Sophie's on the road again.
by Mothman » Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:03 pm
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Well, at last, ive got Sophie on the road again, managed to find some special loctite waterproof and heatproof glue thats done the job on the heater...
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I do love that maroon on BXs - well done on getting her rolling again :)
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Last post by Caffiend Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:10 am
New Job!
by saintjamesy89 » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:52 am
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Hello all, just thought i'd report that I will be starting work at Eurocarparts tomorrow morning, on a zero hour contract (can do as many or little...
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Or just say you're ill or sad and go on benefits (because everyone in work is 100% fit and healthy). It's what every prick I used to deliver parcels...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:51 am
BX Scale model
by Vantman » Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:53 pm
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I won this today on a well known auction site. Ok it's not perfect,but it was only 30 miles away and i got it for £21.55!
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I shall know more tomorrow when i collect it!
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Last post by Vantman Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:44 pm
Red Shed in thumpage
by Philip Chidlow » Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:17 am
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Just seen Facebook: The BX Tim and Jorge took on the Challenge has a serios front end smash. :( Luckily nobody hurt, but the 'Red Shed' is not a...
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Excellent. Well done :) I can supply a PDF of the art for the bonnet chevrons if you like! And I think I have a spare Challenge plaque too.
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Last post by George Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:54 am
Wheres Vince and his 16TXi
by Tim Leech » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:35 am
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Have I missed something, ive noticed Vince (bx16petrolsaloon) hasnt posted for 3 months, I miss his very polite and enthusiastic posts, anyone know...
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Ok Mick, glad hes ok! :D
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Last post by Paul296 Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:49 am
does anyone know the whereabouts of
by citronut » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:51 am
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JohnD from the FCF was at my workshop on Thursaday with his C5,
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Typical N.I. plate. Worthless, but many a good combination can be had for peanuts!
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Last post by JayW Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:27 pm
First bx in 5 years -- essex area --- shows ?
by adamparis54321 » Fri Oct 12, 2012 4:37 pm
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hi
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So I drove 20 minutes from where I live and bought a pug 106
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Last post by Mickey taker Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:04 pm
On the road again.
by Mothman » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:10 pm
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Thanks to my mate Tim, the BX16TGS is back on the road again, whilst dodging the showers managed to do the bodge with some brass pipe on the leaking...
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A black one with green writing on it Malcolm.
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Last post by citronut Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:17 am
Another MOT pass!!
by Mothman » Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:22 pm
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Took the TZD for the MOT yesterday and a fail as expected.
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Ah, we have to fix the leak on Ali's white one first! It's starting to gobble it up a bit. What with being a very high mileage wagon I intend to...
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Last post by Mothman Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:15 pm
A Quandry AKA I want a T/D
by Tim Leech » Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:06 am
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I went to look at a possible Ecosse Challenge candidate yesterday (DTR estate) which turned out to be scrap fodder sadly, so my thoughs are what to...
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Complete with spare front bonnet - just as well it doesn't need a rear one!
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:34 pm
P2 16V standard exhaust / back box.
by frog » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:04 am
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I'm just wondering what the original for my car would have looked like.
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Jesus, that is exhaust twattery at its best, haha :)
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Last post by Kitch Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:13 pm
GTI or TZI or TZS
by ghaddon1701 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:45 pm
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Hi everyone,
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btw, that looks an amazing vehicle and a full history that is even more amazing! Worth contacting the owner and asking to see the registration...
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Last post by kiwi Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:25 pm
RED BX ESTATE ON YOU KNOW WHERE BAY
by bookman » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:07 pm
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To save anyone else from making the same mistake,this car has many faults not listed/photographed on ebygum.The windscreen has a crack and a...
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No,I should have been a bit clearer...it was a warning in case anyone was thinking of buying it,or travelling to look at it.
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Last post by bookman Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:56 pm
Bx t-shirts on ebay
by Mike P » Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:13 pm
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I think we should have a BX club t-shirt with a montage of the above wheel trims/alloys on it :) Each piccy has a tick box so you can tick off which...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:02 am
BX Club at the NEC - cars offered
by Dollywobbler » Tue May 22, 2012 5:04 pm
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Ok then. Let's have firm expressions of interest. Before you offer your car up, please note the following:
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Mike - if you've got stands and things, it'd be fun to make Timex look like the Work In Progress that it is. That'd go handily with the plastic drip...
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Last post by citsncycles Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:22 pm
Parts anybody?
by Mike Holdstock » Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:11 pm
I am finally and very sadly having to let go of a 19Gti 89 black and a red 1990 14RE injection since the neighbours are complaining and I have...
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Last post by Mike Holdstock Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:11 pm
BX GTi, Shed of the week!
by Vantman » Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:48 pm
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BX GTi Shed of the week on Pistonheads.
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Ah thanks everybody! Looking forward to meeting you all at some point...is anything planned for the Southeast? Wynand :)
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Last post by BXGTIlover Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:52 am
Missing a BX
by Tim Leech » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:10 am
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Strange, the last few weeks Ive really missed driving a BX regularly (I used the 19TZD quite a bit befoe I sold it), the DTR doesnt get much use and...
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at my peak, i could do a clutch on a bx in under 4 hours. They are by far the easiest car i have ever done a clutch on, its just a matter of...
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Last post by Vanny Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:59 am
retirement
by barry badger » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:59 pm
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One of my tzd estates is being retired next month (mot due) It's been a fantastic car and still drives really well but its time has come. It will be...
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Ok cheers Barry.
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:18 am
Replacement swivel joint boots
by Jaba » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:21 pm
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Having had a succession of steering swivel ball joint failures after about 12 months use I now have 3 good joints needing new boots.
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I wouldn't bother they will probably rot after one winter, I use good joints, Delphi or First line, they have a very good life span.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:35 am
Nowt to do with BXs - Olympic 50p pieces!
by KevR » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:03 am
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Mate of mine is a collector os.. well, just about everything really. Cars, bicycles, milk bottles, house bricks, cigarette packets, Dinky toys, the...
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I'll ask Nick which spares he's got and maybe you can do a deal! I've got the show jumping/equestrian one if that's any good to you...?
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Last post by KevR Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:27 am
The GT takes a thump #%!!%%#!
by B-Hive » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:08 am
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So it was wet today, and on the way home from Tech I decided that the pup needed some food..
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Excellent stuff, glad thinks worked out in your favour!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:53 pm
Bobby from Holland's BX14
by Mothman » Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:14 am
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Met Bobby from Holland yesterday afternoon with his much loved BX14 with well over 300k on its original engine too.
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They also had a casette box holder below where the electric mirror/foglamps switches are too. Shame we never got them.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:49 pm
bx in lock up
by barry badger » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:12 pm
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I've known about a bx in crosby liverpool for about 6 months now, it's in a lock up and covered over too. An old chap comes once a month takes it for...
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Follow him then.
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Last post by Mothman Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:19 pm
should i spray my valver french racing blue
by patersom10 » Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:57 pm
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Recently purchased a valver in alpine white, looks tatty and needs a respray. I don't know if im going mad but the urge to spray it in the old...
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Racing Citroens tend(ed in the BXs day) to be white.
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Last post by KevR Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:58 am
TXD badge
by Mothman » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:30 am
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Hoorah, my mate Tim gave me a TXD badge yesterday. Been looking for one for nearly 7 years.
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Thanks bud but all sorted n stuck now.
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Last post by Mothman Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:06 am
Digit . . . dig it!
by Paul296 » Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:22 pm
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Anyone want to see some lovely pics of a VERY nice Digit? Check these out . . .
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You got it Franklin, you got it! :D He's a very enthusiastic XM owner dontcha' know? - so he can't be all bad . . .
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Last post by Paul296 Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:03 pm
abs sensor
by fast16v » Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:25 pm
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hi all. new to forums, have 91 16v imported to ireland, full respray, engine out, rings, seals,belts wheels refurbished and badly need front...
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The sensors are also made by ATE
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Last post by smiffy1071 Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:17 pm
I love French boot sales....
by KevR » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:18 am
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...and autojumbles.
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Mostly for older ones with separate ignition switch and red starter button (or cable pull starter) - same as H van, so pretty simple stuff really. It...
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Last post by KevR Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:11 pm
Oh bugger again!!
by Mothman » Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:16 pm
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Took the TGS out yesterday for a hard thrash and this evening there is green blood everywhere. Look like the octopus has failed, at least i now have...
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Hi Malcolm,
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Last post by citronut Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:54 am
So, what have I bought?!
by Dollywobbler » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:57 pm
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It occurs to me that I've no idea what the spec actually is on a TXD. I've owned two TGDs and a Valver (plus the Mk1 RD of course) so I guess TXD is...
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Never mind, Im off Saturday and working sunday until half 4.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:19 pm
Roof bar help!
by Russ » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:18 pm
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Hello all,
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Russ I am in New Zealand.....
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Last post by kiwi Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:03 pm
A BX Fan
by Tim Leech » Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:38 pm
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I had a regular rather portly but very jolly customer of mine in today, he was just passing and popped in for a chin wag and to ask some advice about...
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I have a few mates of mine that are in their early 20s and are car guys , who think the BX's are ace, but dont remember them as they were out of...
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:24 am
Might have to lose a few BXs
by kiwi » Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:04 pm
Apparently from October 1st over here in the back end of nowhere (NZ) from that date we will have to pay to put vehicle licences on Hold currently...
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Last post by kiwi Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:04 pm
Another MK 1
by Mothman » Sat Aug 25, 2012 3:15 pm
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The Morris Minor sold well today so i have agreed to take Malcolm's MK 1 off him.
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Hope your mother feels better soon, Andy
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Last post by docchevron Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:02 am
c/o macplaxton 1992 BX 19 TXD AUTO update
by macplaxton » Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:29 pm
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Following the mystery of the jumped cambelt mentioned in this thread . I have a couple of updates to report.
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by macplaxton Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:33 am
BX 30th Anniv. strips
by Philip Chidlow » Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:27 pm
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Just found a couple of these stickers (red with white type) lurking in my office. Anyone want one (£3.50 ea)? I will bring to CXM.
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Mine have gone a bit curly - it's all that bloody rain. :(
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Last post by Paul296 Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:51 pm
Rear light differences
by KevR » Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:01 pm
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Can anyone enlighten me as to the differences between the various BX hatch rear light units? I'm sure I remember reading something on the subject...
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Do you mean this ?
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Last post by KevR Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:21 am
Bye bye rear windscreen.
by Wooscary » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:55 am
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Argh. Woke up this morning to find a nice big hole in rear screen.
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Andy, that's a really kind offer, thanks very much! It would make much more sense in some ways to replace the whole tailgate, as the paint on mine is...
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Last post by Wooscary Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:52 am
The last 16V in Britain...
by JayW » Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:19 pm
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We all now the figures are never completely accurate but according to onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; There is only one BX 16V left in...
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I've got some press stuff with a D-plate car (and a C-plate GTi) but I've never actually seen a D plate 16v in the flesh, or even on something like a...
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Last post by deltic Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:19 pm
Mirrors
by Jaba » Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:03 pm
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I'm gonna ramble a bit here...............
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IIRC the passenger side mirror was convex and the drivers side flat plate.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:34 am
New Stickers.
by mds141 » Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:42 pm
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^^bx> Hi all trying to gauge interest into getting a batch of underbonnet stickers made plus the TOTAL sticker on the rear window. Roverman had some...
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Sunday Mick, fine by me.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:56 pm
mudflaps
by RobC » Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:13 pm
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Now I know original ones will be nigh on impossible to find, but can anyone recommend some fairly generic ones that will fit a 16v in the meantime?...
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Sorry can't help with sourcing them but I thought I'd just leave this here.
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Last post by frog Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:55 am
Rear Wiper Switch
by Tim Leech » Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:23 pm
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Picked up a NOS grey rear wiper switch for the TZI at the ICCCCCR as its quite worn, seems its from an Estate as its got the intermittant function...
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PM'ed
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Last post by NeilGP Sat Aug 25, 2012 3:30 pm
help please
by Mickey taker » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:35 am
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Is there anyone going to the tech weekend and the CX show who will have a spare £20.00 in there pocket?
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I know but have never needed til now as I use
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Last post by Mickey taker Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:42 pm
my old bx
by rodney68 » Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:59 pm
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went to work last night and my old bx was outside so went to have a chat with owner seems he has nowt but trouble with it since he bought it off...
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Can't have been valeo or Luk then???
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:59 pm
rented storage space / workspace
by themildbunch » Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:03 pm
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Living in a terrace, at the moment, I sadly don't have any off road parking space and need to swap the engine on our TD estate after the recent lucas...
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HaHa, you remember it well. I think i've got even more crap in it now than last time, just need to organise it all better to actually make room to...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:57 pm
Speedline Refurb?
by Tim Leech » Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:22 pm
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Ive picked up a set of Graphite Speedlines of Jayboy for the 16TRZS, they are in tidy nick asides the usual corrosion on the silver rim which is...
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Spare time is something that is quite lacking, I actually bought 5 wheels of Justin, so may have a go at the spare myself and see how it comes off...
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Last post by Paul296 Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:28 pm
Second time's a charm---have i forgotten something?
by B-Hive » Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:23 am
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Well it has been several months since last attempted to recover the TRS MK1..
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But thats it NO MORE...3 BXs are quite enough
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:50 pm
Anyone need a BX bringing from France?
by KevR » Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:09 pm
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Bit of a long shot, and short notice, but a friend of mine (Paul W from on here) is having a camper van brought over on a transporter from UK to...
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I can almost hear all the clicking of browsers being switched to Leboncoin :lol:
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