Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Great mod on MCS - Sprint Booster

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 10:35 PM
  #1  
asinn's Avatar
asinn
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Great mod on MCS - Sprint Booster

hi guys,

i just bought a Sprint Booster on ebay, and it was a great mod, it can compare to the pulley but much easier to install.

THe product is simply just a electric wire connector that intercept the gas pedal to the throttle body.

it doesn't increase power of your car but it will make you feel the power comes on at 2000 rpm.

it simply just make your throttle much more sensitive, so when u used to floor the throttle to make it fully open, now you only need to step on the gas 1/2 way the throttle will fully open.

and its realtively cheap.... only $US300, i recommand it to anyone that feel your MCS low end power is crap.

have a look, i highly recommand it

http://www.sprint-booster.co.uk/defa...ookiecheck=yes&

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sprin...23040970QQrdZ1

regards
Alfred
 
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 10:42 PM
  #2  
Eric_Rowland's Avatar
Eric_Rowland
OVERDRIVE
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (3)
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 13,382
Likes: 47
From: Santa Cruz, CA
Sounds like snake oil.
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:08 AM
  #3  
gmcdonnell's Avatar
gmcdonnell
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
I'm gettin' one of these as soon as that $10,000,000 (US) arrives in my bank account. (It's being wired by a really nice banker in Africa who just need to get the money out of his country.)
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:12 AM
  #4  
mozzarella's Avatar
mozzarella
Banned
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,381
Likes: 0
Another magic mod.
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:26 AM
  #5  
hornguys's Avatar
hornguys
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 716
Likes: 0
From: Cumming, GA
Moderator:

This thread should be in the P.T. Barnum forum.
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:52 AM
  #6  
norm03s's Avatar
norm03s
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,808
Likes: 2
From: Ellicott City, Maryland USA
Asinn, what happens
it simply just make your throttle much more sensitive, so when u used to floor the throttle to make it fully open, now you only need to step on the gas 1/2 way the throttle will fully open.
to the other 1/2 throttle from there to the floor board?

News flash, my right foot saved me $300. Plus shipping today!
I will share this TOP SECRET info if you ask nicely.
Not as good as this though;
http://www.nickyee.com/flash/prediction.html
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:32 AM
  #7  
SpunkytheTuna's Avatar
SpunkytheTuna
4th Gear
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
There's just no shortage of fools trying to oil my snake.

And it doesn't even squeak.
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 09:49 AM
  #8  
chows4us's Avatar
chows4us
6th Gear
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,478
Likes: 2
Dont let the nahsayers down ...

After all, it comes

"direct from Greece"

Yup, as soon as that $10M arrives, I'm getting two
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2007 | 05:50 PM
  #9  
minianni's Avatar
minianni
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
I wonder if it shouldn't be "assinine"
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 06:40 PM
  #10  
4wheels's Avatar
4wheels
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
I'm on a few other car forums as well, and the sad thing is this snake oil salesman has got a bunch of people fooled. Some other idiots are actually arguing if this thing increases HP!
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:21 PM
  #11  
minimarks's Avatar
minimarks
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,362
Likes: 1
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Just double stick a cork on the gas pedal... Shipped directly from a Wilkes County Moonshiner!
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:25 PM
  #12  
gnatster's Avatar
gnatster
6th Gear
iTrader: (6)
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,952
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Ok, so it's a device that makes the throttle pedal travel effectivly shorter. Interesting, but it give you less pedal modulation ability. Good or those that want that, but alas, not for me.
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:44 PM
  #13  
MUShadd's Avatar
MUShadd
6th Gear
iTrader: (11)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 1
From: Destin, FL
just think about how much faster your 1/4 mile times will be...your foot only has to travel half as far to get full throttle..that 1 thousandths of a second is well worth 300 USD:impatient

this gives me an idea...im gona invent a device that will allow you to work the muscles in your ankle, so you can build up strength in your foot to push the throttle down faster than before! 299.99 should i start a sign up list here?

1. ME
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:55 PM
  #14  
COR BLMY's Avatar
COR BLMY
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,349
Likes: 2
From: Concord, California
I want 2 then I will have 1/4 of the movement needed for WOT

Would I wire in series or parallel ?

These folks have many other GREAT items !

http://kalecoauto.com/
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 10:20 PM
  #15  
El_Griton's Avatar
El_Griton
6th Gear
iTrader: (10)
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 0
From: Carmel Valley Village, CA
WOW, seasonal tire air. ive been in the market for some air for a while now. where have you been baby!

man that site is FILLED with some great ones, Personal fav, the butt dyno! LOL!
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:07 AM
  #16  
motonikki812's Avatar
motonikki812
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Santa Barbara, CA
That Kalecoauto site is absolutely Brilliant!

I have not laughed that hard in Long time....

Thank you!
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:37 AM
  #17  
biggripper's Avatar
biggripper
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,263
Likes: 5
From: Vacaville, CA
I try not to make a habit of dropping $300 bucks on every gizmo that someone with 11 total posts "recommands".
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:28 AM
  #18  
Veni_Vidi_Vici's Avatar
Veni_Vidi_Vici
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
From: Washington, PA
Guys! He's not selling the thing, he just bought one. Maybe you should cut him a little slack. Save the vituperation for those that want to sell you a $600 pulley.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:47 AM
  #19  
eager2own's Avatar
eager2own
6th Gear
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,374
Likes: 0
From: Southlake, TX
That Kalecoauto site is absolutely Brilliant!
I'm gonna order the cross-drilled brake lines.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:50 AM
  #20  
Bahamabart's Avatar
Bahamabart
6th Gear
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Florida
What a great site - wish I had bought their dual exhaust .

I can only hope they become a NAM Vendor and offer group buys. IF Paolo Uber and these buys merged all other vendors would be doomed .

Bart
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:46 AM
  #21  
polizei's Avatar
polizei
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,398
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Originally Posted by Veni_Vidi_Vici
Guys! He's not selling the thing, he just bought one. Maybe you should cut him a little slack. Save the vituperation for those that want to sell you a $600 pulley.
Actually PU sells a pulley for $800....and if you want a sticker they sell those for only $45!

http://1346843.estore.networksolutio...tail.bok?no=99

-Cody
 

Last edited by polizei; Jun 25, 2007 at 07:50 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:26 AM
  #22  
ignote's Avatar
ignote
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Originally Posted by SpunkytheTuna
There's just no shortage of fools trying to oil my snake.

And it doesn't even squeak.

You put oil on the snake to reduce friction.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:38 AM
  #23  
Motor On's Avatar
Motor On
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 20,848
Likes: 15
Originally Posted by gnatster
Ok, so it's a device that makes the throttle pedal travel effectivly shorter. Interesting, but it give you less pedal modulation ability. Good or those that want that, but alas, not for me.
So we agree it does work!
Originally Posted by Veni_Vidi_Vici
Guys! He's not selling the thing, he just bought one. Maybe you should cut him a little slack. Save the vituperation for those that want to sell you a $600 pulley.
And it saves money!
Originally Posted by polizei
Actually PU sells a pulley for $800....and if you want a sticker they sell those for only $45!

http://1346843.estore.networksolutio...tail.bok?no=99

-Cody
Just more money than we first realized!
Originally Posted by norm03s
News flash, my right foot
Ahhh wait don't send your money yet!!!!!! There IS a catch I just knew that Pb thing on the end of my leg just HAD to have a purpose!!!!
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:01 AM
  #24  
asinn's Avatar
asinn
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
well... you don't have to believe me, do a google on this product, you will see a lot of happy Benz, audi, VW user posting their experience with this product on forums.

i am not trying to sell anything here, just want to share my experience thats all
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:17 AM
  #25  
minimarks's Avatar
minimarks
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,362
Likes: 1
From: Winston-Salem, NC
When I raced Motocross we used a quick throttle so your wrist and hand didn't have to turn as far... This assisted you when going on and off the gas in turns and going over jumps....It helped a lot in that, but gave you no more POWER, just quicker throttle response and your right arm in a better position...
 
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:47 AM.