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i was wondering if any1 here has installed a sprint booster in their v35s here? and what your opinions are of them are?

for those that dont know what it is simply put, is an easy DIY mod that increases throttle response to reduce lag for drive-by-wire cars and there's no hp to be gained.

the only downside i see (from what i've read so far) is that the sprint booster somehow overrides the safety features in down shifting ie. shifting down from 2nd to 1st at 60km/h. and ur mileage as u'd want to press the gas more :thumbsup: .

Prices for these are around 300USD+/-50USD without shipping

Relating articles include:

http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetr...or-testers.html

http://g35driver.com/forums/canada/290929-sprintbooster.html

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Ok I thought I'd bump this thread rather than starting a new one as I remembered this was brought up a while ago.

Before I proceed, just to clarify, I am not selling this product nor am I affiliated with the businesses that are selling these. Purpose of my post is to try and get some of you to try it just like I have because I was a skeptic before but now am a believer!

NO more ifs or maybe it will work....it WORKS period!

A week ago my Merc B200 Turbo was at my mechanics getting a few things done...When I went to pick up my car...he asked me whether I remember how it drives, I said sure...he went and got something, ducked into my car stuck something on underneath the dash...and told me to jump into the car and go for a drive...I did and was instantly blown away! Only needed 1/5th throttle and the car felt like it was possessed! Pushing the accelerator down a bit further gave me instant power across the whole rev range. I asked him what it was he did to the car and he said Sprint Booster. He told me to have it for the day and come back the next day to return or get it if I wanted to...drove around with it the next day went back to my mechanic and paid him no questions asked!

The night before I went and paid for it, I did all my research on the net. People with Mercs and Beemers that had used it were all raving about it...even guys with AMG mercs had them. Finally found out it was available for the V35s as well...so I was contemplating whether or not it would have the same effect as it did on my Merc.

This afternoon I bit the bullet and went to 999 Automotive at Coopers Plains whom I knew stocked it and purchased one for the V. I asked them if they would install it for me and they said no problems come back on Monday coz they were pretty busy then. No worries, paid for it and left. Got home, couldn't wait did a bit of searching on G35 Driver forum and attempted to fit it. Took me 1 min flat..ok maybe 2 to plug it in straight away took it out for a test drive.

I kid you not I could not wipe the smile off my face! Short of doing anything illegal the car was a monster to drive! I had renewed interest in driving the V now and trust me this is no placebo effect or butt dyno imagination. The Sprint Booster does what it is advertised to do which is boost or amplify your throttle and acceleration...no more lag!

Before anyone goes "yeah right what a crock of shit" this mod DOES NOT INCREASE HP in anyway. Whatever power your car puts out it remains the same...all it does is delivers it to you quicker, effortlessly and puts the FUN back in driving!

So yeah there you go, my review on the product which I now have on both my cars.

If you think its a waste of money I would say it would be money better spent than eg: $300-$400 on a brand name CAI and flashy Z tube.

So before you try and show off your keyboard skills and try and talk this down, I challenge you to try it before you comment.

I have come across many negative comments about this product during the course of my research but they have all come from ppl who have not tried it, so bear that in mind.

If anyone here goes out and tries this and does not come back with a smile on his face I will be more than happy for you to call me "STUPID" :rofl:

Cheers and Happy Motoring...you can thank me later!

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looks like I need to try one :rofl:

jon,

more info when you get a sec.

Here's the UK website. These things are made in Greece.

http://www.sprint-booster.co.uk/

Contrary to their installation instructions, no tools were required on the V, I just crawled underneath the drivers side found the plug connecting to the accelerator, unplugged it, stuck the SB in between and plug back on, simple as that.

Great thing about this is it does not void the new car warranty on the Merc as its undetectable in the system.

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any differences or preferences in brands like sprint booster or blitz throttle controller??

i know the blitz throttle controller has a reverse gear lockout. Sprint booster have this?

Never tried the Blitz one so can't really comment but from what I have read they do the same thing except the Blitz version has a few different settings, requires wiring it up and has a fancy display. SB is pretty much stealth. Not sure about reverse gear lockout. I'll let you know if I reverse into a pole at 50km/h :rofl:

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if you guys ahve an aftermarket ECU which can control throttle it will do the same thing.

Basically when you put your foot down on the accelerator on the V35 / 350Z, the butteryfly opens up but not 100%. This make sures that the butterfly opens up 100% hence technically more air / more faster / more power etc.

I know haltech i think are working on or just released a 350Z ECU which can control throttle. Im going to be getting the ECU instead.

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I'm not so sure these can actually make it open 100%. More of a open quicker/faster and also opens more than what the factory map would at a preset throttle position so it seems the car has gained response.

Happy to stand corrected but from what i've read and understand, if you just press on the throttle of a car quicker and harder, same result.

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only aftermarket ECUs can directly control the TB and remove the TB opening limit, this device has already been described as just pushing the throttle more than your foot. ie, it does nothing.

you can spend as little or as much as you want and youll never overcome the ECU throttle limit unless you remap it, or get an aftermarket ECU. there is no other way.

has anyone thought about changing to a cable activated throttle?? i bet its possible

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only aftermarket ECUs can directly control the TB and remove the TB opening limit, this device has already been described as just pushing the throttle more than your foot. ie, it does nothing.

you can spend as little or as much as you want and youll never overcome the ECU throttle limit unless you remap it, or get an aftermarket ECU. there is no other way.

has anyone thought about changing to a cable activated throttle?? i bet its possible

yep E50 /51 Elgrand has this :)

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It does not go from 0 to WOT. Its gradual and what it does is amplify this by about 30% compared to factory..

Like I said theres no point debating this whole thing unless you try it and experience it for yourself. If you ask nicely most places would probably let you try before you buy. The SB websites in US and UK offer a 30 day money back guarantee as well.

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It does not go from 0 to WOT. Its gradual and what it does is amplify this by about 30% compared to factory..

Like I said theres no point debating this whole thing unless you try it and experience it for yourself. If you ask nicely most places would probably let you try before you buy. The SB websites in US and UK offer a 30 day money back guarantee as well.

hey n15m0,

jsut wanted to say i'm glad finally someone gave me a proper answer about the sprint booster,

but as you can see it seems to be a very controversial item on topic even whilst i was researching it on g35driver

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