SlvrC230SS

I'm not looking to gain power on my 06 c230 auto but I just want a solution to fix the throttle response lag on my car. I've searched and heard that Sprint Booster will improve the response, and the ECU Flash will be able to fix the response too plus more HP. What do you guys think? Should I get the SB or ECU?

Stormin

Do you plan on keeping the car, or is it leased?

SlvrC230SS

I plan to keep the car and it's not leased.

BadAssC230k

both to be honest. i've yet to do either, but have plans to do the ecu tune first. checkout SI's ecu tune. you can always do the SB later. and for HP gains, your better with the ecu tune. the SB provides no power gains, only the increase of throttle response

Stormin

ECU Reflash...


I like permanent, but I'm just one opinion.

WaveyKat

am thinking about getting my ECU tuned soon but not sure by who if to go with SI or Powerchip i already have the SB & Evilsport pullies but some people tell me i should wait untill i get headers first then do the ECU..

yeuchau

if you don't care about HP gain, then I guess just go with SP, besides it's also cheaper

yeuchau

also, that way if you decided to mod ur car more later on, then you can do ECU after that

FrankW

mike, if you are going to do then headers then wait till you get the headers on to get the ECU tuned.

johnand

ECU FTW

WaveyKat

now the question is who makes the best headers? Supersprint? is the C32AMG and C320 Headers are the same?

FrankW

they should be the same. it shows the same part number 022 843 301 for the headers. I would get supersprint since the one Evosport makes are not equal length.

btw, just looking through supersprint stuff. wow the new 335i stuff are expensive.

B189s

Get SB,you still can sell it in the future

Midnight Koop

i want to get my ECU tuned too... but i hesitate because mailing it in must be a pain

sim_benz

im getting th SI ecu tune as we speak...although its an NA engine...so it wont be nearly as impressive as it would be for you...but ill tell you how i like it...i would say ECU, because it actually increases power and trottle response and shift-points to make the car more aggressive in general, not just throttle response...and itll add HP and tourque...its not THAT much more espensive for the SI ECU tune either...go for the ECU!

SlvrC230SS

well, guys. I decided to purchase the SB. I can't wait for it to come.

drexappeal

If the only thing you wanted to do was decrease the throttle lag, sprint booster was the more financially easier decision, but for a few hundred more, you would've gotten both decreased throttle lag AND power.

You can always get tuning after the fact. I have been considering getting a sprint booster just to see how it works in conjunction with a tuned car.

WaveyKat

Drex who did your ECU tune? and are u happy with it?

SlvrC230SS

Yeah, that's the plan, I just want to reduce the lag for now, then tune it later if I really want to increase the HP.

drexappeal

Extremely happy with the tune and it's not even completely done yet. Still has some slight tweaking to be done!

eunosracr

Get both. I have both. You wont regret it.

drexappeal

Actually, I was thinking of your car when I was typing that other response!...LOL.

Well, just remember that my tune is...well, it's a 'bit custom...so my accelerator is already kinda touchy as is. We'll see. I may decide to try it at some point.

jgsx

If you're primary goal is better throttle response, get the sprint booster. The ECU flash does improve throttle response by changing the ignition maps, but the change is small in comparison to what the SB provides. The ECU flash does not actually change the throttle mapping despite what some have said.

Phin

Guys I didn't want to start another thread about SB's,so I'll ask my question here(I did search for sprint booster problems = 0).

I recently purchased(2 weeks ago) a Sprintbooster (from AMGSC,Robert,real nice guy and has a sweet C55) anyway I've been too chicken s*** to install it my 05' 230.On Saturday(on the advice I got from Robert when we meet) I visited STATUS in MB and spoke with Jesse,he mentioned that the SB has cause a few problems(I asked) like transmission lock up.So my question(s) is have any of you had any Sprint booster related problems since you've installed your booster? He(Jesse,also a nice guy) said they(STATUS) could "flash" my ECU and get a little bit better performance(approx 15 hp) out of my car,have any of you had this done by STATUS and what were your results.

I would appreciate any input/advice you guys can offer.
thanks,
Phin

gregr09

The only problem I've had is decreased gas mileage due to a heavy foot. I've had my SB for 9 months now, no problems other than gas...