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Old 08-26-2008, 05:09 PM
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So I read a few things about the sprint booster... I understand it deletes throttle response delay, decreases shift time, and shifts down faster. So what my question is if the sprint booster puts excessive strain on the engine, drive belt, transmission, etc. Does it hurt the car in any way shape or form?

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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='655024' date='Aug 26 2008, 08:09 PM
So I read a few things about the sprint booster... I understand it deletes throttle response delay, decreases shift time, and shifts down faster. So what my question is if the sprint booster puts excessive strain on the engine, drive belt, transmission, etc. Does it hurt the car in any way shape or form?

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Not any different than using more accelerator. Wear and tear will not differ. Also, I am getting the exact same gas mileage as before I installed it and am having WAY more fun.
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Get it already
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='655028' date='Aug 26 2008, 08:13 PM
Get it already
+1 I don't think there has been an unsatisfied customer yet. Nope.
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You probably did not use the correct keyword. I did a search on "sprint booster" and got about 10 pages of results. Below are some samples:

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=57758
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59768
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=52199
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Don't ask another question! Hahaha! I'm kind of serious. Just order it. You and your car will thank me and everyone else on this board for the rest of your life.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='655024' date='Aug 26 2008, 09:09 PM
So I read a few things about the sprint booster... I understand it deletes throttle response delay, decreases shift time, and shifts down faster. So what my question is if the sprint booster puts excessive strain on the engine, drive belt, transmission, etc. Does it hurt the car in any way shape or form?

Thank you

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Does not hurt car. Hurts your neck...ha ha ha. This is not for someone that just drives to work 1 mile and doesn't appreciate their car. It willenhance your driving experience and make you use the car the way it is supposed to be used. I just got mine 2 weeks ago. it is impressive how much faster the car feels and the quick shifts with minimal depression of the gas peddle.

Again, this is not for whimppie drivers... It is for the casual person who enjoys acceleration.
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='655080' date='Aug 26 2008, 10:15 PM
Again, this is not for whimppie drivers...
So why do you have one then? DOOOOH! Hahahaha!
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='655085' date='Aug 26 2008, 10:19 PM
So why do you have one then? DOOOOH! Hahahaha!

Now thats almost funny...key word- ALMOST
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='655024' date='Aug 27 2008, 09:09 AM
So I read a few things about the sprint booster... I understand it deletes throttle response delay, decreases shift time, and shifts down faster. So what my question is if the sprint booster puts excessive strain on the engine, drive belt, transmission, etc. Does it hurt the car in any way shape or form?

Thank you

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this will be the same as putting sports mode full time.
why you ask? you planing to keep the car for over 7 years like me.


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