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?
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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
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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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Last post by Caffiend
Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:33 am
Quite a result.
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by Mothman » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:33 pm
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Just took the TGS Estate off NFU insurance and added her to Sophie's policy with Footman James and it cost me 20 quid for a 12 month,total £140 for...
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Can someone please clear up the confusion over Footman James' apparent requirement that the 'Classic' in question should be garaged???
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:41 pm
Longevity..
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toddao »
Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:20 am
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I read for the first time yesterday one of the downloads available on the opening page of our website entitled :
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Just Google 'Irv Gordon' to read about his Volvo P1800 he's owned from new, and now coming up to 3 million miles.
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Last post by Paul296
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:26 am
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Last post by rmattila
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:29 am
Mot failure, need a welder in northants
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Vince Pepper »
Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:42 pm
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Has anyone used or knows of a good welder in the Northampton area, my 16v failed on 2 counts, o/s near suspension mounts & o/s near the sill beneath...
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That looks like an interesting place that you work Kitch.
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:26 pm
Another MOT passed.
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mds141 »
Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:52 pm
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The valver passed with one advisory. power steering pipe/hose has slight weepage . Result then. :D :)
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Dear Mark.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Sun Apr 08, 2012 2:13 pm
Yet another BX in the stable.
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by Mothman » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:25 pm
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Yes, ive gone anb bought another BX Estate. Basically for spares as its head gasket had gone. Its a BX17 TZD in red with 155k on the clock registered...
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Many thanks Malcolm,
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:43 pm
New member hants
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Dalhousie2008 »
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:35 pm
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Hi guys just brought a bx 16v to restore, so will need parts and advice. I have a few t5r's Volvo so know how useful forums can be
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sent you a pm bud
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Last post by Dalhousie2008
Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:43 pm
Is the writing on the wall?
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mat_fenwick »
Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:55 pm
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OK, so a bit melodramatic perhaps, a bit like those emails that are entitled 'Free Beer!' and then once they have your attention go onto trying to...
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While we're recounting such stories....
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:00 pm
STICKER idea
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:04 pm
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Would anybody be interested in a 50mm x 430mm self adhesive sticker in red and white, proclaiming
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Yeah I deserved all of those!
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:50 pm
Another Road Test Pass
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kiwi »
Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:49 am
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Both my TXD and TZS were due for the Bi-annual (thats 6 month) check this week.
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Great news. Can't be bad for a couple of ageing cars of French origin!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:18 am
Speedo Cables
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Tim Leech »
Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:34 pm
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Chatting to Mike P yesterday when collecing BX bits he suggested about getting a costing for new upper cables, they are no longer available new and...
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Moët Tim?? :lol:
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:07 pm
spot the mistake?
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Djr88 »
Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:50 pm
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Look what these idiots have done wrong?? check it out..
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Here's another:
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:13 am
Classic Insurance (split from 'Mint 17TGD For sale')
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Tim Leech »
Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:49 pm
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I have a few details which have been given me over the phone on this, so please don't take as gospel but won't be far off.
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I'll keep the Tesco insurance until I have time to phone round then kthxbai.
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:47 am
Hopefully picking up my 'new' BX 1.9 D 'Meteor' on Thursday!
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oilybox »
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:37 pm
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Hi all,
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The only part of my late lamented BX TZD that went on to a new life elsewhere was the engine - running perfectly at 170,000 at the time!
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:21 pm
Thanks to bill o
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Djr88 »
Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:55 pm
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When I bought my Tzd the drivers window wasn't working, after stripping it down and posting some pics I had a message from bill o saying the coil...
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Its never going to split evenly though as you orbit the myriad of roundabouts of MK. :wink: Bound to spill more one side than the other! :lol:
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:16 am
"C1T BX"
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Tim Leech »
Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:50 pm
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I cant beleive what Ive just done, but ive just gone and bought
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Tidy looking car for £200! :)
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:13 am
Thumbs up to the TXD
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kiwi »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:23 pm
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I was impressed!
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Just a bit slow thats all, never mind. :lol:
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:19 pm
My 'new' Meteor 1.9 Diesel.... Pictures, (needs a clean)
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oilybox »
Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:30 pm
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Here we go, 1st uploaded pics of my Meteor.... I have yet to wash/polish and Hoover the inside though.....
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Dear Oilybox.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:00 pm
lucky tyre change
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by
cacaolat »
Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:24 am
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I decided to replace the 2 rear tyres on my BX. even though they still had enough profile left. I thought as these old Michelin Energy's are so old...
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:lol: :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:31 pm
zx immobiliser
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Dennis Rosser »
Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:46 am
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Hi, the BX is great,at the moment, however someone will know the answer to my ZX problem. I disconnected the battery to recharge it and now although...
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Can you post a photo of the fob? If it is what i think it will be (fitting a round socket with 2 metal prongs in it) i have a very quick solution for...
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Last post by JayW
Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:04 pm
Which fuel pump?
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oilybox »
Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:48 pm
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I've just bought on eBay a 1992 BX Meteor 1.9 Diesel, currently on approx 165,000 miles, ....which fuel pump is it most likely to have? Brilliant...
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Hmmm! My Burger Van-owning mate uses oven chips, so I'll be tapping into the resources of the local chippy for my used veg oil then, it seems........
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Last post by JayW
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:56 pm
Anyone in Kent...?
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KevR »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:24 am
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...who could pick some stuff up from Oscar's in Chatham and hold onto it for me for a few weeks? I'd forgotten I'd bought some parts from him...
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Cheers :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:12 pm
Hello everyone!..... New owner!
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oilybox »
Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:14 am
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I am now what I suppose could be called a 'Citroenaut'... I've taken a giant leap, and collected my 1.9 n/a Meteor, and drove it the 215miles home,...
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congratulation from another Meteor owner. Hope all goes well.
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Last post by crb
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:03 pm
Cracked Windscreen
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kiwi »
Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:35 am
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So finally get a week (nearly six days) of dry weather and an excuse to get the airconditioned TZS out and about! which since the arrival of the...
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Finding a secondhand windscreen wont be a problem...heck I have one sitting in another car at a real push.
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:40 am
Diesel power, upgrade options?
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oilybox »
Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:55 pm
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If and when my non-turbo Meteor 1.9 D needs major engine work/and or replacement, is it feasible to fit a turbo from a 1.9 turbo to my engine, if so...
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The K&N panel filter will do little to boost power, improve take up or indeed economy.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:32 am
Diesel pump swap....?
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oilybox »
Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:38 pm
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Is swapping from Lucas CAV or Roto pump to Bosch type an easy job ? .... Just in case my Meteor doesn't have the Bosch pump.... As I intend to go the...
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I'm using an american keyboard and it doesn't have the pound sign only the $ one)
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:08 pm
I'm back!
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by
Charlotte »
Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:06 am
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This is probably a bit of a pointless post, but I'm so terribly excited I can't help myself!
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And no babies yet. Not until I get a GTi with leather seats I can wipe puke off of ;) xxx
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:09 am
In the bag!
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JayW »
Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:19 pm
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Another 12 months of painless BXing awaits thanks to Mr MOT man...
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Dear JayW.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:04 pm
Hopefully picking up my 'new' BX 1.9 D 'Meteor' on Thursday!
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oilybox »
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:37 pm
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Hi all,
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Yes, it was the silver one on eBay...... It looked SO good in the pics, originally I wasn't going to go over £500, but eBay bit me and wouldn't let...
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Last post by oilybox
Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:18 am
Brief introduction
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barry badger »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:23 pm
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Hello all, I've been reading this forum for some time and have finally decided to join. I've had bxs for 15 years now and have never sold one, I keep...
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Lol. I will put them in the packing pile!
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Last post by Jayboy
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:47 am
Missing member?
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:31 pm
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Haven't heard a peep out of Doc for a while...
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I was thinking more of the hole in the wall episode :lol:
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:33 am
New Recruit...
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JayW »
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:46 pm
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One thing tha puzzles me is the interior, although the seats have obviously been swapped at some point (they should be grey tweed i assume like my...
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Yes, but you were Mr Green back in the days before your marriage Mr S :wink:
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Last post by Jayboy
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:47 pm
What hubcaps should my '93 TXD estate have?
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ben »
Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:02 pm
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I fitted these a few years ago when i had what seemed like one of each on it
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I like his style ..I tend to fill the back with pallets though, for my wood burner :D
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Last post by ben
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:39 am
BX ALLOYS??
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Djr88 »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:53 pm
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What alloys will fit on a bx without any problems like rubbing or fouling on the arches or inner arches, etc
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Take a read of our alloy wheel discussion on the 16V forum:
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Last post by Mike P
Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:46 am
Pics of my TZD before the clean up + after
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Djr88 »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:10 pm
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Heres a few pics of my TZD i bought a couple of days ago, as i had it and after i spent about 6 hours cleaning and polishing it up!!
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I pm'd Bill O about the one he's selling almost as soon as he posted but he hasn't got back to me yet
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:05 am
TZi Auto, UPDATE
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Vantman »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:59 am
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Well i managed to collect the BX from its previous owner without a hitch last week. Drove the 90 miles home faultlessly apart from the blowing...
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Dear Brian.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:15 pm
TXD introduced to snow :)
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kiwi »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:17 am
Probably the first time in its life or since it left the UK all those years ago.
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:17 am
BX Power to Weight Ratios
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:09 pm
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I was sorting (throwing out) some notes...
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I used to sit at an indicated 80mph all the time in my BX 19TGD. It didn't sound strained at all. It did at 90mph, at which point I told my BXagon...
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:24 am
Are BX brakes TOO good?
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Dollywobbler »
Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:03 pm
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I ask this after coming very, very close to smashing my super-rare BX estate into a Merc Sprinter on a tiny mountain road. My fault entirely - too...
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Thing is, I'm very used to those roads. It was less about learning a lesson and more about the classic inattention. If you drive quickly, you really...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:27 pm
New Member-TZi Auto
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Vantman »
Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:48 am
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Hello to everybody! I have been advised to join this forum via Autoshite as you are a friendly and informative crowd on all things BX.
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Looks nice. Other half yet to be convinced? :wink:
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:15 pm
who was behind the wheel
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citronut »
Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:33 pm
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just spoted at 4.00pm today the ZEBRA striped BXAGON BX comeing out of MUCK MUCK DONALDS at Ravenside shops Glynd gap Bexhill,
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Lives in Ramsgate currently, but he's on the road a lot doing fridge repairs - hence the mileage! Sadly, I think it's still got the engine oil in it...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:36 pm
does anyone know what this is called ?
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BX Meteor »
Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:54 pm
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From this thread in BX Technical we realised that there is a difference between the fuel pipe layouts to the 1.6 carb on the Mk1 and Mk2 (possibly...
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Mick, it could all be over now, look here
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Last post by BX Meteor
Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:49 pm
She passed!!!!
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by Mothman » Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:30 pm
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Took the TXD in for its MOT this morning, a few weeks early in case there were any problems and she passed just fine. Other than fitting a new...
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Dear Andy.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:41 pm
what would be your ideal BX
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Mickey taker »
Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:57 pm
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for me it would be this with monza or black leather trim and of course a front splitter :lol:
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Real world:
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Last post by Willy
Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:45 pm
police check
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rodney68 »
Wed May 18, 2011 3:33 pm
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stopped by the plod last night on way to work,reason we stopped you sir says lady plod your car is making a strange noise,i replied it's a citroen...
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This type of camera placement is nothing more than money collection,
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:13 am
What sort of MPG do you get from your BX, petrol or diesel?
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by Mothman » Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:52 pm
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Hi all,
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Our trips are pretty consistant in distance and where to ( only one road :lol: ) that said you can see from recorded records a pattern and 10 miles...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:38 am
how many going
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citronut »
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:04 am
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so how many BX's going to the ICCCR,
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I'm hoping to bring my GT for it's debut appearance, but I won't have it till the end of April, but should still have plenty of time to get it...
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Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:18 pm
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