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Old 01-02-2008, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='513024' date='Jan 2 2008, 09:11 PM
How different is the throttle response on these?

I find 550's throttle response to be very sluggish. It takes at least .5 secs before it really responses. Hence I am thinking of getting a sprintbooster.
The 650 definitely gives you the impression that it digs out faster. It makes sense that the BMW engineers are tuning the performance to the expectation of the buyer, after all the 550 is still a 4 door sedan , you know for sedate , mature drivers
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0 to 40? I'll win in my Smart fortwo!
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='512901
I'm still waiting for someone.

Your wish is my command, same time same place??? Ready to see my tail lights so soon?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='513058' date='Jan 2 2008, 10:25 PM
0 to 40? I'll win in my Smart fortwo!
What are you gonna do? Pick up the car and run around like Fred Flintstone??! Yaba daba doooooo!
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='513041' date='Jan 2 2008, 10:59 PM
The 650 definitely gives you the impression that it digs out faster. It makes sense that the BMW engineers are tuning the performance to the expectation of the buyer, after all the 550 is still a 4 door sedan , you know for sedate , mature drivers
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Originally Posted by Torquey5' post='513084' date='Jan 2 2008, 08:57 PM
What are you gonna do? Pick up the car and run around like Fred Flintstone??! Yaba daba doooooo!

Shhhh dont give away my secret!
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='513024' date='Jan 3 2008, 03:11 AM
I find 550's throttle response to be very sluggish. It takes at least .5 secs before it really responses. Hence I am thinking of getting a sprintbooster.

To increase throttle response you can also get a remap
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='513024' date='Jan 2 2008, 09:11 PM
How different is the throttle response on these?

I find 550's throttle response to be very sluggish. It takes at least .5 secs before it really responses. Hence I am thinking of getting a sprintbooster.
I agree 100%. That's why I got the Dinan stage 1. It improves initial throttle response somewhat, but it makes a drastic difference at 1/3 throttle in the sweet spot (2-4k rpms). It now chirps the tires occasionally in that range. But there is still some delay. I suspect the little delay is due to the tuning of the torque converter? My 740i sport had a razor sharp throttle response. But the M division specified the torque converter in that car....?

Good luck whatever you choose.

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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='513151' date='Jan 3 2008, 03:49 AM
To increase throttle response you can also get a remap

SB FTW!
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Originally Posted by Torquey5' post='513377' date='Jan 3 2008, 11:15 PM
SB FTW!

The Sprintbooster has a price . Increase the response through the map is free for who has to do it .
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