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      05-17-2012, 03:25 PM   #1
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Sprint booster vs. BMS PBX?

They both seem to do the same but the function of having an on off switch without having to shut the car off and on to turn it into race mode seems nice, but then again BMS has more maps than the sprint booster. Which one is better and why? of course it's opinionated but i'd just like to see
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I had the PBX and loved it on map 3.

Sprint booster is just a throttle remap. The PBX is a 3 stage throttle remap and a slight performace booster. And yes the PBX does boost performance, Burger did do a dyno. Although you will be way better off going with either the AA or Eurocharged tune.

Edit: By 3 stage I mean there are 3 different throttle and tune maps
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I had the PBX and loved it on map 3.

Sprint booster is just a throttle remap. The PBX is a 3 stage throttle remap and a slight performace booster. And yes the PBX does boost performance, Burger did do a dyno. Although you will be way better off going with either the AA or Eurocharged tune.

Edit: By 3 stage I mean there are 3 different throttle and tune maps
50%
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I kinda want to test and see if there is real power gain or not, if i do end up getting the pbx, im going to take it to a dyno. Has anyone ever tried all 3 combos?!?! sprint + pbx + proper tune = ??????
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I kinda want to test and see if there is real power gain or not, if i do end up getting the pbx, im going to take it to a dyno. Has anyone ever tried all 3 combos?!?! sprint + pbx + proper tune = ??????



Sprint+PBX+proper tune=check engine light
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Sprint+PBX+proper tune=check engine light
what about pbx + tune? I hear some people trying it and it seems to make a big difference
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what about pbx + tune? I hear some people trying it and it seems to make a big difference
Well the PBX is still in my car but it's off. Don't see any reason to turn it back on because this tune is a massive improvement over stock. It also eliminated the jerkiness of the PBX. Now the car pulls smooth as silk when you hit the gas.
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Well the PBX is still in my car but it's off. Don't see any reason to turn it back on because this tune is a massive improvement over stock. It also eliminated the jerkiness of the PBX. Now the car pulls smooth as silk when you hit the gas.
Would you say the pbx is worth getting?
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If you're not getting a tune, yes.
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how much is BMS PBX?
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how much is BMS PBX?
Used is usually $2xx.xx well msrp, its about $5xx.xx
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Used is usually $2xx.xx well msrp, its about $5xx.xx
Brand new, the PBX is $279. it's right on their website

http://www.burgertuning.com/products.html
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Sorry I guess I got it wrong, I mixed up the sprint booster w/ the pbx
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Brand new, the PBX is $279. it's right on their website

http://www.burgertuning.com/products.html
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I would say fork up a little more cash and get a tune... Definitely worth it in my opinion. You should check out eurocharged or active autowerks.
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I would say fork up a little more cash and get a tune... Definitely worth it in my opinion. You should check out eurocharged or active autowerks.
Didu get the tune? I wish guys local have it so I can ride around and see.

Kiwi didu check jlevisw website? I think they do 14 day trial and if you don't like it you can return it.
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Didu get the tune? I wish guys local have it so I can ride around and see.

Kiwi didu check jlevisw website? I think they do 14 day trial and if you don't like it you can return it.
Actually I haven't tried but ill definitely look into it
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I would say fork up a little more cash and get a tune... Definitely worth it in my opinion. You should check out eurocharged or active autowerks.
Didu get the tune? I wish guys local have it so I can ride around and see.

Kiwi didu check jlevisw website? I think they do 14 day trial and if you don't like it you can return it.
I got my eurocharged tune at auto sound performance in daly city. Vlad the shop owner hooked it up. Tell him Daniel with the 330 sent you.
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