Any good threads on an easy way to install this puppy? Been at it for a while and have yet to be able to get that washer out even with the magnet. Probably just coming in here to get away from it for a while. Sure wish I had that 3 second install story I read about earlier...

 

I recommend you go with the two screw removal on the drivers side center console. It shouldn't take you more than 5 - 10 minutes. Follow this thread.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...Sprint+booster

 

Thanks for the help on the instructions... I think that was all I needed was to get away for a second. Was able to go back out and got it in and just got back from the test run... Man, this is going to be expensive in the gas bill I can see right now... The response is stupendous!!! Now THAT'S what it should feel like to drive a Crossfire.

 

Mine was killer too. I finally had to pull the pedal assembly down just right to loosen the torque on the washer. Then used a magnetron magnet to get it out. But its like you said, AWESOME! Enjoy!

 

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PHOTO LINK AND WHERE TO BUY
I just to put together this post in the thread "Sprint Booster Install" because when you do a search it brings up many other threads on this subject. Thanks to all who have posted this information on various other threads.
This post summarizes the info needed for newer members now buying and installing Sprint Boosters.

Cost $ 300 Available HERE

Here are step by step PHOTOS for option 1 thanks to PAULW in this link:


Option 1
You need to remove the throttle pedal following step below:
1. Remove the lower nut cap.
2. Remove the 10mm nut.
3. Remove the washer, a magnet helps.
4. Remove the pedal, lift the bottom pulling out and pull it out of the upper bracket.
5. Unplug the tps cable from the sensor.
6. Plug the tps cable into the Sprint Booster.
7. Plug the Sprint Booster cable into the tps sensor.
8. Reinstall the pedal assembly.
9. Go for a test drive, you WILL SMILE !!!

Option 2 (No photos)
This is another method of installation :
Remove the kick panel on the console
This is the panel that is to the right of your foot as you sit in the car
All you need is a Phillips screw driver! First remove the screw on the drivers side lower console where the vent is, 1/4 turn; this is a locking screw. Remove the second Phillips holding the lower drivers side console panel. You'll have to do a little removal manipulation of the panel, but it bends quite easily; its plastic! You may have to depress the gas pedal for clearance and temporary removal. Note: Always take note of how things fit a feel prior to panel removal, its just a good code to follow. Look at the top of the gas pedal and there is the plug. Squeeze the sides to release the locking mechanism on the plug. Unplug and insert the SB. Replug the plugs with the SB in line. Replace console side and screw and then the vent and screw and now you are done!

ABOUT THE SPRINT BOOSTER
Sprint Booster Power Converters - What do they do ??

Do you want responsive acceleration, quicker gear changes, and overtake with ease?
We have the answer....Sprint Booster Power Converter...
Sprint Booster is a device that improves acceleration by continuously measuring and converting the digital signal providing the ECM (Electronic Control Module) with a new and altered signal.

Benefits:
· At low revs, the engine responds at approximately half the time in comparison to before.
· The delay time whilst accelerating in 3rd and 4th gear and the engine in the mid-range, is almost zero.
· Big differences in the higher rev range.
· Improved response for downshifts and safer overtaking.

Almost all new cars come with fly by wire technology; hence do not have a traditional accelerator cable.
This new type of technology has a big draw back; it has a delayed reaction time and hence needlessly delays acceleration and engine performance.
The really great thing about this product is its simplicity; it does not touch the engine at all or the engine management system. What it does do is speed the signal up from the accelerator pedal to the engine - hence greatly improving acceleration and responsiveness!
Sprint Booster is a small and simple unit, which is very easy to install! - It is simply plugged into the back of the accelerator pedal connection and it is only possible to fit the unit one way!

“The Sprint Booster will be the “smartest” gadget you will fit to your car”.

 

ok i need advice. took the side panel off, got the old plug off, installed my new SB and i have no throttle. i verified the connections were all the way connected but no response. i took the SB back off and replaced the original connection and i have throttle - BUT now i have the Check Engine light on. what did i do?? will this cause a check engine light? is my SB bad? i'm lost. i'm not much of a auto mechanic but i thought i could do this as it's a 'plug-and-play' upgrade. any advice please...

 

I recall this happening when I installed mine. I don't remember but it seems that I had turned it around and connected the ends opposite to the first way I had them connected and this resolved my problem. I never had any issues with my check engine light though.

 

When the person who installed mine incurred this problem he disconnected the battery then reconnected it and apparently the XF computer reset itsself and it was fine.

 

Assuming there may not be installation instructions with the device, is it obvious when holding the thing which end goes which way? I hope to install mine in a few days.

 

I suggest you look in the kitchen drawer - you know -- the one the wife keeps all the crap in - there behind the melting wax birthday candles you'll find that all important tool you'll need to install that bad-boy into your XF.

 

ok this morning the check engine light was not on so i guess the 'puter reset itself. i didn't think you could install the plug backwards as there is a flat side and a curved side to the plug. though i could not see during install, i tried to install one way and it wouldn't go so a turned the plug 180* and it slid on and i squeezed until i heard a click so i'm guessing it was on correctly.

TVT - any suggestions??

 

anyone have any suggestions??? with sb installed i had no throttle response from the pedal.

 

Remove the Sprint Booster and see if you have any throttle response.
If I remember correctly somebody else had this problem and they ended up returning theirs to the manufacturer who replaced it, and the replacement worked OK. If there is anybody nearby you that has an SB, swap them to see if the problem persists etc.

 

Posts like this are the reason I haven't made the purchase. Maybe if they were available in the US. I'd need someone's throat to squeeze if that happened to me. Good Luck!

 

i had to remove the sprint booster and replace the original configuration to drive the car. i'm guessing that the check engine light came on because i started the engine with the sb in place and no response. car is working fine in the original configuration and the light went off within 24 hours.

Hello TVT - Is there a warranty on this product?

 

I finally installed my SB I've purchased a few weeks ago.

First I went for the Option 2. Removing the side panel was quite easy but I couldn't unplug the the cable
from the sensor. Too tight.

So I went on with Option 1.
Also quite easy but be carefull: you really need a magnet to get the washer out!

Even with the second option I had quite some difficulties to unplug the cable but it did.
Next question was: how do I place the SB?
You can indeed plug it both ways and also 180° turned.
Happened to be lucky because first try was apparently the right one.

And then .... the test drive...
This SB is indeed quite a mod! No throtte lag and therefore a nicer accelaration!
The beast got mightier! I like the fatc that when I push down, the car reacts immediatly...

Anyway, I'm happy :-)

 

Eruby, As I had posted previously on this thread I seemed to remember being able to connect the SB either way.
As posted here this is possible and it will only work one way.
If you connect it wrong you have NO THROTTLE RESPONSE.
No harm is done just simply unplug it and switch ends.

 

Just put on he SB , and me and the better half went for ride , All I can say is ye! ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THe wife even like SB ! Well worth the $$$$$$$$ .

 

ok, i will try again. i didn't think it would go but maybe that's what i did. i will let ya'll know. thanks.

 

ok re-installed. my bad - it's installed correctly and it works - WOW DOES IT WORK!!!

the 1st time i followed process 2 and removed the side panel. this leaves you unable to see and very difficult to remove and replace the plugs. this time i followed process 1 and removed the pedal. this was just as easy and it was much better. i suggest everyone use process 1 above.

thanks all for your help. i feel stupid but at least it's working now so i'm a happy driver.