GT_86

Sorry, can’t make this now 😞

Will hopefully be able to make this.

Today was my first MOT since having the UEL Manifold and Cat Back fitted. It passed but initially failed on the first couple of emissions tests. Tried it in all maps and it was in map 4 when it passed. I did take advice from reading on here and it was well warmed when I turned up for the MOT, but the emissions test was last so it may have cooled down a bit before the test. Either way it passed it the end. The tester mentioned the MOT rules were changing next year and any exhaust sounding louder than factory will fail! He told me that is not just starting from a particular model year and will apply to all! Anyone else heard of this rule change coming in next year? .

i guess it depends on the rest of the car and the history etc! If you are happy with the rest of it, then the tyres may not be a deal breaker but use them as a negotiation point, so you can get some money off to put towards decent tyres.

Never heard of those tyre brands before. A quick google will tell you if they are cheap tyres or not. May give an indication if the previous owner skimped on running costs.

Said it already on FB, it was good to meet you all! Will certainly be up for the next breakfast meet! Darren

Probably a frosty start, but nice and Sunny. Will be heading out 7:30 ish, See you tomorrow.

Im free now, please stick me on the list. Thanks Darren

Welcome along! Agree the dealer was a bit tight with the fuel on hand over.

Was on the Grimsel and Furka on Saturday, not in the 86 unfortunately. Must bring it over at some point. Plenty of bikers out, many porkas and the like too plus the nutters on cycles struggling up! Awesome scenery and roads. Have driven the Susten on a previous visit too.

Welcome along, and end enjoy the new toy!

It’s well worth the money. Really transforms the car, glad I got mine done!

Welcome along

Welcome along! Enjoy the new toy

Welcome along!

Nice one, it does make a huge difference. Had my TD tuning package for a couple of weeks now and am enjoying the changes. I went resonated, and am happy with how it sounds. Mrs thinks it’s a bit loud though, but the kids love it.

Welcome along! Bet you start the mods sooner than planned.

May be able to get to this. About 1.5 hours away for me on Sunday morning. Need an excuse for a blast out after the work done at TD yesterday. If I do manage to make it will seek you all out when I get there. Darren

Quite tempted by this. Is it ok with the stock exhaust system? I do want a cat back at some point but can’t stretch to both at the same time.

Had a good day today, was good to meet Mike, and have a good chat. Really pleased with the mods, it sounds awesome and drives so much better.

Have done the man maths and justified a catback while I am there. Kind of makes sense as it's a 5 - 6 hour round trip for me depending on traffic. Insurance informed (Adrian Flux), no change in premium as I took out a modified policy when I got the 86.

Booked in for Thursday. Looking forward to it. Never had car mapped before, let alone stuck on a dyno!

Thanks for the info all!

One more question as I am new to modding/tuning. As this removes the 1st cat, does the re mapping stop any errors/dash lights due the missing cat? Thanks Darren

Thanks all. Think I am gonna call tomorrow and get it booked in!