JDM goodness :) What rare bits do you have ?

[gazrev1tubby]

I don't care much for turbo timers on the whole, but this piece of rare kit had to take pride of place in my car :th:

[John145]

What does it do?

I've got man in dandism mats...

[gazrev1tubby]

What does it do?

I've got man in dandism mats...

It's a stock turbo timer A rare factory option

I have a couple more items to add, once I get some pics

[John145]

What does it do?

I've got man in dandism mats...

It's a stock turbo timer A rare factory option

I have a couple more items to add, once I get some pics

What does a turbo timer do...?

[ashley]

Got the same button in mine as well, 1min gets more use than 3min

[MMaddict]

What does it do?

I've got man in dandism mats...

It's a stock turbo timer A rare factory option

I have a couple more items to add, once I get some pics

What does a turbo timer do...?

Explanation: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=turbo+timer&l=1

[ashley]

LOL

It ain't complicated- it just keeps the engine running for a while to give the oil a chance to cool down, and avoid cocking up the bearings in your turbo

[gazrev1tubby]

What does it do?

I've got man in dandism mats...

It's a stock turbo timer A rare factory option

I have a couple more items to add, once I get some pics

What does a turbo timer do...?

It allows you to keep the engine running for a preset amount of time (in this case 1 or 3 mins), after removing the keys, to allow the oil to circulate around the turbo and cool it down. After a hard run, it's wise to idle the engine for a few minutes on any turbo charged vehicle

[Steve Horrocks]

That's awesome! Never knew you could have this as a factory option!!

[nickg07]

factory traction control rev 3. apexi hayabusa exhaust.

[gaz700]

can those timers be fitted.....if you can find one? or would it be a real ballache?
also what do the 2 positions do on the foglight?is one rear?

[John145]

can those timers be fitted.....if you can find one? or would it be a real ballache?
also what do the 2 positions do on the foglight?is one rear?

One position is fog lights on fixed forward. Other is steerable fog lights.

[gaz700]

ahh right,you have all the cool oem toys!

[raptor95GTS]

LOL

It ain't complicated- it just keeps the engine running for a while to give the oil a chance to cool down, and avoid cocking up the bearings in your turbo

meanwhile everything else cooks as there is no airflow to the engine bay

[Peter Gidden]

can those timers be fitted.....if you can find one? or would it be a real ballache?

Not difficult to fit, but remember:

1) it is illegal to leave a car with the enine running, so you might as well wait in the car a minute after a hard run.

2) the advance in technology of synthetic oils over mineral oils means turbo timers are unecessary. Much better to drive the car lightly for a few milles after a hard run - allows the cooling system to do its job better.

Go to any track day - and everyone does a "cool down" lap before coming into the paddock. You won't find them racing into the paddock, engage turbo timer, walk away from car and crack open the thermos flask.

[gazrev1tubby]

Not difficult to fit, but remember:

1) it is illegal to leave a car with the enine running, so you might as well wait in the car a minute after a hard run.

2) the advance in technology of synthetic oils over mineral oils means turbo timers are unecessary. Much better to drive the car lightly for a few milles after a hard run - allows the cooling system to do its job better.

Go to any track day - and everyone does a "cool down" lap before coming into the paddock. You won't find them racing into the paddock, engage turbo timer, walk away from car and crack open the thermos flask.

Yep exactly
I'm not going to use the timer, I just like rare parts

[Peter Gidden]

Not difficult to fit, but remember:

1) it is illegal to leave a car with the enine running, so you might as well wait in the car a minute after a hard run.

2) the advance in technology of synthetic oils over mineral oils means turbo timers are unecessary. Much better to drive the car lightly for a few milles after a hard run - allows the cooling system to do its job better.

Go to any track day - and everyone does a "cool down" lap before coming into the paddock. You won't find them racing into the paddock, engage turbo timer, walk away from car and crack open the thermos flask.

Yep exactly
I'm not going to use the timer, I just like rare parts

And it is a rare extra.

[ashley]

LOL

It ain't complicated- it just keeps the engine running for a while to give the oil a chance to cool down, and avoid cocking up the bearings in your turbo

meanwhile everything else cooks as there is no airflow to the engine bay

Unless you have engine lid fans fitted

[uglee]

What does it do?

I've got man in dandism mats...

It's a stock turbo timer A rare factory option

I have a couple more items to add, once I get some pics

What does a turbo timer do...?

It's there so that when you switch off the ignition the engine keeps running, meaning a certain amount of expletives as you fumble to turn the thing off if you're in a petrol station etc.

Also it leaves the engine running so that after you have locked up the car and walked 10 yards down the road you stand there like a right knob waiting for it to stop as you get worried it might keep on going.

This was my experience of them, as such it was turned off permanently.

Nice addition to the button blanks at the bottom of the panel though

As for rare stuff........does an uncracked frunk liner count?

[Peter Gidden]

It's there so that when you switch off the ignition the engine keeps running, meaning a certain amount of expletives as you fumble to turn the thing off if you're in a petrol station etc.

Also it leaves the engine running so that after you have locked up the car and walked 10 yards down the road you stand there like a right knob waiting for it to stop as you get worried it might keep on going.

As for rare stuff........does an uncracked frunk liner count?

Yep! Rarer than a rare rarity