Hey Guys!

I'm about to purchase a Greddy Turbo timer for my setup (see signature) and I was wondering how easy (or not) it is to install. I have a 2000 Civic Si. I do have a Viper alarm so that might add to the complexity of things. Does anyone one have any suggestions on past installs - good or bad. Thanks!

 

i can't say on install, but if you alarm doesn't have a certain feature, i know you'll have to stand by your car untill the timer runs down, otherwise your alarm won't arm. Mine was like that and one night i forgot to come back out and arm it and they stole my stuff.

 

damm really!! that stinks, I have a Viper ESP alarm, I got the motion sensor, tilt and all that. 500.00 bucks hehehe, I gotta protect my baby!

 

i have a viper system too. But with the alarm counting down, and you engine still running, you can't arm the alarm. And with the remote door locks, you can't lock the doors. It's wierd. I just hated having to stand by the car and wait to arm it. I'm getting a new system, that way the doors will lock when i leave the car and arm itself after the turbo timer runs down.

 

I have an HKS type 0 timer and a viper 550 ESP alarm. The only thing that you have to do is set your alarm to set itself passively. Basically, after the last switch is closed (be it the ignition, door, hood) the alarm will count down from 30 seconds and then beep at 20 seconds, arming itself at the full 30 seconds. SO, 30 seconds after the turbo timer shuts my car off, the alarm arms itself.

With passive arming, you can still actively arm the alarm. Therefor, if the turbo timer is counting down and turns your car off, and you happen to be in remote range, you can still arm the alarm with the remote.

Passive arming is a feature you must set using the remote and the valet button. Its really easy to do, the only thing I dont like about it is that no matter what, if you leave your car somewhere...the alarm is armed. I have shaved door handles and it concerns me that my car might be running out of juice because the alarm is always armed. I wish there was a switch where I could switch it to passive or active...too bad its an option you can only set using the remote and the valet switch...

if you have any questions, and cant find me here feel free to email me at dohchatch@hotmail.com and I will walk you through every step.

b18eg6


[Modified by B18EG6, 4:22 PM 9/11/2002]

 

i dunno where it is maybe a search will find it (not being a smartass by saying that). but there was a post that had a simple wiring diagram for wiring in a relay that supposedly would allow u to arm the alarm with the timer on. I have it on my comp but I can't find it. if i find it i'll post. i have a greddy timer in my car (yes... turbo not on yet but i have the timer in ) and a honda alarm and i had that problem when i was testing it out after install, just been too lazy to try that method since i don't use it.

 

have fun figuring out how to get your motion sensor and proxy sensors to arm while the car is "off" yet still running. you will either have to A) do what dustin says and stand by your car for 2 mins while it cools down, or B) find someone with EXTENSIVE 12volt knowledge to wire it so it will arm when the key is removed, yet the engine still runs.

 

I just told you...with passive arming, the alarm wont try to arm itself untill every gate is closed...therefore, the motion sensors wont be active till the ignition is off. If worse came to worst, I could figure out these relays. OR you could just set it to passive arming and it will be a-ok.

also- i know with my alarm, the vibrations of the engine running are not enough to set the motion sensor off....


[Modified by B18EG6, 1:32 AM 9/12/2002]

 

is there a purpple wire and grey wire like the older ones? let me know i might be interested!

 

it is possible cause i have auto start on my car. and i can start the car and in 30 seconds.. my alarm arms itself. just like if i shut my door and walk away. it arms itself. cause sometimes i forget to unset the alarm and auto start it.. in the winter and the vibration of the engine running and/or exhaust running.. the alarm goes off. plus too during the summer if my A/C is on and i set the auto start.. the air blows the things on my review mirror *graduation tassle* and that triggers the alarm.. i know this dont make much sense. but if my car will arm with the engine on. then when i get my timer put on.. it should still arm and or disarm

 

If someone can answer my question. i got answers for relays on HOW to .. I know how to do it.. all i need to know if its like the older greddy timers.. cuz ive done it on only the older greddy one.. i tried with other like apexi and Hks.. and it dont have the wire i need to make a relay work with alarm..

 

Can you please tell us how to do it? Appreciate tit

thanks
-deepsi

 

You need to buy a 5 way relay to do this. I'd post the instructions on how to do this but I'm at work.

 

Are these the articles that you are talking about CivicRyda2k

http://www.lightningmotorsports.com/techmwa.htm
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=174996

-deepsi

 

Hey Fred if you were still in Rochester, I'd charge you two hours to install that turbo timer and wire it up correctly so that your alarm would arm while the car was still running. It would work PERFECTLY. If you're asking about ease, for someone with 12-volt knowledge, it would not be difficult. For someone who has never installed anything on their own car, I would say good luck. My 12-Volt guy is amazing. I'm sure you already know that. Tim's Greddy TT worked great with his alarm. No problems whatsoever! So to answer your question about the good or bad install, that was a good install!

forgot to spellcheck myself lol.


[Modified by vtecgal, 1:21 PM 9/21/2002]

 

you mean at Autocrafting? I'm not sure if im going with the Greddy one now, maybe a HKS. It's something that's on my "to do list"/ I'll see how the install goes next weekend and let you know. Hows Rochester doing? In a sick way I miss it, too many Mustangs and pickups in TX, ohh well Ill be back in December all boosted, I'm sure I'll see you around if not I'll stop by Autocrafting. Thanks for the info, ill let you know.

 

Aint that the truth. I have been here for only 3 months, and all i see are mustangs, corvettes, SUVs, and trucks. I kinda like it though, because it makes my car more unique unlike in the Bay Area, where there are a whole bunch of Si and other imports riced out. I actually like it here and the people are cooler, and i am thinking about moving back after school is done.

FredoSP please tell me how you get your tt working.

-deepsi

 

First I gotta get the turbo on, hopefully next weekend. Then I'll really put all my effort into the TT, but like I said Greddy or HKS is the way that I'll be going. I'll keep you updated. Is your install done, did you find those bolts for the manifold? You should take a drive out here one weekend ( take Interstate 10 from Houston all the way to Seguin - like 160 miles?? then side roads to New Braunfels, I actually know that area of TX ) I wanted to see your Kit etc, let me know since you never gave me a call yet


[Modified by FredoSP, 2:26 PM 9/21/2002]

 

hey anthony.. what are u talking about 5 way? U only need 1 relay.. i will post HOW-to on Monday nite.. cuz im back here at the bay area.. ill be heading home after the weekend.. or u guys can Email me and i will reply to each with wiring info..

 

here ya go!...

http://integra.vtec.net/turbo/faq.html Post 88 on the relay is mislabeled and should be 85.