Throttle Response
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2024
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From: Colorado
Throttle Response
I am a new 987.2 owner and very happy. I've put about 1300 miles on the car which had 30K on it when I bought it 4 days ago. The throttle feels a bit laggy to me. I'm quite sure this is just the way the car is designed. Since the car lacks sport mode, I'd like to hear from anyone who may be using an aftermarket device to make the throttle just a bit more responsive. RaceChip makes a plug and play product called the XLR5. I have a Dinan product in my BMW that makes a big difference in the responsiveness.
Im looking for input from those who have real world experience. Thanks
Im looking for input from those who have real world experience. Thanks
Racer
Joined: May 2019
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From: Kansas City
These are a very common "upgrade" to the drivability of these cars (both .1 and .2). There are various options from different manufacturers, I got one to try (I was skeptical) from Amazon on sale a few years back for about $50. I used it initally in my 06 Boxster S and have since transferred it to my 07 Cayman. EVERY 987 needs one!
I've had no issue with my $50 one.
Cheers,
Julian
I've had no issue with my $50 one.
Cheers,
Julian
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: SF Bay Area
I have a Sprint Booster in my 987.2 and I can highly recommend it. It greatly improves the feel and drivability of the car, especially when doing things like rev matching downshifts. Do a search, you'll find lots of positive experiences.
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Intermediate
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From: Colorado
These are a very common "upgrade" to the drivability of these cars (both .1 and .2). There are various options from different manufacturers, I got one to try (I was skeptical) from Amazon on sale a few years back for about $50. I used it initally in my 06 Boxster S and have since transferred it to my 07 Cayman. EVERY 987 needs one!
I've had no issue with my $50 one.
Cheers,
Julian
I've had no issue with my $50 one.
Cheers,
Julian
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If you are just driving on the street the sprint booster type devices will be all you need.
If you want to go to the track, then it can become advantageous to install original sport mode instead as it also improves the PSM.
If you want to go to the track, then it can become advantageous to install original sport mode instead as it also improves the PSM.
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Racer
Joined: May 2019
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From: Kansas City
the ad has a listing of compatible vehicles as well.
https://a.co/d/4fRip4m
No matter which one you get, when you install it the factory connector has a finicky sliding lock piece that you can't really see. I recommend you just unmount the gas pedal from the car its only a very simple one minute job so you can turn the pedal assembly over and see how the connector unlatches. I broke it on my Boxster (but that didn't stop it all from working properly), was much easier the second time in the Cayman
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Marco Island, FL and sometimes New Jersey
I have a 987.2 Cayman S. I bought it a year ago and have put about 5K miles on it since. I have two modifications:
- Sprint Booster. I run it on sport 3 which is a very mild increase in throttle response.
- DSC Sport Controller for PASM
Other than that my car is totally stock. The Sprint Booster is a nice upgrade for short money. The DSC Sport Controller is the best mod ever if you have PASM.
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- Sprint Booster. I run it on sport 3 which is a very mild increase in throttle response.
- DSC Sport Controller for PASM
Other than that my car is totally stock. The Sprint Booster is a nice upgrade for short money. The DSC Sport Controller is the best mod ever if you have PASM.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Mid Atlantic Minutes off I95
Sprint booster for me.
Echoing the others with the sprint booster. Sport 3.
Simple effective and no downside.
The throttle profile is way too slow on these cars.
Adding the sprint booster is how they should have been delivered.
Simple effective and no downside.
The throttle profile is way too slow on these cars.
Adding the sprint booster is how they should have been delivered.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 197
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From: Green Cove Springs, Florida
I am a new 987.2 owner and very happy. I've put about 1300 miles on the car which had 30K on it when I bought it 4 days ago. The throttle feels a bit laggy to me. I'm quite sure this is just the way the car is designed. Since the car lacks sport mode, I'd like to hear from anyone who may be using an aftermarket device to make the throttle just a bit more responsive. RaceChip makes a plug and play product called the XLR5. I have a Dinan product in my BMW that makes a big difference in the responsiveness.
Im looking for input from those who have real world experience. Thanks
Im looking for input from those who have real world experience. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 467
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From: So California
Another happy Sprint throttle boost user (3.5 yrs). The response is adjustable so you can get just the right feel for you. Agree there is a definite need for this mod and the DSC control modular for the PASM if you got it.
These 2 mods made the car respond and handle like I expected, not like what I got from a nicely speced 987.2 BS (a bit disappointing)
Also both mods are plug and play so they can be removed with no ill effects
These 2 mods made the car respond and handle like I expected, not like what I got from a nicely speced 987.2 BS (a bit disappointing)
Also both mods are plug and play so they can be removed with no ill effects
Last edited by scootr; May 23, 2024 at 12:08 PM.