My Highly Detailed and Technical Review Of The Sprint Booster....
04-23-2008 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='565914' date='Apr 22 2008, 02:15 PM
Hey, I have ADD. Give me a break guys 
04-23-2008 | 08:25 AM
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
Fitted mine yesterday - on an LCI 525d (3.0d engine) with manual gearbox. To be honest, I have mixed views at the moment. The response is greatly improved which is excellent, the car pulls really strong immediately as I expected. I understand no HP has been added just responsiveness (or a 30% increase of added throttle for any given throttle position up to 100%).
For performance driving this thing is great - I LOVE it. However, when it comes to driving in heavy traffic - queing (which I do a lot where I live) or if I want an easy / lazy drive, I get the impression this is going to become tiresome. Maybe it's too eaerly to pass judgement - I've driven about 100 miles so far. Other concerns are for economy (even when driving lightly) and also potential increased wear on the drivetrain. It's a real pitty there isn't an 'on' / 'off' switch with these things, that would be absolutley perfect IMHO.
So, initally, a massive thumbs up, and maybe a thumbs down for me all at the same time..... I'll wait until I get more mileage behind me before I comment further. I guess it is something similar to this that certain cars have as standard in the form of a 'Sport Button' that sharpens up the throttle pedal etc.
I am going to go out this evening and have a drive on one of my favourite 'A' Roads in the open countryside and see what I think there, followed by a steady cruise through some heavier traffic to get a full feel for it.
For performance driving this thing is great - I LOVE it. However, when it comes to driving in heavy traffic - queing (which I do a lot where I live) or if I want an easy / lazy drive, I get the impression this is going to become tiresome. Maybe it's too eaerly to pass judgement - I've driven about 100 miles so far. Other concerns are for economy (even when driving lightly) and also potential increased wear on the drivetrain. It's a real pitty there isn't an 'on' / 'off' switch with these things, that would be absolutley perfect IMHO.
So, initally, a massive thumbs up, and maybe a thumbs down for me all at the same time..... I'll wait until I get more mileage behind me before I comment further. I guess it is something similar to this that certain cars have as standard in the form of a 'Sport Button' that sharpens up the throttle pedal etc.
I am going to go out this evening and have a drive on one of my favourite 'A' Roads in the open countryside and see what I think there, followed by a steady cruise through some heavier traffic to get a full feel for it.
04-23-2008 | 09:16 AM
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Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='566407' date='Apr 23 2008, 06:55 AM
Hahahahahahahahaha! I love ADD. It works great for me when dealing with my wife.
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