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Review: Sprint-Booster throttle mod.

Old Jan 23, 2007 | 04:56 AM
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Cool Claims.....

I don't think anybody would object to a review of a mod that you, personally, have found worthwhile - the problem arises when the title reads like this one "The ONLY proven mod that improves low-end torque......"

....that is a title just begging to be refuted.

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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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On that logic then I should really use just 3 gears as you are quite a bit heavier than me bro
Its ok ... i give u a head start since youre not locally local, Zhang Yo yo
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Would really love to find out what would be the fuel comsumption after 2-3 tanks.

Thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Ahh... The rhetoric of advertising. I wonder if the thread starter really has not fiduciary interest at all. He has a website too right?
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Shadow
Ahh... The rhetoric of advertising. I wonder if the thread starter really has not fiduciary interest at all. He has a website too right?
Forum has been catty enuff lately bro...lets not go there k? :D
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Shadow
Ahh... The rhetoric of advertising. I wonder if the thread starter really has not fiduciary interest at all. He has a website too right?

absolutely no interest at all......he's just kind enough to spend time to do all the reviews and keep us inform...pls dont wonder his good intention and start another war here!!!

for those have doubt...just move on after reading.
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Talking

gfoo bro please kindly post if your FC is affected after you install this?
I am interested in this too after reading the reviews.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Shadow
Ahh... The rhetoric of advertising. I wonder if the thread starter really has not fiduciary interest at all. He has a website too right?
I can vouch for him. Please wonder no more and stir **** no more. Thank you.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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Hi all, just want to make it clear that i have absolutely no fiduciary or vested interests in the product, or with any of the retailers carrying it. My sole interest in doing this, as with my other reviews is for the good and benefit of the Singapore RX8 community. heck my reviews site doesn't even have Google Ads so i dun earn a single cent.

I'll post my FC impressions shortly - let me get thru one tank first lah.

Again, this mod DOES NOT improve HP at all. But whatever it is, launches from standstill is so much faster that it SEEMS as though torque has improved. Whether or not this is accurate demands a dyno - perhaps the retailer can help in this respect and post some dyno charts?

Whether or not i can save $400 and just train my feet to fully depress the pedal is one thing . What's more important for me is the fun factor i derive from my ride and with this, the car is really responsive, gear changes are much faster - and it def is a better drive.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Are u ready for a rematch?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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I can vouch for him. Please wonder no more and stir **** no more. Thank you.
You vouch? Hmmmm... how much vouchers are you getting from Mr Foo?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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****..let u see thru liao..now i have to tell the truth. okok..i am only getting a few ktv vouchers from him. next time we together go and use ai mai?? hahahaha
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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I have a DIY for this mod.

Step one: Push the Accelerator all the way to the floor.

Step Two: keep it there.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Guess if anyone is curious, go try it out before posting all the nonsense (almost 5 pages and counting...).
Aren't we all trying to get the best out of our rides? And thank you gfoo for the review.

If this forum is just a outlet for you to BS and suan, "sighs"... get a life!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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I love you spykie! Hahahaha
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by INXS
You vouch? Hmmmm... how much vouchers are you getting from Mr Foo?

I just installed the sprint booster today and I have only one word for it...Awesome.

I thoroughly enjoyed this little matchbox mod...and I think all you skeptics out there should give it a try on your car before making any judgement...cos it doesn't matter whether or not you like the logic behind this tiny box...I'm still very confident that most of you will not bear to dismantle it, after taking it out for a ride.

Well...my car is also available for test-drive, just to share with you guys what this interesting mod is all about...and if you don't happen to like it...well, u can just keep your mouth shut and laugh at me behind my back...i don't really care. Bottomline is simple...I'm happy with it and it's $$$ well spent....in Hokkien, it's called "GUM WAN"...

Thanks for the review gfoo...I appreciate your posts and your little website.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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I think I will pass. If this does what you say, my heel/toe downshifts will be all f'd up.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gfoo

Again, this mod DOES NOT improve HP at all. But whatever it is, launches from standstill is so much faster that it SEEMS as though torque has improved. Whether or not this is accurate demands a dyno - perhaps the retailer can help in this respect and post some dyno charts?

Whether or not i can save $400 and just train my feet to fully depress the pedal is one thing . What's more important for me is the fun factor i derive from my ride and with this, the car is really responsive, gear changes are much faster - and it def is a better drive.
gfoo - If you had posted this in your first post you would have been taken more seriously & no flames .
Saying it increased torque in your title set the tone for the rest of the thread.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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orh lah, my bad, my bad. chaoangmh
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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orh lah, my bad, my bad. chaoangmh
hahhaha....... Angmoh si ani kuan eh....
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Jun Bo, wo ma si ang seh mo le. Mai Stereotype la..
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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inxs, ler se ah neh
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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See carefully la.. im Ang Moh..

Kekekek.I think those ang mohS must be scratching their heads by now.. kekkeke
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by devilish8
I just installed the sprint booster today and I have only one word for it...Awesome.

I thoroughly enjoyed this little matchbox mod...and I think all you skeptics out there should give it a try on your car before making any judgement...cos it doesn't matter whether or not you like the logic behind this tiny box...I'm still very confident that most of you will not bear to dismantle it, after taking it out for a ride.

Well...my car is also available for test-drive, just to share with you guys what this interesting mod is all about...and if you don't happen to like it...well, u can just keep your mouth shut and laugh at me behind my back...i don't really care. Bottomline is simple...I'm happy with it and it's $$$ well spent....in Hokkien, it's called "GUM WAN"...

Thanks for the review gfoo...I appreciate your posts and your little website.
I have a friend who installed similar gadget in his alfa and he liked it too.

to me, it's a gadget that allows modification to throttle response, similar to that of brake stopper (doesnt improve braking distance but improve responsiveness). some like it more responsive, some not: it's an individual preference. that's one reason why cars are mostly driven-by-wire: room for modification to suit one's preference.

also, think no one deserves so much bashing over a misrepresentation. Oh ya, gfoo: would like to also thank you for the efforts in making the post! very informative.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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kum sia kum sia, i quite kumtong over all the support bros have given me!!! If ever bump into you guys at garage or meetup, milo ping on me.
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