Sprintbooster = fantastic!

Bim135AUS · 06-24-2008, 10:38 AM

:roundel: G'day, I picked u my 135 manual last week, and whilst happy with it overall, I thought the throttle response was pretty poor.

Well, mo more! Andrew from BMSouth fitted one for me yesterday and the result is AMAZING! I have not stopped grinning yet...

By the way, Andrew is a great guy and I can recommend both him and the Sprintbooster wholeheartedly. Totally trasforms the car.

Got to say, I'm a bit pissed off at BMW for deliberately dialing in this poor throttle lag in such a powerful car but I guess they need to pander to the lowest common denominator, as Andrew said.

Just one other minor gripe- I cannot get any warm air from the centre vents when using the heater- warm air comes from the top of the dashboard and the floor but no matter what temp I set it on, only cold air comes from the center vents. From what I can see, you can vary th e airfow to the vents but not the temp.

The BMW steelership thinks that this might be a deliberate design from BMW so that warm air does not flow onto a driver's face making them sleepy! Sound a little odd to me..

Are any of you guys able to get warm air out of your centre vents?? :iono:

Qube · 06-24-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bim135AUS

:roundel: G'day, I picked u my 135 manual last week, and whilst happy with it overall, I thought the throttle response was pretty poor.

Well, mo more! Andrew from BMSouth fitted one for me yesterday and the result is AMAZING! I have not stopped grinning yet...

By the way, Andrew is a great guy and I can recommend both him and the Sprintbooster wholeheartedly. Totally trasforms the car.

Got to say, I'm a bit pissed off at BMW for deliberately dialing in this poor throttle lag in such a powerful car but I guess they need to pander to the lowest common denominator, as Andrew said.

Just one other minor gripe- I cannot get any warm air from the centre vents when using the heater- warm air comes from the top of the dashboard and the floor but no matter what temp I set it on, only cold air comes from the center vents. From what I can see, you can vary th e airfow to the vents but not the temp.

The BMW steelership thinks that this might be a deliberate design from BMW so that warm air does not flow onto a driver's face making them sleepy! Sound a little odd to me..

Are any of you guys able to get warm air out of your centre vents?? :iono:

I got warm air from center vents on both the 135 coupe and 128 vert. They are lying

spdrcr · 06-24-2008, 04:15 PM

I noticed something similar on mine but found if I cranked it all the way on it would get hot right at the top.

AussieRacer · 06-24-2008, 05:02 PM

You'll only get warm air by cranking it up or taking it off auto mode.

Personally I like it, as I prefer a cool breeze in my face, whilst keeping everything else warm.

PLus not that cold in Melb at the moment....

Guran · 06-24-2008, 08:18 PM

Congratulations Bim135AUS! Pleased to hear reports from another Aussie taking delivery. Very interesting comments about the throttle response and that a simple solution is so easily available.

WAY · 06-24-2008, 08:24 PM

Congrats on the new car! I agree with you about Andrew and the sprint booster! What I like most about Andrew is that he is a real Bimmer enthusiast and knows all about our cars. I know that I can trust him with my car. (Ok that doesn't give you permission to charge me more now Andrew!)

RobLS · 06-24-2008, 09:59 PM

The throttle lag is for the non enthusiast crowd. Remember they aren't making their cars 'just' for the enthusiast as we're only a tiny part in the market.

Wraith · 06-24-2008, 10:31 PM

Congrats on the car AW with coral red intererior, wow sounds yummie :smile:

And another happy sprint booster customer, this seems like the must have little mod :smile:

Bim135AUS · 06-24-2008, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the congrats, guys. I'm prety chuffed with the car.

I had a 335I auto which I traded in for this 135I and whilst a lot of people thought I was crazy- this car leaves th 335 for dead- and that was not exactly slow!

Any other answers to my question in my original post re the cold air from the centre vents?

andrew@southernBM · 06-25-2008, 06:22 AM

Hey Bim135AUS

Glad you made it to the boards.

When i fit the Sprint boosters i always try to get in the passenger seat and i position myself so as i can see the owners face when they accelerate away. Way made me laugh with his big face grin :biggrin: but Bim135AUS was laughing like the joker out of batman movie, it took the whole road test for him to stop laughing......Ha Ha Ha Ha. He even rang a few hours later saying how much he loved it.

Gotta love that. :wink:

If any-one would like a try before you buy 135i with Sprint Booster let me know, i'd be happy to help

You guys wait until the Tuning is finialised....(Active aren't very PROactive with it at the moment, hopefully soon) These cars will be rocket ships.

andrew@southernBM · 06-25-2008, 06:23 AM

P.S The Coral looks sensational

spdrcr · 06-25-2008, 07:16 AM

Just to clarify, these sprint boosters are a moot point if you get a flash (eg sharkedit) down the track as the throttle mapping can all be redone at the same time right?

Sounds like a great mod but don't want to throw money at something that will be wasted when I get a flash down the track...

andrew@southernBM · 06-25-2008, 05:07 PM

I don't know the answer to that question, i hear what you are saying, maybe just wait until the edit comes out and is tested, have you someone to set up the tune in Sydney?

06-24-2008, 10:38 AM	#1
Bim135AUS Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Sprintbooster = fantastic! :roundel: G'day, I picked u my 135 manual last week, and whilst happy with it overall, I thought the throttle response was pretty poor. Well, mo more! Andrew from BMSouth fitted one for me yesterday and the result is AMAZING! I have not stopped grinning yet... By the way, Andrew is a great guy and I can recommend both him and the Sprintbooster wholeheartedly. Totally trasforms the car. Got to say, I'm a bit pissed off at BMW for deliberately dialing in this poor throttle lag in such a powerful car but I guess they need to pander to the lowest common denominator, as Andrew said. Just one other minor gripe- I cannot get any warm air from the centre vents when using the heater- warm air comes from the top of the dashboard and the floor but no matter what temp I set it on, only cold air comes from the center vents. From what I can see, you can vary th e airfow to the vents but not the temp. The BMW steelership thinks that this might be a deliberate design from BMW so that warm air does not flow onto a driver's face making them sleepy! Sound a little odd to me.. Are any of you guys able to get warm air out of your centre vents?? :iono:
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spdrcr First Lieutenant 13 Rep 356 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I noticed something similar on mine but found if I cranked it all the way on it would get hot right at the top.
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	You'll only get warm air by cranking it up or taking it off auto mode. Personally I like it, as I prefer a cool breeze in my face, whilst keeping everything else warm. PLus not that cold in Melb at the moment.... __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Bim135AUS! Pleased to hear reports from another Aussie taking delivery. Very interesting comments about the throttle response and that a simple solution is so easily available. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new car! I agree with you about Andrew and the sprint booster! What I like most about Andrew is that he is a real Bimmer enthusiast and knows all about our cars. I know that I can trust him with my car. (Ok that doesn't give you permission to charge me more now Andrew!)
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	The throttle lag is for the non enthusiast crowd. Remember they aren't making their cars 'just' for the enthusiast as we're only a tiny part in the market.
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Wraith Captain 13 Rep 814 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the car AW with coral red intererior, wow sounds yummie :smile: And another happy sprint booster customer, this seems like the must have little mod :smile:
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06-24-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
Bim135AUS Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the congrats, guys. I'm prety chuffed with the car. I had a 335I auto which I traded in for this 135I and whilst a lot of people thought I was crazy- this car leaves th 335 for dead- and that was not exactly slow! Any other answers to my question in my original post re the cold air from the centre vents?
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06-25-2008, 06:22 AM	#10
andrew@southernBM 170 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Hey Bim135AUS Glad you made it to the boards. When i fit the Sprint boosters i always try to get in the passenger seat and i position myself so as i can see the owners face when they accelerate away. Way made me laugh with his big face grin :biggrin: but Bim135AUS was laughing like the joker out of batman movie, it took the whole road test for him to stop laughing......Ha Ha Ha Ha. He even rang a few hours later saying how much he loved it. Gotta love that. :wink: If any-one would like a try before you buy 135i with Sprint Booster let me know, i'd be happy to help You guys wait until the Tuning is finialised....(Active aren't very PROactive with it at the moment, hopefully soon) These cars will be rocket ships.
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andrew@southernBM 170 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	P.S The Coral looks sensational
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spdrcr First Lieutenant 13 Rep 356 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Just to clarify, these sprint boosters are a moot point if you get a flash (eg sharkedit) down the track as the throttle mapping can all be redone at the same time right? Sounds like a great mod but don't want to throw money at something that will be wasted when I get a flash down the track...
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andrew@southernBM 170 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	I don't know the answer to that question, i hear what you are saying, maybe just wait until the edit comes out and is tested, have you someone to set up the tune in Sydney?
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