Rear Quarter Windows
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Tim Leech »
Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:42 pm
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Had an email and some pictures from a chap whos had a set MADE up for his car and they look great, awaiting pricing and if anymore are available.
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That actually looks pretty good to me. I've got no idea about tint as mine have always been 'frosted' since I've had it!
I wouldn't mind a set, even...
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Last post by toddao
Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:51 pm
New Shell fuel.
Replies: 18
by Mothman » Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:40 pm
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Hi y'all,
just been down to Cornwall and back in the trusty BX, 80/90 mph when i could and all it took was 26 litres of this new formula Shell...
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I think there's something in this : I tried the Shell petrol for a couple of weeks, and then reverted back to Tesco's for the last week and there...
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Last post by scarecrow
Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:34 am
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Last post by scarecrow
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:55 pm
Odds 'n' Sods
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sarahjaneking »
Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:49 pm
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Well the bus has gone and I picked up our new BX last week :D Obviously we are probably going to have our hands quite full keeping them both running...
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since droplink replaced front n/s seems to get stuck and judder when going into the high position - how do i check it is ok?
:D :D
The strutt...
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Last post by Defender110
Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:08 am
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:58 pm
Heart Stopping Moment
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Tim Leech »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:57 pm
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Just had a call from my folks to say that on the local news a fire had broken out last night at a local business park in the same area as where I...
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yes thats it
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:45 am
White BX crash on M5
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Way2go »
Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:57 pm
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Hope not, a sad event nonetheless. :(
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I think the report infers two vehicles were involved, in which case maybe they couldn't get out, or were killed by the impact before the car caught...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:45 pm
bx part of the "ugly cars font"
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cacaolat »
Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:09 pm
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I have just looked through these fonts
even the bx is there with the ugly cars font
ha ha
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ooh ya fighter thats a pig!, nearly up to Ssangyong Rodius standards of but ugliness! mind you some of the Kia's and High and drys are far from...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:51 am
Legal for another year
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by
RogerPorter »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:18 pm
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The Athena may have met it's maker but the TGS continues to give good, reliable service and now stands at 66K. It pased its MoT ten days ago with NO...
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So the dodgy car owners simply steal a set of plates from another car
Maybe you could use a set of foreign plates, to make it more difficult for the...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:14 am
Another 6 months granted
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kiwi »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:35 pm
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19TZS passed its WOF first time no advisory for the 3rd time in 18 months :D
Was a lucky pass because during my mop up any drips check learned from...
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GOOD STUFF!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:47 pm
14TE Flight
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by
richardd1652 »
Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:55 pm
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What was the spec for the special edition 14TE Flight? i dont think ive ever seen one?
Richard.
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If i could only find out what was slipped into my baby bottle when i wasnt looking to make me grow to adulthood(nearly)that makes me love rusty old...
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Last post by richardd1652
Wed Sep 22, 2010 1:38 pm
MOT on Thursday...
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:13 pm
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... The old girl is knocking on for 220k miles and 20 years, so wish her well!
(Return pipe repair, new rocker cover gasket, exhaust leak fixed,...
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Wish I had come to Stratty, but it's OK, now. And I can get on with the other wee jobs that need doing.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:10 am
Recovering a BX wreck
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toddao »
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:46 am
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I have to move a GTI from a field where it has sat for five years to my yard. In that time it's integrated itself into nature. Even if I can jack it...
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Would this fit the bill? :)
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:42 am
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Last post by Linegeist
Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:43 pm
MOT Costs
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ragger »
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:54 pm
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I was on moneysavingexpert.com this afternoon to do a switch of energy suppliers (4 pints of cider doesn't seem to do it anymore), when I noticed...
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:) Any where that utilises public service vehicles must by law offer said services to the public think ambulance hq and local council depots. I used...
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Last post by mds141
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:30 pm
Bendy-toy crossmember found .....
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Linegeist »
Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:59 am
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Damn! :evil:
Finally got the time to take the front bumper off the TZD this morning with a view to tidying up the front end ..... It's always been...
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Photos needed! Could it be pulled out with an appropriate sized tractor? As I would imagine there would be no shortage of those around you...
Are...
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Last post by Linegeist
Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:40 pm
Smoked Taillights not roadworthy
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kiwi »
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:23 am
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Ok so now my love of the NZTA and NZPolice has now reached an all time low for being Dickheads.
Today I was stopped at random for nothing more than...
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Once upon a time in the 1960s I was walking with my dad - me on the way to school and he on the way to the station for the comute to London and I...
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Last post by electrokid
Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:24 pm
MOT Pass - amazing
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Linegeist »
Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:38 pm
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I half expected the Athena to fail its MOT today - given how many miles it must have done (despite its modest 68k on the well-clocked-clock). I was...
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You have better weather than the rest of North Wales, and even have a vineyard not too far from you - what more could you want? Bloody foreigners,...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:19 am
Bumper trim
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mds141 »
Sun Sep 12, 2010 10:37 pm
^^bx> Tidied up the rear bumper trim today. Pulled trim off bumper removed remaining vinyl with a little heat and a craft knife. Flatted down the...
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Last post by mds141
Sun Sep 12, 2010 10:37 pm
Funny 72 hours
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kiwi »
Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:51 am
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Funny weekend started with Friday evening leaving work and big fat snowflakes starting to fall, when I got home to a lower altitude it was just heavy...
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female
*cough* how did you know? *cough*
I only said it to start an argument! I don't actually believe it - my brother-in-law is the worst driver...
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:36 pm
diesel pump from later car
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by
rabbercelt »
Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:17 am
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hi all has anyone put a bosch diesel pump from another citroen eg zx or xantia into a 17 tzd,which has currently got a roto diesel pump.I am...
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This may be useful...
I didn’t actually swap the pump but have fitted the 1.9 turbo engine from a Xantia, which happily came with a Bosch pump. A lot...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:36 am
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:27 pm
On ebay
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mds141 »
Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:35 pm
^^bx> Set of four speeedlines on ebay with tyres ph2 style BIN £150ono. 8)
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Last post by mds141
Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:35 pm
How accurate
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mds141 »
Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:13 pm
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^^bx> Just out of interest anyone experimented with speedo accuracy using a sat nav? When i brought the valver home from southampton noticed that the...
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I tend to just drive the car at 3000ish odd revs when crusing, get good economy & because the speedo is showing 70, i'm fooled into thinking that i'm...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:04 am
Stranded BX auto
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Tim Leech »
Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:17 pm
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I parked up my 19TZI auto after the national at my mums where it was running well, I know the starter has been getting a wee bit tired so it was on a...
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I bought the diesel battery as I found the ones listed for petrol BXs Ive bought in the past go flat quite quickly as I dont use my cars that much...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:32 pm
Floor mats
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mds141 »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:04 pm
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^^bx> Hi all just to let you know Saxo Centre have some nos rear rubber floor mats on ebay listed as suitable for AX BX XM mine arrived yesterday in...
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Your bumper (or at least the thick black trim) is from a BX estate...
P.S. I also own a white Phase 1 16v :lol:
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Last post by Matt H
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:26 pm
SORTED - was **URGENT** Dorchester, Dorset - 2cv...
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by
toomany2cvs »
Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:34 pm
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I've just had a phone call from Ellie, sat in sulking 2cv in a lane somewhere near Dorchester.
One driveshaft has done a runner from the gearbox,...
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glad it's sorted mate, I've removed your number to avoid you getting you want 10 dollar quickie quickie? type calls in the wee small hours...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:05 am
Barn of BX parts?
Replies: 31
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toddao »
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:13 pm
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I just came out of a shop to find a man waiting near the BX who asked me if I needed any parts. He says he's just sold his last BX after owning...
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There's no rush at my end for parts if available :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:58 pm
BX Camper - can it be done?
Replies: 32
by
Dollywobbler »
Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:51 pm
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I'm had enough of the daily grind, and have gone freelance. On top of this, we're moving to Wales (I refuse to confirm whether this is because my...
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Thanks but I already own 3 tents (one of which is on holiday in France...) which is a lot for someone who hates tents...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:42 pm
Mk1 Estate 1.4 on Leboncoin
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richardd1652 »
Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:05 pm
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Just spotted a Mk1 Estate 1986 on Leboncoin.Its a 1.4 so must be a basic model we never got.It doesnt have the black trim round any of the side...
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Last two bits are 'serviced by garage' and 'bills available' - just southeast of Rennes by the looks of the postcode.
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Last post by paulwitchard
Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:10 pm
Newbie with a TZD
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by
MalTZD »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:38 am
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Hi,
I have been lurking for a while after buying my TZD from 'oilman' a couple of months ago.
Its this one:
Purchased as a daily driver, I was...
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Still not got the Speedlines sorted, but many thanks to Ken for supplying the decals.
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Last post by MalTZD
Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:58 pm
how many miles can a old bx 14 do!
Replies: 15
by
medwaycitroen »
Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:06 am
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Our last BX we have, a 1.4 st tropez is still going strong, we use it as a faithful loan car, its great for this purpose as its low tax, but big. The...
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In fact I think the lowest mileage four-wheeled vehicle I've got is the 1974 H van - that's only just about 90,000 - km, not miles.
Is that because...
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Last post by KevR
Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:30 pm
photos
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mds141 »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:07 pm
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:oops: I know it's been asked a million times before but how do i get a photo onto here from photobucket. Picture is uploaded and ready to be sent do...
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i doubt it scarecrow, they tend to be a bit front heavy (as found years ago when i put my first Gti Turbo on the ramps where i worked at the time. It...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:42 am
rare wheel trim only 1
Replies: 12
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Defender110 »
Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:03 pm
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rare, exspensive and only 1 but if you do need only one???
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Hi Graham
I have one and possibly two as i have emailed you hope to get them sorted next week.
A donation to the BXAGON fund via Phil Chidlow and...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:00 pm
Busy week.....
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Jayboy »
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:18 pm
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I've had a busy week car wise this week.
First of all came the purchase of velosolex50's 19 TZi auto estate on Saturday following his purchase of a...
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Oh how the camera lies... even the van looks good as abbott says but that has to be one of the roughest BX's I've ever had the joy to behold!
The...
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Last post by Jayboy
Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:56 pm
Oh Dear, the things I found today...
Replies: 51
by
mds141 »
Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:55 pm
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:!: Decided to change the spark plugs, rotor arm and dizzy cap today. Two of the plugs had shed their electrodes and all four were close to seizing...
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Bugger, I seem to have about thirty million local stray cats that come for dinner here most days...
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:49 am
Other Forums
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:30 pm
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Have we got something special here or am I biased? I don't really frequent that many car forums, but this one is a lot more than a car forum. The...
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try www.fastfrogs.co.nz.
We talk a whole lot of rubbish-in the general discussion and fast bin, and we get our threads hijacked a fair bit, but...
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Last post by NZ16v
Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:50 am
Oh dear the things i fixed today.
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mds141 »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:25 pm
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^^ ^^ New rotor arm on new dizzy cap on new exhaust box on and plenty of wd40 sprayed on the underside. And i didn't say shit once oops i said shit...
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Not a lot wrong with intermotor really, although they dont seem to last as well as OE stuff...
That said, for the price, you could replace 3...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:33 am
Maroon 14RE (or is it!) Update
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citsncycles »
Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:40 pm
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2 weeks in and I have found the following out about my car:-
1st - it's not an RE, but a TGE! I only realised this when I spotted the boot badge...
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I trundle up and down the A38 very often indeed, although earlier in the week, and later at the weekend...
Although as the nights draw in I'll be...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Aug 23, 2010 2:29 am
dash rescue under way
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B-Hive »
Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:04 pm
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Hi all
In the midst of the dash rebuild of the GT right now..and its coming along nicely..At this stage all work done wont be aspiring to...
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In urgent need of pictures :wink:
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:20 pm
Fark the light blew (edited version)
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kiwi »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:44 am
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Just fiited another headlamp and now the bulb has blown :evil:
Point put across Doc?
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My mother used to say Swearing demonstrates a lamentable paucity of vocabulary , just before administering similar summary chastisement.
Are we...
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Last post by Linegeist
Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:44 pm
blackpool citroen specialists
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mds141 »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:32 pm
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:?: anyone had any experience of dave ashworth citroen in blackpool? positive or negative feedback appreciated. :)
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BX CLUB - Like Laserdiscs, but less shiny.....
And less Japanese :)
(I still miss my CLD2950...)
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Last post by rayfenwick
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:15 pm
I love winter
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kiwi »
Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:53 am
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Ok first low dump of the year came in and well lets put it this way it has been a mild winter and this has not lasted more than a day. :cry:...
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Fwap! :)
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Last post by rayfenwick
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:10 pm
Insuring a foreign registered car?
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richardd1652 »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:00 pm
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Is it possible to insure a foreign car with a Uk insurance firm? I havnt tried yet but thought i,d ask ,Richard.
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I know some people have bought a car outside the UK, insured it using the chassis number and driven it home. I think Footman James were the insurers....
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:13 pm
Hooked
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mds141 »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 3:26 pm
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^^ ^^ Is it just me or is this forum totally addictive. :?:
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Ah you see, the BX bug has bitten!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Aug 17, 2010 3:39 pm
Any ideas??? - weird insurance problem !!!!
Replies: 16
by
sarahjaneking »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:53 am
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I currently insure my K plate 1.7 txd hatchback with footman james, and to be fair they have been excellent. However strange things are...
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Hi sarah. Is your husband registered on this forum? I insure my BX's with FJ and was led to believe you needed to be a member of a related car club...
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Last post by rob-81
Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:34 pm
French Run
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mds141 »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:02 pm
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:D Anyone fancy a run down to France this year poss start of Autumn? Thinking of going down to Milau viaduct sample french hospitality collect plenty...
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We'd be up for a weekend run to Britanny....
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Last post by Oscar
Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:01 pm
MK 1 BX
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mds141 »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:22 pm
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^^ ^^ Just been looking on ebay.fr 3 mk 1's up for sale and a nice 8v gti which is up for €1700. Anyone know the exchange rate ? :o
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€1700 = £ 1,391 :x
A few years ago it would've been £1180 although last May it was £1,685... So I guess timing is everything :lol:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:42 pm
its official..I'm not sane..THE GT MK1 will be saved!!
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B-Hive »
Sun Aug 15, 2010 4:07 pm
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Well despite my initial adamance and certainty that my donor BX GT was going to be just that..a donor...a mere 24 hours later I have reappraised the...
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Well despite my initial adamance and certainty that my donor BX GT was going to be just that..a donor...a mere 24 hours later I have reappraised the...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:32 pm
How long you had your current BXs
Replies: 21
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kiwi »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:05 am
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Even though the first BX I owned was way back on the 13th January 1988 8) I remember that day for some reason :D
I was trying to work out which one...
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I started out way back in '89 with a 14Leader, talk about basic but got me hooked. Went on to buy a 14RE and have currently had my '94 19TXD for last...
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Last post by BX nut
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:17 pm
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