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12 February 2003, 07:33 AM
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I'm picking up my very first Impreza on friday, trading in the old Vectra shhhhh. I've read on some of the postings about turbo timers but being a woman and blonde I'm a bit confused. Am I right in thinking after I've been out in the car I have to sit on my drive for a minute or so to let the turbo cool down ? The car I'm getting is a Impreza UK Turbo. Also has anyone got any general advice I need to know about before I go and break it ? Cheers everyone.
12 February 2003, 07:46 AM
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Midge welcome to the world of Scoobs, as far as the turbo timer works you can switch of the car take you key out and the car will carry on running for the time you have set on the Turbo Timer. These are only worth while if you drive like crazy and then get back to your house and can't be arsed sitting in the car whilst cooling the car down. The best way is to just drive normally for the remainder of your journey and the engine and turbo will be fine to jsut turn off.
12 February 2003, 08:00 AM
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Hi, Thanks very much for that very quick reply.....can't see the car getting booted much with me driving it :-) So I guess I've got no worry's when it comes to the turbo. Just drive it normal. I was very impressed with the test drive, the sales man took me out and I felt like I was in a road going aeroplane :-) WHOOOSSHH
12 February 2003, 08:35 AM
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Hi, ive not got a turbo timer on mine ...i just make sure i back off a bit over the last 1/4 mile, giving the turbo chance to slow down, and then give it 20 seconds or so and then switch off.
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12 February 2003, 08:39 AM
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Thanks for the advice Frank, its great to be here and everyone is so friendly. I have lots of questions being new to Subaru's the one thing that I was really curious about is I've seen lots of talk about PPP's I know its dumb but what is PPP ?
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12 February 2003, 09:53 AM
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The merits of the PPP (backbox/silencer, intercooler pipework and Prodrive ECU) has been discussed to death on this forum.
A fair few say it's expensive for what you get, but advisable if you don't want warranty hassles.
For a car out of warranty though, mixing and matching the 3 (or 4 if you want equal length headers, or 5 if you include the up-pipe) exhaust sections and getting the car remapped by an ECUTEK ecu is probably cheaper and arguably more effective.
A fair few say it's expensive for what you get, but advisable if you don't want warranty hassles.
For a car out of warranty though, mixing and matching the 3 (or 4 if you want equal length headers, or 5 if you include the up-pipe) exhaust sections and getting the car remapped by an ECUTEK ecu is probably cheaper and arguably more effective.
12 February 2003, 05:10 PM
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Louise.
Nice way to go ....
Where it does pay to be turbo-wise is say when doing a long non-stop fast warm day motorway run and decide to pull into the services for a break to stretch your legs and immediately switch off. Most times no harm done but there will be occasions when the turbo will "cook" in its own heat which at best is harmful to bearings and worst, you get a crack(s) in the main body housing of the turbo itself or both. Expensive to rectify. These guidelines apply equally to any turbo-charged power plant.
Get into the habit of driving "off boost" for the last mile or so of a fast journey, rather less for others and you should never have any problems.
Nice way to go ....
Where it does pay to be turbo-wise is say when doing a long non-stop fast warm day motorway run and decide to pull into the services for a break to stretch your legs and immediately switch off. Most times no harm done but there will be occasions when the turbo will "cook" in its own heat which at best is harmful to bearings and worst, you get a crack(s) in the main body housing of the turbo itself or both. Expensive to rectify. These guidelines apply equally to any turbo-charged power plant.
Get into the habit of driving "off boost" for the last mile or so of a fast journey, rather less for others and you should never have any problems.
12 February 2003, 05:34 PM
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My only words of wisdom is to NOT ever start modding it. You'll never be able to stop and won't be able to sleep at nights thinking of inlet temps, knocks, transmission problems and the lot. I'm at the "I want to change my pistons and rods" stage. 
12 February 2003, 07:36 PM
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Midge,
What's “off boost”? .. Very reasonable question from someone without previous "turbo" experience....
Remember when you wrote:
>> I was very impressed with the test drive, the sales man took me out and I felt like I was in a road going aeroplane :-) WHOOOSSHH <<
That WHOOOSSHH is the turbo-charger doing its stuff!
Off boost is none of that "WHOOOSSHH" effect malarkey as you approach your destination! ...
More seriously, any boost, particularly sustained boost is to be avoided on “warm down” at end of run ….. All you do is adjust your driving towards the last mile or so of your journey by gradually reducing your engine speed so that your engine is not being "force fed" by the turbocharger. When you get your car and then have a few miles under your belt, you'll know exactly what is meant by "off" boost. For those without much mechanical "sympathy" (empathy? - plenty of such drivers about), a boost gauge will provide the required information but, not strictly necessary.
If you're still a little uncertain, perfectly understandable, ask that nice salesman chappie (or chappess ... ) when you collect your car to explain on/off boost. Better still, get them to take you for a little spin and demonstrate "on" or "off" boost. That should do it ...
Shame you're so far "oop norf" otherwise be delighted to demonstrate turbo techniques for you ....
MG"5 turbos"John
What's “off boost”? .. Very reasonable question from someone without previous "turbo" experience....
Remember when you wrote:
>> I was very impressed with the test drive, the sales man took me out and I felt like I was in a road going aeroplane :-) WHOOOSSHH <<
That WHOOOSSHH is the turbo-charger doing its stuff!
Off boost is none of that "WHOOOSSHH" effect malarkey as you approach your destination! ...
More seriously, any boost, particularly sustained boost is to be avoided on “warm down” at end of run ….. All you do is adjust your driving towards the last mile or so of your journey by gradually reducing your engine speed so that your engine is not being "force fed" by the turbocharger. When you get your car and then have a few miles under your belt, you'll know exactly what is meant by "off" boost. For those without much mechanical "sympathy" (empathy? - plenty of such drivers about), a boost gauge will provide the required information but, not strictly necessary.
If you're still a little uncertain, perfectly understandable, ask that nice salesman chappie (or chappess ...
) when you collect your car to explain on/off boost. Better still, get them to take you for a little spin and demonstrate "on" or "off" boost. That should do it ... Shame you're so far "oop norf" otherwise be delighted to demonstrate turbo techniques for you ....
MG"5 turbos"John
12 February 2003, 07:55 PM
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Midge
lo there hope u dont mind i ve added u to my icq
just got to ask u we r having a meet on the 2 march near e/midlands airport u r more than welcome to come along + it will give the car a good run there r 4 or 5 of us going down from mansfield uu can run down with us if u want
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=168959&Page=1
welcome and enjoy
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lo there hope u dont mind i ve added u to my icq
just got to ask u we r having a meet on the 2 march near e/midlands airport u r more than welcome to come along + it will give the car a good run there r 4 or 5 of us going down from mansfield uu can run down with us if u want
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=168959&Page=1
welcome and enjoy
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12 February 2003, 10:50 PM
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Louise,
I normally arrive home, take my seat belt off, then put the disclok on the steering wheel, that takes a little while, then I switch the engine off, that should be adequate for all but the madest driver.
Enjoy.
Ron.
I normally arrive home, take my seat belt off, then put the disclok on the steering wheel, that takes a little while, then I switch the engine off, that should be adequate for all but the madest driver.
Enjoy.
Ron.
12 February 2003, 10:55 PM
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Louise,
Watch this lot, lol. No seriously some good advise being offered for a Scooby newbie. Don't worry to much about the car, they are very robust. Remember not to floor the car, and drive off boost when the car is cold. Wait at least 15 mins on a cold morning, after that oil and everything will be warm.
If you been driving the car hard, let the engine and turbo cool before you switch the engine off. A couple of mins should be fine. Scoobies get very hot
The main thing is to enjoy the car, they are great. Go along to a meet or a track day and have a chat with people that are passionate about the cars they drive!!!
Cheers Phill C
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Watch this lot, lol. No seriously some good advise being offered for a Scooby newbie. Don't worry to much about the car, they are very robust. Remember not to floor the car, and drive off boost when the car is cold. Wait at least 15 mins on a cold morning, after that oil and everything will be warm.
If you been driving the car hard, let the engine and turbo cool before you switch the engine off. A couple of mins should be fine. Scoobies get very hot
The main thing is to enjoy the car, they are great. Go along to a meet or a track day and have a chat with people that are passionate about the cars they drive!!!
Cheers Phill C
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12 February 2003, 11:08 PM
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Thanks Ron & Phill for the advice....bit of a problem this sitting and waiting for the car too cool down if the shops are about too close :-) I hope the previous owner treat it well, it will certainly be well loved here. Weird thing is before I bought it I never saw many scoobs around here much but in the last 2 or 3 days they have become as common as S**T. Got to compete with the EVO neighbour.
12 February 2003, 11:21 PM
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always the way midge. never see one until u buy one then the ******* crawl out from the woodwork and it seems like the world and his wife has one. just wait until fellow scooby drivers start to wave and flash thier lights at ya.
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cheers
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12 February 2003, 11:31 PM
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Hi Big Stinky
I'm cringing now about the waving :-) but I'm used to that the other half has a fireblade and he looks like a nodding dog from the back....makes me giggle cos bikers nod and wave to owt, even plaggie 90's.....I'll be nice though and give all the scoobs a wave thats if they don't blow pashed me like a whirlwind.
I'm cringing now about the waving :-) but I'm used to that the other half has a fireblade and he looks like a nodding dog from the back....makes me giggle cos bikers nod and wave to owt, even plaggie 90's.....I'll be nice though and give all the scoobs a wave thats if they don't blow pashed me like a whirlwind.
13 February 2003, 08:13 AM
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Hiya Midge,
Don't worry about being female and askin' lots of questions - I've lost track of all the things I've asked on this board!
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Don't worry about being female and askin' lots of questions - I've lost track of all the things I've asked on this board!
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13 February 2003, 09:37 AM
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You must wave to other scooby drivers it's the law. Oh and another thing you'll need a stainless steel back box (or full decat ) and some smilie faces for your car, as they are also the law
Enjoy. Cheers Phill C
) and some smilie faces for your car, as they are also the law Enjoy. Cheers Phill C