Sprint Booster...ANy Thoughts?

ng335i · 04-18-2011, 09:31 AM

Has anyone used the Sprint Booster? Curious to hear any thoughts that anyone may have. I guess it is similar to a tune but does not alter the ECU, only modifies the throttle signal between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

http://www.sprintboostersales.com/de...ies&engine=Gas or Diesel

vasillalov · 04-18-2011, 09:36 AM

...and you want to have this because?...

zerep1 · 04-18-2011, 09:36 AM

this is a very old product you should be looking at the newer things like procede jb4 and cobb, giac sorry if i missed any of the good ones

Rotorocious · 04-18-2011, 09:41 AM

junk

secretsquirrel · 04-18-2011, 10:02 AM

I wonder why there are no reviews on it???

dzenno · 04-18-2011, 10:32 AM

once, a long long time ago, this was the only option

today you'd definitely make a mistake buying it

Syndicategt · 04-18-2011, 11:02 AM

This is from their website.

• Sprint Booster does not increase Horsepower.

• Sprint Booster does not reduce your 0-60mph times.

• Sprint Booster DOES make your car 'FEEL' faster.

• Sprint Booster is not for everyone.

But your car will "Feel" faster for $300!!!! LOL

Morpheus · 04-18-2011, 01:37 PM

My thoughts? Lots of better options out there.

Novator · 04-20-2011, 12:33 AM

I have this in my car and I absolutely love it. For those who say to get a tune, I already do and without the SB I still am not as happy with the throttle response. I have done the throttle reset adaptation and the feeling still isnt the same. Yes, you could push down harder, but I personally like the instant feel of just part throttle. For $300 most would be against it, but you have to try it to notice the difference. I rode in a friends 325i with it and was convinced. I have it my 135i (steptronic) and my other friend has it in his manual 135i. If you can find someone nearby who has it, I would try it first and see what you think. At first it is very touchy, but you get used to it and learn to drive that way. My first day I felt like I was going to ram into slow traffic, now I can't drive it on anything but the race setting.

chiaobaby · 04-20-2011, 07:33 AM

BTW different strokesfor different folks. The Jb3 2.0 had this feature built in you could change it in the pedal target parameter and change the % of the pedal response to throttle blade opening . So you have full throttle with 1/4 pedal travel. Sprint booster was good option few years ago when not many options were available. But now I feel in my opnion its not well money spent.

04-18-2011, 09:31 AM	#1
ng335i New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Sprint Booster...ANy Thoughts? Has anyone used the Sprint Booster? Curious to hear any thoughts that anyone may have. I guess it is similar to a tune but does not alter the ECU, only modifies the throttle signal between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body. http://www.sprintboostersales.com/de...ies&engine=Gas or Diesel
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zerep1 Lieutenant 40 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 335i E90, 328i F30, 230i G42, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (1)	this is a very old product you should be looking at the newer things like procede jb4 and cobb, giac sorry if i missed any of the good ones
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	junk
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secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	I wonder why there are no reviews on it???
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dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	once, a long long time ago, this was the only option today you'd definitely make a mistake buying it
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	This is from their website. • Sprint Booster does not increase Horsepower. • Sprint Booster does not reduce your 0-60mph times. • Sprint Booster DOES make your car 'FEEL' faster. • Sprint Booster is not for everyone. But your car will "Feel" faster for $300!!!! LOL __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Morpheus Captain 25 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cockaigne iTrader: (1)	My thoughts? Lots of better options out there.
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Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	I have this in my car and I absolutely love it. For those who say to get a tune, I already do and without the SB I still am not as happy with the throttle response. I have done the throttle reset adaptation and the feeling still isnt the same. Yes, you could push down harder, but I personally like the instant feel of just part throttle. For $300 most would be against it, but you have to try it to notice the difference. I rode in a friends 325i with it and was convinced. I have it my 135i (steptronic) and my other friend has it in his manual 135i. If you can find someone nearby who has it, I would try it first and see what you think. At first it is very touchy, but you get used to it and learn to drive that way. My first day I felt like I was going to ram into slow traffic, now I can't drive it on anything but the race setting. __________________
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chiaobaby First Lieutenant 9 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	BTW different strokesfor different folks. The Jb3 2.0 had this feature built in you could change it in the pedal target parameter and change the % of the pedal response to throttle blade opening . So you have full throttle with 1/4 pedal travel. Sprint booster was good option few years ago when not many options were available. But now I feel in my opnion its not well money spent.
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