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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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Default Ebay turbo timer??
hey ive been looking for a turbo time and ive seen some cheap ones on ebay but i dont know if they are worth it or not i mean its not something thats gonna be under high stress so i dont see how it will fail but if anyone knows anything let me know here is a link

eBay Motors: NEW JDM LED Auto Turbo Timer RX7 RX8 MIATA MX5 MAZDA6 (item 250156785165 end time Aug-23-07 14:37:17 PDT)
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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Save your time, money, and future wiring problems by just letting it idle for 30 seconds - 2 minutes after you drive it...even if its N/A like mine
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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^^^ +1

if its not going to be under high stress as you said...don't waste your money! Orion got it right
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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okay thanks ive just read in alot of articles saying youll kill your car if you dont let it idle after use and it was a good investment to get one but i guess not haha
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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we've covered this a lot but since you're new I'll just give you the brief synopsis

Turbo timers are for one of two people

1. Ricers who like to waste money
2. People who drive their cars hard, then immediately park them.

The reality is, if you just drive easy the last mile before your destination, you're accomplishing the same thing - but better b/c oil pressure is higher and you have airflow going across the radiator and such.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TPNORTH
okay thanks ive just read in alot of articles saying youll kill your car if you dont let it idle after use and it was a good investment to get one but i guess not haha
Not your car, your turbo. As John said, you don't start the car, immediatly beat on it and spool the turbo up then immediatly shut it off and expect it to survive.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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cool thanks guys
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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