Sprintbooster, worth the $$$$?
01-22-2009, 07:52 AM
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It's a Greek Patent but their main website is currently under construction. It used to have a detailed write up on the functionality of the SB. I found this other site with some info on it that might be useful but in a nut shell, you're pretty spot on with your assumption.
http://www.sprintboostersales.com/mini.cfm
http://www.sprintboostersales.com/mini.cfm
01-22-2009, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='774639' date='Jan 22 2009, 05:52 PM
It's a Greek Patent but their main website is currently under construction. It used to have a detailed write up on the functionality of the SB. I found this other site with some info on it that might be useful but in a nut shell, you're pretty spot on with your assumption.
http://www.sprintboostersales.com/mini.cfm
http://www.sprintboostersales.com/mini.cfm
I wonder if that site let's me embed an image from it. Here goes...
01-22-2009, 08:43 AM
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Just buy it, Install it and Enjoy the hell out of it!! 
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='774650' date='Jan 23 2009, 01:02 AM
Thanks for that. It does indeed sound intriguing. One of those things I'd prefer to try before I buy even though there's no doubt it makes a difference. Based purely on my driving style though, I think I wouldn't see the benefits enough. Sure I like to make use of the power, but a lightning fast reaction to the throttle I think I'll live without. I'd rather put that amount of money towards an ECU remap (which I don't want to do while I still have some BMW warranty left). I can really see why y'all would like this thing, just not for me
I wonder if that site let's me embed an image from it. Here goes...
I wonder if that site let's me embed an image from it. Here goes...
again, you are missing out on the fun you could get from your E60, good luck
01-22-2009, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='774287' date='Jan 22 2009, 12:16 AM
i really want one aswell ill have to see which of the local e60.net-er's with sprint booster is crazy enough to let me test drive there car lol
I agree with you!
Anyone live in OMAHA area that has one want to let me try it out?
01-22-2009, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by starpup' post='774708' date='Jan 22 2009, 10:05 AM
I agree with you!
Anyone live in OMAHA area that has one want to let me try it out?
Anyone live in OMAHA area that has one want to let me try it out?
01-22-2009, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by starpup' post='774708' date='Jan 22 2009, 01:05 PM
I agree with you!
Anyone live in OMAHA area that has one want to let me try it out?
Anyone live in OMAHA area that has one want to let me try it out?
Ok guys I will get the sprintbooster sounds like an awesome and rather inexpensive upgrade.
Does anyone live in the OMAHA area and want to meet up sometime?
Does anyone know if they do a bimmerfest type get together in Chicago or KC?
01-22-2009, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='774714' date='Jan 22 2009, 01:12 PM
They have E60's in Nebraska??
Not really I drove out to California to buy mine!
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Originally Posted by starpup' post='774719' date='Jan 22 2009, 10:14 AM
Not really I drove out to California to buy mine!
01-22-2009, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='774650' date='Jan 22 2009, 09:02 AM
Thanks for that. It does indeed sound intriguing. One of those things I'd prefer to try before I buy even though there's no doubt it makes a difference. Based purely on my driving style though, I think I wouldn't see the benefits enough. Sure I like to make use of the power, but a lightning fast reaction to the throttle I think I'll live without. I'd rather put that amount of money towards an ECU remap (which I don't want to do while I still have some BMW warranty left). I can really see why y'all would like this thing, just not for me
I wonder if that site let's me embed an image from it. Here goes...
I wonder if that site let's me embed an image from it. Here goes...
Anyway, I can definitely understand your reservations and most people who haven't tried it feels exactly the same way. You should definitely find someone locally who has one to try out before buying. I actually have a remap on my car as well as the SB and can confirm that the SB made a very noticeable difference on top of the remap.
That said, there are some members who have tried the product and decided it wasn't for them. It does make the accelerator more sensitive and twitchy if you're not careful and the common concern is with slow speed, tight space maneuverability.