User Reviews For New Sprint Booster V3
FOURWHEELER Online Magazine Article:
"When we first heard about the Sprint Booster, we wrote it off as electronic snake oil. We found it hard to believe that a plug-in module that eliminated the delay in a vehicle with Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) could make a difference you could feel. We were wrong - big time!" [read article here]
The feeling of driving is WONDERFUL!!!
2002 Mercedes-Benz E240 (W210) - Stars: 4 of 5
I just installed this on my 2016 Chrysler 300 3.6 liter. I have a Dynomax cat back exhaust with Gibson and Flowmaster parts (my own hybrid build!), a throttle body spacer and an Injen cold air intake. I was very pleased with all my mods and my car is pretty slick BUT adding the sprint booster was the cherry on the sundae! My car is so much more responsive and the shifts are faster. I highly recommend this mod! Please send me some sprint booster V3 stickers so I can proudly display them on my ride!
2016 Chrysler 300 - Stars: 5 of 5
Just got my sprint booster. great product. noticed quick throttle response. immediately my car feel faster at all rpm ranges. very happy.
2013 Ford Mustang v6 3.7L - Stars: 5 of 5
My car lost 500 lbs. Can't believe the response. Naysayers say just put the accelerator down more. WRONG !!!! There is more to this than what is being said. Highway in Red Mode is awesome right to redline/pedal to the floor.
2006 Mercedes CLS500 - Stars: 5 of 5
Bought the S B for my 2005 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi. This thing really makes a difference, even with a programmer. The programmer tweaks throttle response a little,, but with the SB, the truck wastes no time taking off when the throttle is pushed. Don't knock it if you have not tried it.
2005 Dodge Ram - Stars: 5 of 5
Good product. Technical reviews prove that lag is not eliminated but I have found the driving experience much better. When going up hill or accelerating you only need to move the pedal about half as much. I can get in a much more comfortable position and still have control of the pedal. Pretty easy to install but get the plug orientation right. Even my wife says that I drive smoother now ! I do think the price is a little high but that's the price of happiness!
2015 V6 Auto - Stars: 4 of 5
Just got my Sprint Booster it works great.
2012 Dodge Ram 5.7 Express - Stars: 5 of 5
Made a huge difference. Made the vehicle alot of fun.
2013 Ford F150 - Stars: 5 of 5
"OMG!!! I have to admit I was skeptical that the Sprint Booster would make any improvements. I have a 2008 Cayenne Turbo that has been heavily modified (~750 HP), car runs great and always exciting to drive. But because Porsche has made it virtually impossible to spin the wheels even with the traction control turned off (a safety feature) It always left me feeling I needed more power. Part of how I ended up going overboard with the modifications. I installed the Sprint Booster V3 yesterday revved the engine a few times, thought I could hear a difference but wasn't sure and thought my skepticism was valid. Took her out on the road, laid on the gas and OMG! all four wheels broke loose! You made a believer out of this Porsche driver!"
"I had one on my Mazdaspeed 6. I loved it! After driving with it for awhile I took it off and the car felt sluggish. It was heavily modded with full ECU. Don't knock it till you try one. "
"I have one installed as well on my BMW '08 535i and it really does "wake up" the acceleration of the car...well worth it (IMO), eleminates the factory built in throttle delay so commonly found in today's drive-by-wire autos."
"I have just fitted a Sprintbooster to my BMW E6 330d M Sport Touring in a very short space of time. I have just driven a few miles & WOW!! what a difference it has made, the first clue was when I pulled away on my gravel drive with a wheel spin, on the road it it amazing how hard it pulls it also makes the gearbox change faster."
"wow...yes it does make a big difference - its like my BMW 325ci has turned into an animal that i need to tame....very impressed..."
"Maybe I shouldn't tell all of my secret squirrel stuff but............got this about a two months ago and it is wonderful . The throttle response is instantaneous . Our cars throttle is controlled by our ECU ! Older cars are controlled by a cable . Sprint booster makes our cars like it has a cable . Pricey at $330.00 but worth it ! Nice secret mod !!!!!!!!!!"
"It def. makes a noticeable diff in the responsiveness of the throttle. For those of you that came from E46 m3's its comparable to pressing the sport button. Because of this it def helps with the laggy shifts at low rpms. For the feel that you get from this it IS worth the money. I am very satisfied with everything: the cost, the short time it took to get here, and the ease of installation!"
"I just installed the Sprint Booster in my MINI COOPER R53 and I felt the difference immediately! Yes, it's expensive, but I hated the delayed response with the throttle and the Mini dealer couldn't fix it even with a flash firmware upgrade. So I was willing to pay for this booster. Anyone that hasn't tried, need not criticize it. Let me tell u that it works and the throttle response is very sensitive now. As soon as u step on the accelerator, it goes! No hesitation!"
"So tonight I installed the Sprint Booster. All I can say is, WOW! I am the most skeptical person when it comes to mods like this, but I have to admit that this mod is worth EVERY penny!!! For one, there is zero lag when taking off. You step on the accelerator and the car just takes off. When you drop it into 2nd, it pulls off again without any hesitation. The throttle response is just insane and it shifts very smoothly! The shifts from 3rd to 4th and beyond is fantastic as well! The car just wants to go, go go! If any of you have been considering this mod, DO IT! You will not be sorry. It's too bad BMW's don't come this way to begin with. Well, that about sums it up."
"I just installed mine SB on Sunday and echo everything else said by C's Bimmer. The 2-3 minutes it takes to self-install this thing is well worth it. As far as fuel consumption goes, it might be using a touch more but I think the biggest contributing factor is the temptation to let it all hang out. Now I definetly need a V1!!! Acceleration is definetly improved, not sure what that would translate to in 0-60 but you'll notice it trust me! Don't delay... Get one today!!!"
"Good for you for giving it a try. We installed one in my buddy's MINI (15% + CAI only) and the difference was amazing. Pulling away from a light was much better and the top end felt the same. I understand how it works and no, moving the seat closer doesn't do the same thing. I tried that before we installed it. When you move the seat closer your foot is now at a jacked up angle and makes the car harder to drive. The SB just made the car funner to drive. It "feels" like the car has more power. I know it doesn't but you sure think it did. I agree that people shouldn't judge until they try it. It does take some getting used to but I would recommend to anyone to give it a try."
"I installed it in less than 5 minutes and I have to tell the skeptics that YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOTICE IT IMMEDIATELY. Crisp immediate throttle response from idle all the way to the red line. Those of you that have the SMG can get a feel of what the SB would do by driving your car in non-sport mode and then pushing the "sport" button and noticing how much the throttle response is improved. Well the SB improves the throttle response over the "sport" mode in a similar way. It's like having another "more aggressive" sport mode that has even faster throttle response. The only difference is that sport mode also improves shift speed and SB doesn't, but as ECF said because of the immediate throttle response it "seems" like shift speed is also improved."
"Hey guys, I'm back for a bit, just visiting. Sprint Booster is great!! I can confirm that along with all the great stories already on here. When I posted about it a few months back, a lot of people were skeptical about this, but now there's so many of us using it. On the E60, it was insane, I currently have it on my CLK, it really improves the car A LOT!! What I do notice tho, and if you guys care to discuss this, if you put the car on Sports mode (DS) do you guys feel like the car shifts abruptly somtimes? Like its hard to drive smooth with this thing, but its damn fun to drive likt you stole it. If any of you guys hvae both an MB and a BMW, try to get it for both, I think the MB shifts much smoother with the SB installed than the BMW, maybe its because of my driving style, but still recommend it to ANYONE!!"
"I have had the sprint booster V3 on for a few weeks now and even though I was skeptical of how much of an improvement it would make I must say I am very happy with it. I have a modded mini with a Thumper head and custom tune along with a few other bits, and it definately makes driving a whole lot more fun. Was it worth the money...yes (considering my wife spends more on shoes each month....). It does take a little while to get use to but now I wouldn't take it off. After the head it was the best mod I have added. Also it was the easiest mod I have added only took 30 seconds! A monkey could probably do it in 15..."
"...so had a SB installed on friday, after buying it from a local shop here in austria. my feedback: wow. everything the guys claim here is true. you do notice it, and unlike other forum members here, my g/f tried it out and she noticed immediately - considering it for her golf now."
"I just installed the SB, it took less than 10 minutes. I was trying to find a way to hide the wire but decided to leave it out as is. After I went for a quick test drive, all I can say is "If you don't have one, what are you waiting for?" BTW, this is my 1st mod ever to the E60. This mod is so easy and simple, you see the improvement instantly. Highly recommended."
"I want to share my experience with the Sprintbooster. First, I've got to say that this is definitely a good mod if you're a performance enthusiast. As the others have mentioned, the car feels more 'alive' and also far more sporty. The sprintbooster basically reduces the lag from the ECT by multiplying a certain amount you press on the gas pedal. So say before installing SB you have to press the pedal half way down to get your RPM jumping high to around 3-4k RPM. Now you only need to press it 1/4 down to get your RPM to the same point."
"Put mine on last night before the wife and I went out to dinner. All I can say is Wow! Throttle response is awesome. I was skeptical, but now am a believer."
"Having done 100 miles or so since installing it this morning, I can say the biggest improvement is from around 20/30mph. You just nudge the accelerator and get pushed back - much more than previously. I like the effect and will be keeping it. As noted above, effects will be more obvious without a remap, but I would recommend that everybody gets one. It's (relatively) cheap and if you don't have one, we all do, so we are better than you, nur. I certainly don't regret getting it."
"Oh man no way, I completely agree with C's experiences since I finally had a chance to taste what the SB hype was all about. All I can say is holy xxxx xxxx!, my car is seriously out of control with the SB installed. I drove around with it on for a day and became instantly addicted like a crackhead, I then removed it the next day to see what the difference would be and I hated driving it! I don't think it's about being an extra 10% more responsive, it feels like a whole new system of throttling. Besides the instantaneous throttle response, the shifting is much much quicker, feels stronger and better. My first gear pull is constantly peeling out now, the freeway pulls feel much stronger, it's like a whole new gearing took over now. You have to try it to believe it. Bottom line, WELL worth the price."
"My friend just installed this on his 2005 545 and he loved it. The throttle response is greatly improved. He is about to get a software remap so he's also going to test the Sprint Booster after the remap. Several thousand miles of use here. No partial throttle "cruising problems" and no noticeable "dead" pedal position. The following graphic taken from Mini Mania's site partly illustrates how the effect feels to me. I could be very wrong in how I think this thing works, but lively engine response can't be denied. After completing two back-to-back, three hundred mile flat-out drives, I'm very glad the SB was there to help squirt me from a few potentially fatal circumstances; whether perception and reality are/were blurred for this product's contribution is of no consequence to me."
"I LOVE IT! The throttle is much much more responsive. You actually have to get used to it a bit and feather the throttle or the car will surge. The responsiveness in P400 mode is closer to P500 mode now. I know there's no incremental power improvement here but it just feels like I added about 50 horses. The car is noticeably quicker off the line and lunches stronger with each gear change. Now the downside....I have to give this thing back to my friend. =( "
"A couple of weeks go I went to xxxx Porsche, The sales rep suggested I try the boxter S that was fitted with one of these devices. While I was skeptical, I tried it anyway. Woooow, felt like another 30-50 horses strapped on."
"I had them installed on my 2.7 at the spot (took them less than 5 minutes to install!). After the install, I drove back and force around the parking lot and it was a night and day difference! After the test drive, the staff asked me if I wanted to keep it or take it off. Since they were having a special pricing, I decided to keep it. Throttle response definitely improved. The car pulls harder as RPM climbs up much quicker. Passing slower cars on the highway is much easier as well."
"Ok people...got it installed this afternoon. First impressions....I really like it! The car is alot more fun to drive. Can't tell you if the car would be any faster in 0 to 60 or the 1/4 mile but it feels alot more responsive especially at low speeds. It gives you the impression that would have more power. The throttle response is much quicker and i like it better than the stock way. For those worried that it would be too hard to drive in daily traffic....well it is not an issue...it's not like you're at WOT just when you touch the pedal. The install took about 2 minutes....you pop the hood...lift the plastic cover at the top.....take off one plug....put in the sprint booster in the plug and attached it back. The salesperson at the dealership had it for a while in his car and he loves it also. He told me that i would feel a difference right away but that it would be even more as the ECU adjust to it in the next few days. It's the kind of product that makes your car a little more fun to drive....sort of like the rear sway bar. So personally, i like this mod so far....i have spent $$ way worse than purchasing this device!"
"I always wonder why on forums people knock the Sprintbooster but have NEVER tried one. I've never seen a second hand one for sale..."
"We have installed it in a 2000 MK4 Golf 1.8t manual and have notices HUGE gains. Much more responsive off the line & in every shift and great for double clutching."
"I just had this put in my 07 A4 and all I can say is WOW! It took me a couple of blocks to get the sesitivity worked out but after that its awsome. First, second and third gears feel like they pull alot harder, way more repsonsive 4,5 and 6 are more responsive as well. They aren't kidding when they say this reduces response time. You go through the gears faster and the engine really responds crisply and it feels like you have more power unleashed. If you any other performance mods you have to get this. I think it compliments everything else."
"You are the fastest shipper I have had on eBay! And the pedal commander is phenomenal…I have debated this purchase for about two years now and Have zero regrets buying it. Now the throttle response is what I expected from Porsche from the beginning! I run a custom straight pipe set up, that I built and with the throttle commander it screams! I took the engine cover and heat shield off, just for a quick run. And the sound of the throttle response will blow your mind! When I say it screams, I mean like a banshee, ear shredding, flame spitting screams! Thanks a million!
"Got mine today. First of all, a technical disclaimer. I know it doesn't add horse-power. That it's just removing the adaptation/non-linearity of the pedal range. Basically, it feels like a completely different car. It's hard to describe, but the basic feeling is that the power is in your foot - like you have authority. It was really easy to install, but a bit freaky the way the whole pedal assembly just kind of falls out, but it's easy to get back together. I have to check mine out again because when I turn the wheel lock to lock, something in there is taping/touching the extra cable. Have to do something with that - any tricks/suggestions, or just let it hang in there and hope it's all good? Anyways, best mod yet, took less than 10 minutes, used a 10mm socket on the nut and a screwdriver to pop off the nut-cover. The car just feels farking FAST. Like I expected it to be when I first got it. Feels like a big V8 in there. A lot more controllable. You WILL notice a difference and if you always felt like you were waiting for this car to go fast, you WILL like it. It's more like it wants to go, and you're just holding it back - it feels like a fast car. THIS is what I always wanted this car to be."
"I too installed this mod yesterday at lunch. The install took about ten minutes, but I was a little concerned when the pedal assembly did not come out as easy as I thought, and getting it back in was a little tricky, but with in the ten minutes,, it was done. I like this booster very much, the car is responsive, but still controllable (you will need to feather the throttle more than before). I still have not had the opportunity to really open her up (to much traffic), but I hope to do this today. Other notes: After a 3/4 push on the accelerator, the car moves very quick, but when backing off the gas, the car is still accelerating faster than before. I also put the tranny in the "W" mode and it seemed to mellow out the sprint booster.............."
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