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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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are blitz turbo timers any good?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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I've got a blitz dual t-t. Not had a problem with it Had it fitted in my old S2 and it's fitted into my S1.

And they DO NOT invalidate your insurance, before anyone says it None of the major insurers have a problem with them being fitted and used. Flux even told me that if there was a problem, they would be the first people to let their clients know.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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I got one aswell,easy to fit and had no problems either
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Are you guys able to use the "auto" function, where it determines the time required based on driving style etc... ? I cant on mine, cos the guy who installed it said you cant on the RS, it's mainly for jap cars where they plug into the ecu, and there is no speed signal for it to use or summit?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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are they worth havin and can u overide them if ya dont want ya car leavin on?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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are they worth havin and can u overide them if ya dont want ya car leavin on?
Suppose it comes down to individual models, but should be able to override them. They should all have a sensor connected to the handbrake anyway, so if there isnt anyway to override it, just let the hand brake off, that will turn it off! lol, then put handbrake back up! hehe
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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yeah you can just turn it off!
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Its all about the apexi 1 mate! I've got one fitted, and my mate and they are quality, and real easy to use
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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JimmyBoy Yes. Mine has an auto (can watch the time increasing as you boost up) or manual setting where you can pre-determine the time it run for.

Paul17 Yes. One of the buttons acts as a kill switch (cuts the power/ ignition to it) Or you can temporarily release the h/brake.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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hmmm, so how did you so that m8? Does the RS have a speed sensor? Im interested as I would like to be able to use the "auto" feature on mine.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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There's my instructions: orange & purple go to dash wiring somewhere (I got auto electrician to wire mine in). blue, green, red and black go to steering column wiring.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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No probs. Bear in mind my t-t may be different from yours. Do you have the installation guide to compare ? Mine is all in Japanese bar this picture
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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To tell you the truth, I aint looked at my installation instructions for mine, I just give it to the auto-electrician who installing it and let him do his stuff. I was kind of under the impression that the RS didnt have a speed sensor that could be used, hence the auto function was defunct, and the guy who installed it said something along the lines of it only really being used on jap cars.

Anyway, now I know it's possible, I shall go back down armed with my AK-47 and DEMAND that he fixes his appauling mistake!
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Do it mate
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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i got an hks one
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