BXtras
by deltic » Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:15 pm
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Mention of the heated leather seats in a 16V in thread onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; made me wonder about some of the rarer options...
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The rear sun blinds were an option on mk1's - I've seen a couple without, but not many.
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:08 am
change my user name possible?
by B-Hive » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:11 pm
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Does any one know if its possible to change my user name..Getting tired of current one after almost 7 years!!!
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Got your message, will get to it tomorrow. Busy with security this weekend :(
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:54 am
Modified bx's
by Leegt » Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:43 pm
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As I'm new to the forum I've been scanning around for some modified bx's. Now I'm not one for over the top body kits but I do like a stealth motor....
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10 years ago I placed a V6 into a 16V. It was the 90 degree V6 from a 605 but it was just too big for a BX engine bay. It would have meant subframe,...
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Last post by Mike P Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:42 pm
My £100 BX 14 TGE
by R9UKE » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:18 pm
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Just acquired, will sit lovely with the Xantia V6 and CX Athena!
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Thanks very much chaps, plenty of great advice to put into practise there :)
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Last post by R9UKE Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:23 am
MOT today BX GTI 8V
by rutter123 » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:06 pm
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im optimistic. [-o<
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done many nearside steering rack gators, i found the Q&H ones as supplied thru gsf will stretch over the ram union with a little lube and a soak in...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:36 pm
Dynoings....Friday 29th evening
by Kitch » Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:37 pm
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Set up a last-minute rolling road session at my gaff with Mat Fenwick for Friday. Any other BXs welcome along to try a quick run on the rollers for...
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!=!! :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:58 pm
BX Club mugs?
by ratkins5 » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:50 am
Alas, broken my BX Club mug which I must have bought a good five years ago. Don't suppose these are still available by any chance? Richard
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Last post by ratkins5 Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:50 am
BX GTi 4x4
by prc86 » Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:41 pm
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Would never be a daily car. It was just possibly a toy until i got a valver However i think i'm likely better being patient and waiting until i find...
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Last post by prc86 Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:11 am
What to do with the red shell?
Kitch » Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:55 pm
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So most of you will be familiar with the 'red shell':
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Yellow may be most visible, but didn't stop some idiot driving into my Daihatsu Sirion the other day.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:35 am
Performance French Car Magazine
by mat_fenwick » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:05 pm
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As I mentioned on another thread, I was approached by Mark Dow, the editor of the magazine as he'd seen BAH on the stand. He was interested in a...
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I might have been that weekend :lol:
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Last post by Kitch Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:24 pm
For common development
by Van gogh » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:10 am
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A friend of mine recently sent me some plastic interior parts MK 1 . And among all lay like that part . I have long seething brain because I couldn't...
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Makes sense now - never seen one before! As Tim says, maybe they were never done on RHD cars, or maybe only certain high spec models got it.
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:59 am
not bx but pug 406 probs
by rutter123 » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:15 pm
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starts ok idles ok revs up ok settles down ok, try to drive it and at about 2k misses, lurches coughs and splutters once above 3k seems ok, car is a...
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I had a 2L auto that suffered from coil failure with the same symptoms if it helps.
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Last post by JayW Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:54 pm
Tyres - a headache!
by mat_fenwick » Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:38 am
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Not ANOTHER thread on which tyres to go for...I've made my decision and am happy wit that but when it comes to actually buying them it's a struggle....
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Clearly it was the wrong sort of cow shit and leaves. Back to work
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Last post by Thread Bear Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:46 pm
Wind deflectors - which ones?
by BX Bandit » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:12 pm
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Looking on eBay, there are Heko (or is it Henko?), Climair (expensive) and he ones sold by Micks Garage......make?
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Thanks for the pics guys, especially as the Blue motor is very close to the colour Mitch is - definately on the list of things to buy for him now!
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:32 pm
Alrighty everyone
by prc86 » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:43 am
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Good morning, thought i'd pop up a quick post to say hi, joined the forum after seeing the stand at the NEC. Was superb by the way.
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Welcome :D
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Last post by electrokid Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:03 pm
More NEC opinions required!
by mat_fenwick » Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:25 pm
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Following on from Kitch's decision about a paint job or not, I've been considering what to do with mine before the show. At the very least it will...
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Well guys i was at the NEC show on Saturday and thats the reason i joined up the forum. Stand was superb, was really chuffed when i discovered it....
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Last post by prc86 Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:58 pm
NEC Dilemma - Patina or Paint Job?!
by Kitch » Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:18 am
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With BAH set to appear on our stand for the Classic Show at the NEC in November, I decided now was the time for a respray as though it's not in my...
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Good choice not to respray it, looked fantastic on Saturday 8)
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Last post by Kitch Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:33 pm
Wheel trims
by Defender110 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:30 pm
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Bit of a dreamer for old second hand ones Lots of scrapes and edge scuffs plus he adds Gift: x1 Cable Tie for added security ; These type of trims...
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There is a 'plasticiser' added to 2k paints to allow it to stay on Polyprop bumpers. lets it flex + temperature movement. I believe the plastic...
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Last post by Tinkley Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:54 pm
Advice would be very welcome
by saintjamesy89 » Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:57 pm
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Hi Guys, not been on here much for a long time, work seems to be taking over my entire life. I find myself, unintended, with three jobs and a day off...
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As proven by the lack of BX on my fleet, the days of running them cheaply as daily transport are long gone. In fact, it's getting to the stage that...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:37 pm
Spray bar replacement - windscreen washer
by BX Bandit » Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:04 am
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As much as I like things standard, throught my years of bx ownership, I probably have to de-coke the inside of the windscreen wiper 'pivot' every...
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Putting them in series could actually help even though it's only a doubling of the overall resistance so these...
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Last post by electrokid Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:31 pm
Three door BX
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:36 am
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Found this old pic. Don't know anything about it, but thought I'd share it.
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Last post by Van gogh Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:17 pm
New Member With Little Niggles.
David » Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:50 pm
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Hi All. I bought my Citroen BX over 6 years ago & only recently realized this forum existed.
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With regard to the ratio changes, during my visit to Kieran's last week, his Dad mentioned that they onced dropped a 19NA engine into a TD car (using...
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:49 pm
Insurance renewal quote.
by Mothman » Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:44 pm
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Just had the renewal quote from Footman James, 140 quid for 6 motors with unlimited mileage. Not bad. Must be because ime getting old......
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My insurance is about £160 fully comp. for 2 cars - but I do have to be a named driver on an 'everyday' insurance policy (i.e. have access to a...
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Last post by themildbunch Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:06 pm
Saving the BX 16v
by Dalhousie2008 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:24 am
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I have decided to keep and save the BX, i'm rather liking the car again now i'm not looking at it under a sheet and its been cleared out.
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You can't sell it you, you'll regret it!
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Last post by BX Bandit Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:54 pm
TZD Mot Tmorra
by Mothman » Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:08 pm
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Fingers crossed its the 2nd mot tomorra in my ownership.
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Nice one!
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Last post by BX Bandit Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:17 pm
Yellow bulbs...
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:16 pm
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Anyone had experience of these?
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Yellow is the colour that we percieve to be the brightest - it's very close to green in the region of our greatest sensitivity. It might be just me -...
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Last post by electrokid Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:44 am
TGD Turbo - fix it up or sell off?
by BeeEckser » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:30 pm
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I wonder if anyone can give me their thoughts on this one.
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I know what spec it is, the other BX is a early GTi 8v....and is free if its saveable, if not then maybe I'll start looking.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:07 pm
handbrake cable on ebay
by rutter123 » Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:00 am
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have purchased 2 handbrake cables off the bay £5.48 each from mr auto united kingdom, they are based in lyon, france, the cables are made by BOLK yes...
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2 handbrake cables arrived today in a huge box from france, they look ok made by TRW pt/no GCH1049 will be fitting them on the TGD this week, will...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:48 pm
Steering rack boots
by kiwi » Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:48 am
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Took the TXD and the TRS in for the Biannual inspection this week. Would you believe both passed :) but got advisorys on damage to the steering...
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^^^^
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Last post by kiwi Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:38 am
removal of rear arm outer races
by rutter123 » Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:04 am
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anyone got any tips on removing/refitting the outer bearing races from the rear suspension arm? i dont have a puller, and need to leave the plastic...
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as Mat says
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Last post by citronut Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:43 am
Required permission ?
by patersom10 » Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:51 pm
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Can't access for sale section ?
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Yes Mat, working in the normal forum. :D
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Last post by Way2go Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:37 pm
old home page links...
by themildbunch » Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:01 pm
not sure if this is common knowledge or has been replicated somewhere on the forum but Google has revealed the old BXclub DIY pages such as:...
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Last post by themildbunch Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:01 pm
BX featured on Autotrader.
by Vantman » Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:07 pm
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BX featured on Autotrader front page.
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Nigel Havers is in Coronation Street now - how the mighty have fallen. :( Nice article though - who's Alex Robbin's?
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Last post by Paul296 Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:27 pm
Take me to your B Leader, X.
by Thread Bear » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:44 am
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The 1.4 is back home and describes itself as a Leader on the logbook despite being anonymous white in the flesh. It is in 'barn find' condition but...
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Might manage an event for funk soul Brovers but the full scale musical might be beyond my abilities.
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:53 pm
BX won't start, must move.... or else
by Jack » Thu May 30, 2013 7:38 am
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The warehouse where I am storing 2 BXs has just been sold. I have another warehouse I could use temporarily (only two weeks but more time to find a...
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Jack, I haven't forgotten that I need to return the wheels to you - I need to swap mine over but I'm in MK regularly and will sort out a time to drop...
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Last post by djoptix Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:19 pm
tzd speed
by the citroenman » Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:16 am
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i now need some one to get in me car to say a tzd can go faster than the club says me number is 07722726282
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Who started this anyway? Should be shot...
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:00 pm
CXM - BX Pics
by Tim Leech » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:25 am
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Seems I forgot to take any pics at the CXM and could use some for this months article if there is any spare at all please!
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These are the only pictures that I had taken of the BX's , feel free to use them Tim if they are of any use to you.
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Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:37 am
steering "wandering"
by rutter123 » Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:28 am
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noticed over the past few weeks that the steering is starting to wander a little, have had a quick check of lower arm bushes, tie rod ends and all...
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i have today replaced the lower ball joint, cleaned and lubed the calipers, new pads, replaced the split ball joint rubber, 2 new handbrake cables, 2...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:56 pm
Recommended garages in West Yorkshire??
by madjoiner » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:19 pm
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Who would anyone recommend in wear Yorkshire for a height corrector issue?
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Sounds like the Manchester garage isn't that reputable :(
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:46 pm
Under the wiper offer!
by Defender110 » Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:51 pm
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My wife has just come home with a big smile and said she had been propositioned, she came out of her mothers house to see a young 20-25 year old lad...
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Yeppas..
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Last post by B-Hive Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:02 pm
my bx project is now running superbly beautiful!
by richie » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:09 pm
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just thought id share this with you good peoples!
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Oddly, I went back to Photobucket recently and found it easier and less hassle than I remembered it! Maybe it's just more Mac-friendly these days as...
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Last post by KevR Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:39 pm
Sphere removal tool
by KevR » Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:33 pm
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I've used a few different methods for sphere removal over the years, but usually ended up using a chain wrench. Managed to break mine ona...
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Nice piece of kit.
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Last post by Defender110 Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:53 pm
Saved from the scrapper
by rd27 » Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:10 pm
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A friend of mine's brother has a 1989 Citroen BX 19DTR which he's had for almost a year, he gets bored of cars quickly and when he needed to move his...
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DTR's are rare & with that low mileage it looks like it could be the makings of a brilliant car :)
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:00 pm
New owner
by Condorman » Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:04 pm
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I've just bought a BX, again! Over the years I've had three, starting with a nice GTi about 12 years ago. Two others were a bit scruffy , then I...
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Thanks Des. I only had m/cycles as only transport for about 10 years and getting tyres right was pretty important. In fact I pretty much insist on a...
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Last post by Tinkley Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:50 pm
Anyone remember.....
by Stinkwheel » Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:57 am
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.... the discussion that was on here a while back about a 14 petrol v's a 19n/a diesel and the back and forth about which would be quicker?
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Looks fun that :)
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Last post by Stinkwheel Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:28 pm
StTropez back on the road. MOT pass.
by Stinkwheel » Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:04 am
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Well i'm happy to report that Charlotte's new wheels are ready for the road as the StTropez passed its MOT yesterday after nearly a year off the...
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Only a country out!
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:45 pm
inlet manifold gaskets gti 8v h reg
by rutter123 » Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:01 pm
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anyone got a pic or a link where i can get 1 for this, as i got one from gsf and its wrong, none were fitted so no idea wot the o/e look like, are...
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as a temp measure i made a couple from gasket paper with a smidge of silicone, i should just leave it as is then. misleading tho as they are listed...
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:33 pm
This is ridiculous ..we need a support group
by B-Hive » Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:34 pm
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So yeah.. I am now eyeing off and justifying buying a one owner 90 TXi. with just 140k k on the clock.. caveat being it is an auto..but it is white...
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if it only had a sunroof!!!!...
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