greddy turbo timer ?

[matsuda]

For those that use turbo timers: What do you have against synthetic oil?

 

[Haltech]

For those that use turbo timers: What do you have against synthetic oil?

(headshake

 

[AzMz3]

i know this is an old post but i have a question before i install mine..

Does the security system in the gt model affect the tt? I know the install above was performed on a sport model.. Thanks..

I have the Apexi TT on my 08 MS3 GT and everything is just like it was stock.
You only need to tap into 2 wires on the column instead of 3.
2 wires on the TT will tap into the same 12V constant wire in the column. And the other will tap into an Ignition wire in the column.
On the Apexi TT red and blue wire tapped into the 12V constant (red)
Green tapped into Ignition (Green/Yellow)

I'm pretty sure the colors are the same for both TT's but I would double check it.

 

[mrlilguy157]

I have the Apexi TT on my 08 MS3 GT and everything is just like it was stock.
You only need to tap into 2 wires on the column instead of 3.
2 wires on the TT will tap into the same 12V constant wire in the column. And the other will tap into an Ignition wire in the column.
On the Apexi TT red and blue wire tapped into the 12V constant (red)
Green tapped into Ignition (Green/Yellow)

I'm pretty sure the colors are the same for both TT's but I would double check it.

Thanks for affirming this. I'll be installing mine in the next few days, and hopefully will be getting more toys in by the end of the week

 

[jflo]

installed my old blitz fatt dcII.

i used the black/red for 12V constant. does that make a difference if i didn't use the red wire?

also, once the timer counts down and turns off, driver's door unlocks. anyone know how i can stop that from happening? (attn)

 

[mrlilguy157]

installed my old blitz fatt dcII.

i used the black/red for 12V constant. does that make a difference if i didn't use the red wire?

also, once the timer counts down and turns off, driver's door unlocks. anyone know how i can stop that from happening? (attn)

thats lame....

 

[SPEEDYONE]

Just installed my greddy today with the aforementioned method of install on my ms3 GT and noticed that you cant lock the doors with the key fob. You can unlock the doors with the fob, but in order to lock the door you need to press the button on the inside.

 

[mrlilguy157]

Just installed my greddy today with the aforementioned method of install on my ms3 GT and noticed that you cant lock the doors with the key fob. You can unlock the doors with the fob, but in order to lock the door you need to press the button on the inside.

ditto, no biggy

 

[numbnuts22715]

I have the Apexi TT on my 08 MS3 GT and everything is just like it was stock.
You only need to tap into 2 wires on the column instead of 3.
2 wires on the TT will tap into the same 12V constant wire in the column. And the other will tap into an Ignition wire in the column.
On the Apexi TT red and blue wire tapped into the 12V constant (red)
Green tapped into Ignition (Green/Yellow)

I'm pretty sure the colors are the same for both TT's but I would double check it.

So you cna arm the alarm and eveyrthing while the car is running?
That's news to me, I may have to pick one of these up.

 

[AzMz3]

So you cna arm the alarm and eveyrthing while the car is running?
That's news to me, I may have to pick one of these up.

Yeap, works just like it did without the TT.
At first I thought it didn't work when I tested it. The key Fob will not look the doors if a door is open and I had the driver door open. After shutting the door it worked perfectly.

 

[mrlilguy157]

Yeap, works just like it did without the TT.
At first I thought it didn't work when I tested it. The key Fob will not look the doors if a door is open and I had the driver door open. After shutting the door it worked perfectly.

while the car was running?????

 

[AzMz3]

while the car was running?????

Yes, the keyfob would not let me lock the doors with the door open and car running with the TT.
After shutting the door with the car running with the TT I could then lock the doors/unlock the doors with the key fob.

 

[ElBartoRex]

if i remember correctly the manual that came with the car it says to let the car idle for 30 sec before shuting it of.

a turbo timer obsolete on a modern water cooled turbocharger.

as described in the Mazda3 Quick Tips Guide:

"After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least 30 seconds to cool turbo, avoid shutting engine off after a hard or long drive, turbocharger damage may result otherwise."

Mazda is the only company that thinks so low of its consumers that they NEED to write something like this in the Quick Tips brochure. They are just covering their asses with this statement to save themselves from dumbasses who blow their turbos by being, well, dumbasses.. How many thousands of subaru WRXs are out there running around with 100k-200k on their clocks, beating the crap out of their oil/watercooled turbos, running every day without a turbo timer..plenty- and I challenge you to find me someone who has conclusively had their turbo fail due to not letting cool properly.

"But the book says you HAVE to get one!!"

You know what else the book says?

(also taken from the Mazda Quick Tips Pamphlet)

"Do NOT add aftermarket devices to alter the engine's ignition, fuel delivery, or turbo boost pressure, this may lead to serious engine damage and void your warranty"

So I guess all you guys with turbo timers are gonna remove all your turbobacks, boost controllers, intakes and boost cut defenders now, right? I mean...the book says you have to!! Right?

 

[AzMz3]

a turbo timer obsolete on a modern water cooled turbocharger.

as described in the Mazda3 Quick Tips Guide:

"After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least 30 seconds to cool turbo, avoid shutting engine off after a hard or long drive, turbocharger damage may result otherwise."

Mazda is the only company that thinks so low of its consumers that they NEED to write something like this in the Quick Tips brochure. They are just covering their asses with this statement to save themselves from dumbasses who blow their turbos by being, well, dumbasses.. How many thousands of subaru WRXs are out there running around with 100k-200k on their clocks, beating the crap out of their oil/watercooled turbos, running every day without a turbo timer..plenty- and I challenge you to find me someone who has conclusively had their turbo fail due to not letting cool properly.

"But the book says you HAVE to get one!!"

You know what else the book says?

(also taken from the Mazda Quick Tips Pamphlet)

"Do NOT add aftermarket devices to alter the engine's ignition, fuel delivery, or turbo boost pressure, this may lead to serious engine damage and void your warranty"

So I guess all you guys with turbo timers are gonna remove all your turbobacks, boost controllers, intakes and boost cut defenders now, right? I mean...the book says you have to!! Right?

I know quite a few highly modified turbo cars and all have some form of TT on them.
If you don't feel it is nessecary than don't get one, no one is making you or telling you should. I have had one on both turbo cars and use them when needed where it be a long highway drive or at the track.
The synthetic oil and water cooled will not prevent a damaged turbo, they only prolong it just like a TT.

 

[ElBartoRex]

My point is everyone wants to pull up their little book and justify the ~$200 they spent on buying/installing a turbo timer as a safety issue, when the book also says to never let your tank get below 1/4 full and also to never add any aftermarket parts to the car.. all credibility is out the window with those statements.

A turbo timer looks cool, beeps, and lets you sleep a little better at night..thats about it.

 

[AzMz3]

My point is everyone wants to pull up their little book and justify the ~$200 they spent on buying/installing a turbo timer as a safety issue, when the book also says to never let your tank get below 1/4 full and also to never add any aftermarket parts to the car.. all credibility is out the window with those statements.

A turbo timer looks cool, beeps, and lets you sleep a little better at night..thats about it.

I have one and never used the book as a reason to justify it. It justifies itself when I don't have to sit there and let the car cool down. I can poop the hood and get some fries and a Coke at the drag strip or I can be at the gas station on the way to Vegas getting a Pepsi while the TT does it thing. Yes I could wait in the car and save $100...yeah they cost about $100 not $200, but why?

I can never get anyone telling someone else they don't need one or they are pointless....especially with little to no credibility!

Mine doesn't beep either.

 

[mrlilguy157]

mine was free99.

and for 80$ i would buy it too.

 

[crystalmeth3]

I can poop the hood and get some fries and a Coke at the drag strip

(eek2)
we need a how-to write up with pics










j/k

 

[sierra248]

AzMz3, I got the Small Apexi TT for christmas from my brother is this the same one you have?

I plan on doing mine this weekend, This is how you said to hook it up correct?

I have the Apexi TT on my 08 MS3 GT and everything is just like it was stock.
You only need to tap into 2 wires on the column instead of 3.
2 wires on the TT will tap into the same 12V constant wire in the column. And the other will tap into an Ignition wire in the column.
On the Apexi TT red and blue wire tapped into the 12V constant (red)
Green tapped into Ignition (Green/Yellow)

Your alarm and everything still works same? Our cars you cant arm the alarm with a door open anyway, So that would be same4.

Thanks for you write up, seems like a pretty straight forward install, Did you use the included Snap on Wire Taps to tap into the wires or did you strip and solder them?
Thanks again
Tom

 

[AzMz3]

AzMz3, I got the Small Apexi TT for christmas from my brother is this the same one you have?

I plan on doing mine this weekend, This is how you said to hook it up correct?

I have the Apexi TT on my 08 MS3 GT and everything is just like it was stock.
You only need to tap into 2 wires on the column instead of 3.
2 wires on the TT will tap into the same 12V constant wire in the column. And the other will tap into an Ignition wire in the column.
On the Apexi TT red and blue wire tapped into the 12V constant (red)
Green tapped into Ignition (Green/Yellow)

Your alarm and everything still works same? Our cars you cant arm the alarm with a door open anyway, So that would be same4.

Thanks for you write up, seems like a pretty straight forward install, Did you use the included Snap on Wire Taps to tap into the wires or did you strip and solder them?
Thanks again
Tom

Yeap thats the same one I have but mine is black.
I can't take credit for the write up as I didn't figure it out just tried to make it as simple as possible.

Herb