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Have you guys heard of this?
it deletes the lag time time from the ECU giving you better acceleration. they dont make any for TL's but i noticed they have them for Accords...i was wondering if it would be possible to use the accord one on the TL?? anyone on here tried?
it deletes the lag time time from the ECU giving you better acceleration. they dont make any for TL's but i noticed they have them for Accords...i was wondering if it would be possible to use the accord one on the TL?? anyone on here tried?
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Acurawoodbine in Toronto sells this unit for use in TL's. There price is $279 I was there the other day and one of the guys that works in the parts department installed it in is 04, says it works great.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Skix-0CZc
this kinda explains it all
my frds put on in their benz & audi and says it works great and u can really tell the difference !
this kinda explains it all
my frds put on in their benz & audi and says it works great and u can really tell the difference !
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I would like to see more info on it. How does it work, what is it doing to the signal to increase the acceleration and response?
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Did you not watch the video? It is a direct plug DIY install. No cutting required. It interfaces with the electronic interface at the peddle. The hardest part is taking the cover off under the knee bolster. I replaced my gas pedal to the type-s one and this would be 10x easier.
I would like to see more info on it. How does it work, what is it doing to the signal to increase the acceleration and response?
I would like to see more info on it. How does it work, what is it doing to the signal to increase the acceleration and response?
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I am working to find out if this will work. It shows to be available for the Civic, CRV and RDX.
Link to sales site.
I wouldn't think that Honda would engineer a different plug for every car in their line up with DBW. So right now I have to assume that the plugs should all be the same or at least pretty similar. It looks like the device itself is a voltage enhancer. It looks to amplify the output signal to increase the throttle response.
Reading there FAQ page, it is not a software enhancement, but a hardware enhancement. If anyone can get the part #'s for the DBW on the TL, civic, rdx, CRV or even the S2000 along with some pictures, we can try and compare.
Link to sales site.
I wouldn't think that Honda would engineer a different plug for every car in their line up with DBW. So right now I have to assume that the plugs should all be the same or at least pretty similar. It looks like the device itself is a voltage enhancer. It looks to amplify the output signal to increase the throttle response.
Reading there FAQ page, it is not a software enhancement, but a hardware enhancement. If anyone can get the part #'s for the DBW on the TL, civic, rdx, CRV or even the S2000 along with some pictures, we can try and compare.
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Don't mind me, I am just being a smart arse. Looking at their site, it states that it is a DIY and should be able to be done in 10 mins.
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Message from Sprint Booster.
Hi Jason,
Thank you for your interest with the Sprint Booster.
For your 2005 Acura TL, you can use the same Sprint Booster as the Honda S2000. That is part number SPR1037.
Best regards,
Ken
Thank you for your interest with the Sprint Booster.
For your 2005 Acura TL, you can use the same Sprint Booster as the Honda S2000. That is part number SPR1037.
Best regards,
Ken
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Anybody have info on where to get this?
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comments from bimmerfest...
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=261525
a place to buy from...
http://www.bmw-mania.com/web/Item/spr1037/invDetail.cfm
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=261525
a place to buy from...
http://www.bmw-mania.com/web/Item/spr1037/invDetail.cfm
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so what the heck is that big 6 inch plastic looking piece that is left hanging by the gas pedal?
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So the graph indicates that this $279 device simply makes the accelerator pedal more sensitive, right? This doesn't make the car any faster... just harder to drive smoothly. I think I'll save the money for something worthwhile, and just move my right foot a bit more.
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yah i noticed that these sprint boosters are aimmed more towards german engineered cars.
on a side note, so are we able to use an S2000 sprint boooster on an 08 TL-S??
on a side note, so are we able to use an S2000 sprint boooster on an 08 TL-S??
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UGH...you mother truckers! it's because of people like YOU that my wallet keeps on running dry. I want one now, despite my previous post LOL. *whips out credit card* hahaha
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Will be the ginney pig here. Going to get it tomorrow at acura woodbine. Will share the details. Having read up alot on it in the BMW forums the vast majority swear by it. It's suppose to reduce the lag time. Even if you mash the pedal there will be lag, this is suppose to eliminate it. They are selling them for $279. Will post results in the next couple of days.
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Looking forward to it.
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Just by reading info from other forums and people who have been runnimg this device for over 1 year, there seems to be an improvement of the lag at full throttle also. I guess i will find out tomorrow.
#34
Man of God.....
Wow!!!!
WOT is WOT!! And this is BS!! Look at the graph. Just hit the gas, and you will see the same thing with or without this piece of BS!!
Come on now, just think for a sec. Voltage enhancer? Please , if this was needed the Acura would have " made it so"!
Come on now, just think for a sec. Voltage enhancer? Please , if this was needed the Acura would have " made it so"!
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Before you start being so negative about this why dont you take some time and do some research on it. Go on the BMW or MB boards and see what people who actually used the product have to say about it.
#36
Spirit man, acura could have made so much stuff better in our cars. What u just said what stupid. We coulda had more torque in our engines, that would be better for our cars, but did that happen NO!!!!!
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keep it calm guys...
from what i have read on the BMW forums and other sources, its seems that this device basically changes the sensitivity of the pedal, so:
If you used to press it all the way down for WOT
After you can press the pedal 3/4 the way and get WOT
basically it increases the rate at which WOT is reached based on pedal input. I seriously doubt that it eliminates the lag as the lag itself is caused by the car's computer calculating numerous factors such as engine temps, oil temps, etc.
from what i have read on the BMW forums and other sources, its seems that this device basically changes the sensitivity of the pedal, so:
If you used to press it all the way down for WOT
After you can press the pedal 3/4 the way and get WOT
basically it increases the rate at which WOT is reached based on pedal input. I seriously doubt that it eliminates the lag as the lag itself is caused by the car's computer calculating numerous factors such as engine temps, oil temps, etc.
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keep it calm guys...
from what i have read on the BMW forums and other sources, its seems that this device basically changes the sensitivity of the pedal, so:
If you used to press it all the way down for WOT
After you can press the pedal 3/4 the way and get WOT
basically it increases the rate at which WOT is reached based on pedal input. I seriously doubt that it eliminates the lag as the lag itself is caused by the car's computer calculating numerous factors such as engine temps, oil temps, etc.
from what i have read on the BMW forums and other sources, its seems that this device basically changes the sensitivity of the pedal, so:
If you used to press it all the way down for WOT
After you can press the pedal 3/4 the way and get WOT
basically it increases the rate at which WOT is reached based on pedal input. I seriously doubt that it eliminates the lag as the lag itself is caused by the car's computer calculating numerous factors such as engine temps, oil temps, etc.
I too, raise the BS flag. But would love to be proven wrong! Flick, your a trooper! keep us posted!
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keep it calm guys...
from what i have read on the BMW forums and other sources, its seems that this device basically changes the sensitivity of the pedal, so:
If you used to press it all the way down for WOT
After you can press the pedal 3/4 the way and get WOT
basically it increases the rate at which WOT is reached based on pedal input. I seriously doubt that it eliminates the lag as the lag itself is caused by the car's computer calculating numerous factors such as engine temps, oil temps, etc.
from what i have read on the BMW forums and other sources, its seems that this device basically changes the sensitivity of the pedal, so:
If you used to press it all the way down for WOT
After you can press the pedal 3/4 the way and get WOT
basically it increases the rate at which WOT is reached based on pedal input. I seriously doubt that it eliminates the lag as the lag itself is caused by the car's computer calculating numerous factors such as engine temps, oil temps, etc.
#40
Man of God.....
WOW again......
I thought that is what I said(who needs a throttle exciter!). Then I read something like English "What u just said what stupid." What is that? Don't you ever proof read?
I am not talking about market strategy here. But if Acura wanted us to have WOT, like all the time. Just put in a switch. Whamo...... Full on!
I don't need to read what others have said. This is a poor idea. If you understood - then tell me what is a Voltage enhancer?
I am not talking about market strategy here. But if Acura wanted us to have WOT, like all the time. Just put in a switch. Whamo...... Full on!
I don't need to read what others have said. This is a poor idea. If you understood - then tell me what is a Voltage enhancer?