CAMBELT
by tim leech » Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:50 pm
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Done on the TXS today for under £100 all in which Im happy with, means I can drive her now without worrying, was definatly the original one im told,...
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The cambelt kit with tensioner was about £25 and 2 hours labour is £70,
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Last post by docchevron Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:52 pm
Grinning like a Cheshire cat
by Barnsley BXer » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:49 pm
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Had an excellent day today,at chez Newbold.Talking all day about BX's,world famous Barnsley pork pie for lunch,foreign cuisine for tea,courtesy of...
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Did someone say Leg end :o
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Last post by ken newbold Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:07 pm
Day trip to France
by stuart_hedges » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:55 pm
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Decided I needed a break and headed off to France for the day with my other half. Recharge the batteries, get some good food in, do a bit of...
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that looks great stu i'd like to take my misses to france for a weekend trip
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Last post by simonbx17 Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:30 pm
SCRAP YOUR BX AND GET £1000!
by tim leech » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:08 am
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Sales gimmick to make you buy a new car if ever Ive heard one!
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More chiefs than Indians here and their bullshit combined to what comes out of the stacks/flares/tanks etc doesn't make it especially clean air!
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Last post by cavmad Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:03 pm
PSP v BX
by Kitch » Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:25 pm
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Modifying a BX, Paint Shop Pro style!
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Kitch, get a dog and take up walking or summat mate!
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Last post by cavmad Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:02 pm
Godmanchester rally
by jrdpod » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:03 pm
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Just to say that I enjoyed July 15th's meet in Cambs very much.
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At least it'll be easy to find! :lol:
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Last post by docchevron Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:01 pm
edited off repeat post
by charlie » Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:28 pm
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£2.50, thats some worth.....
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Last post by docchevron Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:58 am
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Last post by mountainmanUK Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:42 am
Sad video on Youtube
by mat_fenwick » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:37 am
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Poor little car... :)
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Nice job. man, I wish ANY of my BX's sounded remotely like that snowmobile. Look out or KIWI might be traversing his mountains in a 16 V before too...
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Last post by Bazza Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:33 am
Citroen Rally at Godmanchester, 15/7/07.
by jrdpod » Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:10 pm
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Just to mention to any of the East Anglia/East Midlands/Home Counties/London BXers that I will be attending this event with my J reg Meteor.
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I am officially green with envy ....... would have loved to have been there with all you lovely BX folk even the odd anorak :mrgreen:
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Last post by ed4ferrets Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:27 pm
No BX for the National :-(
by BCXM » Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:28 am
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My lazy arse mechanic has failed to get my BX on the road before the national. In fairness we have a complete restoration on an XM and a CX to finish...
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After the poor show by other models yesterday, you just want BXs to take over all the events, don't you?
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Last post by mountainmanUK Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:11 pm
Dont buy a Vax or u could be in for a shock
by MULLEY » Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:15 am
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Got one of those wet cleaners & tried it out on both the BX's, i have previously cleaned these cars thoroughly with a dyson.
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Try a C A R W A S H matey.... :D :wink:
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Last post by docchevron Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:33 pm
BX Options
by Ian_Fearn » Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:00 pm
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Having today driven a diesel auto I really dont want one. They're just so damn slow compared with what we're used to.
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Yeah, it does seem a little strange.
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Last post by docchevron Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:58 am
Bringing/collecting from the National
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:56 am
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Hi
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I have a subframe for Tim, a Sunroof wind deflector for Phil, a camshaft for Matt Fenwick, and some CX bits for AdamskiBX..
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Last post by BCXM Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:27 pm
BX CLUB STICKERS
by tim leech » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:28 pm
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Will there be any of these available at the CCC as I need one for the TGS?
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I'll pm you soon Jon, I'll have a couple of them methinks.
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Last post by cavmad Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:43 pm
garage in Mid Wales?
by RichardE » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:44 pm
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Does anyone know of a bx friendly garage that they can recommend in Mid Wales? I know I live in London ,but I'm originally from Nr Welshpool and I...
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Doc if you like the monster check out youtube They have some great monster vids !:) :) :)
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Last post by docchevron Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:14 am
Erm... I sort of bought a car yesterday. Oops.
by stuart_hedges » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:12 pm
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I didn't go out yesterday with the intention of buying a car, I swear. It just sort of happened.
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Another mk1! You never know, we might hit the magic 25 this weekend :lol:
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:08 pm
RS Update
by Kitch » Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:41 am
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Just wanted to thanks Chris (doc) once more for his help in storing the car and heling with the repairs.
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Dont look at me mate, I just hit it repeatedly with a big hammer! :lol:
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Last post by docchevron Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:38 am
Spark Plugs
Way2go » Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:53 am
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Just wondered at whether spark plugs are still changed by most at regular intervals or whether they are left until identified as a problem?
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I bin mine every 3000 miles, without fail.
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Last post by docchevron Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:04 am
BX 25 T Shirts
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:29 pm
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The order went in today... Should get confirmation of price and off we go... in time for the National. :D
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The girlfriend was asking today......will there be BX 25 stickers or something?
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:34 am
Would you worry?
by Kitch » Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:02 pm
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Had a text while I was at work today to say that a random bloke had knocked the door and asked if my 16v was for sale or not, as it hadn't moved for...
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I had a caller the other day asking about the caravan (which has happened several times) and you do wonder why as although I haven't used it in years...
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Last post by M Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:04 am
Our cars gallery
by MULLEY » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:47 pm
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How come there are only a few members cars on? i did submit mine a while back but nowts been added, er was my request received?
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If you've got any piccies Bandit.....
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Last post by docchevron Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:36 am
Parking Sensors?
by Way2go » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:21 am
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Just had this email from Maplin - could be of interest to those who have others drive their beloved BX's :? :
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I'll back that up. If you have a car and need parking sensors, you can't park.
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Last post by Kitch Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:07 pm
bx & bikes
by charlie » Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:39 pm
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does anyone have experience of using a bike carrier on a bx, or in general,
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Grouselocks :wink: 8) :lol:
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Last post by BX Bandit Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:07 pm
Hello!
by RichardE » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:40 pm
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Afternoon all,New member here thought I'd introduce myself ,as I have been on here for a little while now.I'm the fella that bought AndyG's Gti...
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Hi there RichardE and the BX Forum fraternity. Just using Richards thread to jump on board. Its Baz here from Auckland , New Zealand. Devout and...
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Last post by Bazza Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:44 pm
Mk1 Trip Computer
by Kitch » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:17 pm
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Who actually has one of these in their car (working)?
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Thanks mate, that'd be awesome :)
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:07 pm
Meteor Wheel Trim Pictures
by sausage » Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:38 pm
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Anybody got a picture of a 19D Meteor with original wheel trims? I'm getting fed up with the no wheel trim 'Mad Max Chic' look that I'm currently...
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hi sausage, no didn't get them as i bought alloys instead.
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Last post by simonbx17 Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:30 pm
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by simonbx17 » Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:53 pm
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hi help needed does anyone know anyone who could pick a car up and deliver it for me as the clutch has gone in it and has no tax or mot not very...
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No problem Simon, hope you get it back ok mate.
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Last post by cavmad Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:45 pm
Relative speed - a hypothetical question
by Oscar » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:31 am
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Just for the sake of argument, if I wanted a fast BX that could surprise, for instance, Audi or BMW drivers, and could take advantage of the...
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Or for storming 70 to illegal acceleration that really pins their ears back how about a breathed on 1.9TD :evil: It certainly works for me :)
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:19 pm
Get in!!
by mnde » Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:15 am
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My BX lives again!! :D (see
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Although it would be a good opportunity to meet you guys, I can't on that Sunday already have a good friends birthday barbeque.
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Last post by cacaolat Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:18 pm
GT is coming out of its coma:attention Stuart :-)
by adamskibx » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:51 pm
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I have had a good crack at the GT this weekend, and have managed to make it BX shaped again:-) I seem to have selected the wrong side of spare...
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the oil in the engine wouldnt be as high up in the sump as the gasket, apart from when accelerating and braking etc,
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Last post by DavidRutherford Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:28 pm
How much is a BX worth ?
by jrdpod » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:18 pm
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I've seen a BX 16 TRS H reg for sale at the roadside for £225.
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I've got one here thats ok. However, its stored outside so will need a good clean. Its not damaged or anything though and I want shut of it :).
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Last post by PiLsY. Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:36 pm
Back together again!
by ken newbold » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:36 pm
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See Tim, not sulking, just waiting :D
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Sacrelige :D
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:47 am
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Last post by Oscar Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:25 am
Probs with my email so this is now me!
by mike st gilles » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:39 pm
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Formerly, St Gilles.
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Many thanks to Alan for his work on my behalf re the FCF; now sorted thanks again, Alan.
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Last post by mike st gilles Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:01 pm
Where's the BXpress post gone?
by Barnsley BXer » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:52 pm
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As above.After an excellent article by Martyand some good old politiical debate,the above post has disappeared :evil: :evil: :evil: Has T.Blair and...
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Well, fair enough I guess, and ok this might be a car forum, but politics affects us all. Personally I think it was the best thread thats been on...
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:40 pm
BX IN PRACTICAL CLASSICS
by tim leech » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:22 pm
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Page 15 of this next months practical classics magazine theres a small feature on whether the BX is a classic or not, 4 out of 3 say yes.
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tried to get a copy yesterday, but they are still selling the june issue around here :( this was not even south London but Oxford Street !
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Last post by cacaolat Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:54 pm
just put steelies back on!
by simonbx17 » Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:49 pm
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just put my steel wheels back on and what a difference, now i know why i never got 17 alloys before.
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sounds good, by the way it's had glow plugs already i think the cold start is up the chuff or theres air getting in to it??
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Last post by simonbx17 Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:08 pm
Newbie checks in....
by sausage » Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:10 pm
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Hi Everybody,
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Don't worry Doc,you're still an honorary northerner :wink: :D
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Last post by tim leech Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:05 pm
A show of hands for BX 14 owners
by Ian_Fearn » Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:19 am
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So then, who owns a BX 14 here? I can only think of Saint Gaz and Owen. Anybody else???
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Yep, that's the one.
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Last post by cauchoiskev Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:23 am
Special 25th Anniversary Flyer
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:38 pm
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For anyone who wants to flyer BXs!
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Good idea about lots of engine degreaser and pressure sprayer etc. Cheers for the tip.
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Last post by adamskibx Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:03 pm
Gris Renard....
by Kitch » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:43 pm
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I'm informed this translates as Fox Grey.
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I've always thought that we should bring the Marines back from Basra and Helmand to sort out the town centres, and send the foxhunters out to pacify...
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Last post by Oscar Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:47 pm
Pics of New BX Now Highly Polished!
by tim leech » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:24 pm
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It took 5 hours of machine polishing and waxing to get that result (all my own work too), which even the guys at work were surprised how well it came...
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Nah, cant be that, I never use it as a lighter, I just use it to run the sat nav and phone charger. Thats why theres always several thousand dead...
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Last post by docchevron Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:02 pm
Can I just report.....
by jonkw » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:17 pm
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That Marty is back in a BX......... :? :shock: Anyone who drives a Rover Metro 100 must be saved, so we did.
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Excellent work guys! when you coming up to do my TGS then?
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Last post by tim leech Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:48 am
Le Scrapyard ( auto casse)
by toddao » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:43 pm
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Was a holiday last Thursday here in Germany so took Friday off too and went in the van to France in search of a scrapyard. Found this place in Colmar...
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Arctic and I were just discussing this yesterday that when we were both younger we used to enjoy going to scrap yards as a form of entertainment,...
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Last post by tim leech Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:51 am
MOT DAY ON FREEBIE BX
by tim leech » Mon Jun 04, 2007 4:45 pm
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Well as you imagines it failed, but not on much,
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Sadly not! :D
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Last post by tim leech Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:46 am
BX CHALLENGE! A month to go till the biggest BX turnout !!
by ren16tx » Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:03 am
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:D its just over a month to go to get your BX's ready for the biggest BX gathering --- The BX CHALLENGE , at the CCC National Rally (13-15 july)
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:shock: Prices taken from the Citroenian;
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Last post by ren16tx Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:30 pm
Pics of my TZD
by bllewellyn » Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:08 pm
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I'm a bit of newbie here and recently asked for help in the Technical section with a LHM leak - very grateful for the advice by the way :)
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I know I know!
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Last post by tim leech Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:52 pm
Spoiler
by toddao » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:01 am
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just aquired this item - don't know if anyone's familiar with it. How do I wire up the fog-lights? Cheers
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It still looks really good Todd! How many people are going to be lying down right in front of her, with a protractor in their hands? :lol:
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Last post by mountainmanUK Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:05 pm
TXI
by oilman » Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:24 pm
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As a newbie-but oldie-i need advice on possible purchase of a 1993 txi,90000miles,lots of new parts fitted...
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Any news?
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