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05-01-2007, 02:23 AM | #1 |
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Sprint Booster anyone?
I've heard nothing but good reviews for these things, and my friend has one in his BMW, its basically an electronic module which overdrives the signals sent by the DBW system. It makes the throttle much more responsive and reduces the slight lag we all hate.
http://www.sprintbooster.gr/en/index.php But, they don't make them for any Toyotas... I've just emailed them to ask if they ever plan to, so let's keep our fingers crossed!
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05-01-2007, 03:24 AM | #2 |
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Thomas.. the pioneer = D
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05-01-2007, 03:29 AM | #3 |
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hahah sure, buy me an oscilloscope and a degree in electronic engineering and I could become a pioneer
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05-01-2007, 02:44 PM | #4 |
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I'd be interested.
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05-01-2007, 03:45 PM | #5 |
how is the signal altered in order to make it "quicker"?
all it is is 1 or 2 potentiometers in the thorttle pedal that lets the throttle body know how to move the butterfly. how slow could that be??? |
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05-01-2007, 03:55 PM | #6 |
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lol.
yesterday I was thinking about how the DBW system could be modded for this purpose... and I was thinking it cant be that difficult. |
05-01-2007, 08:36 PM | #7 |
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Im in.
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05-04-2007, 12:34 PM | #8 |
I would love one of these assuming the price is not too cost prohibitive.
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05-04-2007, 12:37 PM | #9 |
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There is definitely a little bit of lag there. For example, when rev matching in my car I have to blip the gas and hope I nailed it, because by the time the engine responds to my foot I'm already letting off the clutch. Granted I'm comfortable enough in the car now to know within a few hundred RPM how much I gave her, but still, it would be nice if it was instantaneous. I'm listening Thomas.
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03-04-2009, 10:49 PM | #10 |
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Just saw the SprintBooster in the latest Import Tuner. They do list one for the Yaris now. http://www.sprintboosterusa.com/c-198-toyota.aspx
$329...ouch. Anybody try one of these? |
03-04-2009, 11:28 PM | #11 |
It better suck and fuck me for 330 bucks
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03-04-2009, 11:40 PM | #12 |
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so it does the same thing as the blitz throttle controller?
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03-05-2009, 10:07 AM | #13 |
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Yes, but it is not adjustable. From what I understand there are two models, the "mild" and "aggressive", so you buy the chip that suits you.
You'd be disappointed to find that $330 buys you a little plastic plug that weighs next to nothing. But it definitely changes the throttle response, fooling the ECU into thinking you're stepping on your accelerator than you really are.
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03-05-2009, 10:26 AM | #14 |
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yes, now Blitz and Pivot have similar devices with several degrees of adjustability (even economy modes that reduce throttle response), far more interesting!
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03-06-2009, 01:56 AM | #15 |
Would be good if there was a blutooth program that could do this via your mobile phone. If anyone goes into production, remember me.
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03-05-2009, 06:30 PM | #16 |
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I already use this sprint booster (mild) on my turbo yaris..
faster respond But fuel also very fast respond he he he.. but my wife told me feel different "too fast" for low RPM-hi respond they works like positive exponential curve on Radio control car available in mild & aggressive. install only in minutes on all drive by wire car.. the price IDR 3.000.000 (expensive)
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03-05-2009, 06:44 PM | #17 |
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so weird my friend just told me about this last night....so weird..eerie!
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03-05-2009, 07:14 PM | #18 | |
Start another Oil Thread!
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or for free you could just push the gas pedal sooner ;)
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