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bx petrol auto saloon »
Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:58 pm
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Dear All.
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it was Mats doing! I'd had far too much beer to notice the discrepency!
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Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:17 am
BX Manual
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Way2go »
Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:25 pm
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I was in Halfords yesterday walking past an extensive range of Haynes Manuals on display but of course (& understandably) no longer the BX.
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You can download it for free in a PDF on Google :D
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:42 pm
Hurricane & Typhoon...
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JayW »
Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:50 pm
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After some enquiries and interest both on the forums and at Stratford i've dug out some old pics of my slightly rarer models for those interested......
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Both those BXs look good. Just need the BX 'Lancaster Bomber' to complete the Battle of Britain BX line-up!
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Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:45 am
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Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:33 pm
Crashed BX pics???
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JayW »
Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:19 pm
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More out of boredom and morbid curiostity...
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I had the sunroof wind deflector :D
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:23 pm
ebay bargain ???????
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Defender110 »
Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:25 pm
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I bought one of these for 99p plus £15.00 Postage, he has sold another 5 since varying between 99p and £16, has anyone else bought one and fitted it....
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My thoughts entirely :wink:
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:34 pm
Day of the Jackal
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KevR »
Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:17 pm
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On ITV4 now - featuring a positive cornucopia of classic French (mostly) vehicles, as you might expect. For some obscure reason I've never seen it...
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It was though a good film and I disagree about the 'wooden' acting.
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Last post by KevR
Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:38 pm
rack
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midgary »
Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:34 pm
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looking for bx quick rack, anyine know where i might find one
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Since the rack in a BX comes straight from a Pug anyway, that would be a good place to start I'd say.
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:09 am
It's alive!
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TB2 »
Sat Aug 27, 2011 8:50 pm
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Amazingly and against my expectations, it seems like my BX survived the operation. After a bit of cranking and a lot of smoke it now runs rather...
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I used to enjoy the hot pool outside & they had a small one at the end which was like a large bathtub size which was at air temp, so you'd dive into...
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:33 pm
A bad day
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ken newbold »
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:11 pm
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In fact a really bad day :(
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That's really sad :( .I've visited Aladdin's cave quite a few times over the years.Ken always used to say I'm sure I've got one of those in...
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Last post by BX596
Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:34 am
Deluded French scrappers
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toddao »
Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:25 am
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I stopped by a French scrappers last Sat which had five BXs sat there, almost all of them complete and all special models.
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I suspect that if I'd been French I'd have got a better price in that scrappers.
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Last post by KevR
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:42 am
update
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B-Hive »
Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:19 pm
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I think its important for this forum to post regularly even if it's not that significant.
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As for 15 years shelf life, I think they say that 8-12 years is a cars expected life cycle. So all of our BXs are doing well!
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:10 pm
Autocar BX mystery!
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Dollywobbler »
Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:19 pm
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We've been discussing this road test on Autoshite. Check out the picture of the centre console bottom left...
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The relative costs are probably down to the age of the design. In 1986 the BX was still quite a new design, and Citroen would have been wanting to...
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:45 pm
Need confirmation: Are the diesel engines interchangeable?
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axbx »
Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:26 pm
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Are they?
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the XUD11 was always a D12, multivalve head, although it's possible to fit an 8 valve head to it, for what gain though? I's an awful lot of work for...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:07 am
Future mot work
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Discoil »
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:15 pm
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I'd been under the motor recently and noticed the rust man had been and left his trail of destruction on the box section at the back of the estate (...
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Tow bar has been shot blasted and highlighted a couple of areas to be repaired.
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Last post by Discoil
Sat Sep 03, 2011 1:29 pm
BX Club website.
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:01 pm
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Can we do something about clearing up the mess that is our 'front of house'? I am not having a pop at anyone involved with keeping the Forum going,...
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From a brief conversation with Xac it seems that due to the way the site has been written, it's not that easy to change things. Agreed though - a...
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:51 pm
Poor Kermit!
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:55 pm
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Wishing a get well soon to Phil Boxall (aka Kermit). Slipped a disc in his lower back Arrrghhh! :(
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Back pain is the bitch of all pain, i know it well & i've never slipped a disc so gawd knows how much more painful that is over what i've experienced...
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:50 pm
Cheap Car Insurance
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Tim Leech »
Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:46 pm
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Forgot to mention when I insured the DTR and the TZD, I rang round for quotes as per, I spoke to Footman James who said both times that I didnt need...
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This all makes me very unhappy. :D
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Last post by Wooscary
Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:57 pm
Another Year.....
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RogerPorter »
Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:50 pm
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.....another MoT Pass :D
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.....another MoT Pass :D
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:44 pm
Wheel trims for my Gti
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Mr.Majestic »
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:20 pm
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It's completely my own fault as one of the first pieces of advice given to me on here was to tie the trim onto the wheel..... Driving down Crediton...
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It may be worth buyin some aftermarket ones that you like, put the 3 others away for safe and if you come across a 4th (Citroen shows or ebay) you...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:47 pm
bx gti for sale on ebay..
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Mr.Majestic »
Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:50 pm
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she is an oldie, but possibly a goodie for someone..
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haha i just got excited and didnt look first!
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Last post by Mr.Majestic
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:10 pm
i know it's not a BX but !
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tzd »
Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:19 pm
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Just seen this in London abandoned ???
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Just take it & then re-register it in your name :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:15 pm
Where is this BX van?
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toddao »
Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:52 pm
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I wonder if this still exists somewhere? If I had a BX van I would be tempted to re-produce. I remember NewMan clothing products from time spent in...
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Hmmm. The van does need a respray :lol:
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Last post by Jayboy
Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:24 pm
front wheel bearings
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tzd »
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:43 pm
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Here's the situation I can't afford to replace the front wheel bearing ( drivers side) at the moment it is making quite a bit of noise. I was...
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as others have said just find a good S/H front hub and swap it over
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Last post by citronut
Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:07 pm
My beloved GTi got pranged. Where to go from here?
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GT »
Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:31 am
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Hi everybody, I've just rejoined this excellent site, after letting my reg lapse. Good to see healthy level of activity still!
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the standerd pipes these days are black powder coated,
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Last post by citronut
Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:50 pm
VED exemption
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pmh »
Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:24 am
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Encourage everybody to sign it - it will allow me to have even more old wrecks!
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Sorry - sloppy on my part I should done a forum search first!
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Last post by pmh
Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:52 pm
Spain, the car survived!
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Wooscary »
Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:43 pm
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Got back from two and a half weeks driving round France and Spain.
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Cheers fellas. Yeah, it was a great time, I'm missing the food already. The heat less so.
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Last post by Wooscary
Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:10 pm
Replacing a BX?
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Boxwolf »
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:58 pm
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I have a bit of a dilemma.
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I'm in agreement with Bx Meteor
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Last post by Discoil
Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:36 am
Bx speaker sizes..
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Mr.Majestic »
Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:23 am
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It pretty plain to hear that the speakers in these things are terrible..the little ones in the rear pillars are farting like an old woman after...
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whoops...guess I shouldnt hijack this post..PM me with reply is prob better
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Last post by B-Hive
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:41 am
Wired up right
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Kitch »
Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:45 am
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My little boys like to try and name their toy cars. They can\'t really talk yet (still) but you know what they\'re trying to say. You can make out \...
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Well didnt the man who deisgned the BX design the Countach?
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:44 pm
16v last rites
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RobC »
Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:59 pm
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Sadly I think it's time to part with my 16v.
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Please get some pics up Rob , I'm sure it won't put anyone of . Would hate to see it get puggerized ( bast#%ds )
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Last post by bxzx16v
Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:33 am
Happy Memories
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Tim Leech »
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:45 pm
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Went for a little run in the DTR last night (seems I cant resist), and by the time I got home it was dark So I could appreciate the Mk1 PRN'ness, its...
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Don't bend it then! :D Lovely car by the way ^^bx>
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:55 pm
Bumper Colours
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Tim Leech »
Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:11 pm
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Have a Mk1 front bumper sorted, in primer, which needs painting, on Mk1 cars the bumpers differ in colour to the body colour slightly.
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My plan is to return the DTR to as near original condition, however I do have a set of metric alloys doing nothing....
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:31 pm
ABS brake hose on eBay
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Jaba »
Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:20 pm
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Has anyone else ordered any of THESE hoses on ebay recently ?
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I bought a pair from of the ABS type - but not as cheap as those on eBay. Ironically just a couple of minutes I was looking at Peugeot 106 hoses for...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:32 pm
BX Parts Courier
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Tim Leech »
Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:46 pm
Im off down to Medway Citroen tomorrow collecting Mk1 parts and will be heading back up the midlands, anyone need anyting picking up?
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:46 pm
simple lhm leak
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sdelasal »
Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:35 pm
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came out the front door - ummm, a damp patch under the bx.... Oh S***. I see drips off the front driver side 'chassis leg' ... ... wet all the way up...
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Ive had that happen to me so i now keep the stuff in the back of the motor.
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Last post by Mothman
Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:18 pm
Handbrake cable availability?????
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Chris Abbott »
Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:36 pm
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Can you still get genuine handbrake cables? If not has anybody got any knowledge of after market cables? Best make, supplliers etc
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Worth keeping as a back up as they wont be available for ever.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Jul 30, 2011 9:29 am
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Last post by Paul296
Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:48 pm
emergency BX spares
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themildbunch »
Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:21 pm
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Hi
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On the BXagon, we took very little (but the spares pack did include a pump belt) and all we needed was some tape to bodge a coolant pipe until we...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:50 pm
Breaking a BX into tiny pieces
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toddao »
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:37 am
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I have to remove my breaker TRD from the barn to make space for building repairs. It doesn't run anymore after giving one last asthmatic wheeze and...
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Aye. Very talented. Enjoyed your impromptu performance on the BXagon very much!
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:03 pm
New to forum, but not new to BX GTi's
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Mr.Majestic »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:44 am
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Hi all - just picked this car in question:
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Exclusive anachronistic haven for the rich to escape paying UK tax. We could really piss them off by giving 'em back to France ;)
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Last post by scarecrow
Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:56 am
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Last post by Des Smith
Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:07 am
Noticeable Absence
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Tim Leech »
Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:44 pm
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Ive noticed richard1162 hasnt been on the forum as of late, if you are reading this Richard, did you managed to get rid of all your cars? Hope none...
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Hi all, sorry ive not been on for a while but family issues have been the cause of my absense. My Mother in law has been in isolated intensive care...
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Last post by richardd1652
Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:33 pm
Bx v BMW 4x4
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kiwi »
Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:13 am
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:lol:
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One of my scariest (and most stupid) moments was when driving down the autoroute in France in February 2010 in the falling snow- Everyone else was...
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Last post by rayfenwick
Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:33 pm
spheres
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tzd »
Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:44 pm
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Hi all, just to let you know I've just changed the spheres on the front of my TZD it was a piece of cake. The front it still grumbling a bit but i...
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Bizarrely, I was in Tesco car park a few weeks back and a bx gti in white pulled in near to me, he is from the birkenhead area.
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Last post by tzd
Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:58 pm
does anyone have a bx 16v off the road?
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Leobx16v »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:54 pm
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hi guys unfortunately my 16v is no more does anyone know of anyone who has a 16v thats dead but the shell and body work is intact? im now lost...
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Very sad news. The right one will come along, maybe you can find one that's unregistered and with the parts from your red one bring it back to road...
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Last post by frog
Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:23 pm
My study on Nitrogen in Tyres concludes
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kiwi »
Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:47 pm
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Ok so got my flame suit on ready for the backlash :lol:
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All my tyres leak air over a month so they get topped up every week, so paying extra for nitrogen in my case would start to get rather expensive, i...
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:28 am
Octopus pipe suppliers
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kiwi »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:47 am
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Few choice words came out today after I swaped my tyres.
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At this stage it looks like it was simply a case of the Operational Return on the Height Corrector being over stressed when I spliced together the...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:06 pm
Slightly off topic - Xantia value
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KevR »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:57 am
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Another Brit living over here has just offered me a RHD UK reg Xantia diesel. Been standing a year or two (the car, not him) but allegedly in good...
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Thanks chaps - I'll go and have a look at it at some point.
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Last post by KevR
Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:14 am
I can't bliddy believe it!
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Paul296 »
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:56 pm
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Today, me and my BX went to see the stout yeoman that runs the local MOT testing station. I ordered one of his finest foaming MOT pass certificates ....
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the southern sun punishes our cars really badly...however and thankfully not as badly as salted roads that destroy your cars..I know which I'd...
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Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:25 am
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