HI,

I just bought a phantom '03 XR6 turbo auto that's pretty well stock standard apart from 18" ROH wheels.

I want to chip it, replace the exhaust and tighten up the handling but have been told a different story by every tuner I've talked to.

Whats the best flash tuner?

Exhaust options?

What springs and shocks do you guys suggest?

I not gunna race it but want to improve the handling without killing the ride.

I await your expert opinions.

Edited March 14, 200620 yr by Adam

What area are you in. It would be best to find a tuner close by that knows these cars and is using edit.

I am in the Hawkesbury NSW.

If you want a substantial upgrade to the suspension you might be looking at a lot of money. The standard setup is very good IMO and even if you lower it the handling will not get a lot better without big bucks. If you just want to lower it you can get King SLs or similar to fit in easily for around 400 bucks. If you want to upgrade your shocks, you might as well go Bilstiens to get much difference.

There are so many things you can do to your exhaust and it really depends on whether you wish to go for flow or for noise. I will be upgrading my CAT and replacing the centre muffler, but as for a full system I'm not fussed. Oh and some twins at the back will be nice.

As for tunes, it seems you really cant go past an Edit. I got one recently and even with the generic tunes out of the box I am stoked. I'll have dyno figures next month to see what its making but I have a feeling its around 230rwkw. Have a shop around and find yourself a Capa Flasher. If you do a bit of searching on this forum you should be able to find all the answers you need, but by all means feel free to ask specific questions you have.

Welcome to the forum

HI,

I just bought a phantom '03 XR6 turbo auto that's pretty well stock standard apart from 18" ROH wheels.

I want to chip it, replace the exhaust and tighten up the handling but have been told a different story by every tuner I've talked to.

Whats the best flash tuner?

Exhaust options?

What springs and shocks do you guys suggest?

I not gunna race it (apart from the local back road) but want to improve the handling without killing the ride.

I await your expert opinions.

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It all comes down to budget. How much do you want to spend?

Most people go the CAPA Edit now for ease of use. $995 - Highly recommended by most on the forums to get a custom tune. ($200 - $500)

Handling: Lovells, King Springs, Whiteline.. Varies from $300 (springs only) - $3000 (coilovers)

Exhaust - if you want more bark, change out the centre muffler for 2 hotdogs and get twin stainless steel tips put on - $300

Exhaust - if you want more bark, change out the centre muffler for 2 hotdogs and get twin stainless steel tips put on - $300

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That is EXACTLY what I wanna do... just gotta find a place that will do it at a good price

I live 5 min from Wilberforce

I got about $5k to spend on upgrades and don't want to upgrade it to a point in causes me trouble.

Its a daily driver and I do about 40000klm p.a..

CAPA Edit. exhaust mods and King springs with bilsteins sound alright?

I got about $5k to spend on upgrades and don't want to upgrade it to a point in causes me trouble.

Its a daily driver and I do about 40000klm p.a..

CAPA Edit. exhaust mods and King springs with bilsteins sound alright?

Sounds reasonable. How quick do you want to go?

You will look at blowing that 5k on the bilstiens alone

See what you think of the ride with just the kings... if you aren't happy with it it's not wasted money, you can go some shocks aswell.