SprintBooster on a Passat

[cru22z]

Anyone here using Sprint booster on a Passat? preferably on a TDI version?

[cru22z]

Anyone?

[WazR36]

yes, using a sprintbooster on an R36 and really like it
i have previously posted a link in another tread for a cheap way of getting one from ebay, do a search

[cru22z]

I wonder if having SB coz more damage to DPF or helps it

[cru22z]

anyone care to tell me pls if SB will do more damage to dpf car or not?

[Lucas_R]

^ no difference to the DPF. It doesnt affect the engines operation in any way other than speeding up the throttle signal speed (giving better throttle response) and makes the engine feel a bit more urgent. I have one in my Golf and it's a good little device.

[cru22z]

Ok. The reason I ask is coz by speeding up throttle on initial acceleration cause more soot etc which is harmful to the DPF I was told

[Lucas_R]

Ok. The reason I ask is coz by speeding up throttle on initial acceleration cause more soot etc which is harmful to the DPF I was told

Plenty of guys on here with TDI Golf's using them and no reported issues. Any DPF damage (although unlikely i would think) would be long term anyway - the DPF gets clogged over time regardless, so even if a Sprintbooster sped this up by 10-20% it would still happen very slowly over a long period of time/km travelled.

Hopefully Greg Roles (or one of the other TDI guru's) sees this and chimes in as he will be able to tell you straight up. Might be worthwhile creating a new thread in the dedicated Diesel section to get more visibility. Diesels

[revivor]

Anyone tried PedalBox? VWVortex forum has some installed on their R32 and says the same likes as with the SprintBooster.
I studied online and its similar to Sprintbooster but it has programmable points within the settings (like 18 in total within 3 setpoints). Price is about the same with Express shipping on eBay.
Volkswagen PedalBox by DTE Systems GmbH - Introduced in North America by TWM Performance

PedalBox

[Lucas_R]

Havent heard of PedalBox before, but looks to be quite similar to the Sprintbooster. Another option that quite a few Golf guys are using is the D1 Throttle Controller which is about $150: D1 Throttle Controller (= $150 sprintbooster with more settings, quality)