slkfans

Guys,

I installed this gadget "sprint booster" a module that is made in europe on my SLK 200 (M271) and my vehicle is behaving a monster. The throttle response is unbelievable when it comes to acceleration. It is just like having a well tune ECU in your vehicle.

Some fellows have installed this module in their C32 AMG and C55 AMG and the response is amazing..

Go try it and you will love it for sure...

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/141056-throttle-booster-highly-recommand.html

OJwerks

sounds awsome, i keep on getting more and more tempted to put down the money for this unit.

you have the older SLK model....right?

rrpnow

can i get it on my 06 c230?

aecasasus

Where can I buy one of these? Are they available for an '04 C230 SS?

Thanks/Al

slkfans

Mine is a new slk...but it works on the older slk too

slkfans

Was sharing with a friend of mine on this spring booster...he hardly believes it until I requested him to try it out without any obligation. Installation was relatively simple, less than 5 minutes...

When he put it and drove it, he immediately says he wants it without any second thoughts

slkfans

Yes, it is a common generic part for Mercedes

Buellwinkle

What does it cost? Do you have a website link for more information?

Humbucker87

According to other thread and current currency conversion the unit looks like it costs about 300 dollars. Could be wrong though. Need to find an American or British site.

I like the looks of it.

BabyBenz6spd

All these talk and no way of obtaining it

Rick

um....here's the link that's embedded in the page the original post was linked to
http://www.amb-tuning.de/produkte/sp.../mercedes.html

aecasasus

Any US dealers/distributor??? Or...is this a whole lot of BS!!!!

slkfans

To make sure everyone has a feel what is the spring booster is, here is the official website with a video introduction of the device.

Happy surfing !

http://www.sprintbooster.gr/en/

Buellwinkle

So it works by altering the signal from the throttle position sensor. Wouldn't this be the same as pressing faster on the gas pedal? Certainly doesn't add any power.

1Lop2K5C

So is it a signal interceptor that eliminate DBW lag ?

pookie

that's what it sounds like.....for ~$300 bucks.

b3d_sage

I tried resetting the throttle this morning and, while I only got to drive a few city blocks afterward, the car did seem to respond as though it were more "new." If course, it could have been placebo. Either way, it wasn't like getting slapped in the face by newfound speed; it was more of a subtle increase in responsiveness.

aecasasus

How do you reset it?

b3d_sage

the instructions were in the part I quoted, it was pulled from the thread that this one linked at the beginning.



1: turn key to "on" (not to "start," you do not want it running)
2: push pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
3: wait 5 seconds
4: turn key to "off" while still holding pedal
5: release pedal, wait approx 2 minutes

I just did it when I put gas in the car and will probably go through this routine every time I refill. It only takes a few seconds to perform and, by the time you're done filling up the two minutes should have passed.

fchen911

The booster just a device which simply "eliminate" the gap and delay after u step on the gas. Booster takes away the "smoothness" MB trying to provide to his customers. Heard that the booster makes the car "start and accelerate" like BMW, faster responsiveness.

aecasasus

Doesn't it sound kinda' cool though? More responsiveness!!! I wonder how it would (and if it would)work with a programmed computer chip!!!

Buellwinkle

Would this help with a manual trans car, it's not like I have problem with throttle delay like automatics.

ctC230K

this has scam written in big red letters all over it. i'll pay you free.99 for one

slkfans

I own it without any regrets.. I was initially having doubts about this device but the good thing is I am allowed to tryit without any obligation, they fix it on my car for less than 5 mins anyway. Have been enjoying my drive for a few months. I removed it one day since it only takes less than 5 mins, and you know what ? without the booster, the car is sucks..can't believe it, the car throttle response is ****...

Put it back and it is perfect. Have a friend of mine who install it on his C200 kompresor and on a CLK 240, they love it so much. It is just like having a good remap ECU.

I know of a Bimmer M3 who install the booster but he remove it because the throttle is so scary when he steps on the gas pedal

amdeutsch

So are you saying that you are advertising for them since you got a freebie?