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by Thread Bear » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:44 am
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Hello again.
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Not good ones unfortunately. I am habitually not a picture taker and with moving house, upgrading computer, going mobile etc. I have also made a self...
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Last post by Thread Bear Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:41 am
Retrofitting electric mirrors
by Phil Peters » Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:40 am
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Hi all,
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Not such a daft idea really! Since the TZS is pretty much beyond economical repair. I also have all the parts and a rather boring TXD with no...
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Last post by kiwi Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:31 am
Courtesy light degradation
by BX Bandit » Tue May 28, 2013 10:58 am
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What causes the B pillar courtesy lights to turn brittle and break? Is it exposure to uv (does uv pass through glass?) or is it due to the heat from...
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I think I have to get the speakers sorted first, as the 2 in the ends of the dash on Timex are completely shot! I have plans for that, which I hope...
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**Message from "Chevronics" re parts**
by Daisy » Thu May 30, 2013 10:53 am
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I am reposting a message from Chevronics, from f/book re: BX parts, for everyones comments please :)
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Just stuck my potential order up on their Facebook page, so I'd suggest anyone one else on there with need of panels does the same.
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:13 pm
New rust location
by NeilGP » Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:52 am
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:( I think I have just found a new rust location, the top of the rear inner wings!
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The 14 I had needed a repair in this area. There was some part of the fuel breather system attached to this area and I guess it had trapped dirt...
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:51 pm
Lazarus? well BX raised from near death + pics
by Tinkley » Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:37 am
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Good news BX'ers. My old Athena finally raised herself last night as it got dark. Once I had found the missing link not completing the wiring circuit...
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If you can get another wing, I wouldn't even bother trying to straighten that one, not even just for the MoT. Only takes ten minutes to change the...
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Last post by KevR Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:51 pm
my new car
by davman » Tue May 21, 2013 4:03 pm
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I have just inherited a BX17 TZD K registration bright red 112k one owner from new.
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Welcome :D looking forward to the pics.
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Last post by electrokid Sun May 26, 2013 1:27 pm
hoses
by Phil Brook » Thu May 23, 2013 12:32 pm
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Can anyone tell me where I can obtain hoses from? The hose from the water pump around the engine block needs replacing. I have fixed a repair which...
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What model is it? I've just bought new bottom hoses and one of the oil filter cooler hoses for the TZDs, still available from Citroen. The other oil...
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Last post by KevR Sat May 25, 2013 12:14 pm
1992 TGD 1.9n/a MAY BREAK lots of good bits
by rutter123 » Mon May 20, 2013 6:20 pm
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Bit of a dilemma with my 92 tgd, currently sat on the garden mot expired,tax end may, tzd now back on the road full time, so i want rid of tgd, not...
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these two above have been for sale for a long time, i remember seeing the ads last year july time when i brought the tgd, the second one has a very...
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Last post by rutter123 Thu May 23, 2013 6:43 pm
kurust - what is it good for? (huh)
by tim » Wed May 22, 2013 11:56 am
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I've been using Kurust as it was supposed to be the bollocks.... so has Andy. However, back last spring I did my rear arms and while there I removed...
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Like I said - Hammerite on top. maybe Hammerite isn't so good, I know that over the years I've encountered a few problems with it. The name, Kurust,...
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Last post by tim Thu May 23, 2013 5:00 pm
BX Strut tops
by BX Bandit » Thu May 09, 2013 5:34 pm
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These are filled with rubber aren't they? I've never seen one do the Xantia/XM trick of pushing up through the bonnet but I assume it can happen?...
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Nice post Pogo, will be very useful in the event of needing a strut top re-furb
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Last post by BX Bandit Wed May 22, 2013 5:15 pm
Tom Tom Sat Nav Repair
by Stuarted » Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:20 pm
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(Again, not sure if this is the best forum - it's not even BX related - but anyway ...)
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I agree totally about the uselessness of in built car sat-nav. I like to plan my route before I get in the car.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Tue May 21, 2013 10:10 pm
N/s sill
by rutter123 » Sun May 12, 2013 4:57 pm
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Can anyone recommend a supplier of a good quality n/s complete outer sill panel bx hatch. Have seen some on the web for about 20 squids but know...
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Brian
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Last post by electrokid Fri May 17, 2013 11:13 am
Headlight smashed by speeding council vehicle
by kiwi » Mon May 06, 2013 5:27 am
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Back in March during some major roadworks my wifes BX was overtaken by a speeding council vehicle in roadworks cracking the headlight. Nearly eight...
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Getting hold this headlight is turning into a mission. #-o
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Last post by kiwi Wed May 15, 2013 8:09 am
How fecking hard??!
by Kitch » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:20 am
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All I want is a nearside track rod end for the red one! You'd think it would be easy!
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Just don't trust Motaquip electrical bits. I put a set of their points in the GS and had to keep adjusting them as the plastic foot that ran on the...
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Last post by citsncycles Mon May 13, 2013 7:01 pm
Ride quality - what to expect from a BX?
by Melchior » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:48 pm
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Lads and ladies,
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Yep, later MK1's have basically the same set up as MK2's on the front, except I suspect slightly different spheres may have been used.
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Last post by citsncycles Mon May 13, 2013 6:22 am
tailgate leak.
by rutter123 » Wed May 08, 2013 12:23 pm
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opened the tailgate this morning after some rain overnite and noticed water running down the inside of the tailgate window and dripping off the...
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It's good stuff, I think it just comes off with water or white spirit.
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Last post by Pogo Wed May 08, 2013 6:42 pm
What bodykit is on this BX please?
by Sweet 16 (valve) » Mon May 06, 2013 11:23 pm
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I think its a bit of a mix and match?
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Hi, guys, and yes I think it is still for sale. I've just found out the front bumper is totally nackered, so I'm not sure how easy a suitable front...
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Last post by Sweet 16 (valve) Tue May 07, 2013 7:54 pm
Engine swap?
by Tinkley » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:12 am
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Hi fellow BX'ers
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You prob dont want it too high, i find putting the front on ramps is enough to access everything, but i would check the lift height of your engine...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon May 06, 2013 9:37 am
Insurance Company avoiding transfer charge to new vehicle
by Jack » Fri May 03, 2013 1:00 pm
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I urgently need to deal directly with an insurance company so that I can change the policy to cover of my BXs without charge, so need to go direct to...
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Indeed, go straight to the company themselves.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sat May 04, 2013 11:21 am
Sheffield BX Flashed Me
by MULLEY » Fri May 03, 2013 10:00 pm
This week i saw a SilveryBlue Metalic BX as i was nr a roundabout in Sheffield, they flashed & i waved, anyone on here?
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Last post by MULLEY Fri May 03, 2013 10:00 pm
Best source of discs and pads?
by djoptix » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:04 pm
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I need a full set of discs and pads for the 16v. Where do folk recommend?
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Well, if like DJO and me, you're not fussed by OE, i always get mine from Sutton Auto Factors.
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Last post by JayW Fri May 03, 2013 7:15 pm
MOT pass
by rutter123 » Wed May 01, 2013 10:39 pm
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50 shades has passed the mot, yet i suspect it may be the final year, there are still a fair amount of rust issues pending which will need future...
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Yes tim i see what youre saying, it is quite solid in the important areas, but the demons are getting in at top of windscreen pillars, base of n/s b...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri May 03, 2013 5:01 pm
BX Parts
by Tim Leech » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:12 am
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Im off to skegvegas for a few days next week and will be hooking up with George who you may remember bought (and wrote off) my old 19TZD, which he...
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Speed lines are now on eBay.
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Last post by RxBX Fri May 03, 2013 1:41 am
chassis plugs
by rutter123 » Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:08 pm
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can anyone advise me where i can obtain some chassis plugs, they are approx 35mm diameter and plug the holes in the chassis just under the front...
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Have got some rubber chassis plugs today they are 38mm diameter but do fit nice and snug, they came from an electrical wholesaler and are generally...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:10 am
MOT today
by rutter123 » Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:46 am
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put 50 shades in for its MOT today, its fate will be sealed by 5pm.
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The valver has a Witter tow bar, fitted since new. No mention of anything untoward from the MOT tester three weeks ago.
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Last post by mds141 Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:34 pm
16v, but which version?
by Sweet 16 (valve) » Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:50 pm
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Hi all,
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/\ I'd say so yes. Also, the Hurricane shared the front door, rear door and rear wing trim with the 16v (and Athena models (+ any others?)).
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Last post by Kitch Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:24 pm
K Reg BX, 36,000 Miles & 1 Owner From New
by Stuarted » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:31 am
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Met a man at a filling station in Shropshire today who had just inherited a BX from his 90-something-year-old father-in-law who (perhaps not...
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I'd love one of those 6 wheel ones! Alternatively, I have to make sure I don't come back from one of my European trips with a BX ambulance in tow -...
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Last post by citsncycles Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:07 pm
Identifying parts from numbers
by KevR » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:57 pm
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Can anyone help?
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i belive citroen are deleting BX parts from there data base,
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Last post by citronut Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:26 pm
How to get your car to start quicker
by kiwi » Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:51 am
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Clean and check the tightness of the battery terminals.
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I have gold ones on mine, I rather like them, not enough to open the bonnet to look at them, but almost!
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Last post by docchevron Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:40 am
One of those days (or "oil help!") (or "oh flaps")
by djoptix » Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:09 pm
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I've got to drive to Milton Keynes tomorrow, so I thought I'd change the oil in the Synergie. Because I have to look smart for work, I bought some...
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You could run one on cow slurry!
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Last post by djoptix Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:25 pm
BX estate.. but not as you know it.
by vulgalour » Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:04 pm
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Anyone know what this is about?
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I agree Kevan , I have 3 seven seaters and the proper people carrier is by far the worst of the lot
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Last post by Mickey taker Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:34 am
Front Cover of the Citroenian
by Tim Leech » Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:03 pm
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Eric Broughs 16TXi on holiday in France it looks!
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Don't think he ever had the original ones Tim. When I bought the van off him, the grey solid wheels had made it on to the TXi, and I inherited the...
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Last post by Jayboy Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:48 am
4x4 BXs
by Stuarted » Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:51 pm
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I had heard of 4X4 BXs and had heard that they were not hugely sucessful or popular. I assume this was because they were not as reliable as normal...
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The best part of having a 4x4 is when pulling out of a side road in the wet, I can floor it to pull into a gap without sitting there wheel spinning....
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Last post by barry badger Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:25 pm
Fuel Consumption Issue
by Stuarted » Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:03 pm
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Both the BX 19 diesel estates I have owned previously gave consistently good fuel consumption (invariably 50 to 53 mpg) whether driven fast or slow,...
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You wouldn't want it Matthew, really. When Richie was a 19RD with a turned down pump sure, it would do 70MPG up hill, down dale, but it was so boring...
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Last post by docchevron Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:59 am
pipe seals.
by really? » Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:28 pm
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anyone know where i can get some of the pipe seals for the short pipe that joins the pressure regulator to the fdv? had to pinch them for an...
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:shock: :lol: :wink:
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Last post by citronut Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:41 am
No more polishing the TRD
by toddao » Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:42 am
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I just posted this first picture on someone else's gallery thread so rather than clutter up someone else's flow and, in response to some enquiries.....
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Thanks Paul, glad I'm not the only one.. :D
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Last post by toddao Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:14 pm
MOT passed.
by mds141 » Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:23 pm
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Gained another 12 months ticket today. :D 8) So I treated the old girl to a oil & filter change.
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Dear Mark,
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:48 pm
FUEl CONsumption on my 91 BX TZD HELP!
by MOrales » Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:50 pm
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HEllo Guys,im writing you from Uruguay since doing research on the net,i find out about your bx club.
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FYI = For Your Information. The vast majority of Turbo Diesels are 1769cc. 12km per litre sound far too low. Check the fuel lines for leaks as a...
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Last post by MOrales Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:07 pm
NOT BX related, long shot, looking for Saab 900 part
by maxgreenwood » Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:52 pm
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Apologies for hijacking the BX forum, but alongside various citroens over the years, our faithful 1988 Saab 900 has ferried us around no problems for...
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I've used Saabtech, they seem to know their stuff.
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Last post by djoptix Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:41 pm
Spot the problem with this piccy
by Mothman » Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:21 pm
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This is an old official Citroen picture of the BX RD Turbo.
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Wasn't it on the Goon Show once (giving my age away!) that Neddy Seagoon rang a car dealer once to say Please send me a brochuure of cars facing the...
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Last post by Stuarted Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:48 pm
B*U*M*S B*U*M*S and B*U*M*S
by citronut » Wed May 30, 2012 8:32 am
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yesterday eve we were on our way home from my workshop up Battle rd (view map in link )
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You could have put the suspension on high to help her into the stretcher! :lol:
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Last post by citronut Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:49 pm
Difference Between 19 TGD and 19TXD
by Stuarted » Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:23 pm
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Not sure if I should post this here or in 'BX Technical' but here goes.
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In a n/a the throttle will always be flat to floor, i just lift off when the revs hit 2k when driving in eco mode, & if i want to get shifting a bit...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:47 pm
Got my BX TZD Turbo Estate,it's home.
by citro-geoff » Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:29 pm
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Got myself a 1993 TZD Turbo Estate in Red,just like my old one.It belongs to my mate Dominic Raffo who moved to a village just south of Cognac.I got...
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Will be good to have you back on board Geoff! no more brake fade!
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:21 pm
Buy BX springs online!
by Melchior » Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:14 pm
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For all of you wanting to do a suspension refresh... (!!!)
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Vanguard Removals based on the Gt West Rd near Hangar Lane in London used to have a helicopter on the roof signwritten as Skyhook . They specialised...
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Last post by Defender110 Sun Mar 24, 2013 3:31 pm
Act to slow and miss out!
by kiwi » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:17 pm
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On trademe Friday spotted a 19TZS with 135,000kms on the clock full service history NZ$2000.
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Where's the link?
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Last post by citronut Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:58 am
Questionable Taste
by vulgalour » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:50 pm
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The donor car I'm going to steal bits off for Stripey is red, and probably has better bumpers. Most of the paintwork that needs sorting is below the...
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You could also go the whole 2 tone hog and paint the door tops etc. red too (runs and dives for cover!)
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Last post by citsncycles Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:54 pm
YES YES YES!!
by Mothman » Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:47 pm
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Just put the TGD Estate in for her MOT, a few days late which is unlike me as i forgot to check the dates and good heavens she passed!!
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It's about £170 a year for an 8000 mile policy on Timex, with the GS on unlimited mileage with agreed value and my no claims discount for £125 a...
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Last post by citsncycles Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:12 pm
Cheap Haynes manuals
by djoptix » Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:34 pm
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I have the newer Blue and the thicker older Brown version as well as the Diesel versions. All came verious cars so a result for me. :D
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Last post by kiwi Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:23 pm
OK, maybe a hard topic to consider!
by Mothman » Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:57 pm
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There have obviously been a few problems with the forum of late.
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O2 haven't given us a static IP address, so I'm going to contact them in a bit.
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