HKS Turbo Timer Type-1

I'm thinking about getting this turbo timer for my car and I think it's kinda cool because of all the little features it has (1/4 mile time caulc and 0-60 calc. plus turbo timer) what do you guys think??


"The HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 offers all the features of the Type-0, PLUS several monitoring and measurement tools. Vehicle speed and RPM can be displayed on the Type-1's LCD monitor and a speed warning level can be set. A 2 stage RPM warning can also be set and used as a shift light. When a warning level is reached the Type-1's LCD monitor will switch from blue to red and an audible beep will sound.

The HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 also features various measurement tools including 1/4 mile timer, 0-60 timer and a stopwatch function that can be used for lap timing (see chart on next page for more functions). All of these features are fit in the same ultra compact case as the Type-0 and is also available in black (MPH/SAE) and silver (KPH/Metric)."

I thought the same thing... But are they easy to install because the company in city of industry quoted 200 for the timer,harness and installation. Could I just install it myself (keep in mind i know nothing about cars..... yet)

The HKS type 1 would be harder than most...but still not hard at all IMO! You should do it yourself--you will learn so much about your car and the wiring involved, as well as grow familiar with your ECU location, how to get to it, tap wires, etc. I wrote a tech article on hardwiring a TT (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=236370), but the easy road is to get a plug-in harness. These cost about $20-25 shipped, and you would need a vehicle-specific and TT specific harness.

I think $200 installed is a rip-off personally...it won't take them more than 20 minutes to install (at most), and you can pick up one of these TT's on ebay for $110-120. If I were you, I would hardwire it myself. That just involves unscrewing a few bolts, taking off a few trim pieces, and a little wiring (using wire taps--very easy!). The hardest part should be tapping the proper wires in the ECU for the RPM, Vehicle Speed, and I'm guessing odometer signals (any ecu pinout will have these labeled, or it may say in the instructinos which ECU pins to tap on most vehicles...eclipses included!). You would need a screwdriver, some 14 or 16 gauge wire, wire tap clips, and pliers for closing the clips. Should be a fun and rewarding job!

I think I'm gonna get the harness for now. But with the harness, is it difficult or is it like a plug in and that's all thing?