Sprintboosters Available for the Audi A7/S7/RS7 from GMP Performance

[GMP Performance]

SprintBoosters are a simple plug and play upgrade to unlock the true potential of your throttle.

SprintBooster overcomes the throttle response delay caused by the Electronic Throttle Control and provides crisp, on-tap acceleration for whenever the driver demands it. This is an upgrade that you can feel with normal everyday driving, not just on the track at redline like most other performance upgrades. With its small size and easiest of installations, these make wonderfully fast boosts for immediate performance!



3-Way Adjustable Sprint Booster Throttle Upgrade for Automatic Transmissions



How It Works

Vehicles in the 21st century have replaced the more conventional throttle cable technology for an ECM(Electronic Control Module) that translates pedal travel into electronic signals in order to provide power to the wheels.

The ETC system (Electronic Throttle Control) – also known as drive-by-wire –has the unfortunate downside of delayed throttle response and subdued acceleration, creating problems in certain circumstances such as up-hill starts, quick gear changes, overtaking, etc. The Sprint Booster aims to over come this throttle response delay for ETC-equipped vehicles, providing crisp on-tap acceleration at the driver’s disposal.

Sprint Booster might very well be the “smartest” gadget on your car.
It is a device that improves acceleration by continuously measuring and converting the digital signal provided by the ETC’s potentiometer, and providing the ECM with a new and altered signal.

The design of the SprintBooster allows for its easy installation in all models, without the need to cut any wires (plug n’ play) or intervene in the automobile’s electronics (it does not affect other systems such as electronic injection, ABS, etc.).

Sprint Booster connects on the accelerator pedal connector. All you need to do is disconnect the OEM connector from the accelerator pedal and connect Sprint Booster in between (one side connects to the pedal and one side on the OEM connector).

The Results

• At low revs, the engine responds at approximately half the time in comparison to before.
• The delay time whilst accelerating in 3rd and 4th gear and the engine in the mid-range,is almost zero.
• Big differences in the higher rev range.
• Improved response for down shifts and safer overtaking.
• Overall safety and more fun on the road!

For more information, click the links above or be sure to message or comment below with any questions!Sprintboosters Available for the Porsche 991 from GMP Performance

[moosehead1]

Popcorn!

[Nabizzy]

anyone use this with rs7?

[eyeloveteeth]

i'm not sure i understand the tech correctly. is this overboosted drive by wire?

[GMP Performance]

anyone use this with rs7?

Checking with manufacturer by email, but I do not believe there is a model available for the RS7 yet.

[GMP Performance]

i'm not sure i understand the tech correctly. is this overboosted drive by wire?

Boosted/More Sensitive ETC

[GMP Performance]

Checking with manufacturer by email, but I do not believe there is a model available for the RS7 yet.

anyone use this with rs7?

Correction: It will take the same model booster.

[eyeloveteeth]

Boosted/More Sensitive ETC

ok smart. so instead of "x" pressure and "travel" in the throttle wire, cut it by 1/2 or 1/4 and that simulates an increase in sensitivity.

i would be curious to see how that translates in real world / track world

[GMP Performance]

anyone use this with rs7?

We have one reserved for an RS7 client that should be here later this week depending on the weather.

[GMP Performance]

ok smart. so instead of "x" pressure and "travel" in the throttle wire, cut it by 1/2 or 1/4 and that simulates an increase in sensitivity.

i would be curious to see how that translates in real world / track world

Precisely. Most people state "race mode" is too aggressive for daily driving but they enjoy the sport mode. Track guys like the feel of the response in shifts and out of corners. From NA to Turbo cars, performance coupes to passenger sedans, they all have different benefits but all are increased due to increased throttle sensitivity. (Spooling or for example: Most passenger cars have a more "numb" pedal. Say a Jetta compared to an S5. This helps add some touch to it)

[eyeloveteeth]

Precisely. Most people state "race mode" is too aggressive for daily driving but they enjoy the sport mode. Track guys like the feel of the response in shifts and out of corners. From NA to Turbo cars, performance coupes to passenger sedans, they all have different benefits but all are increased due to increased throttle sensitivity. (Spooling or for example: Most passenger cars have a more "numb" pedal. Say a Jetta compared to an S5. This helps add some touch to it)

so hypothetically, you can make a Camry feel like an S5? LOL


this is very smart! are you able to provide customization to it as well? let's say the onboard ECU is reading the car in a corner, can you have different throttle responses planned in for different scenarios in the map? or is it 1 for all etc etc

[kiku]

I so freaking need this. How do I order?

Driving an rs7 at the track this is my #1 pet peeve!!!!!

[Xtek]

I'll pay people not to buy this.

[moosehead1]

Throw in a bonus pocket fisherman?

[Nabizzy]

I'll pay people not to buy this.

why is this

[AudIan]

Subscribed for lulz.

Will this give me a TD1 at the dealer?

[Xtek]

Subscribed for lulz.

Will this give me a TD1 at the dealer?

Likely.

[airborne7]

I'll pay people not to buy this.

PM me for my address please sir

[GMP Performance]

Subscribed for lulz.

Will this give me a TD1 at the dealer?

Not that we know of. We have run all our cars through the dealership for warranty on various issues with these installed, most recently an A5 with oil consumption. It had the booster on it and they didn't say anything and ran it through under warranty. I don't believe that the scan is looking for adjustments to the pedal. In addition, since its not a reprogram and just a unit to increase the signal strength, it is essentially dormant unless they are logging pedal signal speed during a test-drive, which we don't think is the case. The units have three options, one of which is a "stock" mode which turns off all the signal enhancement and then doesn't have an LED on. We mount the LED switch under the steerign column when we isntall it so no one can see it either way. We have also mounted them in the ashtray or glovebox so you can leave the cable out of site and run it through in "stock" mode.

To be 100% safe, you can always remove it before taking the car back to the dealership. Once you know how to get it in and out, you can pull it in 15 minutes tops.

[GMP Performance]

I'll pay people not to buy this.

Hey Chad, have you ever tried one of these out? We offer a money back guarantee so if you haven't, how about you try one and let us know your thoughts? If you don't like it, we will take it back and refund you.

Considering you have a chipped S6, the gains wont be as significant as with a stock S6 or even an A6, but there should still be an improvement for you. Just let us know.

[Xtek]

Hey Chad, have you ever tried one of these out? We offer a money back guarantee so if you haven't, how about you try one and let us know your thoughts? If you don't like it, we will take it back and refund you.

Considering you have a chipped S6, the gains wont be as significant as with a stock S6 or even an A6, but there should still be an improvement for you. Just let us know.

Are there actual gains or are you just changing pedal input? There's a difference between perception and actual changes. If it just changes 10% pedal travel into 20% pedal input that is not a gain. I could achieve the same by putting a block under my shoe.

[GTS21]

I have this in my RS7. My dealer installed it for me. I'm a fan. Makes the throttle "feel" more sensitive, and makes the car behave more like every car I've driven in the past. I drive in race mode all the time. I really notice a difference when moving from a dead stop. Doesn't do much for the delay when re-applying throttle after braking though. I believe it's just a voltage amplifier, doesn't make the car faster, just tricks the car into thinking the gas pedal is more depressed than it is. Seems to be a controversial thing, but, FOR ME, it makes the car more fun to drive. The throttle lag on these cars is ridiculous imo.

[moosehead1]

I have this in my RS7. My dealer installed it for me. I'm a fan. Makes the throttle "feel" more sensitive, and makes the car behave more like every car I've driven in the past. I drive in race mode all the time. I really notice a difference when moving from a dead stop. Doesn't do much for the delay when re-applying throttle after braking though. I believe it's just a voltage amplifier, doesn't make the car faster, just tricks the car into thinking the gas pedal is more depressed than it is. Seems to be a controversial thing, but, FOR ME, it makes the car more fun to drive. The throttle lag on these cars is ridiculous imo.

This is a cogent review. IMO, the controversy over these buggers is that many are lead to believe that it will make the car faster, or magically produce more HP. The red balloon 30-day money back ads can also be a bit cartoonish.

ETC via drive by wire stinks, especially for us old school guys who grew up with a direct cable link to the throttle body. Throttle lag is further exacerbated by fleet mileage standards, "learning" functions that mimic DD or grandma driving habits, and comfort modes. Many get around this in sport or race mode, by stomping further on the pedal, and/or by tunes. Wearing platform sneakers can also help.

[GMP Performance]

Are there actual gains or are you just changing pedal input? There's a difference between perception and actual changes. If it just changes 10% pedal travel into 20% pedal input that is not a gain. I could achieve the same by putting a block under my shoe.

Not quite, you would have to push the block the same distance as you would without the block. Your travel is still the same, your "block" just makes for a higher pedal, you push the block 10% your going to get 10% throttle. There is no horsepower gain, no. There is no modification to the motor or the ecu to do so. Your simply getting a more responsive throttle input as well as what you said before: 10%=20% on the ETC and so on. (Race mode). Again, we will be happy to refund your money if you purchase one and do not like the effects.

[GMP Performance]

Are there actual gains or are you just changing pedal input? There's a difference between perception and actual changes. If it just changes 10% pedal travel into 20% pedal input that is not a gain. I could achieve the same by putting a block under my shoe.

To clarify;

The booster is just changing the signal. Zero HP/TQ gain. The perception is a reality. With the booster added, with less input, there is more response. Drivers that understand pedal modulation understand this upgrade. People that have installed them, love them. So much so that the people that haven't installed them, call B/S.

Old school drive by cable cars were a direct input. You push down 25%, you get 25%. New pedal assemblies are electronic and controlled by a program that was input by the manufacturer. Pushing down 50% might get you 25%. The booster brings it back to a more one to one "feel". Again, no power increase but a significant "feel" increase. That is definitely a gain. When you are in a corner and you want the car to rotate, you slightly lift off the gas pedal and when you want it to straighten out, you apply pedal pressure. This is balance skills on car control. Car control skills are reliant on pedal input and steering input. If you can improve your pedal feel, you are gaining control.

Now, for guys that drive a car like an on off switch, we can certainly sell them a block of wood because its a lot cheaper. So for $275 we can offer you a Sprintbooster that improves pedal feel. For $2.75, we'll sell you a block of wood ;)

[GMP Performance]

I have this in my RS7. My dealer installed it for me. I'm a fan. Makes the throttle "feel" more sensitive, and makes the car behave more like every car I've driven in the past. I drive in race mode all the time. I really notice a difference when moving from a dead stop. Doesn't do much for the delay when re-applying throttle after braking though. I believe it's just a voltage amplifier, doesn't make the car faster, just tricks the car into thinking the gas pedal is more depressed than it is. Seems to be a controversial thing, but, FOR ME, it makes the car more fun to drive. The throttle lag on these cars is ridiculous imo.

Thanks so much for the post. Another user happy with the product.

[GMP Performance]

This is a cogent review. IMO, the controversy over these buggers is that many are lead to believe that it will make the car faster, or magically produce more HP. The red balloon 30-day money back ads can also be a bit cartoonish.

ETC via drive by wire stinks, especially for us old school guys who grew up with a direct cable link to the throttle body. Throttle lag is further exacerbated by fleet mileage standards, "learning" functions that mimic DD or grandma driving habits, and comfort modes. Many get around this in sport or race mode, by stomping further on the pedal, and/or by tunes. Wearing platform sneakers can also help.

Thanks for the reply. We don't know where the thoughts come from that this unit adds power. We constantly tell people it does not make any power, just changes the feel. I guess that's why our adds have the giant cartoonish money back balloon. We can certainly dial that back and it may be what it takes. We just believe in the product and so do many other users.

Also, in regards to the platform sneakers, or adding a block of wood, it honestly won't do the same thing as adding the booster. Neither will pushing the pedal faster, only driver input will. The issue is with the signal response. Adding a block of wood will merely push your foot farther off the pedal, and make response/feel even worse. Why do drivers wear thin sole shoes.....for better pedal feel. Same principle. The Sprintbooster improves pedal feel by increasing signal speed.

[Xtek]

Hey Chad, have you ever tried one of these out? We offer a money back guarantee so if you haven't, how about you try one and let us know your thoughts? If you don't like it, we will take it back and refund you.

Considering you have a chipped S6, the gains wont be as significant as with a stock S6 or even an A6, but there should still be an improvement for you. Just let us know.

To clarify;

The booster is just changing the signal. Zero HP/TQ gain. The perception is a reality. With the booster added, with less input, there is more response. Drivers that understand pedal modulation understand this upgrade. People that have installed them, love them. So much so that the people that haven't installed them, call B/S.

Old school drive by cable cars were a direct input. You push down 25%, you get 25%. New pedal assemblies are electronic and controlled by a program that was input by the manufacturer. Pushing down 50% might get you 25%. The booster brings it back to a more one to one "feel". Again, no power increase but a significant "feel" increase. That is definitely a gain. When you are in a corner and you want the car to rotate, you slightly lift off the gas pedal and when you want it to straighten out, you apply pedal pressure. This is balance skills on car control. Car control skills are reliant on pedal input and steering input. If you can improve your pedal feel, you are gaining control.

Now, for guys that drive a car like an on off switch, we can certainly sell them a block of wood because its a lot cheaper. So for $275 we can offer you a Sprintbooster that improves pedal feel. For $2.75, we'll sell you a block of wood ;)

I have a bridge for you!

[GMP Performance]

I have a bridge for you!

Not sure if I follow you on this comment... for me to jump off of? or its a winding road bridge so that we can test the concepts?

My apologies if I offended you but you are in our post telling people you will pay them not to buy this. There are people that love these units, ourselves included but you are in here posting not to use it because it doesn't do what it says. I am trying to do my best to outline what it does and does not do. You seem to be so vehemently against the "theory" of this product and yet people that have actually used them are not. Just suggesting a block of wood would do the same thing is incorrect. Why don't you take us up on the offer and try one out and speak from experience, instead of getting mad?

[MileMan402]

[...]When you are in a corner and you want the car to rotate, you slightly lift off the gas pedal and when you want it to straighten out, you apply pedal pressure. This is balance skills on car control. Car control skills are reliant on pedal input and steering input. If you can improve your pedal feel, you are gaining control.

Edited.
But...

The sports differential relies on throttle input to properly and effectively activate the clutch packs in the rear diff. With this device amplifying the signal, it seems like it has a great potential to interfere with the diff. Subsequently, this could lead to very dangerous and/or expensive situations.

I have a bridge for you!

I lol'd.

[Xtek]

I lol'd.

I was hoping someone would catch that. ;)

[moosehead1]

He's not mad, he's being cynical and suggesting he wants to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge. I was kidding about the platform sneakers.

Though driver input = pressing the pedal faster. Just sayin.

[Xtek]

Not sure if I follow you on this comment... for me to jump off of? or its a winding road bridge so that we can test the concepts?

My apologies if I offended you but you are in our post telling people you will pay them not to buy this. There are people that love these units, ourselves included but you are in here posting not to use it because it doesn't do what it says. I am trying to do my best to outline what it does and does not do. You seem to be so vehemently against the "theory" of this product and yet people that have actually used them are not. Just suggesting a block of wood would do the same thing is incorrect. Why don't you take us up on the offer and try one out and speak from experience, instead of getting mad?

Heh, not mad.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_C._Parker

History is a thing.

Also, I never said it didn't do what it says. I'm suggesting the cost/reward is way off. Succinctly this merely makes the throttle more sensitive requiring less pedal travel. I don't know if that's worth $250.

[MileMan402]

[...]I don't know if that's worth $250.

What about the full MSRP of $399? As the saying goes, "There's an ass for every seat!"

But seriously, I feel there are way too many other functions of the vehicle that rely on the PPS outputs in order to function correctly - namely the sports diff. However I'm no expert on vehicle electronics so I'll gladly be proven wrong.

[Jayme D]

Is there one for the C7 A6?

[GMP Performance]

yes there is:

http://www.gmpperformance.com/index....ID=203028&VS=1