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  1. Pierre Gillet
    Removing the diff ... is it easy for me? I am afraid not ☹️ Pierre
  2. Pierre Gillet
    Piers, did you notice any change ? As far as I am concerned, moving from VHPD 4 2 1 to VHPD 4 1 + catalyst was painless: the torque does not seem to be lower and the motor goes even faster toward 7200 rpm Pierre
  3. Pierre Gillet
    Is the replacement easy to do ?
  4. Pierre Gillet
    Certainly Cagey. The engine was quite hot. When the display of the computer showed OK, I was relieved. In fact, the operator was amazed to see this big catalyst (2 years ago I had only the 4 2 1 collector) and told me: you must have spend much money on it ! I agreed. A big for Caterham Cars.They developed a very flexible exhaust system for the VHPD. And thanks again to Piers who showed me the way 😶‍🌫️ here Pierre Edited by - Pierre Gillet on 12 May 2007 10:30:17
  5. Pierre Gillet
    For the record: My 1.6 K EU2 with SS kit and VHPD catalysed exhaust system passed the Contrôle technique (the French MOT) this morning. Emissions level was OK. I did not have to move the lambda probe from header N°4 to inlet of the catalyst. Pierre
  6. Pierre Gillet
    Too bad: a value of -5.50 sphere cannot be achieved by the Wiley X prescription lenses. ☹️ Pierre
  7. Pierre Gillet
    Thanks Stationary M25. Your help is much appreciated. Davey the link is here Pierre
  8. Pierre Gillet
    I am a struggling to fill up a form of prescription lenses for Wiley X Air Rage bifocal goggles (I am trying to get a good protection and vision using an aeroscreen on my Caterham). My progressive lenses in France are: Right:-0150(+050)Axe 090 Add 275 Left:-0550(+100)Axe 090 Add 275 I am wondering if this French formula speaks to you. If it is so, could you help me please to fill up the bifocal form http://www.opticsplanet.net/wiley-x-airrage-rx-sunglasses.html Cheers, Pierre Edited by - pierre gillet on 7 May 2007 12:29:04
  9. Pierre Gillet
    My first impression is confirmed. The engine responds very well to the catalyst: the car is powerful and torque remains unchanged.
  10. Pierre Gillet
    I just received the catalyst (first class service by Darren really ) There is a plug for the lambda sensor drilled in the shell of the catalyst. Should I move the lambda sensor from the header N°4 where it is presently located, or can I leave it where it is (preferred case) ? If the lambda sensor had to me moved, could I make the wires longer by soldering ? And lastly, I find that the 1.6 KK SS makes its special noise of tuned engine at lower RPM (3500 rpm) with the 4 1 catalyst than with the 4 2 1 collector (4200 rpm). It also seems to have kept a reasonable torque at low rpm. Pierre Edited by - Pierre Gillet on 3 May 2007 20:17:46
  11. Pierre Gillet
    Thanks Piers for the photos. 😶‍🌫️ Very helpful I understand now: - the 4 headers remain unchanged. - the 4 2 1 VHPD collector is replaced by a 4 1 collector which feeds a catatlyst (so only two screws attaching the collector to the headers must be undone). - the silencer is attached to the collector/catalyst (Mikalor clamp). Seems very easy and I could keep my Raceco and save £ 250 +vat of silencer.
  12. Pierre Gillet
    Sounds good Piers . I figure that your '4 2 1 pipe' is what I called the '4 2 1 VHPD collector'. Correct ? YHM Cheers, Pierre
  13. Pierre Gillet
    The main issue is that I do not want to remove the 4 manifolds 4- 2- 1 Rover, for some reasons (water rail must be removed as the car is a LHD, gasket head to water rail, steering column, chassis bracket ). These 4 manifolds go, in my arrangement, into a 4 2 1 collector Rover VHPD. The collector goes into a silencer. I thought that the silencer could be replaced by a catalyst and a shorter silencer. This solution was, in a sense, implied by Darren as he quoted to me a catalyst and a silencer. I am a bit puzzled now ☹️ Any piccie of a 4 2 1 VHPD exhaust system with a catalyst ? Mine is here Edited by - Pierre Gillet on 25 Apr 2007 14:58:00
  14. Pierre Gillet
    I just had a quote from Darren for a catalyst (£468 +VAT) and a 6 " silencer (£250 + VAT) that would fit my 4 2 1 SLR collector. I would need them to pass the French MOT (Contrôle technique) and plan tu use my Raceco silencer in between the MOT interludes Given the high costs involved, I need a flexible solution, and in this respect, I hope that only I 2 Mikalor exhaust clamps would be needed. I hope that welding would not be necessary... Any experience ? Cheers, Pierre
  15. Pierre Gillet
    I am getting poised for my next French MOT and need to buy a catalyst and silencer that would fit my 4 2 1 SLR collector. See picture please (Err, sorry for the old man !) here
  16. Pierre Gillet
    Would an Emerald need the catalyst to pass the test ? Pierre
  17. Pierre Gillet
    I tried it for Richard on a 1.6 K SS. Quality is outstanding as all RIF products Easy to install with basically 8 pop rivets to add. Temperature is significantly lowered (warm, not hot. I could put my hand on it ) if you order the insulation sleeve. You must well describe your exhaust can (size, design) as the guard is custom made really and as such, is a tight fit). Pierre Edited by - Pierre Gillet on 21 Mar 2007 09:38:02
  18. Pierre Gillet
    @Pleasantville The problem is that with the aeroscreen the screen goes out I was planning to use the Car Mounting Kit suction sticker thingy on the carbon dash, passenger side, where I have a convenient empty space. It does stick well and is OK with only the driver in the car . But the Car Mounting Kit suction sticker is wide and the Rider would probably be a bit too close to a passenger. I figure that I would need an additional blue tooth if there is a passenger in the car and that both want to listen to the Rider directions. Pierre Edited by - Pierre Gillet on 8 Mar 2007 12:41:25 Edited by - Pierre Gillet on 8 Mar 2007 12:42:28
  19. Pierre Gillet
    I just ordered a TomTom Rider for my Cat which is aeroscreened. Still have to figure out how to install it... Pierre
  20. Pierre Gillet
    Thanks Richard 😶‍🌫️ Your feedback is very much appreciated. Is there any CSR 200 owner around please ? Pierre
  21. Pierre Gillet
    What's up guys ? Did someone tackle this vibration woe ? I am asking this question on behalf of the owners of the 1st and 3rd French CSR 200s. Cheers, Pierre
  22. Pierre Gillet
    I agree with you Mike, my LOW is really too low. It was really meant to light at least one LED . I wil change it for 4200 rpm like David. Pierre
  23. Pierre Gillet
    Done
  24. Pierre Gillet
    Humm, so I might revisit my Hi and set it @ 6800 rpm with the flash @ 7000 rpm. By the way, the max rev record feature works well now So a big for the DRE shift light and for Mike and his bulk buy . Cheers, Pierre
  25. Pierre Gillet
    In fact my mate is Serieone from the Autoroule forum. He asked me if the Blatchat could help . Can I ask him to contact you directly ? Cheers, Pierre
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