Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 04/04/09 11:47 PM Share Posted 04/04/09 11:47 PM just wish mine had the little man, then I would be truly happy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor Member 459 Member For: 16y 8m 26d Posted 05/04/09 12:24 AM Share Posted 05/04/09 12:24 AM I considered typhoons when I was looking but I couldnt justify the extra cash as much as I love them. For me, and im not going as far as you but still looking at going for mid to high 300s at he rear wheels, it came down to brakes and looks. I couldnt bring myself to pay more for those two when I can live without the bodykit.I ended up in a bf2 with leather and sports steering wheel and couldnt be happier. For now im enjoying the subtle look after owning a car with a bodykit for the last few year, and when the mods come that will make it a sleeper too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky N Member 93 Member For: 16y 1m 24d Gender: Male Location: QLD Posted 05/04/09 01:45 AM Author Share Posted 05/04/09 01:45 AM I'm leaning more and more towards the XR6T. For me and what I want to do I am having a hard time justifying the extra cost of a Typhoon.There is a few 2005 BF Phoon's kicking around for $30G to $33G but all with 75000kms to 100000+kms on the clock. I have found a few 2007 XR6T's with max 64000kms for around the $20G mark.Right now the debate for me is, let’s say Big Al's 2005 Typhoon at 33G with 75000k's vs This 2007 XR6T I have my eye one with 59000k's for $21500.In my situation I'm starting to think, is the Typhoon name, body kit and wheels worth $11500?Straight of the bat I will be doing the Intercooler, Pipes, Battery, Custom air box, custom factory position exhaust manifold, dump pipe, exhaust, injectors, flash tuner, Fuel system and custom plenum.Then Custom hiflow turbo.Then bigger custom hiflow turbo.Then custom split pulse manifoldThen Bigger turbo again, engine including rods, pistons and head.All the way hoping the gear box doesn’t end up in a million bits. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3m 10d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 05/04/09 01:49 AM Share Posted 05/04/09 01:49 AM Get a T, keep it simple, just remember to put big brakes on (probably the biggest advantage the F6 has in your case) and you'll have an absolute weapon that doesn't create too much attention. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rspecf6 Banned 138 Member For: 17y 13d Gender: Male Posted 05/04/09 04:52 AM Share Posted 05/04/09 04:52 AM I have to agree with everyone else here. When I drive my brothers typhoon compared to my T it just feels that little bit nicer to drive. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under-Pants Member 2,103 Member For: 16y 10m 19d Gender: Not Telling Posted 05/04/09 07:43 AM Share Posted 05/04/09 07:43 AM In you're position - since you're obviously keen on big power rather than big wheels, and you plan to build the motor - Id say an early BF (assuming you want an auto) or a BAII (MANual) with a few options would be the best buy for you mate...Though, Id still say go the FPV for others more concerned with looks & who don't have the skills to build a motor & other parts like exhaust manifolds themselvs... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky N Member 93 Member For: 16y 1m 24d Gender: Male Location: QLD Posted 05/04/09 08:15 AM Author Share Posted 05/04/09 08:15 AM Yeah auto it is. Wife has to be able to drive it.Other wise I would be in the market for R34 GTR. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 05/04/09 08:17 AM Share Posted 05/04/09 08:17 AM I'm leaning more and more towards the XR6T. For me and what I want to do I am having a hard time justifying the extra cost of a Typhoon.There is a few 2005 BF Phoon's kicking around for $30G to $33G but all with 75000kms to 100000+kms on the clock. I have found a few 2007 XR6T's with max 64000kms for around the $20G mark.Right now the debate for me is, let's say Big Al's 2005 Typhoon at 33G with 75000k's vs This 2007 XR6T I have my eye one with 59000k's for $21500.In my situation I'm starting to think, is the Typhoon name, body kit and wheels worth $11500?Straight of the bat I will be doing the Intercooler, Pipes, Battery, Custom air box, custom factory position exhaust manifold, dump pipe, exhaust, injectors, flash tuner, Fuel system and custom plenum.Then Custom hiflow turbo.Then bigger custom hiflow turbo.Then custom split pulse manifoldThen Bigger turbo again, engine including rods, pistons and head.All the way hoping the gear box doesn't end up in a million bits.Finally,what you should have said in your first post Seems you have wasted enough of peoples time and have made up your mind.Makes sense given your goals. Just make sure it stops and can go around corners :loc: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56386-to-phoon-or-not-typhoon/page/3/#findComment-855628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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