My Velocity Installed!
08-17-2009, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jherm' post='980045' date='Aug 17 2009, 09:22 PM
I did have a sprintbooster before. Obviously, the major difference is the level of control that Velocity allows the user. Sprintbooster is plug and play and never mess with again. It does a great job of what it does. However, you have to have an almost superhuman smooth foot to replicate the comfortable ride of stock. It is just a bit jerkier due to the increased response to the accelerator. I have no problem with this when driving alone, but it can be a tad uncomfortable for passengers. So the velocity allows me to completely turn off the boost with several passengers in the car or for to me set according to how crazy I'm feeling. Level 4 is a ton of fun, but is by no means for everyday driving.
It is more expensive, but in my opinion is well worth it.
It is more expensive, but in my opinion is well worth it.
But to me, the Velocity is just too damn conspicuous when taking my warrantied new car to the dealer. SB is very stealth. Velocity is open and notorious.
08-17-2009, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='980070' date='Aug 17 2009, 09:54 PM
Yes there is no question that it takes a real conscious effort to drive the car smoothly with SB and never buck it. I too wish I could disable it with passengers, especially my wife who is not a fan of the bucking. I now almsot never buck the car with her in it but it takes real effort.
But to me, the Velocity is just too damn conspicuous when taking my warrantied new car to the dealer. SB is very stealth. Velocity is open and notorious.
But to me, the Velocity is just too damn conspicuous when taking my warrantied new car to the dealer. SB is very stealth. Velocity is open and notorious.
08-17-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bstandardz' post='980119' date='Aug 17 2009, 10:40 PM
+1 on the ipod cradle. Is that a custom job??
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='980161' date='Aug 17 2009, 11:21 PM
i got it in the mail too as a gift from my gf for my bday! But the plug didnt fit my car 
Gotta talk to Eric.
Gotta talk to Eric.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='980161' date='Aug 17 2009, 08:21 PM
i got it in the mail too as a gift from my gf for my bday! But the plug didnt fit my car Gotta talk to Eric.
Gotta talk to Eric.