I don't mind at all. I think we need more reasoned debates, personally.

My interpretation is that the time scales are matched on the graphs. I do think that there is no elimination of delay, or power gain, but simply a more aggressive throttle response. I had a Z4 with the same sport button, and it changed the throttle gain. Nothing more. It did change the accelerator pedal characteristics, and thus the car felt very different. It was a novelty, and I rarely used it. I found that it was easier to match revs with it off.

I only think it is a ripoff to the extent that SB create confusion around what it does, and leave the impression that it changes the power. Some purchasers perpetuate that. If an altered throttle pedal makes the vehicle better for any individual owner, then that is great, it is just a question of what that is worth to the individual.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

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2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue