Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by MMZ_TimeLord
Number 1... I've never heard (even from the manufacturer) that the Sprint Booster is a 'Sprint Booster Power Converter'. It simply remaps the accelerator pedal signal curve. This was tested by our wonderful Woody across the pond.
The only reason this affects the transmission in any way is because it's like stomping your foot down quicker.
And... yes, I HATE sales pitches.
The only reason this affects the transmission in any way is because it's like stomping your foot down quicker.
And... yes, I HATE sales pitches.
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
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Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Yep ! Bit the bullet ! Ordered mine from TVT yesterday.
Positive Feedback next week, I hope.
Just my Dos Centavos !
Positive Feedback next week, I hope.
Just my Dos Centavos !
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by Stogey
Yep ! Bit the bullet ! Ordered mine from TVT yesterday.
Positive Feedback next week, I hope.
Just my Dos Centavos !
Positive Feedback next week, I hope.
Just my Dos Centavos !
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
You won't be disappointed.
I am extremely pleased by it -- no dash warning, no problems at all. The response is super, when I want it, and yet it still allows for a gentle, smooth take-off too.
One question for those who would know: What does that little,low black toggle switch do that is attached to the pedal assembly, that sits below the top end of the gas pedal? While I was wrestling the unit out, I felt and heard that switch click. Not knowing which position is "normal", I set it where I thought it should be. Any clues as to what that is or does?
Again, thanks to all for the install tips and especially the link to the sequence of installation photos.
Spend the $300 -- you'll be very pleased.
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Those of you with SRT's - I can't imagine more throttle response. Doesn't it make the car twitchy (maybe a better word out there)?
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by DICKBEE7631
One question for those who would know: What does that little,low black toggle switch do that is attached to the pedal assembly, that sits below the top end of the gas pedal? While I was wrestling the unit out, I felt and heard that switch click. Not knowing which position is "normal", I set it where I thought it should be. Any clues as to what that is or does?
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I don't recall a toggle switch so I hope someone else here does and can let us both know. Are you sure it is not the kick down switch on the gas pedal. I know it has one but I don't know what it looks like.
Looking in my 2004 Service Manual (page 14-29 Vol. 2) I think it's the "Kickdown Simulator". If you have that Manual and look on page 14-27, what I may have taken as a switch are "snaps" or fastners that may hold that Simulator in place.
If so, what the "h%#l is a "kickdown Simulator"?
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by DICKBEE7631
It's a small, rocker-style switch, located about 3/4 way to the top of the pedal assembly, but mounted on the bottom plate. It's just above that round black cover that you remove to access the assembly mounting nut & washer. If you want, I'll photo it. It definitely clicks, like a switch, when you alter its position.
Looking in my 2004 Service Manual (page 14-29 Vol. 2) I think it's the "Kickdown Simulator". If you have that Manual and look on page 14-27, what I may have taken as a switch are "snaps" or fastners that may hold that Simulator in place.
If so, what the "h%#l is a "kickdown Simulator"?
Looking in my 2004 Service Manual (page 14-29 Vol. 2) I think it's the "Kickdown Simulator". If you have that Manual and look on page 14-27, what I may have taken as a switch are "snaps" or fastners that may hold that Simulator in place.
If so, what the "h%#l is a "kickdown Simulator"?
I spose that makes sense to somebody.....
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
I've decided to give the SB a try. I have a manual. Has anyone with a manual had both the manual and automatic SB on their car at different times and been able to see how they compare in regards to sensitivity? I'd like better throttle reponse, but I don't want to look like a beginner learning how to drive a stick.
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
You might read up on earlier posts but as I remember a lot of stick drivers went with the auto version which was less aggressive, some reported the manual version was real sensitive.
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Another satisfied "Sprint Booster" customer !
Got home from the grind today, the package from TVT was waiting on the doorstep. 15 minutes later I was test driving the XFire with it's newly installed electronic gadget. (Thanks to all who posted installation tips)
The annoying lag which bugged the crap outta me is virtually gone. 0 to 60 foot times has got to be quite a bit quicker or least seems like it would be to me. Since I've never run this car thru the traps, whose to say for sure ? In any case, IMO, worth the expense !
Hey Anthony, do I get a store credit for this shameless lil plug ? lol
Just my Dos Centavos !
Got home from the grind today, the package from TVT was waiting on the doorstep. 15 minutes later I was test driving the XFire with it's newly installed electronic gadget. (Thanks to all who posted installation tips)
The annoying lag which bugged the crap outta me is virtually gone. 0 to 60 foot times has got to be quite a bit quicker or least seems like it would be to me. Since I've never run this car thru the traps, whose to say for sure ? In any case, IMO, worth the expense !
Hey Anthony, do I get a store credit for this shameless lil plug ? lol
Just my Dos Centavos !
Last edited by Stogey; 02-18-2008 at 05:17 PM.
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by dkniess
I've decided to give the SB a try. I have a manual. Has anyone with a manual had both the manual and automatic SB on their car at different times and been able to see how they compare in regards to sensitivity? I'd like better throttle reponse, but I don't want to look like a beginner learning how to drive a stick.
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by dkniess
I've decided to give the SB a try. I have a manual. Has anyone with a manual had both the manual and automatic SB on their car at different times and been able to see how they compare in regards to sensitivity? I'd like better throttle reponse, but I don't want to look like a beginner learning how to drive a stick.
as for the manual SB it's horrificly sensitive, taking off from 1st gear is like a bucking bronco ride. go with the automatic SB's
Last edited by Maxwell; 02-19-2008 at 09:03 AM.
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Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Got my SB a few days ago . . .finally got the time to install it tonite. Think it took me longer to find my tools than do the install !!! I went with removing the side panel, and undoing and moving the upper panel, no problem to get my meat hooks in there to unplug/plug the unit in !
No chance for me to "test drive" the car, as winter is still here and even with the roads bare and dry, just WAYYYYYYY too much gravel out there for me ! Forced to throttle it in the garage . . . sure does seem to have THROTTLE reponse now ! Can't wait to actually DRIVE it !
No chance for me to "test drive" the car, as winter is still here and even with the roads bare and dry, just WAYYYYYYY too much gravel out there for me ! Forced to throttle it in the garage . . . sure does seem to have THROTTLE reponse now ! Can't wait to actually DRIVE it !
Re: Sprint Booster - A "Must-have"!
Originally Posted by Maxwell
as for the manual SB it's horrificly sensitive, taking off from 1st gear is like a bucking bronco ride. go with the automatic SB's
2nd: has anyone put a manual sb on a auto car? if the manual sb is too sensitive for the manual tranny, maybe it's even more sensitive on the auto than the auto sb... just wondering