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Mar 13, 2012 | 11:28 PM

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Turbo timer advice?

What's out there? What's good, what's not?

Anyone got any recommendations?

Mar 14, 2012 | 11:50 PM

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Anyone?

Mar 15, 2012 | 12:37 AM

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Best turbo timer is one that's in the bin. What a waste of money those things are. Unless it's for Fast and Furious

Mar 15, 2012 | 08:52 AM

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Great for willy waving. Just drive gently for the last few miles home and spend the money on something useful.

I can sell you a chocolate teapot or fit a snooze button to your fire alarm if you want?

Mar 15, 2012 | 09:30 AM

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Thank you for those useful opinions chaps

Not for me actually. My missus wants one. I did say it isn't essential, but she said she wants one, so thought I'd ask!

Mar 15, 2012 | 09:44 AM

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If she really wants one then get one. Let's be honest, with women it's far easier to give them what they want rather than what's right

Mar 15, 2012 | 10:12 AM

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Cant argue with that ! What colour does she want ?

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Mar 15, 2012 | 10:27 AM

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Cant argue with that ! What colour does she want ?

Mar 15, 2012 | 04:59 PM

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Does anyone on here actually have any sensible advice at all?

Mar 15, 2012 | 05:10 PM

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Apexi.

Why bother driving gently for the last few miles when there's a gadget that means you don't have to? They cost fuck all anyway!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apexi-Turb...item2eb4df7bec

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/apexi-turb...item20c375a026

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Mar 15, 2012 | 05:24 PM

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i had a hks on my scooby

was great started the car a 7oclock so no defrosting and after a hard thrash i just alamed /locked it an walked away as it worked out the cool down time needed

Mar 15, 2012 | 05:43 PM

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Hks for me mate

Mar 15, 2012 | 06:15 PM

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From: Norfolk Drives: Couple of Fords

Woo, sense at last

Thanks chaps!

Mar 15, 2012 | 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by massivewangers

Does anyone on here actually have any sensible advice at all?

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-HKS-Turb...#ht_2222wt_825

Mar 15, 2012 | 07:15 PM

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unless you live on the doorstep of decent country lanes then for most people i can see no need whatsoever.

Youre probably better off just getting an add on to your car alarm to do it. most decent alarms can add turbo timer features. Its then hidden away and usually only operates when you press a button on key fob.

Only time i use mine is if its really cold/wet and im popping in a shop for a few minutes as it will keep the screen clear and stop the sudden "steam up" you can get when you drag a bit of water in the car on your coat/through open door.

A far better feature would be an engine pre-heater so that your car is warmed up before you start it. Then you can literally turn out your drive onto a rally stage like B road and give it some beans.

Mar 15, 2012 | 07:18 PM

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I'm glad to say Ive never owned a turbo timer, and I never will.

Mar 15, 2012 | 07:24 PM

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aint got one on mine, just drive of boost for the last couple of minutes

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Mar 15, 2012 | 08:03 PM

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No offence, but I wasn't asking whether or not she needs one or not

She wants one, I know sod all about them, so thought I'd ask what type people have experience of

Mar 21, 2012 | 07:30 PM

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yup must admit if its not for you doesnt mean its not for me. so pipedown and give the lad advice lol. i dont have one fitted but have one of those apexi ones on the ebay link from above im going to fit it next weekend. reason i want it is for peace of mind i usually drive my car off boost the last mile or two home but cant harm having that bit extra time to allow car to cool down!