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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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Got to see what all the fuss is all about.....just order one too.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
Sprintbooster will ship tomorrow. There was a delay in shipping for some reason. Anyway, I should get it sometime next week. I'll post my findings. As far as I know, nobody on here has done this to an E500. I'm sure the entire car will catch fire as soon as I start it up.
Clayton,

It is shipping today....I will be sending you the tracking details shortly...
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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Cool man, thanks!!!! Can't wait
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
Cool man, thanks!!!! Can't wait
Clayton,

Check email, tracking details send...
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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dammit, i just stumbled on the thread and now i'm wanting one. i can't believe i'm thinking about spending 250 on this little contraption. someone talk me out of it. is it really that good cuz my throttle response is already good.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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dammit, i just stumbled on the thread and now i'm wanting one. i can't believe i'm thinking about spending 250 on this little contraption. someone talk me out of it. is it really that good cuz my throttle response is already good.
Ummm.... No... I won't talk you out of it.

Get it... You'll love it.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
GOD DAMMIT, you f*ckers!

You guys are gonna make me get one of these stupid things. I know I'm gonna plow into someone when I'm sitting in traffic. I will then come back on here and demand that all of you chip in 50 bucks for the repairs!
lol good luck with the $50 part lol
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This thing will teach you fellers not to tail gate. I think everyone could use one of these.
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Isn't this thing worthless after 1500 miles? These cars adapt to the input pattern right? I would like to see some discussion on that.
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If the car is thinking that your driving WOT, then it will adapt to it. Also you could just reset the ECU. Done for another 1500 miles!
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