Finally a proper introduction
by encargado » Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:32 pm
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Finally I thought I would introduce my latest acquisition, a 1989 BX GTI (8v) auto, purchased on a whim as a shared project car between myself, my...
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I'll eat my hat if I'm wrong but that looks very much like Gris Axinite and the paint code is ETM.
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Last post by Jayboy Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:57 am
manual choke conversion
by Phil Brook » Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:18 am
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:?: After messing with carb and choke there hasn't been a severe frost to indicate if there is any improvement in tne starting problems I posted...
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PM recieved and returned.
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Last post by Rich Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:18 pm
Top Gear feature on diesels featuring BX and XM
by maxgreenwood » Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:19 am
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This is an interesting Top Gear feature from 1991 - a thin J Clarkson presenting - on Diesels featuring the XM and BX.
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Hmmm - I'm not sure :-) I think that was an Activa he used for his 3 storey camperwagon....
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:37 am
re bx an the rest
by bigterry » Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:51 am
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hi never new ye all exested till now so just join,d up hope you all dont mind am from armagh city her in ireland round 40 mile south of belfast if u...
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Unfortunately he's going to own it a good while longer if he waits for £395 without MOT.
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Last post by Defender110 Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:40 pm
dog guard
by johnbird » Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:48 am
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Is there a dedicated dog guard available for the bx please? Also was there a fitted load liner made too? Thanks, john.
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No problem John. Don't forget to post a pic of Bob, Eddy and dog guard when you get it :)
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Last post by RogerPorter Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:59 pm
Just remembered.
by Philip Chidlow » Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:46 pm
Prompted by the discussions about dog guards, I forgot to mention that when I was last in France, I saw a BX 'Calandre' with a 'half' parcel shelf....
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:46 pm
Lost my job today
by jacksun1987 » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:14 pm
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Lost my job today. At the perfume factory in Metheringham. Eros Labs its called.
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Good luck Paul,
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Last post by demag Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:20 am
heater control dial difficulty
by johnbird » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:35 pm
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took the citroen to work this morning,all went well-so well in fact i have reinterred the roadster in my mothers garage tonight,surely the kiss of...
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To gain easier access
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Last post by kiwi Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:43 pm
Dykes that used to be footwells
by saintjamesy89 » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:39 pm
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I have sprung two dykes :shock: in the place where my rear footwells used to be... Anyone got any tips for drying the carpets? My car steams up every...
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i have also in the past seen were the membrain behind the door trim has been damaged or removed, water runs in over the speaker pod and into the...
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:06 pm
hows your bx in the snow
by jacksun1987 » Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:49 am
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I went out to my car this morning. It got stuck well bad. We manged to get it out. Tyers spinning smoke comming up. And we look on the floor. There...
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10-12'C here in 'sunny essex' today/tomorrow! :-)
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Last post by sdelasal Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:49 pm
crushing experiance
by citronut » Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:57 pm
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this YOUTUBE link was posted on the VISA forum
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when viewing that video, youtube suggested i might like this one,
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Last post by Vanny Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:05 pm
Classic insurance
by ken newbold » Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:06 am
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Does anyone know if I can get classic car insurance for an H reg BX19D and if so where's the best place to start looking. :?
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I've just got the renewal notice for my BX14, so I'm trawling for quotes - this is a 1990 car that is everyday transport with fully comp. insurance...
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:16 am
Scrapping the TZD...
by KevR » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:04 pm
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...was fun. Paul W came round and helped drop the front subframe and engine and box out in one go, then we hoofed it on its side and wrenched the...
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The 'champagne' BX towing the trailer is mine, it was the subject of a thread getting on for 2 years ago
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Last post by paulwitchard Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:20 pm
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Last post by Mickey taker Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:54 pm
pictures
by rodney68 » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:41 pm
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can i email someone my pic to put on here ta
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there on kodak gallery thingy and can't upload to photoshop site must be thick as well as blind :D
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Last post by rodney68 Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:13 pm
gear lever knob
by johnbird » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:23 pm
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my bx has a rather sad looking small plastic appendage on the end of the gearstick.it apparently was put there by the manufacturer.i feel sure there...
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...it does grow on you.....I actually miss the the bog standard knob (not sure if her in doors would agree)...
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Last post by rayfenwick Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:15 pm
coin tray is pants
by johnbird » Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:04 am
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After transfering all my stuff into the bx I set about making some changes to the boot to allow bungees to secure all my stuff, flkuids etc. The...
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I am thinking of pulling out the coin tray and placing the Navman GPS in its place. Less windscreen reflection and not in field of view! I dont need...
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Last post by rayfenwick Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:38 pm
frozen door tip
by Defender110 » Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:46 pm
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I've strugggled getting my doors open in the morning during this cold snap as I know others have, I've been told a smearing of vaseline on the door...
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:lol: I know all about that one :oops:
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:10 pm
Newbie with TGS Athena
by harryjoe » Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:26 pm
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Hi all.
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Hi all !
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Last post by harryjoe Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:09 pm
saw this on retro rides
by johnbird » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:24 pm
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looks cheap enough.
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I'll miss the hydraulics, and no mistake.
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Last post by stuart_hedges Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:33 pm
Fuel tax protest 2011
by BX596 » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:29 pm
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Sign up.Express your displeasure
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Hi Kiwi
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Last post by kiwi Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:56 pm
Good news for BX owners?
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:32 am
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My BX has just been assessed by the offending party's insurance company. The GTi was valued at £800.
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As I said; Welcome back Stuart!
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Jan 05, 2011 1:45 pm
breaking bx tzd
by johnbird » Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:55 pm
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hope the link works
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Think what it does to the rarity value of those remaining .................. :wink:
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Last post by kiwi Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:15 pm
cheap ax?
by johnbird » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:29 pm
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All I want for Christmas! wow
by Defender110 » Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:37 pm
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Or this
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That Spanish ( or is he French?) guy is a freak. To take an innocent BX and turn it into something resembling a melted Nike trainer. He should have...
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Last post by toddao Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:10 pm
few questions
by johnbird » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:33 pm
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i gave the cars a thorough pressure washing this morning to blow the salt out of the nooks and crannies.the bx had lots of muck coming out of it and...
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No the rear wings are metal,just the top of the C pillar above and including the horizontal vent are plastic and the little stone guard on the edge...
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Last post by richardd1652 Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:19 pm
MOT day tomorrow
by Defender110 » Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:19 pm
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Found out today my mot ran out on the TGD Auto on 1st December and the TZD is due 3rd Jan so I've got them both booked in for tomorrow 8.45 & 10.15....
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Do they not :?: :?: :roll:
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Jan 01, 2011 5:02 pm
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Last post by Discoil Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:26 pm
New bx parts
by Defender110 » Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:20 pm
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Interestingly including new electric mirrors , bumpers and front fog lamps with housings.
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I bought a new rear bumper off them (as listed), but soon received a reply that they were no longer available so got a refund.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:51 pm
BX works again!!!
by Stinkwheel » Sun Dec 26, 2010 5:57 pm
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Well after about 4 weeks i guess off the road the tesco value BX lives again.
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Indeed he did :)
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Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:52 am
HOW MANY
by glynbx » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:49 pm
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HOW MANY L REG HATCHES ARE THERE ? NOT MANY BUT IVE GOT ONE L117FTM IS IT ONE OF THE LAST ONES ? ANY ONE KNOW ?
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I do recall the car having turbo issues throughout my ownership..
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:04 am
Who has the newest BX on the forum?
by kiwi » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:25 pm
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Following on from the L reg thread
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I really need to get back into this BX game. Once the Vel Satis sells I promise I will rejoin you guys - I've missed BX-ing.
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Last post by R9UKE Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:00 pm
problems with private messaging
by B-Hive » Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:12 am
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Tried to send a PM today,, but all attempts wound up in my outbox, despite the report that they had been sent,, and the outbox doesn't give you the...
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Thanks guys...I'll give it a try
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Last post by B-Hive Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:18 am
BX electric sunroof
by peterhore » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:12 pm
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I very stupidly tried to fully close the electric sunroof by opening it fully but of course it won't shut so I followed the manual instruction to...
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If you've already pushed the button so that the motor has tried to put it back into position but its just stuck, try firmly but not too hard pusing...
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:28 pm
How's driving in France and Spain at this time of year?
by Oscar » Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:33 pm
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Hello
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Glad you all made it Oscar. Flamenco is my favourite...
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Last post by scarecrow Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:00 pm
Whats the French for Tailblazer?
by richardd1652 » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:02 pm
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Looked through my French dictionary but couldnt work out what tailblazer would be in French,or did they have another name for them ?
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Presumably, that was one of them orifice opening experiences you remember forever ............. :shock: :shock: :shock: :wink:
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Last post by KevR Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:49 am
The New Ice Age
by kiwi » Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:28 am
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Australia swaps summer for Christmas snow
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In hindsight a couple of glasses of sherry might have worked better.
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Last post by electrokid Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:01 am
HO HO HO.
by mds141 » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:31 pm
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^^bx> Is it too soon to wish everyone on this forum a very happy and prosperous BXMAS and new year :-reindeer :-reindeer ?
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Well I reckon you wouldn't be able to start until it was time to take the tree down.... which might prove an interesting exercise drunk
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:35 pm
Snowballed
by rockyrobin » Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:05 pm
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Hi. I was driving along in my bx when some youths decided to throw a snowball at my car. The car shattered into bits as soon as the snowball made...
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Who are you calling Pert ? :shock:
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Last post by Linegeist Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:25 pm
BUM...
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:45 pm
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HOLES!
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Bugger! i wouldnt go through insurance for that mate as it looks just to be the bumper thats damaged, ask him what his insurance excess is and ask...
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:16 pm
Inside a BX 4TC gearbox...
by Matt H » Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:53 pm
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Thought this might interest some of you:
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no no mate, this is a box from a 4TC group B rally BX, completely different animal!
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Last post by docchevron Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:44 am
MOT DAY GTi Auto
by Tim Leech » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:16 pm
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Rear arm bearings need replacing
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Doc for a man of your abilities then maybe so, but for me I wouldnt bother.
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Last post by docchevron Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:36 am
One less BX on the road...
by saintjamesy89 » Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:03 pm
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Hi everybody.
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I like that Kev :)
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Last post by Stinkwheel Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:23 am
Haynes Manuals
by saintjamesy89 » Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:36 am
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As usual there are two colours of Haynes manuals, which one has the most info in it? With my astra I ended up buying the rubbish one first and having...
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ive got 3 old ones one blue one and one diesle one. I also have the pug diesle one as well.
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Last post by jacksun1987 Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:51 pm
everybody!!!
by stf90 » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:57 am
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Please help me.sorry for my english.i have an bx 1.9 diesel break...but here in roumania we don't have parts...in uk i see that are parts for bx...
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There's a Czech BX club, it's a bit closer to you than us:
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Last post by Oscar Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:45 pm
Drive a BX4TC
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:40 am
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Anyone played this game?
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Pretty sure from what i\'ve seen the 4tc has/had a \'normal\' hand brake on the front, and a hydraulic fed rear wheel locker on the back.
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Last post by Mickey taker Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:12 pm
ice and snow
by rodney68 » Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:43 am
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went out this morning to start bx,fired up a treat but no move think back brakes are stuck on,won't go up or down either but power steering...
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Fitting these are a bierch it is very true
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Last post by docchevron Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:47 pm
BX16TXi Auto
by peterhore » Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:05 am
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One of my heater knobs has broken-I guess the plastic has got brittle and previous owner glued and wired the centre mounting point but now it is...
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''IIRC''
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