Dos and Don'ts for New Turbo Owner - HELP NEEDED!

[acbc]

If u want a clean dashboard, install something like Defi Link Display. Plus, u can remove it to prevent thieves from grabbing it.

 

[ShallowRiver]

acbc...
What does is included in the Defi Link Display? Cos it's really confusing me... I know I need a boost meter, afc & a dunno whatchama you call it... something that allows my car to drive beyond 180km/h.

damn lost

 

[Fluffy]

removing the speed cut u mean? :)

 

[Battousai]

contrary to the popular belief, you don't need all those gauges that add blingage to your car. if you really needed it, it would have come from the factory. If you invest money into proper mods, then it's just "set and forget". The reason why many ppl need many gauges is to monitor all their engine parameters which have not been set properly. If your car is properly setup, u don't have to worry abt watching your gauges. Don't even need a boost gauge. But do get yourself a turbo timer. It'll save u a lot of trouble and waiting time.

 

[acbc]

Since it is a new car, I would suggest u leave it as it is and drive stock until the warranty expires. Reason because if u mod the car, there goes the warranty. And this will allow u spend some quality time with the car to determine what upgrades u may need later. Save money and headache.

 

[ShallowRiver]

acbc...
no modification actually... all i need to know is i just wanna know if these gadgets will help to know what's wrong with my car and so i can take care of it... the last is someone comes and tell me that i need a hell lotta money to get it fix (i drove an alfa before, so, it's a nightmare). The warranty runs out like in 3 years. lol

 

[ShallowRiver]

yeah... removing the speed cut, fluffy.

 

[Fluffy]

well,if u didnt touch the car,no mods or watsoever..dont worry.everything should be fine.quite unlikely something REAL bad would happen.

 

[ShallowRiver]

fluffy,
RSM = removing seed cut?

 

[Adeen]

supposedly.....the RSM does remove the speed cut for most cars....

 

[E3newbie]

A turbo charged engine can get increase in hp quite easily, if thats what you're into..

 

[ShallowRiver]

Well... I am not looking into increasing the hp as of yet... Now I just wanna know how and what I can do to take of the car better and understand it more... before I start considering my options...

 

[E3newbie]

Basically it's the same maintainence as all other engines, just that it's better to let the turbo cool/spool down but thats been discussed ya? To get better understanding i suggest you read some treads in the Tech: forced induction section. Very informative..:)

 

[ShallowRiver]

and also should i install an afc and a boost meter?

 

[E3newbie]

The function of a boost meter is to read your current boost preasure. If you're not gonna up the boost, its not a nessesity. AFC, not if you want to keep it stock. Since it's a new car keep it stock till you're bored of it and want a little more, theres plenty to tap on when the time comes..:)