Where do you mount YOUR turbo timer?

[LexusTech117]

I chose to mount mine below the rear defroster switch.

Also, I havn't wired it up yet because my instructions are all in Japanese. Could someone tell me what to do with the red and green wires? I know they hook up to 2 of the 4 wires coming off the ignition cylinder, but which ones? Black is the ground wire (duh) and I'm guessing the brown wire is for the e-brake, while the purple is for RPM signal? The white one with the cap is for hooking into a transponder for lap times maybe? What's the switch on the left side for? And the little hole on the right?

-Dave

 

[Mk3 TurboS]

Heres mine, came like it and aint moving it. Always wanted to put it where the Tems controler is suposed to be in that little holder behind the Handbrake.

 

[isnms]

LexusTech117 - I like your mount :bigthumb:

Mine is below the boost controller in the ashtray space

 

[robbo185]

ill take a picture in a bit, but mine is mounted in the vent under the steering wheel

edit----make your life easier and buy the install harness. 10 bucks or so on hpf

 

[Anomili]

Mine is mounted on top of the steering column.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pag...ges/12/web/1536000-1536999/1536540_3_full.jpg

 

[mkiii222]

Also, I havn't wired it up yet because my instructions are all in Japanese. Could someone tell me what to do with the red and green wires? I know they hook up to 2 of the 4 wires coming off the ignition cylinder, but which ones? Black is the ground wire (duh) and I'm guessing the brown wire is for the e-brake, while the purple is for RPM signal? The white one with the cap is for hooking into a transponder for lap times maybe? What's the switch on the left side for? And the little hole on the right?

Greddy Install PDF

I have mine hard-wired in. Doesn't take long, just make sure you have some extra wire around(wires coming from the TT aren't long enough as-is even for mounting on the steering column).

As for mount location, it's on the column for now, but I like the look of it under the fog/defrost switches so I might be changing it soon.

 

[robbo185]

as promised

*edit* i messed up the pic size but you get the point

 

[OneJoeZee]

check it out

 

[supraman7mgte]

Igot mine under my head unit,awaiting a boost controller

 

[LexusTech117]

Ah, thank you Aaronc222, That's exactly what I needed! I'm guessing most of the turbo timers off ebay come with Japanese only instructions...

Also, I didn't want to mount in the lower vent because that's what cools your balls down on a hot summer day!

-Dave

 

[IJ.]

My ECU has a TT built in but I don't use it for a few reasons.

Don't trust the E Brake to hold my 1700KG Mk3 in place

I always take it easy for the last 5 minutes before I'm going to shut it down

I run a water cooled ball bearing Turbo

I have a Moroso 3qt accumulator that keeps oil flowing through the CHRA for a few minutes.

(I like the built into the dash looking ones posted)

 

[Mk3 TurboS]

I agree IJ I only trust the Hand brake when dead flat road other wise I just sit with my baby and wait for it to cool down a bit.

 

[mkIIIman089]

I totally trust my e-brake. It's incredibly strong for me; but it didn't always used to be like that. Every once in a while you should resurface it by driving a couple hundred feet with it on should get much stronger.

That being said, here's mine.

 

[americanjebus]

yea my question is how easy is it to just turn the TT off say your in one of those bad hoods and you just REFUSE to leave it running and just want to turn it off without having TT working.

just to kill the temptation of someone seeing an unatended supra with the engine running.

 

[psifactor]

I always take it easy for the last 5 minutes before I'm going to shut it down

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exactly.. Everyone makes fun of me for NOT having a turbo timer but its money that doesn't need to be spent. I just take it easy before parking the car. if not i let it run for a min or two.

 

[SupraRacer]

Turbo timers are a waste of money, just drive easy the last bit home, and let her idle for 15-20 secs before shutting it off. i dont trust my car to be running and leaving it anyway.

 

[Mk3 TurboS]

BUT what about when your running late to see the GF lol you sit in the car and idle down while dinners on the table. dont think so tim. And yes IJ we know your single. lol

 

[csr ma71]

Turbo timers are gangster. When I need to drop off books at the library, I double park, take key out of the ignition, come back and the car is still running. None of that stop and go mess.

To the left of the stereo, under the console area. I once saw it done like that in Option magazine, so yeah.

 

[mkIIIman089]

yea my question is how easy is it to just turn the TT off say your in one of those bad hoods and you just REFUSE to leave it running and just want to turn it off without having TT working.

just to kill the temptation of someone seeing an unatended supra with the engine running.

On my Blitz just hit the power button and it cancels.

 

[Justin]

I got the idea from turkish ( I think )

its sweet cuz it fits perfect, and it pops up when you open the ash tray and slides back down when you close it.

Perfect!