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Well I wasn't 100% sure if it was unlocked, so I sent it to HiTorque (who I'm going to get to tune it) and they said it's unlocked and good to go. Should I really worry about what other tuners say if HiTorque are doing it and they are fine with using the first series boxes? There are no problems with the first series of Capa boxes?

Hey guys, I apologise if I've repeated any other threads, but I'm chasing some up to date info. I'm booking a custom tune in the next couple of weeks and already have a Capa (Xcal 1, or whatever the first ones that came out are called) and I've heard a lot of conflicting stuff about them. One tuner I spoke to said that he heard of a customers accelerator getting stuck on and it turned out to be the box... other workshops say that they don't use Capa boxes at all because they're 'dodgy' and prefer to use VCM. On the other hand some of the bigger workshops that have some insane boosted Falcons (HiTorque) don't use anything else. What I'm really trying to find out if there is any harm in me using the box I currently have, and if it all depends on the tune that they do? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Michael.

Ahhhhh. Is there a way I can tell if it's flashed back to stock before I book in my tune and drive an hour to get there(I'd prefer not to leave my car there for the tuner to tell me my box is locked)? Also, is there any way I can tell the difference between the boxes? Thanks heaps for all your help, guys.

Will my tuner be able to unlock it? Brilliant. Thanks heaps for that guys!

Hey guys, Just a quick one, I'm getting a set of Nizpro Valve Springs installed some point in the very near future, do I need a tune immediatly, or am I right to drive around 'till I get my pump and injectors installed and then get the tune? Also, while I've got you, I have a Capa Flash Box that has previously been used on another car (1 life is used) am I able to use that on my car? Is there any way to tell if it's locked or not? Thanks, Michael.

Hey guys, I recently bought a set of Siemens 60lb injectors and a Walbro 340 and am going to pick up a set of Nizpro Valve Springs this coming week. My car already has a VCM tune in it, it's running 8 pound boost. If I was to go the option of getting a Capa box and subsequently, a custom tune (from a different tuner)... what happens to the VCM tune? Am I able to keep the current VCM tune as the 'stock' tune? Or am I better off getting the old tuner to tune it back to stock? Will it really matter? Also, while I'm here, anyone got a rough estimate on the power I might make..? Car is a 4 speed auto with an F6 'Cooler and CAI. Any help is greatly appreciated, Michael.

How do you set the trip timer??

This. Sean and Mark are awesome at what they do. If I had an LS* I wouldn't hesitate in taking it to them. They are pretty pricey though.

Yeah! Imagine if you got an improper one!!!!!!!!

A good mate of mine (owns Drift King at Geebung) said that upgrading the exhaust should be first? He said that it's risky turning the boost up too high with a stock exhaust....? If this isn't the case I might save myself some coin and get valve springs, injectors and fuel pump instead of exhaust, injectors and fuel pump. And before you ask I will be going to ask a workshop that works on these cars all day every day first before I do any work.

I'd get a full exhaust for sure. Should be able to get exhaust, injectors, pump and a tune for three grand. What kinda power do the valve springs max out at on the BAs?

Thanks for the link, dude! I'm defs keen on those injectors. So the Siemens 60lb injectors and Walbro 340 are the way to go?

Wherewherewherewhere??

I don't know how you still have a licence with that much power!! I'm about to finish my three month suspension. It's rough only having four points to play with. OT. What should I look at getting done to the gearbox? And what are the best injectors for my setup? Cheers, Michael.

Interesting. Of all the tuners I've spoken to there were no additional costs with the tune. I'll have to look more into it though I guess. Ideally, I'd like the comfort of the Capa box, but I think VCM will suffice.