JBL sub bass pro sl2 thoughts
by Pcheaven » Sat May 08, 2021 10:18 pm
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I am considering getting one of these
Has anyone used one - what’s your experience?
Hopefully it will fit under the front seats. Will measure when...
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Certainly a good idea. I would personally be replacing the original speakers, if you haven’t already, and adding sound deadening first before adding...
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Bx spotted
by rutter123 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:28 pm
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Spotted 1st bx of the year approx 2.30pm at A421/J13 M1 bx hatch reg K594BMJ just clocked the plate as I exited roundabout, did flash my lights and...
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Just run-in then.
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Last post by rutter123 Fri May 07, 2021 12:16 am
Classic value
by rutter123 » Wed May 05, 2021 5:16 pm
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Sadly no mention of the bx, an appreciating classic nonetheless but not for the masses.
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The Mini and the Minor are both very well catered so my stash won't be worth a fortune. I've a few Commer bit's and pieces that will have gone up in...
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Hydraurincage Fluid For sale On ebay UK
by Pcheaven » Sun May 02, 2021 7:51 pm
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On ebay if anyone needs some.
Looks like the seller is based in Derby
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I'm based in Derby if that helps anyone
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue May 04, 2021 10:24 am
FYI's - if you are bidding on the 4x4 @ Manor park auctions today
by Pcheaven » Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:48 am
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just a small FYI, in case you are bidding - I was / am / still undecided / considering bidding
Manor Park kindly sent me over an invoice that...
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Mine has the added bonus of having the torque of the diesel engine & the grip of the 4x4 behind it too.
Now that is an interesting project! Did you...
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Chevronics supplying GS boxed spheres for my bx
by Pcheaven » Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:03 pm
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Not what I was expecting - to be asked if I wanted the dear or cheap ones.
They gave me 400 not 500's as per original spec on the car.
Quite...
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Sphere specs:
It's important to get all three of a sphere's figures correct:
eg 400/55/1.2
= volume cc / pressure bars / damping orifice mm...
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Last post by Pcheaven Sat May 01, 2021 4:34 pm
Spotted
by rutter123 » Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:38 pm
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My dad who lives in Sussex has just informed me that a certain Mr Jeremy Clarkson was spotted driving an SM somewhere near Beachy Head.
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Apparently Mike Brewers car, also a 2CV was seen being dropped from a crane too....idiots
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:36 pm
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Last post by Pcheaven Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:54 pm
Does the lhm resevoir have any seals?
by Pcheaven » Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:00 am
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My tank appears to be weeping lhm between the tank itself and the octopus fitting that accepts all the pipes.
It’s a tiny leak. But a leak none the...
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This has got me thinking because mine has always had a slight LHM weep there and I have considered it as normal. If you manage to cure yours with a...
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Last post by Pcheaven Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:28 pm
Oil temp sender
by rutter123 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:57 pm
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Fitting an oil temp gauge on a t/d
I have already fitted a digital water temp gauge and want same for oil temp, where is the best place to fit the...
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When I fitted mine, I acquired a 'sandwich' plate for between the oil filter & engine. On mine the threads were the smaller size for the pressure...
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Last post by David Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:26 pm
does £365 to install a cam belt of 1.6 petrol seem right?
by Pcheaven » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:09 am
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as per title.
Does this seem an appropriate amount ( it includes VAT and a water pump) ?
I haven't done a cam belt myself for a few years now, nor...
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Maybe you want to change the cam and crank front sealings at the same time, they are pretty old too?
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Last post by Kaapelimies Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:37 pm
Spotted today
by rutter123 » Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:53 pm
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Not a bx, but probably rarer, a T plate 1979 Opel Monza in Harlington High St. Not seen one of those on the road for years.
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Yes it was the bigger brother of the Manta with the front end not dissimilar of the Carlton/Record, with wiper/washers on the headlights, (how cool...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:55 pm
C15 going for free/donation on FCF
by white exec » Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:19 am
There's a C15 Champ van, with XUD9 engine, going for free/donation, on FCF.
Car located in Ashtead, Surrey.
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Last post by white exec Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:19 am
Car covers. Has anyone knowledge about this one ?
by Pcheaven » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:11 am
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Has anyone got one of these covers
Any thoughts or comments appreciated
By way of background.
I have a bx that was garaged all it’s life.
I...
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The Stormforce cover is supposed to be the best but I had issues with the one I got for My Morris Traveller. I had the cover on for several weeks...
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Last post by Pcheaven Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:12 pm
Haynes manual or Haynes workshop manual??
by Pcheaven » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:23 pm
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Confused.
What’s the difference ?
Which is the best suited for a DIY repairer?
I plan to change cam belt and water pump and a few other jobs....
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They are one of the same - a Haynes Repair Manual.
Two editions for BX petrol, the original, and a later revised edition. Covers engines,...
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Last post by Pcheaven Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:40 pm
Citrovisie BX book
by deltic » Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:38 pm
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Just received my copy of BX A new generation of Citroen , anyone else? I've only had a chance to skim through it but it seems to contain an absolute...
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It has proved that the BX Dommage rumour is just a myth, there never was a BX 1.0, but a 1.1 was available in certain countries.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:44 pm
Importing a RHD
by Pcheaven » Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:15 am
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Has anyone ever imported a RHD BX?
Curious about their experiences?
TIA.
Sooopo many beautiful LHD gti’s available. Sooo few RHD ones. :(
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I guess it depends where you are importing it from, as Kitch a say sit not too difficult and plenty of info online
What have you seen?
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:43 pm
VIN
by jvbram » Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:06 am
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Hello
Mijn VIN is VF7XBEK0013EK3657, wat bedoels de 2 EK? Essence Karburateur? Nee, zij is een diesel, suction injection? 1.8l? hatchback?
Jack
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Näyttäis äkkiseltään oleva ahdettu dieselkiulu siellä kulkineen konemuovn alla.
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Last post by Kaapelimies Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:33 pm
tyres
by david troughton » Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:32 pm
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I have just acquired a set of 205GTI pepperpot alloys to put on my 16TGSmeteor (5.5J).
would someone be able to give a definitive answer as to the...
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You will need the correct bolts for the alloys they are a good half inch longer than stock steels bolts.
Available online about £20/25 a set of 16
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:13 pm
New Citroen C4 TV ad
by rutter123 » Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:07 pm
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Has anyone else spotted the bx in this ad?
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Ah yes I have seen it now. Good ad too. Citroen, belatedly, are trying to legitimise a nostalgic view of their product. Remember the Edwin Hawkins...
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Last post by Jaba Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:02 am
Found this
by rutter123 » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:03 pm
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Some may have already read this.
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I'd rather have love than a new accumulator.
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Last post by Jaba Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:28 am
Electric BX
by Alice951 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:38 am
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Hey, since I'm currently a broke college student without a job I don't currently own a car, however with EV's being pushed more and more whenever the...
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broke college student
How broke? You can pick up an EV motor and inverter for £800, electronics to drive it for another £400. Then if you want to...
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Last post by Vanny Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:50 pm
Long term hibernation
by Ennrec » Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:58 pm
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Hi all,
Thought I would say hello, I was a member of the old BX 16v owners club about 15 years ago. I bought my 3rd 16v P2 in December 2017 and put...
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Hi Eddie,
Lovely car! I'm in Sittingbourne. Any room in your garage for my GTi? :wink:
Jonathan
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Last post by deltic Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:18 pm
Towing a Bx
by jvbram » Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:27 pm
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I have bought my first Bx (first Citroen also) and want to tow it (with an A frame) home 70 km in rural france. The rear hydraulics dont work...
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You can jack the rear up and put some wood between the bump stops and the rear suspension arms to get the ground clearance to load it on a trailer.
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Last post by Kaapelimies Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:51 pm
BX 2.1TD ?
by white exec » Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:30 pm
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Just out of interest, has anyone ever done this, using XM or Xantia as donor?
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The easier dropin is a 1.9TD from a 405 or ZX. Several people have done it very successfully. It entails just a camshaft change as far as I remember....
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:17 pm
A long lost member. Ex. prm.
by prm-comp » Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:31 pm
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Hi all.
At last, pleased to be returning to the forum after about a 10 year absent.
Great to see some familiar names are still present and my...
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Yes indeed Vanny ! There have been many other interesting characters too but many are long departed so very glad you are still with us.
'When the...
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:09 pm
citroen bx4x4 gti
by andrewj1967 » Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:36 pm
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hi can any body help in fineding parts for the rear sub frame such as abs sensors and disc covers
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Not sure on availability of o/e parts but I suspect Xantia backplates could be adapted maybe so for the abs sensors as well?
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:21 pm
I thought you would like this video
by mongrelpom » Sun May 10, 2020 12:49 am
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Changed a head gasket after a trip South
It runs fine now, plenty of torque, a different beast completely, this site, Haynes & youtube make these...
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Paintshop Pro :-)
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Last post by mongrelpom Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:49 am
Considering another Xantia v6
by rutter123 » Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:41 am
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Spotted on c+c very early v6, I had one about 8 yrs ago and it was superb in auto.
Now this one has great description and appears to have been well...
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It is one of 3 v6's with consecutive reg no's originally purchased for a specific reason to be a demonstrator or something like that, the other 2 are...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:56 am
Just picked up my project 1990 BX GTi
by Gouldy » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:47 pm
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Hi guys
Thought I would post up about my latest project, it’s a 1990 Citroen BX GTi 1.9 (auto)
Has air con, power windows,mirrors, sunroof, all...
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I have just ordered FF and RR bleed screws from Brakes International (they're in Rochdale).
A good website, making ordering easy.
Items were...
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Last post by white exec Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:16 pm
BX 8V GTI
by MattInUK » Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:24 am
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Citroen BX 8V_7356012.jpg _3_Citroen BX TRI_Early 90s_Heaton Woods_1.1 .jpg Hi All,
Have had many Citroens - BX/DS/XM, and have an itch for another...
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Hi Matt I have just bought a white gti auto to tidy up and sell on in the new few weeks/months if you are interested let me know
I am posting a...
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Last post by Gouldy Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:09 pm
Back to BX ownership - and my first petrol
by bussell » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:09 am
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So I picked up this little peach of a BX at the weekend 23k miles from new and only one owner!
Really impressed with how it gets down the road for...
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Nice, one of the first with the TU engine over the old lay back Peugeot engine, very rare indeed, interesting its lost its Leader Decals at some...
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Last post by bussell Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:46 am
BX for the second time, hopefully
by white exec » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:39 pm
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Hi folks,
Newbie here, although have only wandered across the patch a short distance, from FCF.
We've had our white 2.5 XM since new, and she's...
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Went through the Spanish importation-matriculation process back in 2004, when we brought the RHD XM ftom UK to Spain.
Involved a fee (based on the...
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Last post by white exec Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:39 am
Tgs auto. How Many?
by demag » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:07 pm
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I was wondering how many 16 Tgs autos are known to the forum, not necessarily how many are left altogether.?
How Many Left says there were 6...
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I've had my BX 16 TGS Auto since the beginning of 2018 - in use as my daily driver and still only 64000 miles on the clock.
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Last post by trecasi Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:31 pm
Between the showers and everything else.
by Dave_16v » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:16 pm
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It rained on Sunday and it's raining today but yesterday was fine so I used the BX. With all that has been happening, it has been difficult to use...
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It looks well Vanny, you have some protection layered on going by the bonnet picture, an early morning shot ?
Autoglym High Gloss
It's basically...
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Last post by Vanny Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:04 pm
Bit of a Mark Up
by panky » Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:54 pm
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Nice car but........
Same car was on Car and Classics a few months ago for £995 :shock:
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Kinnell :shock: :lol:
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:08 pm
I see a grey mirror, and I want to paint it black.
by Vanny » Fri May 22, 2020 7:44 pm
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At nearly 30 years old, the cars whiskers are going grey. What is the best solution, miracle wax or fire?
Before
Silicone 'Wax'
Fire(ish)...
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Maybe take the mirror glass out first as it could crack if you get it too hot
I didn't take it out, it didn't crack, but it was a risk I was...
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Last post by jamescarruthers Sat May 23, 2020 4:46 pm
Meteor decals
by david troughton » Fri May 22, 2020 2:12 pm
Does anyone know where I might obtain the stripes that adorn the meteor, and how do I remove the faded/cracked ones that are on thee now?
Thanks
David
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Last post by david troughton Fri May 22, 2020 2:12 pm
Chrome paint pen for badges
by Vanny » Fri May 15, 2020 8:56 pm
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Over on the BXClub Facebook page, someone suggested a Molotow liquid chrome paint pen for going over my badges on the back of the car.
The...
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Had a dig through the blog, here's how it looks when you use the satin varnish on top.
Did that in September 2019 and the badges look exactly...
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Last post by vulgalour Sun May 17, 2020 1:59 am
ORGA Numbers
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:30 pm
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I had an idea as to how to waste more time! Why don't we see how many ORGA numbers we can collect from our BXs and compare those that were made on...
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Tzd turbo 1990 (H)
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Last post by Rhod01 Sat May 09, 2020 7:46 pm
BX Common Problems
by Kade » Fri May 01, 2020 3:12 pm
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Hi, I've found a BX for sale quite cheap on Facebook and I'm in love with the styling inside and out. I've looked around online and the common faults...
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Rear suspension arms are prone to wear if your wheels look like this /-\ viewed from the rear they're shot.
Front subframes can rust and bushes, ball...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon May 04, 2020 11:03 am
Re: West Bay Valver
by greendale65 » Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:01 pm
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Hello all, just a short what do you think the best tyre
would be for my valver bridgestone 195/60/h14 £90 a cornner
or the michelin 185 h rated...
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You can't get 195s off the shelf, and a H rating (130mph) is not right for the BX. Michelin do special order 195 V rated tyres in their classic range...
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Last post by Vanny Fri May 01, 2020 10:40 am
BX register
by Kitch » Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:13 am
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Hi all,
Those who read my scribblings in the Citroenian will know I've been setting up an online register database for our beloved BXs.
It's taken...
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Great work Rich. Don't forget to update the GTi Auto.
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Last post by Jaba Fri May 01, 2020 12:47 am
Hard to find Hardy disc
by cauchoiskev » Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:25 pm
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My estate is due for the MOT in January, so I was giving it the once-over to find potential fails. The Hardy disc looked like a good candidate,...
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Thanks for the advice, Just to add that I bought the one in the first link and it fits fine. It just needed my metal clamp bolting on off my old...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:39 am
Re: West Bay Valver
by greendale65 » Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:44 pm
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Hello all, Apart from doing decorating and the garden
some time get to look at the valver i will be getting new
tyres (michelin )but before that...
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Ok, thanks all for your help.
:) :)
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Last post by greendale65 Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:02 am
A BX 16 Valve and afternoon tea
by Dave_16v » Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:25 pm
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After the long winter I decided to tax the valver and take it for a run. We know Citroen is 100 years old this year but there is another reasonably...
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Earlier this month I had hoped to be getting the BX out for a few runs starting in April, hopefully having said goodbye to winter. Little did I know...
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Last post by Dave_16v Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:04 pm
BX @ the movies. What a way to treat it!
by Dave_16v » Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:13 pm
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Having watched American Assassin recently, I noticed they used a BX for one of the scenes. I look out for BX's but normally spot them in media of the...
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The BX apart I think I prefer Villanelle. Would you jump in through the sunroof !!??ff.
I don't think the French Ourane had a sunroof or leather as...
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