BX Camper Car
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kiwi »
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:37 am
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:?
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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,
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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
BX Availability..
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boyracereddie »
Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:21 pm
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Hi all,
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Hi Eddie
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:15 pm
Paging Doc Chevron
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Dollywobbler »
Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:33 pm
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You've got PM sir. Might have got held up as I just realised that my Inbox was full... :oops:
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replied. Sorry for the delay, I've been keeping odd hours lately.. even by my standards..
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:48 pm
Deciding what bx to buy??
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Djr88 »
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:38 pm
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I've been thinking about getting a bx for a while and been considering what model i want and its come down to a TZD turbo diesel hathback or GTI or...
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My only gripe with the TZD (I'm on my fifth) is that the location of the turbo can make some maintenance/repair jobs an absolute bastard – changing...
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Last post by KevR
Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:44 pm
loading with bricks
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christhelion »
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:52 am
a while ago I saw a video online of a BX estate being loaded with bricks with a forklift. The car sinking then rising again. I wanted to show it to...
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Last post by christhelion
Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:52 am
Sphere life
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Jaba »
Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:59 pm
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Conventional wisdom is that spheres have a limited life of 3 to 5 years before we should think of replacing them and that unused spheres slowly lose...
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:) I used them once or I should say Dek had them done for me while I was working abroad, as the ride had become indeed shite.
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Last post by philhod
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:23 pm
Fuelly.com
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kiwi »
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:42 pm
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So with the endorsement of what people on here wrote about this website and how great it was. I signed up to this to record my diesels fuel figures....
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Think you are right there Mat. Same thing happened to me but I kept the activation email and re did it so was back in.
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Last post by philhod
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:14 pm
I am having such bad withdrawals from TZDs
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Oscar »
Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:40 pm
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Real white knuckle stuff at the moment. That charisma-free, gutless, thirsty lump of *meh* silver ZX is pissing me off, and I come on here and people...
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indeed, it was yours that swung it for me, that was a lovely revvy and yet quite torquey motor, much nicer than the 2.0i
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:24 am
New here but not new to bx's??
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Djr88 »
Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:50 pm
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I've been thinking about getting myself a bx lately so i thought i should sign up on here!!
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Welcome to the Club. You couldn't find a better place to visit if you are contemplating a BX. What an excellent choice :)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:56 pm
IT PASSED !!!
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tzd »
Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:53 pm
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My K reg 1994 BX 17 TZD Saloon has just passed it's M.O.T. without having to have any work done to it !!!
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Dear tzd.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:39 pm
BX-less
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mnde »
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:11 am
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My BX has gone, gone to live in bonny Scotland.
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I had a clio 1.4 8valve sport, it was exemplary, did 50k in that & apart from brake pads/discs/tyres & exhaust, nothing went wrong, & no we never...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:54 pm
Citroen BX diesel automatic.
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Phil »
Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:38 pm
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Hi everybody, I have just joined your forum.
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GSF accy sphere should be ok, perhaps the one you have is duff or there might be another issue with the hydraulics that is affecting the tick time??...
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:15 am
Hurricane mot
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Gary »
Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:03 pm
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Another years ticket on the old mans GTI Hurricane,with only one advisory blue smoke on acceleration,poss due to worn valve steam oil seals.
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(presses the BXC 'LIKE' button :) )
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Last post by Paul296
Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:59 am
Classic Car Buyer
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Tim Leech »
Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:13 pm
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Apparently our own MR Dollywobbler and his MK1 estate are in this weeks edition.
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Yeah, beard's not quite as long as when that pic was taken. Keeps my chin warm!
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Last post by scooters
Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:37 pm
Spec Question
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hvanman »
Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:15 pm
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Hi, I am new to the BX scene and trying to track down a suitable car, but I'm not up to speed on the various different models.
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Has been bought by someone on Autoshite after it appeared in the Ebay thread there. Am trying to coax them over if they're not here already.
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:38 pm
BX DTR turbo performance figures
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:26 am
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I have an original promo brochure for the BX DTR turbo model here - 1988 i think they came out. The 0-60 time is 11 secs, but i've seen the TZD turbo...
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Hi Mat,
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:09 am
Illuminated Electric Window Switches?
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Tim Leech »
Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:47 am
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I know the UK cars never had them, but there is a tiny bulb listed in the parts catalogue for window lifter switch bulb?
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every 405 I've seen had orange yes.
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:52 pm
le Citroen suspension - beat this.
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tim »
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:17 pm
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Yesterday the missus took the White One (19 TXD estate) down to her muckin'-out-horses job, did the biz, then came home via 1/2 mile of potholey farm...
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I don't think the law ever got involved as it certainly didn't make the local paper; that's why I thought you might be from round here, Jay - it was...
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Last post by tim
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:57 am
MOT success
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Stinkwheel »
Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:25 pm
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Yes thats right, the ol' tesco value BX has scored another years ministry test.
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Better seeing her pumped up properly though.
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:23 pm
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Last post by scooters
Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:51 pm
In Hibernation
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mds141 »
Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:33 pm
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Parked the Valver up for the winter today. Gave her a good wash 'n' wax followed by a decent run out. Steering wheel lock thingy, plus a autolok on...
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/\ WHS. I tend to use the diesel more, just because it's cheper to run and I do stupid mileages, but I have no issues with using the valver all year...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:49 am
Previous owner checking
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kiwi »
Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:43 am
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Its a longshot which I know is possible in NZ so will give it a try asking here as I can not find it via the net.
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if cars had souls could tell you how much more fun UK roads were.
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Last post by citsncycles
Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:34 pm
Sophie rides again!!!
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by Mothman » Sat Oct 22, 2011 2:14 pm
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Got the old girl going again.
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good to hear your sortted Andy
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Last post by citronut
Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:27 pm
Failure!
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Wooscary »
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:50 pm
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Car failed MOT the other day.
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:lol: A sobering tale in these days of technology K39 sailed threough her test last tuesday. Not been run properly for over 3 years. Put a couple of...
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Last post by philhod
Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:48 pm
Straight through the MOT.
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by Mothman » Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:02 pm
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The TGS Estate went straight through the MOT this pm. No advisories and i didnt do anything to prep her. Not bad for a 20 year old motor.
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As reported elsewhere. K39 went straight through on Tuesday.
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Last post by philhod
Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:36 pm
Savoy Garage
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:12 am
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Does anyone here have any experience with Savoy Garage in Hapton, Burnley, Lancs?
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:lol: 8) They never got anyone for the killings of either him or his partner in crime.
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Last post by philhod
Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:04 am
Wanted: Place to crash in/near Liverpool
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:26 pm
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For one night only - promise! 8th November...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:55 am
Bit of PH coverage for the BX
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Kitch »
Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:30 pm
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Always good to see when BXs get some press. Ok it\'s not a big mag or anything, but it\'s still Haymarket :lol:
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Nice coverage, Kitch. Car's looking good 8)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:41 pm
Taking BX spares to France?
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anaconda »
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:28 am
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We go to France regularly for our jollies, and love camping. We'll take the campervan in August but off season there are some great deals on mobile...
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So apart from the accelerator cable, which other components come into the 'RHD specific' category?
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:38 pm
Added Value add-ons
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by Mothman » Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:33 pm
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Just like to thank Tim and Richard for making the TGS just a little better.
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as Andy say grease the chanles/runners, the other thing i find helps is spray the felt chanles around the glass with silicon spray,
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Last post by citronut
Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:03 am
BX19 TXD
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kiwi »
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:17 pm
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Probably should be in the technical side and since I know from reading Mulley has/had one of these hoping some experiance can play in. :)
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Your pretty new here so would not know how long I have been a BX owner (over 20 years now)
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Last post by Des Smith
Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:51 am
quarrelsome dieselengine after a damp or cold night
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by
axbx »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:34 pm
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Hello everyone
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Don't grind the disc peg off or you'll have trouble when you go to change the discs.Unscrew it and replace it with a countersunk screw if you must....
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Last post by KevR
Thu Oct 13, 2011 2:22 pm
Speedometers got to luv erm
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kiwi »
Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:19 am
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And only one of them has anything close to correct on readings compared to actual speed all of them the correct size tyres.
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:lol: Jayw
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:19 am
Another MK 1 owner
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by Mothman » Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:29 pm
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Hi all,
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It is an excellent site - I love it. But it can be rather addictive I find? . . .
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Last post by Paul296
Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:18 am
BX Sun roof glass
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Gibbo2286 »
Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:11 am
I've had a sun roof glass sitting in my shed for months, it's free to anyone prepared to collect it from GL15 6LE, I'll give it another couple of...
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Last post by Gibbo2286
Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:11 am
Is the recession biting BX ownership
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Defender110 »
Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:04 am
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There appears to be an abnormal amount of people selling up BX's and BX parts stock, do we think this is all part of the never ending recession?
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Jay, who is charging you £100 f/c?? Mine is due up and the cheapest I can get is £160 fc from Saga (showing me age!) - tried Lankester and NFU but...
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Last post by tim
Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:10 pm
Picking up my first BX tonight (+ introduction)
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Jmcc »
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:06 pm
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Hello all,
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Hi James, I've got a 17 TZD saloon, absolutely cracking car. theres only one word of advice ENJOY.
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Last post by tzd
Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:51 pm
Mk 1 Drivers manual
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by Mothman » Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:33 pm
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Would anyone have a drivers manual for a Mk 1? The one i have is in Italian. Ok for the piccies but i dont speak da linga.
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Not that it helps, but one was sold on Ebay just over a week ago:
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Oct 03, 2011 1:47 pm
Missed you all.
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mds141 »
Sat Oct 01, 2011 5:09 pm
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Sorry I've not been for a few days, laptop decided to give up the ghost well it was 6 years old! Anyway I allowed the moths to escape from my wallet...
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Mat, was that one they used in Bletchley Park to break the German codes?
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:03 pm
3rd BX
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kiwi »
Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:04 am
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8)
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I have nothing against white BXs, in case anyone asks. It would be daft for anyone with a St Tropez to suggest white is anything other than the ideal...
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Last post by Des Smith
Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:39 pm
Insurance Valuation
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kiwi »
Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:37 am
This will meaning nothing to you guys but you may see where I am coming from on this?
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:37 am
Tailgate query
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Dollywobbler »
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:10 am
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Quick question. Will a BX estate tailgate fit INSIDE a BX estate? Hoping to collect a replacement one next week.
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:lol: The first trike I built had a Wartburg Knight engine.
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Last post by philhod
Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:46 am
Should I or not??
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christhelion »
Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:37 pm
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I promised myself i wouldn't do this but I've been looking around this forum a lot lately and I'm getting a bit tempted by a diesel...
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:) I'd get one yes.
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Last post by CGATCX25GTITURBO
Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:46 pm
Finally met a forum member
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by Mothman » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:53 pm
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Met Chris today at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood where i exchanged a set of Mk1 headlight protectors for Mk 2s so we i hope were both pleased. I think...
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Hi Vince,
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Last post by Mothman
Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:31 pm
It seems people still like the look
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christhelion »
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:55 pm
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I like the look of BXs in any trim and although it looks dated coz it's not a soulless blob, it's timeless to me.
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I polished the red shed yesterday, blacked the tyres, cleaned the windows etc and stood back, and thought to myself, that may be 20 years old but it...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:20 pm
Finaly got it
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Defender110 »
Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:04 pm
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Well I finaly managed to make the trip down south to buy Tourist's TZD
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That really is the dogs bits!
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Last post by anaconda
Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:45 am
Mk1 BX Porn
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Tim Leech »
Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:12 pm
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:wink:
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Excellent!
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Last post by KevR
Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:32 am
Has any one got?
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fran303 »
Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:45 pm
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Hello there :D my J reg. BX estate was shunted from behind at the weekend I am looking for a rear bumper and a drivers side rear light unit thanks a...
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BUMP! Fran I've sent you a message but you havent replied, did you still need this bumper???
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:15 am
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