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This was the latest email from Matt at Monkeywrench:

It is one of AEM’s EMS standalone engine management systems. It’s not the universal model which is needlessly overpriced in my opinion. The stock ECU will have no control of fuel, spark or VVT. Fuel mixture will not be a problem. The stock ECU will be running throttle, some electrical functions and the dash. My tuning this weekend will include logging throttle position during all conditions. If I have any concern about the DBW not responding the way we want it to I will definitely discuss with you. Many simpler cars have a simple pedal follower program for the DBW and I’m hoping that is what the Elise has. If that is the case then the DBW is not a problem. As an absolute worst case we could backdate to the cable throttle but I think that will be unnecessary.

What do you think? I have been worried about the Drive by wire (DBW). Based on Charlie's last comment it appears that this could be a real issue. I have expressed this to Matt, but he seems convinced that will work and won't matter. COMMENTS PLEASE