turbo timer
14 September 2008, 07:32 AM
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I had a Turbo timer on mine when I got it. Bit of a waste as have to sit there anyway as can't lock the car until it switches off anyway. Maybe its not wired properly, but can't see how any good CAT1 alarm would allow the engine to stay running whilst armed.
14 September 2008, 07:42 AM
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dont bother imo it will more than likely invalidate your insurance or if you are sure you want to fit one check with your insurance first!!!!why not when you are close to stopping car then not booting it then you only need give it 30/60 sec when you do stop also just as likely to damage it not letting it warm up correctly
14 September 2008, 10:54 AM
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Surely turbo timers are politically incorrect and ecologically unfriendly. 
We all have to do our bit to save the planet and reduce global warming
Take ownership of your future and act responsibly.
Apart from all that crap, if you are siitting idling needlessly or if you are one of these guys that starts the engine and lets it idle to warm up before driving off then bottom line is it is coming out of your pocket.
Do you see turbo Merc, Audi, Saab, Vauxhall etc owners sitting with turbo timers?
The purpose of a turbo timer is to allow the turbo to cool IF it has been driven on hard boost immediastely before shutdown, the turbine to slow down and cooler oil to run round the turbo bearings before shut down. All this can be achieved by running the car gently on light throttle for the last mile or 2 minutes of any journey and staying off boost for that time and a little longer if you have been really ragging it.
Don't rag or boost it from cold either.
Do yourself a favour, save £100 do your bit for the planet
We all have to do our bit to save the planet and reduce global warming
Take ownership of your future and act responsibly.
Apart from all that crap, if you are siitting idling needlessly or if you are one of these guys that starts the engine and lets it idle to warm up before driving off then bottom line is it is coming out of your pocket.
Do you see turbo Merc, Audi, Saab, Vauxhall etc owners sitting with turbo timers?
The purpose of a turbo timer is to allow the turbo to cool IF it has been driven on hard boost immediastely before shutdown, the turbine to slow down and cooler oil to run round the turbo bearings before shut down. All this can be achieved by running the car gently on light throttle for the last mile or 2 minutes of any journey and staying off boost for that time and a little longer if you have been really ragging it.
Don't rag or boost it from cold either.
Do yourself a favour, save £100 do your bit for the planet
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14 September 2008, 12:21 PM
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Or do what I did. Buy a secondhand HKS one from eBay for £15 - recycling is a great way of being eco-friendly
Bottom line is, if it suits the way you drive your car and where you park it, buy one. If you would have to wait with your car anyway, don't bother.
Bottom line is, if it suits the way you drive your car and where you park it, buy one. If you would have to wait with your car anyway, don't bother.
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