Sprint Booster review for 370z 7 speed AT

Westwood · 11-22-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Does it stay in which ever mode you set it in when you start the car the next time you drive?

yes!

spearfish25 · 03-23-2011, 09:10 PM

It increases throttle response. Just like pushing the 'M' button in a Bimmer.

Westwood · 03-23-2011, 11:49 PM

yep still lovin it!!! always driving with Sport mode, a lil hard on my rear tires but hey its a Z and its built for that.

kgb · 03-24-2011, 01:17 AM

FYI - I tried installing this device in my 2011 Z and could not get the car to start, so I returned it. I don't know if it was defective or what? I did have trouble getting the cable connector to seat properly; it would not snap into place like you would expect, and I did not want to apply too much force because of my fear the CHEAP BRITTLE plastic might crack in the process.

Honestly, my perception of the Booster is that it's very, very, very cheaply made. I was very disappointed. The plastic case they use can't cost more than 10 cents. You would think they could do better for the $300 dollars they charge.

elmz · 03-24-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kgb

FYI - I tried installing this device in my 2011 Z and could not get the car to start, so I returned it. I don't know if it was defective or what? I did have trouble getting the cable connector to seat properly; it would not snap into place like you would expect, and I did not want to apply too much force because of my fear the CHEAP BRITTLE plastic might crack in the process.

Honestly, my perception of the Booster is that it's very, very, very cheaply made. I was very disappointed. The plastic case they use can't cost more than 10 cents. You would think they could do better for the $300 dollars they charge.

I had the exact same issue and view on the product. Anyone can tell it is cheaply made, and the design is generic, so it doesn't fit like it should. My car also would not start when installed, but it started right up without it. I informed the vendor, sent the bad one back, and waited for a new one. Although I had to go through all that, I was happy in the end. Sure its cheap, but it works, and I haven't had any issues since.

Send it back and give it another chance. You have 30 days to send it back for a full refund if you aren't happy with it.

spearfish25 · 03-26-2011, 10:05 AM

I may just trial one to know what it's all about. I'll happily post a thorough review. Feel free to Paypal donations if you're interested in supporting the cause

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Paskii · 03-26-2011, 10:24 AM

Not sure if this matters but I have an auto and it does make a difference, car does respond better and I do notice an increase on fuel consumption, just my two cents =P

JARblue · 03-27-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Paskii

Not sure if this matters but I have an auto and it does make a difference, car does respond better and I do notice an increase on fuel consumption, just my two cents =P

I'm glad to hear someone finally admit that gas mileage isn't quite as good with SB. It makes sense if the car is driving more aggressive after install. It is like driving more aggressively w/o SB - you just don't have to push the pedal as far.

With an AT you have to be in manual mode, but you can still alter your driving to do exactly what this device does. As I noted previously, this could be a good solution for those of you with an AT who aren't interested in manual mode when you want to get on it. With SB you can just switch to Sports or Race mode and still keep it automatic.

Westwood · 03-30-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paskii

Not sure if this matters but I have an auto and it does make a difference, car does respond better and I do notice an increase on fuel consumption, just my two cents =P

seriously ive been driving with my SB for almost a year and didn't notice the extra gas consumption.

elmz · 03-31-2011, 09:23 AM

^ Same.

wickedness · 04-10-2011, 01:21 PM

I spent 5 minutes reading this thread and bought it. Love it! My previous car was a srt8 with 650 hp. After purchasing a $600 throttle body the car finally had the snappy throttle response where you could modulate the charger kicking in instead of the gas pedal being an off/on button. For the price of this unit this little doo-dad does the same thing. The price for throttle bodies for the z are quite high so the sb cleaned up response nicley for 1/3 the cost of new tb. I am aware it doesnt give you any more performance but its fun to drive now!

DangerDanJD · 04-19-2011, 03:27 PM

Is there still not a cheaper alternative/product that does the same thing. The reviews I have read on other forums all talk about how cheap these things appear to be. My last car was a bimmer and I always enjoyed the sport mode.

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

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.

03-23-2011, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	It increases throttle response. Just like pushing the 'M' button in a Bimmer. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-23-2011, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 18	yep still lovin it!!! always driving with Sport mode, a lil hard on my rear tires but hey its a Z and its built for that. __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

03-24-2011, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
kgb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: America Posts: 15 Drives: C6 Rep Power: 16	Car would not start Sprint Booster. FYI - I tried installing this device in my 2011 Z and could not get the car to start, so I returned it. I don't know if it was defective or what? I did have trouble getting the cable connector to seat properly; it would not snap into place like you would expect, and I did not want to apply too much force because of my fear the CHEAP BRITTLE plastic might crack in the process. Honestly, my perception of the Booster is that it's very, very, very cheaply made. I was very disappointed. The plastic case they use can't cost more than 10 cents. You would think they could do better for the $300 dollars they charge.

03-26-2011, 10:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	I may just trial one to know what it's all about. I'll happily post a thorough review. Feel free to Paypal donations if you're interested in supporting the cause . __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-19-2011, 03:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
DangerDanJD Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 40 Drives: 2010 370z Sport PG Rep Power: 16	Is there still not a cheaper alternative/product that does the same thing. The reviews I have read on other forums all talk about how cheap these things appear to be. My last car was a bimmer and I always enjoyed the sport mode. __________________ l 370z 2010 PG Sport l

03-26-2011, 10:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paskii Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 198 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A7 Rep Power: 17	Not sure if this matters but I have an auto and it does make a difference, car does respond better and I do notice an increase on fuel consumption, just my two cents =P

03-31-2011, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	^ Same.

04-10-2011, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
wickedness Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 11 Drives: 2010 370z sport Rep Power: 16	I spent 5 minutes reading this thread and bought it. Love it! My previous car was a srt8 with 650 hp. After purchasing a $600 throttle body the car finally had the snappy throttle response where you could modulate the charger kicking in instead of the gas pedal being an off/on button. For the price of this unit this little doo-dad does the same thing. The price for throttle bodies for the z are quite high so the sb cleaned up response nicley for 1/3 the cost of new tb. I am aware it doesnt give you any more performance but its fun to drive now!

05-08-2011, 11:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Thomasd Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Youngstown, oh Posts: 30 Drives: 09 370z Blue 7AT Rep Power: 16	30 day money back guarantee! I will try it. __________________ Stillen CBE and Gen 3. 13.53@103

05-09-2011, 04:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 182	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. __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

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