Tom's ramblings
by Barnsley BXer » Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:15 pm
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I don't know if you're all like me,but I normally just dive straight into the forums.I've just had a look at Tom's ramblings and have found them...
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Thanks for these kind words guys. I'm too thick to be able to work a spellchecker so I have to remember the order of the letters. It isn't my column...
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Last post by tom Sat Dec 24, 2005 1:13 am
Rene's back!!!!
by Calfskin » Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:28 pm
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You heard. Rene is now back covering all the roads in Fife. :D
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My man, who we'll call Mr Whitestick, doesn't miss a trick.
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Last post by tom Sat Dec 24, 2005 1:08 am
A song for the BX
by Barnsley BXer » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:00 pm
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A little food for thought for the musical ones of yoy out there.We've had various Pink Caddillacs, a Little Red Corvette,A Silver Thunderbird various...
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Cavmad,you are a genius!Your poignant lyrics brought a tear to my eye.Have you thought about getting in touch with Pete Waterman
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Last post by M Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:24 am
Northern Meet 2006?
by Barnsley BXer » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:15 pm
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Hi folks, just a little thought for next year.How about meeting up at the CCC northern section rally at Wetherby,May 21st(Sunday).There will be...
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Correct me if I'm wrong,but after looking thru other topics,LeMans is in August.Can somebody please confirm cos my eyes are going blurry.Something to...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:47 pm
Book of BXs
by Dollywobbler » Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:06 pm
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Hi
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Well, I probably qualify then! Perfect companion for my ultra-simple, easy to work on 2CV don't you think?
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Last post by Dollywobbler Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:56 pm
Membership fee debate - Thank You.
by tom » Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:45 pm
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I'm delighted to find that the membership understand the need to formally constitute the club we all have made and the support and encouragement of...
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As with any club, there will be a core of more active members. These will meet more regularly, communicate more often, take part in more activities....
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Last post by M Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:37 pm
BX Le Mans Trip
by Ian_Fearn » Tue Dec 20, 2005 6:47 pm
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Hi all,
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There is a small garden on a slope, we'd get one or two tents in there at most. Then there's the spare bedroom, front room and living room
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Last post by Oscar Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:34 pm
Midlands Meet 2006
by tim leech » Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:05 pm
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If anyones interested in meeting up after the festive season for a chin wag and a few drink and/or maybe a bite to eat somewhere in the midlands are...
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Cool and my 19TZD will be up and running after Kens played with it!
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Last post by tim leech Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:02 pm
PLATES!
by tim leech » Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:44 pm
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Ive just been looking on personalised plate websites.
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Terry, I am trying to find out for definite re the B+S plates from NI. I know that I didn't have a problem with the Harley (never got pulled) but...
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Last post by jonkw Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:28 pm
Bits Falling Off
by H Reg Pete » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:51 am
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Hi Guys
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If the monkeys at yuor local KwiK Fit are as bad as the ones near me then its highly likely!
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Last post by tim leech Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:36 pm
BX Club Sites
by jonkw » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:01 pm
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Came across this Czech Bx site today, it looks like a big site and club, and as a bonus, some of it is in English. If I've read it correctly they...
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Does anyone have a picture of the club polo shirt showing what is on it.
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Last post by sleepy0905 Thu Dec 15, 2005 2:04 pm
New member introduction
by Mike P » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:14 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks for the welcome :D
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Last post by Mike P Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:20 am
New alloys.....wheeee.....
by Oscar » Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:27 pm
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Well, thanks to Vanny, Marty and Martin off the 16v site, I now have the new alloys on the car. I put them on as soon as I picked them up, but I've...
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Mr B
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Last post by Oscar Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:33 pm
(Another) drum roll please!
by cavmad » Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:43 am
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Da daaaaaaaaaaaa! Now the proud owner of a petrol BX hatchback (the £1.60 one from eBay).
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The boxes are externally the same but the ratios are different, mind you fitting the new clutch is really easy with the engine on the floor, I would...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:08 pm
When you've got to go, you've got to go...
by cauchoiskev » Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:20 pm
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... but you can at least go out in hydropneumatic style !
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Apparently most hearse are 'double deckers' for when they need to transport a body quickly
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Last post by cauchoiskev Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:07 am
Windscreen
by sleepy0905 » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:10 pm
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Would you credit it I have booked my bx for her MOT on thursday 3pm. Today i pick up my son from school on the way home and a little road stone is...
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Needless to say I wouldnt use kwitfit, forula one or alike, as the service is truely awful! I once made the colossal mistake of entrusting them my...
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Last post by tim leech Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:52 am
MEMBERS!
by tim leech » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:40 am
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Well done to the bods that keep this webiste up and running, Its been invaluable in giving me info and advice, and also allowed me to meet some like...
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I'd like to echo Tim's sentiments exactly - and yes let's get the register updated - time permitting of course!!! =D>
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:05 pm
Picture album starting...
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:26 pm
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Hi
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I think the Reliant FW11 and the FSO Polonez are very similar. So much so I think that they are the same car... The Poles did a Concordski with...
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Last post by cavmad Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:38 pm
My BX!!!!
by OwenS » Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:01 pm
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For all the Citroen Car club members here...my BX is in this months section of the Citroenian, article and photo. So thanks guys if you pop in here :D
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No problem Owen, it looks to be a lovely example!
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:20 pm
Its back!
by Kitch » Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:14 pm
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The 16v has returned from the dead!
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No running in taking place so you'd best find shelter now!
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Last post by Kitch Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:12 pm
True class...
by cauchoiskev » Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:06 pm
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This should make you turn green, so get the sick-bag ready :
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By the way why to LHD cars get another glovebox in the top of the dash and we dont?
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Last post by DLM Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:20 pm
1-9 8 valve engine.
by Geoffrey Gould » Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:12 pm
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Hello as above, its 127 bhp and has just been rebuilt ,its only done a couple of thousand or so.New valves,guides , rings, shells, pump etc. it needs...
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Think that might have been it. Not very successful but it looked like it went.
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Last post by adamskibx Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:08 pm
MOT Test
by sleepy0905 » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:29 pm
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Yipee it passes its mot today no problems or advisories.
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Mine needed a £1.39 rubber `zorst hanger+ 2 new tyres on the advisory :D
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Last post by ssray Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:42 pm
mk1 gt
by spigven » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:12 am
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Who bought the mk1 GT off ebay while back ? I was very tempted then and wouldn't mind an occasional update.
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Think the difference might be 2mm between the two but not sure. Eurocarparts offer a 16V repair gasket for skimmed heads which says +0.2 next to it,...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:40 pm
Tom's Words of Wisdom November 05
by jonkw » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:37 am
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Tom has supplied new content for the section previously known as ramblings . November's thoughts are here
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Amazing club, friendly and ever helpful long may it prosper. My sincere thanks to everyone.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:48 pm
I'm back!
by Calfskin » Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:47 pm
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Dunno if you have noticed but I have been awol for a few weeks. LOL
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Good to see you back Sir! As for your suggestion about the Rover 100 try here....
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Last post by cavmad Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:35 pm
Fuctocks and many more things.
by Geoffrey Gould » Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:20 pm
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Hi all Sorry just had to have a rant. Came out got in car looked in mirror and though that looks funny, got out had a look and found that both...
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Hi all thank you. I have a couple of doors which have been sourced, it was hit by a vehicle.(hit and run).Dent was about 12 by 24 by about 3 and...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:37 pm
Lucas speedleads
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:00 pm
Hi, I've got some new blue Lucas Silicone Speedleads DGB560 suitable for pre'90 GTi and Pug 405 1.9 SRi. I can't use 'em as my cars have the later...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:00 pm
BX Race Car
by Toddman » Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:29 pm
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Here is a little clip some of you may or may not have seen before.
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The car does sit quite low at the back when accelerating but it is running some healthy power :twisted:
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Last post by Toddman Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:48 pm
Meeting In Coventry
by tim leech » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:45 pm
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Bit of a poor turnout guys, only 5 people in 4 cars turned out. Myself I only travlled 40 miles but the rest travelled 120-150 to get there, was...
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I thankyou, I shall peruse that later and if anything of interest I shall add to my list of car cleaning tools such as WD40 and felt pens.
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Last post by cavmad Wed Nov 23, 2005 3:56 pm
Cheap 16v alloys??
by peterbot » Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:42 pm
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Back in the early nineties when the BX 16 valve was a new car, I really wanted by mark1 bx to have the same looking wheels.......so I cheated
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The breed is instantly recognisable as a sub post office cat, black+white, capable of sleeping anywhere :)
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:34 pm
new member
by classic2cv » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:50 pm
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Hi All,
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Do I get anything when I reach 100?
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Last post by M Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:46 pm
Really, what IS the best colour for a BX?...
by Philip Chidlow » Sat Nov 12, 2005 8:41 pm
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And, the worst?
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Nope you dont recognise that one, that one got crushed nearly three years ago! Its my old F-reg 19rd, the trusty load lugger that just had too much...
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Last post by Vanny Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:29 am
MEETING THIS SUNDAY
by tim leech » Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:47 pm
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Hi guys, whos going this weekend to Coventry, show of hands please or say I
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I'm putting the fuel injection system back together after a strip down and thorough clean up.
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Last post by Mr B Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:04 pm
Sticky Stuff
by tim leech » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:36 pm
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screws are still in the boot sticking up just the spoiler came off them. Can i get that stuff on the high street?
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Halfrauds or any motoring shop, though if the screws are there I suggest removing them (from memory 8mm deep socket) repairing the holes using GRP...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:17 pm
Sticky Stuff
by tim leech » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:57 pm
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Whats good to stick my spoiler back on with that I ripped off when pushing it, something I can buy at halfords etc ready for sunday.
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Not totally sure, but 221 rings a bell though, best ask the geezer in the shop.
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:09 pm
MY OLD 16V
by tim leech » Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:07 pm
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Im a happy man, Ive just had a email off the guy who bought my 16v in 1999, only sold it last year and its going strong! pic below! Warms my heart to...
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OH MY GOD THATS MY OLD STREET!!
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:51 pm
National Meet 20 November 12 noon Coventry Transport Museum
by Oscar » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:23 pm
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I've started a new thread to remove any doubt and to bring it to everyone's attention!
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Unfortunately I shall not be going unless it absolutely p*ss*s down the night before and all of the morning of the day of the meet.
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Last post by cavmad Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:11 pm
Name that part.
by ken newbold » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:37 pm
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Something I saw at last years Scottish Rally was a table full of Citroen parts, a prize was awarded to the person who could identify all or most of...
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Well timmo and vanny are right it is the linkage for the rear hight control linkage its my new one waiting to be fitted.
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Last post by sleepy0905 Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:52 pm
DOH!
by tim leech » Mon Nov 14, 2005 6:35 pm
My 19txd managed to flatten its own battery over aperiod of a week, so i pushed it out the drive to jump start of the TZD, I pushed on the spoiler...
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Last post by RichardW Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:45 pm
Why the BX?
by peterbot » Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:33 pm
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For a car that ended production in 1994 the BX certainly has a big following. Just wondered what started other members interest in it.
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When I was growing up my family ran GS and GSA models and in 1987 when I passed my test the family car was a GSA Special and I just loved it -inboard...
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Last post by Toddman Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:04 pm
An interesting insertion
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:47 pm
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Hi just to let you know, I found a pic of the BX GTi engine installation that graced my (now sold) Visa GTi. I didn't do the work myself, it was done...
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And I know how quick those Pugs are... :roll:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:48 am
Ageism
by Jaba » Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:42 pm
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I was browsing Planète Citroën and came across this
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27 here! (28 in feb!)
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Last post by Cornishbx16v Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:29 pm
A NATIONAL meet?
by Gareth Wales » Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:02 pm
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Is there any appetite for such maybe in the centre of GB like Stratord Coventry? Now that they're all off-season?
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It's looking 50/50 for me to be able to attend at the moment. But I will try... And get Black Beauty readied...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:54 pm
Happy 100
by Barnsley BXer » Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:26 pm
I've just noticed that the club has gone past the 100 member mark.I've raised my can of lager to the moniter and would like to take this oppertunity...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:26 pm
WANT TO KNOW WHERE ABOUTS PLEASE ....
by citroenxm » Sat Nov 12, 2005 4:31 pm
Hi all...
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Last post by citroenxm Sat Nov 12, 2005 4:31 pm
Heaters
by tim leech » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:32 pm
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So is it every bx that has awkward heaters!
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1979 Rover Sd1 3.5 V8-S Manual, rarest of all MK1 cars (Less than 50 still alive), originally a Isle of Man car bought by me in 1997 from a small...
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Last post by tim leech Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:03 pm
My Cars
by tim leech » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:16 pm
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High guys hers some pics of my 2 bx's hope you like them! £350 the pair!
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Ahh so mines kinda rare! Anyone god a TZD wheeltrim? Im missing one
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