Parking with TT

[1shark1]

This may seem like a dumb question but I have no idea. I might be buying a turbo timer or an alarm with a built-in turbo timer. I park my MS3 on an incline on a daily basis and i don't feel comfortable without parking it in gear.

If I park the car and start the turbo timer, does the car have to be in neutral or can I start the turbo timer with the car in gear and leave it that way??? Thanks.

[bova80]

what do you think. the motor is running, if it is in gear and stopped its going to stall. not sure why so many want a turbo timer, to me its a waste of money. these turbo's are oil and water cooled. all you have to do is stay out of boost before you park or sit in your car for 30 seconds. save your money and buy something thats worth it.

[numbnuts22715]

you would have to wait for the turbo timer to shut down the car if you want it in gear.
You cant leave it in gear and use the turbo timer, itll stall.

[Maxx Mazda]

Actually, it'll most likely end up jumping the curb, and smashing into your favorite restaurant killing the partons inside and you'll be like "oh SNAP!!!!!!" and then here come the po-po but it's gonna be REAL hard to hide out with that chef's hat on there, boss!

[CantCMe]

Actually, it'll most likely end up jumping the curb, and smashing into your favorite restaurant killing the partons inside and you'll be like "oh SNAP!!!!!!" and then here come the po-po but it's gonna be REAL hard to hide out with that chef's hat on there, boss!

(rofl)

[Ryz]

not sure why so many want a turbo timer, to me its a waste of money. these turbo's are oil and water cooled. all you have to do is stay out of boost before you park or sit in your car for 30 seconds. save your money and buy something thats worth it.

There is not a person that says this that can prove a TT doesn't help. If you can't afford 50 bucks you got involved in the wrong hobby.

[Falconx84]

what's wrong with the parking brake? isn't that what it's for? I suppose if you're still concerned, you can get chocks for the wheels...

[redspeed]

what's wrong with the parking brake? isn't that what it's for? I suppose if you're still concerned, you can get chocks for the wheels...

Apparently he's parking on this incline:

http://www.shelterpub.com/_blog/little_kid_steep_hill.jpg

[07speed3]

you can do the same thing as a TT by leaving earlier...and its cheaper. that way your turbo can cool and you can leave it in gear =]

haha

[Falconx84]

Apparently he's parking on this incline:



lmao.... the kid on the skateboard.... took me a sec to see the board

[jp4130]

what do you think. the motor is running, if it is in gear and stopped its going to stall. not sure why so many want a turbo timer, to me its a waste of money. these turbo's are oil and water cooled. all you have to do is stay out of boost before you park or sit in your car for 30 seconds. save your money and buy something thats worth it.

Even na cars can benifet from a cooldown. Watercooled turbo or not a tt is worth it for peace of mind. Why would I sit in my car waiting several times a day? Thats not worth saving the money imo.

[robin2660]

Even na cars can benifet from a cooldown. Watercooled turbo or not a tt is worth it for peace of mind. Why would I sit in my car waiting several times a day? Thats not worth saving the money imo.

You don't sit in your car waiting several times a day. You stay out of boost the last minute or two home. How hard is that? I'll take the $50 and leave the nanny out of the picture.

[Maxx Mazda]

You don't sit in your car waiting several times a day. You stay out of boost the last minute or two home. How hard is that? I'll take the $50 and leave the nanny out of the picture.

Guys like me who run the bigger turbos don't have the luxury of a wet center section...

[sierra248]

I just installed the Apexi Pen style and its a 2 wire hookup in ignition and Ground and Parking Brake Safety. Everything works perfect, Alarm arms while car is still running and locks doors. Just hit locks and walk away from your running car, its a little bit fad, but can't hurt and a little bit rock and roll. I mounted mine in ashtray and it looks great with the red ashtray lights and all. Came out nicer then expected. Thanks to AzMs3 over at the other forum for all the help, the install was super ez, the running of wires and making it look professional took much longer.
Tom

[Ryz]

You don't sit in your car waiting several times a day. You stay out of boost the last minute or two home. How hard is that? I'll take the $50 and leave the nanny out of the picture.

Your choice, now let others make theirs.

[cashmoney93]

you only need to get a turbo timer if you are a maniac driver that is in teh boost range alot. like me haha

[AWDRACER6]

I had the Greddy TT then it was stolen. I have another one in the mail. I recommend it. And please dont get out of ur car while its running AND in gear!

[Silver Ecstasy]

I've got a Clifford 50.5x two-way pager alarm/remote start. It claims it has a turbo timer option. Does anyone know/have any experience with this?

[Silver Ecstasy]

I was just wondering what all would be required to utilize the "turbo timer add-on" option on my Clifford 50.5x two way pager alarm/remote start. I wasn't sure if anyone has ever utilized that option as part of their alarm/remote start system. I thought someone else in the thread had done so as well, or had asked about it before with a Viper alarm.

[jville]

I was just wondering what all would be required to utilize the "turbo timer add-on" option on my Clifford 50.5x two way pager alarm/remote start. I wasn't sure if anyone has ever utilized that option as part of their alarm/remote start system. I thought someone else in the thread had done so as well, or had asked about it before with a Viper alarm.

In order to utilize your extra features you probably just have to do some extra wiring, including tapping into the ignition wire and e-brake wire. Nothing to major that any car ausio/alarm shop couldn;t handle. If your not easily flustered you could prolly do it yourself if you still have your instruction manual. I can hook you up with any wiring diagrams you need. Don;t worry about these guys getting their panties in a wad. The only person that should get pissed about threadjacking is the OP, IMO.

[Silver Ecstasy]

I appreciate the defense, but it's all good. People can be over-analytical all they want.

I appreciate the help, and will hopefully look forward to referencing this thread when I do indeed get my MS3 (next month) and get either my Clifford set up with the TT, or end up buying a TT seperate.

[Like I said, I was contributing to the overall topic of the thread, if the OP is offended, I apologize. Like I ALSO said before..I figured this was better than clogging up the forum with multiple TT scenario threads, that could all be relevant and helpful to all]

[Silver Ecstasy]

So does it really matter what brand TT you get? They're all going to do the same thing i'd imagine. I searched on google and found a mazda parts website that was selling them for like $88 bucks.

Also, do you have to activate it everytime, before you shut the car off? Or is it automatic? Reason I ask, is incase you take it to a dealer for service, etc. etc.

[Maxx Mazda]

I have the HKS, and it's full auto, OR you can set the time which is nice, and you can also turn it right off, so your car is normal. Has a voltage display too - way cool!

[Maxx Mazda]

Anyways, back to what we were talking about, I do highly reccomend the HKS Type-0 or Type-1 depending on what features, etc you're looking for.

[Maxx Mazda]

Thanks for "cleaning house" jbird.

On TT's still, the HKS Type-1 is the blue screened one, and it not only has the Voltmeter like my Type-0 but also has an RPM readout and an hourmeter I think. I just went with the Type-0 cause it didn't light up blue, but if I could get a red Type-1 I totally would have.

[Silver Ecstasy]

I was looking at the "pen style" Apexi TT that's on http://www.mazdaspeedstore.com/mazdaspeed/MazdaSpeed-3-Turbo-Timers-orderby0-p-1-c-127.html

I think I could hide that somewhere real easily. So unless I tell it otherwise, it's going to be on all the time.

[Maxx Mazda]

I was looking at the "pen style" Apexi TT that's on http://www.mazdaspeedstore.com/mazdaspeed/MazdaSpeed-3-Turbo-Timers-orderby0-p-1-c-127.html

I think I could hide that somewhere real easily. So unless I tell it otherwise, it's going to be on all the time.

Ya thsoe pen ones are cool, you can put them anywhere. I think Corksport might be cheaper though. And they price match.

[ls six]

You don't sit in your car waiting several times a day. You stay out of boost the last minute or two home. How hard is that? I'll take the $50 and leave the nanny out of the picture.

Whats the point in having a turbo if you dont roll in to every parking lot dumping boost out your ebay bov impressing every one in the area?(uhm)

[Falconx84]

Whats the point in having a turbo if you dont roll in to every parking lot dumping boost out your ebay bov impressing every one in the area?(uhm)

spoken like a true noob.... I love it, (and yes I understand its in jest) just make sure you remember to turn on the neons too

[07speed3]

spoken like a true noob.... I love it, (and yes I understand its in jest) just make sure you remember to turn on the neons too

o o and you cant forget to purge(think i spelled that right) your nitrous haha(cool)

[robin2660]

Thanks for "cleaning house" jbird.

+1

[gr3y]

you only need to get a turbo timer if you are a maniac driver that is in teh boost range alot. like me haha

It's not hard to be in boost in our cars.. imo.

[SLC-MS3]

A turbo timer is a great idea whether your hot roddin' around before shut off or if you putt into park. The point is that every engine should be allowed to cool off before you turn the key off, especially turbo engines. Whether your turbo is oil-cooled, water-cooled, your car is boosted or NA, you should allow a few moments for your engine to recirculate its fluids througout the block at idle speeds before you shut your car off. A turbo timer simply adds convenience to this situation.

[jville]

well spoken slc-ms3

[Silver Ecstasy]

Does anyone have pictures of their TT's installed? Possibly some convenient and stealthy spots to put it on their car?

[sierra248]

The Apexi Pen fits perfectly in the ASHTRAY, when I mean perfect, i mean perfect. No holes either, shut the ashtray and it drops in there from above, put ashtray in and wedge the TT in there, PERFECT. I'll try to take some pics soon. It even has a nice backlight of red in the ashtray and if you want to be stealthy just shut the tray.
Tom

[jville]

Does anyone have pictures of their TT's installed? Possibly some convenient and stealthy spots to put it on their car?

Rican219 has it in his change tray thing on the left side of the steering wheel and its pretty stealthy looking.

[Silver Ecstasy]

The Apexi Pen fits perfectly in the ASHTRAY, when I mean perfect, i mean perfect. No holes either, shut the ashtray and it drops in there from above, put ashtray in and wedge the TT in there, PERFECT. I'll try to take some pics soon. It even has a nice backlight of red in the ashtray and if you want to be stealthy just shut the tray.
Tom

Yeah Tom, if you could post pictures that'd be great! That's exactly where I was going to put my TT. Figured it'd be out of sight, but still useful when necessary.

[Silver Ecstasy]

Rican219 has it in his change tray thing on the left side of the steering wheel and its pretty stealthy looking.

I think I seen that one before. He has the Greddy silver one right?

[Maxx Mazda]

You can see mine i nthe second pic, look through the steering wheel. I hung it up under the "storage space" in front of the cupholders. Looks REAL stealth.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108105

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108109

[jville]

I think I seen that one before. He has the Greddy silver one right?

Yea. I have also seen the on the column too but i like my prosport elec. boost gauge in that spot.