SupraDan24 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hey guys, ive had a snout through the Whiftbitz site and picked out These Two Turbo Timers my GF is willing to part with her cash for, for my Xmas pressie. I was just wondering, does the HKS one have anything particular going for it over the Blitz one to warrent the extra 30 beans other than the asthetic value? Does anyone own or have used either that they could reccommend, and lastly, does the HKS one calculate the time auto like the Blitz one, the description isnt very clear. I'm not looking for an all singing all dancing one, just something that calculates the time by itself so i dont have to keep changing it like my old one, and something that looks half decent. Cheers Ps Tron is on the tele... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 None waste of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 None waste of money correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Those two in particular or Timers altogether? Because i cba with sitting in my car all the time waiting for it too cool down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 All Turbo timers, just drive off boost for the last bit of your journey, job done, if you needed a TT Toyota would have fitted one : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've done that before, the drive off boost i mean, wasnt for me haha. Maybe i should get her to my me the 2nd decat then instead? hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 You drive on boost right up to your front door? I doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 You drive on boost right up to your front door? I doubt it There seems to be plenty of that sort round these parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Unless going for a spirited drive I drive pretty much my whole journey to and from work off boost (I know it's only a Golf but it still has a turbo) so surely you can keep off boost for the last bit of the journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I've got a turbo timer built into my alarm, haven't used it once. 2nd de-cat is a MUCH better buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 As a bove, turbo timers = waste of money and also illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Illegal ?? How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I've got a turbo timer built into my alarm, haven't used it once. 2nd de-cat is a MUCH better buy Agreed. I have used it a few times, but just to confuse the general public etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Illegal ?? How so? It is illegal to leave your car running unattended on public roads. In fact, I think it may be illegal to leave your car running in general now. The 2nd one you could argue due to it being a requirement of the engine (even though it's not), the 1st there is no excuse for. Agreed. I have used it a few times, but just to confuse the general public etc. I find the remote start does a faaar better job of that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 There seems to be plenty of that sort round these parts You drive on boost right up to your front door? I doubt it It was a joke guys lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I find the remote start does a faaar better job of that one Ooh get you and your posh auto start. Where can I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ooh get you and your posh auto start. Where can I get one? Mine is an addon module for the clifford alarms. Not sure if you could add a 3rd party one to the system as your alarm might not like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 2nd Decat it is then Its going to look odd unwrapping this Xmas present lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ooh get you and your posh auto start. Where can I get one? My Toad alarm on my last Supra had a remote start. It was good for the cold mornings....and the occasional freaking people out standing next to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Mine is an addon module for the clifford alarms. Not sure if you could add a 3rd party one to the system as your alarm might not like it. My Toad alarm on my last Supra had a remote start. It was good for the cold mornings....and the occasional freaking people out standing next to it I also have a Clifford system, but maybe not with all the gubbins that makes that possible. It sounds great though, especially on these cold mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I also have a Clifford system, but maybe not with all the gubbins that makes that possible. It sounds great though, especially on these cold mornings. You could more than likely go on the Clifford website and see which one come with remote start and which dont, the Toad website used to have all there's in a Table, with ticks next to included features so it was really easy. Personally, i wouldnt go out of my way to find one WITH remote start, i'd look at the more as an added bonus of the alarm of my choice then a necessity. And yes, it was very good for the mornings, car was always lovely and warm when i got in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_v_M Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) I've bought a Turbo Timer a few weeks ago. Connected it, but now my car unlocks itself when the Timer shuts off the engine. So, as a result I now have to wait until the Timer stops counting... So it makes no difference. I just see it as a nice gadget, but not very useful. So yes, go for a 2nd decat. Edited November 23, 2010 by Tim_v_M (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjp Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 There is an alarm system now that lets you start your car from your phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I also have a Clifford system, but maybe not with all the gubbins that makes that possible. It sounds great though, especially on these cold mornings. If it is the 600 or the 650 then you can definitely get a module upgrade for it. Basically it's a box that plugs into the ECU of your alarm system and connects to a couple of wires in your harness. Any clifford dealer can add it in for you. IIRC it costs around £200 though so it isn't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Illegal ?? How so? It is illegal to leave your car running unattended on public roads. In fact, I think it may be illegal to leave your car running in general now. The 2nd one you could argue due to it being a requirement of the engine (even though it's not), the 1st there is no excuse for Yeah that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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