Sprint Booster Drive-By-Wire on E85

minmat11 · 02-26-2015, 01:36 PM

Finally got around to installing the sprint booster drive-by-wire on my e85 today. The gas pedal was a breeze to get out but putting it back in place was a bit of PITA (you gotta slide it downwards first, then refit the front pins and hex screw). Overall, it was a simple 15-minute install and it is freaking sweet so far. I placed my remote under the dash by the ignition. It's very subtle and hardly visible, but easily accessible. The cable was tucked into the panels by the footwells, so nothing is visible.
As far as performance goes, I am aware that this mod does not add any sort of horsepower, but I will say this: the difference from before to now is unreal. The car feels a lot more responsive to my foot and there is very little to no lag when pushing the gas pedal. The first time I put it on race mode (red), I had the biggest grin on my face lol

I drove around for about a half hour, played around with the settings and I think I will stick to the sport mode (green) as my daily setting. Race mode is insane to use on the streets. I have yet to try it in the highway though.
With all of this being said, I highly recommend this mod if you're looking to reduce the lag when accelerating. Can't go wrong with it.

Sport mode on.

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Brief review and initial reactions.

RossBMWZseries · 02-27-2015, 12:42 AM

Nice review. In my opinion, the fact that you didn't gain any horsepower with this mod is a bummer but it's equivalent to a mod that adds horsepower and makes you smile and laugh the way you did. That's what it's all about. YOU enjoying YOUR car, customized the way you like it. Looks like fun, just be ready to spend a bit more $$ as I suspect you're gonna be flooring it often now lol

Swashplate · 02-27-2015, 03:51 PM

Agreed! Enjoy motoring!!!

minmat11 · 02-27-2015, 05:55 PM

Thanks! I can't wait to put on my summer tires in a couple weeks and take the car for a spin. But so far so good! No complaints here.

02-26-2015, 01:36 PM	#1
minmat11 Private First Class 22 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 SC Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Finally got around to installing the sprint booster drive-by-wire on my e85 today. The gas pedal was a breeze to get out but putting it back in place was a bit of PITA (you gotta slide it downwards first, then refit the front pins and hex screw). Overall, it was a simple 15-minute install and it is freaking sweet so far. I placed my remote under the dash by the ignition. It's very subtle and hardly visible, but easily accessible. The cable was tucked into the panels by the footwells, so nothing is visible. As far as performance goes, I am aware that this mod does not add any sort of horsepower, but I will say this: the difference from before to now is unreal. The car feels a lot more responsive to my foot and there is very little to no lag when pushing the gas pedal. The first time I put it on race mode (red), I had the biggest grin on my face lol I drove around for about a half hour, played around with the settings and I think I will stick to the sport mode (green) as my daily setting. Race mode is insane to use on the streets. I have yet to try it in the highway though. With all of this being said, I highly recommend this mod if you're looking to reduce the lag when accelerating. Can't go wrong with it. Sport mode on. Barely visible Brief review and initial reactions. Last edited by minmat11; 02-27-2015 at 06:10 AM..
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02-27-2015, 12:42 AM	#2
RossBMWZseries Major 224 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Juan TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [7.00]	Nice review. In my opinion, the fact that you didn't gain any horsepower with this mod is a bummer but it's equivalent to a mod that adds horsepower and makes you smile and laugh the way you did. That's what it's all about. YOU enjoying YOUR car, customized the way you like it. Looks like fun, just be ready to spend a bit more $$ as I suspect you're gonna be flooring it often now lol
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02-27-2015, 03:51 PM	#3
Swashplate Major 111 Rep 1,351 Posts Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newcastle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Mercedes ML320 ... [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00]	Agreed! Enjoy motoring!!! __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR, 1968 Mustang) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!
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02-27-2015, 05:55 PM	#4
minmat11 Private First Class 22 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 SC Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I can't wait to put on my summer tires in a couple weeks and take the car for a spin. But so far so good! No complaints here.
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