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Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:41 pm

That will be one smooooth cruiser when all done Phil, and alovely motor to own. may be worth keeping an eye out for agood used tailgate in that colour if possible, may be cheaper than painting the existing one.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:37 pm

Hi Tim, yes, cruiser is what we wanted, for trips to folks in Shropshire, Norfolk and of course forays over the Channel. Trouble is, having bought this and spent some money on it, we'll have to wait until October before we can travel!

Will bring it to the CXM rally though.

I did go to Edwards and have a rummage for a tailgate, but seeing as I can get this one painted for £100, as well as have a spoiler (which I pick up at the rally) painted and fitted I'll go with that. And also I need to get Mr Dent Devil to sort out the lumps and bumps. The whole thing needs a machine polish too.

But we'll get there. Worth the investment given it's only got 82k miles on it.

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:59 pm

Must admit - the V6 Xantias are rather fabulous. Mind you, I do question the need for a car that'll do 80mph in second. An LPG-converted one would be a wonderful way to waft about...

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:08 pm

There was a V6 with LPG advertised recently - possibly on the FCF?...

Anyway, I don't actually have a V6 - so my 2.0i 8v will have to suffice...

rayfenwick · Post by **rayfenwick** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:57 pm

It's hardly a slouch either

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:59 am

rayfenwick wrote:It's hardly a slouch either

Agreed, it goes quite well. Especially noticeable when swapping between that and the TXD

It's not as much fun to drive though.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:54 pm

The BX got it's 16th MOT today. Full pass no advisories and even got praise for it's good emissions score. Dennis pointed out that score might be something to do with the fact the Bosch pump might not be supplying quite enough diesel, (

- which would also explain why it's 'possibly a little bit down on power' - cheek!), but he did warn against messing with it as it might screw up the emissions. I must say it feels OK to me - for what I use it for. It's a shame it's not a turbo, but hey, I've got the Xantia if I want more power!

12 month's more BXing it is then.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:55 pm

Philip Chidlow wrote:The BX got it's 16th MOT today. Full pass no advisories and even got praise for it's good emissions score. Dennis pointed out that score might be something to do with the fact the Bosch pump might not be supplying quite enough diesel, ( - which would also explain why it's 'possibly a little bit down on power' - cheek!), but he did warn against messing with it as it might screw up the emissions. I must say it feels OK to me - for what I use it for. It's a shame it's not a turbo, but hey, I've got the Xantia if I want more power!

12 month's more BXing it is then.

Great news Phil!

youve got a "good un" there and no mistake.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:14 pm

Found this rough visual in a folder I was sorting through. I thought it'd be fun to dress up a white BX in such a way for the Challenge/BX's 30th Anniversay.

Perhaps not

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:42 pm

Well i've just ordered the Valeo, Cibie, Total and SKF stickers from "i say ding dong". So this "rough visual" could well in fact be a reality next year.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:49 pm

You'll need a fair smattering of Michelin and Total stickers (we'll be providing the 'Challenge plaques') as well as the word CITROËN in red too. Then FACOM and Champion...

Don't forget the parallel red and blue diagonal stripes on the bonnet and the 'go faster' bits along the tops of the doors

There's also the Citroën Competition sun strip too.

Oh, and there's a biggish Citroën Red chevron panel for the roof

As for L'Equipe... that's a custom job.

I plan to do an exclusive special sticker for the door of every BX celebrating the 30th Anniversary.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:01 pm

Looks like the front of Medway Citroen?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:02 pm

'Tis, but purely coincidental... Well spotted.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:37 pm

Oh dear, Kermit and I seem to have got another BX... watch this space

Post by **Tim Leech** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:39 pm

Philip Chidlow wrote:Oh dear, Kermit and I seem to have got another BX... watch this space

Haha your worse than me, oh wait hang on, I think Ive bought another aswell D'oh!