Matt H's BX 14TGE

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Post by MULLEY »

Where did you source the red bumper trim inserts? they do look rather good. I really fancy the silver one's, but can i find any that are a reasonable price, erm no :cry:
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Post by docchevron »

P2's never had silver bumper inserts.
They were red or black only AFAIK.

They're different inserts to the non valver bumpers mind..

Yes Matt, they look rather fetching!

If they are brand new I'd also be interested in where they came from, especially if they have any more, and in black!
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Post by Jeth »

Im still missing that red stripe from my front bumper.. so i'd like to know aswell :P
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Post by Matt H »

Sorry if I got your hopes up chaps, I just cleaned and refitted the crusty old red ones... I have never seen new ones.

If you are ever able to find any, I recently discovered that the striping from the doors/bumpers of an MG Maestro fit perfectly... Might be a tad easier to find too.

Took delivery of my side skirts on Monday...

:D :D :D :D

Just have to figure out how to attach them neatly, (Any advise welcome :wink: ) and spray them, and the car will be shaping up nicely.

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Post by mat_fenwick »

Matt H wrote:I recently discovered that the striping from the doors/bumpers of an MG Maestro fit perfectly...
I'll ask my mate whether I can pinch them off his Maestro perhaps?

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Post by Matt H »

I'm sure he wouldn't miss 'em :lol:

Give me a good 16v over a Maestro Turbo any day...
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Post by mat_fenwick »

Same here (or a tweaked turbo diesel :oops: ) but each to their own...

I thought I would show a picture as I know there are some forum members who (strangely :wink: ) actually enjoy looking at old BL cars!
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Post by Matt H »

mat_fenwick wrote:I thought I would show a picture as I know there are some forum members who (strangely :wink: ) actually enjoy looking at old BL cars!
Nothing wrong with that... Say hello to my second car (The BX is officially my fourth), for all you BL fans out there :wink:

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Matt H wrote:
mat_fenwick wrote:I thought I would show a picture as I know there are some forum members who (strangely :wink: ) actually enjoy looking at old BL cars!
Nothing wrong with that... Say hello to my second car (The BX is officially my fourth), for all you BL fans out there :wink:

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Let me guess, 23000 miles, one lady owner and its an auto? 8) As you know Matt I love old BL shite! and its a VDP with fake wood and vulgalour seats!
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Roverman wrote:As you know Matt I love old BL shite! and its a VDP with fake wood and vulgalour seats!
:shock: That must be car salesman speak in 'trade in mode' as I don't think it will close the sale on your new motors. :lol: :wink:
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And its finished in jewish racing gold aswell, with a bedet, 'roys, spaztronic gearbox, and a "lid" but sadly no skin or wind. I wouldnt give more than a "daughter" for it, ir if its really nice maybe a "monkey" :wink:

Matt tell me whats the rent and ticket like on it?
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Post by MULLEY »

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
2002 C5 2.0 HDI Estate - Jasmine - Now SORN
2011 Mini Cooper D Clubman - SOLD
2016 Mercedes A180D Sport - Auto refinement
1992 TZD Turbo - Bluebell - My daily
1991 Gti 16V - Blaze - crash damaged, will get repaired.
1990 Gti 8Valve SOLD - looks like it's been scrapped
2002 Mini Cooper S - SOLD - i miss this car
1992 TXD - Scrapped in March 2014
1988 CX 25 GTI Turbo2 - SORN
1996 - AX Memphis 1.5D - Dream - SORN

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Post by docchevron »

I've always been rather partial to BL tin, I've owned a BL longer than anything else I have. One day it'll go again..

That Meastro looks great!

As does the Metro!
A mate in work has just bought a Metro 1litre from 1984, and it looks brand new, thats about 23K miles IIRC, I'll get some piccies up of it when able, I was blown away just how amazing it looked.
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The metro always got a bum deal in my opinion, it was better to drive, ride in, loads more roomy and slightly less rust resistant than a mini, but just as easy to fix, shame they have all rotted away now. Most of the MG's have been cannibalised for minis so finding a decent one is hard work.
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Post by toddao »

Yes, that Maestro looks good . The 'Turbo' writing on the side isn't too subtle!

Look forward to seeing your newly aquired body kit fitted Matt. Where did you get it from incidently ? Did someone else had the job of removing it?
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this yellow writing is really hard to read
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