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by ToddM
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: De-fapping a 407
Replies: 9
Views: 3828

Re: De-fapping a 407

Thank you, very helpful! Any word on the 1.6s? Are they that asthmatic?
by ToddM
Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: De-fapping a 407
Replies: 9
Views: 3828

Re: De-fapping a 407

Thanks mate, on the hunt for a 407 at this exact moment! My personal favorite so far: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201136414360668/sort/priceasc/usedcars/transmission/manual/maximum-age/up_to_7_years_old/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/maximum-mileage/up_to_100000_miles/fuel-type/diesel...
by ToddM
Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: De-fapping a 407
Replies: 9
Views: 3828

Re: De-fapping a 407

You'll need access to a Galletto 1260 or similar. If you send me a copy of your ecu file, I can make the nasty dpf function go away. :supafrisk: Even for a 407, doggy? Can you also improve fuel economy somehow via the map itself or would I have to take it to a garage to do that? :lol: Technically i...
by ToddM
Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Pug pictures
Topic: my d9 hdi110 saloon
Replies: 24
Views: 20308

Re: my d9 hdi110 saloon

Looks cool, just the left pipes are more sooty than the right ones :lol: I guess it'll all get nice and black with time!
by ToddM
Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: De-fapping a 407
Replies: 9
Views: 3828

Re: De-fapping a 407

Hey guys! looking along the lines of another french cruiser :) :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: Not that kind of french cruiser! :lol: Hey guys! Well the question of the day is how do you defap a 407 2 litre HDI - is it possible, is it safe, is it cheap and what options are there to improve fuel...
by ToddM
Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: De-fapping a 407
Replies: 9
Views: 3828

De-fapping a 407

Hey guys! Well the question of the day is how do you defap a 407 2 litre HDI - is it possible, is it safe, is it cheap and what options are there to improve fuel economy on one of them? Sorry for the load of questions but the Astra isn't that comfy and spacious inside so looking along the lines of a...
by ToddM
Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Starting my apprenticeship Monday...
Replies: 52
Views: 16307

Re: Starting my apprenticeship Monday...

Good luck, Sam! Show 'em what you're made of mate! :roll:
by ToddM
Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Car
Replies: 62
Views: 18649

Re: My New Car

iangt4 wrote:
ToddM wrote:Admittedly it is a 2006 1.7 CDTI
Good Luck with that engine ! :shock: :shock:
OMG mate its so quick and frugal coupled to that 6-speed! :lol: Will see how long it lasts though!
by ToddM
Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Car
Replies: 62
Views: 18649

Re: My New Car

It can't be that adorable - nobody was interested in buying it. :( My old man was interested in it but you were talking to bayles and plod 'bout it so he went and got a nasty Astra thing instead :( Admittedly it is a 2006 1.7 CDTI 6 speed, probably the most sought-after model, is quicker and more e...
by ToddM
Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Travis Bickles VTR8 project, updated with pics.
Replies: 62
Views: 24438

Re: Travis Bickles new project, Started with pics.

Well ive not been on for a bit, but finally got rid of the estate after cutting it all up into boot sized pieces only using a big chisel, hammer and a hacksaw! Got the entire wiring loom out intact so thats a bonus. Ive stripped the back out of the xsara and according to the weigh bridge at work it...
by ToddM
Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: drop links
Replies: 54
Views: 19656

Re: drop links

the work was done inside the time limit allowed but how come he could miss it first time but miraculously fail it a second had to get the garage to fit me a pair of shafts at a cost £270 but he retested after that for free (feeling guilty) Another £270? Mate why didn't you go somewhere else? :shock:
by ToddM
Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Car
Replies: 62
Views: 18649

Re: My New Car

Bailes1992 wrote:It's a sign! Keep the pug!
+1! How can you not absolutely adore that little red wonder?
by ToddM
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:01 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 TROUBLE STARTING??
Replies: 8
Views: 4387

Re: 406 TROUBLE STARTING??

Do you allow it several seconds on ignition before you attempt starting it? That's when the glow-plugs switched on on the old XUD so I have no idea if they do as well on the TD.
by ToddM
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: mileage... clocks or ecu ?
Replies: 16
Views: 6079

Re: mileage... clocks or ecu ?

splitting the clocks is definatley a good choice, i followed the guide off the coupe club, its definatley the best way to avoid the mileage problem. ive already split them once when i had a "sticky back plastic" affair :lol: just to realise that i would be covering every warning light possible, so ...
by ToddM
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insurance costs 90 v 110
Replies: 20
Views: 8433

Re: Insurance costs 90 v 110

HDi 110 / 136 = 31mph/1000 ~ 2250 RPM @ 70 mph 8) Thats goto be great for long distance driving! Only 250rpm less than the HDi90 but bet it makes a difference! It does - my previous Xsara HDi 90 had the lower ratio & used to drone a bit at anything much over 75. 31 mph/1000 feels too low on mine - ...