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Jul 18, 2006 | 04:09 PM

#51

ROWDY

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Take a look at the Crossfire site, we are trying to put together a group buy. Boulekos Dynamic has ask how many we need to get a price and another is also working with a distributor. We would like to see what the MB people think about the product and putting together a buy. Has anyone installed one with a auto? Here is a link to the site..
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...t=11277&page=4

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Jul 18, 2006 | 04:30 PM

#52

p rossi

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c32, 190e 16v turbo

i would definetly be in if this can be arranged

Jul 18, 2006 | 06:41 PM

#53

jgsx

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If I can pay for it, and have it ship out to me immediately, I'm in.

Jul 18, 2006 | 08:57 PM

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Bif powell

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2002 c32

Is the SRT-6 really the same motor though? It's rated at much less hp/torque than our cars. Does that necesarily mean the ECU is different and therefore the throttle behavior/programming will be different?

Bif

Jul 18, 2006 | 09:55 PM

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ROWDY

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The engines are the same and Boulekos has a model for auto and manual and as I understand either to versions one more aggressive than the other or they may be first and second designs. I emailed Boulekos about a group buy and Mr. Boulekos seams interested, here is his reply..
Dear Mr Werner,

I would like to know the exact quantity of the Sprint Boosters you are willing to purchase so i can provide you a ''quantity price''.

Also i need to know the exact quantity so i can calculate the shipping costs and custom brokerage fees.

At the moment we don't have a US distributor.

Best Regards,

Stamatis Boulekos

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Boulekos Dynamic
Tatoiou 84 , 14452 Metamorfosi Athens Greece Tel. 0030 210 2840270, 0030
210 2840271 Fax 0030 210 2835661
e-mail. info@boulekosdynamic.com
website. www.boulekosdynamic.com www.sprintbooster.gr

Jul 18, 2006 | 10:14 PM

#56

p rossi

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Originally Posted by Bif powell

I remember their being a discussion about this before i believe the engines are not the same but i cant be certain.. WE NEED TO ASK VANDIM if they are or not

Jul 18, 2006 | 10:24 PM

#57

Bif powell

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2002 c32

Well they have different HP numbers from the manufacturers - it would be good to hook up with our SRT brothers over there and trade information/tips, etc...

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Jul 18, 2006 | 11:00 PM

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The engines are the same in the SRT-6 vs the SLK32....
I spoke with Bob at Renntech when buying my performance package, he said the cams are different and thats why the SRT-6 has less HP.

The sprint booster just plugs in between the gas pedal harness, and the there are only two versions for these cars that Ive heard of, one for autos and one for manuals.

Anyway....Im on Crossfireforum.net also and signed up for the group buy, hopefully it gets underway soon

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Jul 18, 2006 | 11:35 PM

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Whitey

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I've not heard of an auto vs manual version (tho' I'm not a dealer) but there is certainly a toned down and more aggressive version (perhaps that is the difference), so I'll suggest SRT-6 owners order the toned down version due to the over-responsiveness, affecting drivability of the car....

Jul 19, 2006 | 12:26 AM

#60

Eracer76

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I thought I read it somewhere, now I cant find it....Maybe Im loosing my mind with all this reading

I know that I want one though!

Jul 19, 2006 | 12:39 AM

#61

Whitey

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98 W210 Advantgarde

Well, you may be right, as a less responsive one might be needed for MT (or AT?)......then its just a matter of what you call it

Jul 19, 2006 | 05:19 PM

#62

Markbone

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Seriously guys, my head is spinning on the toned down version or the older version for the 3.2 V6 non-supercharged. If any of you guys have the older version with an slk320 with the auto transmission, please write a quick review.

Jul 19, 2006 | 05:26 PM

#63

jgsx

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04 C32

When will I be able to buy one of these? People keep talking about them, but never give info on how to order one

Jul 19, 2006 | 10:09 PM

#64

ROWDY

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They can be ordered here.. http://www.sprintbooster.gr/en/index...tpage&Itemid=1
Email them, they respond quickly and all together it is about $ 450.00 one at a time. Arrangements have to be made to wire the money to them.The crossfire owner that ordered and installed it found out this..
There are two models of this device - one for auto trans (BDD 451A) and one for manual (BDD 451). This should work on every version/application of our engine.

The unit was delivered via UPS within about 5 days of my wiring the funds to Greece!
Take a look here
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...ad.php?t=11277

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Jul 19, 2006 | 10:12 PM

#65

jgsx

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Originally Posted by ROWDY

Link isn't working

Jul 19, 2006 | 10:15 PM

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Markbone

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Ok guys, does anyone have experience with the old sprintbooster version in an slk320?

Jul 19, 2006 | 10:19 PM

#67

ROWDY

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Give the link another try, I just used it.

Jul 20, 2006 | 02:25 AM

#68

amgme

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07 SL550; C32 (sold)

this sounds interesting. i'll be in athens in about a week. since the shop is located there, i'll see if i can pick it up locally when i'm there. just need to find out how to get there since it's not on google or yahoo maps.

Jul 21, 2006 | 03:03 PM

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ROWDY

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If any of you are interested we have seven on the crossfire site and need at least three more to make an order this is the mfgr response,
Dear Mr Werner,

The price for 10 Sprint Booster (MERCEDES -BDD 451 - BDD 451A) including shipping costs and custom brokerage fees will be 2.024 Euro
The price for 20 Sprint Booster (MERCEDES -BDD 451 - BDD 451A) including shipping costs and custom brokerage fees will be 3.835 Euro

I' d also like to inform you that you may be responsible for additional taxes & customs duties in US.
The above prices are export prices for USA only.

Shipping is via UPS door to door service (Aprox. 5 days delivery).
The payment shall be via bank transfer.

Best Regards

Stamatis Boulekos

By the time we pay all the charges we estimate them to be $ 280.00 to $290.00. I can be emailed at rowdy00@aol.com or join the Crossfire forum.
To read all the thread go to
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...t=11277&page=6

Jul 21, 2006 | 04:04 PM

#70

p rossi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ROWDY

Rowdy,
Count me in.. i just want to verify this is the same for both cars, i know ytou guys are buying the ones for the slk320 right?
BTW i sent you an email.

Jul 21, 2006 | 05:41 PM

#71

ROWDY

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Yes it is for a M-B 320SLK 3.2 L V6 M-B engine. this is from the post on the crossfire site of the person who installed it.

Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"! - 07-12-2006 , 01:56 PM

Concerning earlier questions... Boulekos had no knowledge about the Crossfire. They were not sure if it would work with the XF, in fact. BUT, we all know that we essentially have an M-B 320SLK (3.2 L V6 M-B engine) and, therefore, the Sprint Booster for that engine should work fine. I took the gamble and - yes - it works perfectly well! ...just got back from lunch in the car and it is a new driving experience - no lag or delay, AT ALL! Glad I did it... !

Jul 22, 2006 | 11:42 AM

#72

p rossi

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c32, 190e 16v turbo

count me in how do i get you payment for this?

Jul 22, 2006 | 01:58 PM

#73

rbaker

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Originally Posted by carlssoncclass

So what is this thing? Can some one please explain to me in detail. A picture of it will be nice too. So are we talking about ordinary voltage stablizer? And may I ask where can I get one?

Thanks in advance,

Nico

After reading up on this product, it does nothing to add HP or performance. All it does, is fool the driver & computer. It basically tells the computer that you are pressing down on the accelerator pedal farther than you actually are, faster than you are. In essence, it just makes you think the car is faster.

All you have to do is press the damn gas pedal down in your stock vehicle! Also, I don't have any laggy throttle response issues, but I drive my C55 pretty hard to begin with, so it's probably adapted to my style of pushing it on a regular basis.

Jul 22, 2006 | 10:41 PM

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ROWDY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by p rossi

count me in how do i get you payment for this?

Please email me at rowdy00@aol.com and I will email you all the information.

rbaker,
You are correct this has nothing to do with HP, only with throttle lag. Some are OK with the response as it is and some ( I'm one ) want a faster pedal.

Last edited by ROWDY; Jul 22, 2006 at 10:45 PM.