Greddy vs Blitz vs HKS?!?!

[t3ase]

Does it matter which brand of turbo timer to get? I'm liking the blue display on the Greddy, but I've seen where Vega installed a Blitz.. Does it really matter?

 

[nattyboy513]

they are all good names, it depends on the look you are going for... some people like to get all their stuff from one company(intake, ic, exhaust, turbo timer, etc.) i wuold read some costumer reviews and ask the people from flyin miata and spoolin, along with those members that have turbo timers installed

 

[JasonH]

They all work the same and contain a couple dollars worth of electronics parts. The main consideration is style and possibly features (like the Blitz has the built in boost gauge.)

 

[t3ase]

Anyone know if the Greddy (http://www.greddy.com/products/electronics_frame.htm) would fit in the pocket to the left of the wheel under the foglight toggle & guage dimmer?

 

[t3ase]

Actually, does anyone have the dimensions of that pocket? Anyone mind measuring it?

 

[LaZaBLuEMp3]

yes it would, mines not installed yet but it does. i tested it, it would be mounted on the roof of the pocket. looks better. but yea it fits perfectly

 

[OrangeMSP]

yeah the Greddy will fit same one i have on mine i installed it below the ash tray pocket will be used for other stuff in the future and the blue matched the Kenwood blue on the stereo looks killer GL

 

[RuggedMazda]

Is there a big deference in installation from the greddy & the blitz DTT?

 

[Dexter]

i think the APEXi one has 0-60 timer. thats pretty cool. does the GReddy or HKS have that?

 

[t3ase]

It doesn't look as neat though ;P

 

[Dexter]

It doesn't look as neat though ;P

i have to do more research, the only ones ive looked at are blitz and APEXi.

 

[t3ase]

Anyone wanna take some pics of the unit installed? I wanna see how it looks when all is said and done.

 

[gyrospeed]

Unfortunately I don't have a digital camera or else i would take pics of my Apexi TT installed. I custom mounted it in the bottm pocket. I looks pretty sweet. Hoefully i'll be able to borrow a friend's digital camera soon so i can post pics.

 

[t3ase]

Well I just bought the black Greddy TT from spool-turbo.. Don't even have the car yet and I'm already buying parts for it.

 

[RuggedMazda]

Well I just bought the black Greddy TT from spool-turbo.. Don't even have the car yet and I'm already buying parts for it.

Did you have chose between the black & silver?

 

[t3ase]

Yeah I went with black so it'd match a bit better and not stick out as much over underneath the foglight switch/guage dimmers. Silver would also look kinda good, but black seemed like it'd be a bit more oem looking. You agree?

 

[the_glassman]

i think the APEXi one has 0-60 timer. thats pretty cool. does the GReddy or HKS have that?

Yes infact HKS does offer one that does 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.
In the end, who f*cking cares, because they all do the same thing.
Pick one that you like the look of or extra features they offer.
Better yet save yourself $80.00 and don't buy one.
If I'm not mistaken the MSP's turbo is water cooled meaning you don't really have to worry about letting the car and oil cool down.
Don't forget some aftermarket alarms have built in turbo timers, and on some cars its a pain to get the factory alarm to work with turbo timers.

 

[Dexter]

Yes infact HKS does offer one that does 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.
In the end, who f*cking cares, because they all do the same thing.
Pick one that you like the look of or extra features they offer.
Better yet save yourself $80.00 and don't buy one.
If I'm not mistaken the MSP's turbo is water cooled meaning you don't really have to worry about letting the car and oil cool down.

i was wrong, its the HKS like you said, not the Apexi that has it.

i was just wondering, i still havent bought one

 

[t3ase]

As mentioned before the MSP *is* water cooled however a) it's yet another safety net for us who want to actually keep this car and b) it looks really nice.

Do people in civics/accords really need A-pillars for gauges? I doubt it and I think most of them do it for looks. I plan on getting some gauges at some point too, but they're a bit more justified in an MSP with the turbo and all.

That's just my opinion, though..

 

[the_glassman]

As mentioned before the MSP *is* water cooled however a) it's yet another safety net for us who want to actually keep this car and b) it looks really nice.

Do people in civics/accords really need A-pillars for gauges? I doubt it and I think most of them do it for looks. I plan on getting some gauges at some point too, but they're a bit more justified in an MSP with the turbo and all.

That's just my opinion, though..

While I don't really think its really needed, I do agree that it is cool to have one. Turbo timers do come in handy when you drag or auto-x your car, but other then that don't serve much purpose.
I like to use it to warm my car in the mornings by putting it on for 5 minutes and then taking my keys and locking the car.
It also looks cool in front of people to have your car shut off all by its self.
I just think the money would be better spent else where.
*Warning* Don't make a habit of leaving your car running while unattended, I've known people who's radiator hoses have gone (or something else) and have messed their car up pretty good.
Oh and please don't start comparing the MSP crowd to the typical Civic or Accord owner.