breaking bx 16v in nearly mint condition

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:25 am

Philip Chidlow wrote: Turns out 7th Feb isn't any good.

I've always found it to be a disappointing day!

The 12th of July is always a better bet....

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:15 pm

Makes me think - what dates work for you? I always get on with 30th June. Whereas 14th January always bad... Oh Sh*t - that's tomorrow!

Anyway, this is well O/T, so maybe something to take up elsewhere! (Interesting subject - good dates vs. bad dates)

citroen7 · Post by **citroen7** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:20 pm

the 12th july "over here " is always good its a public holiday

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:48 pm

Hi Phil. Yes 31st January is fine.

Finally....someone has claimed the interior!!!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:27 pm

docchevron1472 wrote:
Philip Chidlow wrote: Turns out 7th Feb isn't any good.
I've always found it to be a disappointing day!

The 12th of July is always a better bet....

Not for me, day after my birthday so im normally deflated and have my yearly hang over!

CitroXim · Post by **CitroXim** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:06 am

Roverman wrote: Not for me, day after my birthday so im normally deflated and have my yearly hang over!

Another year older, another year wiser Tim

My birthday is in July as well.. Be hitting the big 50 this year

M · Post by M » Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:43 am

Just had mine (12th) and normally its another cark day, but this year it was lovely. spent time with the kids, had a little down time with the wife kid free for a few hours and then Bob the builder announced that he is starting work on our new bathroom (which has been sitting in my parents garage since August waiting) today. Brilliant it was.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:36 am

I don't suppose this 16v has a good lock set does it? Having just sheared off my doors/fuel flap key in the driver's door lock, I could do with a set. Doesn't need to include the ignition barrel, as that's currently on a different (the larger type) key.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:49 pm

I'm pretty sure they're all good David, although it's only got one key at the mo.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:06 pm

Kitch wrote: it's only got one key at the mo.

Better than the 0.25 key I currently have!

If someone else wants the set as a matching doors/ignition set, then I would be happy with their "just doors" locks and key. For the moment I can just about lock my car with the stub I have left, and a screwdriver works quite well in the fuel cap.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:22 pm

Well if you want the setup David its yours mate, I can't see anyone else going after it.

It's all gotta go soon. It's taking longer to strip it than I'd hoped

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:04 pm

Did you manage to get a look at the 2 nearside doors? I'm still interested in these if they're totally dent free.

Headlights any good?

jonathan_dyane · Post by **jonathan_dyane** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:07 pm

Aerodynamica wrote:Did you manage to get a look at the 2 nearside doors? I'm still interested in these if they're totally dent free.

Headlights any good?

Just so you know, Mk1 back doors are slightly different, but Mk2 ones will fit and with the door shut you can tell (and indeed won't notice with it open unless you're a total nerd

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:30 pm

! what is the difference? door skin profile? it's like the early and late DS - different door profile so that if you mix them you get a gap

jonathan_dyane · Post by **jonathan_dyane** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:37 pm

Sorry, I wasn't concentrating; I meant *can't* tell...

The only difference is a curved recess over the c pillar (the bit that rots) to accomodate a similar lump on the c pillar. As a result you can't fit Mk1 back doors to a Mk2, at least without the attention of some altering...