6 speed and LOVE it.

 

That's where I got my last two springboosters from. Very good seller, usually ships same day and arrives 2nd day air.

 

Old thread I know bit by far my favorite upgrade and I have a bit of a mod list

 

I thought 99's has the traditional cable and not the drive by wire.

 

I went on Sprint Boosters website and the mod is for model year 2000 and up.

 

You're 100% correct. I have a 04 c4s

 

You are already ahead of the game if you have a traditional throttle cable, no need to spend more money for instant throttle response

 

I've had one on my manual 6 speed for several years now. It doesn't remove the initial, slight, movement delay of the throttle pedal (which can be annoying for double clutching), but it does allow for a more sensitive response to throttle movement. I've been pleased with it.

Still, it's easy to hold a steady speed. Doesn't affect fuel mileage....just means that you press the throttle less to achieve the same response what you would have gotten with more throttle movement before.

 

Not a big fan of these things, since they make the throttle even less linear than it already is

 

Just out of curiousity, is your take on this out of direct experience, or purely theoretical?

 

You must have done very "little" research about this as it has been widely proven for over 4 years. I have never read a review/commentary from anyone who has one that did not praise it for exactly what it is advertised. In fact, if you cruise around (do a little research) you will see that universally Porsche, Mercedes, Audi... driver's who have them praise them completely. In fact this is from 2009......

.The new generation of Sprint Booster debuted at SEMA SHOW 2009 winning one of the most important awards in aftermarket industry , the ‘SEMA BEST NEW PERFORMANCE-STREET PRODUCT 2010’ award among 1400 new products.

I'm amazed at any negative commentary from anyone who has never tried something - especially when the there is almost universal positive commentary from those knowing the products efficacy from first-hand-experience.

 

I can easily see where this is a neat device! Just means the car manuafacturer compromised on throttle response map to suit the masses, as they see it. Some people like a snappier throttle. I have enough trouble keeping under the posted limit as it is I don't need to spend $300 on anything else to help me get more tickets! That's my biggest gripe, it just really seems like a lot for what it is. That's in the same arena as the IMSG Junior, and there is a lot more to that, and a lot fewer of them made.

Edit:Well, I see it is the same price, regardless of car, I thought this was a Porsche only thing. And they lowered the price to $289 inc S&H. Still, I guess they know how to price it for max profit. I know I would.

 

I see you now edited your response on the second part. It is not expensive and it is not a "Porsche" product. The manufacturer, in this case Porsche, did not compromise on anything. Most cars over the past 13, or so, years have been in the same condition. Some a little more than others. Drive by wire results in some "lag". The amazing thing is in the case of Sprint Booster is that everyone can dramatically reduce the lag with this simple device. People will spend hundreds in cat by-pass products which are not only illegal, but also do very little but make a great vehicle noisy or make other pointless modifications that cost many times more - but will discount or even dismiss this proven and effective technology WITHOUT EVEN TRYING IT. If 300 dollars is expensive to anyone on this forum, they own the wrong marque. That's less than a new key just cost me.

 

And you don't think $340 is too much for a key? Do you enjoy paying a lot? ;-)
Some things, when you have no choice, you just go with it. As you stated most DBW cars have an annoying lag. I find it incredulous that the manufacturers haven't noticed this and have to conclude it is intentional, likly for liability reasons. ( I just touched the gas and the car leapt ahead). I personally do not find the 996 laggy but agree that it is not optimum and that a modern DD/sports car should have a switchable sport mode! The TR in Sport mode on my '08 Clubman S is better than my 996, but the turbo lag is more annoying. One day I will give the 30 day trial a shot and conclude for myself it is worth $289..

 

i dont think i've ever heard of someone who didnt think it was worth every penny