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expatRob



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Advice on EGR Blank and German Laws
Are there any issues with German Law if I blank my EGR or Remap or even remove the EGR entirely?
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spudfan



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From what I have heard, in Germany the car cannot be changed from factory spec, even when rebuilding one. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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hornet



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Re: Advice on EGR Blank and German Laws
expatRob wrote:
Are there any issues with German Law if I blank my EGR or Remap or even remove the EGR entirely?


As long as MOT only checks for failures and you're done, nobody will detect it. When they start to measure again, they will notice. Due to the fact that measure only is done at higher speeds -- when EGR is closed anyway -- there is a chance to pass. Quality remaps (e.g. Bell) allow you to switch between the genuine and remapped versions....
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Wild Card 90



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spudfan wrote:
From what I have heard, in Germany the car cannot be changed from factory spec, even when rebuilding one.

Good heavens, it isnīt anything like that bad, here.

There are many, many tuned, and modified production cars and quite a number of one offs, kit cars, and replicas as well. With the autobahns, Nurburgring and many wonderful mountain passes within easy reach, chip tuning, and performance upgrades are standard practice. Most owners stick to rules and get modifications tested and approved by the TüV or Dekra.
The testers get difficult if the brakes and suspension arenīt upgraded to suit the horsepower.
However, a 175 hp Defender is no problem. In the big scheme of things, it is still a slow vehicle.

I am always amused at how many trikes you see here - you know, a chopper front end, with a tuned VW Beetle engine hanging out the back, and some hairy rocker perched in between. Occasionally seen them even with a trailer or caravan....and all on german plates Shocked No proper front brakes, no protection, and extremely bad taste! German humour!

What they donīt appreciate here, is if you decat, or mess around with the the emissions. And since the VW scandal, emissions has become a sensitive subject. 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
2012 2.2 90 SW,
2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma
Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs,
Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons
Post #517737 25th Mar 2016 6:17pm
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spudfan



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Thanks. Thumbs Up 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #517899 26th Mar 2016 11:04am
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