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I'll pass with this "wonderproduct".
If I need faster respons from the engine I use the DS mode.
If I need faster respons from the engine I use the DS mode.
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sounds to me that all this might be is a simple signal amplifier.
for example, if the pedal gives a signal to the ecu of 0-5v for 100% pedal travel, then the box could amplify the first 20% of the pedal to produce 0-100%. This would give a hair trigger response to the throttle and the feeling you have a more sensitive engine - but all thats happened is that you had to move your right foot less.
Im an electronics engineer, and the basic parts to make this device would cost a very few dollars if thats all its doing. (wonder if he has patented it!)
I had something on an xj-s once that provided a sharper throttle response if it sensed a fast movment of the throttle - however that was to overcome the fact that the ecu had a very slow response anyway.
This thing (from the little bit i read) just sounds like a gimmic?
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for example, if the pedal gives a signal to the ecu of 0-5v for 100% pedal travel, then the box could amplify the first 20% of the pedal to produce 0-100%. This would give a hair trigger response to the throttle and the feeling you have a more sensitive engine - but all thats happened is that you had to move your right foot less.
Im an electronics engineer, and the basic parts to make this device would cost a very few dollars if thats all its doing. (wonder if he has patented it!)
I had something on an xj-s once that provided a sharper throttle response if it sensed a fast movment of the throttle - however that was to overcome the fact that the ecu had a very slow response anyway.
This thing (from the little bit i read) just sounds like a gimmic?
cheers
steve
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='359258' date='Nov 22 2006, 03:54 PM
Well just like to add that BMW are design to rev high not like the japanese cars.
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='359296' date='Nov 22 2006, 05:22 PM
This thing (from the little bit i read) just sounds like a gimmic?
Re Japanese cars: I think Hondas are more of an exception than the rule. Toyotas and Nissans are quite sedate, normally (except for Supra/Celica Turbos and Skylines, but again, like a type R or an Rx7 they aren't quite your ordinary car). Not so much in terms of max revs, but in pick up/willingness to rev.
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How much is the product? (U.S. Funds) Where is an english language website to look at?
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='359300' date='Nov 22 2006, 05:29 PM
Fair summary. But some people like the feeling of a more responsive car.
I wonder how safe a hair trigger throttle would be in traffic?
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pinguhk, is it very easy to install?
where did you buy it from in HK? i will be over there next week =P
if it's truly plug and play and not too expensive, i may want to give it a try. do you know if anyone use this on a manual?
where did you buy it from in HK? i will be over there next week =P
if it's truly plug and play and not too expensive, i may want to give it a try. do you know if anyone use this on a manual?
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='359248' date='Nov 22 2006, 05:22 PM
why because I go pass you.
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Back to topic now,
This is the first time I heard about Sprintbooster. It's impossible for me to read all your posts, Sorry
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='359296' date='Nov 22 2006, 06:22 PM
sounds to me that all this might be is a simple signal amplifier.
It is.
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='359302' date='Nov 22 2006, 05:32 PM
I wonder how safe a hair trigger throttle would be in traffic?
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