Tracking down a cars history
by kiwi » Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:33 am
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Does anyone here know how to track down a cars history with just the VIN number?
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Dvla in swansea may be able to help with that. Should be able to contact them with an email. But its a pain to find the area you want on their...
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Last post by Richb Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:55 am
This one for Kitch
by greendale65 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:43 pm
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Hi,This one for the man Kitch
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I love seeing photos of this car. Minter!
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Last post by frog Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:11 am
Sad Story
by tomwyllys » Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:32 pm
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Went with my folks to pick up their new dog on a farm in Wiltshire last week and stumbled across this sorry looking thing.
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mot ran out in August 2007!!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:18 pm
Nearside sill
by rutter123 » Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:17 pm
Best place to get a n/s sill, i got one years ago and it was rubbish didnt really fit particularly well and ended up cutting bits out of it to patch...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:17 pm
MOT pass
by rutter123 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:14 pm
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H963AAE GTI 8V MOT pass today with no advisories.
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Nice to have no advisories... well done.
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Last post by Tinkley Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:28 am
Back on the road at last
by lesg » Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:05 pm
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Just to let you bxers out there know, got my BX GT back on the road at last, after what seemed an eternity waiting to try and source a carb for her...
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Well done, good to hear a success story. Don't throw the old Solex, I'm sure it CAN be refurbished.
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Last post by Tinkley Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:27 am
Failed a WOF
by kiwi » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:37 am
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Bolloxs.
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The ball joint was a prick! I choose widely and took it into the garage for them to do it. We used what was a near enough new one from the o/s of the...
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Last post by kiwi Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:42 am
Another one bites the dust
by ken newbold » Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:25 pm
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At a scrapyard somewhere near Newark this afternoon
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Jees, there was a lot on that!
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Last post by Kitch Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:10 am
Hello from newbie
by lee » Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:04 am
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Hi Guys,
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Lhd mirrors are different though!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:44 pm
How long have you owned your BX
by Gary » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:14 pm
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Going through some paper work I found out that I have had one of my BX's 17 years this month and the other one 8 years in February .
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Had my 19TRS since '94, so 22 years. It's been off the road for three years but is gradually on its way back. Brought it with me to Australia. I've...
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Last post by Mark.T Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:15 pm
flashing dashboard lights
by Dadad » Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:44 pm
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Still really enjoying my BX19 GTi, but now, every time I go round a bend or stop sharply, the stop light, water level light, and one or two...
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Well, I got away lightly. What fooled me was that nearly all the dashboard lights came on so I assumed a general electrical fault. However, the...
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Last post by Tinkley Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:39 pm
BX Project login
by Mark.T » Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:01 am
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Hello
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Hi Vanny
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Last post by Mark.T Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:30 am
Why a 1.7 and a 1.9 diesel?
by Alastair » Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:28 pm
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Just a thought..... Why was the Citroen BX supplied with two Diesel engines? Strange considering they were similar in capacity although one was...
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Might explain why they badged it as a 17/1.7, when it's actually a 1.8.
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Last post by Kitch Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:51 am
Soundproofing
by TB2 » Tue May 12, 2009 10:30 am
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Hi there.
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Thinking about soundproofing, would using dynamat make much difference if used to replace the plastic sheeting behind the door cards ? I'd also be...
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Last post by TizzyD Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:46 pm
MK1 16RS Leader
by mike22861 » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:45 am
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C421FBA the one and only Mk1 16RS leader is going to have a home with me.
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you are correct that will teach me to type on an empty head. I have 3 BXs with reverse under 5th but that one has reverse left or first
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Last post by mike22861 Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:52 pm
Parts help for an Aussie
by motorgnome » Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:17 am
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Hey guys. I'm a newcomer to the BX world & am finding it VERY difficult to get parts here in Oz. Citroen Australia want's nothing to with the BX...
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Finally their website is back to life:
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Last post by BXImage Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:57 am
Long live the BX
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:36 am
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Prompted by something Jaba mentioned about keeping BX's on the road vs. the practicality of everyday needs, I ask, assuming many of you already run a...
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I like the first C4s - the shape of the 4-doors reminds me of the GS. I had a C4 Coupe for a while and it was fine, apart from the EGS gearbox, but I...
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Last post by Jezza Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:28 pm
Spares
by Dadad » Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:35 pm
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Besides my BX19GTi, I have a Renault 16TS. Spares for this are easy as there are several French and Dutch firms from whom I can buy almost anything I...
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Never had a prob sourcing bx bits, any good motor factor should be able to supply service parts such as filters, brakes, belts and the like, for...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:47 pm
Malcolm Lockwood
by ken newbold » Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:00 pm
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Was chatting to Malcolm on Saturday and he informs me that he is retiring next month. His phone number will be re-directed to Chevronics.
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He will be missed by me as well. He always came up with whatever I wanted and promptly too. Only one thing defeated him; piston rings for a TD, so I...
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Last post by Jaba Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:36 pm
Dreamer?
by Defender110 » Sat Feb 06, 2016 12:22 am
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Last post by Tinkley Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:50 pm
Help for a Meteor...
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:50 pm
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This is an urgent appeal on behalf of the save the BX meteor....... For £2 a month we would send you photos of this soon to be stunning car..... This...
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I hope darren does join, I've found to be a very nice chap, a BX nutter and very knowledgable.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:51 pm
Front suspension spheres
by citrus » Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:24 pm
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Hi all,
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Yes, number 9 what I am referring to with 95630572 although you are right in that 1988 could be number 10 too.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:24 pm
Chevronics
by Defender110 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:18 pm
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Just had my first dealings with Chevronics and I feel it won't be my last, very efficient I must say.
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Much like Tim said, I can not rate them highly enough! Being a 20min drive away from them helps to. But more so, they've become like a second family...
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Last post by TizzyD Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:15 am
Quiet Forum
by Kitch » Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:19 pm
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Bloody forum. It's so quiet! Only 16 new posts in just over one day :roll:
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I still use PCs/laptops for home use for the many things that I use my PCs for.
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Last post by Tinkley Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:45 am
Check out this mileage
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:19 am
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408,000 Kms and looks fine on it
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Seen worse. They sort of suit that car.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:45 pm
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:39 am
Central locking control unit
by Neil » Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:48 pm
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Hi all,
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I've given up with the 'plip', and never used one though I have two knackered ones.... :wink: The Tramontana site tells you how to reprogram the code...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:47 pm
Insurance
by Thread Bear » Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:38 am
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Had a bit of a search for a new Insurance policy having moved, got several cars going at such. Footpad James have got very expensive since they were...
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I get cheap insurance through footman James, I have a couple of turbo'd Volvo's and the bx on the policy £200 for the year
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Last post by Dalhousie2008 Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:26 am
White bx 16v
by Dalhousie2008 » Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:40 pm
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So I bought the White bx 16v from just up the road from kitch, after spotting it sat in traffic, it's a pretty solid car with a few small niggles to...
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Yeah spell check on the iPad lol
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Last post by Dalhousie2008 Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:31 pm
drooping suspension
by Dadad » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:34 pm
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I'm new to BX ownership. The accumulator was new within the last 12 months and I've just had all 4 spheres replaced by Wolsey House Motors.
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Try to push the front and then the back of the chassis down, while the engine is running. It should go quite easily down (at least 8-10 cm), and if...
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Last post by taksoft Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:42 am
MPG
by Dadad » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:00 pm
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I'm new to BX ownership, having just bought a 1990 8v GTi. The tank holds 66 litres, about 14.5 gallons, and has just emptied itself after 250 miles,...
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Way2go
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Last post by Dadad Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:29 pm
Chevronic Parts Remanufacture
by Chevronicuk » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:25 am
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I'm sure it's my first time of writing on this Forum.I thought some of you may be interested to hear ( if you haven't seen us on You tube that is )...
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my TZi wafts and rides as it should and is LHM tight now too! I cant recommend chevronics (and of course my mate Barry at Bourne) high enough.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:28 am
Wanted-rev counter pick up diesel
by rutter123 » Mon Dec 14, 2015 3:36 pm
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Have tried the spare one i had and it is knacketed too. For a t/d, or if anyone has a part no will do a google search.
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You can pick it up from any gasoline engine with carburettor, it's used only for the original Citroen diagnostic device I have none seen to use..
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Last post by Kaapelimies Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:06 pm
BX Turbo Diesel radiators and hoses - available soon!
by KevR » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:30 am
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As some may remember, a while back I sent a set of BX TD hoses and radiator header tanks off to the mystical East (China, not Dagenham...) to the...
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Both in my BX are in very poor condition due to long term oil therapy. But I see your point: both are quite replaceable.
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Last post by assembled Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:46 pm
J230 KLU
by ace_the_bass » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:41 pm
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Just wondering if my old car is still around?
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This is good news! Would love to know where it is and in what condition. Used it as my daily driver 2011-2013. Great car! Hope somebody is getting as...
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Last post by ace_the_bass Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:26 pm
Squealing front brakes
by rutter123 » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:27 pm
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After fitting new pads and discs approx 1000 miles back, gen bendix pads and unknown discs, new fitting kits, only squealing under light braking,...
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Never had a problem of squealing brakes. I've used all brands of pads and discs, and I don't think it's all about luck. Because mine is not usually...
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Last post by Kaapelimies Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:05 pm
BX GT saved!
by milkyjoe069 » Sun May 31, 2015 7:30 pm
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As many of you on here have probably seen, a GT was advertised on Retro Rides forum for sale, and if not sold quickly it would be scrapped. I had to...
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11 GTs left last time I checked. Into single digits soon I expect. Rare beast, which is a shame as they're one of the nicest BXs to drive.
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Last post by Kitch Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:20 pm
Wheel bearing 'Fun'
by Tinkley » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:50 pm
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As per title, bought new front wheel bearing kit (SNR) from Euro, went and got old one pressed out (removed hub and I'd removed hub inner etc) and lo...
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Mine are still original after 234k! Yet I've had others on a BX fail after less than 100k.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:00 pm
Front spoiler/splitter re-make gti/td
by rutter123 » Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:17 pm
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I have been making some enquires regarding having these remade in fibreglass, so far so good and should have a sample back in a few weeks, they...
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I would say go for it. Dont mind the grumpy old men who only think that rational things are allowed to exist.
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Last post by fnep Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:30 pm
Tapatalk Update
by CitroXim » Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:28 pm
I have just installed the latest version of Tapatalk on this forum..
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Last post by CitroXim Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:28 pm
Clean bill of health (for another year anyway)
by rutter123 » Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:43 pm
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MOT pass for H677TYB with no advisories , after being off the road for 5 months having major surgery, feels better, drives better, pulls better,...
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Well done :D :wink: 8)
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:22 pm
Seatbelt stalk needed asap.
by rutter123 » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:45 pm
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Needed as a matter of urgency seatbelt stalk front seat passenger side, for the bx tzd, my one is sticking and not releasing the belt at times,...
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Anything up to 1989 tends to be the early type, anything after tends to be the later type. If you've got the bottom with 'Press' embossed on it,...
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Last post by Kitch Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:17 am
CX gti wheels on a BX!...possible yay nay?
by Russ » Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:03 am
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Hello everyone,
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Ok great I was not aware of that cheers way2go, hubs and callipers will probably be a pain in the ass!
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Last post by Russ Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:46 pm
Pluto's '92 BX19TGD Estate - Let the resto begin!
by Pluto » Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:40 pm
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Hi all, as a new member I thought I would introduce myself (and the car as soon as I figure out how to upload pictures)! This BX used to belong to my...
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Doesn't look like it needs too much of a Resto to me, very nice and my own personal favourite spec; white TGD.
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Last post by Pluto Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:12 pm
Moto Baldet, Northants
by Neil_ » Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:36 pm
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Has anyone out there got a BX or any other Citroën with Moto Baldet dealer number plates and dealer sticker? I'm looking for detailed photographs and...
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i have a 1988 8v gti from moto baldet with original number plates and badge :)
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Last post by paddy1995 Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:19 pm
BetVictor ad - gold BX
by Melchior » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:12 pm
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Ahem!
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true Des
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:49 am
About extreme modifications - Like putting a PRV or ES9 engine in a BX
by Slagtrooper » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:08 pm
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Tried to look for something like that, only found one topic about it - A Break with an ES9 in a Netherlands forum.
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3litre V6 Extreme? More like carry over.
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Last post by CitroXim Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:03 am
Paint code for solid steel wheels
by Kitch » Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:48 pm
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Hi all, anyone know the paint code for the early light grey solid steel wheels? RAL9006 is pretty close, but not bang on. Need to order some paint...
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If you have access to a Pantone book (graphics colours) check that. Also check AFNOR standard which is the French equivalent of BS for paint. I'd...
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Last post by Tinkley Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:02 am
Major Forum Upgrade *Please Read*
by CitroXim » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:53 pm
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Hot on the heels of a major upgrade of the FCF to phpBB Version 3.1 I now plan to upgrade this forum...
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Thanks electro :D That is really appreciated!
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Last post by CitroXim Fri Oct 09, 2015 6:42 pm
Tyres
by rutter123 » Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:50 pm
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Uniroyal Rainexpert 3 185/60/14 for the t/d, anyone tried these before or running them currenly? Sadly the budget is stretched i fpund a deal that...
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Ah ok. The problem with the Berlingos is also excess wear when not laden.
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