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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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some one told me that you dont need a turbo timer. he said just drive softly for 2-3 miles than you can just turn off the motor. o and he also said that turbo timer mess with you timming too.
is what he says is true?if so than i wont get one.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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dont waiste your money, just let the car sit for a few mins if you went hard on it in boost.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CRXfan999
dont waiste your money, just let the car sit for a few mins if you went hard on it in boost.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Yeah I say save your money too. I mean how bad is it to just sit and let the car idle for a few? And if you've got a manual transmission and your like me, when you park you leave the car in gear. I just don't like relying on only the "e-brake" to hold the car while parked.
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 03:45 AM
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you can pull a tt off ebay for 35 bucks, trust me its worth it........
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 04:41 AM
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Knowing the way I drive I better get a turbo timer otherwise I am going to be sitting in my car letting it cool down longer than I am actually driving it. :P
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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Default Re:do you need turbo timer?

there is no way in the world that your turbo timer can mess up your vehicle's timimng, i dont know where your buddy gets his info from... might wanna ask him
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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Default Re:do you need turbo timer?

"there is no way in the world that your turbo timer can mess up your vehicle's timing"

maybe he said ignition timing.

but can i just drive under 3000rpm for like 5-7 minutes and just turn off my car right away?or the only why is to sit in the parking lot and wait.
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 08:52 AM
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Default Re:do you need turbo timer?

I have a turbo timer on my car but its not necessary, now that I found out I can get a ticket for letting my car idle for more than 30 seconds. :P you can just sit in your car a minute and then shut it off, thats good enough, the auto.turbo timer does this for 1 minute of idle for each hour of driving... not worth it, unless you want it for the extra features, volt guage, A/F voltage, and A/F ratio, save you all those extra guages
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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Default Re:do you need turbo timer?

I bought a turbo timer. Got it for like $60 on honda-tech. So I was like what the hell. I got sick of waiting and I was always letting it cool too long because I wasnt sure and I have a bad rememberance of time lol.



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