how to drive a boosted car
 

how should i drive the car as to prevent it from blowing.

it seems that some people have never ending lists of blown motors or turbos while others beat the crap of their cars and have never had a problem.

i know constant fifth gear boosting should be avoided but are there any other suggestions,

for instance lets say the car is hot and i need to go to a store, i will only be in the store for 2 minutes, before going in should i sit in the car in order to circulate the turbo (dont have a turbo timer)???? is it even necessary to let it circulate if i will be returning so soon?????


basically i have no room for errors with my car so i just need some suggestions other than having a good fuel setup and constant oil changes

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

I think if you don't run the car too hard before you get to the store then you can go ahead and turn it off. I'm not 100% on this so take it with a grain of salt until some other people chime in.

If nothing else have a friend sit in the car while you go into the store, or just leave the car running and lock it...but be sure you have a spare key on you unless you like being locked out of your car. ;)

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

i dont risk it at all i dont have a turbo timer so i wait all the time before i shut it off like 5-8 MIN actualy have a method 2 tupac songs then i go on with my business ;D

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

Use good fuel management, have it tuned, then drive the ---- out of it 8)

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

If you want to go fast youll break ----, if your going to drive your car like a ----- theirs no point in it. Your right foot should never leave the floor ;)

If you drive two mins to the store and havent boosted or done any hard rips it will be ok to shut your car off but a turbo timer is only like $100.

steve

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

how long should one let the turbo timer keep the car on?

im buying one here soon and i would like to know how long...i usually let the car idle for 30 seconds and then shut it down...if its a hard ass run ill let it idle for a minute...let me know

louie

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

u DON`T need any turbo timer unless you drive the ---- out of it and turb it right off.
just cruise for like a min on the way to the parking and turn that ---- right off.

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

so wait you just sit in the car while it is on in neutral idleing for 5 minutes and then shut it off?????????

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

dude...you can get a decent turbo timer for like $50. i am probably going to go with the blitz one. it has a special option where it determines how long it needs to keep your car running based on engine/oil temperature i think.

Re:how to drive a boosted car
 

No 5th geer runs
no rev limiter bouncing
no 87 octane gas
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY NO SHITTY ------- MASTURBATING UNITS
(fmu's)