Sprint Booster vs gas mileage
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I've done my research and in the 1,000,000+ posts about Sprint Booster, not a single post describe how it would affect gas mileage. From what I read, it amplifies your signal on the gas pedal when stepping on it. Therefore, you feel the car is faster and more gas is spent....I apologize to offend anyone who thinks SB is magical 
I'm on the verge of joining the SB crowd. But before I do so, please post your gas mileage with and without Sprint Booster (if possible). I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for acceleration but not if it sips gas like a Hummer.
Thanks for your replies.
I'm on the verge of joining the SB crowd. But before I do so, please post your gas mileage with and without Sprint Booster (if possible). I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for acceleration but not if it sips gas like a Hummer.
Thanks for your replies.
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Originally Posted by MerDoX' post='934048' date='Jul 6 2009, 12:28 PM
I've done my research and in the 1,000,000+ posts about Sprint Booster, not a single post describe how it would affect gas mileage. From what I read, it amplifies your signal on the gas pedal when stepping on it. Therefore, you feel the car is faster and more gas is spent....I apologize to offend anyone who thinks SB is magical
I'm on the verge of joining the SB crowd. But before I do so, please post your gas mileage with and without Sprint Booster (if possible). I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for acceleration but not if it sips gas like a Hummer.
Thanks for your replies.
I'm on the verge of joining the SB crowd. But before I do so, please post your gas mileage with and without Sprint Booster (if possible). I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for acceleration but not if it sips gas like a Hummer.
Thanks for your replies.
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What a great thread hahahahaa 
SB doesn't change your MPG, only your throttle habits. So your MPG will change only as much as you abuse the new powers your car has with the SB
SB doesn't change your MPG, only your throttle habits. So your MPG will change only as much as you abuse the new powers your car has with the SB
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Fuel economy is only affected when you become pedal happy, IMO. I still get great milage and smilage 
on my car.
on my car.
Originally Posted by MerDoX' post='934048' date='Jul 6 2009, 12:28 PM
I've done my research and in the 1,000,000+ posts about Sprint Booster, not a single post describe how it would affect gas mileage. From what I read, it amplifies your signal on the gas pedal when stepping on it. Therefore, you feel the car is faster and more gas is spent....I apologize to offend anyone who thinks SB is magical
I'm on the verge of joining the SB crowd. But before I do so, please post your gas mileage with and without Sprint Booster (if possible). I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for acceleration but not if it sips gas like a Hummer.
Thanks for your replies.
I'm on the verge of joining the SB crowd. But before I do so, please post your gas mileage with and without Sprint Booster (if possible). I'm willing to sacrifice a few ponies for acceleration but not if it sips gas like a Hummer.
Thanks for your replies.
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Ah! you bought the one from Providence. Nice! Just wait til you install it! 
Originally Posted by MerDoX' post='934077' date='Jul 6 2009, 12:57 PM
LOL....before I check everyone's responses, I already pulled the trigger for an used SB. Can't wait!!!
I'll post my gas mileage after a few joy rides first.
I'll post my gas mileage after a few joy rides first.
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Oddly, my gas mileage improved by nearly 1 mpg. I found that with the SB I feathered the throttle very gently to get started casually from a stop (Mr. Hyde) ... while I used the go-really-really-fast mode judiciously (Dr. Jekyll)
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='934126' date='Jul 6 2009, 12:47 PM
Oddly, my gas mileage improved by nearly 1 mpg. I found that with the SB I feathered the throttle very gently to get started casually from a stop (Mr. Hyde) ... while I used the go-really-really-fast mode judiciously (Dr. Jekyll)
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I haven't noticed a difference. I would bet it's worse, owing to the fact that I'm like a kid with a new toy and mashing the accelerator all the time now. A mile or two per gallon? Who cares.