Hi chaps are any of you running turbo timer ? If so how long do you let it run up for someones said 45 mins but that seems ridiculous to me

 

more like 45 seconds lol 45 min 1 to 2 min I think

 

Yeah i thought that was the case is it just like sitting in it while it warms up or do the do something important ?

 

If you quickly search for their use you will find most people don't use them as they're are quite pointless in daily driving.

Start car, drive off, warm up for a few miles.
Stay off boost for a mile or so before destination and switch off.

 

Agree with above.

 

I had a issue when I mentioned it to my insurance company

 

I do believe as most turbo timers bypass the thatcham devices it invalidates your insurance, I also believe it is illegal to leave a car with the engine running (keys in or not)

 

+1
Waste of money

 

impreza turbos are water cooled but the timers do have a use.
on cold mornings I use mine to defrost the car with engine running without keys in ignition

 

Ditto, my rule of thumb is no more than 3k revs and very considerate throttle until 2x the time it takes the water to get up to temp. if yours is like mine it will let you know when its cold!

 

Better off buying a set of gauges with oil temp for warming of the engine