Sprint Bosster (Again)
05-12-2008, 12:40 PM
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Hi guys
I have read several threads on the Sprint Booster on this forum and I am one click away from ordering one.
But before the final click, can I have a question answered:
My car is a 525d M Sport and I would like to know if the SB would be of benefit on a diesel?
I obviously get a lag when accelerating but I had put this down to turbo lag.
Does the SB reduce / eliminate the turbo lag?
If not then what difference would it make to a diesel?
Hope you can help.
Thanks
I have read several threads on the Sprint Booster on this forum and I am one click away from ordering one.
But before the final click, can I have a question answered:
My car is a 525d M Sport and I would like to know if the SB would be of benefit on a diesel?
I obviously get a lag when accelerating but I had put this down to turbo lag.
Does the SB reduce / eliminate the turbo lag?
If not then what difference would it make to a diesel?
Hope you can help.
Thanks
05-12-2008, 12:54 PM
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yes GET IT
it will eleminate the lag.petrol or diesel.it works the same. Many people b4 u wondered if it worked on diesel and the answer is yes
it will eleminate the lag.petrol or diesel.it works the same. Many people b4 u wondered if it worked on diesel and the answer is yes
05-12-2008, 02:06 PM
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And one more thing................GET THE SPRINT BOOSTER!! 
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05-13-2008, 04:02 AM
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Just my opinion......I've had one for about a month now and the biggest and most pronounced thing that I feel with the Sprintbooster is the increased sensitivity of the gas pedal. I now believe the people that said all it does it fool the car into thinking you pressed the pedal more then you did. I really don't believe it changes any timing or lag type of thing with the transmission. Kind of a signal ampliflier if you will for the gas pedal. Don't get me wrong, I like it and if anyone drove my car they would probably think it was faster than one without the SB, but I have a couple of concerns around it as well (i.e. you definitely are working the car harder).
There I said it.....I know it won't be the most popular thing, but it's my honest opinion.
There I said it.....I know it won't be the most popular thing, but it's my honest opinion.
05-13-2008, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tbone550i' post='579361' date='May 13 2008, 05:02 AM
Just my opinion......I've had one for about a month now and the biggest and most pronounced thing that I feel with the Sprintbooster is the increased sensitivity of the gas pedal. I now believe the people that said all it does it fool the car into thinking you pressed the pedal more then you did. I really don't believe it changes any timing or lag type of thing with the transmission. Kind of a signal ampliflier if you will for the gas pedal. Don't get me wrong, I like it and if anyone drove my car they would probably think it was faster than one without the SB, but I have a couple of concerns around it as well (i.e. you definitely are working the car harder).
There I said it.....I know it won't be the most popular thing, but it's my honest opinion.
There I said it.....I know it won't be the most popular thing, but it's my honest opinion.
+1 The car with the Sprint Booster will only think you're a Lead Foot.
But I have no concerns: This is my 6th BMW and I know they are all designed to be BEATEN on.
GET THE SPRINT BOOSTER!!!
05-13-2008, 02:28 PM
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Well gents, the SB is on order.
I hope that it's as good as everyone says it is but I'm not 100% that it will give much difference in a diesel.
I'll let you all know once installed how it goes and what the ebay item number is if it's a let down.
I hope that it's as good as everyone says it is but I'm not 100% that it will give much difference in a diesel.
I'll let you all know once installed how it goes and what the ebay item number is if it's a let down.
05-13-2008, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nephs' post='579731' date='May 13 2008, 06:28 PM
Well gents, the SB is on order.
I hope that it's as good as everyone says it is but I'm not 100% that it will give much difference in a diesel.
I'll let you all know once installed how it goes and what the ebay item number is if it's a let down.
I hope that it's as good as everyone says it is but I'm not 100% that it will give much difference in a diesel.
I'll let you all know once installed how it goes and what the ebay item number is if it's a let down.
Congrats! You will enjoy it!
05-13-2008, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nephs' post='579731' date='May 13 2008, 03:28 PM
Well gents, the SB is on order.
I hope that it's as good as everyone says it is but I'm not 100% that it will give much difference in a diesel.
I'll let you all know once installed how it goes and what the ebay item number is if it's a let down.
I hope that it's as good as everyone says it is but I'm not 100% that it will give much difference in a diesel.
I'll let you all know once installed how it goes and what the ebay item number is if it's a let down.
Seriously, you WILL love this thing!!