Seems the sprint booster is nothing more then a direct bridge that decreases lag on DBW systems and so they should be a fairly simple product....no?
Has anyone de-engineered one? Can you make one for far cheaper than you can buy one from a manufacturer w/o sacrificing quality?

Thanks for your knowledge!

 

Even if it was a $0.99 part you could buy at a Dollar Store, why would you want one?

 

Ive never driven a car with one actually so I can't answer that question. But kinda of a lame approach for a sponsor to take in my opinion. Kinda like Kleemann or RennTech asking me why I would be interested in a tune from SpeedDriven even if it cost .99 at my local PepBoys?

 

I agree with 100% and it wasn't a professional response, so I apologize for the tone and sarcasm. Sponsor or not, there was no call for it.

Honestly, though, I don't think it's the same as a tune or an intake or a filter or a brand of brake pad. What the Sprint Booster does is trick the throttle body into opening more than the pedal asks it to, say "35%" when you put 20% throttle-input. That kind of thing is dangerous, in my opinion, as it makes gauging throttle mid-corner or in snow or when towing very difficult.

If you want EXACTLY THE SAME EFFECT, just jam your foot down onto the gas pedal more quickly.

 

Greetings to everyone. Unfortunately, the concept behind sprint booster is often mis-understood and as a result is often dismissed as a gimmick by those who are not aware of how electronic throttle control systems operate "Drive by wire". Sprint Booster will always be separated into two groups. Those who have never used Sprint Booster before and are suspicious. And those who try it and love it. We have made trying Sprint Booster as easy as possible to our future customers. Our product comes with a 30 day no B.S. return policy. If the customer doesn't want it for what ever reason they can return the unit. The thing is, after someones uses it for a day, there is no going back.

Sprint Booster is often imitated, but no other company has put the research and development into each application. Each application is tuned specifically for each vehicle, right down to the type of transmission the vehicle is equipped with.




Speedriven,

Safety
Sprint Booster has been around for years and safety is something we take very seriously and we ensure each application performs to our high standards. More importantly, we listen closely to our customers for feedback to make sure, our product is performing beyond our customers expectations. One last point about safety, Sprint Booster is a patented product that carries TUV certification on it. TUV certification is one of the highest technical certifications in the world and at the heart of everything engineered in Europe.

Throttle Control
To respond specifically to your comment about "makes gauging throttle mid-corner or in snow or when towing very difficult." Sprint Booster's advantages apply here as well. It all comes down to how it works. Our product continuously measures the inputs from the driver (applying pedal) The angular change, the speed of that change etc....etc.... The end result is a a throttle response that accurately responds to the drivers demands for power and everything in between. We have even improved upon this by added two levels of throttle response with the ability to disable the unit. Something that will allow the user to see for themselves the net effect of our product.

Speedriven: "If you want EXACTLY THE SAME EFFECT, just jam your foot down onto the gas pedal more quickly." Sprint Booster is designed to accurately provide the driver with the response he or she wants. Full throttle or at partial. Our product will allow the driver to have maximum control his electronic throttle system. The feel is very similar to that of the older / traditional cable systems.

If you will allow it, we would like to send you a Sprint Booster unit to evaluate the product.

Cheers

Sprint Booster USA

 

I have a question for Sprint Booster,

I bought my Sprint Booster years ago and have the first sprint booster available to the UK. A couple of years ago I did an AMG engine conversion on my 430 CLK and so changed the Sprint Booster I had to an AMG version.

I didn't like the pick up my new booster gave the car (which was slower and less aggressive) so I changed back after a couple of days and made sure the supplier gave me my exact same booster I had before back.

I read that some AMG drivers didn't want their throttle pick up so aggressive as the car was fast enough so you (Spint booster) detuned the throttle response.

Is that true? Are AMG Sprint boosters not as sharp as other cars?

I wanted my throttle as sharp as I can get it and so I'm wondering on the benifits of your new models with the 2 stage responce.

Can you help me in deciding to keep the model I have which I like, or go for the new and updated model?

 

MMM430, Sprint Booster is often imitated, but its never fully duplicated in terms of Function and Build Quality. Sprint Booster is designed to provide the best throttle response possible just short of returning to the favored cable system. You as a potential customer have options open to you. We have spent considerable amounts of time and energy to refining our product to be the best. Anyone who owns a Sprint Booster will tell you with their own words what it is worth to them. We have patented this technology and can guarantee to you that you are getting the real thing.

We have won the respect of our industry peers with awards at last years SEMA as well as independent testing and reviews in Leading Automotive Magazines. At the end of the day, we want you, the customer to experience the product for yourself. If you are interested in a Sprint Booster please feel free to order one from our www.sprintboosterusa.com website or from one of our authorized Sprint Booster Dealers.

 

I'm so F$#%$^CK tired of people that never try the Sprint Booster but has opinions about it. I Has the Sprint Booster installed on all the Mercedes that I owned (Slk 230, Clk430, CL 55 and Clk 500). I get used to it so much that I CAN NOT drive my cars again without the Sprint Booster.

 

The non-AMG (most aggressive) and AMG version (less aggressive) is pretty much just a name that defined the two version. In reality, you can use either versions on any cars, just depending how much throttle response your prefer. I personally like the AMG version on my Clk 500 best. The non-AMG version is just a little too aggresive to me. Since you has try both versions, it seem to me that you like the non-AMG version best so stick with it. The new 2 stages is pretty much allow you to switched between non-AMG and Amg version as a push of the buttons.

 

where's HaryG when we need an expert opinion. Here's your chance to be a hero Hary.

 

Thanks Klinh,

That cleared it up for me and others too.

 

Like many who don't know how or why a Sprintbooster works, Mrs. Behrns thinks an ECU remap is far superior. Its a free country.
I believe if she had the opportunity she'd say elsewise.
That annoying lag or hestation is now a full on immediate rush
Signal amplifiers really make your car accelarate faster.
Shifts are shorter and quicker.
Yes, my car is not ECU molested. At anytime I can unplug it and Oila' its factory original.
All i know is I can smoke the tires without any tricks, something I couldn't do before I used a signal amplifier. My wife drives the car and loves it. Maybe if Mr Behrns bought one for his wife she might even enjoy the remap more.

 

[QUOTE=Hary Gahtoe;4392156]Mrs. Behrns thinks an ECU remap is far superior. QUOTE]


I just got my ECU tuned and still can't drive my car without the Sprint Booster. Just read my ECU upgrade post #23 on the link below.........


https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...upgrade-2.html

 

Klinh: Sup bro, seems like you've had much experience with both sprintboosters and w208's. Can you answer a question for me. You know how it has been said on these boards that if 430's use the CLK55 airbox that it would kill the throttle lag, is this far more noticeable? I currently have VIPclk320's cold air intake and was thinkin about pairing it up with the sprintbooster. Does your car burn more gas than before? thanks for any help.

 

I don't know about the 55 airbox killed throttle lag because I never try it on my Clk 430. But i do know that mine E55 kompressor airbox does not killed the throttle lag on mine Clk 500.

You will LOVE the Sprint booster mods. But I recommended you buy the non-AMG version because the throttle lag is major on the Clk 430. Mpg is the same unless you on the throttle hard all the times.