06.Z51.MontRed.Vert

This is pretty slick, but my question is: if you already have a well tuned car, will this improve the throttle response beyond that?

I want to make sure this isn't a device that would be similar to what a lot of the cheaper stereo companies do with their volume controls (they make a ton of volume all at the beginning of the ****, say position 1 to 3, and from 4 to 10 is basicaly useless). So does this actually increase the sensitivity throughout the complete throttle range or does it just dump a lot more "throttle" at the beginning of the time you start pressing your foot down?

"Spinal Tap (crank it up to 11)"

FloydSummerOf68

I also want to know if this will do anything beyond what a well tuned car is already doing through a thorough dyno-tune.

mvicel

I would be really interested in it, but want to see how is the installation first...

TKO Performance

Yes. A tune won't quicken throttle response as effectively as this module. You will fell a difference. Obviously a stock/un tuned car feels it even more.

Curve would be slightly different but it gives you and idea when and where it works....



I think someone else asked if it effects/interferes with a tune... is does not.


Pretty easy install however I'll try to get it up for you.


Thanks
Ed

stevestig

Rednblack

DOUG @ ECS

Interesting, congrats on bringing a new product out.


Question I have, does this literally shorten the split second delay from pedal to throttle blade action, or does it just replace the throttle curve settings? IE, 50% is now 60% and so on. That is what it looks like from that graph you posted.

Thanks

cclive

It looks pretty simple to install, just unplug the gas pedal cable and plug this in between. That couldn't take more than 5 minutes.

laconiajack

So, it gives you full throttle at the three quarters throttle position of the accelerator pedal. Why would you want to do that?

brettbolt

I certainly wouldn't.

If it takes your foot 0.25 seconds to fully depress the pedal, it would take about 0.18 seconds to press it to three quarters position. So Sprint Booster can claim that it reduces the 'lag' time it takes to get to WOT by 0.07 seconds.

Since this device connects from the pedal to the PCM, it can't do anything to reduce the lag from the PCM to the throttle body.

Unless you want to shorten the pedal distance to get to WOT, I really don't see any reason to get this device.

FloydSummerOf68

The part I bolded is what I'm interested in. I would prefer the car to feel more like a mechanical/wired throttle body rather than electronic.

From the graph I have to agree that it looks like it just replaces the curve setting as well. It looks as though 3/4 throttle is now full throttle which wouldnt actually decrease "throttle response".

stroked250

I agree..looks like it just changes the curve, it doesn't make a faster response, just takes less pedal pressure to get to 75% throttle. So the feeling "tricks" you into thinking it's more responsive since power would come in earlier. You don't make the signal faster and you don't get more power. I am not trying to bash, I just don't see the real benefits over pushing the pedal down more.

EDIT: I guess the feel of more power sooner can be fun!

mittens

I agree, just loks like it makes 3/4 of the throttle become 0-WOT, and the last 1/4 is pointless.

so really it makes it less controalable, and it feel more responsive becasue its tell the car to give it more throttle than normal for that pedal postion.

TKO Performance

The ECU reads 2 things, Pedal speed, and Location, this equals throttle body position. There are literally thousands of tables it reads and goes through. What the Sprint Booster module does is it gives it a more aggressive table to read...

Back when you had linkage (linear) hooked up to your carb, you mash the pedal 100%, you get 100% open throttle.
Now with drive by wire, you mash the pedal 100% you get about 75% percent until a certain RPM.
This module changes that by converting the digital signal, providing the ECM with a new and altered signal. It's not making more HP, it just makes the car more responsive by removing the lag.


BTW, the website is now fixed & has the options ( C6 Z06 Zr1) to choose from. All those who had ordered prior to today please contact me via email (sales@tkoperformance.com) with your vehicle type info.
We are also calling the phone numbers listed for you too

Thanks

mittens

but in a normal tune, you change the throttle postion to be (linear) and take out the RPM settings, so even at 2000 rpms. 100% floored is 100% throttle. so not sure how this will help. Would be happy to be a test dummy for my self and the other none belivers. And if it does change it, I will helpp some sales!

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perfectlyfrank

I have one on my 07 BMW 530xi. I made a huge difference in throttle response and made the car a lot more fun to drive. I only have 150 miles on my C6 right now and will probably add one of these once I see how the throttle feels after driving it a little more.

TKO Performance

Here are the instructions. (See attached)

FloydSummerOf68

Someone who has a tuned car needs to get this and report back if this actually changes responsiveness.

I want something that will make the reaction time from hitting the pedal to the throttle body opening to the desired amount shorter. IE: 25% throttle and I roll into 35% throttle should be instantaneous...no delay or lag between pushing the pedal and feeling the immediate acceleration.

TommyV

That looks fairly easy. How 'bout a group buy?