Dinan + Sprint Booster
07-30-2009, 04:51 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
Yesterday I put my SB back on for the first time since I
got the Dinan mods and I have to say that I didn't like it.
First of all, the RPM at idle was at 750 as opposed to 500.
This can't be good for the car or for fuel mileage.
Second, it was way to jumpy. More erratic than responsive.
Hard to drive smoothly.
Before I got the S3 I absolutely loved my SB but
now its just to much. The responsivness you get from the S3
its just enough for a spirited drive and smooth enough for
your commute to work.
I know there are some members on this forum that have
both and like it. I would like to get some feedback from them.
In the end, it was just wasn't for me.
P.S. I have a Sprint Booster for sale.
got the Dinan mods and I have to say that I didn't like it.
First of all, the RPM at idle was at 750 as opposed to 500.
This can't be good for the car or for fuel mileage.
Second, it was way to jumpy. More erratic than responsive.
Hard to drive smoothly.
Before I got the S3 I absolutely loved my SB but
now its just to much. The responsivness you get from the S3
its just enough for a spirited drive and smooth enough for
your commute to work.
I know there are some members on this forum that have
both and like it. I would like to get some feedback from them.
In the end, it was just wasn't for me.
P.S. I have a Sprint Booster for sale.
07-30-2009, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dusandimic' post='959294' date='Jul 30 2009, 08:51 AM
Yesterday I put my SB back on for the first time since I
got the Dinan mods and I have to say that I didn't like it.
First of all, the RPM at idle was at 750 as opposed to 500.
This can't be good for the car or for fuel mileage.
Second, it was way to jumpy. More erratic than responsive.
Hard to drive smoothly.
Before I got the S3 I absolutely loved my SB but
now its just to much. The responsivness you get from the S3
its just enough for a spirited drive and smooth enough for
your commute to work.
I know there are some members on this forum that have
both and like it. I would like to get some feedback from them.
In the end, it was just wasn't for me.
P.S. I have a Sprint Booster for sale.
got the Dinan mods and I have to say that I didn't like it.
First of all, the RPM at idle was at 750 as opposed to 500.
This can't be good for the car or for fuel mileage.
Second, it was way to jumpy. More erratic than responsive.
Hard to drive smoothly.
Before I got the S3 I absolutely loved my SB but
now its just to much. The responsivness you get from the S3
its just enough for a spirited drive and smooth enough for
your commute to work.
I know there are some members on this forum that have
both and like it. I would like to get some feedback from them.
In the end, it was just wasn't for me.
P.S. I have a Sprint Booster for sale.
i think u better buy a honda civic
how dare u say SB is no good shame on u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07-30-2009, 06:22 AM
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How much for the SB - I'm interested!!!
07-30-2009, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bha7176' post='959377' date='Jul 30 2009, 09:22 AM
How much for the SB - I'm interested!!!
What do you think is fair?
07-30-2009, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by king1828' post='959297' date='Jul 30 2009, 07:56 AM
i think u better buy a honda civic
how dare u say SB is no good shame on u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how dare u say SB is no good shame on u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By itself its great.
As a matter of fact, the drive to the shop without it was depressing.
07-30-2009, 06:53 AM
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I do agree with your assessment. I also have Dinan Stage3 + SB and notice the car is a bit jumpy during NORMAL driving. However, I absolutely love it at FULL throttle.
It took me a couple weeks to adjust. Now I don't even notice it any more.
By the way, my idle speed is 500 rpm.
It took me a couple weeks to adjust. Now I don't even notice it any more.
By the way, my idle speed is 500 rpm.
07-30-2009, 06:57 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
Originally Posted by zen68' post='959413' date='Jul 30 2009, 09:53 AM
I do agree with your assessment. I also have Dinan Stage3 + SB and notice the car is a bit jumpy during NORMAL driving. However, I absolutely love it at FULL throttle.
It took me a couple weeks to adjust. Now I don't even notice it any more.
By the way, my idle speed is 500 rpm.
It took me a couple weeks to adjust. Now I don't even notice it any more.
By the way, my idle speed is 500 rpm.
07-30-2009, 06:59 AM
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[quote name='zen68' date='Jul 30 2009, 09:53 AM' post='959413']
I do agree with your assessment. I also have Dinan Stage3 + SB and notice the car is a bit jumpy during NORMAL driving. However, I absolutely love it at FULL throttle.
Everything I read says that at full throttle SB doesn't make a difference.
I could be wrong though.
I do agree with your assessment. I also have Dinan Stage3 + SB and notice the car is a bit jumpy during NORMAL driving. However, I absolutely love it at FULL throttle.
Everything I read says that at full throttle SB doesn't make a difference.
I could be wrong though.
