NEC Classic Show
by tim leech » Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:38 pm
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Went to the NEC Classic show and a darn good show it was too, but silly money as usual, £22 each to get in! Im sure it was £14 lats time, £7 parking...
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That would be more me.
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BX 4TC
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:33 am
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Shouldn't this club - representing BX's as it does (and so well!) - have a BX 4TC counted in it's membership? I am fairly sure there's at least one...
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Typical. I seem to remember seeing a French comic strip showing that DS - and the minis. I'll dig it out of collection.
The Visa Mille Pistes :lol:...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:44 pm
The BX convertible ( not real but with a picture )
by Kingswell » Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:21 pm
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Have you ever wondered what a BX convertible might look like.
I created this in photoshop ( my first time using it so bear with me ), it's what I...
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Mine needs some real life undenting. Quite a bit. Maybe I will polish it though since it is gonna be a while before I can afford some panel beating...
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Where do you keep your spares?????
by Gareth Wales » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:52 pm
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I'VE SEEN SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THE ANSWER TO THIS - mind-boggling tangles of oily things in cardboard boxes; impenetrable masses of things on the...
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thanks marty :oops: !=!!
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Last post by sleepy0905 Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:42 am
Citroen Accessory 2 - Front Armrest / Storage Box
by Mike P » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:49 pm
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Have just bought this off Ebay Germany :D
I wouldn't say that it was that usefull and you can't reach the back window switches but hey ho....
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I love it! Suits my driving position,
Yes, But I am wider than you are... :roll:
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Last post by M Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:56 pm
One down, two to go....
by Kitch » Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:08 am
Brian came and picked up the grey 16v last night. I was quite gutted to see it go! Got him home ok too, which is good.
He's already a member on here,...
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Last post by Kitch Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:08 am
BX vans
by Citroen Guru » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:18 pm
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Very impressed with this sight. I,m a long term Citroen
lover and have 5 at the moment.
87 2CV
78 AK400 van
72 DS Super
96 XM
94 BX 19td van. How...
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:shock: :D :D :D :D :D 8)
Nice one!
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Last post by docchevron Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:15 am
My inheritance = My BX
by Kingswell » Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:24 pm
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After searching the web for a couple of months, I have finally found an abundant source of information to help me with my BX which is professional...
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There are also a lot of good examples of ford capri's and cosworth's.
Gozo has a lot of examples of old classics, a lot of the taxi's there are...
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Last post by Kingswell Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:28 am
My BX 14TGE (with photos!)
by Kingswell » Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:53 am
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I promised photos by Friday, so here they are:
Let me know what you think.
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I did not bleed any air from the system, I think that its working again now. I took it for a drive this morning. At first it was a splutering a bit...
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Last post by Kingswell Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:22 am
Citroen Accessory 1 - Fire Extinguisher
by Mike P » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:47 pm
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Has anybody else got one of these? I doubt mine still works after 18 years, but is it rare :?:
Mike P.
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Nice.. I have fire extinguishers in all my vehicles but not genuine manufacturers units.
Very impressed.
Cheers
Chris G
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Last post by docchevron Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:16 am
Outer track Rod
by BX Bandit » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:07 pm
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I purchased a replacment outer track rod for the passenger side of my BX from GSF and although the part no. on the box is right, the part has the...
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Thanks guys..I am happy bunny :lol: In this case, it is the supplier to GSF who has C*cked up as they are supplying the wrong part vs part number....
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Last post by BX Bandit Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:37 am
bx seats
by rob pike » Sat Sep 23, 2006 12:20 pm
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Hi
I shall be coming to England from France where I live to visit my kids/ grandkids with my BX TD and as it has high mileage the seats are worn and...
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800 - you mean the thing that looked like a Montego?
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MOT AGAIN
by tim leech » Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:13 pm
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16vs in for one on monday, im sure it will fail as thee boot floors a bit suspect and the abs dont work! Mind you theres no ABS light so maybe they...
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Indeed and Im sure I will buy him a few beers next time were in the pub!
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Last post by tim leech Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:38 pm
Recaro Seats
by Way2go » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:45 pm
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Has anyone installed these seats in the front - or is this considered descending into barrydom? :wink: :D
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You can adjust the BX seats while driving?
Not in a 2CV ..........not without opening the door ......there aint room to get at the adjusters :roll:...
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Last post by Terry Brooks Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:39 pm
Last call for pics
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:37 pm
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Hi everyone.
If you would like your BX featured in the forthcoming BX Club 2007 calendar - which will be available as an A4-sized PDF document -...
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Want to send me your postal address phil and i can wham you a CD rammed full of BX pictures and tech docs, sales docs etc etc
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Last post by Vanny Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:05 pm
Back on the forum
by Oscar » Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:10 am
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Hi guys
Back on after starting a new job, several trips to Moscow, Siberia, Ukraine etc and general busy-ness. Good to see that the forum is as busy...
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Hi guys
Back on after starting a new job, several trips to Moscow, Siberia, Ukraine etc and general busy-ness. Good to see that the forum is as busy...
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Last post by cavmad Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:02 am
Christ on a bike!
by cavmad » Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:39 pm
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Patience tried to the max this afters. Went to get leather out of TZD and put the GTI interior into it. Got as far as the driver`s seat and door trim...
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Barnsley, that was my second project (after taking my little princess and her mum into town and spoiling them) and boy, did I ever boost...
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Last post by cavmad Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:00 am
GLOVEBOX
by tim leech » Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:30 am
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My memory is going with my old age :oops: , someone very kindly sent me a replacement glovebox which is now fitted to the TZD. Who was it so I can...
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I thought it was 800,000,000,000?
Or is that the number of times that you have applied the superlue to the glovebox? :D
Been there :cry: Doesn't...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:45 pm
English run
by rob pike » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:51 pm
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Hi
I had a very unnaventful trip to England and back to France with my little
TD Turbo and for an old car it went very well with good returns from...
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I like them!
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Last post by tim leech Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:09 pm
One touch elec windows
by BX Bandit » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:53 am
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Can this be achieved by simply swapping a conventional switch for the one touch switch or is there extra wiring/elctrical gizmos required. Anyone got...
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The reference to the passenger door is due to the confusion in diagram V111 in haynes. This has partially been converted to RHD from the original...
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Last post by jeremy Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:21 pm
Breakers On-line
by Way2go » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:34 pm
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Now that it's physically difficult to find breakers with BX's in the yard. Has anyone any experiences with the On-line breakers? Can you find the...
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Definitely not cheap in my experience eithe! I found that a sidelight was cheaper in GSF than from these merchants. :roll:
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Last post by Way2go Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:55 pm
MOT DAY!
by tim leech » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:38 am
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Tizzy dee is in for it MOt today, fingers crossed, I know it needs the exhaust and fuel lines doing and maybe the front engine mount!
Whatever needs...
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TZD is sold to a BX club member.
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Last post by tim leech Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:14 am
A friendly observation or two
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:40 pm
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On the section:
there appear to be a few inconsistencies. E.g 'Worldwide, a total of 2,337,013 BX were produced!' followed later on by: 'Just over...
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shame the two guys weren't in it at the time it was crushed. :evil:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:23 pm
BX16 Advice
by Ian_Fearn » Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:40 pm
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The missus who currently runs the GTi auto has become rather hooked on BX's. She's got a Suzuki thing that the kids use but its pretty new and worth...
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my meteor has 1.9d badges on the front wings which i have never seen before, are these rare?
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Last post by citroen7 Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:03 pm
Spigot on rear hub
by BX Bandit » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:51 am
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Does anyone know what purpose the spigot on the rear hub serves?
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Most Renault 4's had the front handbrake as well - except for some of the very last.
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Last post by jeremy Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:31 pm
BX locked......... key inside = DOH!!!!!
by ed4ferrets » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:03 pm
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I know I'm not the first and wont be the last but whilst doing a cv boot for a mate on his mk1 BX it started raining, chucked my tools in the back...
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Ford Takeaways
Love it ! :D :D
I can confirm it doesn't work on BX /CX / ZX /Daewoo Kalos.
I knew it wouldn't but I was bored so.......
Cheers...
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Last post by docchevron Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:00 am
XM
by goony » Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:39 pm
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chaps is there a site dedicated to XM owners??
goony
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Try this.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:37 pm
MOT!
by tim leech » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:02 pm
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Newly aquired TZD has now passed its MOT! yay!
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Going to tidy it up, sort the dints and marks and change the bottom engine mount as its worn.
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Last post by tim leech Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:06 pm
Another one on the road for a year..
by saint gaz » Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:27 pm
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Having just been for a service and m.o.t.
It needed front discs and pads and two front spheres. I new the spheres were getting hard so was expecting...
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Cosworth 3 litre Grand Prix engine was DFV - double four valve. Wonder where DFW came from!
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Last post by jeremy Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:21 am
Free BX Meteor or small parts - collect from Rome!
by Khyber » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:25 am
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OK, this is not your normal kind of post ...
Myself & a friend are taking part in this years Home2Rome rally in our Citroen BX (see - for details of...
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Yes, ten minutes work, used the LHM lube method twice and it's now perfect! I've got to admit, we were amazed at how easily the rubber pipes slid off...
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Last post by Khyber Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:19 am
Alternative to Trad BX Plip
by BX Bandit » Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:55 pm
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For those who are not bothered by aftermarket mods to your bx, I have found this one a very handy and reliable alternative to the traditional BX...
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I've witnessed this in action on Mr. Bandits car. It works really well, much better than the standard plip I've just bought.... :roll:
Cheers
Chris...
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Last post by docchevron Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:35 am
nearly there!
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:08 pm
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Nearly at 300 registered members! Maybe the 300th ought to get a free sticker :lol:
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Funny, I thought that Marty had said that they were like 'Tribbles' (for the Trekkies among us).
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Last post by st gilles Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:43 pm
A New Addition To The Family
by m_2975 » Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:49 pm
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G'Day Chaps,
Here's the latest in my BX world.
I bought a BX at a ridiculous hour last night.
It's a Rouge Furio 1993 BX 19TZI, Manual with alloys...
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Thanks Billy,
yes the glovebox is broken!. I will fabricate some metal hinges for it like I did on my BX Estate.
The other thing that's broken is...
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Last post by m_2975 Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:21 pm
BX Body kit
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:38 am
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I would be interested to know if anyone is aware of contemporary body kit (such as this here) on any BXs we know. I know dealerships offer 'kitted'...
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:D Hi Kitch,
No probs wasnt having a go lol. We all like different things. If everybodys taste was the same the world would be boring!!
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Last post by rob-bx16v Tue Oct 10, 2006 5:27 pm
Centrefolds 'R Us!
by Baldbazza » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:16 pm
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We did it guys! :D :D :D :D
Not only does the BX have by far the longest model report in this month's Citroenian but also forms it's rather...
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My TD went through a phase of being red, then quickley turned pink and now it's heading into white territory...
I'll respray the bu%%er next year...
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Last post by docchevron Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:07 am
The Competition
by tim leech » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:06 pm
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As alot of you know I sell cars for a living for VW, most cars we take in part ex or chop are fairly normal euroboxes most of which are golfs etc....
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One lucky owner huh? If you come accross a nice S***** Hatch/estate 2.0 or BX 16v/GTI please let me know
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Last post by reanimation Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:33 pm
Something of interest to all BX lovers
by Ian_Fearn » Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:48 pm
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We have had various conversations about BX11's and did they really exist along with the fabled BX10.
Well today i've found some virtually conclusive...
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I think those rear windows would be the ones fitted to the Enterprise versions of the BX hatch and estate in France, which were supplied without a...
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Last post by DLM Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:18 pm
This might be a silly question but...
by saint gaz » Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:53 am
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Will it matter what type of paint I paint the metal part of a wheel with? I have had to put the spare on this morning as I have a puncture. I dont...
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Thanks Jeremy i think i will look at the bracket that holds the wheel as well, over the weekend. might have some hammerite in the garage (lime green...
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Last post by saint gaz Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:16 pm
Bx world
by Barnsley BXer » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:44 am
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Links to loads of international BX sites
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Very interesting, I plugged it into Babelfish and entertained myself for an hour or so.
Stewart
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:40 pm
Extra soft suspension ?
by ellevie » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:04 pm
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I wonder what's the part number ?
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That seems to be the idea. I stumbled across it when I was looking for a mathematical model for the BX suspension. There's some nice bedtime reading...
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Last post by ellevie Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:51 pm
Boring Sunday.
by ken newbold » Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:23 pm
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Had quite a boring sunday afternoon today, with nothing better to do I thought I'd give the superbly boring 19TXD auto it's half yearly check over....
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I just finished refiiting my front bumper as the heavens opened, fiddly job but at least she doesnt have a wnky smile anymore!
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Last post by tim leech Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:28 pm
Camping with my BX
by M » Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:26 pm
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This year I spent a day or two down near El Presedente's with the BX and the tent.
The BX makes a great Mess Hall - with the rear shelf so handy...
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Maybe you should mention about overloading the cig lighter after plugging in so many appliances!!! LOL!
:oops:
DVD
Fridge
Phone
Sat Nav
MP3...
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Last post by M Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:19 pm
16v being driven with red mist
by Kitch » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:54 pm
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Not mine by the way
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Agreed the engine did sound sweet but then most of them do 8)
Now where is my camcorder :D
Cheers
Luke
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Last post by Toddman Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:47 pm
WONKY BUMPER
by tim leech » Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:30 pm
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Guys what sort of job is it to remove and refit a front bumper, my TZD ones come of its bracket on the drivers side corner, ive dried clipping it...
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Easy remove six torx screws three at the top and three at the bottom then just pull each corner forward and hey presto its off :lol: :lol: should...
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Last post by sleepy0905 Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:08 pm
Urban driving
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:10 pm
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This evening I went for an errand in my BX through the heart of 30/40 mph urban traffic and I have to say, the GTi auto is so responsive (in a smooth...
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Thats because it's built like a tank, using left over Sherman parts.
So it weighs 300tonnes and has lots of power, it's still bland, wheres the...
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Last post by docchevron Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:24 pm
Classic Car Show,NEC
by Terry Brooks » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:52 pm
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NEC ......27th/29th October ......Methinks I'll be going on Sat,28th .........anyone planning on being there? .......I'll pop over and say Hi if yer...
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For the same reason you never clean em.
You're obviously a purist
Dont start, you're getting as bad as Tim :D
I never said I wasn't a purist...
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Last post by Kitch Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:54 pm
New member with a BX txd
by peteh » Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:58 pm
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Hello all, just thought id introduce myself and my BX, been searching for a bargain turbo diesel BX since last December when i sold my faithful TZD,...
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Hi Tom, apart from as your good self under a bonnet, against my better judgement i live in Faversham, thinking of going down the avenue of either a...
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Last post by peteh Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:40 pm
Reality check on the DIGIT.
by DavidRutherford » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:38 am
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It's time for a reality check on the BX 19 Digit.
Having saved it from the jaws of the scrappie about 18 months ago, I've done very little with it...
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Might be interested here David
Ditto.
Join one? Dads place?
:wink: You mentioned it once
3 remaining....thats rare enough :lol:
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Last post by Kitch Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:07 pm
Who's been a busy boy then?
by Barnsley BXer » Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:09 pm
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Seeing as I'm off work,I decided yhat it was time to do a bit of work on my car.Oil+filter changed,droplink replaced,back wing resprayed(been the...
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Been to pick my new wheels up ready for my next busy boy day.Going to strip and polish them,paint the centres body colour and re-lacquer them.Just...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:57 pm
Project "save the 16v" begins
by Kitch » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:50 pm
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Some may remember recently I advertised a grey ph2 16v that was going cheap while in need of some fairly major work.
Well response to that was slow,...
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Good Job you have done there Kitch.
IIRC, the engine bottom end came from Luke.
You are right, it did have air-con. Takes more oil to fill.
That's...
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