Mk 1 dash removal
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by Mothman » Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:39 pm
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Did all the lightbulbs on Sophie's dash this morning, suprisingly easy in fact. All lit up like a Christmas tree now and the oil in the top of the...
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That will have to be next time i go in there!!
However, i bought a load of spares recently and in amongst the assorted speedo cables was a brand new...
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:14 pm
A busy Night on the Forum!
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Tim Leech »
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:34 pm
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Just looking at the bottom of the forum I see 15 people signed on, it is Valentines Day, and were not ALL single are we :lol:
Shame on you!
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you dont get 30 something years for life/murder do you :shock: letsbefriends :wink:
regards malcolm
Thanks for the suggestion
You can't go all...
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Last post by Discoil
Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:43 pm
I'm customising my next BX
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Gibbo2286 »
Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:21 am
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With one of these. :D
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I was thinking on similar lines, and came up with this.
Is that a Dell laptop that they are using to control the shuttle?!!
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Last post by crb
Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:18 pm
Petrol versus Diesel
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Mickey taker »
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:15 am
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. Not too keen on diesels though apparently what it is they say, all great men think alike :lol:
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The petrol engine is starting to look a bit more simple now!
In a bid to get low emissions etc the bigger displacement units are being replaced by...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:49 am
Time to update?
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:46 pm
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Hi In doing some artwork for the stickers it occurred to me that the www.bxclub.co.uk address opens what is now a very out of date, confusing page. I...
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Ive sent a quick message to Jim to see what his thoughts are, looking at the front page its about 5 years since the last time it was updated?. The...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:23 am
Changing Views
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Tim Leech »
Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:23 pm
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I have noticed more and more people starting to pass favouarble comment on the BX nowadays. My TZI is at work today having the dents taken out (£40...
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and an MG Midget in the garage. Well when I say MG Midget I really mean the component parts of a Midget on axle stands waiting for me to finish it...
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:00 pm
MOT DAY
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Tim Leech »
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:16 pm
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Tomorrow the GT has its annual Inspection, we now have a dedicated MOT Tester at work, who does them all day long, he has even mentioned his dislike...
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Anyone else had this problem, any ideas ???
No I've never had this problem, have you tried a good pare of mole grips clamped on with a side to...
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Last post by BX Meteor
Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:31 am
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Last post by grecian
Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:38 pm
What does everbody use their BX's for?
Replies: 44
by
saintjamesy89 »
Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:36 pm
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As in the title, would be interesting to know which are daily driver types, which are Sundays and shows only types and then the other type, the...
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I'll take some and post them Tim. I try not to look at it to be honest - I just burst into tears! It doesn't actually look that bad - it's just...
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Last post by Paul296
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:43 pm
frozen diesel
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by
Pigeon »
Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:05 pm
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My TZD was outside the garage on -25 C without any aditive in diesel. I supose it is frozen. What should I do? Please help, I want to drive :)
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Perhaps buy a couple of litres of each, and pop a sample from each supplier into the freezer to see if there's any difference in flow? At the start...
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Last post by Mothman
Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:48 pm
Body Coloured Mirrors
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Tim Leech »
Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:36 pm
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Chaps, whats your thoughts on these, I was thinking of having the ones on the 16TRS painted to match the car, ive seen a few cars with them on and I...
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That's fabulous. Maybe I should get some anti-Fashion badges for mine...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:22 pm
Green laning in a BX
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Jmcc »
Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:57 pm
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Just driven back to Norfolk to see the folks and decided to break the tail end of the journey by seeing how the BX coped with green landing :)
Am...
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Probably done 60+ laps of Aintree Circuit (Club) over the last few years in the BX, which given how much my BX is on the road, is quite impressive!...
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Last post by Vanny
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:03 pm
Mat Fenwick on his back in the tabloids...
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Dollywobbler »
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:55 pm
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...getting dirty!
Check out Classic Car Buyer (Wednesday 1st Feb issue) for the sight of Mr Fenwick fettling the shambolic shed!
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:lol: True!
As I thought, not available around here. Maybe up around Llandudno at the weekend, so will keep my eyes out...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:45 pm
Peugeot 405 parts ?
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BX Meteor »
Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:17 pm
I noticed that there are several Peugeot 405's in a scrapyard near Derby,
see
Are there any parts to be had that can be re-used on BX's ?
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Last post by BX Meteor
Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:17 pm
MOT
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by
Way2go »
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:10 pm
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I came across the following on the MSE site and thought it had merit to re-post here:
Just thought I would leave my top tips for getting your car...
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I usually take mine in a week before its due, that gives me a week to decide if I can do the work or else I book it in to be done ,never been a...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:51 pm
Shiny Things
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crb »
Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:41 am
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I must admit that I can get distracted by shiny things, I spotted this Radiator Cap and wondered if it would fit in with my oil laden engine bay :)...
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I've got one of those made by Stant, perfectly acceptable in my book! :wink:
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Last post by JayW
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:08 am
BX PARTS DELIVERY
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Tim Leech »
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:22 pm
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Im off next week and as per usual will be galavanting all over the place collecting BX bits so if this fits.
I can store small items for a small...
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well, if you happen across an attractive female that aint too fussy and likes buses.....
I've found that with females 'attractive' and 'ain't too...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:57 pm
Not such a bargain after all:(
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crb »
Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:36 pm
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Oh well my £510 ebay bargain failed its MOT on 1 or 2 minor things :(
1. Exhaust has a major leak of gases
2. Nearside rear radius arm has...
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Willy I take my cars to our local citroen specialist and have done for the last 12 years - he knows how I like to keep my cars. He doesn't do the...
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Last post by crb
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:13 pm
BX Underbody Pics
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JayW »
Sat Jan 14, 2012 5:29 pm
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Anyone got any decent photo's of the underside (whole chassis) of a BX?
Needed for reference. Cheers!
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One careful owner guv, Vicar he was, never raced or rallied...
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Last post by KevR
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:53 pm
Tried
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rmattila »
Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:26 pm
Last weekend's project was to weld the underside of the Break of the Lady of the house in order to be ready for MOT on Monday. All started well...
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Last post by rmattila
Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:26 pm
BX accident protection
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:54 am
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Well, for a late 70's early 80's design we all know the BX isn't going to give that much protection but compared with some of its contemporaries -...
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Same score as a Xantia, which doesnt say much for 10 years worth of evolution.
I know the BX fared quite well in its day , my dad stuffed one of his...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:03 pm
A blast from the past
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by
cauchoiskev »
Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:35 pm
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Some of the older members may vaguely remember me. I can't remember the last time I posted here, must be a few years back, the main reason being that...
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the main reason being that the car has been stone reliable and given no problem whatsoever.
Hi Kev - good to see you posting again - I got out of...
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Last post by electrokid
Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:04 am
AR-ONLINE
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Tim Leech »
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:23 pm
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Matt H's dad if you didnt already know....
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i like this article...
brilliant
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Last post by cacaolat
Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:58 pm
Well, Mark's Meteor is finally outside my house -
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scooters »
Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:17 pm
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Well well well,
The 1991 BX16 Meteor so loveingly cared for by mnde is now outsuide my house having been v ery kindly collected from mnde...
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Well well well,
................................................
The dash is the usual Mk2 BX affair a pod sitting with good visibility on top of the...
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Last post by B-Hive
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:42 am
MOT pass
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tim »
Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:38 pm
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Just put the White One in for its annual medical, a full month in advance to allow time for putting right all sorts of horrors; especially given...
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Well done bud, my turn soon.
Andy
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:42 pm
This one go clunk!
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scooters »
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:13 am
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I got a fright yesterday negociating the Himalaya range that is the Edinburgh road system. Having spent last weekend replacing the front springs on...
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Oh, and in case you thought no one had noticed, I assume the thread title is an homage to Molesworth, and the skool piano.... ? 8)
lol - a grate...
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Last post by scooters
Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:35 am
BX Specialists in the West
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Dollywobbler »
Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:15 pm
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While I may be getting (slowly) on top of the RD's bodywork issues, there's an awful lot that is needed mechanically. The engine is down on power,...
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probably too far away but Double S motors in Liverpool have been a citroen specialist for 60 years. what that father and son dont know about citroens...
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Last post by ace_the_bass
Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:36 pm
Number manufactuder by modification
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assembled »
Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:15 pm
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Hello everyone, for some time now I was trying to find how many BX of each modification were manufactured, but could not find anything but rumours. I...
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The 4x4 information does not ring true with me. In the UK there were around 300 GTi 4x4's sold and approximately double that number of estates sold...
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Last post by Jayboy
Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:14 am
A resurgence in 4x4s
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:52 am
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I've noticed the BX 4x4 is making an appearance here and there. It's a pleasant surprise to me as a year ago the 4x4 was to all intents and purposes...
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Hi.
I have now got access to the machine shop as the person stopping me has himself retired.
The parts and drawing are there now and one of the...
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Last post by philhod
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:18 pm
Insurance quotes
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crb »
Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:10 pm
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Just thought I had better get the new BX insured before taking it on the roads so phoned my current insurer (Direct Line) and they came back with...
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I've never had the 'must be garaged' forced on me. If that's what it says on the website, try phoning up and actually speaking to someone. That said,...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:31 pm
back in the fold
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by
Mickey taker »
Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:55 pm
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well I have just won the 16 tgs meteor for £256.00 .
hope to pick it up on Sunday all being well must admit Im pretty chuffed
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Gotta pick up a small dog first though.
Andy
I hope that Mick doesnt :lol:
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:28 pm
Cold weather steering wheel
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:46 pm
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The plastic steering wheel is sooooo slippery when it's chilly. 175000 miles has taken all the texture off, making it super smooth. Before I consider...
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I should've saved the one from the 70k 17TGD i had.
Might have been slightly more difficult to sell without a steering wheel though... :lol:
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:21 am
GT paint job-change of direction
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B-Hive »
Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:36 am
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Well as I'm not here that often,, so just thought I'd storm the forum..
In the process of completing the matt black paint job on the GT, the project...
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Bump
I've been waiting for these photos since last year!
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Last post by frog
Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:58 am
Car prototypes website
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Mike P »
Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:24 pm
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I've never seen this till recently:
A few Citroen and Bx photos in the bottom half of the page and the Volvo Tundra has a Mk1 Bx look about it....
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Many years ago i had a Favorit GLXIXILGXIIIILX estate in hairy vomit green , it was without a doubt a genuinely brillint car (for what it was)!
2...
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Last post by JayW
Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:51 pm
MOT Time
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Defender110 »
Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:42 pm
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The TZD sailed through its MOT this morning with nothing needed and the TGD goes in at 08:45 in the morning.
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So are you keeping it and staying with us then? :wink:
I hope so, Ken, youve said before your leaving us, bought an XM, that didnt last, got a ZX...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:25 pm
Off BX hunting
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ken newbold »
Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:13 pm
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Off in the early hours of tomorrow morning to Bulgaria, see if there are any still out there. :?
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Dear Ken.
I am glad your having a good time Ken, it sounds like a very nice
place :wink:
You could always bring home an XM or a Xantia they are...
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:41 pm
2012 CCC Membership Card
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Tim Leech »
Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:04 pm
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For those of you who are members and can access the forum (which is soon to be come open to everyone), there has been requests for nominations for...
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Dear Tim.
You,re definately having a good day today aren,t you Tim, you are on
a roll :roll:
Well done Tim, I am not saying that I voted for that...
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:52 pm
in a quandary
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B-Hive »
Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:59 am
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Right now in Australia we have two BX Mk1 16TRS auto for sale... mechanically they both need some work, but not too much for the home...
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The cost of exporting vehicles to Oz isn't only the shipping, they have a hell of a high rate of import duty, I was thinking of going into business...
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Last post by Gibbo2286
Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:21 am
the eagle(well bxgt) has landed!
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citroen7 »
Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:11 am
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just to let you all know the gt ibought from Richard is now safely on my drive although it is stuck on the trailer :( as it wont start. condition...
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Try fitting a manual choke...
My Gt (now sorted) starts first kick every time cold ...full choke (no throttle) and almost immediately push the choke...
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Last post by B-Hive
Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:28 am
Time to merge from the 16v forum?
Replies: 15
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djoptix »
Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:23 am
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The 16v forum seems to have gone all quiet. I remember long ago when it was bx16v.com, and I used to waste many hours at work reading it. It was a...
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I like the BXParty tent!
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Last post by smiffy1071
Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:07 am
I like having no neighbours!
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Tim Leech »
Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:41 pm
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Well its empty and unlocked so may aswell make use of it.........
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I know the landlord, I did mention to her about using it anyway.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:14 am
useful gadget
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sdelasal »
Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:37 am
For ~£15, this is a useful gadget to have - for those DIY diagnostic/detective moments ... like figuring out if brakes are binding (hub temperature...
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Last post by sdelasal
Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:37 am
Don't all rush at once
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Defender110 »
Mon Nov 21, 2011 1:19 pm
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Genuine Citroen :roll:
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Bugger!!
They wont post to Australia, you guys have all the luck
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Last post by B-Hive
Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:54 am
Website with Citroen brochure collection
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toddao »
Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:38 pm
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I chanced upon this website with a good collection of Citroen brochures. Unfortunately you can't open them but they're still interesting.
I have a...
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Very interesting, I thought I had a lot of Citroen brochures but his collection vastly exceeds mine!
One of the last accessory brochures at the...
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Last post by Mike P
Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:13 pm
Anyone know about iPhones?
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KevR »
Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:19 pm
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Just been given an iPhone 3G by my little sister (all my phones are either hand me downs from my mum or hand-me-ups from sister!
Need to get it...
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LOL ...sorry if I did an information overload, but I don't think there's an easier way to explain how services are managed by networks.
btw, in the...
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Last post by BX Meteor
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:57 am
I AM NEVER Looking at EBAY ever again
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by
messerschmitt owner »
Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:05 pm
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I was looking at Ebay this evening and seem to have bought a car!
No, not a Citroen - swmbo wouldnt let me - despite there being a superb £350...
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I had a cracking little Aircooled 126 , one previous owner with genuine 15,000 miles in mint rust free condition. should never have sold it.
Not sure...
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:16 pm
BX driving comparisons
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Dollywobbler »
Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:26 pm
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This year, I've managed to drive some BXs other than the 1.9 diesel (I've owned three) and 16v (I've owned one, driven two). Until I got my Mk1, I'd...
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I'd like to try a 1.9 petrol, in non-GTi flavour. Rich's TZS auto sounds a dreamy combination of slush box and torquey motor. I've still never driven...
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Last post by Rich
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:57 pm
BX Camper Car
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kiwi »
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:37 am
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:?
Like this line
-Bad leak in the hydrolic system, i just top up the fluid every now and then, about 3 liters a month. can be fixed i had it...
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Similarly, if I stick a bucket of water in the back and write the words, 'fire engine' on the side in wax crayon . . . voila - it's a 'BX fire...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:30 pm
My fleet
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kiwi »
Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:51 am
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Ok so the big red one is not a BX but damn fun to have to drive 8)
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A fellow fan of the white Bx! I'm currently growing to love my new grey one tho, once it has a few issues sorted I think it will be my dream...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:52 pm
Seeing if anyone bought my Dad's old BXs
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ricotansky »
Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:09 pm
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Hi,
I've been surfing your forum and doing some reminiscing about a couple of BXs my Dad owned when I was younger. I even learned to drive in one of...
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Thanks for that roverman. Shame to see it confirmed but I suspected as much. Still sad though, I loved the silver one.
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Last post by ricotansky
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:39 pm
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