i'll now add to the list of mods a set of 16" Stilo alloys! Couldn't wait any longer so thought sod it & did the deal with somebody on ebay yesterday. Just need to collect them now
I fitted my old trusty JVC DAB radio the other week.
And,
DPF filter removed.
EGR blocked
ECU remapp to deleted the two items above and economy remap.
Stoked
No. DPF is not mentioned in the new MOT. It simply states that if a cat was fitted as standard then it must be present for the MOT - DPF is not a cat and is therefore nothing to do with the MOT. You might get a cheeky test station who give an advisory that the DPF was not present, but it is still not a failure issue.
I have also had the DPF removed (internals gutted and welded back up) along with an economy remap and EGR delete/block and it is like driving a different vehicle.
The car is much smoother, more powerful and far more economical to run - mpg has gone from averaging 42mpg round town to averaging 51mpg.
Yeah I was going to mention the MOT gas test as well, gonna try it tomorrow as I expect a big variation in results.
EGR works well with the DPF, IMO they should be in working order if fitted.
Yes, insurance informed of remap (for economy not power) and non-standard exhaust system. Added £30 to the premium - worth it for the fuel savings alone. By the same token, how many people on here have informed their insurance company of new alloy wheels or uprated stereo or speakers which are also classed as modifications by insurance companies which increase value and/or likelihood of theft? .