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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:22 PM
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Default Turbo Timer?

I dunno much about turbos, but my friends are tellin me that i should invest in a Turbo Timer for my A4.. Is it necessary??? it's Totally Stock right now..

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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:24 PM
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Default yes, it saves alot of trouble....

if you plan to ever chip or just like to drive your car hard every once in a while, its really nice to have. i found it really annoying after pushing it to get somewhere just to negate any time made up on the road by letting the turbo cool down. if you want to give your engine a break, get one.
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:24 PM
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Default it's a great comfort item.

If you get it, these things will happen:

1) your friends won't laugh at you for sitting in your car 2 mins after parking.

2) You can turn off your car with great ease of mind and spirit.

3) cleaner turbos get the chicks all hot and horny for you.
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:26 PM
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Default Not if you don't mind sitting...

...in the parking lot w/the car running for a couple of minutes to cool the turbo after "spirited" driving. Or you could just take it easy for the last five minutes or so of a drive to cool off.
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:27 PM
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Default BTW - "Spirited" driving means...

...your passengers have turned white as ghosts.
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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Default Re: Turbo Timer?

Ok.. so then can you guys suggest a good timer to use?? nothin too expensive.. probably under 100 if possible..

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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:29 PM
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Default Re: BTW - "Spirited" driving means...

Heh heh wouldn't have it any other way...
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:29 PM
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my apex'i was about $90, i loooove it. installation was annoying, but worth it.
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Default The greddy TT matches the interior just perfect... prolly the most common around here

theres on with both a timer and a gauge by HKS or something like $70 something from www.awe-tuning.com
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:36 PM
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Default Plus the fact that....

it's fun to see how people look at you when you leave your car on when you go somewhere. It's even better if you leave the stereo blasting.

'01 1.8TQX Bose Sant/Ecru - H&R Race/Bilstein Shocks - Oettinger RE 17x8's / Potenza RE 730's - Borla Exhaust w/ AWE tips - Front Fog Light Mod - Superwhite Fog bulbs - RS4 grille w/ quattro badge - Debadged except for quattro - Neuspeed Short Shifter - Red Interior Lights - Mintex Red Box Brake Pads - 2 Alumapro 10'' subs powered by jl500 watt amp - Greddy Turbo Timer - Hardwired Vone
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