Seasons Greetings.
by mds141 » Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:54 pm
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I'd just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. :-) :-reindeer
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:-reindeer argue:-( ~wine~
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Last post by mds141 Thu Dec 25, 2014 11:40 am
BX pilot
by Tim Leech » Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:36 pm
Paul Cruickshanks lovely red Pilot in this months practical classics.
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:36 pm
Dedicated to the mk1
by Gary » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:18 pm
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Found this on Instagram
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That is one shite tatoo, the quality of it is rubbish, now if someone had a decent one done, then fair enough, still a bit tragic though, but then...
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:25 pm
Merry Christmas to all you BX'ers
by benifotrem1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:49 pm
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Just a quick word to say Merry Christmas to you all. Will post more in the new year.
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Just a quick word to say Merry Christmas to you all. Will post more in the new year.
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Last post by greendale65 Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:37 pm
Dear Santa.
by greendale65 » Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:45 pm
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Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a matrix top
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got some rust holes you can have for nothing.. :wink:
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Last post by kernowtim Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:19 pm
who was it
by citronut » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:32 am
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this morning just about 9am i was driving up Blackmans Avenue towards Battle rd ( St Leonards on sea East Sussex ),
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Just goes to show how scarce BX's are becoming now, if I see one I automatically assume it's someone off here and more often than not proceed to...
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Last post by Hurricane Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:46 pm
alter native Seasons Greetings
by citronut » Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:04 am
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HAPPY BAH HUMBUG to you all
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I've more than enough broken things in there ready to fix to last my lifetime already ;-)
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:50 am
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Last post by greendale65 Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:23 am
Bx estates
by Cadger1 » Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:21 pm
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Hi everyone my dads got 3 estates and
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There's not much call for standard BX parts, I've thrown away tons of stuff over the years as none wants it,
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:25 am
Bosh and lucas injectors
by pwykes » Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:31 pm
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Good day
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Well the way I see it the torque setting of any particular device will depend on four things--
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Last post by pwykes Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:31 am
Sudden excessive oil consumption t/d
by rutter123 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:42 am
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On checking the oil yesterday i found the the level to be on the lower end or just below the lower mark, 4k since the last change, never really had...
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Certainly sounds like the turbo is FUBAR.
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Last post by mds141 Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:24 am
they just get better
by B-Hive » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:58 am
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Ok call me cheap, or a victim of false economy, but only now have I graced the well weathered Mk1 GT with fresher front spheres.
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To reaffirm the thread.. Not one other car in my garage/collection has the same steering-road response to the BX. This includes Alfas and top of the...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:25 am
Headlamp bulbs upgrade
by rutter123 » Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:50 pm
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Are there any upgraded headlamp bulbs i can fit to my t/d, i see Halfrauds have some that give 50% more light but @ £21 each they can take a hike,...
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Just to add to the loom topic, I got the set that can handle the higher wattage bulbs (the off-road ones). It seemed sensible for just a few quid...
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Last post by jamescarruthers Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:58 pm
Speed Machines
by Tinkley » Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:47 am
On a completely different Forum, I spotted this shot with our favourite vehicle present in the background. Perhaps one of our Kiwi friends may be...
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Last post by Tinkley Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:47 am
Leo's valver, NEC
by Thread Bear » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:23 am
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All the NEC feedback I am getting mentions Leo's BX Gti. Even folk who are not very interested in 'moderns' noticed it, looked at it, are now asking...
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Hahaha yes I did a lot of talking that weekend. And so it should be a classic! There's too many cars that aren't 'classics' should be classics.
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Last post by Leobx16v Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:55 pm
more rust
by kernowtim » Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:52 pm
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Got a bit or rust :shock: around the left hand tailgate hinge on the estate, the panel has rusted away above and around where the hinge is welded,...
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Now you come to mention it, I can't be sure. I've sealed them up with black Sikaflex, but I've also avoided washing with a pressure washer. It's...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:23 pm
Got one! Bx 17 TZD Estate
by jackytwoshoes » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:00 pm
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After a while of looking and pondering various options, I finally got my hands on one!
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Now the hunt is on for TZD wheel trims, good luck bud.
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Last post by Mothman Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:28 pm
Wet seatbelt
by rutter123 » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:13 pm
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Seems the driver side seatbelt is wet whilst pulled fully out, this is prob bad news or more rust issues, any suggestions.
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I would suggest pulling the plastic that covers up the seat belt off & have a look behind. It could be a sunroof drain channel blocked & water...
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Last post by David Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:46 pm
BX Service time
by ba_barabus » Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:41 pm
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Hi guys,
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FWIW my old 14RE (150C engine) had a Ducellier distributor and a red ochre cap (screw on) and my 16s have Bosch type with black caps. There are still...
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Last post by Tinkley Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:38 am
BX 16v tips on buying
by Turbo Killer » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:09 pm
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I already have a really nice BX diesel saloon, but i got a call from a friend about a G reg black 16v with black leather interior, the owner has...
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I would rather it go to a BX enthusiast. I'll put some pics and a description in the for sale section. I drove it back from my mates garage yesterday...
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Last post by Turbo Killer Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:00 pm
Is the Bx set for a comeback ?
by classic2cv » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:52 pm
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Hi all
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5 stud wheels as well!!
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Last post by Mothman Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:27 pm
You're all going to hate me....
by KevR » Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:36 pm
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:D
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Yes please… PM me with a price and I'm sure we can reach an arrangement… I could do with more than one set but that would probably be greedy.
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Last post by hilarystone Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:30 pm
Honest John
by Thread Bear » Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:49 am
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I have always liked Honest John. I used to aid him when he was published in The Telegraph and needed info on Micro and Light cars. Of course now he...
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Yup. Honest John just seems to be a brand these days, though 'Honest John' does still seem to video reviews on occasion. Really crap ones. Keith...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:42 pm
Keep Calm... it's a tee-shirt!
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:29 am
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Anyone interested? I'm thinking of getting some made up, in red, with white graphics in durable screen ink so will last...
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Mine arrived today also. Many, many thanks Phil. :-)
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Last post by mds141 Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:45 pm
Very bad news
by Chris Abbott » Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:35 pm
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Yesterday my front suspension collapsed at 30mph and I fear my beloved BX will be written off.
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I hope so too. :D :D
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Last post by Mothman Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:08 pm
went a little crazy on eBay and bought this...
by kernowtim » Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:57 pm
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This is a 1993 1.9 TZD estate with 231k recorded miles and was dragged (ok driven) out of a garden,mot'd and serviced then used on a charity fund...
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Change of plan as the wife has decided to spend money sorting out her dead fiesta tdci instead of selling , car will be sorn,ed until the new year...
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Last post by kernowtim Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:44 pm
Exclusive to BX Club members
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:00 pm
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I'm considering getting little adhesive signature strips made celebrating the BX's connection with Marcello Gandini. These plaques appear on at least...
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Yes, agreed: I think it needs to be more discreet: 80mm should be right. And that'll also work well on the tailgate too.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:46 pm
Was happenin with the forum?
by Mothman » Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:38 pm
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I seem to think the forum is getting more and more quiet? Is it because there are fewer BXs?
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Cant speak for others, but as I tend to become busier in real life my forum use decreases (and vica-versa)
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Last post by Stinkwheel Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:44 pm
Doubts about autobox donut cooler
by Slagtrooper » Fri Oct 24, 2014 8:40 pm
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I'm having some ideas to transform the donut cooler for the 4HP14 BVA in a external one.
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That's the problem, i still don't know how it works, if the oil comes only from the hollow screw, something like that.
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Last post by Slagtrooper Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:06 am
engine swap
by david troughton » Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:16 pm
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Is it straightforward to swap a 1.7 turbo diesel engine for a 1.9 normally aspirated, or are there wiring, radiator etc issues? DT
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Probably the best solution!
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Last post by KevR Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:41 pm
Hello from Lincolnshire
by rutter123 » Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:50 am
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Now moved and settled into our new house in Lincolnshire, finally got the internet sorted, the tzdt is running superbly covering the Heathrow to...
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Nettleton is near Grimsby, bout 80 miles from here.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:15 am
A shed load of spares found
by rutter123 » Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:38 pm
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A chap came up to me whilst filling up at my local BP and says he has a shed load of bx bits inc a full leather interior mk2 and lots of other useful...
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It's not too far from me either, if you need to store some stuff.
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Last post by Tinkley Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum Routine Maintenance 22nd October
by CitroXim » Sun Oct 19, 2014 7:30 am
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I shall be carrying out some routine maintenance on the forums in the early hours of Wednesday morning that may result in a short outage.
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Sacrificing sleep for BXing. Are all these patches why its called Apache? I will go away now.
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Last post by greendale65 Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:52 am
Ireland calling
by scimitar » Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:38 pm
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Hi Fellas,
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Andy, she's not eaten away but there are few rusty spots on the bonnet, roof and front wings; also doors bit rusty along bottom edges. But all in all...
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Last post by scimitar Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:28 pm
8v GTi - Has started Smokin'
by Enda » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:14 pm
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Hi all, I started driving the GTi again last month and it's great to be back in it. Only problem is that it recently started smoking when the engine...
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I bought another car over the weekend and I'd like to see the GTi go to someone who can give it the TLC it needs. Is there anyone in Ireland...
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Last post by Enda Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:49 pm
Mot pass.
by Mothman » Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:28 pm
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TZD passed her MOT today, again, no advisories. Driving very well at the moment but the emmissions were slightly higher than last time but she is...
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Well done mate, the emissions mean she probably needs a good run.
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Last post by Tinkley Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:40 pm
NEC classic car show
by Karlsbx16v » Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:48 pm
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Hello Guys
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. . . and then, as if by magic, the BXClub's amazing video (now over 500 views!) of their shiny, carpeted triumph at last years NEC classic car show,...
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Last post by Paul296 Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:09 pm
BX Register UK - 9 Oct: with added POLE goodness
Caffiend » Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:26 pm
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Yes, I know there's been a resounding silence about the BX Register since the initial flurry over here . I has been busy getting used to working for...
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For registeratering, yeah. For publication, this can be flexible. I have changed the poll title to make this a bit clearer, apologies to anyone who...
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Last post by Caffiend Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum Bank Account Closure
by CitroXim » Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:27 pm
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Some five years ago now I opened a bank account for the BXC and FCF when it was anticipated the forums would have to be commercially hosted and...
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Thanks all, much appreciated :D
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Last post by CitroXim Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:26 am
Saloon?
by burraston2006 » Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:09 pm
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Hi guys,
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It can't have just been the ancient engines that les the Princess down - Citroen has a long established tradition of carrying engines over to new...
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:21 am
whats the most stuff your BX has held?
by B-Hive » Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:42 am
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As a follow on from my previous post. I thought I'd start another by polling the forum to see who has carried the most stuff in the BX's. This can...
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Can I repeat that we once moved a complete Messerschmitt by sticking it backwards into an empty 2CV. Only our weight in the front seat kept the front...
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Last post by Thread Bear Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:40 am
BXs fallen to the Scrappage Scheme
by Vanny » Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:05 pm
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In 2009 the Government launched its 'Scrappage Scheme' under which owners of vehicles could trade there old car with a Government backed £1000...
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In the end, Scrappage was not the big success at keeping British car manufacturing going. Of the top 10 cars bought through the scrappage scheme,...
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Last post by Thread Bear Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:33 am
Newbie here!
by burraston2006 » Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:53 am
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Hi guys,
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Have a look under the bonnet bud, soon see if you have power steering or not.
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Last post by Mothman Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:43 pm
Tapatalk Testing Post
by CitroXim » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:27 am
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Just a test post to check Tapatalk works...
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Working fine :)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:39 pm
Challenge 2015 Polo shirts
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:29 am
I'll be getting these made up too. Every team receives one as part of their registration, but I would hope to be able to sell more, to boost the...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:29 am
The Holy Grail....?
by KevR » Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:47 pm
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Got to be close.
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Very definitely not counting chickens yet....
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Last post by KevR Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:09 pm
Advice about gearbox noise
by speedingfine » Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:54 pm
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Hi all
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Also, is my gearbox (1989G 14E) a BE3?? and can I get one out of any other PSA vehicles?
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:31 pm
ever faithful GT to be re-engaged
by B-Hive » Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:03 pm
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Having enjoyed a year's hiatus, the GT will again be my main drive.
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I've certainly had 250 bricks in mine at a time, close on 2,000 shifted. Interesting at 60+ though. Took it though to it's credit. I regularly just...
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Last post by Tinkley Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:28 pm
Bonnet chevrons
by rutter123 » Sat Sep 13, 2014 6:30 pm
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My gti has 2 chrome, my t/d has 1 chrome 1 black (upper) does the black one determine a diesel? Or trim level? Or what? Or does it mean nothing at...
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of course don't forget the upside down chevron version I've seen a few times.... :lol:
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Last post by Tinkley Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:24 am
Rear brake pads
by rutter123 » Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:25 pm
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Just changed the rear pads as they had worn to almost the metal, according to my records they have lasted over 80,000 miles, last changed in june...
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Or tow a trailer, even my dinghy one gives the rears some work. Probably about 180Kg all up.
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