Tell us about life with your BX, or indeed life in general!
The Blog
by jonkw » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:36 pm
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I thought I'd create a new part of the forum, so we can share what we're doing with our cars, or indeed, our lives.
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FTW!
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Last post by docchevron Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:22 am
Hello, my name is Marcello Gandini...
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:51 pm
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... well it isn't - but I thought it'd be nice to have a thread about the work of the designer of the BX. And an interesting stop-off point for...
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When I first saw the images of FW11 I was reminded of the FSO Polonez.
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Last post by deltic Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:06 pm
1992 TZD Turbo Hatchback
by MULLEY » Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:40 pm
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I though't i'd start a blog about a car which i've owned for approx 8+years. 103+k on the clock, so low mileage these days :wink:
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Or possibly, the brushes in the alternator have worn out/disintegrated so the spring behind is contacting the windings directly?
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Last post by Tinkley Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:32 am
'The Estate'.............returns?
by Kitch » Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:34 pm
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Yup, that's right. I'm planning to return The Estate to the road and press it in to daily service. As long as rust hasn't taken a hold, expect to see...
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Hi Folks,
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Last post by Stinkwheel Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:32 am
And a Birotor…
by hilarystone » Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:47 pm
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Some of you may have spotted clues about me looking at a GS Birotor in France a little while ago – involving one day of 650 miles in the BX Sport and...
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Aye carumba! I shall follow this thread with interest.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:14 pm
1985 BX 19 GT 50.000MILES FROM NEW & FSH
by benifotrem1 » Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:54 am
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Just a quick hello to all of you in the UK from sunny Spain. 1985 BX 19GT
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I can't upload photos! Too heavy. The pressure is on to get my photos on here. I will also take a photo of the photo I have of my old bx estate, it...
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Last post by benifotrem1 Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:42 pm
Insert witty title here ...
by Caffiend » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:10 pm
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This evening, I shall mostly be doing the happy 'I got one, I got one' dance.
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Thanks everyone, got out of hospital on Friday and recovering well. Stratford will be too soon - still won't be allowed to drive by then - should be...
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Last post by Jaba Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:49 pm
Was Dollywobbler's 1988 19RD estate
by Dollywobbler » Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:11 pm
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So, I'm back in a 19RD estate, but a Mk2 this time. First time I've owned a Mk2 BX with a clock in place of the rev counter. Shame it doesn't...
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So, I had to sell the BX last month due to hideous skintness of the worst kind. Another Autoshite member (that's four owners from there on the trot)...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:35 pm
BX19 TRI Automatic in Sydney
by michaelr » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:10 am
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As I announced a few weeks ago, I acquired a 1989 BX19 TRI sedan which had broken down and in need of a rescue. I am hoping to get the car running...
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My friends live in Engadine. I'll tell them to look out for you. :-)
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Last post by mds141 Wed Jun 18, 2014 5:52 pm
Defenders Blog; N89GJO moves on + Kangoo Appreciation Societ
by Defender110 » Sat Oct 20, 2012 12:25 am
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Continued from this page i've decided to start a blog page;
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I have no delusions about how limited the 4x4 system will be, it's no Land Rover and at twice the RFL is an expensive 'just in case'!
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:02 am
Mickys blogalog
by Mickey taker » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:27 pm
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never done one of these before but it will probably help you all get a good nights sleep if nothing else.
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I know Mark which is why I was so surprised by his attitude to us.
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Last post by Mickey taker Fri May 16, 2014 3:24 pm
Day with the Nissan Leaf
by mike22861 » Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:21 pm
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Well I got it from work with 70% charge giving me a range of 78 miles
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Ignoring costs, I spent a week with a Nissan Leaf last November and thought it was truly brilliant. I thought that winter, in deepest, rural Wales...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:19 pm
BX14TGE - Ongoing work to do, and what I did today
by adamskibx » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:20 pm
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I've had my BX for 3 or 4 years now, and my brother had it for a years motoring. It was bought with a noisy gearbox and horrible after market...
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Thanks. The sunroof needs work as it happens - Every time I open it, and it needs some human assistance at times, there is a new deposit of rust...
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Last post by adamskibx Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:13 am
Mulley's New 19TXD
by MULLEY » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:03 pm
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Was fed up last night & saw this on e-bay, thought, well i need a car until i can get the other 2 on the road so thought i would have a punt....
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There was a bit of progress on the TZD last year, managed to get it to fire up after the cam bearing cap & damaged camshaft were replaced, still...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:24 pm
ZX corner
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:50 am
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A bit of time since I last had anything much to do with Citroens, but I'm pleased to say I've got one again. Not a BX (one day hopefully!) but what...
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Wasnt sure it is actually a TD though... Until I checked the side badges...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:07 am
The TXD Turbot trouncer
by saintjamesy89 » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:39 pm
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Well, I think it's about time to tidy up the 3 or so threads about this new car of mine! For those of you who don't know, it was the triton green one...
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Hooray! She lives! I'm very glad the old girl didn't get squashed, she drives and runs so well.
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:18 am
The R21 Nevada Owners Club
by toddao » Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:03 pm
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Is it alright if I sneak a crafty - newly arrived - Renault in? At least it's a contemporary of our beloved BXs!
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Go away you 'orrible old Renault. I've discovered a new feeling for the Nevada and as I've had a couple of halves and I can't bothered to join the...
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Last post by toddao Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:01 pm
Vampire Diaries
by merlyn » Fri May 18, 2012 5:33 pm
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Well here she is outside my house
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..that_
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:11 pm
The 16v.....twenty-twelve
by Kitch » Wed May 02, 2012 9:45 pm
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Well life with the BX has started again - I taxed it last night! It's going to be a hectic year for me, but there are few events during the year I...
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It's not a bolt for the compressor, its the bolt for the valver specific idler pulley for the aux belt. The stupid bolt is M8 one side and M10 the...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:33 pm
The other, not quite so clean, StTropez blog....
by Stinkwheel » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:25 am
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Well after a suggestion from Charlotte i have had to spring into action and keep you all up to date with the another StTropez on the forum.
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She posted it at 11:11 from my view, it is probably your own time format set wrong on your browser. What time can you see at the 'current time' at...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:56 am
17 year old's dream (Citroen BX 1.9D Saloon)
by Modstox257 » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:24 am
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As im new to the site and new to the joy of owning a BX il share my troubles and times in here :) Hope you like my 'Old Skool' BX :)
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I do that at work
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Last post by Stinkwheel Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:02 am
"The estate" - the best car I've ever owned
by Kitch » Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:29 pm
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Well although I technically no longer own it, I do know that if the current owner decides to get shot of it as its in the way (which it really...
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Post dated cheque is fine thanks Kitch ;)
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Last post by Stinkwheel Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:18 pm
The Final Chapter of the Stripey Saga - RIP supermachine
by vulgalour » Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:10 am
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You all know dollywobbler's stripey BX, you can read all about its story thus far here: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11244
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I still have my other floaty barge, the Princess, so I'm not a complete car wanker :P
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Last post by vulgalour Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:25 pm
Dollywobbler's TZD estate - departure time
by Dollywobbler » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:04 pm
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So, my latest BX is home after a drive involving scary noises, lovely weather, hideous weather (rain AND snow) and some surprise discoveries.
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And i think you should make stratford 'Yan.
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Last post by Stinkwheel Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:48 am
Operation Blue Streak New Home Required, SOLD
by Tim Leech » Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:02 pm
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Most of you know me, ive been around this forum for about 8 years now, and have owned about 30+ BX's of different guises since 1996. I tend do go for...
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Barry Annells worked at Churt too once.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:04 pm
Barrys tzd repairs
by barry badger » Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:52 am
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Thanks so much to everyone i've finally managed a picture :-D . This is the repaired os inner wing.
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The power steering is now fixed! I replaced the hp pump with the one off my scrapper and the car is transformed, it goes up quicker in the morning...
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Last post by barry badger Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:09 am
BX of much cheapness (and tattyness)
by DavidRutherford » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:30 pm
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I find it interesting to read other people's experiences with their BX, so it seems only fitting to add my own here. Background to the car first....
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Ive had the GT 6 years in November.....seconded only by the Xantia at 8 years in December and the Sd1 which is 16 years in August, (Xantia still runs...
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:43 pm
Dollywobbler's 17TXD Turbo - new home time
by Dollywobbler » Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:55 pm
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Left home at just after 10am this morning and arrived in Nottingham 5 hours later to be greeted by this sight.
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I paid £375, but then had to spend a fair chunk on balljoints and rear arm bearings. It's now in Bedfordshire but back on the market!
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Last post by Dollywobbler Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:26 am
Matt H - 16v madness
by Matt H » Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:23 pm
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I thought it was about time to start a thread in this section, not for the enjoyment of any of you members, but so I can keep a track of my own car...
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Although a large panel, if you tack it up slowly, and maybe use a heat soak of some sort, i suspect it could be done without any warping, And if your...
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Last post by Vanny Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:57 pm
Wooscary's TZD 1993
by Wooscary » Sat May 29, 2010 9:01 pm
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So after only ever owning VWs, for some reason I decided that a BX seemed like a good idea. And so far everything is great. Driving involves a lot...
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I think experience counts for a lot in situations like that. Having noted winters on the front only, my mind was set to deal with the possibility of...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:59 pm
Mike's Citroen woes
by mike22861 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:23 am
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I thought I would start a Blog rather than list the sibling rivalry going on amongst the Citroen collection they do seem to sulk lots like petulant...
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Well the Red Baron is back and is the daily runabout having been swapped for the Qashqai.
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Last post by mike22861 Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:33 pm
Kieran's BX blog
by kieran.l » Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:46 pm
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Got my second BX today :D so decided to start a blog as this car is going to need quite a bit of work. Its a '93 17TZD Turbo. Got it for €350 (about...
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Well thats a start excuse the pun, i runs and rises, thats the first hurdle!
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:28 pm
Team Green Tiger - BX19TGD - Back on the road
by Dollywobbler » Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:12 am
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When I first heard about the BXagon challenge, I started to feel the need to get myself another BX, and it seemed like an ideal excuse! Meeting folks...
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New battery on order, but I'm now wondering whether that's the problem. She seems reluctant to start even when warm. Starter motor is about 30k miles...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:04 pm
Gone and done it again, but this one you'll know!
by Kitch » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:32 pm
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Took a trip to somewhere near Worcester today to purchase another BX:
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Managed to achieve something on G-SEG today. Sadly it was something that broke yesterday, rather than getting round to any of the other issues to...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:38 pm
BX fail
by Willy » Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:04 pm
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Photo0088 by willswitchengage , on Flickr
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End of blog :(
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Last post by Willy Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:01 pm
Vinces Blog.
by bx petrol auto saloon » Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:59 pm
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Dear All.
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Dear Sandre, Tim, Paul, Mark and Mick.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:28 pm
The End of Everything
by docchevron » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:28 pm
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Ok, so I thought rather than polluting everyone else's blogs with my diatribe, I'd start my own!
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I've caught myself a couple of times with the grinder over the years (luckily through jeans or leather gloves so not too badly), but I have set...
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:46 am
Ben
by Discoil » Mon May 14, 2012 12:34 pm
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This is a test of my skill . Showing my energetic dog.
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Is that a Lunar?
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Last post by Discoil Wed May 16, 2012 8:01 pm
Saw the Ben post...here's my boys.
by Sathos » Mon May 14, 2012 3:17 pm
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Fenrir, our full pedigree Groenandale Belgian Shepherd, now 3 years old and Miska, our year old Czech Wolfdog :)
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Now then, if we're talking cats...
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Last post by Caffiend Wed May 16, 2012 2:32 pm
My past BXs
by merlyn » Wed May 16, 2012 12:49 pm
On the eve of my collection of my lovely Txi from Peter in Colchester I thought it would be good to post a couple of pictures of my previous ones....
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Last post by merlyn Wed May 16, 2012 12:49 pm
Underpants on the outside and cape blowing in the breeze...
by stuart_hedges » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:54 pm
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...it's XSARA-MAN!
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To be honest, the sensible thing would have been to hang on to the Xsara forever, until it had some really catastrophic failure.
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Last post by stuart_hedges Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:15 pm
Rob's phase 1 16v track car - BIG PICS
by djoptix » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:18 am
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Righty ho chaps, time I jumped on this particular blog bandwagon and put my 16v up for all to see. Well, see when I can find the data cable for my...
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Don't worry, it won't be running far enough to heat up for quite some time...
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Last post by djoptix Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:00 pm
New BX for friend
by Alastair » Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:06 am
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I lent my Bx 19 diesel to a friend for a few days...befor christmas...they still have it with my blessing I hasten to add!!....So impressed are they...
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Excellent, piccies are compulsory! (of both) :lol:
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:08 am
My life with Citroen Bx and without...
by BX4x4 » Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:48 pm
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Not sure where to introduce myself, thought this could the correct spot? I Owned a BX 1.7 TD and BX GTI 4x4 at the same time. First was the TZD which...
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Go to BX Chat and read the sticky How to Post Pics on this Forum
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Last post by BX Meteor Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:39 pm
Scarecrow's 14TGE
by scarecrow » Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:11 am
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The car had its first garage visit today at Hill's Motors of Wainscott. Booked in for next Tuesday (the bloke said see you next Tuesday ;)) ) for...
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Well, I have certainly paid 'my dues' over the years.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:08 pm
Citroen BX 16 GTI 8v (XU5JA)
by PinhU » Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:57 pm
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Hi to all,
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A thicker grade of oil will reduce the burning a bit, the additives work the same way.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:14 pm
Glad to see the Back of 2010!
by richardd1652 » Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:25 pm
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Well what a crap year this has been. Firstly just after the Christmas break /new year my Mother in Law who had been feeling really badly was...
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Lets hope 2011 is alot more positive!
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:06 pm
DTR Daily
by ruffgeezer » Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:34 pm
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Well as you may know, last weekend I collected CitroenCrazy's BX DTR from the outskirts of Leicester.
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Looks very nice. Personally I'd stick with the clear lighting that you have - in my opinion the smoked ones don't look particularly good, or work as...
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Last post by scarecrow Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:12 pm
My new BX GTI-couple of pics
by NZ16v » Fri May 28, 2010 12:42 pm
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Here we are, she is a really early GTI, 87 to be exact. Got her for a song, but she has a bad miss on no.2 cylinder.No shit on the plug, and the...
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:shock:
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Last post by docchevron Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:14 am
My BX - or A Brief History of Leaks so Far :)
by sarahjaneking » Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:14 am
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Having owned a Rendezvous from 1996 to 2003 I decided last year that I desperately needed another BX.
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That was the one I was going to buy - I still regret backing out at the last minute but Cardiff was too far at the time. I'd even bought the train...
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Last post by scarecrow Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:29 pm
Red TZD Estate
by roody262 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:52 am
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Am now the owner of a TZD Estate as per this thread
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I hope that it will not be long until the BX does become a classic. As you know from the mountains of paperwork that came with it, I did spend quite...
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