Sprint Booster for SaLe!
02-12-2008 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by houbmw' post='530491' date='Feb 12 2008, 02:51 PM
No, the sprintbooster is available for all transmissions. For the step and SMG, you need to order the auto version and for the 6speed, there is a manual version available. If you use the wrong one or the pins are a little bent, then you will get a service engine soon or something light come up on the dash. if you are the fence of purchasing one, put it on and drive around and then take it off the car and you will notice a night and day difference. I was going to sell mine but now I can't live without it.
Interesting, you are correct on that. I was told that the SB for manuals are way too sensitive so people recommend only using the SB on Autos/Steps/SMGs. I don't see why a manual would need one......... But there is a significant difference in the increase of throttle response and shifting response with the SB installed.
02-18-2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by EUROREV' post='532105' date='Feb 16 2008, 12:56 PM
Guys, second last set sold to Themis, 1 left an 1 Used left =)
02-20-2008 | 07:30 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
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Originally Posted by Toni545' post='533479' date='Feb 20 2008, 01:30 AM
I somewhat new to bmw's. Can someone tell me more about the sprint booster ? What does it actually do ? will it void my wanrantie ?
The short answer is it makes the throttle response much faster. So far, my warranty is still alive and well (and they even kept the car for 3 days - sprint booster and all). For a much more detailed explanation, please search for "sprint booster installed" in the nifty search function above-right. You'll gain a whole new perspective
02-20-2008 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Toni545' post='533479' date='Feb 20 2008, 01:30 AM
I somewhat new to bmw's. Can someone tell me more about the sprint booster ? What does it actually do ? will it void my wanrantie ?
02-20-2008 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EUROREV' post='533638' date='Feb 20 2008, 03:34 PM
Guys, Ive sold all of the new ones and had only the used one left.Still going for $205 and $200 local pick up