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Thomasd 05-08-2011 11:05 PM

30 day money back guarantee! I will try it.

gaveup 05-09-2011 04:11 PM

Everyone in this thread that thinks the Sprint Booster is some magical fix for the "throttle lag" being described on the 370z is a moron or doesn't actually KNOW what this throttle lag is.

Many people have tried to use logic to explain how this works on amping up the throttle voltage to give a perceived increase in response on here, and no one is even caring to listen.

You all can go out and spend $300 on this unit all you want, but at the end of the day, when your oil temps are above the threshold set by nissan in the ECU, it doesn't matter if you tap the gas, or floor it...your car will ELECTRONICALLY limit the throttle input/opening response.

This isn't rocket science and I don't know how many times this needs to be said.

Oh, and whoever said this is just like hitting an M button on a BMW...You have obviously never been in or driven a car with this feature. A LOT more is changed than just the throttle sensitivity.

Thomasd 05-10-2011 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup (Post 1099209)
Everyone in this thread that thinks the Sprint Booster is some magical fix for the "throttle lag" being described on the 370z is a moron or doesn't actually KNOW what this throttle lag is.

Many people have tried to use logic to explain how this works on amping up the throttle voltage to give a perceived increase in response on here, and no one is even caring to listen.

You all can go out and spend $300 on this unit all you want, but at the end of the day, when your oil temps are above the threshold set by nissan in the ECU, it doesn't matter if you tap the gas, or floor it...your car will ELECTRONICALLY limit the throttle input/opening response.

This isn't rocket science and I don't know how many times this needs to be said.

Oh, and whoever said this is just like hitting an M button on a BMW...You have obviously never been in or driven a car with this feature. A LOT more is changed than just the throttle sensitivity.

Not EVERYONE thinks that and we are talking about what happens with high temps. This just will give the care a better throttle response right out of the driveway.

Westwood 05-10-2011 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomasd (Post 1100483)
Not EVERYONE thinks that and we are talking about what happens with high temps. This just will give the care a better throttle response right out of the driveway.

Amen! :tup:

UNKNOWN_370 05-10-2011 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup (Post 1099209)
Everyone in this thread that thinks the Sprint Booster is some magical fix for the "throttle lag" being described on the 370z is a moron or doesn't actually KNOW what this throttle lag is.

Many people have tried to use logic to explain how this works on amping up the throttle voltage to give a perceived increase in response on here, and no one is even caring to listen.

You all can go out and spend $300 on this unit all you want, but at the end of the day, when your oil temps are above the threshold set by nissan in the ECU, it doesn't matter if you tap the gas, or floor it...your car will ELECTRONICALLY limit the throttle input/opening response.

This isn't rocket science and I don't know how many times this needs to be said.

Oh, and whoever said this is just like hitting an M button on a BMW...You have obviously never been in or driven a car with this feature. A LOT more is changed than just the throttle sensitivity.

Ho humm... look at Mr. Self Righteous calling his fellow forum mates morons. Takes one to know one huh??? This mod is not the greatest $300 investment out there monitarily but it does what it claims. Enough people are satisfied with the general result so who the f... are you coming in here like Mr. Hot$h1t calling people morons.
As far as the oil temps, that has nothing to do with this. And it doesn't affect on the road. And even so. The Z is cheaper than a 335 by a pretty penny and is faster while being N/A. Any non poser idiot can easily install an oil cooler for $700 or are you to stupid to order one and get it installed????
If you know bimmers so well, go trade n buy. We don't need that germaphile or guys that think like germaphiles cuz they drove around in a bimmer a few times, in the JDM society anyway. You came off like a total a$$h0le and didn't back up anything you said with concrete info. Do us a favor n :gtfo2:
:inoutroflpuke:

PS. Your an even bigger moron cuz you so call, claim to be an owner of a 2010 Z, but we all knew about the oil issue since april of 09. If it bothered you so much why not buy a 128 with sprt pkg or base 135? Yeah the only moron round here is you.

A 2 Z 05-11-2011 10:46 AM

:wtf2: fierce language. cover my eyes! :eek:



:drama:

HoneyBadger 05-11-2011 01:41 PM

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gaveup 05-11-2011 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1102536)
Ho humm... look at Mr. Self Righteous calling his fellow forum mates morons. Takes one to know one huh??? This mod is not the greatest $300 investment out there monitarily but it does what it claims. Enough people are satisfied with the general result so who the f... are you coming in here like Mr. Hot$h1t calling people morons.
As far as the oil temps, that has nothing to do with this. And it doesn't affect on the road. And even so. The Z is cheaper than a 335 by a pretty penny and is faster while being N/A. Any non poser idiot can easily install an oil cooler for $700 or are you to stupid to order one and get it installed????
If you know bimmers so well, go trade n buy. We don't need that germaphile or guys that think like germaphiles cuz they drove around in a bimmer a few
times, in the JDM society anyway. You came off like a total a$$h0le and didn't back up anything you said with concrete info. Do us a favor n :gtfo2:
:inoutroflpuke:

PS. Your an even bigger moron cuz you so call, claim to be an owner of a 2010 Z, but we all knew about the oil issue since april of 09. If it bothered you so much why not buy a 128 with sprt pkg or base 135? Yeah the only moron round here is you.

Where did I say anything about the oil issue bothering me? Did you even read the thread before coming back with this "Captain Internet to the rescue" type of reply? I'm going to guess you didn't.

Oil temps have nothing to do with throttle delay and lag? Seriously? Since you obviously read this whole thread, you must have saw this youtube link posted:

YouTube - 370z Hot vs Cold Throttle Response Time

The overall idea this thread evolved into implying is that this sprint booster fixes the common known issue "throttle lag or delay". Which it doesn't. It simply modifies the voltage from the pedal and rescales it to provide a "quicker" response. If you haven't figured out exactly how this product works by now, I really don't know what to tell you. Since it has been completely spoon fed to you (and others who don't know) by other members.

And please let me know where I said anything about a BMW being so fantastic? Once again, if you had even taken the time to READ THE THREAD, you would have seen this quote:


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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 1006661)
It increases throttle response. Just like pushing the 'M' button in a Bimmer.

My reply to this simply stated:

"Oh, and whoever said this is just like hitting an M button on a BMW...You have obviously never been in or driven a car with this feature. A LOT more is changed than just the throttle sensitivity."

I'm missing where I was exactly turning into a "germaphile or guys that think like germaphile" because I know that the "M button" does a lot more than just change the throttle sensitivity. Sorry I know about more than 1 car?

And I feel bad for anyone that pays $700 for an oil cooler...

6spd 05-11-2011 08:09 PM

you sure are smart! you have the answer for everything don't you?!

gaveup 05-12-2011 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spd (Post 1104785)
you sure are smart! you have the answer for everything don't you?!

For some things, I do.

I just saw the way this thread was going and didn't want people to get tied up with the thought that this will resolve anything related to throttle lag mentioned in this:

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...dal-delay.html
or any oil temp related delay.

Sprint booster is a decent mod. I've tried one out on a friends car and it is pretty decent, but the same results can be had by just hitting the gas pedal harder/faster more than you normally would. If I had the money to waste on it and didn't have other plans for my car, I would definitely consider getting it. However, it's not a miracle mod by any stretch of the word, and most peoples money (I feel) could be better spent on mods for the car.

Sorry if my opinion on this mod differs from anyone elses in here...

elmz 05-12-2011 11:37 AM

Well you do know that multiple people here have bought the SB and are happy with the results, I being one. And to call them a moron is not the best way of getting your point across. I'm not a complete idiot and I understand the point you are trying to make. But the SB has its benefits.

And this is coming from a former 350Z owner. This "lag" was the first thing I noticed on the test drive. After installing the SB, it has made the car more responsive, which I am much happier with, and can honestly say it has made the car more fun to drive. Which was something I missed in my 350. But with that said, the throttle doesn't respond like it did in the 350, it's "different" in which I can't explain really...but I'm a happy SB owner.

If you don't like it, you don't have to buy it. No one here is forcing you to buy it. The purpose of this thread is to provide personal reviews, which others can use make an educated purchase.

Zeto 05-12-2011 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmz (Post 1106174)
Well you do know that multiple people here have bought the SB and are happy with the results, I being one. And to call them a moron is not the best way of getting your point across. I'm not a complete idiot and I understand the point you are trying to make. But the SB has its benefits.

And this is coming from a former 350Z owner. This "lag" was the first thing I noticed on the test drive. After installing the SB, it has made the car more responsive, which I am much happier with, and can honestly say it has made the car more fun to drive. Which was something I missed in my 350. But with that said, the throttle doesn't respond like it did in the 350, it's "different" in which I can't explain really...but I'm a happy SB owner.

If you don't like it, you don't have to buy it. No one here is forcing you to buy it. The purpose of this thread is to provide personal reviews, which others can use make an educated purchase.

Well said! :tup:

gaveup 05-12-2011 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmz (Post 1106174)
Well you do know that multiple people here have bought the SB and are happy with the results, I being one. And to call them a moron is not the best way of getting your point across. I'm not a complete idiot and I understand the point you are trying to make. But the SB has its benefits.

And this is coming from a former 350Z owner. This "lag" was the first thing I noticed on the test drive. After installing the SB, it has made the car more responsive, which I am much happier with, and can honestly say it has made the car more fun to drive. Which was something I missed in my 350. But with that said, the throttle doesn't respond like it did in the 350, it's "different" in which I can't explain really...but I'm a happy SB owner.

If you don't like it, you don't have to buy it. No one here is forcing you to buy it. The purpose of this thread is to provide personal reviews, which others can use make an educated purchase.

See that's the problem I have with this, not once did I call anyone who bought this item a moron. Please refer to the part of my post you are talking about:

"Everyone in this thread that thinks the Sprint Booster is some magical fix for the "throttle lag" being described on the 370z is a moron or doesn't actually KNOW what this throttle lag is."

Now, had I had just came out and said "Everyone who likes this product is a moron", then yes, that would be grounds for people to get salty and reply like they have.

I would think the proper way to educate potential buyers about this product is to flat out tell them what this mod does. Not say it fixes lag or delay, because when most people on here (that read the tech forums at least) hear those words, they think of the delay from the ECU due to whatever is causing it (as mentioned in the thread I posted earlier).

I guess it would have been easier to just say this mod only helps make the DBW feel a little bit more responsive.

SDTANMAN92 05-12-2011 12:55 PM

Im thinking that the GTM Race Logic Traction Control PNP would complement the sprint booster in a really good way :)

6spd 05-12-2011 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup (Post 1105770)
For some things, I do.

I just saw the way this thread was going and didn't want people to get tied up with the thought that this will resolve anything related to throttle lag mentioned in this:

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...dal-delay.html
or any oil temp related delay.

Sprint booster is a decent mod. I've tried one out on a friends car and it is pretty decent, but the same results can be had by just hitting the gas pedal harder/faster more than you normally would. If I had the money to waste on it and didn't have other plans for my car, I would definitely consider getting it. However, it's not a miracle mod by any stretch of the word, and most peoples money (I feel) could be better spent on mods for the car.

Sorry if my opinion on this mod differs from anyone elses in here...

your pretty much right on, but your brazen attitude coming in here didnt help your cause. take it easy next time and your opinion will be better understood:tup:

but your right, it won't be a miracle fix, itll just make the car feel slightly different.

wickedness 05-12-2011 07:20 PM

I think what gaveup is trying to say here .... and i quote Jack Nickolson is .... "YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH !" lol! Seriously this car is a fun toy. This little gadget is a fun toy.This car is meant to look cool in and have fun driving, not to have berated opinions thrown at it or anyone who drives one! For half the price of a gtr leave negative opinions aside, you could pick this car apart and all the mods that are offered forever.

6spd 05-12-2011 09:15 PM

this is quite a self-loathing board, huh? Im gonna make a thread called "The Positive Things" since it seems almost every thread is negative in one way or another.

antbear 05-16-2011 01:35 PM

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I installed my Sprint Booster two weeks ago. It works great! There definitely is a faster throttle response. My suggestion is . . . don't bash this add on until you have tried it. I'm 100% satisfied. Only thing is....Those other 2 choices (settings) other than the fastest which is Red. When I set it on Red I never went back to any of the other settings! :driving:

elmz 05-16-2011 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by antbear (Post 1114236)
I installed my Sprint Booster two weeks ago. It works great! There definitely is a faster throttle response. My suggestion is . . . don't bash this add on until you have tried it. I'm 100% satisfied. Only thing is....Those other 2 choices (settings) other than the fastest which is Red. When I set it on Red I never went back to any of the other settings! :driving:

Yep! Red is the best setting :tup: Although, during the winter I had to put it on green, it was just too twitchy and sensitive.

2ndChance 05-16-2011 08:35 PM

I won't comment about this product but will make a interesting observation.

Last month while I was on vacation in the US, rented many slow a** cars like prius, 2.5 altima cvt and 4cyl chevy cruze. I found myself flooring these cars whenever possible and driving very aggressively, doing one wheel burnout in every corner and power breaking to 3k rpm in the red lights; one part because they are rental, yes but also because my driving habit dramatically changed due to a much slower car.

When I got back home and drove my Z, It helped me realized that I was driving like a grandma, slow in the corners, soft on the pedal and the throttle never got past half. What I try to explain here is that most of us here don't always push our cars to the limit and get used to just half of the power of the Z.

As for me, I've learnt a very important lesson, and it feels like having a sprint booster implant in my right foot...

Now the throttle lag is a very different "issue".

Thomasd 05-16-2011 11:10 PM

I figured with the 30 day money back guarantee I should try it. I definitely does what it says. I know I could have done the same with a tune but do not have anyone in my city so this works for now.
It is expensive but I don't have a sports car because I save money. And the red is where it will stay.

antbear 05-17-2011 09:14 AM

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"It is expensive but I don't have a sports car because I save money. And the red is where it will stay."


:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

I could have not said it better . . . myself . . :tiphat:

No Expense Is Too Much If It Improves Z Performance.

wilsonp 05-17-2011 04:32 PM

But it doesn't improve performance - just (perhaps) improves "throttle feel". So wouldn't it be better to get a tune and actually improve performance and throttle feel? Or some intake/exhaust upgrades?

Zeto 05-17-2011 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp (Post 1117014)
But it doesn't improve performance - just (perhaps) improves "throttle feel". So wouldn't it be better to get a tune and actually improve performance and throttle feel? Or some intake/exhaust upgrades?

How about all 3!? :ugh2:

flashburn 05-17-2011 05:51 PM

I love this thread. Great read for when I'm bored. :drama:

6spd 05-17-2011 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 1117198)
I love this thread. Great read for when I'm bored. :drama:

haha:icon18:


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