Pig Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Ok, Can you please discuss. Whats best and why (if) is it better than a cheap one from ebay? Just that i am looking at getting one but didnt realise there were such cheap ones available! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprz_rz Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Depends if you want one which has a set amout of time on the countdown, or you have one which links into you throttle, and increase the time if you drive harder. I had the later, and is the more expensive type. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 People who already have them (or sell them perhaps) tend to get a bit stroppy when faced with the truth (not unlike 'performance' filters and other tat) So do a search here first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris aka fonz Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 save your money ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Just a quick note for a notable exception: A turbo timer might make a *modest* contribution in the case of a large single with no water jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 Ok well, have read all threads that looked relevant and it seems that you, John, are under the impression that they do no good. I must say, with my limited knowledge, that what you say makes a lot of sense. I always take it slow for a while before shutting my car off and like to leave it to idle for a bit (maybe 30 secs) aswell. (obviously this is not always possible, e.g. late at night in a residential area!) Im thinking though, cause i discovered last night that they can be picked up for a cheap as 20 pounds that i may as well have one for those times that its not poss to have the cool down period. Also lets face it, its quite a good gadget to have! With the good old, "you have left your car running comments" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 They're all much of a muchness..I'd personally go with one that would look best in your dashboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Digital-SUPER-Mini-Turbo-Timer-Automatic-Gr8-Price_W0QQitemZ8030136847QQcategoryZ43120QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem this is what i bought jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 They're a waste of time and I actually have one! It will be taken out soon and given away in a month or two though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 They're a waste of time and I actually have one! It will be taken out soon and given away in a month or two though..... all though i have one i very rarely use it, its more a gadget or a show off thing...you know get of car lock it and walk off and watch people looking at you as if your mad and then the car turns itself off:rlol: BTW doing that is also illegal. so yes a waste of time really but i like them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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