Turbo Timers...???....

nespharym · 10-02-2008, 10:46 AM

anyone install one on an e92?

a timer, not tuner.....used them in my other turbo vehicles, have not seen other e92 owners with them installed

aus · 10-02-2008, 10:54 AM

Dude, I hope you change the post to a better question, or you may get a LOT of flack for this question. It's been discussed a ton here already. Try SSTT for a search.

e90AW335i · 10-02-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Dude, I hope you change the post to a better question, or you may get a LOT of flack for this question. It's been discussed a ton here already. Try SSTT for a search.

Turbo timer: A device that keeps the motor running after you turn off the car in order to cool the turbos.

Turbo Tuner (SSTT): A "tune" (loosely used) that increases boost on our cars.

To the OP: Still do a

: and you will find the answers that you are looking for.

nespharym · 10-02-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Turbo timer: A device that keeps the motor running after you turn off the car in order to cool the turbos.

Turbo Tuner (SSTT): A "tune" (loosely used) that increases boost on our cars.

To the OP: Still do a

: and you will find the answers that you are looking for.

I know what a tune is, I was wondering if anyone uses turbo timers with the e92

e90AW335i · 10-02-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nespharym

I know what a tune is, I was wondering if anyone uses turbo timers with the e92

I know you do, I was referring to the guy who replied to you first, hence why I qouted him

J-Sud · 10-02-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

I know you do, I was referring to the guy who replied to you first, hence why I qouted him

minor details bro minor details

techforge · 10-02-2008, 11:26 AM

I had the timer on my turbo diesel f250, but when I asked about them around here nobody had much to say. In fact I got some of the same confusion about a tuner vs. a timer. From what little I could determine nobody makes one and few people see the need for this application.

bmrm396 · 10-02-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nespharym

anyone install one on an e92?

a timer, not tuner.....used them in my other turbo vehicles, have not seen other e92 owners with them installed

the answer is NO, u dont need one - listen to that buzz that comes from your engine after u turn the car off . . . electric motor continues to circulate fresh oil through turbos

Makushr1 · 10-02-2008, 12:59 PM

Just dont run your car hard all the way into the driveway. No WOT 30 seconds before you turn your car off. That should be fine.

midlife · 10-02-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bmrm396

the answer is NO, u dont need one - listen to that buzz that comes from your engine after u turn the car off . . . electric motor continues to circulate fresh oil through turbos

what he said

vegasspeed · 10-02-2008, 01:03 PM

I always take it easy the last 2-5 minutes before I park the car at the end of the night. Especially in extremely hot weather.

darkphantom · 10-02-2008, 01:14 PM

wish there was a remote start/stop on our cars...

chippped · 10-02-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nespharym

I know what a tune is, I was wondering if
anyone uses turbo timers with the e92

Lmao people with 335s dont use them its because our cars have an automatic one after a race drive normal to the destination and you will be fine. when you shut down the motor right after hard driving our cars from what i know should keep the turbos running very very slowly and thats why big companys like Active havent made one

BoostedBMW · 10-02-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chippped

Lmao people with 335s dont use them its because our cars have an automatic one after a race drive normal to the destination and you will be fine. when you shut down the motor right after hard driving our cars from what i know should keep the turbos running very very slowly and thats why big companys like Active havent made one

I'm not sure if I understand your post, but are you saying that the turbos still spin slowly after the car is turned off?

We have an electric water pump that continues to cycle coolant through the turbos, which is nice, but there is still no oil circulating through the turbos so its not the same as running the car at idle with a turbo timer. If you drive your car easy for a few miles after running it hard it should be fine though IMO.

nespharym · 10-03-2008, 12:00 AM

I heard rumors about a "timer" already integrated into the vehicle, just wanted to make sure

Digital.James · 10-03-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bmrm396

the answer is NO, u dont need one - listen to that buzz that comes from your engine after u turn the car off . . . electric motor continues to circulate fresh oil through turbos

Wrong. That is coolant being circulated, NOT oil

RodTheFemur · 01-01-2009, 02:38 PM

Do you think the REST button that circulates warm air through the cabin would help to cool the engine and turbos after shut-down??

E92White · 01-01-2009, 02:57 PM

You dont need a turbo timer..our turbos are water cooled, water keeps circulating after the engine is turned off (the water pump is electric). Non water-cooled turbos rely on engine oil for cooling..if you really want to play it safe,drive the car easy for a mile or so,or let it idle for about 20 secs before shutting it off.

bmwturbopower · 01-01-2009, 03:49 PM

a Turbo timer is really pointless for our cars. Just let it rest a for a few minutes if you have done a few pulls WOT.

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nespharym Captain 70 Rep 606 Posts Drives: SEMA 335i, Wide Body e46 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thank you all I heard rumors about a "timer" already integrated into the vehicle, just wanted to make sure
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