Sprint Power Booster is for real!

[davemt74]

If you want an explanation of "why" there is not delay you should call smart madness...all i know it is much more responsive. What do you have to lose....you can return it.

[SunDiego]

Play nice now. It's not for everyone...

[Macaw]

On my old Chevy tracker it had a switch for normal/power for the transmission. And that is the problem I see with this product no easy way to turn it off (sometime you need less throtle response). Now I've been an electronic tech for 25-years considering the sell price of this and the relative small cost of parts involved it should come with a dash switch and 2 or 3 switchable modes of operation. I would not buy one just due to not being able to turn it off without having to un-install it.

[Macaw]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

...
...the OM says to press the accelerator past the point of resistance to engage/use the kickdown....is this point of resistance mid way of the pedal travel?...does anybody knows?...is it based on travel or voltage output?......
jetfuel

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the kick down a physical switch on the 451? So mash the pedal to the floor for kick down....

[Spumonti]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

...don't know Macaw...that's what I am asking....the OM just says "past point of resistance...

jetfuel

The kickdown is a physical switch. If you want to feel it, just get in and depress your accelerator as far as it will go, and then give it an extra push from there. You will be able to feel the switch actuate when it is pressed. Do this with the car off so you don't accidentally neglect your safe driving skills...

So, in answer, the power booster will not change the kickdown...

[The Rigger]

Originally Posted by davemt74

Now if price is an issue, that's one thing. But if you intend on having this car for some time and like performance it's another thing....... Not a very hard choice if you're looking for performance, especially if you can return it.

C'mon now... If you're looking for "performance," you should probably be driving something other than a car powered by a 999cc three-banger.

[SmartMadness]

Guys....

If I may add a little to this conversation....

Just something to think about.....

Here is the breakdown of what took place:

We get contacted by a well established manufacturer that designed an item for the smart car.


We check them out, try their products and personally love the results.

We invite the factory rep to our open house to answer questions.

Those that attend the open house have an opportunity to drive cars with this module on the car. Everyone seems to love it and some folks have us install it on the spot.

We install the item on their car and offer them a money back guarantee. Don't like it? Bring it back for a full refund. No one brings it back. In fact many come by and visit out shop and tell other customers that are visiting to "make sure you try that spring booster. It's great" Folks try it and 90% + buy it on the spot.

Some go on this board and rave about it. When they do, they get attacked by folks that have never tried it. We did not pay anyone to do this or offer them any discounts. They simply did it because they loved the results and wanted to share a positive experience.

Many customers have stopped by or called our shop commenting on how they read the previous threads and could not understand on why people that never used the product were telling those that have it and use it that it should not work and it is a waste of money.

Some decided to buy it anyway and then wanted to post their thoughts here. Most do not because they do not want to get involved in a conflict. They simply use the product and enjoy the benefits. Some of our customers tell us that they are really happy that they did not listen to those that say it does nothing and tried it themselves. When they did they were happy and some decided to post in a thread like this and then they once again seem to get attacked.

Come on.... If someone likes a product and shares it with others they do it not because there is financial gain from it. They do it because they enjoy the benefits they received and were happy with the service we provided. Why is that so bad?

Will this product make your smart perform like a Ferrari? Of course not, but for many this is a very simple mod that has a positive effect on the car. That is all.

Think about this Ciscocali is the manufacturer of the Cold Air Intake and the owner of Smart Car Performance. His intake is a good quality product that some can say is a competing product. He has a cold air intake on his car and enjoys the benefits of more power. At the same time he tried the booster and thought it was a nice addition.

So here he is putting in a good word for a product that many would consider a competing product. It would benefit him more if you bought his Cold Air Intake instead of this product since the cost is the same and he is here posting that he loved it knowing he will get beat up by some.

We have one customer after another going on the boards saying "Hey, it works!" "Try it". They do not get anything from us for doing this. They simply like what they got.

We try to offer a little bit of everything. You want an exhaust? Cold Air Intake? Drop in filter? Springs? Wheels? Smart Car parts? Car Cover? We have it! We try our best to offer quality products and offer them at a fair price. Not everything we sell is for everyone. That is OK. Will I drive down to Miami for a race? I'd love to, but if I ever do find the time I'd probably do it for fun only and not to prove some kind of a point.

At times we can all get passionate about what we believe in, but we need to remember that this board for many is a community. A community should welcome new members, feedback and new ideas and not beat down someone who may not share the same point of view as you.

So, come on.... Let's leave this alone.

You bought a Sprint Booster and love it? Great! Enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts. We thank you!

You thought about buying one, but not sure? Try it for a couple of weeks. Don't like it? Send it back and we'll refund your money.

Don't want one? It's OK. We have other items that you may like. Not sure? Call us and we'll be happy to assist.

If you do not have the extra funds at this time or you do not see the value of this or some other product don't beat it down if someone else like it and try to make them feel stupid for buying it.

Want to deal with another vendor? No problem, there are other great vendors on this board that offer great products and give good service. We'll be here and if you ever need assistance we will do our best to assist.

Most importantly.... Let's just try to keep this place a little more positive and friendly for everyone. It really will be a much better place to visit.

Thank you everyone!

[NCC1701]

SmartMadness, your retorts are always a pleasure to read! Cheers!

[Wdhitch]

Originally Posted by SmartMadness

Think about this Ciscocali is the manufacturer of the Cold Air Intake and the owner of Smart Car Performance. His intake is a good quality product that some can say is a competing product. He has a cold air intake on his car and enjoys the benefits of more power. At the same time he tried the booster and thought it was a nice addition.

Well that right there answers alot of questions.

Boris,

Personally I wasn't attacking anyone... infact I offered to go to Miami to give Dave a chance to settle the issue once and for all. In this specific thread I didn't see anyone getting beaten up... yes, quite a few of us don't believe/trust the claims on this product. All I asked is that someone who was making the claims back it up.

Like you said, this is a community... and as such sometimes members of the community feel the need to challange stuff to verify that claims are true. For the price of this product (keep in mind I understand you don't set the prices), it's understandable that there will be quite alot of scepticism. Link that with the fact that there is a technical write up that proves that there is no performance gain and the scepticism grows.

The poster made the claim that his car was faster off the line... all I asked was that he prove it.

[jonmills]

It seem to me that most of the people who are skeptical are the ones who can't afford it. It works well. As advertised If you want a Corvette buy a Corvette. This car never will be a Corvette. If you can't afford it don't complain. Either save up or forget about it. You are using a lot of negative energy for no reason.