emissions

I'm thinking of upgrading my Cams. I've been looking at the K-Tec performance Cams and the Schrick Billet Camshafts off Yozzasport. Has anyone got these and can you tell me why the Shrick cams are £200 more expensive? They both claim to retain good idle etc. but do you know of any issues...

Having driven a variety of very poweful and quick cars over the last few years this is a bit hard for me to tell. My CESM Mobile no. 224/500 has a bit of a jerky pull away when cold. I suspect this will get a lot worse when winter comes. Also i've noticed that the car has what can only be...

Had the MOT done yesterday and when I picked it up the exhaust gas monitor light was on (engine shape symbol on the vertical right hand side). What may have caused this, will it go out and can I blame it on the garage or just one of those things that happen during MOT's? Renauly want £50 to...

as some of the trophys are now due there first mot i thought it would be good to see what miles everyones done in them. mines done just over 27,000 which isnt too bad for a nearly 3 year old car. bout average i think, anyone got a really high mileage one and any under 10,000 miles?

My Clio has started to flash at me :( now and then when the car is stationary and running (such as waiting at some lights) the emissions light starts to flash but the car runs perfectly. I thought it was to do with the de-cat i had but i removed that a few months back and its still doing it...

I have a major problem :( Not really sure what to do. Driving home form work on Saturday, the emissions warngin light came on and the car sounded oncredibly unhealthy. (i thought it sounded like a steam train...) Got towed home by the rac, and they have said it has blown a spark plug. The guy...

Hello everyone. My Trophy has had a problem for the past two weeks :( I'll start from the beginning. Around two weeks ago i went to Renault Leicester to get a small interior light fixed (the illumination for the mirror controls on the drivers' door). Turned out that it doesn't even have a light...

Hi guys I currently drive a series 2 lotus elise...but its not the most practical of cars so am looking at trophys...i used to have a 172 cup and loved it...and the trophy really appeals to me...i would be looking to pay around £8500-9000 would i get a good one for that with lowish...

Not a lot is the answer!! I've finally removed the valve following the guide posted on this site. I also replaced the hoses with flexible alloy items, 50mm dia. for the lower intake (1st pic) and 60mm dia. for the side intake (2nd pic) using the orignial plastic fittings. Performance...

can any one help i have an engine warning light up, according to the book it is an exhaust gas monitor warning light. i was out driving in Edinburgh stopped for petrol when startded again light was up? car still appears to be running ok. book say take to dealer, anyone got any ideas before i do...

Has anyone had the 172/182 Inlet manifold / GDI ECU / Cam Package from gdi? Think it looks quite good 1500 quid for 200bhp and 180 torque, i spent about £800 on ecu, exhaust and induction for my old 182 and probably didnt get near 180 torque, maybe 157 torque but nowhere near 180...

the only modification to my trophy so far is an ITG which was already on it im looking to go for a new exhaust ive looked into miltek but price is an issue as my funds are a bit limited at the moment just wanted some tried and tested comments or opinions on which is the most useful to go for...

Has anyone got any info on how the warrenty works with regard to parts? Just want to know what to say if they say, they cant give me a new driveshaft because it has a non standard air freshener or something lol

Hi In the last couple of days when i've been driving hard the traction control and service warning lights flick on. When i press the traction control button it makes no difference - the warning light stays on! When i have had chance to stop i turn the engine off and back on - and both...

Has anyone used one of these before? I know other have got similer versions but i'm looking to get one of these from K-Tec as the light on the dash is starting to annoy me! :shock: http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2400

If anyone is interested. Dear Julian, Having presided over the first bank run in the UK since 1866, Alistair Darling is now about to add an extra 2.35p tax to every litre of fuel sold in the UK. This tax hike comes into force at the start of next week, just as oil prices are at record...

Saw this on Pistonheads and thought it might be of interest to those with de-cats or those thinking about fitting de-cats and the possible emissions warning light problem this might invoke. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=16374

my car has developed a misfire on cylinder 1 (nearest the oil filler cap) most likely due to having to drive through a massive puddle on sunday evening. I have already tried swapping spark plugs, and the same cylinder still misfires so i have narrowed it down to either the coil or the leads...

Been told if i fit a decat it will invalidate my insurance, yet i can fit it for use on trackdays. The reason is; decat makes car not road legal, was told this is industry wide issue as well :shock: Yozza decat anyone?

for the past few weeks my car seems to sound very strange either the first time i start it, or after it is left for hours and hours...basically when it is stone cold. not sure whether it is down to the engine, aftermarket exhaust, or lamba sensor not being put back in yet (but it has been...

Looking into possibly setting up an exhaust group buy and i've already spoken with a retailer who will try and help us out with regards to discounts. Basically the idea is in its infancy and first we would have to establish how many people are definitely interested and what products they would...

I say Alpina Roadster 3.4 Lux, you say.....??? :) Just wondering people's thoughts of a Z4 Alpina. I have recently come to research a bit about them and they seem like a fantastic car. However I am aware some people wouldn't be seen dead in one... is that the case here too? Two...

Ive just had a reply from Ben about the exhaust they are develooping and this is what he had to say:- Hello Michael, The exhaust is indeed something that is very special, however the custom components are expensive and rather fancy. Cost will be in the region of £1000-£1200, yet it...

I have a very late Honda Integra facelift car available. Reg'd Dec 2005 (55) so one of the last possible to bring over to pass the ESVA emissions test. Black with black Recaros and in beautiful condition. Just 1250 miles. It's what you might call Q Car spec with lip rear spoiler and de-badged...

It was found out that some genius at Renault decided to make 182 exhausts all one-piece rather than 3 which it should be. Seeing as the exhaust goes over the rear beam this meant that the cat and centre section were taken down, but the whole exhaust being connected did not come out because we...

Got this eMail from Evo: Firstly, a big thank you to all of you who responded to my request last time for information on how you use the internet when finding out about new cars. Your replies indicated that while a small percentage of you regularly use the interweb for this purpose, the...

So are we being stiffed for another £10 or £15 a year to drive on shit roads? I'm reading and getting conflicting information! That's in addition to the increase in petrol taxes. :evil: :evil: :evil:

Well today after about 8 month of the de-cat being fitted the emission light came on. I was travelling back from Chesterfield and could only find 95 ron fuel. I only put a £5 in to get me to the next garage and then the emission light comes on - do you think its connected???? What are...

I have just been reminded that in 2011/2012 the 'fleet average' emissions come donwnot 120 gms/km. It is about 160 plus at present - and the 197 as an example is 209. Goodness knows how it will be achieved; I would guess that low volume exotics will stay for the high price halo effect, but...

This topic is going to affect every one of us in one way or another, and most of us directly, so please take the time to read it and go online to sign the petition. The government's proposal to introduce road pricing will mean you having to purchase a tracking device for your car and paying...