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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: hitman_bridger on 02 December 2012, 11:02

Title: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: hitman_bridger on 02 December 2012, 11:02

Does anyone know if the hks universal turbo timer will fit my Gti? I know it says universal but its not the case sometimes

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: Jonnybbad on 02 December 2012, 11:26

Don't do it there crap and will void your insurance you really don't need 1

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: hitman_bridger on 02 December 2012, 11:37

Why will it void insurance? I thought they ok???

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: asboGTI on 02 December 2012, 11:38

I never heard of them voiding the insurance but turbo timers good piece kit to prelong the life of a turbo

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: hitman_bridger on 02 December 2012, 11:43

That's what I thought. 

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: Jonnybbad on 02 December 2012, 12:17

Phone your insurance company I'm sure they will enlighten you

Complete waste of money considering you only need to stay in the car for an extra 2 mins after a sprited drive unless you want the chavtastic appeal of having 1

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: asboGTI on 02 December 2012, 12:55

I take it back afterva bit of researh it voids insurance because you can leave it running while its locked they are  good bit of kit but as johny said cheaper opition sit in your car for a min or 

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: hitman_bridger on 02 December 2012, 13:01

Ok thanks guys. Think I will leave it then.  Don't want to upset the insurance company lol

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: Wazzzer on 02 December 2012, 13:05

Worst thing I ever fitted to one of my previous cars

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: asboGTI on 02 December 2012, 13:12

That shouldseal the deal when wazzer chips in  :grin:

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: rio_gti on 02 December 2012, 17:58

Did wazzzer get his name cos he wazzz's on people's fire  :grin:

I had one with remote start once..... Lovely for those winter mornins  :wink:

But as said waste of time just drive last 5 mins home without boost

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: Wayne on 02 December 2012, 21:06

Just drive the last mile or so off boost, much easier.

Title: Re: Hks universal turbo timer??????
Post by: hitman_bridger on 02 December 2012, 22:42

Ok thanks guys. Definatly not investing. Gonna spend the money on something els.  ????????