Now, before any of you jump in (lol!)...

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:35 pm

... I used to own this car and regretted selling her. I want her back

Not perfect but a hoot to drive... (I'll tell you why later)

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:36 pm

Oh OK here's the link...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:43 pm

Good GTi 8v's rarely come up for sale nowdays.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:45 pm

Just remember Phil, a guarenteed buyer awaits your silver auto!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:57 pm

This fact isn't forgotten, Ian! But while the air con can get me from a sweltering 39 degrees to a comfortable 24 degrees in a few mins, I'm keeping it... Besides it's just had a new rear ABS sensor and it'll be getting rear arm bearing(s) and, fingers crossed, a new MOT and 6 months tax next week. So it owes me a kingly sum!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:22 pm

Indeedy! alot of miles tho but it looks pretty, nice colour too!

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:42 pm

Is that the one thats got the funny chip you had?

Looks v.tidy

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:49 pm

Sshhh...

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:09 am

Ahhh! How much extra power did it guve you Phil and not wishing to offend how much was it!

Kursaal Flyer · Post by **Kursaal Flyer** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:26 am

Thanks Phil for making me aware of this site! I used to go on the old BX Q&A forum but that seemed to disappear and I never found this one.

Kitch, it's not a funny chip it's a FUN chip

This is the Weber Hi-Performance Starchip which according to the blurb gives 139 bhp and raises the rev limiter by 500 rpm.
But it's not all about power, it gives a lot more torque, flexibility and less 'shunting' at low revs. I normally have the family in the car so don't cane it, but when I am let out alone it can really go.

The price was £270 plus fitting.

Cheers
John J.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:27 am

Right, much as I'd like to get her back I can't, given that I'm moving house and have to furnish and equip it. Exactly the reasons I didn't buy that Auto in Lincolnshire.

I am very sad as the guy is a genuine Citroen fan and has looked after it well. The car is chipped and apparently develops (according to the literature) 140bhp from the standard 125. I must say it is the swiftest GTi 8v I've driven.

I said to the chap, John, who's selling it that I'd post his contact numbers on here - as well as urging him to register with the BX Club, of course.

I hope someone on this forum buys it. The only reason I sold it was to make way for my since sold-on Previa...

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:40 am

Previa? but your not a taxi driver and your not asian!

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:47 am

A fine looking car and no mistaking.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:56 am

Check out the pics on this: http://homepage.mac.com/macksy/PhotoAlbum5.html and scroll down...

I don't think I've seen a Taxi, Asian or otherwise like that!

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:29 am

I can get on at work as its blocked