I need a turbo timer.............

 

Definitely, get the TT man. Not only is it healthy for your car, it's convenient as well as entertaining when you go places.

 

I know where I'm going and the last 3 to 4 miles of the drive I stay out of boost. That's plenty to circulate the oil multiple times through the system. Doesn't cost as much as a vehicle mounted turbo timer. It also saves the fuel the vehicle mounted turbo timer wastes.

My .02, YMMV

 

This is my second turbo car (First one was a Diahatsu gti) . Since I can remember, the "rules of driving turbo" were, let it warm up before you get into the boost, and let it cool down before you cut it off.

If you slow down and stay out of the loud pedal for a mile or so before you get to your destination, and let it sit for a paltry 30 seconds after you get there (think, closing windows, sunroof, hiding radio faceplate, etc) you should be fine.

Save the TT money and put it towards a Stage 1.

My .02

 

I always let my Evo. idle before turning it off

 

The easiest way would be to get a turbo timer. They are cheap and easy to install. Obviously, it all comes down to what you want to do though. Sometimes you may be in a hurry and not want to sit in your car for it to cool down properly, situations like that make turbo timers very handy!

 

TT arguments are neverending. I ask one simple question, if a turbo timer is so essential, then why didn't Mitsu install a factory one?

 

I was thinking of going with a Code Alarm with built in turbo timer... My friend works at a car audio store and claims that it's a decent set up... granted, i don't think it has the learning curve timer which estimates on it's own how long it should run, but it's user set... Unfortunately, their sites down, but they have their contact numbers up if you guys wanna call them... just figured i'd try to help out...

http://www.codl.com/

 

Mitsubishi recommned it so I figure it might be a good idea. I've very rarely been in such a hurry that I couldn't wait for 30s to let it idle, so I always do it just in case.

 

Thumbs down to a turbo timer. Waste of money. Just drive easy on the last minute or two, and if you're autoxing/road racing, stay with it and let it run for a bit.

 

I'm with JonnyQ, not alike a whole minute or so is gonna kill ya.

 

Turbo timers are like seatbelts, ABS, airbags, crumple-zones and side-impact door beams: a big waste of money until you need them. For example, your best friend is in an accident and in the hospital, or something along those lines (or say you are late to work, for those that don't like drama). It would be nice to haul *** to the hospital (or work) and then jump out and let the car take care of itself rather than jumping out and cutting off the cooling and lubrication to a super-heated turbo. I know it seems as though it is of comparatively little consequence in this situation (hospital), but a coked-up turbo is a coked-up turbo no matter how it gets that way. At least you can use it everyday as often as you like. Crumple-zones and airbags are one-time-use items.

 

I don't use one. A little common sense after a hard run will keep your turbo happy! And to my knowledge, synthetic oil will not coke. It is a convenience item but certainly not necessary.

Speedlimit...

 

I always let it idle

 

Do you let the car idle if you are only shutting it off for just a little bit? I find myself doing the idle thing even if i'm gonna run into the store real quick to pick up a paper or milk. Does it really matter, since the car isn't necessarily cooling down to the point of being cold?

Any thoughts would be appreciated, I'd love to not have to idle down for quick trips to the store, just so long as I'm not doing any long term damage by not doing it.