Help required locating parts
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kiwi »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:57 am
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Just wondering if a sticky thread could be created for any website based ordering comapnies that supplies BX parts?
Other than GSF its the only one I...
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would be good if some of the Aussie members could help out as well
Mentions of a 'Caravelle Imports' of Melbourne here:
This one in Sydney:...
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Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:46 pm
BX in collision with tank
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jrdpod »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:32 pm
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In the 'Daily Mirror' of 1/11/07 was a pic of a BX which had been hit by a runaway tank.
The o/s A post and surrounding roof was stoved in, as was...
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Its good to chat :)
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:19 am
My other project
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kermit the frog »
Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:22 pm
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Now i know how to post pictures
Here is a picture of my other car.
post some of your other project's for us to see 8)
Regards Kermit :)
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Ooooh, shiny!
I like shiny!
Top stuff mate.
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:01 pm
Crazy Frenchman : The Movie !
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cauchoiskev »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:04 pm
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DIY sphere regassing using a washing machine motor, and, erm, air....
I like this guy !
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Thanks for the explanation about the nitrogen. It also has bigger molecules and thus diffusion leakage across the membrane is less.
Nitrogen is...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:54 am
Paint colours and trims
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MikeS »
Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:00 pm
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Can anybody suggest the best website to look up the full range of BX paint colours and trims that were offered. I found one for all years of the DS...
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Hi guy's
Here's another one on this subject.
I went to my local CITROEN dealer the first in the UK in 1900 and frozen to death.
I think they did...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:52 pm
Fed up with BXs
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fourwheelsteer »
Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:32 pm
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Last week I decided that my old BX19 had to go. The leaking cooling system was just too much. I found a very tidy, low mileage BX14 that belonged to...
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The BX14 is also in a much lower tax bracket which is nice. Good luck !
Exactly. At the moment any opportunity to save a few pennies is to be...
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Last post by fourwheelsteer
Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:39 pm
bx to go
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charlie »
Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:40 pm
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sadly it looks the end of my bxing :(
and just when ive got the power steering working perfectly :roll:
but ive tried to ignore the call of an xm...
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
nah mate, I work for that particular shower of sh!t.
I get to pilot rubbish like the buses pictured there everyday.
I prefer the...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:17 pm
What a plonker.
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Geoffrey Gould »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:24 pm
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Hi having put up with Amtex spheres for years because they were cheap and Citroen ones were too expensive I have finally bitten the bullet and...
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i reckon thats the key, getting the right ones!
Took my local GSF branc THREE attempts, and in the end i gave up and accepted what they palmed off...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:13 am
Magic Carpet Ride
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toddao »
Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:54 pm
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As I was flying along a few deserted roads yesterday in the BX, rising up and down quite pleasantly I started thinking : Is this the famed magic...
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Well thats what I thought, seems a bit strange. My only other thought was that they differ internally to make the damping different. I don't know...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:37 pm
PICTURES TO FORUM?
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kermit the frog »
Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:39 pm
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Hi
I have managed to download my pictures from my phone to my pc but i have'nt got a clue how to upload them to the forum.
HELP! :oops:
Regards...
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HERE GOES NOTHING HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS
YEP DONE IT
the other photo's are my bush modification to the worn out wiper spindle on my...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:11 pm
braided heater hose BX17TZD
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kermit the frog »
Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:49 pm
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I have found a leaking heater hose on my 17TZD and i was wondering if anyone out there has a decent s/h one.
Been to the CITROEN dealer today and a...
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Thanks for that thought don't know why i didn't think of that myself i used to do hydraulics in an earlier job DOH!.
Quite usefull when working on a...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:33 pm
Gearbox Shaft Seal/Clutch Pivot Arm Removal
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Gordon »
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:20 am
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Hi, I've got the gearbox out of the 4x4, removed the transfer box, separated the gearbox and clutch housing, and had the flywheel ground. Is it...
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Thanks very much for your help. Not aware that the seal is leaking, and the nylon bushes are ok.
Cheers, Gordon
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Last post by Gordon
Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:02 am
http://bx16valve.co.uk login??
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David McMahon »
Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:06 pm
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Registering on
Has anyone been able to register on the site? I'v tried a couple of times (with a couple of weeks spacing) and still no authorise...
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now that is VERY strange as there is no actual limit on that mail box! Thanks for letting me know, will investigate and see whats happening. I assume...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:41 pm
Dashboard bulbs
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nstarmore »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:28 pm
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This may be a really silly question but if I want to get new dashbaord bulbs for the BX and Xantia, do I need to go to Citroen and ask for X amount...
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No offence meant Colin! Just that Halfords is a dirty word round here..
and absolutely none taken :D :D
i always go to main dealers...find the...
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Last post by admiral51
Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:38 pm
MK1 BX ESTATES IN MALTA!
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ren16tx »
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:09 pm
just back from Malta, came across 2 (maybe 3!) MK1 BX Estates!! in excellent condition,all RHD,so,if you want a RHD MK1 Estate,Malta is the place to...
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Last post by ren16tx
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:09 pm
New TZD Estate
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ohms »
Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:51 pm
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Bought a new TizzyD, and very nice it is too, even if I do say so myself. Couple of minor things to sort but on the whole the best BX I've ever seen....
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Thats an easy & relatively cheap fix then :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:37 pm
French BX site requiring ear defenders!
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toddao »
Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:11 pm
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Welcome to Club Planete BX! Every click brings a new despair inducing Casiotone backing track. I was trying to look at the photos but that muzak!...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: beers
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Last post by toddao
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:32 pm
cit wheel caps
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charlie »
Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:32 pm
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wot are these originally off then
dont know whether i like em or not
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Off a ZX alloy. My Aura has them.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:06 pm
Return to Les Scrapyards
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toddao »
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:04 pm
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Last week we popped over to the French scrappy again - it's only two hours drive.
Got there, and the guy said : No BXs. Sure enough they'd cleaned...
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I am with you on the scrap yard bit in northern france would be very handy and easy to get to through the tunnel.
Any easy to fit parts you may as...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:41 am
FaceBook
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by M » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:01 pm
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We have a social networking area now on FaceSpace
Xantia owners welcome
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I killed nearly everyone I went to school with, hated them all, uneducated inbred plebs.
and I'm an unsociable bu&&er at the best of times...
Think...
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:27 am
Tanks for the BX
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jonkw »
Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:25 pm
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TANKS.. I'M Alive
A motorist miraculously walked away unscathed yesterday when he crashed head on - with an Army TANK.
The 46-year-old driver was...
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saw 3 tanks go past in quite a short time , with stick on 'L' plates, they passed with in 2' of the car.
They wernt hanging about either.
quote]...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:58 am
BX GTI Restoration
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m_2975 »
Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:48 pm
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Further to Phil's post regarding a respray, I've got plans for for my GTI that come similar to his, except the body kit.
I'm planning to give the...
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Michael
Repairing the seat pleats is quite easy.
At least it’s a nice clean job for a change.
First remove the plastic strips attached to the...
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Last post by m_2975
Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:14 pm
Car cover thief about
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gazpacho andulus »
Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:48 pm
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Took the dog out thursday morning and found my TZD estate had been stripped naked by a car cover thief. What next!!!!!! It's light grey and made of...
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On sale from Thurday 1st Nov (today) at Lidl Stores for £7.99:
Protective Car Cover
Made from durable water repellent and temperature resistant...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:47 am
MOT Day
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by tim leech » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:06 pm
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Spent the day on the GT Today, gave it a thorough checkover, made a reasonably small list of things to do and spent 5 hours machine polishing and...
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Yep agree with that one Bazza, mind you I will get it nice, im not in any rush, just want to get it roadworthy and safe for now so I can move it...
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Last post by tim leech
Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:04 am
Sod'em
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toddao »
Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:03 pm
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As it was a lovely afternoon here I went down to the barn to change the summer wheels for their winter counterparts ( 1st Nov is the 'legal' date)....
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Thanks Jeremy, that's fascinating reading!
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Last post by toddao
Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:33 am
New logo
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tom »
Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:51 pm
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Is excellent.
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Is there any chance that is going to be made into a sticker that would be great.
A great piece of artwork worthy of the master who created it. 8)...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:15 pm
Interesting 16V restoration
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cauchoiskev »
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:32 pm
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This man's what the French call a maniac : he buys his LHM, pedal rubbers and even a dipstick at Citroën !
Nice work though, some interesting...
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I wish i had the time and the workshop that this chap has but sadly like most of us our good old BX has to do the work.
But we can all dream. :!:...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:20 am
Brand new engine for my BX
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m_2975 »
Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:41 pm
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Just having a look through the Citroën catalogue and found out that I can buy a brand new engine for my BX if I wanted to. They are in stock and...
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Nothing wrong with high milage engines they make the best blocks for racing engines (the higher the milage the better)
Just ask BMW.
When they wanted...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:29 pm
droolin again
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charlie »
Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:49 pm
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scouring the known and unknown world for ought of interest and found this
i seem to be drooling for a living :roll:
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The G's ARE totally fabulous cars. There aren't that many other cars that
you can really grab by the scruff of the neck and drive like a sports car...
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Last post by mnde
Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:15 pm
APB Mountainman
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:02 pm
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Prompted by several mentions on this site, does anyone know where our erstwhile Mountainman is? I think we'd all like to know - especially those who...
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I know adamski has been trying to reach him by phone regarding the GT for the 2 months with no joy! I hope he is ok, I understand his daughter was...
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Last post by tim leech
Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:13 pm
RTA :(
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stuart_hedges »
Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:23 pm
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Visiting friends, who live on an NSL A-road. Their driveway is literally on the A-road. People are never expecting you to stop on an A-road so I...
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Congrats, thats a bit more like it, hopefully you can get a nice one & have a few quid left over for maintenance etc...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:32 pm
Foreign - Austrian Cit parts supplier
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BX Bandit »
Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:54 am
May not be cheap when factoring in delivery, but I found these guys a while back. Not sure if they stock stuff that GSF/ECP don't but could save yer...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:54 am
TZD Question
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m_2975 »
Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:24 pm
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Hello there gentlemen (and ladies if there are any),
Just a question to find out if there is such thing as a TZD Turbo Automatic?
Michael
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Nah, but it'll be the next engine in the TD.
Except it wont be a multi valve head.
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:46 am
The BX Rules
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kiwi »
Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:15 pm
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Nothing new in saying the BX rules :lol:
Except down here in New Zealand I have taken great pleasure in rubbing the noses in over the Fact that the...
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Hi Kiwi,
sweet story re the BX and high water.........glad you got through it. From what I hear though the 4WD BX might not be such a sweet story as...
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Last post by mike st gilles
Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:32 pm
Ebay - Dried Up?
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m_2975 »
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:50 am
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It seems to me that things are drying up a little on the bay lately for the BX!
Anyone noticed the same?
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Many months ago when I was hunting another BX I rung a guy up said I was on my way down and half way there he phoned me to say he had sold it to...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:53 am
Calling Doc!
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by tim leech » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:53 am
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Doc are we still on for this weekend coming? Sat 20th October.
Ta
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Sorry Doc, I havent received any pms from you dude, so god knows where they have gone, Sorry to hear your not so well matey, just keep me posted....
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Last post by tim leech
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:06 am
"Modern" Wiper Blades
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m_2975 »
Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:35 pm
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Anyone tried these on their BX?
I wanted to know if they fit well and if they look good. No point in buying if they are crap.
They look good to...
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Nic,
You're 21 too?
There's nothing stopping you having 2 cars....except the bank balance maybe.
Welcome to the club anyway.
I have a MSN account...
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Last post by m_2975
Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:07 pm
Somebody up there likes me...
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medwaycitroen »
Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:46 pm
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...As I just got me a full bodykit in return for one slightly rusty XM wing. :D
One problem - it's white, MGU (or Number Six as I like to call...
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Being all white, and applying a red finish, you might struggle to get a good depth of colour, without applying 2-4 top coats.
Would recommend...
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Last post by prm
Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:58 pm
Rust Hunting!
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m_2975 »
Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:54 pm
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Hi there guys.
Just wanting to ask about BX rust.
As I may have mentioned in another post somewhere I have a mate that moved over here a few years...
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I pretty much thought that avoiding buying anything that was driven in Europe was the way to go to avoid rust. Well everything that has said imported...
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Last post by m_2975
Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:47 pm
Much obliged Jonkw!!
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ed4ferrets »
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:13 pm
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Top man that Jon, arrived at his place yesterday to pick up flexi hoses and he promptly jacks up the motor and fits the hoses too 8) . His excuse...
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Yes, it did take my mind off that tooth .
But that was the quickest set of BX front flexi's EvAr, and you learnt hopefully about white spray grease?...
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Last post by jonkw
Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:45 pm
How much for this?
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kiwi »
Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:24 am
I am in the process of dismantling a BX...yes sad I know :cry:
Its body is going to a good cause when our Fire Brigade get to chop it up in...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:24 am
BX cabriolet
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toddao »
Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:18 pm
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Ok, it's only a model, but what would it take to actually make one? I'm sure there's enough savvy in the club to build one in theory..
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were any made in RHD, come to think of it are there any in the UK, if so can i have one ? :D
Purely a concept car, converted from a base estate - so...
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Last post by classic2cv
Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:14 pm
Once again, my heart breaks.....
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m_2975 »
Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:43 pm
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....to not be able to buy one of these beauties.....
What a fascinating car. Always liked the look from the front and you just can't go past the...
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Like me or some of the others on here most likely. Shipping is much cheaper to Oz if you don't actually put it into a container and have it driven on...
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Last post by m_2975
Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:09 pm
Old girl goes south
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millbanksunclub »
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:58 am
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Here is the old girl down south part of her 1500 mile trip to France.
194.000 on the clock NOT FOR SALE
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Nice one!
I crossed the Milau last year, awesome, all I can offer are some pics
As a bit of background, I drove that Bx TZD from Le Havre...
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Last post by jonkw
Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:12 pm
FORUM
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by tim leech » Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:09 pm
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I must say I have noticed the forum seems much quieter these days than of old, the usual contributors dont seem to be on as much as before, doc,...
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yeah, alas I'm the most inpatient person EVER, so I might help the old boy on his way! :lol:
HAHAHA...arsenic sounds good.
Gentle persuasion can...
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Last post by m_2975
Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:44 pm
What the ???????
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m_2975 »
Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:31 am
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This is supposedly a MK2 BX GTI???
Maybe it had a shunt and they replaced it with MK1 bits.
More here....
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... but what's the point of doing half a job?
Or just buying a Mk 1 instead?.
Exactly....a Mk1 would be heaps easier and you would get all the...
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Last post by m_2975
Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:20 am
WHY I LOVE THE BX
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by tim leech » Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:46 pm
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Just some idle ramble but its just me saying why I still love BXs, been driving the newbie Gti a bit today, ok so it has the odd bump and the engines...
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Is that ELF - the black auto GTi?
:wink: it's all hush hush on a need to know basis....
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:12 am
BX to Timbuktu
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Baldbazza »
Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:36 am
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Just spotted in our local rag:
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That is a great story. Wish I was going! The 'car will be auctioned off when they get there' - let's hope it's a good one ^^bx>
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Last post by toddao
Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:13 pm
2400 miles in two weeks
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bill o »
Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:31 pm
back in september i travelled from kent to scotland with my bx tzd 1.7 turbo,overnight from ashford and towing my caravan we headed for our first...
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Last post by bill o
Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:31 pm
one more year but damp boot
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RobC »
Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:44 pm
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just passed the MoT clean through, not even any advisories!
pretty chuffed.
got them to put on a couple of new rear spheres too, (i did the front a...
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I had water sitting under the rear seat r/h side, and of course, the boot floor and carpet. Only in one car out of five. The car does have a sunroof...
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Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:53 am
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