What is a Sprint Booster
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='564632' date='Apr 20 2008, 11:20 AM
there is 2 kinds AT and M but get the AT itis smoother and better.
Sounds counter-intuitive. What's the diff between the two? Anybody know?
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Originally Posted by kram0326' post='564200' date='Apr 19 2008, 10:40 AM
Guys, pardon my ignorance, but what is a Sprint Booster? What will it do for my 07' 550i?
like others have said it simply makes your car think youre pressing the pedal alot more than you really are which not only gets rid of that horrible lag but makes the car feel like a beast.
btw: last night i took it off since i had to take the car to the dealer for a few things this morning, the car felt like it was broken. it literally felt sooo much slower and unresponsive, i couldnt believe it. i was skeptical before like many others but i now cannot imagine driving the car without it anymore. i was able to purchase mine for about $200, the best BANG for the buck. i love it!
DO IT
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Originally Posted by e60_fanatic' post='567651' date='Apr 25 2008, 12:17 PM
the best mod in the world!
like others have said it simply makes your car think youre pressing the pedal alot more than you really are which not only gets rid of that horrible lag but makes the car feel like a beast.
btw: last night i took it off since i had to take the car to the dealer for a few things this morning, the car felt like it was broken. it literally felt sooo much slower and unresponsive, i couldnt believe it. i was skeptical before like many others but i now cannot imagine driving the car without it anymore. i was able to purchase mine for about $200, the best BANG for the buck. i love it!
DO IT
like others have said it simply makes your car think youre pressing the pedal alot more than you really are which not only gets rid of that horrible lag but makes the car feel like a beast.
btw: last night i took it off since i had to take the car to the dealer for a few things this morning, the car felt like it was broken. it literally felt sooo much slower and unresponsive, i couldnt believe it. i was skeptical before like many others but i now cannot imagine driving the car without it anymore. i was able to purchase mine for about $200, the best BANG for the buck. i love it!
DO IT
Now I have a sb on all of my 3 cars now.
BTW what is that strip on your door?
any close up picks of it.
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just got my sprint booster today...
does anyone think its overpriced? because the thing is really small; what exactly can be inside? im guessing just a chip of some sort?
btw, dont ask me how i like it yet. i have 3 more weeks till i install.
does anyone think its overpriced? because the thing is really small; what exactly can be inside? im guessing just a chip of some sort?
btw, dont ask me how i like it yet. i have 3 more weeks till i install.
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Originally Posted by trojan.525i' post='567764' date='Apr 25 2008, 03:15 PM
just got my sprint booster today...
does anyone think its overpriced? because the thing is really small; what exactly can be inside? im guessing just a chip of some sort?
btw, dont ask me how i like it yet. i have 3 more weeks till i install.
does anyone think its overpriced? because the thing is really small; what exactly can be inside? im guessing just a chip of some sort?
btw, dont ask me how i like it yet. i have 3 more weeks till i install.
If this SB was not in this world it would cost you arm and a leg to get this kind of feeling. The best for what it worth.
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Ok... 2 questions....
1. Can someone please clarify the statement that one should buy the AT version even if you have a manual transmission? I don't understand that logic.
2. How does the Sprint Booster affect slow speed driving, such as in a parking lot, pulling out of one's garage? In other words, is the "sprinting" aspect universal at all throttle levels or is it smart enough to ignore very light throttling (ignore as in not boost)?
Or does it require some adjustment in terms of driving. Not all driving conditions call for sprinting (e.g. rush hour traffic).
Thanks.
1. Can someone please clarify the statement that one should buy the AT version even if you have a manual transmission? I don't understand that logic.
2. How does the Sprint Booster affect slow speed driving, such as in a parking lot, pulling out of one's garage? In other words, is the "sprinting" aspect universal at all throttle levels or is it smart enough to ignore very light throttling (ignore as in not boost)?
Or does it require some adjustment in terms of driving. Not all driving conditions call for sprinting (e.g. rush hour traffic).
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Road Runner' post='567851' date='Apr 25 2008, 07:54 AM
Ok... 2 questions....
1. Can someone please clarify the statement that one should buy the AT version even if you have a manual transmission? I don't understand that logic.
2. How does the Sprint Booster affect slow speed driving, such as in a parking lot, pulling out of one's garage? In other words, is the "sprinting" aspect universal at all throttle levels or is it smart enough to ignore very light throttling (ignore as in not boost)?
Or does it require some adjustment in terms of driving. Not all driving conditions call for sprinting (e.g. rush hour traffic).
Thanks.
1. Can someone please clarify the statement that one should buy the AT version even if you have a manual transmission? I don't understand that logic.
2. How does the Sprint Booster affect slow speed driving, such as in a parking lot, pulling out of one's garage? In other words, is the "sprinting" aspect universal at all throttle levels or is it smart enough to ignore very light throttling (ignore as in not boost)?
Or does it require some adjustment in terms of driving. Not all driving conditions call for sprinting (e.g. rush hour traffic).
Thanks.
Don't think about it...Just do it.
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Yes, Just get it,
New Group buy for Sprintbooster here:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry567857
$245 shipped!!! Cmon guys, we only need 5 people.
MK
New Group buy for Sprintbooster here:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry567857
$245 shipped!!! Cmon guys, we only need 5 people.
MK
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Originally Posted by Road Runner' post='567851' date='Apr 25 2008, 07:54 PM
2. How does the Sprint Booster affect slow speed driving, such as in a parking lot, pulling out of one's garage? In other words, is the "sprinting" aspect universal at all throttle levels or is it smart enough to ignore very light throttling (ignore as in not boost)?
Or does it require some adjustment in terms of driving. Not all driving conditions call for sprinting (e.g. rush hour traffic).
Thanks.
Or does it require some adjustment in terms of driving. Not all driving conditions call for sprinting (e.g. rush hour traffic).
Thanks.
most of the time I dont sprint so itis OK ans smooth.
it feels very slow when taking it out so after a few months of driving you cant live with out it
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does a sprint booster affect gas mileage per gallon? gas is so ** expensive now? and does everyone use premium now? I just got my new to me e60 and will for sure baby it? but was just wondering just in case gas goes up anymore 