Kitch in practical classics
by Gary » Sat Apr 12, 2014 12:47 pm
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Just received the latest Practical classics magazine and to my surprise there is an article on the BX written by our very own Kitch.
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Picked my copy up over the weekend - yay, ongoing BX coverage!
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:01 am
wheel refurb, anyone?
by patersom10 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:52 am
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I have a set of pug 205 1.9 /309 speedlines that I want to get refurbished and painted for the valver. anyone know anyone good in beds,herts or north...
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Cheers chaps !
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Last post by patersom10 Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:56 pm
Time to give up the daily drive ?
by Gary » Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:52 am
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I have been toying with the idea of giving up using the Meteor as my daily car.
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Oh the family thing throws cars out of the window. Two choices for me.....try to be a good Dad and not spend ages tinkering with cars, or do what I...
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Last post by Thread Bear Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:49 am
Greetings from Ukraine ...
by Van gogh » Wed Oct 16, 2013 1:15 pm
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Hello ... I own a Citroen BX 19trd 1985 release. Stumbled on your site, iposle view was very surprised the condition of your car, they are in very...
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The situation in your country looks very difficult and distressing to many. :(
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Last post by Way2go Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:12 pm
Value of bx 19tgd (repost with photos)
by dolbero » Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:13 am
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Hi all.
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Wow lovely lovely. That is really nice. As for price I think at the moment prices are in the lap of the gods. One owner low mile minters can go for...
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Last post by demag Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:44 pm
Value of bx 19tgd
by dolbero » Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:50 pm
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Hi all.
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Hi again all.
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Last post by dolbero Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:32 pm
were it on here ( plip battery's )
by citronut » Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:48 pm
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was it someone on here recently asking what battery's are in the BX plip, or was it over on the CCC forum????
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Thanks RxBX!
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:13 pm
Clutch change gti 8v
rutter123 » Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:45 pm
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Not done a petrol before, done a few diesels, are they much the same to do? do i need to completely remove the o/s driveshaft or leave in situ...
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job done, no real probs apart from getting the mounting stud out of the gearbox (that was real tight), took about 6 hours including several tea stops...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:58 pm
BX spares/manuals available
by jrdpod » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:01 pm
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I have had to send my 2 BXs for scrap, as despite advertising them for quite a time, there was no interest to take them away complete, and I didn't...
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Hi Mike,
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Last post by jrdpod Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:21 pm
Anyone Heard From Richard in Keighley
by Tim Leech » Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:52 am
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I have two wings to collect from him, and hes not answering my messages, I understand someone else on here has purchased some trims from here before...
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I shall always be grateful to Richard as I got my Gti 4x4 from him , he was very honest , helpful and no problem at all
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Last post by mike22861 Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:17 pm
Went to Bristol today......
by demag » Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:31 pm
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....... And came back with G818XPO! I've been talking to the owner for a few weeks and did the deed today. Caught the train to Temple Meads and met...
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Just popped about in it this morning. Only a couple of miles, got some strange looks. I put some Wd40 on the drivers door to stop the squeak then I...
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Last post by demag Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:05 pm
What a lovely day.....
by rutter123 » Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:57 pm
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....for the clutch to go, thought it felt a little heavy.
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Sorry mistype! I stripped the rear brakes and reassembled when I'd finished the rear arm bearings. Got rid of the sticking at low speeds- I recommend...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:02 pm
How much for.....
by jeremyC5 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:26 pm
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It's all your lot's fault !!! :shock:
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at least if you cant find these pipes new, it is easy enough to just purchase the correct length/bore copper pipe, and make replacements up,
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Last post by citronut Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:56 am
MOT pass
by rutter123 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:27 am
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MOT pass for H963AAE gti 8v yesterday , CO's now down to 2.05, just 1 advisory. happy with that.
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Nice one :)
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:25 pm
Looks like I'm back to BXs!
by Dollywobbler » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:31 am
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Howdy folks
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See if you can last longer without a BX than me. I managed just over half a year!
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:29 pm
Disaster!
by Leobx16v » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:54 am
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i parked my white bx behind the garage on saturday and went to it today to see order of the switches around the instrument cluster and found that it...
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I do have to go up to Doncaster on Friday the 14th. Wrong side of the country, I know. I can shuttle the roof lining up country if there is a...
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Last post by Thread Bear Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:16 am
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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Last post by rabbercelt Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:04 pm
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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