Colt Ver R + Turbo Timer

[Steve-B]

Will it work ? cause when you press the lock button on the remote on the key, does that not enable the immobiliser and thus if the engine is running will it not think the car is being stolen and lock the engine down ?

[lovecolt]

If you are asking if a turbo timer works on a RColt, the answer is yes. I believe HKS has a timer that works on our car.

As for part 2 question, i think its up to the timer to do the nego with the ecu :D

Maybe someone with more tech knowledge can answer that part 2

[Steve-B]

do you know what is different about a hks vs an apexi ? this is the new apexi that has the 02 sensor etc etc.

[Chipokae]

Will it work ? cause when you press the lock button on the remote on the key, does that not enable the immobiliser and thus if the engine is running will it not think the car is being stolen and lock the engine down ?

we have an immobiliser? if you get into the car and press the lock button on the key, you can still start the car with the key. doesnt that mean we dont have an immobiliser? or is that something totally different?

[Rdster]

Will it work ?

You would need to obtain the immobiliser wiring schematic from Mitsubishi, or take it to your local car audio/alarm specialist, and let them work out how the immobiliser functions.

Also, turbo timers are illegal to use, and you can potentially get defected for it.:eek:

[aby82]

chipokae - i believe the immobiliser is in the car key, its like a little microchip so when you put the key in the ignition it deactivates the immobiliser..

[Steve-B]

yeah, the key cutting guy told me that too, but the question is, will the car think it is being stolen, if the turbo timer is keeping the ignition running whilst i lock the car with the alarm. cause im not standing around waiting for the car to stop to lock it....lol

[aby82]

yeh for sure..

haven't other ppl successfully installed a turbo timer?? i'm pretty sure tingtw has/had a hks turbo timer.. - so maybe pm himand see if he had any probs

steve - do u have an alarm installed in your car?? or do u mean just locking your car with the std remote?

[Steve-B]

standard remote, no aftermarket alarm.

[fuse01]

hks turbo timer works but with after mkt alarm. :)

[Steve-B]

yeah, great..lol

[lovecolt]

we have an immobiliser? if you get into the car and press the lock button on the key, you can still start the car with the key. doesnt that mean we dont have an immobiliser? or is that something totally different?

not sure about you? but if i'm in the car, locked it with the remote, i can't start up my car at all.

[Steve-B]

a test it seems must be carried out...

[Chipokae]

did you remember to depress the clutch? :D
it works for me.
come on guys we can all try this. seems im an immobiliser short.

[lovecolt]

SIF i forget, Jeff :D

[rukboy11]

I have an greddy turbo timer installed in mine and the alarm+immoboliser switch on after the turbo timer has counted out and switched off...and the immobilser is connected to your key as theres a microchip in your key that once in the ignition it creates the missing link in the circuit...hope that answers the questions on the turbo timer....

[R3X]

hks turbo timer works but with after mkt alarm. :)

Thats crap fused.:confused:

Any turbo timer can work with stock alarm.

Get your facts right before you post. :cool:

[fuse01]

my bad.. apologise:(

[Jusnippinout]

Why bother with a turbo timer? The only time one is genuinely useful is if you turn the engine off immediately after a high-speed run. If the engine has been driven at normal speed for just a few kms afterwards (or has not been thrashed) then it's quite safe to turn the engine off as soon as you stop.

[Steve-B]

not for necessity, i bought one, and want to install it for when i do track or race it. not for everyday.

[R3X]

my bad.. apologise:(

no worries mate. :)

just for the benefit of the forum.

at least u didnt claim to do 5secs for your century. :D :D :D

cheers.

[fuse01]

well my car cant do 5sec so .... peace.:)

[R3X]

well my car cant do 5sec so .... peace.:)

Make love not war... :cool:

[Celection]

sorry for the thread revival but instead of startin another topic just to clear this up for myself before purchasing a turbo timer, any turbo timer will work with the colt and have no probs with the immobiliser? or only specific ones?
Is there any preferred brand when it comes to turbo timers or are they all the same ol same ol?

thanks

[ommeh]

Ken has a turbo timer in hes car already with no after market alarm. All standard. Also Eddie from Autojoy has a turbo timer in hes Rcolt aswell. All working fine :)

[MIJ]

Why bother with a turbo timer? The only time one is genuinely useful is if you turn the engine off immediately after a high-speed run. If the engine has been driven at normal speed for just a few kms afterwards (or has not been thrashed) then it's quite safe to turn the engine off as soon as you stop.

I agree!:D

[Flipper]

Save your money for something that will make your car go faster. Modern turbos, with modern oil, don't need turbo timers. Just drive easy for the last few minutes before shutting down to let the thing cool off a bit.

[McCoy]

^ That man speaks the truth. Just for the record, I'm yet to see a group N rally car with a turbo timer and NONE of the upgraded EVO's I've seen at TMR have turbo timers, nor did the cars that won the 12hr at Bathurst, nor did any of the EVO's competing at targa.

The big boys dont do it, because its not worth doing. As Flipper said, spend your money on other things that do 'do' somthing.

Also, for the bloke that said turbo timers dont interfere with engine immobilizers, tell that to one of my evo IX customers that has his IX pinched, and the the reason of eas for the theft was that the engine immobilizer was deactivated when he had a turbo timer installed. TT's can VERY much effect your engine immobilizer and if you have a track system it effects that too.

[ommeh]

The turbo timer is just really for braggin rights and nothing more :D

[disguy2k]

Save your money for something that will make your car go faster. Modern turbos, with modern oil, don't need turbo timers. Just drive easy for the last few minutes before shutting down to let the thing cool off a bit.

this!

[Celection]

alright then guys cheers i didnt wanna screw up the turbo if it was preventable gettin a turbo timer but if it doesnt make a difference save my money then haha.

[McCoy]

Nope, you need to understand that turbo's have changed so much, infact engine's have changed so much in the last ten years.

[disguy2k]

Even more than 10 years old. the 4G63 has never needed a turbo timer, and probably never will. Mitsi had an awesome oil cooler which was a plate inbetween the engine and oil filter with coolant water from the engine running through it. Of course you needed to fabricate a tool to get the filter off, but your oil was pretty well looked after.

These days tho, they've taken it a step further with better designed turbos, as well as better management of conditioning the oil pathways. No more dreaded artery clogging on the oil feed :D

[Macca]

Even more than 10 years old. the 4G63 has never needed a turbo timer, and probably never will. Mitsi had an awesome oil cooler which was a plate inbetween the engine and oil filter with coolant water from the engine running through it. Of course you needed to fabricate a tool to get the filter off, but your oil was pretty well looked after.

These days tho, they've taken it a step further with better designed turbos, as well as better management of conditioning the oil pathways. No more dreaded artery clogging on the oil feed :D

The colt has this oil cooler too.

The reason old turbosmart needed cooling down periods is they were not water cooled, higher volumes of oil were to cool and lubricate the turbo. And the bearings were sleeve based items.

these days turbosmart use ball bearings and are also water cooled.