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09 July 2013, 09:58 PM
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turbo timer
Can anyone give me some advice on getting a turbo timer for my wrx 04 plate
09 July 2013, 10:05 PM
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Yeah don't bother!! Just drive the last 10mins of the journey off boost simple!!
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09 July 2013, 10:20 PM
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I agree , don't bother they are more hassle than there worth , they can affect your alarm and immobiliser if wired up wrong and you end up annoying your neighbours at 2am with your engine running . Just stay off boost the last 5 minutes of your journey, simples!
09 July 2013, 11:29 PM
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Doesn't even need to be the last 10 mins, just take it steady for the last mile and your fine. Nobody drives on the edge all the way to their drive anyway.
09 July 2013, 11:33 PM
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As above. Biggest gimmick and waste of time and money going. Drive last mile like you would anyway and it be fine.
09 July 2013, 11:44 PM
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I actually bought one in an ebay moment of madness.
It sat in my draw for about 3 months before eventually giving it away.
10 July 2013, 10:11 PM
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Thanks this is pretty much what I figured as they don't come with them but after speaking to a mechanic he put that seed of doubt in my mind
10 July 2013, 11:26 PM
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I only use mine in winter to get car warmed up
10 July 2013, 11:34 PM
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I only use mine in winter to get car warmed up
So a toy which is designed to save a turbo (unsuccessfully i might add) is being used to increase wear on your engine
11 July 2013, 06:10 AM
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I sent the timer for just 5 mins only and in winter should be ok ? Or is it time for me to bin it ?
11 July 2013, 06:17 AM
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Bin it by the posts on here
11 July 2013, 12:20 PM
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I sent the timer for just 5 mins only and in winter should be ok ? Or is it time for me to bin it ?
Probably but most engine wear occurs from cold so a car sat ticking over will peeling the warmup period!
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