[Mk2] [Turbo] rev limiter/launch control (Bee R etc)

[Ryan S]

ok, so having researched these a bit, there seems to be mixed opinions on them, i'd quite like to use one for the occasional day at the drag strip, however, i have heard/read that they can damage the engine etc....

anyone got any opinions??

[ashley]

The search function is your friend my friend...loads of "discussion" on these

[Ryan S]

The search function is your friend my friend...loads of "discussion" on these

have you used the search funtion??? it's still as crap as it ever was

[ashley]

Works pretty well for me, type in Bee Rev and tick "search for all terms"

[Ryan S]

that's what i've done, other than this post and another one with no proper opinions on it, the rest of the results are useless,

oil catch can connectors
your and you're for idiots
being watched by the police
Best laptop in the Argos i3 / i5 range
Women Drivers
Describe your third leg with a SONG title

just some examples.

search function is garbage.

[T.F.S.]

Search google mate

[ashley]

[Ryan S]

just want to know the general thoughts on them, some results (via google) claim they damage turbos, others claim they are fine??

[alanmr2turbo]

yeah i heard the same that they are bad for the Turobs, basically blowing the exhaust impeller to bits

True or not, i personally aint taking the risk.

[Ryan S]

yeah i heard the same that they are bad for the Turobs, basically blowing the exhaust impeller to bits

True or not, i personally aint taking the risk.

yeah that seems to be what i keep reading as well,i think i'll avoid this

[Steve-O 2007]

I think they blow the stock ceramic turbo to bits uprated turbos will last longer with them.. .

[Ryan S]

I think they blow the stock ceramic turbo to bits uprated turbos will last longer with them.. .

i assume this is down to WOT building up load??

[T.F.S.]

Loads of people on the skyline forums use them and I moderate on just about the biggest one, have never heard of a broken ceramic exhaust wheel TBH.

I can see how it would happen but have never seen anyone with a blown turbo or blown engine.

[Ryan S]

don't think i'm too keen on all the popping and banging etc, is that the only way it can be used as launch control?

[T.F.S.]

Its only when you increase the gain/retard that you get boost (and the popping and banging)

[bobhatton]

don't think i'm too keen on all the popping and banging etc, is that the only way it can be used as launch control?

All you need is a small nitrous oxide system, that will get the turbo going for drag racing.

Nitrous Oxide Systems, or NOS is the best one out there.
PM me if you would like more infomation

[Ryan S]

don't think i'm too keen on all the popping and banging etc, is that the only way it can be used as launch control?

All you need is a small nitrous oxide system, that will get the turbo going for drag racing.

Nitrous Oxide Systems, or NOS is the best one out there.
PM me if you would like more infomation

i could be into this, bear in mind, the car is my daily driver, it's just for a bit of fun on the strip now and again, nothing too serious

[Ryan S]

Its only when you increase the gain/retard that you get boost (and the popping and banging)

i see, so could be used as launch control without any strain on the turbo at all??

[T.F.S.]

Not really, it would just be a regular rev limiter!

Nitrous is great but please dont use an old big shot american NOS kit use a proper system designed for progressive control like a WON system

[Ryan S]

Not really, it would just be a regular rev limiter!

hmmm, yeah i guess without any load then it's pointless, think i'll just leave it, sounds like it does more harm than good,