Correct alternator belt?
by ed4ferrets » Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:58 am
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GSF had none in stock so got this from a local factor. Before I attempt to fit it can anyone confirm QH part no QBR5700 is correct for a TD?
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Cheers Doc, didn't want to remove old belt only to find new one wrong size :shock: :x
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Last post by ed4ferrets Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:30 am
Christmas Goodies
by little rich » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:13 pm
Dear all BX Club members
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Last post by little rich Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:13 pm
Validation from a 7-year-old
by Oscar » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:18 pm
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Friend of mine came around the other day with his young son. The kid leapt out of their Micra, stopped dead when he saw the BX, and said Wow Dad!...
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I was about that age when my Dad got a BX, and I'm still excited by hydraulic Citroens now that I'm approaching 30.
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Last post by stuart_hedges Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:15 am
Help needed to save BX!!
by ren16tx » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:16 pm
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I have a BX19rd auto,D reg, i have tryed selling it, with no takers, i don't want to scrap it! However, i do not have the money to repair it at a...
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My old BX was so bad that it would lower in 2 seconds and pump back up then lower again in a cycle of madness. The 2 rubber pipes would pop off...
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Last post by Way2go Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:38 pm
MOT DAY
by Tim Leech » Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:47 pm
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Gts in for her 2nd MOT under my ownership, yes ive owned it over a year! New oil and filter (genuine Citroen one) and put a new budget tyre on the...
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16v also passed her MOT today, a tweak on the emissions again was all that was needed, mind you its done 85 miles in a year so I need to use it more....
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:04 pm
BX 1600 MISSING on decelleration
by John » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:32 pm
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I've a problem with my BX 1600 RS (petrol). Since having the valve stem oil seals redone - engine was smoking badly and failed MoT on emissions - the...
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You should hear a Morris Minor! They 'fart' every gear change and using engine breaking is just great! :lol: 8)
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Last post by BX Bandit Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:39 am
Is it a bit sad when......
by Kitch » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:29 pm
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....you finish work at 6pm and decide to travel 10 miles or so to pick up your BX which is moored up out of town, and then get excited as you get...
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It's a different kind of car to the TVR really. To most the BX is just an everyday smoker, whereas to most the TVR is not a viable daily drive.
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Last post by Kitch Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:16 pm
Feeling like a Spare Part II
by toddao » Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:27 pm
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I now quite enjoy going to the Ferrari/Maserati/Bentley/Lamborghini dealership in the next town. Not that I'm in the market for any such tin, but, as...
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Even thought they do ferraris mostly I imagine they are far more useful than my local main dealer who YET AGAIN got the parts wrong, even though I...
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Last post by Kitch Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:26 pm
BX Stats Update
by MULLEY » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:18 pm
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One for the mods i guess, anychance you could update the following on the site please? It would be interesting to have a historical database year on...
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I chose a BX16 specifically! :P
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Last post by Aerodynamica Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:44 am
OK it's not entirely BX
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:39 pm
... but please take a look at my BXagon team's site. I'm doing a blog and although it's not really got a lot to say at the moment it will give you...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:39 pm
hello from anoher newbie
by nige! » Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:55 pm
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Hi.. i signed up spme time ago... then had a fall out with my PC. Anyhow just signing in to say hello, my name is Nigel, I have a BX19 Deisel as an...
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Aye up Nigel, welcome along mate. Post some pictures up of your car and tell us more about it please.
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Last post by nige! Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:21 pm
My ideal BX
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:48 pm
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What would your real-world ideal BX be? By that I mean not someone's fantasy 20,000 mile 16v turbo estate with air con and seven seats etc etc......
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Can I put a vote in for a 19TRi estate in white , with the factory wheel trims? All the performance I'll ever need (the Hurricane has been plenty...
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Last post by Mark Dunmore Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:09 pm
Yellow or silver?
by toddao » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:38 am
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I've reached a bit of a crossroads with the ole yellow BX. Now I know why there's no Mk.1 Breaks left! Over the last two years I've done a lot of...
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Great Stuff! 8)
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:24 am
The Sunroof game
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:50 am
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OK, I know all estates only had sunroofs as an accessorie/option. I know some 14's and a smattering of Mk 1s didn't have them. But did the 16v always...
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The Kiwi 16 Valve on another thread doesn't appear to have a sunroof fitted...
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:57 pm
Back on the road
by Matt H » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:44 am
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Hi all,
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Just out of interest, how much would you have to lower compression before Turbocharging becomes safe?
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Last post by DavidRutherford Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:27 pm
12 cylinder Diesel
by BX Bandit » Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:44 am
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12 cyl BX Challenge! Try shoe horning this one in!
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The whole thing is bigger than a turbine in a power station. It's bloomin huge! I mean, does it have 'injectors' or funnels? A fuel pump or just a...
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Last post by BX Bandit Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:34 pm
Hurricane Interior Question
by Hurricane » Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:42 pm
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Hi, looking at selling the Hurricane interior, the Green interior from the old car. It's all there, in excellent, unmarked condition.
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In all reality, it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
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Last post by docchevron Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:49 am
BX Club Christmas Gifts
by little rich » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 pm
Dear All
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Last post by little rich Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 pm
Workhorse
by toddao » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:08 pm
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I'm always amazed with how much one can carry in the back of a BX Break. Though technically this isn't 'in' - being a few centimetres hanging out the...
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Nowt wrong with recyling and you're also doing your bit for charity at the same time.
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Last post by cavmad Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:58 pm
AlanS (Alan Smith)
by jonkw » Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:08 pm
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It is with massive regret that I have to announce the passing away of Alan Smith, known to us all as AlanS, of Hervey Bay, Queensland.
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Sorry I've been away so long and only just found out the news .RIP,Alan.
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Last post by BX596 Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:24 pm
High Compression head?
by kiwi » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:51 pm
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Been watching this car on Trademe thats the Kiwi version of online auction site.
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UK spec ones had a compression of 8.4:1 (in 1989)which is remarkably low for an engine of that spec - ie GTi - many of its competitors being around...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:51 am
Quick question about paint codes
by Aerodynamica » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:36 pm
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I'm hoping to get the code for the BX, is this it?
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Rear bumper could do with being repainted as since i had the front one done its a bit dull in comparison :D
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:59 am
bx16v model cars (miniture)
by james cartledge » Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:53 pm
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any 1 got one or know if they are out there im looking for a scale model of a bx 16v (as well as a real one)
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Yes, Mat, what's that? :wink: :D
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:26 pm
Making smoke
by jonathan_dyane » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:22 pm
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Well, I'm glad to report that I have just arrived back home without incident in my new TZD Turbo estate.
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I must be getting old and boring; I'd rather have the MPG...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:57 pm
A Hardened BX
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:26 am
OK there isn't really much everyday need for this, but I was wondering what would be the most vulnerable part of a BX if you were driving over rough...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:36 pm
your location
by bill o » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:44 pm
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why is there so much secrecy concerning members location.members often ask for or offer items and it would be helpfull to know if they are in my part...
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Not sure if it's still around but once upon a time we did have one of those interactive map things on the site :?
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Last post by ken newbold Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:55 pm
Unpleasant drive
by stuart_hedges » Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:45 pm
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Who else was out in the torrential rain last night? It was absolutely apocalyptic down here and I really didn't enjoy my A25 run from Bromley to...
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Should the wheelarch liners look the same on both sides? I've just had a look underneath and I reckon David and Kitch might be right - I honestly...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:35 pm
Classic Insurance
by Tim Leech » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:04 am
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It seems that BXs are being accepted as classics by some, I insured the TRS through Lancaster Insurance on a small mileage policy yesterday for...
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Aye true enough plus you should get the real value for them should something happen. Suits me because I change cars like the weather with the...
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Last post by cavmad Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:18 pm
BX spares
by RWL999 » Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:41 am
A number of useful spare parts available. I used to own various BX models over a period of 12 years or so. Several front and rear light lens, 2...
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Last post by RWL999 Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:41 am
Alternative Wheels
by scagnetti » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:06 am
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My '88 19RD estate is suffering from loose-wheel-cover syndrome, and it got me thinking about suitable alternatives. What I'm suggesting in this...
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Or try Saxo/Berlingo trims like I had on my RD Turbo.
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Last post by Jayboy Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:27 pm
The sad story of a Mk.1 Leader Break
by toddao » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:21 pm
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Also from BX World, the French website. As bought in 2005 as a restoration project
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Good luck finding one Chris! A source I saw the other day suggested that 500 were produced, not 300. Still blinkin' rare though!
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Last post by Jayboy Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:35 pm
For future reference: Side Skirts
by Matt H » Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:22 am
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As I'm sure many of you know, I am on the lookout for a pair of side skirts for my car.
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I found that a hot air gun turned down low to avoid blistering the GRP work well with a wallpaper scraper to prise / slit the bonded seal apart.
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Last post by Mike P Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:13 am
drums on a bx???????
by rob-bx16v » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:17 pm
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since when did a bx have drums??????? they even have them listed for the gti and 16v :lol: :roll:
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yeah, he must surely mean discs, I mean, even teh BX 11 got rear discs!!!!
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Last post by jonkw Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:28 pm
Here's a little tip...
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:10 pm
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... Often, when I get in a BX and drive in sunny conditions I have always found the reflection of the top of the instrument binacle very intrusive....
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C'mon Phil we're waiting for this photo of you in your 'chaps!'
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Last post by toddao Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:17 pm
My new RD
by scagnetti » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:35 pm
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Hello, fellow BX'ers. I'm pleased to have found this forum and all the handy tips and info posted, having just acquired my third Magnetic Blue...
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That is proper tidy! Always nice to see an estate that's been loved rather than being used as a builder's van.
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Last post by stuart_hedges Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:33 pm
good news for modern man
by B-Hive » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:09 pm
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hi
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Mine's defintately not quiet, so you're not alone Mulley! Mind you the valver does have uber short gearing which doesn't help, and the 16v lump is...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:35 am
who was in the alfa?
by Gary » Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:31 pm
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was anyone from this club in a alfa romeo in the northhampton area tonight about 6 .00pm .lots of light flashing from the alfa, and me slowing...
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Not always used to the varying controls in different models of cars......I must admit to having in the past given a vigorous windscreen wash at some...
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Last post by M Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:43 pm
Whose pic is this???
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:57 am
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Help. I want to use this ppic in the promotional material for the BXagon Challenge. I can't find it any more on this Forum - anyone know who posted...
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looks suspiciously like one of our Kiwi brethren, Phil. :idea:
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Last post by kiwi Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:24 am
Newbie seeking alloy rims
by Nigel Bickle » Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:52 pm
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Hi. I've had a few BX's previously -and have just returned to the fold with a 1990 BX 1.9Gti.
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Roy -pm sent. Thanks
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Last post by Nigel Bickle Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:27 pm
BX Pick-up
by toddao » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:08 pm
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I don't know if this has been posted before. As seen on the French BX club 'BX World'. Looks as though an Mk.1 Break got sacrificed..
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What a waste of a Mk1 estate.
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Last post by DavidRutherford Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:02 am
Oi Hedges, give us the story here!
by Aerodynamica » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:24 pm
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Just spotted this photo of the nice blue estate with big new dents in it!
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Stuart, I've sent a PM. We should meet up on Friday, I think.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:37 am
BX AD 1985
by OwenS » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:31 pm
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Just spotted this:
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Luckly I managed to get hold of a good 14 pump so I have a spare!! Will be keeping the Sportka and splitting the mileage between the two, prob get...
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Last post by OwenS Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:25 pm
2009 Calendar
by little rich » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:08 am
just a quick line to say that we have updated our site with loads more goodies.
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Last post by little rich Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:08 am
GSF Rock
by kiwi » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:42 pm
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Today they arrived the FDV Kit and Octopus pipe I ordered from GSF last Wednesday exactly a week to the day 8)
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by docchevron Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:55 pm
new "MK1" BX REGISTER!
by ren16tx » Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:08 am
I have decided to officialy start a MK1 BX register,in the CCC,
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Last post by ren16tx Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:08 am
Richard Grant ??
by Toddman » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:35 pm
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Not the actor but a styling company - I found this in my collection but has anyone heard of them or seen anything from them?
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forgot to mention they changed theyre name from rga to rgm
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Last post by rob-bx16v Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:28 pm
Grolliffe takes a trip.....to Paris
by DLM » Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:03 pm
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Delivered a carload of posessions and clothes to Paris for daughter number two who is about to start a 3 year course there : BX estate loadspace well...
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Paris - or at least the northern bits I was driving in was none too scary on the Wednesday evening or Friday morning: lots of stop-start and lights....
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Last post by DLM Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:37 pm
Scrap attack!
by toddao » Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:56 pm
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Off we go again to the French scrapyards but this time to meet up with some other central European members of the BX Club : Carl (TB2) and Remy...
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Rape a Fiat Coupe? :twisted:
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Last post by Matt H Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:10 pm
Spammy Members
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:21 pm
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Just noticed - whilst looking for a contact on the Memberlist section, there are loads of bogus members around the 150 mark. Can we do something to...
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I know it must be impossible to guarantee that every member is kosher, but something like this lacks 'excitement/significance' because of the...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:18 pm
Stuff
by Toddman » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:13 pm
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A few questions really and a bit of info :D
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Great stuff, got 'em thanks very much for sharing 8)
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