Turbo timers

[pete2273]

Suppose two questions need to be asked really... is it worth getting one for my 2002 bug eye and if so whats the best to go for that isnt going to pull my pants down on price??? Oh and I suppose I should ask are they a pig to fit?? Any info would be much appreciated

[C. J.]

Biggest waste of time
Just take it easy for 5 mins before you switch off

[Scruff]

I've heard they're illegal now, or maybe its just that insurance companies won't insure you with one? The guy i was talking to could well have been talking out of his ****. Either way, just sit in it for a minute while its cooling down. I wouldn't feel happy getting out of the car and leaving it running.

[pete2273]

See I thought this and tbh all I do is ease off her before getting home for the last couple of miles and then let her tick over for a min or so, being all new to me I was just wondering I have been told they are pretty bullett proof if you dont "abuse" them too much

[C. J.]

If your taking it easy for a mile or two just switch it off as it'll get hotter sitting still then when you pulled up

[Scruff]

I alwys let it tick over for a minute or so regardless of how i've driven her. If it'll get a bit more life out of the old girl then i don't mind upsetting my neighbours every time i get home With regard to being bullet proof, i couldn't tell you, but nothings gone wrong yet... famous last words

[Scruff]

Originally Posted by C. J.

If your taking it easy for a mile or two just switch it off as it'll get hotter sitting still then when you pulled up

I'd never thought of that...

[pete2273]

Cheers always good to know fingers crossed I get no problems with mine I think I brought a good one any ways only got 60k on the clock fsh never gave previous owner any issues. Again fingers crossed dont think the engine has been tinkered with too much either but im sure ill change that in the coming weeks lol

[pete2273]

Originally Posted by Scruff

I'd never thought of that...

Valid points though as I never thought of it either

[oldskool]

Originally Posted by C. J.

If your taking it easy for a mile or two just switch it off as it'll get hotter sitting still then when you pulled up

the engine might get a bit warmer possibly but the idea of letting it tickover for a minute is to ensure your turbo has a fresh supply of oil being circulated - turbo wont get hotter if not being used on idle and if by chance your turbo is really hot from the drive letting it tickover for a minute or two will stop oil overheating within and drying out etc and maybe even glazing the oilways on the turbo - always worthwhile to do as well as driving off boost for last few minutes of a journey where possible

[C. J.]

And in a couple of miles the turbo would of had cold air round it and loads of oil so no point in sitting there on idle.
It's a personal choice , mines drive at 2k revs for 3 or 4 mins before turning off.
People should make their on conclusion and do that

[pete2273]

Originally Posted by C. J.

And in a couple of miles the turbo would of had cold air round it and loads of oil so no point in sitting there on idle.
It's a personal choice , mines drive at 2k revs for 3 or 4 mins before turning off.
People should make their on conclusion and do that

Makes sense what ur saying fella tbh and thats what I usually do seems the easiest way to do it as well.... as long as u dont blast it home and turn her straight off was my theory