aFe Sprint Booster

Delnari · 01-01-2015, 12:45 PM

Might be buying a new piggyback module for the throttle. The inline module remaps the throttle to increase throttle response allowing quicker engine response. Easy installation that just plugs inline with the existing throttle harness. Anyone use this on a previous BMW model or current M235i?

jbenington86 · 01-01-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Delnari

Might be buying a new piggyback module for the throttle. The inline module remaps the throttle to increase throttle response allowing quicker engine response. Easy installation that just plugs inline with the existing throttle harness. Anyone use this on a previous BMW model or current M235i?

From what I can tell driving my BMW rental right now I think sport and sport+ will take care of this throttle response. Sometimes in sport mode I even throw my own head back because I am honestly not ready for the increased throttle response from the pedal.

zkeeper · 01-01-2015, 01:52 PM

Best double check on this before purchase. I may be wrong on this, but what it does has already been added in with Sport and Sport+.

It is a boon for other era cars not equipped as such from factory.

Delnari · 01-01-2015, 02:58 PM

Agreed. The remapping of the throttle map is already being done in the Sport/Sport + modes. Interesting to see how this add-in module would increase those modes. aFe is selling this under the M235i section which makes me believe it has been tested and approved.

aFe Power M235i Parts

alz0rz · 01-01-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Delnari

Agreed. The remapping of the throttle map is already being done in the Sport/Sport + modes. Interesting to see how this add-in module would increase those modes. aFe is selling this under the M235i section which makes me believe it has been tested and approved.

aFe Power M235i Parts

Two members on here have bought downpipes on here from aFe that was on their website that was 'tested and approved' that did not end up fitting. Not sure I'd trust this type of product just because it's listed under the m235i.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-02-2015, 01:18 PM

I would rather get an actual tune ( JB , Jb4 or AFE scorcher)
Throttle remapping is changed by the Sport and Sport+

harkes · 01-07-2015, 06:09 AM

I think throttle response in Sport(+) is pretty crazy already - you want an on/off switch? haha

harkes · 01-07-2015, 07:02 AM

http://afepower.com/shop/zoom.php?partno=77-46304

Thats a horrible torque curve!

sundaydriver · 01-08-2015, 07:36 PM

It would be most interesting to see how this changes eco pro. I like the coasting feature but hate the throttle response. That being said, the gas savings in eco pro would probably not be significant enough to warrant the price of the sprint booster if it did work in eco pro.

AlexGT · 01-09-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by alz0rz

Two members on here have bought downpipes on here from aFe that was on their website that was 'tested and approved' that did not end up fitting. Not sure I'd trust this type of product just because it's listed under the m235i.

Yeah, I'm one of those two

2Tenths · 12-21-2016, 06:23 PM

I disagree with every single comment on this thread. In my experience, throttle remapping is an excellent way of reducing turbo lag. This includes modern cars with "Sport" mode(s). I am looking in to re-mapping my freshly "Dinanized" M235i as we speak.

EuroDude · 12-21-2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Tenths

I disagree with every single comment on this thread. In my experience, throttle remapping is an excellent way of reducing turbo lag. This includes modern cars with "Sport" mode(s). I am looking in to re-mapping my freshly "Dinanized" M235i as we speak.

Congratulations. Let us know how that goes

Shayan55 · 12-22-2016, 03:45 AM

I had a sprint booster on my fbo audi and i loved it honestly. It worked well with my bolt ons and the APR tune

XutvJet · 12-22-2016, 01:15 PM

I'm considering the Sprint Booster for when I'm not in Sport+. I'd love to have just a little more throttle sensitivity in traction off and DSC modes.

kdog26372 · 12-22-2016, 03:43 PM

I had one of these things on my tuned X3 35i. You'll get crap gas mileage and it'll make comfort like sport was and sport will be like gunning it from every stop light. I was hoping it would get rid of the occasionally situation where I would come to a rolling stop and punch it and the X3 would pause for a bit and then go, this also happened when switching lanes going 25-30 and I'd switch lanes, try to accelerate, pause .5 seconds and then it'd go...it did nothing to reduce this pause. The M235 has this same issue from time to time, but not as much as the X3. I don't know if it's traction control as I've tried sport and sport + and it still happens or it something with the AWD system or tranny, but it's annoying. Same stuff seams to happen to the MB GLA45's, so hard to pinpoint.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-22-2016, 06:02 PM

Why not opt for real power gains instead of something that scales the throttle?

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Delnari Major 256 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2014 MG F22 Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (2)	aFe Sprint Booster - Throttle Remapper Might be buying a new piggyback module for the throttle. The inline module remaps the throttle to increase throttle response allowing quicker engine response. Easy installation that just plugs inline with the existing throttle harness. Anyone use this on a previous BMW model or current M235i?
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	Best double check on this before purchase. I may be wrong on this, but what it does has already been added in with Sport and Sport+. It is a boon for other era cars not equipped as such from factory.
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Delnari Major 256 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2014 MG F22 Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (2)	Agreed. The remapping of the throttle map is already being done in the Sport/Sport + modes. Interesting to see how this add-in module would increase those modes. aFe is selling this under the M235i section which makes me believe it has been tested and approved. aFe Power M235i Parts
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harkes Colonel 1078 Rep 2,357 Posts Drives: M135i, E39 M5, NSX and AE86 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Xiamen, China iTrader: (0)	I think throttle response in Sport(+) is pretty crazy already - you want an on/off switch? haha __________________ M135i 8AT PWG, MHD, Pure Stage2, WMI via Torqbyte CM5-LT, Custom tuned by PureBoost (A Dane in China)
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harkes Colonel 1078 Rep 2,357 Posts Drives: M135i, E39 M5, NSX and AE86 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Xiamen, China iTrader: (0)	http://afepower.com/shop/zoom.php?partno=77-46304 Thats a horrible torque curve! __________________ M135i 8AT PWG, MHD, Pure Stage2, WMI via Torqbyte CM5-LT, Custom tuned by PureBoost (A Dane in China)
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sundaydriver Enlisted Member 8 Rep 34 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	It would be most interesting to see how this changes eco pro. I like the coasting feature but hate the throttle response. That being said, the gas savings in eco pro would probably not be significant enough to warrant the price of the sprint booster if it did work in eco pro.
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2Tenths Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M235ix Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ventura, CA. iTrader: (0)	Throttle Remapping vs. Sport (+) mode I disagree with every single comment on this thread. In my experience, throttle remapping is an excellent way of reducing turbo lag. This includes modern cars with "Sport" mode(s). I am looking in to re-mapping my freshly "Dinanized" M235i as we speak.
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Shayan55 Captain 340 Rep 716 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: woodland hills CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2105 BMW M235I [0.00]	I had a sprint booster on my fbo audi and i loved it honestly. It worked well with my bolt ons and the APR tune __________________ (Sold) M235I Dinan intake, Active Autowerke FMIC, meisterschaft, TCKline coilovers, NT01's, BMS Oil cooler valve, VRSF DP&CP, BM3,StopTech Trophy BBK, Corbeau FX1 Pro seats, AP bar, Bimmerworld V3 Wing, APR Front splitter, Seibon Vented CF Hood 399.8whp on 91oct Hmu on Ig: @n55_shayan
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XutvJet Major General 5554 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	I'm considering the Sprint Booster for when I'm not in Sport+. I'd love to have just a little more throttle sensitivity in traction off and DSC modes.
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kdog26372 Lieutenant 243 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi BSM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I had one of these things on my tuned X3 35i. You'll get crap gas mileage and it'll make comfort like sport was and sport will be like gunning it from every stop light. I was hoping it would get rid of the occasionally situation where I would come to a rolling stop and punch it and the X3 would pause for a bit and then go, this also happened when switching lanes going 25-30 and I'd switch lanes, try to accelerate, pause .5 seconds and then it'd go...it did nothing to reduce this pause. The M235 has this same issue from time to time, but not as much as the X3. I don't know if it's traction control as I've tried sport and sport + and it still happens or it something with the AWD system or tranny, but it's annoying. Same stuff seams to happen to the MB GLA45's, so hard to pinpoint. __________________ '15 M235xi \| BSM/Oyster/Aluminum \| Black Kidneys \| RW Carbon Mirror Caps \| 40% tint
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Why not opt for real power gains instead of something that scales the throttle?
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