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      06-02-2008, 01:21 AM   #1
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Sprint Booster group buy

Hey guys, anyone interested in the sprint booster here? It works well from everyone I have spoken to. For those who don't know what it is, the product is a small computer module that you swap with the factory item. It basically changes the way signals are sent to the computer when you put your foot down. It helps throttle response to be much more "crisp" so there is less lag from the moment you put your foot down to the engine responding to it. For those who have owned or driven an M3 before, this is the same as when you use the sports setting. It just sharpens up the throttle response. It's a cheap mod that enhances the driving experience.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10267
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      06-02-2008, 01:39 AM   #2
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I'd like to drive the car first before I make any mods....that way I can see if any are worth doing/needed.
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      06-02-2008, 03:03 AM   #3
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Sounds pretty interesting wayne...
you know if it works for 125s??? from what ive read the 125 can lag a little... but would want to see this for myself before i change anything.
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      06-02-2008, 03:19 AM   #4
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if no CEL issues, i'm in.
also, anyone here doing the cdv delete/replacement.
and what is the consensus on rr downpipes?
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      06-02-2008, 10:51 AM   #5
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no there won't be cel with this. As for rr downpipe, no point doing it unless the chip you are getting supports it. Otherwise it's not going to yield you too much
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      06-02-2008, 12:18 PM   #6
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regarding the CEL, check out e60forum. for most people the install is goes smooth. but some people do have issues if they install the unit backwards or if a pin is bent on the unit. but taking it off and correcting the issue (unbending the pin or installing it correctly)makes all the lights go away.
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      06-03-2008, 06:53 AM   #7
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Hey guys, anyone interested in the sprint booster here? It works well from everyone I have spoken to. For those who don't know what it is, the product is a small computer module that you swap with the factory item. It basically changes the way signals are sent to the computer when you put your foot down. It helps throttle response to be much more "crisp" so there is less lag from the moment you put your foot down to the engine responding to it. For those who have owned or driven an M3 before, this is the same as when you use the sports setting. It just sharpens up the throttle response. It's a cheap mod that enhances the driving experience.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10267
We put them in cars and have them on stock, i had one set aside for you Way but am happy if you wish to get it yourself.

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      06-03-2008, 11:51 PM   #8
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How does it actually work?
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      06-04-2008, 06:36 AM   #9
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You have an electronic throttle, and as such it sends a signal via a variable resitance to the throttle body. The booster modifies the signal to be more sensitive. In E39 cars it stops the lag you get when you stop at lights and go to take off, it's very common in benzes when you go to take off, you push the pedal and nothing happens, this booster fixes that.
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      06-05-2008, 03:27 AM   #10
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Interesting. Seems good value for money.
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      06-05-2008, 03:51 AM   #11
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      06-06-2008, 08:01 AM   #12
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i am waiting for the suppliers to get back to me, i am getting killed on the bargaining power for the forum group buys, so i am working on trying to get them cheaper, i'll get back to you. My current price is a lot higher than the group buy prices

however i am working on it :thumbup:
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      06-06-2008, 08:48 AM   #13
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I'm interested. I think the price will be a determining factor.
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