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Sprint Booster - Selectable Programming Throttle Enhancement ( 5, 6 & 7 Series )

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:52:00 GMT

Sprint Booster - Selectable Programming Throttle Enhancement ( 5, 6 & 7 Series )
Buy Now: ~~$329.00~~ $289.95

Your BMW is great, but sometimes subtle tweaks can have dramatic improvements!

Since the advent of drive-by-wire people have been crying out for improved throttle response. Due to the fact that many of these modern drive by wire car have brutal driveability issues for so many folks, the Sprint Booster product was conceived, developed, and born as a simple solution that anyone could install.
Sprint Booster team developed and patented their product, investing a great deal of time and resources in R&D. As more and more people tried the product, they have reported back valuable feedback to make the product the fully realized solution it is today.

A lot of people have misconceptions on how Sprint Booster modules operate. We admit, we believed this product to be somewhat silly when we heard what it proposed to offer. Like many owners who modify their car, you are probably sceptical as well when it comes to a product that makes the claim "to fix or improve" throttle response on a car like your BMW.
In fact, Sprint Boosters have been more popular in the Euro car market than any other (BMW, Porsche, Audi and Mercedes Benz).

Sprint Booster is a simple plug and play unit that allows the end user to adjust the throttle pedals response and curve, to better match how the driver feels the engine should respond.
Before the advent of Drive-by-wire, a metal cable offered a direct connection to the engines throttle-butterfly (a valve that adjusts how much air is ingested). As modern technology has demanded a more flexible electrical system, and more compact engine bay drive by wire and its non-linear behaviour was implemented. Believe it or not, many manufactures believe that the delay and behaviour of there Drive by wire systems offer an "easier to drive" experience. However- if you own one of these, you know that these delays are very bothersome.

Sprint booster is the quick and easy fix and our customers have truly confirmed for us how much they enjoy the improvements! What a great way to improve your 5 6 or 7 series, a super quick DIY install can have you feeling a sporty difference in under 5 min!

Applications:

5, 6 & 7 Series:

Model year 2001 - Current, All Gas & Diesel Engines

Here is the quick FAQ with excellent info and facts to dispel myths or misconceptions you may have about the product.

1. I have seen this sort of thing before, isn’t this just like XYZ throttle controller product from ZYX country?
Sprint Booster is an internationally patented product. No one has invested the amount of time and resources they have to enhance the electronic “DRIVE BY WIRE” system. It is protected by a patent (GR1005429) in front of OBI (patent office in Greece) as well as internationally by patent application in front of PCT (WO2007066155).
Second, Sprint Booster is far more advanced than people think. The circuitry inside Sprint Booster is monitoring pedal travel on the fly, or in other words, basing its output on what the driver is doing with his foot analysing angular change, rate of change, and more. Using that information, Sprint Booster is far more effective at providing the right amount of throttle inputs to the ECU that are in line with what you (the driver) are demanding. This is regardless of WOT or partial throttle situations (the inputs are not simply translated linearly, therefore the argument that the Sprint Booster makes 80% throttle behave like 100% throttle are not true)

2. I can get a tune. Why would I waste my time with Sprint Booster?
The best way to answer this question goes back to how our product works. If you step on the pedal, a Sprint Booster is providing your ECU with a very accurate interpretation of what you want in regards to throttle. While Tuning system can modify your throttle MAPS to change thresholds, it’s very hard to get just the right amount of throttle response in certain situations, which ultimately means the map that is incuded on your tune may still not be the ideal match for your needs or tastes.
With a Sprint Booster, at your disposal, there are 2 levels of throttle response that the developers have created from many years of experence and testing. You can enjoy a very fluid response, or a even snappier one.
Low gear hesitation, or strange shifting when going on and off of the throttle are typical complaints that the Sprint Booster can solve.
Sprint Booster is not a tuner. It’s simply a plug and play modification that takes 5 minutes to install that connects to your pedal connector. It measures your inputs and translates a modified signal more in line with your expectations. This product works well with Tuning software maps that do not aggressively change the stock throttle maps (most BMW tunes)

3. Is Sprint Booster Safe... will this hurt my car?
If properly installed, yes Sprint Booster is very safe. Safety is something they take very seriously. This is why we subjected our product to ultra high TUV SUD testing which some would argue is the highest technical testing standard in the world. Sprint Booster has passed successfully the TUV tests (TUV SUD Automotive) and it is certified with European Conformity type approval ( E.C. type approval mark No e24031712) with regard to Directive 72/245/EEC as last amended by Directive 2006/28/EC.
The e – mark is printed on each device. For more information about TUV can be found on the USA TUV website http://tuvamerica.com/industry/automotive.cfm

4. Where is Sprint Booster manufactured?
Sprint Booster is 100% made in Europe

5. 30 day money back guarantee? But what’s the catch?
No catch. With the Sprint Booster product line the entire dealer network, including VAC, offer a 30 day trial. As long as your purchasing it at direct Sprint Booster dealer, it doesn’t matter.
If you don’t like the product for whatever reason. RETURN IT and get 100% of your money back immediately. To take that promise even further. If you purchase your sprint booster from us and have any issues with the product or VAC. Email Sprint Booster directly info@sprintboosterusa.com. They are very serious about their brand and customer service!

6. Will my dealership void my warranty or know I did something to my throttle response?
No, Sprint Booster is not reflashing or modifying your cars ECU or subsystems. It simply translates your throttle pedal inputs. In a sense restoring the "traditional cable system" feel to your modern BMWs throttle, that older BMWs enjoyed for so many years.
Sprint Booster can be uninstalled at any time should you feel uncomfortable bringing your car into the dealership. Furthermore, with sprint booster installed, it cannot be detected by any diagnostic tool.
In fact, these product works so well, that a few dealerships currently sell Sprint Boosters as a safe and effective way of improving how a model drives.

Includes:

Sprint Booster Module
Quick Plug-and-Play Remote Harness and display LED
Full Instructions
Velcro and Wire tie
Features :
- Fast install
- On the fly adjustment from the drivers seat at any time
- Fully reversible & undetectable
- Safe, reliable performance
- Satisfaction assured, don't like it? Send it back for a refund

Visit Throttle Controllers to see additional products in this category.

Sprint Booster - Selectable Programming Throttle Enhancement ( 1, 3 & Z Series )

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:11:00 GMT

Sprint Booster - Selectable Programming Throttle Enhancement ( 1, 3 & Z Series )
Buy Now: ~~$329.00~~ $289.95

Your BMW is great, but sometimes subtle tweaks can have dramatic improvements!

A lot of people have misconceptions on how Sprint Booster modules operate. Like many owners who modify their car, you are probably sceptical when it comes to a product that makes the claim "to fix or improve" throttle response on a car like your BMW. In fact, Sprint Boosters have been more popular in the Euro car market than any other (BMW, Porsche, Audi and Mercedes Benz).

Sprint booster is a simple plug and play unit that allows the end user to adjust the throttle pedals response and curve, to better match how the driver feels the engine should respond.
Before the advent of Drive-by-wire, a metal cable offered a direct connection to the engines throttle-butterfly ( a valve that adjusts how much air is ingested). As modern technology has demanded a more flexible electrical system, and more compact engine bay drive by wire and its non-linear behaviour was implemented. Believe it or not, many manufactures believe that the delay and behaviour of there Drive by wire systems offer an "easier to drive" experience. However- if you own one of these, you know that these delays are very bothersome. Sprint booster is the quick and easy fix!

----Manual & SMG Transmission Applications:

1 & 3 Series:	Model year 2001 - Current, All Gas & Diesel Engines
Z4 & Z4M:	Model year 2001- Current
Z3M:	Model year 2001 with S54 engine
M3:	Model year 2001 - Current w/ 6 Speed & SMG
Exceptions	Z3 & Z3 M Coupe models with S52 engine - not applicable

----Automatic & DCT Transmission Applications:

1 & 3 Series:	Model year 2001 - Current, All Gas & Diesel Engines
Z4:	Model year 2001 - Current, All Gas & Diesel Engines
M3:	2008-Current DCT models

Includes:

Sprint Booster Module
Quick Plug-and-Play Remote Harness and display LED
Full Instructions
Velcro and Wire tie
Features :
- Fast install
- On the fly adjustment from the drivers seat at any time
- Fully reversible & undetectable
- Safe, reliable performance
- Satisfaction assured, don't like it? Send it back for a refund

Here is the quick FAQ with excellent info and facts to dispel myths or misconceptions you may have about the product.

1. I have seen this sort of thing before, isn’t this just like xyz throttle controller product from xyz country?
Sprint Booster is a patented product. No one has invested the amount of time and resources they have to enhance the electronic “DRIVE BY WIRE” system. It is protected by a patent (GR1005429) in front of OBI (patent office in Greece) as well as internationally by patent application in front of PCT (WO2007066155).
Second, Sprint Booster is far more advanced than people think. The circuitry inside Sprint Booster is monitoring pedal travel on the fly, or in other words, basing its output on what the driver is doing with his foot analysing angular change, rate of change, and more. Using that information, Sprint Booster is far more effective at providing the right amount of throttle inputs to the ECU that are in line with what you (the driver) are demanding. This is regardless of WOT or partial throttle situations (the inputs are not simply translated linearly, therefore the theory that the Sprint Booster makes 80% throttle behave like 100% throttle are not true). Try one, you will see!

2. I can get a tune. Why would I waste time and money with a Sprint Booster?
The best way to answer this question goes back to how our product works. If you step on the pedal, the Sprint Booster is providing your ECU with a very accurate interpretation of what you want in regards to throttle. While Tuning system can modify your throttle MAPS to change thresholds, it’s very hard to get just the right amount of throttle response in certain situations, which ultimately means the map that is included on your tune may still not be the ideal match for your needs or tastes.
With a Sprint Booster at your disposal, there are 2 levels of throttle response that the developers have created from many years of experience and testing. You can enjoy a very fluid response, or a even snappier one. You could also turn the Sprint booster off for another driver if you wish.
Low gear hesitation, or strange shifting when going on and off of the throttle are typical complaints that the Sprint Booster can solve.
Sprint Booster is not a tuner. It’s simply a plug and play modification that takes 5 minutes to install that connects to your pedal connector. It measures your inputs and translates a modified signal more in line with your expectations. This product works well with Tuning software maps that do not aggressively change the stock throttle maps (most BMW tunes)

3. Is Sprint Booster Safe... will this hurt my car?
If properly installed, yes Sprint Booster is very safe. Safety is something they take very seriously. This is why Sprint Boosters are subjected to testing to meet ultra high TUV SUD tests which some would argue are the highest technical testing standard in the world. The Sprint Booster has passed successfully each TUV test (TUV SUD Automotive) and it is certified with European Conformity type approval ( E.C. type approval mark No e24031712) with regard to Directive 72/245/EEC as last amended by Directive 2006/28/EC.
The e – mark is printed on each device. For more information about TUV can be found on the USA TUV website http://tuvamerica.com/industry/automotive.cfm

4. Where is Sprint Booster manufactured?
Sprint Booster is 100% made in Europe

5. 30 day money back guarantee? But what’s the catch?
No catch. With the Sprint Booster product line the entire dealer network, including VAC, offer a 30 day trial. As long as your purchasing it at direct Sprint Booster dealer, it doesn’t matter.
If you don’t like the product for whatever reason. RETURN IT and get 100% of your money back immediately. To take that promise even further. If you purchase your sprint booster from us and have any issues with the product or VAC. Email Sprint Booster directly info@sprintboosterusa.com. They are very serious about their brand and customer service!

6. Will my dealership void my warranty or know I did something to my throttle response?
No, Sprint Booster is not reflashing or modifying your cars ECU or subsystems. It simply translates your throttle pedal inputs. In a sense restoring the "traditional cable system" feel to your modern BMWs throttle, that older BMWs enjoyed for so many years.
Sprint Booster can be uninstalled at any time should you feel uncomfortable bringing your car into the dealership. Furthermore, with sprint booster installed, it cannot be detected by any diagnostic tool.
In fact, these product works so well, that a few dealerships currently sell Sprint Boosters as a safe and effective way of improving how a model drives.

Visit Throttle Controllers to see additional products in this category.