Sprint Booster for manual Golf R

**Lucas_R** · 19-05-2011, 11:19 PM

I've been talking to Andy from partsexporter (as recommended by many on this forum) about getting a Sprint Booster for my Golf R with 6speed manual gearbox.

Andy is quoting me part number SBDD201A which - from my understanding, is the one for automatic or DSG gearboxes.

He assures me that this part number suits both manual and auto gearboxes, but the Sprint Booster catalogue clearly states that any part number with an "A" on the end is for an automatic model.

Can anyone with a manual Mk6 Golf (TSI, TDI, GTI etc) who has a Sprint Booster let me know the part number of your Sprint Booster please.

Thanks

**Lucas_R** · 20-05-2011, 11:32 PM

Anyone???

Surely someone has a manual Mk6 Golf GTI or R with a Sprint Booster installed.......

**GTI JOE** · 21-05-2011, 06:21 AM

I think there was a discussion here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f20/...ion-54283.html

**Hoofee** · 21-05-2011, 11:41 AM

In the whitepaper, I read this section which was related to Merc Benz (MB):

<SNIP>
There are two Versions for MB. One is for automatic transmission
models and one version is for manual transmission models. The part for
manual transmission can only be installed in manual cars ,the part for
automatic can be installed in automatic cars but also can be used in
manual cars as a ''lighter'' version if someone wants the acceleration less
sharp than the ''sharper'' manual version .
<SNIP>

So maybe it's something similar.

**Lucas_R** · 22-05-2011, 01:03 PM

Thanks GTI Joe - i had found this thread previously.....unfortunately there are about 10 pages of arguing back and forth with no real useful information.

Originally Posted by GTI JOE

I think there was a discussion here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f20/...ion-54283.html

**Lucas_R** · 22-05-2011, 01:04 PM

Interesting.......

Originally Posted by Hoofee

In the whitepaper, I read this section which was related to Merc Benz (MB):

<SNIP>
There are two Versions for MB. One is for automatic transmission
models and one version is for manual transmission models. The part for
manual transmission can only be installed in manual cars ,the part for
automatic can be installed in automatic cars but also can be used in
manual cars as a ''lighter'' version if someone wants the acceleration less
sharp than the ''sharper'' manual version .
<SNIP>

So maybe it's something similar.

**ongti** · 23-05-2011, 12:56 AM

it will fit both auto and manual, its just that the auto version is less responsive comparing to the manual sprint booster. mainly designed to better controll the kick down of gear in an auto.

**Lucas_R** · 23-05-2011, 04:58 PM

Thanks mate, I have ordered a manual version (SBDD201). Andy from Parts Explorer said that if i dont like it i can swap it for the auto/DSG version if i pay for the shipping.

So i cant go wrong really.

Originally Posted by ongti

it will fit both auto and manual, its just that the auto version is less responsive comparing to the manual sprint booster. mainly designed to better controll the kick down of gear in an auto.

**Lucas_R** · 01-06-2011, 07:49 PM

Installed the Sprintbooster today on my Golf R. I love it. As I was quite skeptical about the device - I did a fair few tests while driving it (from completely turned off and then through it's 2 different stages of adjustment). Tests such as 40kph acceleration in 2nd gear in all 3 modes, and 100kph accelleration in 5th gear in all 3 modes. It's also quicker to respond from a standing start - I've decided that the medium mode (green light) is the one for me.

The car is now without a doubt more responsive (and faster to respond) to throttle movements.

Part #SBDD201 for a manual transmission Mk6 Golf.