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Old 02-17-2003, 07:52 PM
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Default Are turbo timers really neccessary

Anyone out there using a turbo timer. Can you please advice if your set up is beneficial to the maintanence of your turbo?
Old 02-17-2003, 08:43 PM
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Default Re: Are turbo timers really neccessary

No. Spend an extra 60-90 seconds in the car listening to your favorite CD while the car idles.

The concept is valid, I just have a hard time spending good $$ on a mod I deem "not necessary".

YMMV, of course.
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not necessary for street use, i think its required for amateur racing
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Default If you're lazy, then get a turbo timer.....

I don't use mine all the time, it's usually off, but if I'm running late, and I'm in a hurry, it usually means I'm driving fast, and I'm not going to be sitting in the car for 3 minutes waiting for it to cool down. It's times like that, I'm glad I can turn the timer on, and walk away.
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Default Re: I fargehen hate the biatch...

the stupid beeps and annoyance of when you want to turn car off...the thing kinda makes me wanna snap sometimes.

I'm for sure one day gonna take it apart and destroy that little but yet so farkin loud speaker, I dont wanna hear that thing beep ever again ....that is all:-)
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with the melody off its ok, 2 note beeps are fine
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