H668 BHR
by Thread Bear » Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:14 am
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Just found my cost sheets to one of my previous BX. Red 17 TZD Hatchback, B 668 BHR. Bought from an Estate around Stroud where it had been used as a...
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yes-I dont have the money to 'contract out' and I have been slowed down by an inlet manifold allen bolt which has rounded off ,if only a week of...
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J766OPC ??
by rutter123 » Thu Mar 06, 2014 5:56 pm
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Have just noticed etched on the headlamps supplied with the damaged gti the reg J766OPC, any claims to ownership of this BX?
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I tried to get official figures from The New Zealand transport Agency of how many BXs and models of were left in New Zealand. Unlike the UK...
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Last post by kiwi Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:44 pm
Are you the owner of a bumped White E plate 16v ??
by Stinkwheel » Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:54 am
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Im asking as ive seen your slightly stripped car where it resides (along with the CX 25ie pallas in red)
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I had 3x Ph2's after that, loved them all. There wasn't really much that could touch one back then, perhaps the 16v astra or cavalier Gsi but they...
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Last post by bxzx16v Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:11 pm
Not a BX.. but ..
by maxgreenwood » Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:27 pm
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it has a rear folding seat!!
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The folding rear seat in the saloon was a factory option, which basically the estate seat. You can retrofit it, assuming you can find a useable seat.
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Last post by citsncycles Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:15 pm
Front speaker size?
by Leobx16v » Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:32 pm
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What size speaker is in the front door cards? :?
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Yeah it's a standard looking speaker that I ordered no tweeter popping out to say hello, so no protrudingness haha
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Last post by Leobx16v Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:38 pm
Engine Oil Testing Kit
by MULLEY » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:17 pm
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Anyone ever used one of these? Never even knew they existed.
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Ooo. Spectromatic disassociation. I just wanted to say that.
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Last post by Thread Bear Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:20 am
tzd turbo 1st breakdown in 6yrs
by rutter123 » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:50 am
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Driving home from work yesterday engine just suddenly died, turned over but no go, after a quick look under the bonnet found a broken wire that that...
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indeed i called them straight back, dont you just love the simplicity of the bx diesel, and a total cost of 15p for a new ring terminal. Bargainous.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:30 pm
16 soupapes exhaust manifold in XU9JAZ?
by Slagtrooper » Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:58 pm
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Found someone here in Brazil trying to sell a 16 soup exhaust manifold. It fits in 8V 1.9 petrol engines?
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Best thing to do is fit the XU9J4 engine. Instant improvement :D
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Last post by Kitch Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:25 pm
BXC Northants Depot ?
by Stinkwheel » Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:01 am
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Do you guys think i will have enough space?
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Ive loved that video since i first saw it :)
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Last post by Stinkwheel Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:03 am
Anyone got a spare wheel near Gloucester?Now sorted, thanks.
by adamskibx » Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:33 pm
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A bit cheeky but i have had a blow out at j12 of the m5 north and have little money for recovery. Could anyone help!? AA will take me to safe...
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Pulls to the left? Not a red car is it. Hiss, boo! :lol:
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:56 am
Bots online?
by demag » Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:45 pm
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I just noticed Google and Bing bots online but also Majestic-12 bot :shock:
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Majestic 12 was a group of scientists set up after ww2, before Blue Book I think. Like Blue Book, they were also the subject of a Sci-fi show, but...
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:27 am
BX workshop manual free download avalibility
by citronut » Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:30 pm
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Mike Harker who is the Visa editor in the CCC mag sent me a message, asking if there is a free downloadable workshop manual for the BX, an OE one...
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You mean like this one?
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Last post by Vanny Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:33 pm
Modified mk1
by Gary » Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:50 pm
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After having a clear out indoors I found an old Citroen magazine dated June 1985,
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I try not to think about football too much. It gives me horrible flashbacks - even now I sometimes wake up screaming with the words 'Ahh do we have...
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Last post by Des Smith Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:28 am
pug 406 engine into a bx
by rutter123 » Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:41 pm
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i have a chance to purchase a 96 pug 406 1.8 16v, XU7JP4 engine (accident damaged very tidy pre front end write off) for a few beer tokens, mileage...
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purely for a project to see if it can be done, i already own a gti 8v and a tzd turbo, project car is a n/a diesel which ive had a few years, ideally...
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Last post by Kitch Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:58 pm
NOS BX hydraulic pump to Japan
by citronut » Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:21 pm
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an ebay affiliated company has purchased a NOS hydraulic pump i had for sale on ebay,
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May not be of interest to you to know that the quite a few BXs had Japan as a country of origin that came to New Zealand. One the most notable models...
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Last post by kiwi Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:08 am
BX or not to BX? (and new MOT!)
by deltic » Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:27 pm
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Well the BX sailed through another MOT yesterday - I'm sure you all know the joy when that happens!
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If you want fun with electric power steering, try asking FIAT how many units they have replaced under warranty on the 500 (I think) or maybe the...
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Last post by Tinkley Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:21 pm
Specialists in northants
by Tommot » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:51 pm
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Eyup
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I can vouch for both Michael Knighton and Matt (Stinkwheel). If you want contact details for Michael... PM me... If you want contact details for...
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Last post by Rich Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:53 am
Bx gti 16v's? Where are the sorn'd ones?
by Leobx16v » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:44 am
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I went on to how many left .com, and couldn't help but think where are these 90 something sorn'd 16v, now I know a few of you will have a few of them...
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I've got no idea if my one is SORN or not, how would i be able to check? Is it by putting in the reg plate into the DVLA website?
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Last post by Thread Bear Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:55 am
Mot pass for Gloria
by Mothman » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:07 am
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Gloria passed her mot with no advisories this morning. However, i was quite confidant that she would!!
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Gloria passed her mot with no advisories this morning.
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Last post by Gary Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:50 pm
Myopic steering wheel
by adamskibx » Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:44 am
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Is this normal? It's not round, or oval, or any shape..just random with a deviation of up to 5cm off round.
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You would not only have to be heavy handed; You'd have to be super-human! A few weeks back I noticed that on the right of the car you can see the...
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Last post by adamskibx Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:56 am
Anyone near Keighley in Yorkshire?
by Kitch » Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:51 pm
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There's a bumper for sale there and it's collection only! Anyone fancy doing me a favour, for which I'll reward them greatly!? :lol:
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Thanks, was sorted a while ago by Mat F.
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:48 am
For the fans of the 4x4 and Special Series BX
by Way2go » Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:39 pm
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How cool would it be to own one of these? :D
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I was also dissapointed about that. It seems to go against all common sense from both a comercial perspective as well as a technical perspective....
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Last post by adamskibx Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:55 pm
My latest BX
by Gary » Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:19 pm
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A couple of pictures of my latest BX.
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(did you get your rear wing btw?)
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Last post by Gary Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:23 pm
BX. Going forward.
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:52 pm
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:52 pm
Classic cars on dave ch38 freeview
by rutter123 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:30 pm
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Just seen an ad on tv one episode will be featuring the DS for those who do.
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Correction, ultimate cars this thursday 9th jan @9pm on dave ch38 f/view.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:59 pm
bx weatherproof cover
by rutter123 » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:41 pm
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looking for a full length cover that will fit nicely over a bx hatch, have recently purchased one but this is now torn after the storm, yet the other...
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Yes i found the cheapy £10/15 covers last two years but once they tear you may as well bin it, the £30 odd quid one i just got off the net is a lot...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:15 am
Forgotten treasure
by Stephen C » Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:20 pm
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Today when getting the Christmas decorations down from the loft joy O deep joy , I came across a cardboard box which I have not open since I had been...
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Still a few loose screws about though.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:25 pm
trying out my new user name..getting GT air con working
by B-Hive » Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:49 am
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So new year coming and new user name...(thanks Matt)
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You keep bees?
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Last post by B-Hive Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:52 am
The vanishing wheel...
by adamskibx » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:26 pm
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I never had a spare, because it was flat and allegedly damaged beyond repair, so I removed it for the purposes of passing an MOT. That is legitimate,...
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Unless it was a space saving Fascist policeman part way through his short shift. :lol:
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:01 pm
Opera windows
by TizzyD » Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:29 pm
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I was looking at my car today and imagining what it would look like with opera windows and that got me thinking ...
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Yes I remember those and a good answer, thank you. Still seems odd to call them Opera windows, but they have to be called something, and I can see a...
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Last post by Thread Bear Sat Dec 28, 2013 9:23 am
Well, i did, wouldnt you?
by Mothman » Tue Dec 24, 2013 8:17 pm
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Came across this lot this morning on my way to Heathfield. Put her in high and she did the job, much to the amazement of the motors behind me!!
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Last post by mds141 Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:58 pm
Citroen Winter Check
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:26 am
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For £30 it seems like a good way to at least get an informed condition report as well as get your fluids topped up and battery tested. I thought...
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We do it at our place for £25....
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:08 am
BXtras
by deltic » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:15 pm
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Mention of the heated leather seats in a 16V in thread onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; made me wonder about some of the rarer options...
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The rear sun blinds were an option on mk1's - I've seen a couple without, but not many.
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:08 am
change my user name possible?
by B-Hive » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:11 pm
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Does any one know if its possible to change my user name..Getting tired of current one after almost 7 years!!!
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Got your message, will get to it tomorrow. Busy with security this weekend :(
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:54 am
Modified bx's
by Leegt » Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:43 pm
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As I'm new to the forum I've been scanning around for some modified bx's. Now I'm not one for over the top body kits but I do like a stealth motor....
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10 years ago I placed a V6 into a 16V. It was the 90 degree V6 from a 605 but it was just too big for a BX engine bay. It would have meant subframe,...
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Last post by Mike P Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:42 pm
My £100 BX 14 TGE
by R9UKE » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:18 pm
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Just acquired, will sit lovely with the Xantia V6 and CX Athena!
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Thanks very much chaps, plenty of great advice to put into practise there :)
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Last post by R9UKE Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:23 am
MOT today BX GTI 8V
by rutter123 » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:06 pm
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im optimistic. [-o<
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done many nearside steering rack gators, i found the Q&H ones as supplied thru gsf will stretch over the ram union with a little lube and a soak in...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:36 pm
Dynoings....Friday 29th evening
by Kitch » Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:37 pm
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Set up a last-minute rolling road session at my gaff with Mat Fenwick for Friday. Any other BXs welcome along to try a quick run on the rollers for...
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!=!! :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:58 pm
BX Club mugs?
by ratkins5 » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:50 am
Alas, broken my BX Club mug which I must have bought a good five years ago. Don't suppose these are still available by any chance? Richard
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Last post by ratkins5 Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:50 am
BX GTi 4x4
by prc86 » Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:41 pm
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Would never be a daily car. It was just possibly a toy until i got a valver However i think i'm likely better being patient and waiting until i find...
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Last post by prc86 Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:11 am
What to do with the red shell?
Kitch » Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:55 pm
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So most of you will be familiar with the 'red shell':
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Yellow may be most visible, but didn't stop some idiot driving into my Daihatsu Sirion the other day.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:35 am
Performance French Car Magazine
by mat_fenwick » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:05 pm
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As I mentioned on another thread, I was approached by Mark Dow, the editor of the magazine as he'd seen BAH on the stand. He was interested in a...
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I might have been that weekend :lol:
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Last post by Kitch Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:24 pm
For common development
by Van gogh » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:10 am
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A friend of mine recently sent me some plastic interior parts MK 1 . And among all lay like that part . I have long seething brain because I couldn't...
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Makes sense now - never seen one before! As Tim says, maybe they were never done on RHD cars, or maybe only certain high spec models got it.
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:59 am
not bx but pug 406 probs
by rutter123 » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:15 pm
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starts ok idles ok revs up ok settles down ok, try to drive it and at about 2k misses, lurches coughs and splutters once above 3k seems ok, car is a...
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I had a 2L auto that suffered from coil failure with the same symptoms if it helps.
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Last post by JayW Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:54 pm
Tyres - a headache!
by mat_fenwick » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:38 am
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Not ANOTHER thread on which tyres to go for...I've made my decision and am happy wit that but when it comes to actually buying them it's a struggle....
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Clearly it was the wrong sort of cow shit and leaves. Back to work
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Last post by Thread Bear Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:46 pm
Wind deflectors - which ones?
by BX Bandit » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:12 pm
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Looking on eBay, there are Heko (or is it Henko?), Climair (expensive) and he ones sold by Micks Garage......make?
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Thanks for the pics guys, especially as the Blue motor is very close to the colour Mitch is - definately on the list of things to buy for him now!
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:32 pm
Alrighty everyone
by prc86 » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:43 am
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Good morning, thought i'd pop up a quick post to say hi, joined the forum after seeing the stand at the NEC. Was superb by the way.
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Welcome :D
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Last post by electrokid Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:03 pm
More NEC opinions required!
by mat_fenwick » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:25 pm
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Following on from Kitch's decision about a paint job or not, I've been considering what to do with mine before the show. At the very least it will...
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Well guys i was at the NEC show on Saturday and thats the reason i joined up the forum. Stand was superb, was really chuffed when i discovered it....
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Last post by prc86 Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:58 pm
NEC Dilemma - Patina or Paint Job?!
by Kitch » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:18 am
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With BAH set to appear on our stand for the Classic Show at the NEC in November, I decided now was the time for a respray as though it's not in my...
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Good choice not to respray it, looked fantastic on Saturday 8)
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Last post by Kitch Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:33 pm
Wheel trims
by Defender110 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:30 pm
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Bit of a dreamer for old second hand ones Lots of scrapes and edge scuffs plus he adds Gift: x1 Cable Tie for added security ; These type of trims...
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There is a 'plasticiser' added to 2k paints to allow it to stay on Polyprop bumpers. lets it flex + temperature movement. I believe the plastic...
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