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Turbo Timers And Where To Get Them Fitted

gargantua

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gargantua

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Hi guys,

Just got my first skyline 2 weeks ago been haveing a blast in it. So far I have put in a new sterio and an immobiliser, I am now looking at getting a auto turbo timer.

What I would like to know is whats the difference between the expensive Apexi, Blitz etc... and the other auto turbo timers they sell over here at autobarn, supercheap auto, repco etc...

Ideally I would like the timer to go under the car sterio because there is a huge gap there from where the old jap sterio use to be.

So any ideas guys on where to get a reasonably good one that dosent cost me too much to purchace and get fitted.

Thanks.

eMsta Grand Master

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i bought my greddy turbo timer from bt-revolutions - then got it installed at RE Customs.

Any of the sponsers of SAU will be worth while checking. I got the greddy one cos its a turbo timer, and also calculates the 0-100 time and 0-400m etc....but the other good one is the Apexi timer, but thats only a timer.

Edit - the HKS one is a bit more expensive, but the autobarn guys keep saying that its caused their customers a lot of problems. I dont know how true that is - but i dont trust autobarn cos the dickhead (must be like 20 years old and working as a casual) gave me the wrong wheel lock nuts and said that he is sure it will fit my wheels.... So my advise is to go to someone who knows their stuff, a proper import mechanic or stores that deal with imports and accessories for imports.....

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Kaz200 Grand Master

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my greddy FAT broke within like 12months or something.. meanwhile the HKS Type 1 (on diff car) has been going for nearly 5 yrs now.. Haven't tried the Blitz but personally I think its ugly.

My other half said bring over some beer and he'll install it for it you.. but we're in Lalor/Epping.. so depends how far away you are.

Best bet is to get a HKS with a harness.. Jaycar have cheap turbo timers as well but you have to assemble them, I think there's a group buy going atm through funkymonkey/Shan.. don't get a TT from Autobarn caus they're ridiculously priced (high overheads what can you do).

Roy Grand Master

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How about you DON'T buy one and save both the money of the timer and install?

You need a turbo timer as much as a glorified Lancer needs a vortex generator.

Biggest wastes of money ever - just drive the car easily for 2-3 minutes before you stop - or if you are at the track, let it run for a while in the pits and cool down.

Now buy me a case of Carlton Draught and you'll still be $60 ahead.

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ABuSD

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Throw Andrew from Kudos Motorsport (sponsor on here) a PM about his Pivot Super Baby Timers, good price and nice and simple to fit and use, although IMO a very popular choice is the apexi T/T because of its extra functions and price Usually around the $120 mark.

Im personally about to buy a Pivot TT and install myself, if u can install a deck, a TT is just as easy :)

dezz Grand Master

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thats all good in theory til you are in a super late rush and the last thing you're thinking about is driving easy :)

Turbo timer = easy, lazy and you can just forget all about it

and that is the exact reason I haven't sold mine, and still want to get it fitted ;)

Won't use it half the time, like this wanker at the petrol station today, but its good to have when running late, when you're most likely on boost until you park it :)

The dude at the servo today cruised into the servo just before me (so I know for a fact he was taking it easy), and stood at the pump waiting for about 60 seconds while the turbo timer ran. I had almost filled up and paid before he started ;)

Oh and Kel, if you know how to install a TT into an alarm with a TT interface, then do mine for me please ;)

Kaz200 Grand Master

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The dude at the servo today cruised into the servo just before me (so I know for a fact he was taking it easy), and stood at the pump waiting for about 60 seconds while the turbo timer ran. I had almost filled up and paid before he started :)

are you sure you aren't mistaking me for a man caus I did the same thing today hehe :)

dezz Grand Master

dezz

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do you drive a green s14? :)

I thought it was funny...I'm not one to turn off my car straight away....but when i've cruised off boost entirely, and pull in to fill up, I dont sit there and wait...was funnier because he was out of the car standing there with the fuel door open waiting :)

blind_elk Grand Master

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I'm with Roy on this one. But you can keep the Carlton, so you'll be even further ahead.

thats all good in theory til you are in a super late rush and the last thing you're thinking about is driving easy :)
Then you need too plan better. And whatever you are heading for will still be there in the 30 seconds you lose by driving sensibly.
Turbo timer = ... lazy...
Exactly!

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