New to the "Z" world.. Is a "Sprint Booster" worth it??

newls196 · 03-04-2016, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sprint booster is just a voltage multiplier. it's not a tune in any way. but considering the huge lag in the factory map, it does help close the gap.

just remember dat u will wot about 60-65% in on the pedal.

Im hoping it does something noticeable! so im little confused about what you said, will this help me gain WOT to close to 100%????

Chuck33079 · 03-04-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by newls196

Im hoping it does something noticeable! so im little confused about what you said, will this help me gain WOT to close to 100%????

No, what it does is trick the car into thinking the pedal is pressed more than it is. The car thinks the pedal is pressed 30% more than it is. So at light throttle, it feels peppier since the car is responding like you pressed the throttle 30% more. The down side is that, since the throttle can only open 100%, you will be wide open at 70% pedal travel. There will be no difference between 3/4 throttle and WOT. So the last quarter of the pedal travel will feel like it's not giving it any more gas, since the throttle is already wide open.

JARblue · 03-04-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by newls196

Im hoping it does something noticeable! so im little confused about what you said, will this help me gain WOT to close to 100%????

Sprint Booster simply amplifies the voltage of the pedal position sensor. Essentially, this tricks the ECU into thinking the gas pedal is pushed down farther than it actually is. The end result of this is that SB has the ECU going 100% throttle (aka WOT) before you have pushed the gas pedal the full travel distance.

A real tune corrects the throttle lag from the factory tune and leaves your gas pedal with effective input over 100% of the travel. This allows more precise throttle input which can be extremely important when racing on the ragged edge of traction or drifting.

Having both just means there is a difference between how far you have to press the gas pedal to get the same resulting throttle input. This difference makes some people feel like the acceleration is better, but it's just a mind trick. The difference in how long it takes to push the gas pedal that extra distance without SB is negligible in the real world

newls196 · 03-04-2016, 08:13 AM

understandable..... well, it will be here tomorro so ill have something fun to play around with. once i get ready for a full dyno tune, i can sell it and recoupe some funds.

JARblue · 03-04-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by newls196

understandable..... well, it will be here tomorro so ill have something fun to play around with. once i get ready for a full dyno tune, i can sell it and recoupe some funds.

You'll definitely notice a difference. Just don't be fooled into thinking its doing more than simulating you pushing the pedal down farther. You should be able to recoup most of your funds selling it when you get a tune

mishuko · 03-04-2016, 08:47 AM

push the pedal faster?

kenchan · 03-04-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

push the pedal faster?

U shouldn't have to on a sports car.

Op- It's a dramatic difference with and without sprint booster. U might like it and decide it is enough.

kenchan · 03-04-2016, 12:20 PM

most sporty cars these days come with different throttle curves u can choose on the fly. Basically it's like dat.

mishuko · 03-04-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

U shouldn't have to on a sports car.

Op- It's a dramatic difference with and without sprint booster. U might like it and decide it is enough.

was looking for this thread then got moved... lol

I sort of disagree with that. faster you push for faster response/slower for slower responses.

op's choice but I personally would go with the tune after all your modding is done.

EVOHUNTER · 03-04-2016, 05:11 PM

UPREV my throttle felt the same as before but ECUTEK, I noticed a world of a difference in response.

kenchan · 03-05-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

was looking for this thread then got moved... lol

I sort of disagree with that. faster you push for faster response/slower for slower responses.

op's choice but I personally would go with the tune after all your modding is done.

U don't know wat ure talking about.

BeemaaZ · 03-05-2016, 05:19 PM

Basically, just a light tap on the pedal, my car jumps like a MF! To me, that's what kind of result I was looking for. The nicest thing is SB has a few settings: 1. Green (Fuk me!) 2. Red (holly ****!) 3. Off

newls196 · 03-05-2016, 06:05 PM

my tracking number shows it should have arrived today, but it didnt

. i wont be home again till tuesday (48hr shift) so i guess it will be here monday, so ill mess with it tuesday when i get home... ill post an update after i get to play with it. thanks again everyone

Zed-Hed · 03-06-2016, 01:07 PM

I have had a 2010 and a 2015. The problem does not exist on the 2015. The clutch issue is not a problem either.

kenchan · 03-07-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

Basically, just a light tap on the pedal, my car jumps like a MF! To me, that's what kind of result I was looking for. The nicest thing is SB has a few settings: 1. Green (Fuk me!) 2. Red (holly ****!) 3. Off

yah, kinda like dat. lol'ed

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03-04-2016, 08:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
newls196 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 115 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 9	understandable..... well, it will be here tomorro so ill have something fun to play around with. once i get ready for a full dyno tune, i can sell it and recoupe some funds.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	most sporty cars these days come with different throttle curves u can choose on the fly. Basically it's like dat.

03-05-2016, 06:05 PM	#28 (permalink)
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03-06-2016, 01:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 21	I have had a 2010 and a 2015. The problem does not exist on the 2015. The clutch issue is not a problem either.