You heard it in the show, let's see what you guys think about this! Have you used it? Love it? Hate it? Let us know!
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Way Motor Works New Member
I'll donate one for them to test themselves, and give an honest report back.
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I installed it last year and in the begining it was fast. No matter what mod you use however after you get used to driving with it it seems normal.
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I installed one on my justa and found that it works perfect in conjunction with the torque arm bushings. A tune is not possible for me, so the Sprint Booster was my best option. Everyone thinks only in terms of the "S", so we seem to be the "lost generation". I find that it smooths out the throttle giving more of a direct linkage effect. I like being able to make slight adjustments to the throttle and getting a responce, rather then having to mash it. It does not add HP or torque, so my car may not faster, but it certinaly is "quicker". I am very pleased with it and justa's are MINI's too.
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They already got one from Whoreizon. Initial price was $299.00, but they gave two generous options: 1 sprintbooster for $350.00, or two for $900.00
Seriously though, very generous of you to off that up to MF. Sprintbooster is one of those things I'd like to try, but one thing bothers me about it. And that is that some people feel the throttle is fully on or off, and difficult to modulate. Just from reading the boards, it seems to be more of a problem the more modded your car is. Mine's just a stock JCW (at least for now, until I can get you to lay hands on it), so it may not be too much of an issue.
On the other hand, I'd love a more instantaneous throttle input; the lag on a heel-toe downshift can be frustrating on the track.
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Eric@Helix New MemberMotoring Alliance Founding Sponsor
That's the part WRR is featuring? Really? Wow.
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Don't know if it's a different response on the MC versus the MCS. Be interesting to see other people's thoughts.
I'm leaning toward trying it--I've got a track day coming up in 2 weeks, I'm going to go without it then, and when I go back later this summer, maybe buy one and try it then.
I just had the powerflex bushings installed, almost the entire set that powerflex makes for the MINI (got them from WMW, long story, but with the powerflex fire, some were backordered, but fortunately some came in right after I had given up on finding them anywhere--thanks for the priority shipping BTW), but I haven't picked up my car yet. I want to see if they make much of a difference on throttle response first. Eventually (next spring) I want to get a head/cam and tune done by Way in Indy; with tuning, I'm still stuck on how much more benefit the sprint booster would be. -
ScottinBend Space CowboySupporting Member
I found the SB (the original, not the new 3 selection one) to be very on-off on my MCS. Now this was after I had the car tuned and had the throttle response "adjusted" by the tuner. It never felt right to me, way to touchy.
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ScottinBend Space CowboySupporting Member
Yep........tune was about the same cost as the SB.
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One size does not fit all with this device.
I tried it and returned it. My best advice is to try it on your car before you get one. If that is not possible, make sure you can return it if it does not work out for you/your car.
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lotsie Club Coordinator
Sport mode also effects steering.
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Jim -
lotsie Club Coordinator
I gave up worrying about MPG a long time ago. If I motor in a mild mannered way(not often) I get great MPG, if I motor in my normal spirited manner(most of the time) I still get pretty good MPG, if I motor in a manner(daily, for short stretches) that drop the MPG to rather poor, I don't give a coprolalia:lol:
I love the A Word A Day thread
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Jim -
if someone is sending out Sprint Boosters for evaluation I'd gladly sacrifice my time and energy to do so
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