Richard Askew

Gents ( and lasses)
Got my head round boost gauge installation
Just gotta wait for autosport shot now, next question which turbo timers are the best and how are they fitted?
Cheers
Rich

chiark

Personally I think turbo timers are a no-no. If you have a cat 1 alarm you're going to be playing with immobilisation to get it to work which, if your insurance company finds out, could leave you a tad exposed.

OK, so everyone looks a plonker at service stations sitting there for a minute before filling up...

Check with your insurer first.

Mike Tuckwood

I'm fitting one, As I understand, most alarm systems don't set immediately anyway, they allow stuff to 'setle down' before arming fully.

The 2 can conflict, I will also be checking with my insurance comp[any before fitting.

I was of the understanding that <I>(I'm sure Stuart will correct me if I'm wrong),</I> it is an offence under the road traffic act, to leave/vacate your vehicle with the engine still running?

Mike.

Andy Tang

iTrader: (3)

Couldn't the money be better spent else where, for the sake of sitting in your car a minute longer!!

I'm sure by the time I pick up my phone, lock the barrier deadlock, put on the Disklok (if a dodgy area), picked up the cigarettes and lighter, take off the stereo face plate (if I had one), pick up my jacket and get out of the car, the minutes up anyway!!!

The cost of buying and fitting a turbo timer is in the region of a Ram Air Inductor, or what have you, what would you rather have???

Just a thought
Andy

Richard Askew

OK so the consensus is anti T-Timers, thanks for the input chaps,
Rich

Sparks

I use a blitz timer ( not on a scoob ). Its there so that I don't forget to leave the car running when I stop. I sit in the car and wait for it to finish, as Mike mentioned it is illegal to leave a running car unattended ( never seen/heard of anyone being 'done' for it mind.. ). I usually drive off boost for a good 5mins before stopping anyway...

kryten

Is it really illegal?

Just wondering how Clifford manage to sell their Autostart devices if it is....

Also, some of the alarms have a turbo timer feature...

Sparks

Yes is illegal.
The law doesn't stop you making something that can break the law - take the example of a gun or a knife - perfectly legal items if used correctly - very illegal if not.

No doubt manufacturers would say "Always remain with your vehicle until it has stopped" or words to that effect if pushed....