Hi all,
I have taken my 2.0d 143 in and had the dpf removed and a performance remap carried out.
The dpf has been removed from the can and left looking untouched, you cant tell unless you remove the spot welds on the shroud and physically remove the dpf off the car.
I know dpf removal divides opinion, mine was done as a preventative measure, I brought the car (my entire inheritance) without knowing it had a dpf...I wanted a diesel as from previous experience with diesels it saves me alot of money in fuel and tax ect.
I didnt want the worry and hassle of having to drive the car 'right' and tye thought of diesel in my engine oil runs my blood cold.
One thing I can say for dpf is you notice its absence, the car is far more fumey in the mornings and sometimes when waiting at the lights you get a waft of fumes through the vents.
I would say if you can keep your dpf then you should, for me personally I couldnt afford to have it replaced, I have to keep this car for 5 years minimum, so I chose to future proof my car in that respect.
As for the remap, well I wanted to see what was possible.... seems alot! Very rapid now.
Had all that done for £550 so well worth it in my opinion!