Is a Sprintbooster worth it?
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02 C32 AMG
for the exact reasons i have already stated countless times in this thread why it's not worth getting.
1) my car wasnt faster as i had tested in countless races from digs and rolls (that were filmed)
2) it is harder to launch. more wheelspin from a dig = ur f*'d in the 1/4
3) i can reset my TCU aka the "sneaky ECU reset" and get the same feeling...and i can do it for free
it only "feels" faster b/c the throttle is advanced. it wasn't for me.
1) my car wasnt faster as i had tested in countless races from digs and rolls (that were filmed)
2) it is harder to launch. more wheelspin from a dig = ur f*'d in the 1/4
3) i can reset my TCU aka the "sneaky ECU reset" and get the same feeling...and i can do it for free
it only "feels" faster b/c the throttle is advanced. it wasn't for me.
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for the exact reasons i have already stated countless times in this thread why it's not worth getting.
1) my car wasnt faster as i had tested in countless races from digs and rolls (that were filmed)
2) it is harder to launch. more wheelspin from a dig = ur f*'d in the 1/4
3) i can reset my TCU aka the "sneaky ECU reset" and get the same feeling...and i can do it for free
it only "feels" faster b/c the throttle is advanced. it wasn't for me.
1) my car wasnt faster as i had tested in countless races from digs and rolls (that were filmed)
2) it is harder to launch. more wheelspin from a dig = ur f*'d in the 1/4
3) i can reset my TCU aka the "sneaky ECU reset" and get the same feeling...and i can do it for free
it only "feels" faster b/c the throttle is advanced. it wasn't for me.
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02 C32 AMG
lol, look at your mod list. Did you buy and sell the SB BEFORE you had all the mods installed, or sell it after? I'm surprised you haven't sold your 185, and had it re-tuned back to stock because it's harder to launch and you get more wheelspin. (sarcasm alert, sarcasm alert)
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lol, look at your mod list. Did you buy and sell the SB BEFORE you had all the mods installed, or sell it after? I'm surprised you haven't sold your 185, and had it re-tuned back to stock because it's harder to launch and you get more wheelspin. (sarcasm alert, sarcasm alert)
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It should be. I don't get why the SB gets so many people fired up. I especially don't get why people that don't have one are so passionate about telling everyone else how stupid other people are for buying it.
My point is that it was a solution for the lag/dead throttle response that plague so many Mercedes. Before the SB you never knew how much to push down on the pedal becuase three things would happen: 1) The car would fall on it's face. 2) It would slowly build power. 3) It would take off like a rocket. Two of which are bad when you're trying to smoothly apply power out of a corner.
Even if you pressed the pedal to the same position, it seemed to always be a different response. Obviously this was all before tunes were readily available. It made a huge difference on stock cars. Period.
My point is that it was a solution for the lag/dead throttle response that plague so many Mercedes. Before the SB you never knew how much to push down on the pedal becuase three things would happen: 1) The car would fall on it's face. 2) It would slowly build power. 3) It would take off like a rocket. Two of which are bad when you're trying to smoothly apply power out of a corner.
Even if you pressed the pedal to the same position, it seemed to always be a different response. Obviously this was all before tunes were readily available. It made a huge difference on stock cars. Period.
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2002 C32, 2011 VW GTI
It should be. I don't get why the SB gets so many people fired up. I especially don't get why people that don't have one are so passionate about telling everyone else how stupid other people are for buying it.
My point is that it was a solution for the lag/dead throttle response that plague so many Mercedes. Before the SB you never knew how much to push down on the pedal becuase three things would happen: 1) The car would fall on it's face. 2) It would slowly build power. 3) It would take off like a rocket. Two of which are bad when you're trying to smoothly apply power out of a corner.
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My point is that it was a solution for the lag/dead throttle response that plague so many Mercedes. Before the SB you never knew how much to push down on the pedal becuase three things would happen: 1) The car would fall on it's face. 2) It would slowly build power. 3) It would take off like a rocket. Two of which are bad when you're trying to smoothly apply power out of a corner.
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When you drive like that, the throttle dumbs things down, assuming you're driving in a funeral. So when you need those 349 ponies, they ain't gonna be there for you. I swear, one time I actually called in a pizza order on my cell phone and practically got half way through cheese, sausage and mushroom before full power finally kicked in and snatched that phone right out of my hand! I'm of course exaggerating, but not by very much.
With the SB, the car feels edgy in all driving conditions now, just like I want it. Again, of all my mods, this one was probably my best investment in terms of making the car more fun to drive.
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Mercedes AMG C63s
[QUOTE=ThrottleBoost.com;4541627]I'm thrilled to see the positive feedback!
If anyone is still on the fence, please feel free to contact us with any questions.
You selling the new version SB? If so get me a quote to valparaiso Indiana 46383. Thank you
If anyone is still on the fence, please feel free to contact us with any questions.
You selling the new version SB? If so get me a quote to valparaiso Indiana 46383. Thank you
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2013 C63 Coupe
Its funny that the naysayers can be so technical in that they come off as subject matter experts...and continue to say SB is a waste of money...yet these same people I bet buy cosmetic junk for their vehicles. SB works. If not, the product wouldn't last in the market.
, can’t drive the car without it....
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S204 C250 CDI Sport
Thread revival , lol .
The Sprint Booster in a vehicle with good traction would be quicker . It's not going to be quicker in every application but that was not SB's intention .
The Sprint Booster in a vehicle with good traction would be quicker . It's not going to be quicker in every application but that was not SB's intention .
Last edited by Gazwould; Nov 10, 2019 at 06:37 AM.
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190E, C36, C55, CLK55, ML55
It is definitely worth the cost, every new performance vehicle basically uses this same tech from factory with featured in various drive modes. I look at it as retro fitting modern tech, it modernizes the feel of the car, especially for this era 722.6 transmission.
Here is my final thoughts, check channel for initial review and other modification videos...
Here is my final thoughts, check channel for initial review and other modification videos...
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GL450, E350 Cabriolet
I bought mine directly from the vendor. It was $10 more (free shipping) but they had it in stock and I received it three days later. My dealer is installing it next Wednesday (1/15). They're requiring I sign a disclaimer waiver since it's an aftermarket part.
