Wrong Sprint Booster received - what should I do?
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Hey all, I ordered a Sprint Booster and it just arrived. I open it up and notice it's not the one I ordered. I have ordered SB BDD401A for a BMW 535d Automatic and received a SB BDD451A that seems to be for a Merc non-AMG Automatic. What's the difference between these? Can I install the one I received or am I asking for trouble?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by terente0081' post='899232' date='Jun 3 2009, 07:10 PM
Hey all, I ordered a Sprint Booster and it just arrived. I open it up and notice it's not the one I ordered. I have ordered SB BDD401A for a BMW 535d Automatic and received a SB BDD451A that seems to be for a Merc non-AMG Automatic. What's the difference between these? Can I install the one I received or am I asking for trouble?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='899233' date='Jun 3 2009, 07:13 AM
Merc Benz and BMW can't mix up to use. Return to seller. Sorry to hear about
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I'd just return it.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='899558' date='Jun 3 2009, 06:59 PM
I'd just return it.
Another weeks wait WILL be worth it
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='899275' date='Jun 3 2009, 07:44 AM
Where did you buy it?
Give me a teaser though... how is it? I mean, I have an Automatic gearbox and drive in D most of the time. I like how it feels in DS, but I forget to switch
. Will the SB make the car respond in D, more like in DS? If so, how will it feel in DS and Sequential?
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Good thing you went with Andy. His customer service is tops. You will feel increased throttle response in any mode. I can't beliebve I waited close to two years to do this mod--should had gotten it the same week I bought my car back in late June '07.
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Originally Posted by terente0081' post='899232' date='Jun 3 2009, 04:10 AM
Hey all, I ordered a Sprint Booster and it just arrived. I open it up and notice it's not the one I ordered. I have ordered SB BDD401A for a BMW 535d Automatic and received a SB BDD451A that seems to be for a Merc non-AMG Automatic. What's the difference between these? Can I install the one I received or am I asking for trouble?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Or return it, whatever! 
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Originally Posted by terente0081' post='899820' date='Jun 3 2009, 05:55 PM
I bought the unit from Andy @ Parts Exporter. I contacted him, he gave me a UPS account that will take care of the shipping cost back to him and he will exchange the unit for a BDD401A and ship back to me free of charge. That's good service.