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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Just ordered The Sprint Booster its like the Blizt Throttle Control, but better. This is the company that invented it. I'm startting to not like our gas pedal and the way it responds.

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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Hi Bacardi

Excuse my ignorance, but could you explain what it does, please?

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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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It improves throttle response.. in turn.. faster acceleration. Something the SC430 needs VERY badly.

Bacardi.. Please keep us posted as I might be interested in this.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks gottagitmines, so I presume it is a bit of 'electronics'!
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This device equals to having quick and heavy right foot
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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by WIL44
Thanks gottagitmines, so I presume it is a bit of 'electronics'!
Correct.. Plug and play.

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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Nice, thanks.
"A picture talks a thousand words"

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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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from what i understand Sprint Booster is much better then the Biltz control. as soon as i get it, i will let you know because my responce sucks. you get 3 responces, stock, sport and race. you see what you like best and set it. all 3 are different.
gottaigmines you will be the first to know.
anyone want to know more do a internet search Sprint Booster.
comes with 30 day money back guarantee. how can you go wrong.

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Old May 29, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Wow...almost seems too easy! I have heard that the Blitz is pretty good, but I have to admit this site's ad looks a little "too good to be true" like the children's toys that say "easy assembly", LOL.

My interest is piqued though! If it works well for you, please post results, driving impressions, install pics, etc. I love their little plug and play cartoon above and on their link! LOL

http://www.sprintboostersales.com/de...430&engine=Gas
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Old May 29, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Sprint booster is supposed to be a good product. Lots of BMW and MB drivers use it.

If not for the $300 price tag, I might just get one. I think it is overpriced, so now I just use a heavy right foot.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Hope it works good. I wish a company could flash our ECU, I havent seen anyone do that on our cars.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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I have the blitz throttle control and am happy with it. In reading about sprint booster it seems as though its the same device. However the install for sprint booster sounds much easier then the blitz system. The blitz was not difficult it just had some more devices to deal with. I would be interested in any ones report.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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when i get it, i will let everyone know what i think. yes the cost is high but if it dose the job to me it will be worth it. best part money back guarantee.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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I have the Sprint on one of my other cars. Great addition. I have been considering it for my SC since the day I got it.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bacardi
gottagitmines
from what i understand Sprint Booster is much better then the Biltz control. as soon as i get it, i will let you know because my responce sucks.
bacardi, it sounds like you need to reset your ECU if your response is that bad. I agree that the response programmed into the SC430 is not that great and seems to be programmed to only get worse, but when you reset your ECU, it does get closer to reasonable. I'd recommend resetting your ECU before installing the Sprint or Blitz just to have a better feel for what improvements it actually brings. You will probably still have to do a periodic reset even after you install it to achieve the best performance.
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