How much is a Diesel Hurricane worth?
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rayfenwick »
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:10 am
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Hi all. There's a chance for me to buy a J reg diesel Hurricane. I want to know:
How much is it worth if completely sorted, no issues?
How much is...
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The 1.7TD is the same as the TZD Ray,
If it is his pride and joy perhaps we should aim to try and help him repair / keep it rather than prize it from...
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Last post by rayfenwick
Wed May 11, 2011 9:30 am
Exhaust saga finally sorted and stroke avoided - long rant!
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Linegeist »
Mon May 09, 2011 10:38 am
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Finally got the exhaust frontpipe properly fitted to the Athena on Saturday, but not without a bit of interesting faffing about with the exhaust...
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Saturday dawned and I woke up feeling naughty ………
Yeah - I get that these days :-)
Seriously - very well done for getting them to do the job...
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Last post by electrokid
Tue May 10, 2011 11:12 pm
Stainless steel exhausts
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electrokid »
Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:00 pm
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Does anyone know how this can be achieved ? If anyone knows of a manufacturer or someone who can cobble a st st exhaust system from stock parts etc....
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No harm in sticking with the standard exhaust while it's still easily available - st st costs more / lasts longer - probably even-stevens at the end...
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Last post by electrokid
Mon May 09, 2011 8:05 am
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Last post by electrokid
Mon May 09, 2011 7:50 am
Not a BX, but...
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KevR »
Thu May 05, 2011 9:37 am
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...has a certain charm.
Just put this back on the road. :D
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patina.
Phil took the word out of my mouth! - it's a delight! :)
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Last post by Paul296
Thu May 05, 2011 7:51 pm
Dashboard Split
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mds141 »
Mon May 02, 2011 6:38 pm
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Noticed a small split in the dashboard last night. Just to the right of the digital clock by the outlet for the windscreen blower. looks like a weak...
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So, the BXclub top tip is to glue the glovebox lid with beer-induced vomit. You heard it here first... ;)
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Last post by rayfenwick
Thu May 05, 2011 12:40 am
BX legends
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:15 pm
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OK, we have experienced a lot in our BXs and some are remembered amongst us.
I suggest maybe a 'rogues gallery' of 'known/infamous' BXs.
Obviously...
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I will be headed over to Germany/swizterland later on in the year, so shipping should be sweet-i can chuck it into an exhibition i am packing out. Pm...
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Last post by NZ16v
Wed May 04, 2011 10:39 am
Trying hard to like the ZX
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Oscar »
Sun May 01, 2011 10:06 pm
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Washed it and cleaned it. Changed filters and oil. Drove it to Wales and back. Getting 48mpg from it. Washed it and cleaned it again.
Drives well,...
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My immediate thought was 'Dartford' for some reason. I'd guess somewhere easy to give simple directions to get to - like 'off at junction --- heading...
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Last post by electrokid
Tue May 03, 2011 9:25 am
Rear subframe mountings - how much?
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KevR »
Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:12 pm
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Does anyone know offhand how much a pair of the rear subframe mounting bushes (that bolt through the body just under the rear seats) are?
Bloke I'm...
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What day is it? What time is it? Where am I?
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Last post by rayfenwick
Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:37 pm
Sun roof reflectors
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by Mothman » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:53 pm
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My BX came with a retro fitted sun roof, just the flip up type with 2 height settings but its quite noisy to use.
Anyone with any experience with the...
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Deflectors for the 'standard' BX sunroof clip on. The accessorie 'pop-up' sunroofs are narrower AFAIK. So after-market universal is the only one you...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:22 pm
bx is sold
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johnbird »
Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:43 pm
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the bx took me on a last trip to work today and from work to pick a prospective buyer from the train station. he must have liked it as he has just...
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I never saw the car around Leicester at all.
Will have to keep an eye out for the Saab :D
Mike P
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Last post by Mike P
Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:34 am
bx replacement-s
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johnbird »
Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:27 pm
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got the saab 99 back and doing a few miles this week,all seems well so far,went to view a skoda fabia at a dealers for my wife and daughter to...
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I had forgotten all about the renault 16 , lovely car , lovely ride ,like the BX years ahead of its time just a shame about the rust
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Last post by Mickey taker
Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:45 pm
My BX 19TRS is telling me something
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kiwi »
Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:53 am
Sounds like leave me alone and put me back in the corner of the garage :?
For the last year she has been parked at the rear of the Garage coming...
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:53 am
WINDOW FRAME PAINT
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Tim Leech »
Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:57 am
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I shall be replacing the drivers door on the GT some time this year with a new old stock as the one fitted has seen better days and been patched up a...
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I tried to get some paint made up today for my door surrounds but EXX is no longer available because the grey in the mix is lead based. Gratified as...
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Last post by Paul296
Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:07 am
Help please with some spares - new member
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DavidDS »
Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:55 pm
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Hi - just found this website and am already impressed with the know how and resources some people have and how willing they are to share.
I have...
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Welcome to BXClub David - sounds as though you've found a good one there.
To echo Tim's suggestion - good idea to treat the boot floor particularly...
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Last post by electrokid
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:34 am
Winter is a coming
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kiwi »
Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:48 am
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Well it is here and its blardy early :?
2nd snowfall of the year on the little volcanoes and this is a real cold blast, Coming home from work had...
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wow that is fantastic, if you don't mind me asking, were you born in NZ or did you migrate there (I've thought of it many times)
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Last post by BX Meteor
Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:30 pm
What spec is an RD???
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madasahatter »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:23 pm
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Strange i know but what is a BX hatch RD?? Is that a non turbo model by any chance???
Anyone let me know about them??
Have found a 2 owner from new...
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Should have mentioned Smiffy that the speedo is showing 70mph at those revs, it lies & satnav says i'm actually doing 63, i wondered why i thought...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:36 pm
does the rear wing on a BX really do anything
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BX Meteor »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:40 am
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......apart from the plastic swelling up around the front self-tapper screws, and the paint peeling off .... does the rear wing do anything ?
Does...
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LOL
Does it have the 16v hatch, is it called a Hurricane ?
Why were some models fitted with the 16v hatch and called Hurricane while others were...
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Last post by BX Meteor
Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:18 pm
Blanking the headlights for the wrong side of the road.
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Rich »
Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:25 am
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I'm taking the BX to france and Belgium tomorrow.... Which bit of the headlight do I blank Off?????
Thanks for the help.
Rich :)
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the thick end to the nearside.
OK, I meant the offside! The lenses give you a bit of a clue but Phil's templates do the job properly though....
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Last post by Des Smith
Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:43 pm
Throwing in the towel!
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Kitch »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:25 pm
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Just a quick one to say I\'m going to pretty much give up trying to use this forum due to fact I haven\'t been able to login through anything other...
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Bloody hell I managed to get on at work again today! Maybe there is a way forward! :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:11 pm
MI-16 performance improvements?
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Leobx16v »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:33 pm
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towards the end of this year im gonna give me baby a rebuild and im thinking of swirling the ports and chipping it, does anyone know what horsepower...
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buy this. job done
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Last post by NZ16v
Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:17 am
I CAN'T believe it
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tzd »
Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:03 pm
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Got my Tzd fixed up with a bumper last week after it was rear ended ( thank you Andy), I took my TZD to London for a five day break, it drove there...
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I promised I would post a picture of my split pedal box, well here it is after I got it out and did a bit of a clean up job on it ready for welding,
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Last post by tzd
Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:27 pm
It's here! My 1987 19TRS Auto.
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rayfenwick »
Mon May 03, 2010 5:13 pm
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Well, as most of you know, I bought E141 WHR - the 19TRS Auto that a few of you have owned in the past from eBay for just £100 while I was in Malta....
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I can see the logic in that, and it will need doing. We had p!ssing whilst static, and now don't, so we're confused as to where all the p!ssing was...
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Last post by rayfenwick
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:56 pm
what is the worst job on a BX ?
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BX Meteor »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:35 pm
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... on a BX of today, any job with the rust on the hex heads making spanners in a confined space a joke .....
I had to replace the brake pressure...
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Well if it happens, I'll take it on the chin - like a man! :oops:
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Last post by scarecrow
Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:57 pm
My story - not a happy one
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xonxon »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:09 pm
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Hi all, Firstly I wanted to say Hi, I'm new here. My name is Shaun and I come from the island of Malta.
Honestly I've never been a fan of french...
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what did you do with the xm? register it locally and pay shitloads of money, or did you not stay long and took it back with you
It came back with...
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Last post by rayfenwick
Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:53 pm
BXClub T Shirts
Replies: 61
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jonkw »
Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:40 pm
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OK,
I've been in touch with an old friend, Richard at dontworktoohard.com who produces and sells a range of 2cv related T shirts and merchandise....
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I assume the BX Club t-shirts are no longer available?
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:49 pm
Well, it had an 'X' in the name
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by
messerschmitt owner »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:21 pm
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it's been a busy old week in Gloucestershire!
Scrapped one XM, sold another, bought a BX sight unseen.
I must be mad!
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Actually - I'd forgotten about them... are they rears?
four mats ... I believe
runs to check
A complete set ...
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Last post by messerschmitt owner
Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:27 pm
Driving a BX around the Hamilton Street Racing Track
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kiwi »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:21 am
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Got to drive the BX around the Hamilton V8 street race circuit 8)
1st corner facing the start line
between turn 1 and 2
Dont want to...
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Yes your right it is a part time street circuit for 3 days per year that host a round of a v8 series and I dont get to go around it that often so...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:19 pm
swapping HP pumps internals
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B-Hive »
Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:05 pm
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I have 2 spare HP pumps one internally tired and one purportedly with a cracked casing but good internals..How easy is it to transplant the internals...
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There was a bloke selling the complete pump seal set on ebay.de last week for €10 inc. postage in Germany. I can ask him if he'll list it again if...
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Last post by Kevin B
Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:58 pm
CHEAP Yellow H4 headlight bulb caps on ebay.de
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rayfenwick »
Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:15 pm
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If you are a fan of yellow headlights in your Citroen(s), then look no further than ebay item number: 270725454194 .
As written elsewhere, these...
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Perhaps a slight adjustment may be necessary?
I'll have a look when mine get here, and post results.
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Last post by rayfenwick
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:41 pm
donate
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sdelasal »
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:46 pm
Another forum I visit has a 'donate' option at the top - made me think if there is one on here? Steve
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Last post by Linegeist
Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:20 pm
how many left?
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johnbird »
Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:01 am
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whats the concensus of how many bx's which are taxed insured and mot'd are left driving on the english highway today? i havent seen another one since...
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Yeah I saw the valve gear on m VTEC when the rocker cover was off when it was being serviced at a Honda dealer ..... my god it was from another...
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Last post by BX Meteor
Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:15 pm
BX Cold turkey is no fun
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Dollywobbler »
Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:57 pm
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While I'm glad the Green Tiger has moved on, especially as she's hard at work getting her new owner out of a car-less bind, I must admit to missing...
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I miss not having a sunroof, but I have a map reading light on mine. Do not all estate have one then?
Mine have all had the central one which tilts...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:58 am
New boots for Monica!
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mountainmanUK »
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:23 pm
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Today I decided to treat Monica to four new tyres, so that I can refit the Speedlines, and stick the battered old steelies back in the shed.
Part...
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ahh, but FB should also have a dislike button, and a WTF button I reckon!
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:20 am
BX friendly mot testers
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4B4 »
Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:07 pm
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Can anyone recommend a tester in the Manchester area who is used to testing the BX?
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I can in Bolton?
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Last post by Defender110
Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:29 pm
How many people use there bxs every day
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jacksun1987 »
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:22 pm
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How many people use there bxs every day. To get home and work.
Ive moved to tattrshell now. So i need to use the bx everyday. I do 30 miles nearly...
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I drive my TZi every day and I wouldn't have it any other way. It never seems to miss a beat.
That Mr Wilson, is a nice looking car!
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Last post by smiffy1071
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:37 am
BX Admirer
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Tim Leech »
Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:32 pm
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Went to the petrol station in the TZI today as I filled her up with the proceeds of selling that nail of a Beetle, chap at the next pump in a...
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I've been thinking about an electric car :shock: Not a hybrid, but pure electric; and if I got some appropriate A-Tec generating capacity I'd have a...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:29 pm
Name and Shame
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djm666 »
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:43 pm
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Arsehole of the week:
DYNOFLEX
thats his name on Ebay.
complete Knob. dont deal with him.
takes the money and runs.
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Howcome you haven\'t got a 16v yet then? :p
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:30 pm
rear ended
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tzd »
Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:11 pm
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Hi Everybody,
I am so p****d off, look what happened to me yesterday!, if anybody knows of a rear bumper for a TZD I'D appreciate the info for me to...
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funny angle that photo, the post is literally 15cm's from the bumper. I have seen other bigger cars trying to get into this space and hitting the...
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Last post by tzd
Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:52 pm
Front strut weight
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maxgreenwood »
Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:49 pm
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How heavy are BX front struts without the sphere?
You can probably guess where i'm going with this..
namely across the Irish sea :)
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You\'ve removed the upright, right? lol
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:16 pm
BX Digits
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:39 am
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I've never seen a running Digit. Are any actually on the road now on the UK? If so it'd be great to see one at the National next year!
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seriously cool 8)
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:55 am
An Appeal to Members
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Tim Leech »
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:21 pm
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A polite request to all, I have in the last 12 months been round the wrekin a bit regarding selling cars and parts to persons on this forum and...
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how did you know?! mmmm, Laura...
But yes, figured as much!
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:36 am
sign of a good car
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djm666 »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:14 am
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I sold a BX diesel to a mate of mine, any way i do all his work on it for him. he is a high mileage person doing in excess of 1500km a week.
anyway....
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Yes in the end he came in one day on 3 cylinders. he drove it for another 20000 before i found and rebuilt andother engine for him. it had an oil...
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Last post by djm666
Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:26 pm
Hello!
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Smiffy »
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:30 pm
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This is my first foray onto this site, so I go easy on me! I've been looking at a few of the threads on here, and hope I can get to know some more...
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As the others have said, welcome aboard. :)
A 2CV is definitely on my list, though it may be some time, as I have many much more important things to...
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Last post by rayfenwick
Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:35 pm
BXer of the month???
Replies: 7
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:04 am
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I'd like to nominate Liz, my long-suffering wife who has persuaded me to KEEP THE BX. It's now in her name. With her registration plate. And it AIN'T...
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Maybe one day I'll be as awesome as Liz. Quite brought a tear to my eye!
xxx
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Last post by Charlotte
Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:07 am
TZD Blow out
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djm666 »
Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:05 pm
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Coming over a hill and round a bend at 100kph tyre just decided to disintergrate. nearly tore the wing off. ripped the wheel arch lining out. i am...
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Yeah, i think thats the best thing to use old tyres for, as a space saver tyre, so keep the speed low & it should get you home hopefully, but not...
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:42 pm
MOT tomorrow !!!!!!
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by Mothman » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:13 pm
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Fingers crossed, the old girl goes up for her test tomorrow.
The only thing i can see that could be a problem is the nearside armoured front brake...
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Yes, i think you are right bud,
I have a spare on the scrapper so ile be doing it shortly.
Had a bit of a price increase on the parts needed too...
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Last post by Mothman
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:17 pm
Happy Day!
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KevR »
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:13 am
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Because finally, ten years after I bought it, 18 months after I installed it and three months after I wired it up, my two-post lift in the garage is...
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Was the hole in the garage ceiling present before you attempted to put the lift up as far as it will go? :lol:
Haha!
Actually, when I started...
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Last post by KevR
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:44 am
What do people think it's worth?
Replies: 14
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christhelion »
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:04 am
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hi guys,
I was talking to a guy who was interested in my car yesterday. he'd seen the ad on ebay and called me about it. But anyway, he's been...
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I've advised on this stuff professionally in the past - so here goes.
I habitually collect snippets about BX's for sale at unusually good prices on...
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Last post by Linegeist
Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:14 am
Jobs, muddy lanes, and some miles covered for the 16TZS
Replies: 13
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:36 pm
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Well I picked up the White tzs from York today for £380. I will post some pics when it's had a wash. Writing this from ferry on way back to ireland....
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ah sorry just read the R4 didn't have an air cooled engine.. i just realised it's the blue VW Beetle. :oops:
Ah ha yes and if everything in life...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:28 am
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