New Product...sprint Booster

[CA Automotive UK]

Now this is a good product we think,the Sprint Booster module and we are stocking them now.

Will fit any BMW with "fly by wire" throttle, simple to fit and gives essentially the same effect as the Sport button on an M3, increasing throttle actuation speed and response.

£135 + vat

We would like a forum member to try one out and provide a testimonial, if you are up for this then we will sell the one unit at just £105 Plus vat.

[kpkpkp]

Can try it in mine if you like - can pop round one night this week

Kp

:cool:

PS will it work on the SMG

[cableguy]

Can try it in mine if you like - can pop round one night this week

Kp

:cool:

PS will it work on the SMG

Surely your M3 already has a Sport Button. :confused:

C.

[M_Hunter]

Surely your M3 already has a Sport Button. :confused:

C.

I think it means is engaged all the time :)

M

[kpkpkp]

That is what I am hoping for.

Kp

[cableguy]

Still don't see the point on an ///M Car, as if having to press a button is such a chore to do... :confused:

Each to their own.

C.

[acezak]

Surely your M3 already has a Sport Button. :confused:

C.

so if its on all the time what happens to the button? redundent?

[kpkpkp]

Still don't see the point on an ///M Car, as if having to press a button is such a chore to do... :confused:

Each to their own.

C.

So you get in the car and drive it, but first you have to press the fast button, then you get out turn the car off to go to the bank, get in push the button. It gets on my tits that is the point, it is not a chore it is just an action I would like to forget about.

Kp

[cableguy]

So you get in the car and drive it, but first you have to press the fast button, then you get out turn the car off to go to the bank, get in push the button. It gets on my tits that is the point, it is not a chore it is just an action I would like to forget about.

Kp

Like I said "each to their own"

I look at it this way, £123/158 for one way or £0 to have the choice of both.

Great mod for non ///M Cars.

C.

[kpkpkp]

I did look at installing a switch that would leave it set to sport or "M" all the time but it looks like to much hastle hence the interest

Kp

[Anees]

Can this be disabled too - like a proper sport button?

If the option has not been taken up, I wouldn't mind trying it on my oil burner :)

[Griff]

If i had my car re-mapped would it do the same thing? or part of the re-Map?

As i've thought about re-mapping a '04 325i but dont think the gains are worth it. or are they??

[Raj]

If i had my car re-mapped would it do the same thing? or part of the re-Map?

As i've thought about re-mapping a '04 325i but dont think the gains are worth it. or are they??

I always think it is worth remapping a car. Even if it is not for all out extra BHP/Torque, it will always make a huge difference to the way the car accelerates as it smooths out the response.

As for this device, it will perform as the sport button on the M cars, which means it will decrease the amount you have to press the accelerator for the same level of acceleration (if I am not mistaken), so you would still need to remap your car.

[CA Automotive UK]

hi

personally i must agree that this item seems a bit of a waste on the M3, ideally would like to try it on a different car :)

Remapping will NOT give the same effect. It is always a good idea to remap the car, especially a diesel. We charge £450 for this, and we come out to you.

Can be disabled by unplugging it, but I am guessing would noyt be difficult to rig up a dash mounted button too :)

[Tilly]

are these not essentially the same idea as the resistor mods?

[BigFas]

Roy, if no one else takes you up on the offer, I'll be the guinea piggy

[CA Automotive UK]

Nice one Fas, I wil send the unit out to you this week, just waiting on delivery to us :)

[Anees]

hi

Can be disabled by unplugging it, but I am guessing would noyt be difficult to rig up a dash mounted button too :)

Roy,

Could you please findout more about getting it working with a dash mounted button? I do like the idea of this device, but with a diesel I think I'd probably keep running out of revs with this on all the time! Now a button (like on the M3) would be superb...so I can turn it off when using the car normally! (and a sport/power button would look very nice too! :D

If a button is possible, then I am VERY interested!:cool:

[CA Automotive UK]

h ianees

i will take a look when the first units arrive with us :D

[Saqib]

i take it this is for non-autos only?

[Anees]

h ianees

i will take a look when the first units arrive with us :D

Thanks! Can't wait! ;)

[CA Automotive UK]

No , It Is For Manual, Smg And Auto :d

[Stags]

Any news on the testing of the product yet? I am interested in getting one.

[CA Automotive UK]

FAS should be giving us the required feedback shortly

thanks

[BigFas]

FAS should be giving us the required feedback shortly

thanks

Just awaiting delivery :) I sent the payment through on Friday so hopefully any second now!

[thegolfather]

Roy, what am I likely to notice/feel in my 530i auto?

[Black Sabbath]

Would it not have the same effect as using "sport" mode on the gearbox on the 530's?

[peppernick]

Would it not have the same effect as using "sport" mode on the gearbox on the 530's?
Not really. The Sport mode in your 530 changes the way the gearbox react to throttle input. This device only increases throttle exponential (http://forum.evotechnik.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=2089&d=1125075579).

[thegolfather]

So in lay mans terms the power delivery is stronger and smoother due to the butterfly having a larger opening at the various pedal positions?

The graph comparison is quite impressive - what will I notice in everyday driving?

[Black Sabbath]

Oh okay,I stand corrected,its more like a supercharger then :D

[Phil H]

quite interested in this item. Look forward to the write up off Fas. I take it it would be ok on a 330ci?

[thegolfather]

Oh okay,I stand corrected,its more like a supercharger then :D
Mark, you could have saved a packet! :D

[CA Automotive UK]

The sport button on an Auto box essentially allows the box to change up at higher revs and to maintain revs for longer before changing. On some models it also changes the speed of the shift.

The sprint booster is different concept entirely, it changes the ratio of throttle pedal movement to throttle body opening ( the "gearing" if you will), so you get more throttle opening for less pedal travel.

This unit should work on all cars that have "fly by wire" throttle, on BMW this is most models built after year 2000.

thanks

[thegolfather]

Thanks Roy.

Look forward to Fas' feedback..........

[Black Sabbath]

Mark, you could have saved a packet! :D
Oh I did anyway,but it was always going to go on regardless

[Dibberly]

dam missed this bargain...cant wait for the write up!

Where does it plug in? or have i missed that bit?

[CA Automotive UK]

the unit plugs in behind the throttle pedal :)

[BigFas]

quick semi update

Just got back from Brussels late last night to find the sprint booster waiting for me. Looking at the instructions, seems as there is a bolt on the front of the pedal, which once removed will allow me access to the pedal itself.

Looking at the car today, i don't have that bolt, so am investgating right now, how to get the access to the plug behind the throttle.

watch this space

[BigFas]

had a look at the pedal assembly and can't figure out how to take the pedal out! This is what I have

http://bmwfans.info/original/images/105471_p.png

According the instructions, there should be a bolt at the bottom of the pedal, but this doesn't have one.

the only screws i can see are the ones down the side of where the number "1" is pointing, but they are torx screws with the bit in the middle and I don't have the tools to remove those.

Any ideas? it's a 2002 valvetronic 318 and I have a feeling that it marked a change in the assembly of the accelerator unit :(

[Oz Striker]

Dont suppose this helps?
http://www.bmtown.com/imagedata/all/Sprint-Booster-FittingL.jpg

It also seems to show that screw at the base:confused:

[peppernick]

Fas, try prying out the bottom piece, should be clipped on; the screw is underneath it if there is one, unless the entire base is now clipped on.

[Silver]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=179216&highlight=cleaning+gas+pedal

how bout this

[peppernick]

:cool: ^^^ SORTED ^^^ :cool:

[BigFas]

thanks silver. will have a go this weekend

[crazynor]

have you tried it yet,and what was different? :)

[Stags]

Any news yet guys?

[crazynor]

:confused: :confused: :confused: :p

[crazynor]

hehe...this was a very long weekend i have to say :p

just very interested in how it worked/works...:cool:

[BigFas]

I'm probably the worst "test-bed" known to man right now!!! It was my anniversary this weekend so went away with the wifey and didn't install it. I'm getting some work out of the way this morning and I PROMISE it will be installed today! My apologies to Roy and the forum for the delay

[thegolfather]

Happy Anniversay dude. Hope you had a great weekend.

Looking forward to reading your before and after views on this one......like many others ;)

[benny boy]

Hope you had a good weekend Fas how many years dude.

PIITB for every year remeber ;)

[BigFas]

I've spent the last 45 minutes trying to fit this thing. Bottom line. I just can't get the accelerator off. There's no clip behind the pedal (i've got a pic I'll upload it later). In between checking 101 websites, real-oem etc etc. I just cant suss it out.

I'll return the product to Roy and let someone else pick up the gauntlet :(

[Chaos]

Not yet you won't! Let me know when you're next working from home or have a free evening, I'll come round in the track slag and we'll butcher your car before we properly butcher mine. ;) The first rule of Friday Night Club is that there are no rules. The second rule is - hit it harder!

[Black Sabbath]

Not yet you won't! Let me know when you're next working from home or have a free evening, I'll come round in the track slag and we'll butcher your car before we properly butcher mine. ;) The first rule of Friday Night Club is that there are no rules. The second rule is - hit it harder!
Shit is this a wise move Fas?Captain Chaos with a hammer to remove the plastic pedal :eek: :eek: :eek:

[BigFas]

Not yet you won't! Let me know when you're next working from home or have a free evening, I'll come round in the track slag and we'll butcher your car before we properly butcher mine. ;) The first rule of Friday Night Club is that there are no rules. The second rule is - hit it harder!

Friday afternoon / evening. It'll be on like Donkey Kong

[Phil H]

let us know how you get on, otherwise i am interested in trying it

cheers

[BigFas]

let us know how you get on, otherwise i am interested in trying it

cheers

Phil, it's been sent back to CA, I just can't get my accelerator pedal off, it looks like they've completely changed the design for the 4-pot. Contact Roy, he'll send it out ASAP I'm sure

[Phil H]

hmmm wonder if i may have the same problem, will contact roy anyway cheers

[CA Automotive UK]

Sounds good phil please contact me and i wil get the unit sent out on same deal basis as with Fas :)

thanks

[Phil H]

pm'd before cheers,

[thegolfather]

What's the latest on this?

[crazynor]

patience...waiting...hmmpf...

any news on this?

[Phil H]

i havnt had it yet but it should be on its way.

[thegolfather]

Looking forward to your feedback Phil.

[crazynor]

any news????:p

[Chaos]

Yes, he wrote a whole thread on it.

http://forum.evotechnik.net/showthread.php?t=16611

[crazynor]

THNX very much :p