Agreed. Options are always nice to have, even if you never use them.

 

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I think you heard wrong

 

I'm confused Wrong that someone said he got rid of it, or, that he still has it? And what the heck is that

 

That's just voltage out vs something. Remember, there's the TB to take into account and the like. While the curve should be smooth, there's no reason to think that linear is any holy grail.

Matt

 

I bought one, gave myself plenty of time to 'get used to it', then returned it. I am glad I tried it, and even more happy it is gone.

As a first mod it might be fine, but after significant mods and you are running high HP/TQ, you likely will not want this thing.

For me, it almost felt as if my gas pedal had become binary. Even with a slight pedal depression the throttle was damn near all the way on. Certainly for track or autocross you could not live with this device as it effectively removes all feel and control with the throttle.

To me this is almost the complete opposite of getting some nice Pilotti driving shoes that weigh nothing and increase your pedal sensitivity, instead you are effectively replacing your right foot with a brick by installing this product.

Again, as a first mod, or on any car running close to stock HP/TQ, or on an R50, this might be just fine.

I am sure some love it, but it was NOT for me/my car.

 

what kind of power are you making?

 

Cool, maybe Lynn will let me borrow it for a bit, for a test run.

 

Ha! Do it. That is what I did. A friend of mine let me try it BEFORE I got a tune. I was not really impressed as it did nothing. Then post-tune I tried it again and was blown away. Now I am not saying that you need a tune for this as it is probably the opposite. Im my case thought it just seemed to not do anything on MY car before. I do not like driving my car without it now. I should have mine soon and I will post my thoughts again after putting some miles down.

 

Trying it out from a freind is great advice. Since some people/cars love it, and others no-so-much, if you can try it from a buddy.....do so. While I gave mine many days and miles to test drive, looking back on the experience I knew pretty quickly. So, as noted by mdbsat, if this is for you, then you will know it right off.

 

We increase the throttle responce with all of our custom tunes. I have had people complain about it being too twitchy so I modify the map to slow it down. Actually make it faster than stock, but slower than my regular map. That's the nice thing about a custom Tune. It is actually custom to your needs. The sprint booster is a fancy way up making it plug an play so you can do it at home, but may be too twitchy for some.

 

Takes a bit of getting used to, but my driving habits are starting to accommodate the SB. Much like I had to do when I first got my MINI.

 

So what software are you doing your tunes with?

 

For those of you in No. Ca. area, you are welcomed to visit our facility and try out a Sprint Booster. Installation takes about 5 minutes.

Call ahead for an appointment and we will reserve a SB for you.

There are two versions, one for the manual gearbox and one for the automatic. If the Manual SB is too sensitive, the auto SB has a slightly milder curve (for those with high hp). Also, the ECU adaptation will 'take the edge off' during the first week after install - but the SB effect is still very noticeable - you will know this when you remove it.

As for those with ECU software upgrades - the SB effect will add to your smiles...

 

As far as I know this is merely a throttle remap...It is not supposed to reprogram fuel / air mix.....It doesnt even plug into a port for that ?

Our gas pedals are drive by wire ( meaning electronic - no mehcanical cable ) The Sprint Booster basically advances the signal quicker to the electronic throttle modual making it "think and react faster " than distance pedal is actually pressed....

I just installed the Detroit Tuned By Pass Valve in my 03 MCS, and I lost most of the lag which was apparent while running my A/C .....unlike the OEM valve, it keeps boost from escaping and power is right in first gear and between up shifts.

The Detroit Tuned BPV's starts out as an OEM MINI part, which are then modified by DT to work better. They are only $125.00 and easy to install too. I would do this first IMO, and go from there......my 2 cents.

 

Thanks Gray Raven. I did the DT BPV first and although it helped with a little bit of the delay, it didn't fix the problem, although I got 1 more psi of boost with it. The SB is what really got rid of my lag. Now, if I could just get the dog on car to run right.

 

Wow. I bought a sprintbooster from werkinmini and received it this weekend. I had already tried it so I kinda knew what I was in for but only tried it for a couple of minutes the first time. After a weekend with this new addition to my car all I can say is WOW!!

My car is pretty heavily modded at this point and this was the perfect way to top it all off.

I was skeptical like many about this thing but figured I would give it a shot. I have read many posts on this product. I saw one where someone said if you want to replicate the SB just press the pedal harder. lol. That does NOT replicate the effects of the SB at all. I am just so pleased, this is how the car should have been from the factory! Anyway, anyone local ever wants to give it a shot let me know, you WONT be dissapointed. This takes away any lag in our first gears as well as when shifting. I am pretty confused about all who bash this product, they must not have ever tried it. I guess it is not for everyone BUT I am one satisified customer and you wont see mine on the marketplace

My car is pretty heavily modded at this point and this was the perfect way to top it all off.

 

mdbsat, thanks for sharing your experience. You are correct that most people who don't believe in the product have never tried it. This is a product that you really need to experience to appreciate what it can do. On paper, it may raise skepticism - but on the car, it really works!

This is why we offer a 30-day money back guarantee - no questions asked!

 

Many people are like this, if they cant see it, they dont belive it. So I guess alot of people dont belive there is a city called Rome

 

Sooo true!! Seriously though, the SB gets an A+ IMO.

 

I drive my car hard and I am modded and tuned. I installed it after my tune and I love it. Period

A+ for the SB.

 

Whats an RMW tune? I have an 03 MCS and my girlfriend has an 03 MC (not an S ) She complains that her car is gut-less when the AC is on and wants to do something about it. Anyone have any ideas? ( other than "turn off the AC and open the windows") It's Phoenix and 120 degree weather feels better with AC

 

Revolution MINI Works (RMW) re-tunes the car's software. It allows the car to run better on your specific mods, or if you don't have any mods at all, it'll still bump up the power. A Sprint Booster on your girlfriend's MC wouldn't be a bad idea, but I really don't see it helping with the ac problem. The ac systems just bog down the engine. If you can get to RMW, definitely get your MCS tuned.

 

Have you tried it? Obviously not, i would say.

At low rpm, when you instantly press the gas pedal to the max (WOT), the car's ECU, won't even bother to fully open the throttle body, sth like when you talk to your dog and he ignores you

I tried the Sprint booster on a Z3 3.0i. The car's owner had done sth smart, he made a wiring with a switch, and he could turn it on and off anytime, but not on the fly. Within a few minutes, i tested the car with it first off and then on. I instantly pressed the gas pedal to the max in 2nd gear with it on and off. The acceleration was MUCH harder with it on. I felt that the car ignores my right foot with it off.

Maybe it is time to try one

 

Uhh, don't worry about it Nick. Rick is the resident grumpy old man in here that has a negative opinion on everything. You can't mention a product or mod without his negativity coming out.