Safety point to look out for - pedal travel and pedal box.
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DLM »
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:57 am
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This is very much a one-off, but thought I'd mention it.
I recently found my accelerator pedal was reluctant to return and quite baulky, and on...
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If all else fails, disconnect the accelerator cable from the carburettor, adjust the throttle to give an engine speed of 1500rpm, and drive home....
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Last post by Barrie James
Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:20 am
Oooh! Goodwood BX
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:57 am
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I WANT to go. But can I? :? :cry: :?
And...
Five-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb will be making his Goodwood debut at this year’s Festival...
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Turn up at about 17:00hrs or later, and there's no-one on the ticket gate....
And there'll be not alot going on at that time! :lol:
I'm gutted,...
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:45 pm
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:25 pm
Parts
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Dollywobbler »
Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:35 pm
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Howdy folks
Who do you get your BX bits from? Let me have any specialist contacts and I'll include them in the buyer's guide I'm writing.
Thanks to...
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A knowledgeable motor factor is probably a much better bet than Eurocarparts or GSF now as the parts supply continues to dry up and some...
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:39 am
Bumper trim
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Tourist »
Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:37 pm
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Not strictly about a BX but the bumper trim, mine was tatty so i took it off, most of the black stuff just peeled off (a lot was already coming away,...
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Thanks for that Dave I did think any sort of hammering would do more harm than good because of the undersides of the trim (I hope you know what I...
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Last post by Tourist
Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:01 pm
Irish BX's
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blobbyknobby »
Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:49 am
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Where can a man lookin a T&T'd BX find one in Ireland. Im in the North so would prefer a uk reged one.
Checked all the usual forums and sale sites....
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Thanks for the offer Robin,
I'll get in touch if I do.
That's all the welding complete. Towbar back on, and wired up. All thats left is a MOT wash...
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Last post by robertsmart
Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:52 pm
What is this and is it worth €150?
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toddao »
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:59 am
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I should know. I thoughtat first it was a doseur but it ain't. Height corrector? Regulator? Realise I haven't done enough hydraulic jobs yet ( not...
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Yep, 36 quid. Was only 20 a few years back.
As for the radius arms, I've never seen one damaged where the bearing sits. It's only at at seal end...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:44 pm
I like the BX, But insurance would be expensive.
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jacksun1987 »
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:52 am
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Hi my names paul from lincoln only 22 and been driving just under a yeasr so no claims yet. So would be a bit steep plus not seen that many around...
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Easy... But you will have to go to the Mozilla website and download the English UK dictionary, as it is set to US by default :evil:
See I said that...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:43 pm
BX CLUB window stickers
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:24 am
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Do these still exist? If not, can we organise some more??? (I would be happy to supply a revised design if it was deemed necessary).
If they do......
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I'd like one too, only need one.
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:01 pm
What a lot of posts!
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Tim Leech »
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:54 pm
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Our users have posted a total of 99999 articles
We have 1077 registered users
Wonder who will make the 100000!
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There are 102 members who have posted over 100 times. Unfortunately I would have thought that the number who have posted in the last 12 months is...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:23 pm
wondering if there is a web site with the spec lists eg tzd
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jacksun1987 »
Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:21 pm
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hi is there any web sites with spec lists there used to be parkers car price guide and chooser but only do cars in past 10 years they used to have a...
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its good but still not got the modle listings like tzd or txd with all the equitment what they got on false alarm soz
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Last post by jacksun1987
Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:22 pm
Add a bit of class to your BX interior
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Matt H »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:12 pm
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eBay link
Hmmmm... :lol:
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I think i will stick with my small homage to modernity with my little real carbon fibre insert in the slot above the heater controls.
it was made...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:12 pm
Cheap insurance for young person
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rangebyte »
Wed May 27, 2009 3:57 pm
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Gettin quotes for BX's...can anyone help me find cheaper.
ive used price comparison sites but its still coming in at 960 for a 14 and 1200 for a 16...
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Oh, OT I have insurance through Tescos! I did have it through the Post Office but they tried to tell me that my insurance had gone up by £100 (from...
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Last post by scarecrow
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:24 am
Proudest BX Moments
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roody262 »
Sat May 23, 2009 1:11 am
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Share some of the moments when your BX really has done you proud. I'll start off with:
1 - The BX 19 RD estate getting me to Devon and back, gettin...
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The vehicle details for J774 JHR are:
Date of Liability 01 05 2002
Date of First Registration 19 02 1992
Year of Manufacture 1992
Cylinder...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:13 pm
any one see a bx tzd estate dark blue j774jhr
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jacksun1987 »
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:12 pm
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ill love to find it it was a awsome car
When my grandad had a citroen bx we went to germany in it towing a caravan He convertied it in 7 seater with...
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Last taxed in 2002 Paul so more likely its ben scrapped sadly.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:26 pm
Citroen spares
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bexxy »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:07 pm
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Hi all , went to see my local independant citroen specialist Dave edger on saturday and he was telling me that he has loads of spares for citroens...
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i would have one but cant kep it any where i park my car in th car park round the back bit dogy sumtimes plus need to get rid of my clio as well and...
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Last post by jacksun1987
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:41 pm
any one near LINCONLSHIRE
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jacksun1987 »
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:14 pm
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HI LOVE TO KNOW IF ANY ONE NEAR LINCS MABYE DO A DEAL OR SOMTHING LIKE THAT
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well if any one got a bx for sale or want to swap a 97 p plate clio 1.9 diesle for one one part of my say i want a bx but a nother part say that i...
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Last post by jacksun1987
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:37 pm
Britain's best 4x4 (allegedly) back on the road
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Brian King »
Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:22 pm
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Thanks to Tony Weston and sons of Cambridge nr Dursley, Gloucs, my otherwise immaculate ex Ian Fearn BX GTi 4x4 is back on the road with a...
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Thank you Ian. You mean 'And here's one that Tony and Andrew Weston did earlier'
All I did was pay. Sometimes I look at modern Alfas and say to...
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Last post by Brian King
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:30 am
Water in the footwell
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roody262 »
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:41 pm
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I've got a problem, everytime i wash the hurricane the divers side footwell ends up with abit of a puddle building up :(
I'm pretty sure the water...
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And a different one from me... :lol:
I had wet fotwell in my first TD. Turned out the concertina tube that carries the wires into the door had...
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Last post by roody262
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:19 am
BX on Top Gear
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:45 pm
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OK 1991.... :D
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There was a BX on Top Gear a couple of series back I think, on an episode they were showing car pictures on the screen with huge spoilers on and one...
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Last post by Hurricane
Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:53 pm
Well Impressed...
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retrodriver »
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:03 pm
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Just got back off holiday in Cornwall, got the best of the weather it seems because it was nudging 26 degrees down there in the week! 606 miles and...
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Easy fix for that... you have to take your insurance certificate with you to the MOT test, and only then can you get an MOT disc to display in your...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:08 pm
Monica's MOT Day!!!
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by mountainmanUK » Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:53 am
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As the title suggests........Monica is up for her annual prodding 'm poking session at 12-30 today! :shock:
Test isn't actually due until the 24th...
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congratulations dave another 12 months for monica . :D :D :lol:
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Last post by bexxy
Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:57 pm
Afraid I'm running my BX into the ground
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SamWise »
Thu May 28, 2009 9:56 pm
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Since I got my car, my mileage has increased exponentially. Over the last 3 months I've been doing 3000+ per month, and I've put 12000 on it since I...
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On running non-diesel products in a diesel, it is actually perhaps a rather more complicated equation than I inferred
inferred ? implied!
To infer...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:56 pm
BX Values
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BX4X4X2 »
Mon May 25, 2009 11:13 am
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Hi, I`ve decided I`ll have to do something with my 4x4 estate but, I don`t know whether it`s worth me putting it through an MOT or to sell as a easy...
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Bump!
Any decision on the future of the car?
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:27 pm
ANYONE NEAR CAMBOURNE?
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Tim Leech »
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:52 am
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In dorset? Need something picking up and wondered if anyone lived nearby.
Ta.
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Im sure it can wait and YES it is the BX sport bumper! RHV100 thats a very kind offer, I will of course cover any expenses if you manage to pick it...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:00 am
Is the Club XM forum permadead? Or is it temporary?
Replies: 6
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SamWise »
Sat May 30, 2009 8:46 pm
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I don't know if there's anyone here who's a member, but I'm an on/off contributor to the XM forum, and it appears to be kaput. Anyone know anything?
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He is. A lot of sound people on that forum, with amazingly little crossover to here, even though lots of them have owned BXs.
I must own up to that...
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Last post by RxBX
Sun May 31, 2009 11:14 pm
Appologies
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ken newbold »
Sat May 30, 2009 12:11 pm
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To anyone whose sent me private messages this week, I'm away in Bulgaria at the moment and will reply to eveyone once I get back.
No internet access...
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Strangely enough, you're not the only BX owner I know of visiting Bulgaria at present, though my friend was (bravely) going on two wheels rather than...
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Last post by DLM
Sat May 30, 2009 1:26 pm
New Member - I Got My First BX and I need your help! PLEASE
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by
SICK_BX_19TRS »
Sun May 24, 2009 9:37 pm
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First, before anything. I am new to these forums and I hope that this forum can help me out on my new journey with my BX. Im going to be honest with...
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The front seats you want are the standard 19TRS ones for that year which would match the rears, they arent that rare. I know ARTIC STEEL (a user on...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat May 30, 2009 10:01 am
Can anyone identify this part?
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toddao »
Tue May 05, 2009 8:53 pm
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Think it's a coolant tube but for what BX?
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Wasn't there also an clear fluid used on DSs in between the change to LHM? - did I make this up? probably.
I gave a bottle of LDS a shake in Euro...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Tue May 26, 2009 11:48 pm
European Breakdown Cover
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Ian_Fearn »
Sun May 17, 2009 5:46 pm
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I've been trying to get good european breakdown cover over the last couple of weeks and found rather alarmingly that many will demand evidence of a...
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hi what about classic insurance eg footman james which includes uk and eu breakdown cover for cars over 15 years old?
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Last post by c90cassette
Wed May 20, 2009 5:50 pm
Thanks to Mat Fenwick!
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Kitch »
Mon May 18, 2009 10:50 pm
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Just wanted to publically thank Mat for his efforts in finding me a centre silencer and door for the now 75% red valver I'm doing up!
It involved a...
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I doubt I could swing another BX past Lana (although she did say your car sounded really nice as you accelerated gently out of our drive) :wink:...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed May 20, 2009 11:34 am
100k
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TB2 »
Mon May 18, 2009 7:27 pm
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Took my BX for a 2000 km trip this weekend, cracking the 100k mark :)
Off to another 100k! ;)
And I picked up some Swift 2 rims from a guy near...
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Neither am I! Couldn't tell you what sort of camera took the pic, or who took it....it's not mine :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
Wed May 20, 2009 11:33 am
My BX hit by Sommerfield Truck
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adamskibx »
Sat May 16, 2009 1:08 am
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Hi All...
Its been a bad day for my BX today (David Rutherfords old car)... got side swiped by a Sommerfield articulated truck that was in the wrong...
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At the present time I am in a borrowed Corsa, and I am trying to sort this out. The only way I can sort it out is to deal directly with the other...
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Last post by adamskibx
Mon May 18, 2009 11:12 pm
Huge Thanks
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retrodriver »
Sun May 17, 2009 1:10 pm
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Go to citro-geoff, Geoff and Hayley thanks again for all the work on the car, and the cups of tea!
I took a leisurely drive down to Wales and we set...
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This is what this forum is all about, long may it continue.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon May 18, 2009 11:01 pm
What is it about the BX?
Replies: 24
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat May 16, 2009 9:46 am
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When I visit other club sites - Fiat, Toyota, whatever, many of the forum members don't seem to be able to resist modifying, kitting, repainting and...
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Nope... it's much more reddy than that, and about 6 years newer!
IIRC, Mark's break is, like mine, rouge geranium.
Before I reduced it to it's...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane
Mon May 18, 2009 8:01 pm
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Last post by Tourist
Sun May 17, 2009 2:40 pm
BX Spoiler
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by scarecrow » Sat May 16, 2009 9:36 pm
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Does anyone know why the BX was suddenly given a spoiler? And, what might the consequences be of taking it off?
Cheers
Steve
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Haha - I seem to have to change the rear wiper every time I buy a BX ;-))
I thought I'd got away with it last time as the rear wiper didn't work at...
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Last post by scarecrow
Sun May 17, 2009 2:20 pm
Noob BX Question
Replies: 22
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retrodriver »
Wed May 13, 2009 10:40 pm
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Now this is going to seem bizarre, but im new to all this so stick with me.
How is the back end supposed to react under braking? The reason I ask is...
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Graeme M wrote
I don't know if the Traction and H van did tho.
yes the H dose have front hand brake on drums,
as i have just overhalled my...
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Last post by citronut
Sat May 16, 2009 11:24 am
Enjoying my BX!
Replies: 13
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maxgreenwood »
Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:22 pm
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i'm quite chuffed with the economy the old bx.. just done 1000 miles on a recent leg of work round ireland. 52mpg and thats with it fully loaded with...
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There will be no shortage of participants with technical know-how, tools and parts en route. We will all be in touch on the road too, and there'll be...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri May 15, 2009 10:06 pm
Conspicuous By His Absence
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Way2go »
Fri May 15, 2009 4:34 pm
In this latest round of complex technical questions and ponderings, I thought it was strange that Jeremy hadn't posted with one of his prompt...
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Last post by Way2go
Fri May 15, 2009 4:34 pm
Windscreen Washer + Roundabouts
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roody262 »
Mon May 11, 2009 9:47 pm
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I've done a search but have been unable to find any information. Of the two BX's i've driven i've found that when going round a roundabout the washer...
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Is it made up in parts way2go? if it is then it wouldnt be advisable to use an airline, i'd presumed it was just one whole pipe.
The nozzle...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu May 14, 2009 1:06 am
Using the BX now....
Replies: 34
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retrodriver »
Sun May 03, 2009 11:58 am
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Well I taxed the BX on the 1st and now its my daily drive, I must be mad because I have an 07 Grande Punto Sporting aswell but I guess I just prefer...
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yeah its all sorted out now, to be honest the guys (partsfx) were very good about it they said they were selling liquidated stock so had no idea of...
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Last post by retrodriver
Sun May 10, 2009 6:19 pm
MOT DAY
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Tim Leech »
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:23 am
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16TRS today, should be ok I hope! :shock:
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I've just spat most of my lunch out all over the keyboard, thanks for that Sue!
sorry if I caused you to have a...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Fri May 08, 2009 5:28 pm
You want how much???
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kiwi »
Mon May 04, 2009 12:27 pm
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How is this for a recession busting price for a collectors item?
Ill get my coat if someone is willing to pay that amount.
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Just to throw a spanner in the works,chaps and co,our venereal(I think that should be venerable!!) finance leader of the dark eyebrows(are they...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri May 08, 2009 1:59 am
What do 195/60 tyres weigh?
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toddao »
Sat May 02, 2009 7:40 pm
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Does anyone know what a 195/60 tyre without wheel would weigh? It's very hard to find out such info but I need to determine what the weight of four...
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The other thing that can affect tyres is low-level ozone, but the effect that has is minimal compared to the effects of UV light.
the 6-year life on...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Mon May 04, 2009 10:12 pm
Alternator
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Tourist »
Fri May 01, 2009 11:08 am
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So I tested the alternator and I need a new one, a few questions then.
1) I went to my local breakers yard and was quoted £30 for a used one. Is...
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Thanks for the link, that looks like a very good price considering.
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Last post by Tourist
Sun May 03, 2009 3:21 pm
The highest mileage BX poll
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:12 pm
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OK chaps...
Who can boast a BX with genuine mileage of more than 226,000 or 211,000 miles (The 'Green Hornet' q.v., and my GTi auto)...?
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My 1993 TZD estate has clocked over 273K and is my daily driver. I bought it off Ebay over 4 years ago with 233k on it with some service history.Got...
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Last post by citro-geoff
Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:54 pm
Road Tax
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Tim Leech »
Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:53 am
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Prices go up by a fiver as of friday so if yours is due get it done beforehand!
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alas motor tax over here is much higher - €551 a year for the TZD
somewhat offset by lower fuel prices, although with the current exchange rate its...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:52 pm
Pleasant day out
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toddao »
Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:43 pm
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Today the central European chapter of the BX Club went for their Spring scrap-attack. Weather was blazing and the BXs were thick on the ground....
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I imagine we could work it all out so, with an early-ish start from Saverne the teams could arrive in the vacinity at 10:45 to 11 am - at the...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:13 pm
BX price/options & applicable models circa 1990
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DLM »
Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:56 pm
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For anyone interested.
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I like the first two lines of the options:
Black superlustre paint - All except TE
Tinted Windows - TE
Were Citroen expecting the TE to be...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:57 pm
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