#16: Re: Project Merlot Author: MrWhite, Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:26 pm ---- yeah sure the De-cat Procedure is removing the Catalytic converter from the exhaust section of the car and replacing it with a piece of pipe the same Diameter of the existing.
Pros - better response and free flowing gasses out of the exhaust for a little more power. (Along with a re-map and Egr Delete A LOT MORE POWER)
cons - will now fail a MOT test as it is stated if the car is fitted with the CAT at the factory it needs to be on the car for emissions (all though diesels dont really need this.)
bit more black smoke out when you boot it.
people have worked around this but simply taking the cat off and drilling out the honeycomb filter and refitting the empty shell thus giving the same effect and still getting it through the MOT.
Also an update I have got a leather steering wheel sports front bumper and masked sport fogs from Harry on here what a nice Chap. well worth the drive down.
Pics to follow. I may do this at the same time as making the head lining tutorial as I'm still waiting on the material.
#17: Re: Project Merlot Author: wolfbane468, Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:38 pm ---- Awesome thanks for that got mine looked at ICV cleaned out and engine earth replaced running sweet now jut my rocker gasket an I'm ready for my fun bits
#18: Re: Project Merlot Author: richard77, Location: northern irelandPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:58 am ---- looks great mate well done and picking up the leather interior for £30 bargain ive been searching all over for this with no luck really want the door cards done too.. so look forward to more of your posts .. keep up the good work
#19: Re: Project Merlot Author: MrWhite, Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:05 pm ---- okay chaps just a quick Picture update in the first thread
got some new bits for Merlot today and fitted one as soon as i got home
Other updates got a wood floor in the boot (yes you rear correctly wood floor)
Got my new tow hook toy and I would like your feedback on this please guys Is it the most unique one you have seen ?
still waiting for my black suede its been 2 weeks now and im getting a little unhappy of the waiting.
I also need a cheep but genuine Sp lower bumper mesh for the bumper I bought from Harry on the forum.
#20: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: MrWhite, Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:41 am ---- Alright here's another update. i do hope this isn't getting boring ^_^
Nate
#21: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: Tinkersdad, Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:31 pm ---- Looks good, and great to see that you have done so much yourself
#22: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: timolevs, Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:39 pm ---- How much does window tints set you back roughly?
#23: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: MrWhite, Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:10 pm ---- I think it's was £119 for all three lifetime guarantee
I think it's was £119 for all three lifetime guarantee
Not too shabby! Cheers
#25: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: MattBurrows, Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:00 pm ---- If you have not already done so, put a couple of strips of masking tape behind your clock display so you cant see the bulbs. the odometer has some white plastic to do the same job. mine both look exactly the same now.
your stickers are NUTZ
#26: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: MrWhite, Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:31 pm ---- i have yet to update the thread but i have just got some SMD LED's from ebay and they have a wider light output to stop the spotlight look in the MFD. next up Spraying the calipers and looking for a FMIC :D:D:D
#27: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:55 pm ---- Did you ever email me mate about a few things for your car? As i cant seem to find a PM
#28: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: MrWhite, Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:20 pm ---- sent a friend request on FB. if you saw it ?
#29: Re: Project Merlot update 24/08/14*** Author: Jorded94, Location: Conwy, North WalesPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 6:30 pm ---- Where did you get it remapped if you don't mind me asking? Was it hdi tuning?
#30: Project Merlot update 29/08/15************************** Author: MrWhite, Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 2:30 pm ---- Ok guys time for an update WOW its been so long since I have been here. have met a few of the members at the recent Pugfest and was a pleasure to see some faces to names.
So here is what's happened to Merlot since I last posted.
Took a trip to the local Scrap Yard and picked up 4 Sp arches for £20. one quick spray later and Voila I loved the look of the car after fitting these.
Purchased myself a set of Angel Eyes for £60 had to mess with a lot of wiring due to the previous owner having no idea what they were doing. Fitted a set of 8k Hid's and had them Aligned. Super satisfied with the outcome though
Notice the lion badge missing in the last pic? I decided black wasnt good enough so off I went to my local bodyshop with my wheels and fuel cap to be resprayed.
What do you think of the new colour? Merlin Purple for my car Merlot?...
I took a 140 mile round trip and was excited as a fat kid in a cake shop to buy this. I finally got my Fmic Set up for a decent price of £100.
And had to wait 3 weeks to get it fitted so in the mean time I got my STAGE 2 remap from Hdi tuning so should be running 150 BHP and more than 360Nm of Torque
running about 20 pounds of BOOOOOOST too.
Another trip to the Scrappys for a splitter this time £5 for this astra Mk4. Few self tappers later......
Few new stickers for Comical Value. and updated the iPhone on the back to an iPhone 6.
Finally after literally Months of searching for some seats close to me. picked up these Gti 180 front and rear seats for £50 I couldnt believe it £50!!!! one small cigarette burn in a rear seat but near Perfect condition! (The guy I got these from races Pugs in motor cross rallys so buys the cars to strip out and had sold dozens of these in the past. this was literally just taking up space in his garage)
Bought a new and I must say Rare as Rocking horse sh*t Boost guage pod for my pug and with a little bit of bodging and Customising it Fit in well. but what to do with the spare 52mm hole? Go to Maplins and buy a 12v cigerette lighter and wires of course. Its in such a better position now and works on a permanent live so have to watch draining the battery when the engines off and charging stuff.
So that's Merlot now. There has been a lot of blood sweat and tears gone into this so far and I haven't Finished yet. The project Continues......
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