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Done this a few times on very dirty Land Cruisers. We used to completely cover dash and electrics, remove seats, floor mats . Give it a good clean and leave in the sun . A 40 degree centigrade plus heat dries it out quickly . Result clean ute and no smell inside . Happy days . 

I just hope no one was hurt .

Another feather in th cap of the Ford haters , glad I have never bought a Ford .

Good old R.&D. being tested to the max .

Well I also stab a guess at Ford loyalty.

I disabled my EGR by blocking of one of the vacuum pipes that operates it .

Therefore not easy to spot as everything is left in place .

The CAT replaced with a straight pipe and the original I have kept, if it is ever needed again or if i sell the vehicle or what ever reason it may be needed to be fitted again and that is a very simple thing to do .

I have done about 600 odd kms with EGR disabled , also checked to see if it is not working and everthing is clean . I am happy with the fact that now my engine is getting as cleaner air as the air cleaner allows.

Fuel consumption is perhaps a bit better , but not a significant ammount.

The bottom end has increased by a small ammount , as has a bit more turbo noise from the exhaust .

All in all happy days all around .

Any decent exhaust shop should do it for you. I had a Mitsubishi PJS EGR blanked off and the Cat replaced with a straight pipe a couple of years ago. The guy I used was OK but not in Pattaya.

To answer your first question, the mod made no difference to fuel consumption but helped low speed torque a little and reduced turbo lag. The Vigo does have the turbo lag like the Mitsubishi so removing the Cat may not make as much difference. None of these have DPF's..

One thing you forgot to mention is that when removing the cat on a PJS, it sounds like the turbo has been moved to inside the cabin... woooossshhh!!

Had the cat removed and straight pipe fitted , not much of a whoosh .

Thanks Jitar,

I was led to beleive that they were DPF's, you live and learn .

I will go to a local exhaust shop and have pipe made .

Thanks again for your reply .

Ok does anyone know where I can have DPF replaced with a straight pipe in the Pattaya area.

Anyone with a 2008 Vigo with disabled EGR , also get rid of the DPF , and if so where did you get it done in Pattaya region .

Another thing did your fuel consumtion suffer , or improve.

The reason I ask is i have seen quite alot of info regarding disabling EGR and removing DPF as being beneficial to engine life .

Thoughts and experiences anyone please.

Cheers

M.

My recent favourite beef burger , is a new place in Rompho market , 2nd rd Jomtien.

Little green box called Happy Burger , clean and very tasty.

I have a 2012 Camry. Also looked into wider tyres. Went to lots of shops and all said they could not fit tyres any wider than 215 . I wanted 225's . Also tried to get 215/65 R16 and after all the hassle settled for 215/60 R16 Michelin Pilots . Found them to be way way better than the original Bridgstone Turanza's , a lot quieter and better ride .

Yeah i have a set of swamp witches , scary on hard surface , but great in mud sand and other mixed conditions , so far.

Thanks Berra65 will check out the Korat site .

Cheers.

So does anyone ride around east Pattaya on a quad, and I don't mean tour groups , just private individuals ?

Not to buy an ATV but just for spares like tyres and brake parts, thats all.

So what quad do you ride in Thailand and why ?

I ride a yammy grizz 700 , because I love it .Awsome power.

Hi I have been trying without zero success to find the ATV Center in Bang Na Bangkok . Anyone know where it is .

Cheers.

So does anyone go out and ride quads around the backwoods of Pattaya. I live in Huay Yai , and there is plenty of places to ride . I see also alot of dirt bikers go out to the same areas. Just interested if there is many others that get together to ride quads , only for fun though .

Cheers.

I use C.C. just if the road is clear ahead , not that is often here , also where the speed limit is 120 , but that is also hard due to the other road users having no idea about safe driving and using lanes for overtaking etc.

All in all it's pretty useless here in Thailand , as others have said , tend to spend alot of time making adjustments to speed trying to predict what some peanut in front is going to do . Mostly just easier to drive according to trafic conditions .

Take the spare off , check the pressure , put it back , job done . Simple answer to a very technical question.

Sods law if you don't check it , it will be flat if you need it .

Fantastic news ........ made my day.

Oh what a surprise ...... a scam from Liberia!

If you google new 2014 vigo hilux , there are several sites on the topic.

From what i can gather it will be a complete remodel , looking similar to the US market Tacoma .

Not sure what engine it will have and even if it will have a big V for Thai market or not .

On a lot of Toyota land cruisers I have noted the same thing and it is the lubricant that is used to stop the metal part and visor seizing . Hot sun spreads the lubricant . Then if in a dusty environment it sticks to the lubricant and creates an unsightly stain , easily removed with a wet soapy cloth . No BS despite previous posts pointing to other causes .

Mugabe you deserve a slow and painfully death. Heaven forbid his part should take over . It will defend into chaos when he dies . That's the sad part. I hope zimbabwe becomes what it once was The bread basket of africa not the basket case it is now . Good news , I will now have to have a braai with.boerewors to celebrate.

To the OP I have a 2011 hybrid. With all the fruit . Have to say I don't think the gps is much good in using . I much prefer my old garmin nuvi . As for the hybrid economy , well you have to drive like a saint to keep that meter in the Eco zone . I am. Not a saint . Quite a heavy car and feel its underpowered . All that aside it is. Very comfortable inside . If users to buy another Camry , I would go for one not hybrid and no gps . DVD etc or stereo I would pay for . Hope that helps you . It is only my opinion though and we all have one . Cheers .

So come on tyre guru's whats the definitive answer to the OP , or has that long been forgotten

So to the OP , Whats your update , what did you find out and what was the problem , interested in your conclusion to your original problem .