Is the BX Gone and forgotten?
by toddao » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:42 am
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'There might have been a slowdown in production...' Er, yeah, slightly. And that stuff about it being better quality cos it's..
a Spanish spoiler
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As regards its claimed purpose, to flow air and lower the rear of the car at speed,
Er, kinda, it's supposed to add downforce to push the car down...
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BX colours
by jonathan_dyane » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:54 pm
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I was having a wander and came across this.
Surely the BX wasn't available in all these colours? I remember many of them from 70s A-series and GSs!
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Don't rely on websites for a colour match... it will only be an approximation anyway, and everyone's monitors are different too!
This is true &...
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Last post by Way2go Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:32 pm
New owner - questions
by Schnakey » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:20 am
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Picked up a BX 4x4 GTI last night, is a in beautiful condition with 81k on the clock.
Am a bit worried about it. Overnight the car has sunk right...
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Its normal for BX to sink to the floor overnight - but - naturally not normal (may be common) for them to leak.
If its a front strut area that's...
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Last post by jeremy Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:10 pm
Citromobile 2008
by toddao » Tue May 13, 2008 6:53 am
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Did anyone get over to Utrecht this year? Found this fellas photo collection on Flickr - some great Cits and many BXs - that one with two steering...
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i fitted a hand pump on the dash of the bus!!! :lol:
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Last post by docchevron Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:03 pm
Global warming?
by Geoffrey Gould » Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:14 am
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Have a look at this
Makes you wonder dosnt it.
Cheers.
Geoff.
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Although this is a long way off topic, I am minded to make the following observation:
Weather in United kingdom, 2008.
January, cold, wet,...
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Last post by docchevron Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:07 am
Hey Big Spender
by toddao » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:38 pm
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I just bankrupted myself buying these items on Ebay. I wondered whether someone was having a laugh hereabouts? I would have got these for 1p but...
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Maybe he started the price low to try and attract a flood of interest, I've been caught out by that before. A few weeks ago I put a brand new Rover...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:37 am
The saddest thing to do
by kiwi » Fri May 30, 2008 11:41 am
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Is dismantle another BX :cry:
Its even sadder when you come across a BX that basically go a Full service history and a fastidous owner and lower...
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Well as planned and reassured by you guys :wink:
The seats on the left went in and I got to say went for a couple of hours drive on them along the...
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Last post by kiwi Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:59 pm
Follow the yellow break road
by toddao » Tue May 20, 2008 8:54 pm
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Had a rather sobering couple of hours this morning, peering at the underside of the yellow fella with Frank - the proprietor of the friendly Citroen...
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Cheers Doc i will keep a look out for 4.5 mm pipe and a tool for flairing the ends.
may even go and see if the local main stealer has a tool the...
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Last post by kermit the frog Sat May 31, 2008 4:21 pm
BX weights
by Matt H » Mon May 19, 2008 6:38 pm
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Hi all,
The other day I was switching the grey centre console to a black one from a 16v (to match the seats), when I noticed that there was...
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
yes, it's one of those great tastes along with diesel, petrol and swigging out of a beer in which someone has dropped a...
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Last post by toddao Thu May 29, 2008 9:32 pm
Suspension on highest setting for dismantling
by mtbxathena » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:09 am
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Evening all. Is it possible to set the suspension on its highest setting and somehow block off the pipes on all 4 corners to allow me to dismantle my...
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Hi All. Its all in bits now, thanks for the safety advice. Regards, Mick.
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Last post by mtbxathena Sun May 25, 2008 11:57 am
Is there any hope for my paint?
by djoptix » Mon May 12, 2008 3:07 pm
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My 16v has not only gone pink, it's gone almost completely matt. I was thinking that this was all OK and that it would be kind of rat look ... but...
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Halfrauds used to sell a clay bar on its own (I got one or two in a sale), and they do work a treat for big tarry spots, as well as cleaning other...
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Last post by cavmad Sat May 24, 2008 8:32 am
Calling Jeff (Gazpacho Andulus)
by MULLEY » Thu May 15, 2008 12:16 am
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Hi,
i pm'd you about those rear arms & havent heard anything?
Anybody know if Jeff is ok?
Cheers
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Thanks Mulley. I'm stripping all the lights etc so anyone needs? Also the tow-bar MUST be rescued. Anyone need?
Regards
chris
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Last post by gazpacho andulus Fri May 23, 2008 6:06 am
Tatton park classic car rally
by pinfold » Thu May 22, 2008 9:54 am
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Does anybody know if there are any bx's showing??
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No idea. Depends how anal the organisers are about what constitutes a classic I guess??
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Last post by docchevron Thu May 22, 2008 8:00 pm
J175GCR
by Terry » Tue May 20, 2008 10:25 pm
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Well, I've had GRX about a year now, and what a lovely year of motoring. She didn't disappoint in anything. I know I've posted this bit before, but...
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toddao, I'm in North Suffolk, although I originally come from West Norfolk.
For the last few years I've been tucked up in a small hamlet of 29...
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Last post by Terry Wed May 21, 2008 10:51 pm
rare accessory found for bx break "familial "
by BX19GTI1988 » Wed May 14, 2008 12:05 am
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Hi everybody Here is the last accessory found for my break TZI automatic, a rare original third rear seat for children .This equipment was only...
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I think there were some add-on seats sold in the UK market, but from companies fabricating a range of seats for various makes themselves.
Yeah,...
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Last post by cavmad Sun May 18, 2008 11:05 pm
BX 'Collection'
by toddao » Fri May 09, 2008 11:30 am
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It's strange what turns up. How about this BX decor set - everything you need to turn your everyday vehicle into a limited edition 'Collection'
I...
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Larvely Chintz interior on the BX Cottage m'dear (I have seen it in all its magnificence ) - but it's an established Citroen special edition name...
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Last post by DLM Sat May 17, 2008 3:39 pm
Artwork
by toddao » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:58 pm
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Last post by kermit the frog Fri May 09, 2008 9:31 pm
what have i done
by kermit the frog » Fri May 09, 2008 8:58 pm
Can anyone help me the forum seems to have gone all WIDE screen on me and i can't read all of the post's without scrolling across the page.
I am sure...
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Last post by kermit the frog Fri May 09, 2008 8:58 pm
LHM Cleaner???
by kiwi » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:08 pm
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Saw this on trademe
Your citroen's hydraulic fluid, LHM, resembles an intense 'neon' green.
The dish in the foreground shows old and...
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A warning to any D owners who may be tempted to put old (or new) Hydraflush into their fuel tank - dont, it really buggers the lubricating properties...
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Last post by M Fri May 09, 2008 4:52 pm
BX 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Bearing replacement
by Gordon » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:18 am
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Hi, I've just put the engine back into the car, after doing the clutch. Unfortunately I allowed the rear subframe/diff to tilt substantially which...
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he did indeed mean the propshaft bearing, turns out the bearing is identical to one on a Merc!
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Last post by Vanny Wed May 07, 2008 9:23 pm
The Saga of Magoo and the wayward apprentice.
by Charlotte » Sat May 03, 2008 10:13 am
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It's a sad day for Charlotte.
After a conspiracy to withhold the information from me, and lay the blame at my beautiful car (!), I discovered a...
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I am a real Charlotte,
so was the other one, a REAL NUTTER anyway!
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Last post by docchevron Wed May 07, 2008 2:50 pm
Junkyard Dog
by toddao » Sat May 03, 2008 8:22 pm
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Following a 6 month old tip off from Remy ( member :BX19GTI1988) we went in search of a Mk.1 estate lying in a scrapyard in Mulhouse, just across the...
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Roverman wrote
Did u get the sunroof deflector off todd and the Mk1 mudflaps, very rare I think?
I got the sun-roof deflector but the flaps I...
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Last post by toddao Sun May 04, 2008 8:02 am
Bxclub parts courier
by simonbx17 » Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:14 pm
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just a thought how would members feel i bought a td bx estate or c15 van and i couriered parts for you lot :? in return all i would ask in return is...
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ah yes of course and micheal caine but not alot people know that :lol:
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Last post by simonbx17 Sat May 03, 2008 12:21 am
TXD Turbo?
by detheridge » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:07 pm
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Hi folks,
I dug out an old BX leaflet today from around 1992 that listed a TXD turbo 'avaliable from May 92' Same spec as the TZD although offering...
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Oh dear, they must be pretty bad then :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Fri May 02, 2008 11:23 pm
2CV run?
by stuart_hedges » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:11 am
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I saw lots of 2CVs this morning on my way to work along the A27 to Brighton, including some French-registered vans. Anyone know what the event was?
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Thanks Terry, they were heading towards Newhaven or Dover so that's probably it. Can't honestly remember if they were French plates or French-style...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:28 am
New bumpers
by Matt H » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:10 pm
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Hi everyone,
They need a bit of work, but I think it will be worth it when I'm finished.
As you can see from the picture, the front one needs a bit...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I've given up with wimmin, I really do believe they are all untrustworthy evil wenches..
Cars are a much better past...
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Last post by docchevron Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:07 pm
Anyone Got A Radio Sacnner?
by Terry » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:23 pm
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'evennin all, as some good copper used to say way back when....
Does anyone have a radio scanner they'd like to sell.
I'm looking for a desktop...
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Got to agree with Terry on that point, seemed a bit daft to join a club, tell of the cars woes & then blatently lie when trying to sell it :shock:...
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum Outage...
by CitroXim » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:23 pm
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My apologies for the outage this evening..
Pipex went into a big sulk around here and threw all of its toys out of its pram :cry: Everyone I know...
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i was reading it as forum orange, but i've been working at the computer all day!
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Last post by Vanny Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:17 pm
New Plates
by rob-bx16v » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:38 pm
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:D
From this......
To this......
( spells citroen 16v bx ) but i wont display it illegaly though as i dont want to loose the plate or...
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i like the americans strange ruling that if you fill in the right forms you can have a bit of peper in the windscreen instead of a 'penalty plate'...
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Last post by Vanny Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:16 pm
Call me sad..
by toddao » Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:50 am
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I'm happy to have finally tracked down not one but two of these and in the right colour. Yes, that's right Mk.1 fog-light switches! I haven't been...
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Hi Tod
I would love a set of those for my TZD as they really are at least twice the size of the uk spec ones.
Thanks also for your kind thoughts for...
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Last post by kermit the frog Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:21 am
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Last post by toddao Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:54 pm
shell v diesel
by simonbx17 » Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:17 pm
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evening, i just wandered has anyone tried Shell's V diesel :?: is it any good or is it a gimmick :arrow: i've tried bp ultimate but not noticed any...
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hi all,
i've just completed 620 miles on a tank of shell v diesel and i'm impressed she seems to pull better, smoke less on full throttle and also...
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Last post by simonbx17 Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:41 pm
Many Thanks Doc
by DLM » Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:31 pm
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A belated but very heartfelt thank you to the Doc for dismembering Silver Machine for the common good last weekend. There's a pile of parts there for...
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I shall be there sat and sun all things being equal, although the police are busy blowing a house in a neighbouring street at the moment that had...
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Last post by docchevron Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:15 am
Smugness days over
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:34 pm
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I am not alone in getting a little smug recently about the fact I can run our ZX TD on a mix of DERV and veg oil... Saving £££s over a year.
Well...
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It's quite addictive in tunnels :P
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Last post by Kitch Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:11 am
Any of these appeal?
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:52 pm
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I was toying with the idea of a plate for the 16v, but all I could think of - like C1TBX (£850) - were either too expensive or not available...
But...
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I saw that outside LWT once!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:53 pm
BX16v How much is it worth???
by pinfold » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:20 pm
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i have just had my 16v written off by a painter and decorater, peforming a silly u-turn!!!!
So, i am now in negotiations with my insurance company...
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Nice going Pinfold. Where are you in Cheshire? You can't be too far from me...
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Last post by djoptix Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum problems
by jonkw » Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:50 pm
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Yes, I know.
Firstly, as some of you will be aware, I've been working away on contracts in Lincoln and then Stoke with limited wi-fi most of the...
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Just wanted to drop a note that I got that error again and this time it was more persitent. I wasn't able to access any bxclub.co.uk url I had in my...
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Last post by TB2 Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:13 am
Weird BX
by toddao » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:19 pm
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Last post by nstarmore Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:52 am
BXClub Tax Disc Holder
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:50 pm
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Should be about £4.95
they will be done in a week or so.
(Richard asked me to post pic)
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As promised.....more and more items are being added daily to our site.
www.cargifts4u.com
New this week......
BX Club Clock - ideal for your...
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Last post by little rich Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:19 pm
BX Club fleece top with hood
by little rich » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:03 am
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Have just got today the sample of the BX Club Fleece with hood.
Must say it has come out very well indeed.......
As soon as I have photgraphed I...
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In addition to the Fleece with Hood
.....more and more items are being added daily to our site.
www.cargifts4u.com
New this week......
BX Club...
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Last post by little rich Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:18 pm
Devaluation....?
by Terry » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:58 pm
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Tonight in Norwich, spotted a C5 estate, 2.1 HDi engine, 05 plate for sale.
New? About £19000.
Price? £1950
10% of the sale price in what...15...
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runs magic green blood,
Not in a C5 it isn't.
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Last post by DavidRutherford Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:36 pm
German 16V ad
by cauchoiskev » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:58 am
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Hope this isn't old hat, I hadn't seen it before. Great braking/suspension comparisons.
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OH 80's 8) i've seen that one before it's quite interesting to see the comparisons, i think the car under the sheet is a f o r d sierra estate :?...
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Last post by simonbx17 Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:55 am
Old member back with a tzd ebay gamble
by peteh » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:14 pm
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Hi all, a couple of years ago i had to say goodbye to my 1.7 txd, and goodbye to the bx forum, had a few different cars since then all of them...
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BX seems to be a recognised addiction! Welcome back! :D
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Last post by Way2go Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:21 pm
New magazine article on 16v
by nstarmore » Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:18 pm
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Not sure if anyone else has seen this but I've just picked up the latest issue of Performance French Cars (after recovering from the temporary...
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A very good read - I got my copy a couple of days ago.
When in the hands of Unity Media they did a nice selection of articles featuring Gary Coles BX...
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Last post by Toddman Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:51 pm
MEET!!
by bx tgd » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:19 pm
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We should all meet up in the summer for a barby or camping somewhere like the new forest?. ?/. any ideas? went to a meet with my old 2cv in...
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Me thinks it's the typing issue again mate.
Humour can be lost in the written word.
I got it, but then I have a dry sense of humouor..
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Last post by docchevron Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:33 pm
To remember it by
by Kitch » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:09 pm
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The BX is now unemployed until further notice :(
Can't afford to run it while owning the TVR so it's sitting the final days of it's MOT out in a...
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Bring the TVR mate, I aint driven one for quite some time!
And if you turn up in a Ford I may have to spoon you with a very cold and blunt cutlery...
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Last post by docchevron Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:15 am
just purchased!
by simonbx17 » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:54 am
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Hi, just purchased a set of saxo alloy's from cit-ren ltd been after these for ages and think they look good on the bx especially after seeing the...
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:roll: oh well, i noticed at the mot when the car was on the ramp it had a speedline as a spare :shock: so not only will i have a set of 205 1.9...
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Last post by simonbx17 Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:21 pm
Ever wondered what French BXers look like?
by toddao » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:58 pm
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This is quite unusual - rather than pictures of the cars we get the actual blokes! Fourth down is one of ours - Remy ( BX19GTI1988) . Maybe we should...
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Hi Todd
I think the graffic give a good enough reason for not wearing at tie.
or should that be KNOT wearing a tie
Regards Kermit :) :)
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Last post by kermit the frog Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:34 pm
Les Dukes of Hazzard
by toddao » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:58 pm
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If Bo and Luke had moved from Hazzard county to France..
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Jayboy wrote Where did you find the picture?
I was looking at pictures of rat rods and rat vans In Google images and for some reason that was in...
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Last post by toddao Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:49 pm
DLM's new car.
by tom » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:18 pm
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Congratulations to David for getting the venerable Grolliffe through another test. Five in a row now and hopefully many more to come.
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which word is that?
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