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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: johnnyvr6 on 30 January 2012, 21:37

Title: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: johnnyvr6 on 30 January 2012, 21:37
hi im thinking of fitting both in my golf is it hard to do or best leave to the pro's
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: richw911 on 30 January 2012, 21:44
Timer not worth doing for lots of reasons.
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: Wayne on 30 January 2012, 21:45
As Rich said turbo timer not worth it, boost gauge is easy to fit.
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 30 January 2012, 21:45
boost gauge isnt too hard. [ur=http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=180133.0]how too here[/img] and  here  (http://forums.generationdub.com/showthread.php?t=15536&page=1)

turbo timer never had any experience with so wouldnt have a clue
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: johnnyvr6 on 30 January 2012, 21:46
why not its not for performance gains just want to keep my turbo in good condition by letting it cool down properly
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: Wayne on 30 January 2012, 21:53
Quote from: johnnyvr6 on 30 January 2012, 21:46
why not its not for performance gains just want to keep my turbo in good condition by letting it cool down properly

Just drive the last mile off boost, much easier
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: scarr89 on 30 January 2012, 22:34
The boost gauge isn't too tough, just plan what you are going to do first...I managed it  :smiley:...albeit with a snapped scuttle panel but its there!
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: tech1889 on 30 January 2012, 23:29
have HKS turbo timer.. only turn it on when ive been having a really spirited sprint and then stop and it does its own thing and cuts out when cool enough..
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: Wayne on 30 January 2012, 23:39
I think the main issue with getting it to work on a mk4 is the immob.
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: barrym381 on 30 January 2012, 23:40
Quote from: tech1889 on 30 January 2012, 23:29
have HKS turbo timer.. only turn it on when ive been having a really spirited sprint and then stop and it does its own thing and cuts out when cool enough..
had this on 1 of my turbo golfs aswell an couldnt lock the doors till car switched off or i just turned turbo timer off  :shocked:
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: daz veedub on 30 January 2012, 23:42
Quote from: barrym381 on 30 January 2012, 23:40
Quote from: tech1889 on 30 January 2012, 23:29
have HKS turbo timer.. only turn it on when ive been having a really spirited sprint and then stop and it does its own thing and cuts out when cool enough..
had this on 1 of my turbo golfs aswell an couldnt lock the doors till car switched off or i just turned turbo timer off  :shocked:

insurance companies wont be loving that  :grin: :grin:

as wayne said just drive off boost for last few mins  :smiley:
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: Wayne on 30 January 2012, 23:44
Quote from: daz veedub on 30 January 2012, 23:42
as wayne said just drive off boost for last few mins  :smiley:

It is all I ever do or just site an wait for a minute or so with it @ idle.
Title: Re: turbo timer and boost gauge
Post by: barrym381 on 30 January 2012, 23:45
Quote from: daz veedub on 30 January 2012, 23:42
Quote from: barrym381 on 30 January 2012, 23:40
Quote from: tech1889 on 30 January 2012, 23:29
have HKS turbo timer.. only turn it on when ive been having a really spirited sprint and then stop and it does its own thing and cuts out when cool enough..
had this on 1 of my turbo golfs aswell an couldnt lock the doors till car switched off or i just turned turbo timer off  :shocked:

insurance companies wont be loving that  :grin: :grin:

as wayne said just drive off boost for last few mins  :smiley:
prob the main reason i never used it but in my scoob the clifford alarm had a turbo timer an remote start :smiley: