byrnsie44

hi there i am thinking of where to mount my turbo timer, can i see some pictures of how you have mounted yours please

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Depends on the TT and size of it mate, I've had 2, I had a HKS type-1 mounted where the ashtray was on my bug, Then a smaller one which was fitted under the dash in my spec-c but I relocated it to the flip down compartment above the drivers right knee before I removed it completely as they are not really that necessary these days

byrnsie44

i like the idea of mounting it down by my knee but i think its a bit long for that, and yeah they are more of a gimmick but i like the idea

ScoobySteve69

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They`re a waste of money mate. I wouldn`t bother

byrnsie44

haha i already have one mate anyway so its going in !

i realise they dont serve a purpose other than warming your engine without the key in, but as i already have one, i want to fit it

ScoobySteve69

iTrader: (13)

How do they `warm the engine` with no key in? They`re supposed to let the turbo `cool down` before knocking the engine off

ScoobySteve69

iTrader: (13)

Btw, some people mount them to the right of the cup holder where the silver trim is. Mine`s down by the ashtray.

byrnsie44

yeah but thats not really such a big issue with a water cooled turbo is it, and i was certain you could use them to warm the car up first :/. have i got this all wrong haha :P

byrnsie44

could i pester you at all for a picture if you get a chance please mate?

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

all wires hidden and 3m taped on so no holes in dash

byrnsie44

looks very smart tommy i like that, cheers mate

Bealescooby

iTrader: (36)

i used mine on my old subaru to warm my car at work
just went out of work @ 16:50 set timer up for 7 mins (lock car) then when leaving work at 17:00 on the dot i could jump in and by the time i got off the car park i could drive as enthusiastic as i require
however i since changed my job and car and no longer do this or have a turbo timer

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

they are pointless really, but mine was free so i fitted it, but useful for warming the car up in winter without keys in it.

Dan-

mine was fitted when i got the car under the wheel ill go fetch a pic for you, but yeah every morning i go out start the car set it for 10mins, lock the car and get everything ready for work by the time I'm done it just cuts out

Dan-

here you go mate

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

surely the idea is to be able to read the screen and adjust the settings.
which id imagine is quite hard under the steering wheel.

Dan-

it was on the car when i brought it, i think its only wired in to work as a timer as none of the rpm, speed things work etc, is in just a nice subtle place if you only want the timer i thought

byrnsie44

thanks for the pics and advice lads

M2RTXhawkeye

iTrader: (61)

Here's mine mate just another gadget to play with lol



Cheers
Martin

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

is that a tape player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

M2RTXhawkeye

iTrader: (61)

Haha it certainly is mate. Never thought about changing it but will do when I get round to it

Martin

Brun

7 mins ticking over from cold followed by enthusiastic driving - fingers crossed no one on Scoobynet was un-Lucky enough to be the next owner of that particular car!

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

not an ideal thing to do, much better to drive off boost until oil is up to temp

byrnsie44

how long should you wait for oil temp?

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

usually takes 5 to 10 mins in my car to get up to 85 which is running temp, but i have an oil temp gauge to check.

the temp gauge on the dash is water temp and doesnt mean a lot really unless its in the red.

byrnsie44

got it, ill fit an oil temp gauge aswell

ScoobySteve69

iTrader: (13)

I know mate, that`s why I`m saying they`re pointless. I was just pointing out the main use for them (in 1982 )

Using one to warm the car isn`t advisable either. There was a thread on here a little while ago, stressing the point about how much engine damage could be caused by running the engine while stationary on a cold morning. Much better (for the engine), starting up and driving off, being gentle with it until up to temp. Remember, the enginge oil might be warm but the other fluids aren`t (i.e. diff oil). Just a thought Anyway, I`ll wind my neck in now.

btw. I don`t use mine anymore now I`m `in the know`

Bealescooby

iTrader: (36)

My oil temp gauge was reading around 80-85 after 7 mins and by the time i got off car park was around 90-95

however this was previous car and have neither a TT or Temp gauge on New car