Classic Car Show,NEC
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Terry Brooks »
Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:52 pm
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NEC ......27th/29th October ......Methinks I'll be going on Sat,28th .........anyone planning on being there? .......I'll pop over and say Hi if yer...
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For the same reason you never clean em.
You're obviously a purist
Dont start, you're getting as bad as Tim :D
I never said I wasn't a purist...
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:54 pm
New member with a BX txd
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peteh »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:58 pm
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Hello all, just thought id introduce myself and my BX, been searching for a bargain turbo diesel BX since last December when i sold my faithful TZD,...
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Hi Tom, apart from as your good self under a bonnet, against my better judgement i live in Faversham, thinking of going down the avenue of either a...
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Last post by peteh
Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:40 pm
Reality check on the DIGIT.
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DavidRutherford »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:38 am
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It's time for a reality check on the BX 19 Digit.
Having saved it from the jaws of the scrappie about 18 months ago, I've done very little with it...
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Might be interested here David
Ditto.
Join one? Dads place?
:wink: You mentioned it once
3 remaining....thats rare enough :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:07 pm
Who's been a busy boy then?
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Barnsley BXer »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:09 pm
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Seeing as I'm off work,I decided yhat it was time to do a bit of work on my car.Oil+filter changed,droplink replaced,back wing resprayed(been the...
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Been to pick my new wheels up ready for my next busy boy day.Going to strip and polish them,paint the centres body colour and re-lacquer them.Just...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer
Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:57 pm
Project "save the 16v" begins
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Kitch »
Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:50 pm
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Some may remember recently I advertised a grey ph2 16v that was going cheap while in need of some fairly major work.
Well response to that was slow,...
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Good Job you have done there Kitch.
IIRC, the engine bottom end came from Luke.
You are right, it did have air-con. Takes more oil to fill.
That's...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:02 am
Car Tax
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MULLEY »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:08 am
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How exactly does the govt arrive at how much you should pay, is it solely on emissions or is combined with engine size?
If you could prove your car...
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Are you sure about that Barnsley? I wouldnt put it to a vote. :D
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Last post by tim leech
Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:40 pm
Update on the black one
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Kitch »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:42 pm
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(lifted from Carl's thread on BX16v.co.uk forums)
Well after doing a couple of jobs on the black 16v this week I've taken it down to my Dad's...
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My dad had the same type and colour of ovlov as that when i was little and he resprayed it in the garage. :lol: :lol:
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Last post by sleepy0905
Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:17 pm
The picture you were all waiting for.....
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Kitch »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:52 pm
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Finally worked out how to upload it big (so you can actually see it!) :D
Its got to be a banner for the forum surely? :lol:
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Hello everyone,
I'm glad there was a good turn out of BXs on Sunday at Stratford! Sorry I couldn't be there because I was on a weekend away-break...
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Last post by mnde
Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:40 pm
My mum...Loves the TGD!!!!
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Adam »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:43 pm
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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I think for the first time in my life, i've done something to make mumsy happy!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D
She has been...
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I recently met the cousin of the bloke who filled up a barn in Somerset with 4x4s. I don't think they sectioned him, but it may have come close.....
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Last post by DLM
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:39 pm
My Estate 8)
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Captain Slow »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:55 am
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After driving the BX Estate up to the Midlands meet last weekend, I felt bad about the state the estate had got into, infact I was almost...
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I thought it was going to be a thread about your land :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:33 am
Now that the derv has finally died
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Vanny »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:52 am
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Now that the derv has finally died, im thinking about something new and maybe a little more fun! So far i'm thinking abotu combining;
with...
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Agreed, once you've got the car then boredom or beer will intervene and it'll seem like a good idea to wham a 'proper' engine in it!! :D
Go for it...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:26 am
She finally threw the towel in
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Kitch »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:12 am
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Sad day :( The 16v expired in a big puddle of oil tonight.
It had been leading to it for a while. Cracked windscreen, constantly creaking nearly...
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Or behind an estate....
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Last post by Captain Slow
Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:21 pm
Looks like i missed this bargain!
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reanimation »
Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:52 pm
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:roll:
went for a good price. BIN, mad folks.
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Sadly not 16v. But (as a seven-times 8v GTi owner) that's not the end of the world! :lol:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:33 pm
An interesting comparison
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tom »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:56 am
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Citroen BX TZD Turbo Estate: 90 BHP 1077Kg.
Ford Focus Diesel Estate: 90 BHP 1295Kg.
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Even if a quoted mpg figure is verified by an external body, most were pretty meaningless in the past (when the BX was a new car), as the kind of...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:39 pm
Call me mad!
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m_2975 »
Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:51 pm
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Hi Guys,
Project TZD Turbo-Sport has begun.
Here's the idea:
-Take a BX16Valve with a good shell and Air Conditioning :lol: :lol:
-Pull the...
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I noticed the creaks when you were moving her across the field.
Bit of hammering required! :D
Glad you got back ok.
I had a more sedate drive back...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:54 pm
BX16valve forum
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Vanny »
Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:40 am
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Erm, it's vanished for a few hours! Nothing to do with me, the streamline servers have died (sounds to me like theres been a power failure), should...
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The USA bit, I think its more likely people with PC's who still have their time zone set to the USA default or something, or the PC is at standard...
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Last post by Baldbazza
Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:07 pm
"Discuss"
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cavmad »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:16 pm
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Brilliant idea or bullsh*t? I`m going for the 2nd and can readily imagine every Fiesta/Nova/Corsa/106 owning boy racer throwing themselves to buy one...
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so it might work on say a 450cc twin motorcycle engine thats never going to get much above 70 mph?
Old Suzuki, Vanny?
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Last post by cavmad
Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:46 pm
Pipe and Octopus technology????
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reanimation »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:55 pm
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I have been learning some more and reading carsurvey.org and everywhere you look, hydraulic leak this hydraulic leak that, pipe fix etc. quite...
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MY pennyworth is that by 10 years, most octopi are showing their age, and by 15, they are an odds-on bet to fail at the least convenient moment. Must...
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Last post by DLM
Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:22 am
Petrol Turbo?
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Way2go »
Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:07 pm
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Seeing the great work Kitch is doing on his engine rebuild and the swaps others have done made me wonder the following:
1) Is it possible to fit the...
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Yup! as I said earlier the CT is the easiest route.
You can also use the 8v GTi pistons with the mi lump to give a nice comparatively low CR and the...
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Last post by Toddman
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:38 pm
BX SPORT.....I WANT ONE!!!!!
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m_2975 »
Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:23 am
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Just saw a few pics of this BX Sport that this guy in Portugal restored. What an amazing machine!!!! I can't get over that car!
Where do I get...
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I scanned an Autocar review from '86 on The 125 mph BX you can't buy here which included a road test. If you're interested in reading it, drop me a...
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Last post by Baldbazza
Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:38 pm
My BX now has a webpage!
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m_2975 »
Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:00 pm
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Hi Guys,
My BX has a webpage with photos and the like. Take a look and tell me what you think.
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A calender?? What a crackin idea!
Got loads of pics of mine if its worthy Phil. Let me know if you need anything.
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:59 pm
BX TD smoke
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rob pike »
Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:56 pm
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Hi Tom , Thanks for that , as a truck driver we used to use petrol for anti waxing in the winter , which poses a question about using petrol for...
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Entirely safe. Half a tank of aviation kerosene works even better although the engine is harder to start and produces less power while it is burning...
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Last post by tom
Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:01 am
GSA fans look in!
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cavmad »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:17 pm
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Thought this may be of interest to GSA fans. Found in October`s `Classics Monthly` magazine.
Three Citroen fans and the last Citroen GSA registered...
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I take all your points Mark, but I don't think anyone would deny the GS/A is a pretty damn fragile car. Nevertheless, I've done pretty mad things in...
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:12 pm
French BX diesel turbo
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rob pike »
Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:02 pm
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Hi , I live in France and own an 1989 BX diesel turbo I bought here, it now has 325,000 k`s on the clock , over 200,000 miles , I sent for a Haynes...
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Welcome Rob. 325,000 is no great age for a td. One way of clearing the smoke out, apart from the usual thrashing, is to check that the air filter is...
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Last post by tom
Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:03 am
BX Savage
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docchevron »
Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:05 am
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There was an interesting post on www.aussiefrogs.com about a bx savage:
Anyone know if there any of these beasts in the UK? I'd love to have a go...
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The TZI estate I ran briefly a couple of years ago (later UK designation for TRi) was a lovely car, so long as petrol consumption wasn't an issue.
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Last post by DLM
Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:39 am
How many are there?
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ken newbold »
Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:32 pm
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Following on from something Tom was saying about the number of BX's remaining and indeed my own thread they're still out there I'm sure I'm not alone...
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Ken, I`ve got the 1.9 n/a estate and the TZD. On top of that there`s a met. blue 1.9 n/a diesel estate, a white (and very tidy looking) 1.6 petrol...
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:21 pm
Hats off to....
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Barnsley BXer »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:43 pm
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Oscar and Adam and friend,who drove up from Kent to theNorthern meet.If I wore a hat,I would take it off to you.If BXer of the week still exists,I...
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I 2nd Oscar's notion (us Southerners stick together!!!!!!!!!! :D ), Billy you did a great job,
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE
The BX had a stand at a...
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Last post by Adam
Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:27 pm
Its a BX but not as we know it!
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Mr B »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:11 pm
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I like it 8)
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They both look shamefully shocking! Why would you want to put Punto headlights on a BX?
:?
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:41 pm
Early Mk2
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mnde »
Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:30 pm
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News just in...
Yesterday my mate found a note on his windscreen saying something along the lines of Don't know if it was you who was interested in...
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Nice one Mark, sounds like a good `find`. I think there may be a report on welding door shuts in the tech section, I seem to recall Tom has mentioned...
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Last post by cavmad
Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:16 pm
WOW!
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reanimation »
Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:26 pm
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8)
Where do i sign?!
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16 Soup-pipes i do love the french! :lol: Need to visit the place again
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Last post by reanimation
Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:44 pm
Cheap Car Insurance
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MULLEY »
Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:19 pm
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Hi, i currently have fully comp based on an annual mileage of 4k which costs me a staggering £300, does anyone know of any specialists who would be...
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Told you!
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Last post by tim leech
Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:35 am
Bloody marvellous :(
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cavmad »
Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:28 am
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Not only has my BX now thrown it`s hand in (revving it`s nuts off and can`t be stopped until pedal is sorted), I`ve just discovered I`ve broken my...
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Thanks Geoff, currently surviving on a diet of paracetemol and penicillin.
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Last post by cavmad
Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:06 pm
Had a right good BX day
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Barnsley BXer »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:54 pm
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Been zapping up and down the Snake Pass with Re-animation doing some filming,very interesting.Then went to Ken's to learn how to put a cambelt...
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Snakepass has bitten me twice on a push bike - have fallen off coming down both sides :cry:
Means I was stupid enough to ride over it more than...
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Last post by RichardW
Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:49 pm
Interesting French BX19GT website
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adamskibx »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:05 pm
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Found this website on the BX19GT. Also has good description of doing a rear arm bearing change etc. I cant read French very well, so put it into...
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Thanks :D
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Last post by adamskibx
Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:06 pm
The love affairs back on!
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docchevron »
Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:00 am
I've had two great love affairs in my life to date. One was a female type (short lived, I'll always love her but she had other idea's (thats another...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:00 am
MOT Today
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MULLEY »
Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:45 pm
It failed, sniff sniff, but luckily i know the mot tester & he fixed the leaking fuel line so it passed in the end. A couple of advisories which i...
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:45 pm
Bad news and more bad news!
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Vanny »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:27 am
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Bad News 1
While i was on holiday my mums AX got broken into, the wanna be thieves smashed through the rear window to get into the boot, then not...
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Thanks Stu :-)
Mark.
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Last post by mnde
Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:53 pm
help!!
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RobC »
Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:39 pm
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hi, long shot but here goes... (cross posted on bxclub too)
i'm lending the bx to a mate next saturday to take his girlfriend on holiday to cornwall...
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phew, thankfully i've managed to get it booked in this week. thought i may as well have the MoT done as well while i was at it.
many thanks to all...
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Last post by RobC
Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:03 pm
Earn clubcard points on your 16V!
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docchevron »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:42 am
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Those of you with 16v's may remember that last year some Tesco's stores were selling 99octane fuel. Then it dissappeared.
However while filling the...
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I understand the 99 octane stuff differs from Optimax but cant check for sure yet cos the local Shell garages are still selling costimax
Cheers
Chris...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:08 am
New home!
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cavmad »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:40 pm
Finally the 16V has gone, and to a superb home as well. It`s been loitering round up here for too long now (for varios reasons) but no longer: It`s...
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Last post by cavmad
Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:40 pm
I only went to look at a ZX Volcane......................
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docchevron »
Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:49 am
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Went to Yeovil in Somerset today to have a look at a crashed ZX Volcane thats on flea-bay (not for me you understand, brother wants it..........you...
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01935 476527
I found the no. for the garage, is anyone interested, if I can find a way to get it back i'll give him a call.
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Last post by Adam
Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:23 am
TD engine from Poogo 405 into N/A BX?
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ed4ferrets »
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:47 pm
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Saw this ad and wondered how much of a headache it is to convert and transplant, also is the gearbox compatible? :-k
PEUGEOT 405 TD Estate, L reg,...
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I can usually persuade female types anythings a good idea!
If my enigmatic charm doesn't work the shovel usually does!!! :shock: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:57 am
Does one exist?
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:51 pm
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What I mean is does anyone known to us have one?
That is: A late TZi Auto Estate with air con... In green (or any dark colour for that matter!)...
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Tim,
£20000 for a bx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F*ck me backwards!
Not a good idea :lol: :lol: :lol:
I know and hence not a lot were sold. Generally all...
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Last post by m_2975
Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:08 pm
El Presidente's whereabouts.
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tom »
Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:57 pm
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Green Globe HQ has received the following communiqe:
Made it, I'm about 25 miles from Gibraltar. 1,728 mile journey, BX ran strong.
Message ends.
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What amazing pics! I followed the construction of that bridge with interest and can't wait to see it with my own eyes.
Probably shouldn't be...
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:29 pm
BX club Chester latest...
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cavmad »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:15 pm
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Another two members to add to my list of people I`ve met, had the pleasure of Reanimation and Tim 2CV`s (plus lady friend) company this weekend and...
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Good news about the TZD getting a dry home. You should defo try it out for a bit if poss. what was the 16v all about (either i wasn't listening or...
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Last post by reanimation
Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:44 am
Low miles...
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:47 pm
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Just as a matter of interest, who's BX has the lowest recorded mileage (genuine, it almost goes without saying :lol: )?
My guess would be there...
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Does that say what I think it says on the illuminated sign on cab roof? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'm sure its just a coincidence, but then,...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:10 pm
HI new member! What BX model would give me least hassle?
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reanimation »
Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:26 am
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Hi all, I'm new here. I have a pile of projects (ford based) and a Toyotat MR2! ----^ Plus a Video project i am working on.
My CVH powered Sapphire...
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HaHa even a passenger ride will do, I'll see if i can stalk this one i saw yesterday... :oops: :oops: :oops:
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Last post by reanimation
Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:48 pm
A BX weekend adventure - and rehabilitation of a style icon
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DLM »
Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:30 pm
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Saturday morning saw Tom and I leaving Southampton at 6.30 for the wilds of mid-wales on the trail of what has proved to be a style icon in need of...
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This one took a little more than three hours! It is now ready for the second cut and polish which will help it stay in this condition and cover the...
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Last post by tom
Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:13 pm
BX club Chester news!
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cavmad »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:52 pm
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What a day! Finished work at 13.30 then dashed home to meet super hero Vanny. A bit of calling about and we located a distributor cap for the 16V...
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That is known as roman bridges. As far as I know its still a favourite place for late nite fun! :oops:
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Last post by abarthmark
Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:45 pm
My first hydraulic pipe.
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tom »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:36 pm
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Spent Sunday helping David change some discs on the new TZD. The old ones being rusted on, a bit of hot spannering and a hammer and punch removed the...
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Nomination Seconded :wink:
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:49 am
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