Sprint Booster...?

GUNN IT · 04-02-2010, 08:02 AM

Has anyone been using Sprint Booster in their cars? I heard it boosts the acceleration, with simple plug-in set up...
Any thoughts?

Check the link below for more accurate description.

http://www.sprintboosterusa.com/t-faq.aspx

G35to330i · 04-02-2010, 10:52 AM

I think you'll find that most folks on this board prefer to use the Burger Motorsports Powerbox or simply called a "PBX". It gives us a modest power increase as well as the benefits provided by the Sprint Booster.

PBX

Wlew · 04-02-2010, 11:26 AM

what about the two together? will that improve anything? I have the pbx but am wondering about the sprintbooster as well

G35to330i · 04-02-2010, 11:30 AM

I do not have either one of these items, but seeing as the perform the same function, albeit it in different locations, I cannot see there being a cumulative gain. The sprint booster (if I recall) is installed somewhere near the gas pedal and intercepts the signal going to the ECU; whilst the PBX is installed at the ECU and performs a similar function.

Since you have the PBX and there is a no-risk 30 day trial for the Sprint Booster you could give it a shot and see what you think. Worst case is you're out $300 for a month-ish and have to send it back. Best case - it's super awesome, your car now runs in the high 11's and beautiful women throw themselves at you as you drive down the street.

YMMV

mike-y · 04-02-2010, 12:17 PM

they both do a throttle remap, though the pbx also changes the fuel map. The sprint booster is probably a bit easier to install and more "invisible" because there is nothing inside the computer compartment.

I don't think the sprint booster is adjustable though, where the pbx lets you choose from 3 different throttle map settings. And just know that a throttle remap won't actually make your car faster, but it will make it a lot more responsive in day to day driving, which makes it *feel* faster. And most people here will agree that it's the throttle mapping on the pbx that makes the car feel so much better.

Wlew · 04-02-2010, 12:21 PM

anybody tried both? wonder if you would get double throttle remapping.... and if this thing is installed, would it screw up the switching of the maps for the pbx?

c_jeong89 · 04-02-2010, 12:33 PM

i doubt the 2 will perform well together. Not much of an electronics expert but I am pretty sure one will just override the other. Seeing as PBX gives you some hp/tq gains I would go with that one. Btw I already have the PBX and its great.

GUNN IT · 04-05-2010, 09:03 AM

Thank you...

Delta0311 · 04-05-2010, 09:16 AM

Go with the PBX, it's cheaper, gives you multiple throttle remaps, and a performance boost.

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G35to330i Private First Class 11 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I think you'll find that most folks on this board prefer to use the Burger Motorsports Powerbox or simply called a "PBX". It gives us a modest power increase as well as the benefits provided by the Sprint Booster. PBX __________________ 2006 330i. Intake, PBX, iPhone + LiquidAUX + vent mount, LOC + JL10w1 + Rockford 250a2 (yeah, it's old) Bethany: What gear are you in? Jay: "Gear"?
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G35to330i Private First Class 11 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I do not have either one of these items, but seeing as the perform the same function, albeit it in different locations, I cannot see there being a cumulative gain. The sprint booster (if I recall) is installed somewhere near the gas pedal and intercepts the signal going to the ECU; whilst the PBX is installed at the ECU and performs a similar function. Since you have the PBX and there is a no-risk 30 day trial for the Sprint Booster you could give it a shot and see what you think. Worst case is you're out $300 for a month-ish and have to send it back. Best case - it's super awesome, your car now runs in the high 11's and beautiful women throw themselves at you as you drive down the street. YMMV __________________ 2006 330i. Intake, PBX, iPhone + LiquidAUX + vent mount, LOC + JL10w1 + Rockford 250a2 (yeah, it's old) Bethany: What gear are you in? Jay: "Gear"?
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	they both do a throttle remap, though the pbx also changes the fuel map. The sprint booster is probably a bit easier to install and more "invisible" because there is nothing inside the computer compartment. I don't think the sprint booster is adjustable though, where the pbx lets you choose from 3 different throttle map settings. And just know that a throttle remap won't actually make your car faster, but it will make it a lot more responsive in day to day driving, which makes it feel faster. And most people here will agree that it's the throttle mapping on the pbx that makes the car feel so much better.
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	anybody tried both? wonder if you would get double throttle remapping.... and if this thing is installed, would it screw up the switching of the maps for the pbx? __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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c_jeong89 Banned 85 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	i doubt the 2 will perform well together. Not much of an electronics expert but I am pretty sure one will just override the other. Seeing as PBX gives you some hp/tq gains I would go with that one. Btw I already have the PBX and its great.
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Go with the PBX, it's cheaper, gives you multiple throttle remaps, and a performance boost.
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