Bilstein's or X3 tuner

IHVOCD · November 20th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Which one should I get?

NASTY03GT · November 20th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Tuner!!!

07GTconvertible · November 20th, 2009, 05:25 PM

How did you narrow it down to those two seemingly unrelated things? Is it that you have a wad of cash to spend and those are the two things you want the most in your budget? Do you have any mods? Most people get the tuner when the get a CAI. I'm not sure how much good it will do you if your car is otherwise totally stock. If that's the case, then maybe go for the shocks.

NastyFX4 · November 20th, 2009, 05:39 PM

SCT Xcal3 custom tuned by VMP Tuning.

tribaltek · November 20th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Apples and Oranges man! Shit, more like Apples and Steak.

Tuner all the way!

IHVOCD · November 20th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

SCT Xcal3 custom tuned by VMP Tuning.

I called Justin yesterday and talked to him about it!

07GTconvertible! I already have a C&L racer just needing a tuner.

tribaltek · November 20th, 2009, 06:01 PM

If you already have the C&L then absolutely, without question, get the tuner.

JakeM · November 20th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by tribaltek

If you already have the C&L then absolutely, without question, get the tuner.

Agreed.

cale2006 · November 20th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Xcal3, has always worked well for me.

Sam Strano · November 20th, 2009, 06:55 PM

I'd suggest Koni STR.T's @ $409 a set AND the tuner since you'd save about $200.... And I think the Koni's are every bit as good as the Bilstein's are, and in fact are my preference as they have a little more rebound damping, and in my experience (should you need it) a better warranty process too. But, we don't need it very often at all, on either brand, which is more than I can say for some others.

FWIW, I hate the stock shocks, and you will too once you realize how great they aren't.... I did shocks/struts way before a tune. Yes, the tune is nice, as were many of the mods. But I like the car to handle well, ride better, be more stable, and I like to drive the car. And frankly for me, and I realize I might be in minority here since so many folks are power junkies, the shocks/struts first are a no brainer. I think you need a tune since you have an intake, but you'd be amazed how much better these things drive with good damping.....

07GTconvertible · November 20th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by tribaltek

If you already have the C&L then absolutely, without question, get the tuner.

Agreed.

06VistaGT · November 20th, 2009, 07:42 PM

tuner. You will use the tuner over and over. Its a must for performance modding.

NastyFX4 · November 20th, 2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by IHVOCD

I called Justin yesterday and talked to him about it!

I already have a C&L racer just needing a tuner.

Sounds like you know what you need to do now!

Originally Posted by tribaltek

If you already have the C&L then absolutely, without question, get the tuner.

Originally Posted by Towelly

Agreed.

Originally Posted by 07GTconvertible

Agreed.

Originally Posted by 06VistaGT

tuner. You will use the tuner over and over. Its a must for performance modding.

Agreed!

IHVOCD · November 21st, 2009, 06:57 AM

I will probably order the tuner next week sometime.

NastyFX4 · November 21st, 2009, 10:51 AM

Sweet, let us know how you like it!!

Justin00Stang · November 25th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by IHVOCD

I will probably order the tuner next week sometime.

drop me an email after you put the order in on my site Justin@VMPTuning.com

IHVOCD · November 25th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Man Justin! I was going to order it today but I found out that I'm gotta have some major surgery! If the surgery's not gonna be till January or February I will get one. Till then I will have to wait.
Thanks Ryan

ReverendDexter · November 25th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

FWIW, I hate the stock shocks, and you will too once you realize how great they aren't.... I did shocks/struts way before a tune. Yes, the tune is nice, as were many of the mods. But I like the car to handle well, ride better, be more stable, and I like to drive the car. And frankly for me, and I realize I might be in minority here since so many folks are power junkies, the shocks/struts first are a no brainer. I think you need a tune since you have an intake, but you'd be amazed how much better these things drive with good damping.....

, except I like prefer Bilsteins.

05GTXR · November 25th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Tuner!!!

fdjizm · November 26th, 2009, 10:11 AM

I am going to go with

TUNER!!

November 20th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#1
IHVOCD Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bilstein's or X3 tuner Which one should I get?

November 20th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#4
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	SCT Xcal3 custom tuned by VMP Tuning. __________________

November 20th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#5
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Apples and Oranges man! Shit, more like Apples and Steak. Tuner all the way! __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 20th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#7
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you already have the C&L then absolutely, without question, get the tuner. __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 20th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#10
Sam Strano Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd suggest Koni STR.T's @ $409 a set AND the tuner since you'd save about $200.... And I think the Koni's are every bit as good as the Bilstein's are, and in fact are my preference as they have a little more rebound damping, and in my experience (should you need it) a better warranty process too. But, we don't need it very often at all, on either brand, which is more than I can say for some others. FWIW, I hate the stock shocks, and you will too once you realize how great they aren't.... I did shocks/struts way before a tune. Yes, the tune is nice, as were many of the mods. But I like the car to handle well, ride better, be more stable, and I like to drive the car. And frankly for me, and I realize I might be in minority here since so many folks are power junkies, the shocks/struts first are a no brainer. I think you need a tune since you have an intake, but you'd be amazed how much better these things drive with good damping..... __________________ Sam Strano 7x SCCA National Champion 7x SCCA ProSolo National Champion Owner: Strano Performance Parts Owner: 2011 Mustang GT w/Brembo's. strano@stranoparts.com 814-849-3450 Last edited by Sam Strano; November 20th, 2009 at 06:57 PM.

November 20th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#3
07GTconvertible Regular 2007 Mustang GT 'vert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 287 iTrader: 0 reviews	How did you narrow it down to those two seemingly unrelated things? Is it that you have a wad of cash to spend and those are the two things you want the most in your budget? Do you have any mods? Most people get the tuner when the get a CAI. I'm not sure how much good it will do you if your car is otherwise totally stock. If that's the case, then maybe go for the shocks.

November 20th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#12
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	tuner. You will use the tuner over and over. Its a must for performance modding. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

November 21st, 2009, 06:57 AM	#14
IHVOCD Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will probably order the tuner next week sometime.

November 21st, 2009, 10:51 AM	#15
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Sweet, let us know how you like it!! __________________

November 25th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#17
IHVOCD Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	Man Justin! I was going to order it today but I found out that I'm gotta have some major surgery! If the surgery's not gonna be till January or February I will get one. Till then I will have to wait. Thanks Ryan

November 25th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#19
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tuner!!! __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 26th, 2009, 10:11 AM	#20
fdjizm Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 453 iTrader: 1 reviews	I am going to go with TUNER!! __________________ 08 GT/CS 5spd C&L Racer CAI, Steeda UDP's CMCV Deletes, UPR O/R X-pipe 3.5" Aluminum DS, Stock 3.31's 1/8 th: 8.258 - 84.87 1/4 th: 12.853 - 107.31

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