Update on my new acquisition.
- Philip Chidlow
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Update on my new acquisition.
As you might know, I bought that 1990 BX16TGS auto that was posted on here recently. It has 26k miles and a fully documented main dealer service history. It is in immaculate condition but as I buy my cars to use the days of 1,600-odd miles per year are now gone and I imagine it'll do it's next 5,000 this year. I only hope I can keep it in such an original condition. It is, I believe (check out the smoked rear lights for instance) a phase 2. A look underneath will confirm (unless someone can tell me how to spot it's either has or hasn't got plastic coated pipes from the engine bay).
It has had a cambelt change at 22.5k miles and a new set of tyres around the same time. Thing is the tyres are Nankang and they are about the noisiest tyre I've experienced. (Any suggestions for the quietest?)
I get wind noise from the broken aerial (new aerial and sunroof wind deflector should help!) but also a sound from the front that sounds like wind noise, but I am going to get it checked out as I don't want the low mileage for it's age to have resulted in problems such as dried out bearings (any advice?)...
Hot starting is a skill I am acquiring (this is the first non-fuel injected petrol car I've had since 1987)...
On the whole this is a cracker and will make an appearance at the CCC National this year.
Pics to follow.
It has had a cambelt change at 22.5k miles and a new set of tyres around the same time. Thing is the tyres are Nankang and they are about the noisiest tyre I've experienced. (Any suggestions for the quietest?)
I get wind noise from the broken aerial (new aerial and sunroof wind deflector should help!) but also a sound from the front that sounds like wind noise, but I am going to get it checked out as I don't want the low mileage for it's age to have resulted in problems such as dried out bearings (any advice?)...
Hot starting is a skill I am acquiring (this is the first non-fuel injected petrol car I've had since 1987)...
On the whole this is a cracker and will make an appearance at the CCC National this year.
Pics to follow.
Last edited by Philip Chidlow on Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
• 1992 Citroen BX TZD Turbo Hurricane
• 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6 16v
• 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6 16v
I've recently replaced Continental Eco Contact or something on the ZX with Kleber - which are made by Michelin. I wanted Michelin but the weren't in stock and these were cheaper - and they are so good that even my wife commented without being prompted.
Much quieter, ride's better as is wet grip - so we're very pleased.
Much quieter, ride's better as is wet grip - so we're very pleased.
Michelin dont seem to be as good as they used to be for some reason, them Michelin Energy range are very average imo wheras Michelin mxt's of yesteryear were superb. I've had better experiences with Vredesteins in recent years.
RED 1993 TZD Turbo EST. 182,661miles
My everyday car for last 9 years, about to be seperated {July 2008}, and then i'll be Bx'less first time in 18 years....
My everyday car for last 9 years, about to be seperated {July 2008}, and then i'll be Bx'less first time in 18 years....
I was assured they were made by Michelin and see that others are under the same impression
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... ght=kleber
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... ght=kleber
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I can confirm that Kleber is indeed a Michelin company.
As for quiet tyres, try Dunlop SP30s. They're so damn quiet it's almost spooky, like driving on black ice. Excellent all-round tyres, too BTW.
As for quiet tyres, try Dunlop SP30s. They're so damn quiet it's almost spooky, like driving on black ice. Excellent all-round tyres, too BTW.
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Just had the car up on ramps and we (me and Dennis my earstwhile Citroen specialist) found nothing to worry about. The condition is superb. The engine still has the look of 'new' about it and the condition of the pipework etc. leads Dennis to think that maybe it's had recent octopus etc. I must say you can see the 'new bits' (gaiters, brake flexis, pads, Citroen rear spheres, exhaust, hoses and so on) and the only thing we decided was a regas for the front and accumulator spheres at the next service in 2k miles' time. The oil level hasn't changed since I got it and the oil's nice and clean. The spare is new and unused.
I've just acquired a new aerial which I'll fit this weekend.
All in all I'm about as close to owning a new BX as I've ever been.
I've just acquired a new aerial which I'll fit this weekend.
All in all I'm about as close to owning a new BX as I've ever been.
• 1992 Citroen BX TZD Turbo Hurricane
• 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6 16v
• 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6 16v
Philip chidlow wrote:Just had the car up on ramps and we (me and Dennis my earstwhile Citroen specialist) found nothing to worry about. The condition is superb. The engine still has the look of 'new' about it and the condition of the pipework etc. leads Dennis to think that maybe it's had recent octopus etc. I must say you can see the 'new bits' (gaiters, brake flexis, pads, Citroen rear spheres, exhaust, hoses and so on) and the only thing we decided was a regas for the front and accumulator spheres at the next service in 2k miles' time. The oil level hasn't changed since I got it and the oil's nice and clean. The spare is new and unused.
I've just acquired a new aerial which I'll fit this weekend.
All in all I'm about as close to owning a new BX as I've ever been.
Lucky swine!
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- My Cars: 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 16V VTX
1982 Citroen GSA Spécial Estate - gone to a new home
1991 Citroen BX16 TGS Meteor - still out there somewhere!
There's nowt wrong with my Meteor At the moment I'm assuming my steed of choice will be one of Chris Salter's MK1s which means my Meteor will be left stranded at home
Perhaps we ought to start a new thread on the Events forum about the logistics of getting the greatest number of BXs up there - because, like the Gs last year, we are always going to have more cars than people to drive them... And if it's anything like as hot as last year, some people will always choose their aircon Xantia/XM over a non-aircon-endowed BX...
Mark.
Perhaps we ought to start a new thread on the Events forum about the logistics of getting the greatest number of BXs up there - because, like the Gs last year, we are always going to have more cars than people to drive them... And if it's anything like as hot as last year, some people will always choose their aircon Xantia/XM over a non-aircon-endowed BX...
Mark.
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