Reviving the 'BX Club' calling card
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:50 am
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Print out as you see fit... and leave under the wiper of an BX you come across.
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Just make sure that the weight of that paper isn't what breaks the hinge :wink:
:rofl:
Yeah, I guess that's all it takes, I do have the other...
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Last post by merlyn
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:30 pm
Hurricane is dead
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Gary »
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:44 pm
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A month ago almost to the day i was celebrating the mot pass of dads GTI Hurricane.
Well last night it was hit by 60 year old woman ,whist it was...
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:)
The car was classed as a cat c, the pay out wasn't great but we managed to buy it back for £10.
The plan is to rebuild it but i have been a bit...
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Last post by Paul296
Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:23 am
was it you Gibbo2286
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citronut »
Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:52 am
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were it you was asking if anyone recognised a cable as i cant find the thread at the mo,
if so i know what it fits for sure the nooooo, an 1124 Visa...
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pm sent tar
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Last post by citronut
Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:47 pm
BX Newbie
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skattrd »
Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:37 pm
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Hi all,
just a quick hello as I've recently acquired my first Citroen, a BX 19RD estate (formerly of RobT) I swapped it for my R25.
First...
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I have located a pair of front seats for you if your interested.
Not sure where you are based but they are in Loughborough.
They are black with the...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:48 am
Hi Everyone, I'm new here.
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BX-pert »
Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:26 am
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Hello everyone. My name's Steve. I worked for Citroen for 10 years during the AX, BX, CX, Visa, LNA era. I specialised in the BX and when when I came...
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Back in 1987 just as the AX was being launched, I worked for Hursley Hill Garage, Bristol. they were one of Bristols 2 Citroen main dealers. It was...
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Last post by smiffy1071
Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:31 pm
BX GT Classic Road Test
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Tim Leech »
Wed May 23, 2012 5:14 pm
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Classic Car mart June 6th Edition.
I expect its the one Ian did at the X Rally?
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All the WH Smith branches at motorway svcs have plenty of copies.
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Last post by mds141
Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:56 pm
How do you work out the age of your BX?
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by Mothman » Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:05 pm
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Hi,
do you all use the date of registration as the age of your motor or the producton date?
Just looked up Sophie and she rolled off the production...
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TRIPLEX windows manufactured in the 1950's through the late 1970's can be dated with the 'TRIPLEX CODE' stamped into the glass.
Assuming that your...
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Last post by BX-pert
Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:02 am
Yellow headlights
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Willy »
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:39 pm
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I anticipate this will have been asked before, so I hope somebody has a definitive answer :D
Question 1. Are they pass-an-MOT legal in headlamps?...
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Automatic fail here in the far south islands. Amazingly it is one of the easier items to fail on....lol
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:00 pm
How Big is my nut? :shock:
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Tim Leech »
Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:02 pm
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Chaps does anyone know off hand the size of the plastic nut the that fits round the front wiper spindle and holds the plastic vent panel (below the...
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The best tool for the job is a pair of pipe grips, (Footprints) used in the same plane as the spindle.
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Last post by BX-pert
Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:58 pm
BX Image was tempted
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kiwi »
Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:36 am
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I was tempted by this until I starting reading the faults
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This BX has been in daily use until...
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I must have upset the guy when I asked the question of are you going to pay the outstanding Road User Charges before transfering ownership. Nek minit...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:05 pm
Anyone got an iInteresting classic car for hire in Cambs?
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KevR »
Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:34 am
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Odd request, but does anyone have, or know of, an interesting classic car in Cambridgeshire which might be available for a half day hire or (whether...
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Maybe you can have this one once it's finished! I'm doing it for a magazine project and I'll need to flog it once it's done to finance the next one!
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Last post by KevR
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:17 am
BX Back into service
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adamskibx »
Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:19 pm
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I don't feel I am going to live that long. I smoke a lot and don't eat that well, so I have had my mid life crisis early and gone and bought a Fiat...
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Not wanting to be anal, but as i recall the X1/9 was a Bertone creation, whereas the BX was from the set-square of Gandini...
It was a Bertone...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:21 am
I must have rocks in my head
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kiwi »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:58 am
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I am currently eyeing up another BX19 to add to the collection! Oh guess what colour it is....clue the same as the other three and the colour of snow...
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I suspect the guy you are thinking of is Alex (from Wellington) - his dad is Terry Faulkner from Masterton.. (Citroen guru)
He has about 3 or 4 of...
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Last post by kk-kolonel
Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:51 am
seat belt anchorages
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Phil Brook »
Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:09 pm
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Anybody know where I can obtain new anchorages for the front seat belts. The current ones sometimes won't let go requiring undignified exits!
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Hi Phil,
I am not sure if they are available new, but try this first:
Next time you are in the garage inflating / checking your tyres pressures,...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:06 am
Snow!!!!
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kiwi »
Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:49 am
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Ok the first part is the latest addition has two mud n snow tyres on it so I am happy of that for the winter. The second is the reason for being...
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cheers Mat, I did that in the first place only I left the youtube part in the address. #-o
Anyways that snow deep enough for you? 12 hour storm...
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:15 am
300000
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Wooscary »
Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:28 pm
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Tonight was the night.
2012-06-01 22.06.30
:D
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Hope the MAN units prove to be as durable. [-o<
Good luck with that... the TGA's are awful... [-X
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Last post by JayW
Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:42 am
Fun times
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saintjamesy89 »
Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:10 am
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Cake and custard, beer and queens of the stone age for breakfast on super bassy speakers, the party has started people! Going to see the GT later to...
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Sounds good to me!
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Last post by smiffy1071
Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:43 am
pinched from the FCF
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citronut »
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:37 pm
some good picy's and a slightly dented BX, no not mine
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regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:37 pm
Struggle
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Discoil »
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:52 pm
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I was driving up a slight rise towards traffic lights, just over 30 mph ( speedo reading ) and the motor was struggling to go up it !
:roll: That's...
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On routes I know well and where I can predict my speed with some certainty, I'm happy to allow the revs down below tickover speed to as low as 700 -...
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Last post by electrokid
Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:08 pm
Puncture conundrum
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adamskibx »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:57 pm
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I thought I had had it yesterday. Went into a parking space and rather too enthusistically went up the curb, which I later discovered had caused a...
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Points and Dizzy on it delayed the collection of it funnily enought. Owner took it on a test run prior to me collecting, and it did something to the...
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Last post by adamskibx
Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:34 pm
But can you polish it?
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Paul296 »
Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:36 pm
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Oh you can't eh? Half a bottle of Autoglym and we'll see about that!
Citroen BX Break by Timo1990NL , on Flickr
Courtesy of Franklin on the CCC...
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Really, he could have made a bit more effort. You can get white gaffer tape these days I believe.
I can confirm that you can get white duct tape...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:26 am
another tyre question
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Mickey taker »
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:35 am
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the o/s tyre on my folding camper has started showing wires right between where the sidewall joins the tread, any ideas what could cause this, didnt...
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im not surw Vince,
I have just realized the one that went was most likely the origional spare so would be 11 years old now, I put it on after a blow...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:31 am
New to BX-ing
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TizzyD »
Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:26 am
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Hi everyone, my names Andrew, today I should be getting my first BX, a rouge delage TZD Turbo, this will be the first time I've owned one but my...
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oi Mike , youve never said that about me and Higj Wycombe is nearer MK than it is to Bedfordshire
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:25 pm
Not according to plan
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kiwi »
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:14 am
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Wednesday took the TXD into the garage to have its clutch replaced with one that is not stuck and difficult to engage gears with. One of the planned...
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There is a point from what I understand they fixed the leak by the water pump first then found the leak in the radiator while waiting for the courier...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:07 am
Tank Reservoir hoses to engine needed BX 19 TDX
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jhunt »
Mon May 28, 2012 10:09 pm
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My hydraulic oil suddenly ran out and it looks as if at least two of the flexible hoses going from the Tank reservoir to the pump on the engine have...
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There is only one pipe that goes directly from the reservoir to the pump : 95 624 233 and still available from Citroen
The other pipes that you...
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Last post by toddao
Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 am
Northamptonshire help required
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jhunt »
Fri May 25, 2012 9:04 am
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My BX 19 TXD has sprung a bad leak from around front sphere and lost all of its hydraulic fluid. Is there anyone in or near Northamptonshire who can...
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Shame you aren't nearer, i could fit a spare sphere that i have to double check whether its deffo a sphere failure rather than anything else.
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon May 28, 2012 10:34 pm
BX for the home?
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Dollywobbler »
Tue May 22, 2012 7:26 pm
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How about a BX bean bag?
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Mk2 BX, not interested
If it was a Mk1 it would be softer!
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Last post by NeilGP
Sat May 26, 2012 5:24 pm
Goodbye Green Tiger
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Sathos »
Mon May 14, 2012 1:56 pm
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Just thought I would share with you all the magic that has brought me here in the first place.
Some of you may be familiar with a car that Ian used...
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Nice intro Gruff :)
Yan, did you get the tuft of wolf hair tied up with a bit of plastic from a cigarette filter pack? I thought it would be...
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Last post by Mistah G
Sat May 26, 2012 3:37 pm
Does Winter brings problems for BX owners?
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kiwi »
Mon May 21, 2012 9:20 am
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So it is coming up for its first winter ownership with me (The TXD) and now the cold is playing havoc with the Car. First the speedometer decided to...
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I've been driving BS's through Swedish winters since 1996 and rarely had any problems - but that maybe because they were somehow breathed on prior to...
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Last post by Mike Holdstock
Thu May 24, 2012 4:59 pm
ARC welders in Lidl for £35
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Mike E (uk) »
Wed May 23, 2012 10:16 pm
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In fact only £30 if you cut a voucher out of their flyer.
Reading on t' web, these appear to work well and are good value for the money.
Probably...
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Their clamp sets are pretty good too - I bought 2 sets!
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed May 23, 2012 11:45 pm
Building your dream BX
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Dollywobbler »
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:01 pm
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I think we've had 'dream spec' threads before but I'm aiming for one that focuses on usability. Yes, a V6 BX running LPG and four-wheel drive (with a...
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I've had a quick drive in Mat's diesel estate & must admit to being quite impressed with the grunt & the amount of smoke coming out the back :) Like...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon May 21, 2012 11:27 pm
Estate info please...
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JayW »
Fri May 18, 2012 11:36 pm
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Can anyone with an estate do me a favour and measure the rear lamp clusters. Height, width and depth (protrusion from the bodyshell).
Many thanks.
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calling Mr Mat Fenwick or wooscary
What about Ian? Oh wait, his estate probably doesn't even have rear lights? :D
Nah you would have to measure...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sat May 19, 2012 3:43 pm
Disastrous MOT !
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electrokid »
Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:38 am
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After many years of being good as gold I've suddenly got an MOT fail notice that makes War And Peace look like a pamphlet !
Rust holes in the area...
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Yup, thats what i'd call winter tyres & not a hybrid.
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri May 18, 2012 10:28 pm
So...new here
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Sathos »
Mon May 14, 2012 3:08 pm
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What's hot and what's not?
My only experience has been a 1.9 diesel estate and I'd love another but the cars in general are getting harder
to find...
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oh Sathos I forgot to say boot floor and A pillars ( under windscreen rubbers ) can rust as well
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Last post by Mickey taker
Tue May 15, 2012 10:35 am
The Green Tiger Returns?
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Dollywobbler »
Mon May 07, 2012 11:06 pm
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I've been offered The Green Tiger back. Problem is, she's in Ramsgate currently, with a completely borked wheel bearing. Logistics are proving...
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She's back...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Mon May 14, 2012 6:37 pm
A few bits on Ebay
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Gibbo2286 »
Sun May 13, 2012 11:07 am
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I thought I'd cleared all my BX stuff but came across these yesterday and popped them on Ebay last night.
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I'll have to change that then Jay but I can't think how a Vauxhall part came to be in my store, the only cars I've dismantled in the last ten years...
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Last post by Gibbo2286
Mon May 14, 2012 9:10 am
Welding
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adamskibx »
Sun May 06, 2012 12:15 am
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Doe anybody know any good reasonably priced welders? I was going to attempt my BX welding myself, but its not tHe easiest job, and I am a little...
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Well; I have taken the car to a garage that I found on the internet that does welding. They have quoted me £150 for ALL welding. This seems...
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Last post by adamskibx
Sun May 13, 2012 10:54 am
New BX
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adamskibx »
Wed May 02, 2012 7:29 pm
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Hi all. Its a long time since I regularly posted here. Thats because I have not been driving for quite a while.
I picked up a BX14 TGE last weekend...
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Thanks 2BXORNOT2BX
The rotor arm is the classic I guess, and thats what I had planned, but the lid is bolt-on on my engine, not clip-on.
So, I did...
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Last post by adamskibx
Tue May 08, 2012 10:32 pm
Who is BX?
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toddao »
Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:44 pm
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A Mongolian apparently..
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where as BX used to be a swear word.... it is now a badge to be worn with pride... everyday folk are only now just catching on
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Last post by B-Hive
Tue May 08, 2012 10:32 am
Missed out on another Diesel
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kiwi »
Wed May 02, 2012 5:56 am
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:cry:
BX Image Turbo Diesel 1992 with 127k kms on it. One owner from new and full history. :cry:
was just a bit gutted as got tied up with house...
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Ouch! that one must hurt! one owner low mileage in ''great condition''
It does it is gutting and so rare.
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Last post by kiwi
Wed May 02, 2012 11:45 am
another year's test!
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messerschmitt owner »
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:53 pm
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the 16tgs Auto is sitting with a twelve month ticket - just had a new exhaust, cv boot and a couple of bulbs!
Cheap day! lol Am £290 poorer!
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the 16tgs Auto is sitting with a twelve month ticket - just had a new exhaust, cv boot and a couple of bulbs!
Cheap day! lol Am £290 poorer!
well...
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:27 pm
New arrival pending
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B-Hive »
Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:06 pm
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So I guess the obsession grows...
I have been offered and accepted (without question) a MK1 TRS manual.
Being a manual it is a quantum step ahead...
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I know time was limited but its a shame you couldent have hired some sort of transporter to get it back home.
would have probably worked out about...
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Last post by B-Hive
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:59 pm
€30k parking ticket
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toddao »
Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:36 pm
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This BX has got a €30,000 parking ticket ( and rising) after being sat in a carpark in Luxembourg for three years! I don't think they'll be getting...
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/\ I was thinking - what the devil's he on about? He's been at the vino..
Then I looked at the number plate of the offender '39 ANS 57' - sounds as...
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Last post by toddao
Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:29 pm
My Car Is On E-bay
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bx petrol auto saloon »
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:19 pm
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Dear All.
I was, as you do, flicking through all things BX like, on ebay :roll:
when I suddenly spotted a lovely brand new Tailblazer for a BX...
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I had bid on it once, but, I too think that all of the bids are not
geniune so I am not bidding anymore
I thinks that's happening quite a bit...
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Last post by electrokid
Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:48 am
What do you call yours?
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Caffiend »
Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:47 pm
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I've had my TZD for just over six weeks now, and still haven't really decided on a name for it.
Apart from the obvious you ****ing (heap of) of ****...
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My partner calls my MX3 'Christine' because it is red and does things without apparent human intervention. It has an aftermarket alarm system that...
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:28 pm
One for Timmy perhaps?
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JayW »
Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:20 pm
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Pop quiz:
1987 TRD 1.9... Would it have had PAS or manual?
Cheers!
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Not quite right there, my 86 TRD has no PAS.
Andy
Really?? Wonder why Euro models didn't get it.
The euro specs vary wildly, the French spec RE...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:50 pm
Would any one mind?
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by Mothman » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:50 pm
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My forum name is Genman, beena while but ime really into moths, probably more than BXs and is it possible to change it to Mothman which it is known...
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Oh and Andy all I would recommend is you stay away from lightbulbs and candles.
Its all smoke and mirrors these days Mick.
Mercury Vapour light...
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:02 pm
Veg oil
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by Mothman » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:50 pm
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Where do you get cheap veg oil these days?
Andy
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Costco, Poundland, & supermarket offer as & when. Last year i bought quite a few litres of veg from Tesco's when they were doing 5litre bottles, 2...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:19 pm
'Slightly' modified
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toddao »
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:46 am
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While I was searching the web yesterday for some pics of Postert BXs I stumbled upon some real horrors. Some of them you even have to wonder whether...
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oh for the love of god, put your weapon away willy
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Last post by Mickey taker
Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:07 pm
....Look away now...
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Daisy »
Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:37 pm
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Any BXers out there who are also on Facebook can follow the rebuild of my cars' rear end on
Be warned - it is horrific viewing, I wasn't...
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It is! Fuel pipes - and will also need some welding n/s/r near future - I had noted some squidginess there under the boot carpet when I bought it, so...
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Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:33 am
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