BX long distance travelling
by Crossbow » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:47 pm
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I have just returned from an 800 mile round trip from Suffolk to Sussex to Surrey to Yorkshire to Surrey and finally back to Suffolk. What a superb...
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Unfortunately we dony have the roads over here to truly measure the BX economy. My TXD I am happy with 10-11 MPL which compares to the petrol 19TRS...
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Last post by kiwi Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:58 am
BX Advice
by NiallG » Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:05 pm
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Hello
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Looking forward to seeing this one. 1985 is the current vintage tax cut off year (30 year rolling rule) so €56/yr to tax as opposed to €6-800 / yr...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:00 pm
Octopus
by rutter123 » Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:50 am
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Who can supply the main octopus off the shelf found this place Eurocarcare.net but currently out of stock and priced at £40 . Can main dealer still...
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And cheap at £40 genuine part too. Result, thanx Ken.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:42 pm
ATP timing belt kits
by rutter123 » Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:32 pm
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Just doin a trawl for a timing belt kit for my t/d, found this kit by ATP inc belt, water pump, tensioner and idler pulley for under £50 has anyone...
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'ATP' is normally a timing belt profile not a brand , it is a twin tooth profile belt which is manufactured by most timing belt manufacturers?
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Last post by Defender110 Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:51 pm
New Member Saying Hi!
by mijfife » Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:12 pm
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Hi all, I've been browsing the forum for a few weeks as I think I have an itch that needs scratched and it's BX shaped :lol:
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Well done Jim. :-)
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Last post by mds141 Sat Jul 25, 2015 2:51 pm
GT MOT Day
by saintjamesy89 » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:38 pm
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Big day tomorrow chaps, dropped the GT off this evening to the garage. Will be MOT'd tomorrow and any required work following. Im excited and...
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Fail! Car is very good apparently, only let down by the suspension pipes.
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:24 pm
BXs at the Tour de France!
by KevR » Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:52 am
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Well, not quite....
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The ones in Normandy and Brittany are at least as rusty - it's usually wet here!
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Last post by KevR Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:12 pm
Headlining removal (hatch)
by rutter123 » Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:21 am
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How to remove the whole headlining to access removal of the sunroof cassette, i assume the a/b/c pillar trims will need to come off and the 4 upper...
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More info here:
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:29 am
still make me smile
by ken newbold » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:00 pm
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6 & 1/2 years later, this video still brings a smile to my face :-)
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The appropriately named doom blue :-(
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:57 pm
New batch of Turbo D radiators - interested?
by KevR » Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:51 pm
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As anyone with a Turbo D BX probably already knows, radiators and hoses are becoming hard to find. Reconditioning firms are reluctant to do the rads...
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Right, I've sent the rad tanks and the upper and lower hoses and the filter cooler hoses off on a slow boat to China. Will wait and see what he says...
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Last post by KevR Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:12 am
BX GT Ashtray badge.
by benifotrem1 » Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:40 pm
Hello folks,
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Last post by benifotrem1 Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:40 pm
BX ESTATE STOLEN
by Tim Leech » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:18 pm
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Thread copied from FCF
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Gutted for the owners. Especially as these are becoming exceedingly rare.
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Last post by Bertie-Bassett Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:01 am
front screen wash not working
by greendale65 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:45 pm
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Hello all, My screen wash not working is it the stalk as it is silent
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Remover the washer bottle and check the washer pump. The rubber tube that exits through the wiper spindle often gets blocked and could have burnt out...
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Last post by greendale65 Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:16 am
Front wheel bearing removal
by rutter123 » Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:15 am
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How do i remove the half inner race from the hub stub? I have removed the outer races from the hub carriers but the half inner bearing has not enough...
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If you are still struggling to move the inner race from the front hub, you can by sticking the front hub in a vice and use a cold chisel and a lump...
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:56 pm
Engine hoist hire/loan/borrow
by rutter123 » Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:57 am
I was lucky enough to borrow one for a few days from a friend to remove the engine, but will be needing another shortly for a weekend, to hire one im...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:57 am
BX Mugs, Stickers, T Shirts etc
by Tim Leech » Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:07 pm
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For those of you who doesn't know Russell
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He does some brilliant stuff
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:31 pm
photos - how?
by tim » Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:14 am
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Got a rather sad photo I could show you but can't find any mention anywhere of how to do it! Give me a clue, someone?
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I took my red one to Bexhill a while back, looks like I was lucky!
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:33 am
MOT
by Phil Brook » Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:43 am
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Here's a new one to me. My 1600TGS failed on a slight hydraulic leak but best of all insecure rear light cluster!! The mechanic put in some self...
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Any visible leaks on the hydraulic system will be an mot failure, ive had this before with a slight leak on the flow valve, a quick nip up on the...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:30 pm
2 box's spotted this week
by rutter123 » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:25 pm
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Grey hatch on Uxbridge Rd Slough Tuesday morning by the gas works, and yesterday late morning, Holland Park. Ave West London Meteor? hatch reg...
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Matchbox ones?
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Last post by mds141 Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:55 pm
New BX owner
by alexrossmartin » Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:59 pm
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Hi everyone,
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I understand chevronics have some in stock, speak to Rob Moss, hes a good man and BX enthusiast.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:26 am
Anyone Near Brighton?
by Tim Leech » Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:07 pm
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Hi guys
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That's great! Thank you both, I'll get the address.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:54 am
Retro Cars Magazine
by Toddman » Mon May 18, 2015 10:22 pm
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The latest edition of Retro Rides is out now and has a 5 page feature of a cracking supercharged 16valve, I will be hoping to grab a copy tomorrow....
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Scary more like, but i enjoy being scared :)
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:47 pm
SPOTTED - '92 BX in Walton on Thames
by grifterkid » Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:54 pm
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Hello there...
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Ive seen a similar bx (maybe the same car) in Shepperton/Sunbury) a few times maybe again on the A30 at Heathrow? Have also recently seen a grey...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:46 am
Forum Software Update 13 June 2015
by CitroXim » Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:22 am
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I'll be updating the forum software and patching the application/database servers in the early hours of Saturday Morning..
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All Done and Dusted!
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Last post by CitroXim Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:25 am
T/d bottom hose
by rutter123 » Tue May 26, 2015 10:38 am
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Wanted t/d bottom rad hose, hens teeth?
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Got one prob solved.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:11 pm
Bx rarity.
by Richb » Wed May 27, 2015 7:37 pm
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Hi all!
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You've seen the red mk1 I put in the for sale section?
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:04 pm
Hello
by Pilau123 » Sun May 31, 2015 8:34 pm
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New member today, just wanted to say Hi and that it is good to be driving a BX again after a 15 year brake.
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A new one if you can find one is £100 +! A steering wheel should be easy to find, be aware they did two different shades, the early mk2 86/87 was...
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:15 pm
Part Number Help Please (Malc lol)
by Tim Leech » Mon May 25, 2015 10:09 pm
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I've got a pair of exhaust front pipes with part number 96076275 which I found buried under a pile of stuff! And a aux belt part number 96014241...
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No worries are you at any shows this year Adrian?
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue May 26, 2015 1:16 pm
Save a BX GT
by Six-cylinder » Tue May 19, 2015 9:41 pm
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The seller has been trying to get it on this forum.
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Saved by me :-)
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Last post by milkyjoe069 Sun May 24, 2015 7:38 pm
Black BX Liskeard A38
by JayW » Tue May 19, 2015 7:03 pm
Black GTi / TZD ? On the A38 just south of Liskeard, Cornwall. G2*PGT. Possibly Tideford, don't recall!
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Last post by JayW Tue May 19, 2015 7:03 pm
Spotted!
by Tim Leech » Tue May 19, 2015 2:49 pm
Silver tzd estate whilst on holiday near Paignton, think it was j456sdv? Place called galmpton?
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue May 19, 2015 2:49 pm
280,000k acheived t/d
by rutter123 » Sun May 10, 2015 12:27 am
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The tzd turbo turned 280k's today always said i would take it to 300k's, clocking up 500+ miles a week, still running sweet with no issues, hail the...
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Never toured on the cx tho i guess it would be more than adequte at the job, i once had a ride on a pals cx650turbo, now that was quite a step up...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat May 16, 2015 7:47 pm
Paint colour identification
by Crossbow » Thu May 07, 2015 6:27 pm
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Hi Everyone
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I think that piccy is of my old TXD?
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Last post by MULLEY Sat May 16, 2015 12:02 am
Paint colours again
by Crossbow » Sat May 09, 2015 5:19 pm
I've sorted out my paint codes and this is what I've learned. The colour code is on the inner N/S wing and it's the 1st 3 letters that count. Mine...
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Last post by Crossbow Sat May 09, 2015 5:19 pm
Stickers
by Philip Chidlow » Thu May 07, 2015 10:00 am
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As a couple of people have enquired about them I'm getting a limited run of large, 700mm wide CITROËN and 430mm square Chevron logos made up in red...
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On the subject of stickers, the hornet has no bx club ones which is not acceptable so if anyone has and spare they wish to part with please let me...
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri May 08, 2015 9:00 pm
Value of a highly appropriate number plate.
by peterwight » Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:05 am
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BXi 19. If and when I sell my valver, which has this reg, I wonder how much of the asking price would be represented by the number. All estimates...
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Bxi 19 is a two digit ni plate from county Antrim, in the 1980s I think. Two digit plates currently go for around 150-400 quid here in NI. people...
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Last post by mark239 Tue May 05, 2015 7:05 pm
Wanted: Some sound advice
by Philip Chidlow » Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:52 pm
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Thanks to some expeditious field work by Phil Boxall at today's super X-Rally my BX now has a working radio and speakers in the front that don't...
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Handy that you can actually buy replacements, they'll still sound shit though ;)
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Last post by MULLEY Fri May 01, 2015 8:36 pm
BX seats
by Crossbow » Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:58 pm
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Hi BXers. Two questions. Are the front seats swapable with each other as my drivers seat is a little baggy whereas my passenger seat is good? I have...
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as said above the base squab's with there plastic trays are swappable, although not only held by two rubber bands but two metal hook type of...
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Last post by citronut Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:15 am
How many bx's ......
by rutter123 » Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:46 pm
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Were sold in the uk? All variants included.
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After the end of this month that'll be 0.99 % :(
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Last post by electrokid Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:13 pm
Faded paint
by Crossbow » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:26 pm
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Hi Everyone. I have just bought what I hope will be a lovely TZD Turbo in dark grey. It has a full service history, was undersealed from new and has...
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I have a dark graphite TZD. That is lacquered and at 70k miles, garaged, its failing. Its annoying as there is very little wrong with this car. But...
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Last post by Tinkley Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:25 am
New french member join you
by chris40 » Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:52 pm
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Hi :)
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Hi :p
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Last post by chris40 Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:07 am
Scrap prices.
by Jaba » Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:54 pm
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I am in the process of scrapping my TD Estate. The best scrap price I can find online is £75 from ASM.
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OK thanks for all the replies. I am going with my local scrapper ASM (£75)
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Last post by Jaba Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:29 pm
Something smells in my B Piller
by kiwi » Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:09 am
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Yes thats the topic!
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Urm yes David thanks for that as I mentioned earlier have done all that you suggested and found out that the b-piller is not hollow all the way down....
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Last post by kiwi Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:23 am
What to do with old spheres?
by rutter123 » Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:46 pm
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I have quite a lot of old spheres chucked in a box in a corner of my garage prob 20+, being as nowadays its just as cheap to replace rather than have...
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I wonder if we are now being monitored by GCHQ , especially as I did an internet search for 'Bomb' yesterday for the picture :lol: :roll: :-
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:31 pm
What should I ask for my BX
by bussell » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:38 am
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Hey All,
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Thanks everyone - and yes I completely agree, no perfect BXs and best to be completely honest about what you have. All good advice :-)
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Last post by bussell Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:35 am
Several bx's found Long Sutton, Lincs
by rutter123 » Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:17 am
At an old house that used to be a garage just off the A17 near the McDonalds, several bx in disrepair inc a 19tzs estate a white hatch a xantia out...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:17 am
Forum Maintenance - Friday 3rd April
by CitroXim » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:43 pm
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I shall be taking the forum down early in the morning of Good Friday to install a whole raft of patches and updates to the forum web and database...
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All work now completed successfully :-D
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Last post by CitroXim Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:28 am
New BX owner/worn clutch?
by Retrofrench » Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:34 pm
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Hi guys,
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Goodness YACCO. Used to have a French rotivator that was marked up for YACCO products, plus some old, collectible, tins with unctuous fluids in. So...
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Last post by Thread Bear Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:48 am
MOT pass for H963AAE gti 8v
by rutter123 » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:07 pm
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Gti 8v now with a years ticket, just the 1 advisory o/s/f tyre close to wear limit, well pleased with that, might even take it to the x-rally.
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Awesome cliff! See you at the x
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:50 pm
BX Cruise Controller knowledge, anyone?
by Mike Holdstock » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:14 pm
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Hi guys
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I've only seen one with a cruise control - it was an aftermarket one and I was tempted to rescue the parts until I saw how incredibly complicated it...
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