New Sprint Booster
02-17-2010, 02:53 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
I would hope to hear a considerable difference from green to red. hummmmm If off to green more like the current setup V1? Do you think Red is the same or more?
02-17-2010, 03:51 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i Premium Package "All Black Everything"
EXT: 20% Tint All Round | M-Front (Weezy) | Black/White Roundels | Shadowline Paint Match Grilles | M Style Sidemarkers | Vertini Riviera-S 20s
INT: I POD Intg | Trim Rings | ACS Pedals | Cobra XRS 10G
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PER: RPI Induction (Weezy) | BMC Filter | Sprint Booster V2
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I reset my mpg meter after getting it and now i am around 15. But this could be due to a lot of city driving plus being a little heavy on the test tuns last night. I am going to run a test once i get situated with it one week on one week off and see whats good
02-17-2010, 03:54 PM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Its funny you started this thread because mine just arrived yesterday...v2 from Brav auto got 15 percent off on it not bad. I tons of people here have them so i did my research went for the new version. I think you are going to like it. Here is my take on it.
Package Arrives
Contents of the box
Installed (The only problem was that there was no where to hide the thing because the hole where the oem wire goes into was too small. So i hid it behind the pedal housing for now. Going to make a small slit in the carpet where the oem wire comes out and slide the housing in there) MAKE SURE YOU WAIT 5 MINUTES WITH THE DOOR OPEN BEFORE INSTALLING TO AVOID CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MESSAGE!!!!!!
Threaded the wire behind the paneling
Mounted the button (pretty indiscreet right there i may move it its easy access there though
Turned it on and was good to go!!! Honestly you can really notice the difference. 3 modes, off (no light), green (medium setting) red (aggressive). The difference between the green and the red setting is not super noticeable but from being off then on wow what a difference. She just gets up and goes!!! I guess the one downfall of this thing is that it does bring your mpg down considerably but who cares it feels great. Last night i went flying down Griffith Park Blvd mad late no cars around to test her out in DS WOW thats wild its a little overkill in DS mode pretty much just hits 6000 rpm as soon as u step on the gas. I love this thing.
Package Arrives
Contents of the box
Installed (The only problem was that there was no where to hide the thing because the hole where the oem wire goes into was too small. So i hid it behind the pedal housing for now. Going to make a small slit in the carpet where the oem wire comes out and slide the housing in there) MAKE SURE YOU WAIT 5 MINUTES WITH THE DOOR OPEN BEFORE INSTALLING TO AVOID CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MESSAGE!!!!!!
Threaded the wire behind the paneling
Mounted the button (pretty indiscreet right there i may move it its easy access there though
Turned it on and was good to go!!! Honestly you can really notice the difference. 3 modes, off (no light), green (medium setting) red (aggressive). The difference between the green and the red setting is not super noticeable but from being off then on wow what a difference. She just gets up and goes!!! I guess the one downfall of this thing is that it does bring your mpg down considerably but who cares it feels great. Last night i went flying down Griffith Park Blvd mad late no cars around to test her out in DS WOW thats wild its a little overkill in DS mode pretty much just hits 6000 rpm as soon as u step on the gas. I love this thing.
Very cool man. I like where you put the switch, think I'll do the same. So do you just push that little button for the different levels?
02-17-2010, 03:54 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i Premium Package "All Black Everything"
EXT: 20% Tint All Round | M-Front (Weezy) | Black/White Roundels | Shadowline Paint Match Grilles | M Style Sidemarkers | Vertini Riviera-S 20s
INT: I POD Intg | Trim Rings | ACS Pedals | Cobra XRS 10G
LHT: Xenon Adaptive | XENESIS Fogs| WeissLicht Plate LEDS | Door LEDS I Interior Xenon Pkg
PER: RPI Induction (Weezy) | BMC Filter | Sprint Booster V2
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BTW the 3m tape that came with the switch sux!!!!! wont stay on where i put it. Looking for an alternative right now.
02-17-2010, 04:01 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i Premium Package "All Black Everything"
EXT: 20% Tint All Round | M-Front (Weezy) | Black/White Roundels | Shadowline Paint Match Grilles | M Style Sidemarkers | Vertini Riviera-S 20s
INT: I POD Intg | Trim Rings | ACS Pedals | Cobra XRS 10G
LHT: Xenon Adaptive | XENESIS Fogs| WeissLicht Plate LEDS | Door LEDS I Interior Xenon Pkg
PER: RPI Induction (Weezy) | BMC Filter | Sprint Booster V2
AUD: JL Audio
Ya just push the button for different levels. Never push the button while you foot is on the accelerator. Dont ask me what happens cause i dont know but that what the warning on the directions said so i dont want to find out. The switch right there is very convienient and low key but like i said i have to find some better stuff to make it stay there 3m tape is not cutting it on that surface.
02-17-2010, 05:33 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
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I just put my v1 SB on my 530xi, Can't believe I did not do this earlier ....My 535 was a hoot with it, now my 530 does not feel so...piggish....
Still can't break the tires lose from a dead stop... but AWD does that. I think I might go for the Power box during the summer.
Still can't break the tires lose from a dead stop... but AWD does that. I think I might go for the Power box during the summer.
02-17-2010, 05:43 PM
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Why are you guys with N52's buying sprint boosters when you can get the powerbox for less and get way more bang for your buck?
Glad I held out and never wasted my $ on a SB.
Glad I held out and never wasted my $ on a SB.
02-17-2010, 05:55 PM
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I'm planning on purchasing a SB to see what that hype is about.
02-17-2010, 06:06 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i Premium Package "All Black Everything"
EXT: 20% Tint All Round | M-Front (Weezy) | Black/White Roundels | Shadowline Paint Match Grilles | M Style Sidemarkers | Vertini Riviera-S 20s
INT: I POD Intg | Trim Rings | ACS Pedals | Cobra XRS 10G
LHT: Xenon Adaptive | XENESIS Fogs| WeissLicht Plate LEDS | Door LEDS I Interior Xenon Pkg
PER: RPI Induction (Weezy) | BMC Filter | Sprint Booster V2
AUD: JL Audio
BC i have a 525 man its not like i have 350hp under the hood i dont care about killing an m5 just trying to enhance my driving experience if i wanted more hp i would have bought a 550
02-17-2010, 08:16 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
I wish there was a powerbox for the 550i, else I'll just have to pay for a remap.