Sprint booster

[pinguhk]

Has any 1 fitted a Sprint booster on a CC yet
this will be the 1st thing that I will mod when I get the car.

[Veedubin02]

you wont need it if you get chipped so why bother?

[pinguhk]

looks like you never tried it.
all my friends with chip and superchange have it on the BMW and even the M3 and M5 they have added it in.
so this is why this mod is a must have if you love driving.
just let me tell you this on my 525i I installed this and it out runs a 530i stock and that car has over 30hp than my, that is how good it is.
But if you drive it on motorways then this is useless, it is only good for twisty roads.

what I what to know is any 1 installed it and have a error message?

[Veedubin02]

Most chips correct the throttle lag in our cars as it is, all this does is correct the throttle lag so you are spending money on something you dont need. Far be it from me to stop you though. I have used these had one on my 3.0L A4 since I didnt think spending money on a chip was worth the minimal gains. It is a nice thing to have for fixing the throttle response but I get the same fix from a chip.

[pinguhk]

I know what you mean but they got the manual SB for a auto car and itis much faster.
was yours a manual?
In HK it is best not to chip it or mod the engine because most of them tend to die with in 1 to 2 years.
this is why I only get the sb and not chip it.

[Veedubin02]

I always drive manuals, the throttle response suck in both its not related to the transmission its related to the throttle switch on the gas pedal and the programming of the car.

Not sure why your cars die from chips, not a common issue in the states.

[pinguhk]

next time try it out if you drive a DSG gearbox it is much faster if you put a M SB onto it.
But from the testing I done I dont think the gearbox will last long because it changes much faster.
But this is on a BMW so I dont know if itis the same for the DSG on the cc

[ElectricCo]

Quote, originally posted by pinguhk »

But from the testing I done I dont think the gearbox will last long because it changes much faster.

now tell us again, why should we try this??

[pinguhk]

If you only what a fast pickup on corners and from stop.

[pinguhk]

O I forgot about 1 more thing
the chip cost over $850us
the SB is only $150us
this is other resin I did not chip it.
I dont know much about the CC computers but for BMW if there is not a good shop than can tune the car right, then 100% the car will have error code and brake down I have seen so many in HK.
I dont think in HK there are that many ppl that can tune cars. Even if they can it will cost you arm and a leg.

[bhvrdr]

Quote, originally posted by pinguhk »

If you only what a fast pickup on corners and from stop.

Quote, originally posted by pinguhk »

looks like you never tried it. all my friends with chip and superchange have it on the BMW and even the M3 and M5 they have added it in. so this is why this mod is a must have if you love driving. just let me tell you this on my 525i I installed this and it out runs a 530i stock and that car has over 30hp than my, that is how good it is. But if you drive it on motorways then this is useless, it is only good for twisty roads. what I what to know is any 1 installed it and have a error message?

The sprint booster increases throttle sensitivity. It does not add power or acceleration. It can be a preferable feel for some people though.

As per the Sprint Booster Website:

Sprint Booster - Why It Works
'Sprint Booster makes your car 'feel' more powerful' - let's see why...
Faster Throttle Response

Sprint Booster makes your car's throttle respond faster to your foot. As a result, your gas pedal actually achieves a full throttle response 25% sooner than the stock configuration. Even if you have a 'sport' button, Sprint Booster will quicken the throttle response time. By making the throttle respond faster to your input, you will feel as though your car has more muscle than it really does!
Sprint Booster Graph
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• Sprint Booster does not increase Horsepower.

• Sprint Booster does not reduce your 0-60mph times.

• Sprint Booster DOES make your car 'FEEL' faster.

• Sprint Booster is not for everyone.

http://www.sprintboostersales.com/whyitworks.cfm

cheers! mike

Modified by bhvrdr at 7:19 PM 8-27-2009

[pinguhk]

no need to remind me there are 1000 of post in the http://forums.5series.net
I was the 1st person on the BMW forum to use it and now there are 1000 of them using it now and say they can not live with out it.
I know it dose not boost the engine power but it dose boost the 0-62mph
which is all that matters to me.


Modified by pinguhk at 1:11 PM 8-28-2009

[2009CC4M]

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.

[jay free]

can someone link a where to buy this item? can you install it yourself?

[ElectricCo]

ok, i'm confused... the SB website says it does not reduce your 0-60 times, but pinguhk says it does.

I tend to believe the manufacturer on this one, but does anyone have actual proof that it does reduce your 0-60 time? also, someone stated earlier that chip is $850. i wasn't aware that a chip was that expensive. i got my APR chip for my 1.8t a few years ago, and it was $500. can someone please comment on that?

[Veedubin02]

850 is WAY off. 600 is for a base APR Chip on our cars and if you watch for the big sales you can usually get a fully loaded ECU for 600.

[jay free]

so exactly what does this thing do and do I want it? I'm asking my US CC owners only...

[AJTozzi]

Quote, originally posted by Veedubin02 »

850 is WAY off. 600 is for a base APR Chip on our cars and if you watch for the big sales you can usually get a fully loaded ECU for 600.

I belive the OP is based in Hong Kong -- hence the price of $850 USD.

[pinguhk]

I only tested it on the GPS and not on the dino.
also 850 is in Hong Kong not US

[pinguhk]

it is very easy to install just plug and play.

[2009CC4M]

http://sprintboostersales.com/...6.pdf

[pinguhk]

a must have for any car not just CC
I have it for all my 3 cars
BMW
Honda
Smart42

the car just come alive

[chiro444]

Where did you find it for $150? I see them listed at $300 plus.

[frybel]

Quote, originally posted by chiro444 »

Where did you find it for $150? I see them listed at $300 plus.

Please don't encourage this /him...........

Modified by frybel at 10:39 PM 8-28-2009

Modified by frybel at 10:39 PM 8-28-2009


Modified by frybel at 10:45 PM 8-28-2009

[jay free]

yup 329 on sprintbooster.com

[gospeed-racer]

Instead of paying $329 for this just learn how to drive, and push the pedal.

[bhvrdr]

Quote, originally posted by ElectricCo »

ok, i'm confused... the SB website says it does not reduce your 0-60 times, but pinguhk says it does. I tend to believe the manufacturer on this one, but does anyone have actual proof that it does reduce your 0-60 time? also, someone stated earlier that chip is $850. i wasn't aware that a chip was that expensive. i got my APR chip for my 1.8t a few years ago, and it was $500. can someone please comment on that?

It modifies the throttle sensitivity. So before if you were pressing the pedal 20% it will be like pressing it 45%. It is an electrical unit that is installed at the throttle by wire point on the car usually behind the throttle pedal. It takes the signal for throttle input and changes it. It does not modify any engine maps or anything like that. If it did, you'd install it at the OBD port and have to upload a program. This is not that. It is a box that installs at the pedal signal and it modifies the signal to give snappier inputs as it states on their own website.

This makes the care "FEEL" faster like the website says. But you cant get more than 100% throttle so no it will not decrease acceleration times and no power is added. That doest mean it isnt a better feel and that the car won't feel less sluggish. It just means that you will not see any actual measurable acceleration or power improvements. People will swear up and down the car is faster but of course the power of placebo is strong. Again, you cant get more than 100% throttle input whether OEM or with the booster. Still, that doesnt make it worthless at all. If people prefer the feel of the increased throttle sensitivity than that makes it very much worth it to that person.

cheers! mike


Modified by bhvrdr at 1:51 PM 8-29-2009

[pinguhk]

I have gear this 100 of time and this will never take out the lag from the throttle.

It is not the same

[zakspeed]

Quote, originally posted by Veedubin02 »

Most chips correct the throttle lag in our cars as it is, all this does is correct the throttle lag so you are spending money on something you dont need. Far be it from me to stop you though. I have used these had one on my 3.0L A4 since I didnt think spending money on a chip was worth the minimal gains. It is a nice thing to have for fixing the throttle response but I get the same fix from a chip.

That is actually incorrect, none of the tuning chips availabe correct the the throttle response/ throttle lag issues in FSI and TFSI motors. I spent a few days calling around trying to get a definitive answer from the various companies offering chip tuning. C2 claims that they have addressed it for the 2.5 5cyl(for my Rabbit). I have the Revo tune and the Sprint Booster, I put the Sprint Booster in after I got the chip tuning. It felt great when I got the chip tuning but the throttle response still sucked, Sprint Booster was suggested to me and I tried it for the day, I was sold in the first 10 minutes. I know that when my 2010 CC arrives I will do the same mods. Just to let you DSG guys know the DSG computer is another bottle neck on performance, I stongly suggest you do either the HPA or GIAC DSG reprogram. Oh and my CC will be a 6spd manual.

It is not a matter of learning how to drive, this new electronic throttle input has a dead area for about 1/8 of input, it really makes spirited driving frustrating.

and to the OP, it does not make more horsepower or reduce 0-60 times, so your jump on your friends 530 chalk it up to skill

Modified by zakspeed at 8:56 AM 9-4-2009

[pinguhk]

at last there is some 1 with some scenes of mods in the CC club.
welcome to the SB world I am very happy for the info you have provided for me, because I have never chiped or mod the ecu on any cars.
ppl will never under stand the SB until they have tried it.

I am very happy that this works for the VW CC too.
This will be the 1st mod I will get when I get the car.
BTW have you tested is the 0-62 faster and the gear change are bit faster too?

[brian81]

Quote, originally posted by gospeed-racer »

Instead of paying $329 for this just learn how to drive, and push the pedal.

A friend with a Mini got one, found it worthless, and gave it to me to try before he returned it. Maybe it was the factory JCW package on my car (NA not forced induction) but I didn't think it was worth $32.99 let alone $329. In its defense, it was easy to install and remove.

Sprint Booster has been posting heavily on the BMW/Mini/M-B and even the Smart car forums. Some love it, I was not one of them.

[pinguhk]

you did test it out on your own mini and not CC.
JCW package is turned so I dont know if they have taken the leg off the gas pedel.

[ElectricCo]

Quote, originally posted by pinguhk »

at last there is some 1 with some scenes of mods in the CC club. welcome to the SB world I am very happy for the info you have provided for me, because I have never chiped or mod the ecu on any cars. ppl will never under stand the SB until they have tried it. I am very happy that this works for the VW CC too. This will be the 1st mod I will get when I get the car. BTW have you tested is the 0-62 faster and the gear change are bit faster too?

your 0-62 times won't be affected. neither should your gear changes. it only affects throttle sensitivity. you should know this, since you have it on all three of your cars...

[zakspeed]

Quote, originally posted by ElectricCo »

your 0-62 times won't be affected. neither should your gear changes. it only affects throttle sensitivity. you should know this, since you have it on all three of your cars...

to the OP, the SB DOES NOT CHANGE 0-60 PERFORMANCE OR SHIFT POINTS IN YOUR TRANSMISSION...
Let me explain the mechanics or electronics of our throttle pedals. Unlike traditional mechanical throttle pedals where the input on the throttle means (via throttle cable) the throttle body opens therefore more air to fuel, meaning the car accelerates. The input on the throttle pedal is usually fairly equal from input to response.

Our electronic throttle pedal functions in the same manner but the input is sent to our throttle body via an electronic signal, the problem we have is that VAG in their infinite wisdom has decided to have a dead zone(lag) at the initial input on the throttle pedal.

I've driven BMW products models that utilize electronic throttle pedal and don't have this issue.

That is why the SB is a great fix for this. It in no way changes the response of our auto and DSG gearboxes. From what I have researched there is only one way to change the shift points on the DSG gearbox, GIAC and HPA chip tuning. The standard auto in current 2.0T and 3.6 CC do not have any mods availabel. 2010 does have the DSG available for the 2.0T.

Modified by zakspeed at 12:36 PM 9-6-2009


Modified by zakspeed at 12:37 PM 9-6-2009

[pinguhk]

yes I know it the same on a Audi cars but not on a CC.
our BMW gear change much faster maybe because we a using a Manuel instead of auto 1 on a auto car.
it is alot faster on pickup.