Snails_pace New Member 22 Member For: 8y 2m 10d Posted 26/04/17 04:55 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 04:55 AM Anyone regret tuning their T? I've not had my car long, so I plan to put a few mods into it and get it tuned once I'm used to the stock power. Which after a few weeks, is pretty much now. That being said, I've read plenty of stories of people unhappy with their tunes, with ongoing reliability/driveability problems after a tune. I'm not interested in opening the financial can of worms of having to go back and forth to tuners to get the car running well. Not to mention time. If this is the reality of getting it tuned I'll just enjoy the car for what it is and leave it stock. Only minor mods planned. No horespower hero: Cooler Cat CAI Injectors. BF11 auto. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP MattyP Cruise Control 6,317 Member For: 12y 11m 29d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast Posted 26/04/17 05:53 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 05:53 AM As long as you're not planning on selling it, I'd say no. Just man sure you get a decent tuna and plan your mods smartly Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Member 249 Member For: 13y 8m 8d Posted 26/04/17 05:58 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 05:58 AM (edited) I tried to keep my BF stock, figured the thing would just break more often if modded. Over time I found myself constantly fixing all the “normal” sh*t that goes wrong with these cars anyway. I should’ve just modded it and enjoyed it more when it was actually driving. If done correctly, basic mods don’t seem to be detrimental to the longevity, unless of course you abuse them. Re-sale value is another aspect , I'm just talking about the joys of driving these cars. Edited 26/04/17 06:06 AM by Ale Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snails_pace New Member 22 Member For: 8y 2m 10d Posted 26/04/17 06:34 AM Author Share Posted 26/04/17 06:34 AM I guess the reality for me is, I hardly get the opportunity to open it up and enjoy it to its full potential anyway. I've rarely got more than a few points on my license to spare and I drive for a living. Might just keep it stock for a while and see how it goes. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,467 Member For: 17y 24d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 26/04/17 06:36 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 06:36 AM short story: nobody regrets the actual tune (from a competent tuner). Tune only is a reasonable "stock-ish" pathway. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 16,332 Member For: 10y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 26/04/17 06:39 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 06:39 AM Modifying cars is time consuming, frustrating at times and a waste of money. If any of that stuff bothers you then leave it stock. We mostly only hear the bad stories about failed tunes and forget that there are thousands of cars out there with good tunes. The reality of getting your car modified and tuned is that you will have a fast car that will wear out quicker and has a higher possibility of breaking stuff. The more you mod the more you break or wear out until you upgrade again. Who cares though cos racecar 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP MattyP Cruise Control 6,317 Member For: 12y 11m 29d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast Posted 26/04/17 07:03 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 07:03 AM I tell you what every time I boot it, it puts a smile on my face 4 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,440 Member For: 15y 4m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 26/04/17 07:55 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 07:55 AM getting mine tuned on 98 from a reputable tuner was the best thing ever. got more kays to a tank. ran better, a little bit more poke. was great! definitely worth it. now On 26/04/2017 at 6:34 AM, Snails_pace said: I guess the reality for me is, I hardly get the opportunity to open it up and enjoy it to its full potential anyway. I've rarely got more than a few points on my license to spare and I drive for a living. Might just keep it stock for a while and see how it goes. Expand I hardly get the opportunity either, that's what the drag strip is for or do some track days. doesnt matter if you have a 400kw car or a 200 kw car. 5 kays over and you get dicked you still lose either way. power means sh*t. just self control. 3 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Donating Members 116 Member For: 14y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 26/04/17 08:12 AM Share Posted 26/04/17 08:12 AM Get the tune and you will not regret it. I have had my car tuned through many stages of upgrades and changes but I am always really impressed with how smooth everything runs. The first tune I ever had was with just a cooler and air box upgrade and I could not get the smile of my face :-) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/93152-tuning-regrets/#findComment-1637484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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