HKS type 2 turbo timer question
Dec 11, 2003, 10:19 PM
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HKS type 2 turbo timer question
I have a HKS type 2 turbo timer and I was wondering how accurate the 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile mode on it is. I was bored on the way home from work tonight and I decide to see how fast I could do 0 -60mph in and what I could do the 1/4 mile in. My turbo timer timed my 0-60mph in 4.72 secs and the 1/4 mile in 12.93. I know that the only real way to find out is by going to the track. I was just curious as to how accurate the turbo timer is.
Dec 11, 2003, 11:11 PM
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i have a feeling its overrating the time. I posted back a while ago on this topic, i was curious b/c stock, i ran a 0-60 on 4.5, and theres no way i was going that fast with the way i launched it.
Based on what people in the past have told me, it may be anywhere from 0.2-0.5 seconds faster than the real time.
Based on what people in the past have told me, it may be anywhere from 0.2-0.5 seconds faster than the real time.
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Dec 12, 2003, 04:15 PM
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The only accurate measurement is the 0-60, as the timer relies on the speedo signal only. It starts when you start moving and ends when you reach 60. I've tested the 1/4 mile timer at the track and found its about .5 seconds too fast. It was almost exactly .5 seconds too fast every time I tested it, so it is very repeatable. You could use it to test out mods, launch techniques, etc. but the 1/4 mile is a bit too fast.
Dec 13, 2003, 01:48 AM
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Two ways, either you replug it or you can put it in the MPH mode and press the button when you hit 30mph.......I forget which button but it is stated on your manual...
Dec 13, 2003, 02:52 AM
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oh yeah, i did that already, i think the problem is that if you look closely at the timer, it delays a bit and doesn't start counting until you're already moving.
Dec 13, 2003, 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by NRG
Hmmmmm thats weird because on mine it moves just as I launch....
Hmmmmm thats weird because on mine it moves just as I launch....