My New Ride

[Jaba]

Our BXs need loving custodian's like you.
When the hearts beats like a pressure regulator you know it means one thing: Love
Citroën - pacemaking since 1955

[panky]

That's deep but true. I don't lead a particularly stressful life (I leave that to the wife) but every time I sink into those comfy seats I feel myself relax as I go through the little start up routine - pump the accelerator to set the auto-choke and turn the key, engine bursts into life but dies, try again and the engine starts and settles into a fast idle as the suspension rises, switch on the dashcam, seat belt on and waft off on another adventure, even if it's just to Lidl. Heaven

[Jaba]

Nothing moves you like a Citroën.

[Kitch]

That's deep but true. I don't lead a particularly stressful life (I leave that to the wife) but every time I sink into those comfy seats I feel myself relax as I go through the little start up routine - pump the accelerator to set the auto-choke and turn the key, engine bursts into life but dies, try again and the engine starts and settles into a fast idle as the suspension rises, switch on the dashcam, seat belt on and waft off on another adventure, even if it's just to Lidl. Heaven

Still never figured out why it dies straight away. Fitted a brand new Solex to a cust car the other day, and that did it sometimes too!

[panky]

I'm thinking fuel vaporisation when the car is stood overnight after a run. The fuel filter is empty at first and it sits on top of the engine so I think it could take a couple of attempts to get the fuel through. I'm thinking of re-routing the fuel line through the wiper motor/washer bottle well as an experiment.

[Jugostran]

That's deep but true. I don't lead a particularly stressful life (I leave that to the wife) but every time I sink into those comfy seats I feel myself relax as I go through the little start up routine - pump the accelerator to set the auto-choke and turn the key, engine bursts into life but dies, try again and the engine starts and settles into a fast idle as the suspension rises, switch on the dashcam, seat belt on and waft off on another adventure, even if it's just to Lidl. Heaven

Still never figured out why it dies straight away. Fitted a brand new Solex to a cust car the other day, and that did it sometimes too!

My Solex Z1 32/34 fitted BX did the same (while it worked, that is). At least it was consistent, every first cold start would result in an immediate stall.

[panky]

I can't believe it's a year since this happened.

It's here and I am totally beside myself with joy



Loading at Southways Automotive





Four and a half hours later at Panky HQ







Some will recognise this beauty as the car Kitch spent years restoring for his Dad Barry, I know it was a real wrench for Rich to part with it but I have assured him it is in safe and caring hands and will be used regularly. I feel very privileged to be the lucky custodian for the next chapter but I've waited a long time for the right car and this is most definitely THE one.

Many great trips and drives later I'm still as smitten as when it first arrived

I can't believe yet another year of having DKK in my life has gone by . A couple long, effortless trips and plenty of local runs have made it a very enjoyable year. DKK is my transport of choice and although he gets well looked after he works for his keep. A few jobs along the way have given me valuable experience and I've got to know the car pretty well but hopefully it will be just servicing and polishing for he next year.
I just love that car

[Dave_16v]

Nice that it's proved to be what you waited for after all that time. Also, getting time to drive it is a big plus. Not sure when mine will be out again but at least it's ready should the time ever arrive. It's been on charge anyway, had a look at it today.

[panky]

I'd have it in the living room. I'm sure my good wife wouldn't object

[Dave_16v]

Do.you mean have mine in your living room ? Well it would free space up for other things

[panky]

Yes please

[Dave_16v]

Well I know folk keep classic bikes in the house so I guess it could be tucked neatly somewhere. The smell of burnt non cat fuel mght be the deal-breaker when doing a few Citrobics.

[panky]

I'd call it potpourri
I love the smell of unburned fuel in the morning

[Jugostran]

I'd call it potpourri
I love the smell of unburned fuel in the morning

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