Sprintbooster Installed
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Sprintbooster Installed
Ok I just wanted to give my honest opinion to anyone interested in doing this mod.
Just do it! It works as advertised and I found that the most extreme setting (Red) was quite drivable. Following the directions it took maybe 10 minutes to install and it wasn't necessary to cut the carpet for clearance as I read elsewhere. The whole harness clears so I guess they redesigned the unit (2010 C300 Sport). Instead of the one piece unit that seems to be in all the illustrations this one is two connectors with a short piece of wire between them.
The selector button is bright so I stuck it under and to the right of the steering wheel but after driving I'm likely just going to unplug it. It remains in the last setting selected after you unplug it and I'm happy in red.
This solved my complaint that my car drove like an electric golf cart. Sure it will zip away when you ask it too but I was tired of merging into traffic, flooring the pedal and waiting forever for the car to respond. You have to admit there's something wrong when you feel and hear your pedal smack the floorboard before the car even moves! This unit for the price is the closest thing to an actual throttle cable between the peddle and the throttle body.
Hope this helps anyone thinking of buying one. Oh and forget the white paper debate and please don't bring that up. I work in a very spec driven field and I'm more than satisfied for my money. This thing isn't snake oil.
Just do it! It works as advertised and I found that the most extreme setting (Red) was quite drivable. Following the directions it took maybe 10 minutes to install and it wasn't necessary to cut the carpet for clearance as I read elsewhere. The whole harness clears so I guess they redesigned the unit (2010 C300 Sport). Instead of the one piece unit that seems to be in all the illustrations this one is two connectors with a short piece of wire between them.
The selector button is bright so I stuck it under and to the right of the steering wheel but after driving I'm likely just going to unplug it. It remains in the last setting selected after you unplug it and I'm happy in red.
This solved my complaint that my car drove like an electric golf cart. Sure it will zip away when you ask it too but I was tired of merging into traffic, flooring the pedal and waiting forever for the car to respond. You have to admit there's something wrong when you feel and hear your pedal smack the floorboard before the car even moves! This unit for the price is the closest thing to an actual throttle cable between the peddle and the throttle body.
Hope this helps anyone thinking of buying one. Oh and forget the white paper debate and please don't bring that up. I work in a very spec driven field and I'm more than satisfied for my money. This thing isn't snake oil.
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White paper = scientific, not debate.
Opinion of someone who has invested hundreds of dollars into product and wants to like it... not as scientific.
When you quickly floor the gas pedal, the throttle response is the same with or without the SB. The only way to improve actual throttle response is with Xentry, or so I've been told.
I'm out of here.
Opinion of someone who has invested hundreds of dollars into product and wants to like it... not as scientific.
When you quickly floor the gas pedal, the throttle response is the same with or without the SB. The only way to improve actual throttle response is with Xentry, or so I've been told.
I'm out of here.
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Ok do you own a 2010 C300 that you have had throttle response problems with? If you don't have the same car or the same product your opinion is very unscientific. I don't really understand why people who have no experience with a subject feel compelled to respond.
It solved my problem so white paper or not I'm in a better place with my throttle response!
At $289.00 I'm not inclined to "want to like it" and it would be back in its box if it didn't perform. Heck it took less than ten minutes to install and most of that was getting my tools out.
It solved my problem so white paper or not I'm in a better place with my throttle response!
At $289.00 I'm not inclined to "want to like it" and it would be back in its box if it didn't perform. Heck it took less than ten minutes to install and most of that was getting my tools out.
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White paper = scientific, not debate.
Opinion of someone who has invested hundreds of dollars into product and wants to like it... not as scientific.
When you quickly floor the gas pedal, the throttle response is the same with or without the SB. The only way to improve actual throttle response is with Xentry, or so I've been told.
I'm out of here.
Opinion of someone who has invested hundreds of dollars into product and wants to like it... not as scientific.
When you quickly floor the gas pedal, the throttle response is the same with or without the SB. The only way to improve actual throttle response is with Xentry, or so I've been told.
I'm out of here.
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I've heard so many different things about sprintbooster. If I recall correctly, the more recognized and knowledgeable MBworld forum users(IMO) consider it unnecessary.
If there was at the very least some sort of satisfaction guarantee, I probably would have given it a try already despite all respected voices stating otherwise. Instead, sprintbooster wants to charge a 20% restocking fee, shipping, and customs charges if the product does not meet the expected requirements. Your statement makes me want to take the chance with a $300+ risk...
I'm glad you found a way to help with the awful MB throttle lag, but I just wish they had that guarantee so I wouldn't waste my time and money if things didn't work out.
If there was at the very least some sort of satisfaction guarantee, I probably would have given it a try already despite all respected voices stating otherwise. Instead, sprintbooster wants to charge a 20% restocking fee, shipping, and customs charges if the product does not meet the expected requirements. Your statement makes me want to take the chance with a $300+ risk...
I'm glad you found a way to help with the awful MB throttle lag, but I just wish they had that guarantee so I wouldn't waste my time and money if things didn't work out.
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I've heard so many different things about sprintbooster. If I recall correctly, the more recognized and knowledgeable MBworld forum users(IMO) consider it unnecessary.
If there was at the very least some sort of satisfaction guarantee, I probably would have given it a try already despite all respected voices stating otherwise. Instead, sprintbooster wants to charge a 20% restocking fee, shipping, and customs charges if the product does not meet the expected requirements. Your statement makes me want to take the chance with a $300+ risk...
I'm glad you found a way to help with the awful MB throttle lag, but I just wish they had that guarantee so I wouldn't waste my time and money if things didn't work out.
If there was at the very least some sort of satisfaction guarantee, I probably would have given it a try already despite all respected voices stating otherwise. Instead, sprintbooster wants to charge a 20% restocking fee, shipping, and customs charges if the product does not meet the expected requirements. Your statement makes me want to take the chance with a $300+ risk...
I'm glad you found a way to help with the awful MB throttle lag, but I just wish they had that guarantee so I wouldn't waste my time and money if things didn't work out.
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Basically what it does is change the sensitivity of the throttle. It has a switch to turn it off/on and since I installed it in my ZR1 I've never wanted to disable it..for the nay sayers as I was..try it !!
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Many people argue over whether or not you're paying for more performance and "why don't you just mash the peddle ... It's the same thing..."
It's about how your want the peddle to perform with a given input from your foot and how you expect the car to deliver it's power given the foot-input
If you like it... Great! If you don't, people make $60 restocking fee sound like it's the worst thing in the world!! OMG, yur driving a Benz not a Buick
It's about how your want the peddle to perform with a given input from your foot and how you expect the car to deliver it's power given the foot-input
If you like it... Great! If you don't, people make $60 restocking fee sound like it's the worst thing in the world!! OMG, yur driving a Benz not a Buick
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Many people argue over whether or not you're paying for more performance and "why don't you just mash the peddle ... It's the same thing..."
It's about how your want the peddle to perform with a given input from your foot and how you expect the car to deliver it's power given the foot-input
If you like it... Great! If you don't, people make $60 restocking fee sound like it's the worst thing in the world!! OMG, yur driving a Benz not a Buick
It's about how your want the peddle to perform with a given input from your foot and how you expect the car to deliver it's power given the foot-input
If you like it... Great! If you don't, people make $60 restocking fee sound like it's the worst thing in the world!! OMG, yur driving a Benz not a Buick
I appreciate your input, as well as the OP's, even though you're being a little hostile. I just wanted to chime in with my own thoughts and opinions. Again, I'm happy that you and the OP have found some use out of it, but since it's simply an "input amplifier", I'd rather not spend $60 for just a test run.
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I was 18 years old when I was given a $40,000 luxury vehicle. I am a full time college student who will be graduating this spring, but until then I am still reliant on my parents. It's not that $60 is a large sum of cash, it's that I value my parents' hard work so that even $60 wasted is not worth it to me.
I appreciate your input, as well as the OP's, even though you're being a little hostile. I just wanted to chime in with my own thoughts and opinions. Again, I'm happy that you and the OP have found some use out of it, but since it's simply an "input amplifier", I'd rather not spend $60 for just a test run.
I appreciate your input, as well as the OP's, even though you're being a little hostile. I just wanted to chime in with my own thoughts and opinions. Again, I'm happy that you and the OP have found some use out of it, but since it's simply an "input amplifier", I'd rather not spend $60 for just a test run.
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I did hear very positive reviews with people who had this and negative with people who don't. But I'm staying out of this tho lol. Just saying and thanks for the review!
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I was 18 years old when I was given a $40,000 luxury vehicle. I am a full time college student who will be graduating this spring, but until then I am still reliant on my parents. It's not that $60 is a large sum of cash, it's that I value my parents' hard work so that even $60 wasted is not worth it to me.
I appreciate your input, as well as the OP's, even though you're being a little hostile. I just wanted to chime in with my own thoughts and opinions. Again, I'm happy that you and the OP have found some use out of it, but since it's simply an "input amplifier", I'd rather not spend $60 for just a test run.
I appreciate your input, as well as the OP's, even though you're being a little hostile. I just wanted to chime in with my own thoughts and opinions. Again, I'm happy that you and the OP have found some use out of it, but since it's simply an "input amplifier", I'd rather not spend $60 for just a test run.