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**balz** · 31-10-2009, 04:44 PM

hi everyone!

i am currently awaiting delivery of a piper manifold with sports cat and full system for my corsa d 1.4.

someone mentioned the issue of dash lights coming on due to the new greater flow and suggested an o2 simulator.

where can i get a good mechanical one from pls.

pics of my ride....

peace

***Loz*** · 31-10-2009, 04:56 PM

Hi welcome to the forum!

Your thread was placed in the moderation queue as you need 10 posts to before you can display pics, I've Ok'd it for you this time round. Not sure about your query though, I'm sure someone will help you out soon enough.

**balz** · 31-10-2009, 05:04 PM

thanks loz...

it's a sensor (lambda) telling you that the emissions are too high

**pgarner** · 31-10-2009, 08:16 PM

you can get sleeves that they attach to the sensor and they sit outside the exhaust. you probably shouldnt have an issue with a sports cat. a decat however would cause issues

**balz** · 31-10-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pgarner

you can get sleeves that they attach to the sensor and they sit outside the exhaust. you probably shouldnt have an issue with a sports cat. a decat however would cause issues

thanks for the answer.

you mean like this?

http://www.optionimports.com/o2siadcelfix.html

yes the sports cat is an issue with the engine light

**2fast2catch** · 31-10-2009, 09:47 PM

wow thats some serious shine on that paintwork....... what do you use?

**pgarner** · 31-10-2009, 09:55 PM

sorry mate your post got stuck in the queue again because of the link.
you must have one seriously sensitive ECU if its throwing error codes up with a sports cat. for the hassle you might as well fit a full decat and swap it back come mot (or equivalent ) time

**balz** · 01-11-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast2catch

wow thats some serious shine on that paintwork....... what do you use?

thank you.

washed with Autoglym's Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
clayed using Meg's Smooth Surface Clay Kit
totally Scratch Xed (Meg's)
polished Autoglym's Ultra Deep Shine
waxed Meg's Cleaner Wax
waxed Autoglym's High Definition Wax
wheels dressed in Autoglym's Instant Tyre Dressing

**balz** · 01-11-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pgarner

sorry mate your post got stuck in the queue again because of the link.
you must have one seriously sensitive ECU if its throwing error codes up with a sports cat. for the hassle you might as well fit a full decat and swap it back come mot (or equivalent ) time

yes. its not for mot purposes that im concerned, but just to make everything work as normal as possible...

help...anyone pls...

**pgarner** · 01-11-2009, 01:09 PM

try without it 1st , no point in spending money that you dont need. like i say you might not need it with the sports cat.

was that machine polished ?

**balz** · 01-11-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pgarner

try without it 1st , no point in spending money that you dont need. like i say you might not need it with the sports cat.

was that machine polished ?

no, i work by hand.

i'm afraid that i ordered the parts...and pretty sure that they will bring a nice smile to my face!

**pgarner** · 01-11-2009, 04:00 PM

christ you must spend some time on that then

**balz** · 01-11-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pgarner

christ you must spend some time on that then

gets a weekly normal wash and a 6 hour detail every 5 months. results speak for themselves

***waynne*** · 02-11-2009, 07:44 AM

Hello Balz and a warm welcome to TorqueCars, good to have you with us.

Surely an engine light will only come on if the engine starts running too rich or lean. As long as the extra flow through the egnine is matched with fuelling then I can't imagine you would have trouble with a sports cat.

If I dig up anything on this I'll let you know

**balz** · 02-11-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by waynne

Hello Balz and a warm welcome to TorqueCars, good to have you with us.

Surely an engine light will only come on if the engine starts running too rich or lean. As long as the extra flow through the egnine is matched with fuelling then I can't imagine you would have trouble with a sports cat.

If I dig up anything on this I'll let you know

thanks waynne, i'm expecting the light to come up as others who did the same conversion (on the same car) have experienced it.

**turbonutter69** · 06-11-2009, 11:28 AM

Welcome buddy. Couldn't you remap the Ecu to sort it out?

**balz** · 07-11-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by turbonutter69

Welcome buddy. Couldn't you remap the Ecu to sort it out?

no corsa d remaps in malta mate...