The lads at TPS managed to tell computer not to look for a cat anymore, saes having to delete the code every couple of drives, though it does mean that when a warning light comes on now I know I'm in trouble.Honkytonk wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:57 pmP0420 code appeared and was cleared. I'm going to blame the decat unless it pops up again in which case I may need to swap my sensor for the spare 'good' one I have in the shed off my old cat and rule that out. I may have also been a bit more generous with the premix than normal last time I filled up, so the sensor may just be unhappy about that which should go away in ~250ish miles (<200 if I'm enjoying myself).
I should really give it a compression test as well, as it was unhappy starting from hot the other day, although it hasn't done the same since. Think happy thoughts...
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First time I've had it since fitting the exhaust, so maybe it'll just go away again.Scotty PZ wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 2:07 pmThe lads at TPS managed to tell computer not to look for a cat anymore, saes having to delete the code every couple of drives, though it does mean that when a warning light comes on now I know I'm in trouble.Honkytonk wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:57 pmP0420 code appeared and was cleared. I'm going to blame the decat unless it pops up again in which case I may need to swap my sensor for the spare 'good' one I have in the shed off my old cat and rule that out. I may have also been a bit more generous with the premix than normal last time I filled up, so the sensor may just be unhappy about that which should go away in ~250ish miles (<200 if I'm enjoying myself).
I should really give it a compression test as well, as it was unhappy starting from hot the other day, although it hasn't done the same since. Think happy thoughts...
If it doesn't, well, I've been considering a minimap for a while anyway and maybe if I bat my eyelids at whoever does it my car will likewise 'forget'.
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It takes a particular set of conditions before the PCM can check and see if the cat is working, or not.
The most common scenario being a gentle motorway cruise, with very little change in speed or engine load for sufficient miles.
This is why some people may see it quite often and others never see it at all, despite not having a working cat.
The most common scenario being a gentle motorway cruise, with very little change in speed or engine load for sufficient miles.
This is why some people may see it quite often and others never see it at all, despite not having a working cat.
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Hand made last week fitted yesterday well happy cost less than a £10.00 note but around 43 hours work well what else are you going to do but drink tea ..... not hard to make anyone could do it with the right tapping for the gear shaft threads could fit any car
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Finally got around to putting everything together. It's a little cowboy-ish but refused to buy anything. Only what had been laying around in my garage.
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I was thinking Owl personally.
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I started off with just the 2 subs and thought bloody hell they look like eyes.
Next thing I'd drawn up the bad boy logo (a good friend designed it when she was a teen) then thought I could see the Mazda logo.
And did more searching and found "Mazda emblem owl logo"
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The important bit though, hows it sound?sKenDread wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:38 pm
I started off with just the 2 subs and thought bloody hell they look like eyes.
Next thing I'd drawn up the bad boy logo (a good friend designed it when she was a teen) then thought I could see the Mazda logo.
And did more searching and found "Mazda emblem owl logo"
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Stick the thread back in with a bit of superglue . I'm sure it will be fine .
Now a distant memory unfortunately.
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I think it's going to take some time to get used to dude. For a cheap install, I think it's ok. A 10" with the same output in a sealed enclosure would probably punch just as hard.Yorindesarin wrote:The important bit though, hows it sound?sKenDread wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:38 pm
I started off with just the 2 subs and thought bloody hell they look like eyes.
Next thing I'd drawn up the bad boy logo (a good friend designed it when she was a teen) then thought I could see the Mazda logo.
And did more searching and found "Mazda emblem owl logo"
I just wanted to do something with what I had
If you like the big ass bottom gangsta style then it does sound cool.
Pop and dance sounds ok. Rock and metal is a bit wobbly on the bottoms though.
No doubt I'll keep messing with the crossover and probably start reducing the input gain too.
One thing I do love. I can now hear the bass notes and not just feel the lo-mid punch over the exhaust!
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Mmmm yep had the same with the japspeed rear arm boltwarpc0il wrote:
Changed it back to standard machine bolt and all was good
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Ray your a cowboyHarrizone wrote:Stick the thread back in with a bit of superglue . I'm sure it will be fine .
Come on
Thread lock is surely the minimum application or a bit of 2 part araldite
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Drill through the nut and shaft and hammer a nail through!
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Only if you bend the end overChrisHolmes wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:29 pmDrill through the nut and shaft and hammer a nail through!
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Ahah not bad then really! Properly reminds me of the 2000s car scene via F&F style. You just need some LEDs/Neon strips in the boot and a playstation and you're good.sKenDread wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:12 pmI think it's going to take some time to get used to dude. For a cheap install, I think it's ok. A 10" with the same output in a sealed enclosure would probably punch just as hard.Yorindesarin wrote:The important bit though, hows it sound?sKenDread wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:38 pm
I started off with just the 2 subs and thought bloody hell they look like eyes.
Next thing I'd drawn up the bad boy logo (a good friend designed it when she was a teen) then thought I could see the Mazda logo.
And did more searching and found "Mazda emblem owl logo"
I just wanted to do something with what I had
If you like the big ass bottom gangsta style then it does sound cool.
Pop and dance sounds ok. Rock and metal is a bit wobbly on the bottoms though.
No doubt I'll keep messing with the crossover and probably start reducing the input gain too.
One thing I do love. I can now hear the bass notes and not just feel the lo-mid punch over the exhaust!
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Bit too technical for me, stick with what you know I say .
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I’ll try that tomorrow , good shout , it is a 1.25 thread so hard to get a nut for itChrisHolmes wrote:Drill through the nut and shaft and hammer a nail through!
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You could get thread repair kit off eBay, or I could send you one if there us one in my bitsa box!
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Thanks for the offer ChrisChrisHolmes wrote:You could get thread repair kit off eBay, or I could send you one if there us one in my bitsa box!
I have found a pair now
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Glad you have a pair of nuts now.
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Sep 2005-Aug 2006 EO55 XOL VR 231 New
Oct 2014-Mar 2019 OE06 EWJ VR 231
Jan 2019-Jun 2020 T200 CAD Orange SC 231
Feb 2020-May 2023 RR54 AJR VR 231 Modified for Track
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