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Hi, i've just bought an Ep3, but unfortunately the MOT is due at the start of next month, and I don't have much time to get it sorted.
According to the advert, the car has the following
"Big brembo front brake kit from a megane rs (all discs and pads are good)
Solid fabrications full 2.5 inch exhaust system (very loud)
Dc sports 4-2-1 manifold
Rbc 70mm inlet manifold
Skunk 2 throttle body adapter
Tegiwa induction kit
Yellow speed coilovers ( i do have a spare set which will come with the car but the n/s/f seal has popped)
Tegiwa front strut brace
Rear strut brace"
There is a Eurospec sticker on there so it may have had an aftermarket ECU from what i've been told at some point but I can't say for sure.
The car has an EML light which is caused by the car not having a cat and the previous owner mentioned that it will need a cat for the MOT as well
Could anyone advise me on what exactly I would need to buy for an MOT so the EML light goes away and it can pass? I wouldn't mind the idea of having a cat on either, and a bit of a smell from the car which i believe is from the decat although I can't smell it inside the car and the exhaust is a bit loud for the area that I live in. I want to take the car to a track next year so it could be too loud as it is.
Another thing mentioned in the advert is:
"Theres a knocking noise coming from the passenger side front which i beleive is the top strut mount but i have a spare on the other coilovers i just dont have time to fit this."
I've heard a slight knock when coming to a stop and edging forward a bit so would the explanation make sense, and would the mount from the spare set be able to be used on the car to fix this?
With the brake upgrade, would anyone be able to advise me what discs and pads would be required when they need replacing?
For lowering when the VTEC engages, is all that is required a remap? If so where would be a good place to take the car to? I live in the West Midlands, but im more than happy to travel to have it done properly.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
According to the advert, the car has the following
"Big brembo front brake kit from a megane rs (all discs and pads are good)
Solid fabrications full 2.5 inch exhaust system (very loud)
Dc sports 4-2-1 manifold
Rbc 70mm inlet manifold
Skunk 2 throttle body adapter
Tegiwa induction kit
Yellow speed coilovers ( i do have a spare set which will come with the car but the n/s/f seal has popped)
Tegiwa front strut brace
Rear strut brace"
There is a Eurospec sticker on there so it may have had an aftermarket ECU from what i've been told at some point but I can't say for sure.
The car has an EML light which is caused by the car not having a cat and the previous owner mentioned that it will need a cat for the MOT as well
Could anyone advise me on what exactly I would need to buy for an MOT so the EML light goes away and it can pass? I wouldn't mind the idea of having a cat on either, and a bit of a smell from the car which i believe is from the decat although I can't smell it inside the car and the exhaust is a bit loud for the area that I live in. I want to take the car to a track next year so it could be too loud as it is.
Another thing mentioned in the advert is:
"Theres a knocking noise coming from the passenger side front which i beleive is the top strut mount but i have a spare on the other coilovers i just dont have time to fit this."
I've heard a slight knock when coming to a stop and edging forward a bit so would the explanation make sense, and would the mount from the spare set be able to be used on the car to fix this?
With the brake upgrade, would anyone be able to advise me what discs and pads would be required when they need replacing?
For lowering when the VTEC engages, is all that is required a remap? If so where would be a good place to take the car to? I live in the West Midlands, but im more than happy to travel to have it done properly.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.