Where'd you mount your turbo timer?
12-07-08, 03:01 PM
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FDs come stock with a fanmod/turbo timer mod. It's called a spare key. If you park your car and turn it off then put it in aux, it runs the auxfan until the engine bay is cool to the touch.
It's what the emergency exhaust light is for.
It's what the emergency exhaust light is for.
12-07-08, 09:30 PM
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Depends. I use mine everytime I drive my FD to warm it up without having to worry about leaving the key in the car. Start the car, set the turbo timer, turn off ignition and remove key. Return inside and finish getting ready, car shuts off after preset time. When I'm ready to go, car is warm and ready to drive.
12-08-08, 09:21 AM
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12-08-08, 11:13 AM
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I run a turbo timer. I can't believe everyone in here is telling you to sell it or whatnot. Personally I use mine to keep the radiator fans running for 10 minutes after I shut the car off. I turn the car back on but don't start it. Then i shut it back off but the turbo timer keeps the car "on." Then my radiator fans stay on and help blow out all of that hot air for 10 minutes OR until the coolant has dropped below 80 degress C. Look at some of the people's setup in here telling you to sell it and then look at mine. I think I know what I am talking about here...
your post is a little confusing. So are the fans on for the 10 minutes with your car not idleing? Or is your car on the whole time.
12-08-08, 11:35 AM
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lmao each time someone talks about Turbo timers its always the same idiotic game!
this community is full of dumbass and that's a fact.
A turbo timer is not a "must have", however it's a good part to get if it fits your needs ( fan mod and warm up, etc).
Plus if you are complaining about it being expensive... well you should sell you fd and buy another car cuz 100-150$ is nowhere near the definition of "expensive"
this community is full of dumbass and that's a fact.
A turbo timer is not a "must have", however it's a good part to get if it fits your needs ( fan mod and warm up, etc).
Plus if you are complaining about it being expensive... well you should sell you fd and buy another car cuz 100-150$ is nowhere near the definition of "expensive"
12-08-08, 12:29 PM
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Well I for one learned a couple of new options that a timer provides.
But I still don't need one. I detest clutter, and being a track/autox guy I hate stuff that might break loose or adding wiring to the car. Because it's part of the starting circuit it's also a compromise on reliability.
That's just me. Everyone will still have their opinion.
One thing that I think both sides will agree upon - a turbo timer is not necessary. Our turbos have a lubrication and cooling design that do not require idle cooling. It is a convenience for other reasons.
Dave
But I still don't need one. I detest clutter, and being a track/autox guy I hate stuff that might break loose or adding wiring to the car. Because it's part of the starting circuit it's also a compromise on reliability.
That's just me. Everyone will still have their opinion.
One thing that I think both sides will agree upon - a turbo timer is not necessary. Our turbos have a lubrication and cooling design that do not require idle cooling. It is a convenience for other reasons.
Dave
12-08-08, 04:32 PM
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I use mine everytime I drive my FD to warm it up without having to worry about leaving the key in the car. Start the car, set the turbo timer, turn off ignition and remove key. Return inside and finish getting ready, car shuts off after preset time. When I'm ready to go, car is warm and ready to drive.
12-08-08, 04:55 PM
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My turbo timer came with my car and is mounted in the glove box. I find it to be the perfect place simply because all that mine does is keep the car running for a preset amount of time, so I don't have any reason to look at it 24/7. Then my boost controller is in the lower compartment in front of the shifter. I turn it off during street driving and forget about it. When it comes to happy happy fun fun time, I just leave the compartment open and away we go.
I try my hardest to keep everything hidden. I also plan on getting the factory tach to remain completely stock looking once my rev limit gets higher. I'll go out of my way to do so.
I try my hardest to keep everything hidden. I also plan on getting the factory tach to remain completely stock looking once my rev limit gets higher. I'll go out of my way to do so.
12-08-08, 05:08 PM
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second off im using it to also keep the fans running so all the components cool off a bit, instead of baking.
I asked a specific question regarding placement ... I didn't ask or request for opinions on the useage of a turbo timer. So stop pushing this thread off topic.
2) If you cant hack a little criticism then you have no business on the internet, let alone in the 3rd gen section
Ideas, pictures, experience, thoughts would be apreciated
12-09-08, 12:04 PM
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about placement not about its purpose.
Try turning to key to "Aux" or buying a fan controller, which is actually a decent piece of equipment if you know what you're doing.
Thats smart, leave a key in your ignition and walk away from the car ....... as for the fan mod, this essentially does the same thing and provides additional functionality I like to have when at the track.
Try turning to key to "Aux" or buying a fan controller, which is actually a decent piece of equipment if you know what you're doing.
Thats smart, leave a key in your ignition and walk away from the car ....... as for the fan mod, this essentially does the same thing and provides additional functionality I like to have when at the track.
12-09-08, 12:19 PM
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about placement not about its purpose.
Try turning to key to "Aux" or buying a fan controller, which is actually a decent piece of equipment if you know what you're doing.
Thats smart, leave a key in your ignition and walk away from the car ....... as for the fan mod, this essentially does the same thing and provides additional functionality I like to have when at the track.
Try turning to key to "Aux" or buying a fan controller, which is actually a decent piece of equipment if you know what you're doing.
Thats smart, leave a key in your ignition and walk away from the car ....... as for the fan mod, this essentially does the same thing and provides additional functionality I like to have when at the track.
12-09-08, 12:33 PM
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@ the Radio-Slot.
I made a carbon fibre - plate which now is the home of:
1 Defi-gauge (exhaust Temp)
the DEFI - link controller
greddy turbo timer
+ two switches for lights and wideband O2.
looks great.
No one needs a radio in a sportscar!!
I made a carbon fibre - plate which now is the home of:
1 Defi-gauge (exhaust Temp)
the DEFI - link controller
greddy turbo timer
+ two switches for lights and wideband O2.
looks great.
No one needs a radio in a sportscar!!
12-09-08, 02:19 PM
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Ok, anyone want to elaborate on why a turbo timer is bad? I mean it is just like driving down a street and stopping at a red light for 2 minutes. If my timer is set to anything less than 2 minutes, then how would it be any worse than sitting at a red light? I'm not trying to argue, I just want an explanation.
12-09-08, 02:35 PM
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Ok, anyone want to elaborate on why a turbo timer is bad? I mean it is just like driving down a street and stopping at a red light for 2 minutes. If my timer is set to anything less than 2 minutes, then how would it be any worse than sitting at a red light? I'm not trying to argue, I just want an explanation.
This has been covered many times - you should search.
12-09-08, 03:43 PM
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No they don't. They should remain stable if your cooling and oiling system is adequate. They should only rise if a load is put on the engine. I got off work and fell asleep while my car was warming up for 45 minutes. When I finally woke up water temps were a stable 85 deg c. Air temps were a little higher than I would have liked (about 40 deg c), but running for nearly an hour with little to no air flow is probably normal.
12-09-08, 03:51 PM
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Because the ability for you, and more importantly any mechanic working on your car, to turn the car off immediately is VERY important. OR if something catastrophic happens on the highway(say you dump all your oil) 5 seconds becomes important. It can be the difference between keeping your engine and getting a new one. Fumbling for the turbo timer to try and stop the carnage is exactly what makes the difference. Now imagine a mechanic who doesnt know where its hidden.
12-09-08, 05:06 PM
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No they don't. They should remain stable if your cooling and oiling system is adequate. They should only rise if a load is put on the engine. I got off work and fell asleep while my car was warming up for 45 minutes. When I finally woke up water temps were a stable 85 deg c. Air temps were a little higher than I would have liked (about 40 deg c), but running for nearly an hour with little to no air flow is probably normal.
Why put this unnecessary stress on your car for no benefit?
12-09-08, 05:22 PM
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I can turn the timer off within 3 seconds when necessary, and not only do I never take the car to a mechanic who doesn't know the car very well, but if I do I just turn off the timer before they touch it.
And on a side note, how bad is an air temp of 60-70C? I have seen this temp during the summer many times. But any time I get the turbo spooling just a little bit, it starts to cool off. Right now it's running on average 35-45C in this cold weather.
And on a side note, how bad is an air temp of 60-70C? I have seen this temp during the summer many times. But any time I get the turbo spooling just a little bit, it starts to cool off. Right now it's running on average 35-45C in this cold weather.