Digit For Free. *Thread resurrected again. Page 7 this time
Over here we consider a BX in that condition a total loss. Since a GT has the same chassisnumber prefix (XBXG) as a Digit, we would really consider buying a GT and converting it.
Imagine, repairing the rust damage under the windscreenfluid-reservoir, will involve removal of the entire dash!
Rust at the mounting of the subframe, holes in the floor, the entire rear-quarter that has to be replaced... I'd bet money that the front subframe itself is made of cardboard nowadays, the rear subframe must be in a bad shape too. Remember, the subs were the weakest spot on the Mk I's.
Surely, anything can be replaced or repaired given enough money, but isn't it the soul of the car that counts? It's bigger than the sum of it's parts IMHO. Replacing the monocoque is no big deal at all.
Imagine, repairing the rust damage under the windscreenfluid-reservoir, will involve removal of the entire dash!
Rust at the mounting of the subframe, holes in the floor, the entire rear-quarter that has to be replaced... I'd bet money that the front subframe itself is made of cardboard nowadays, the rear subframe must be in a bad shape too. Remember, the subs were the weakest spot on the Mk I's.
Surely, anything can be replaced or repaired given enough money, but isn't it the soul of the car that counts? It's bigger than the sum of it's parts IMHO. Replacing the monocoque is no big deal at all.
Amsterdam Radar: "UK747 stop climb flight level 210 for noise abatement"
UK Pilot: "Confirm stop climb FL210 for *noise*?"
AMS Radar: " Yesh Shir there is an aircraft above and you'll make a big noish when you hit"
UK Pilot: "Confirm stop climb FL210 for *noise*?"
AMS Radar: " Yesh Shir there is an aircraft above and you'll make a big noish when you hit"
Oh dear, what a pitty to see this Digit with all this rust.
I've had 3 of them, of which 2 for daily use, but I have never so much rust on a BX.
I've had 3 of them, of which 2 for daily use, but I have never so much rust on a BX.
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ex: 2CV ('79) | Dyane ('81) | GS ('79) | AX ('95) | 15 x BX
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*Thread exhumed*
... Yet again.
It's another three years on, and how much has happened to the Digit? Well, I'm fairly sure it's rusted a bit more, and it hasn't been run in over a year, but other than that, nothing.
Which is a bit of a bummer actually, as I am now looking to have to move house, so the Digit is either going to have to be found some storage, or needs to be moved on, be it either as a project, or all the Digit-specific bits being salvaged and the rest weighed in.
... and there's no alternative this time. I've lost all my free driveway storage, and am having to clear out a lot.
Suggestions welcome.
... Yet again.
It's another three years on, and how much has happened to the Digit? Well, I'm fairly sure it's rusted a bit more, and it hasn't been run in over a year, but other than that, nothing.
Which is a bit of a bummer actually, as I am now looking to have to move house, so the Digit is either going to have to be found some storage, or needs to be moved on, be it either as a project, or all the Digit-specific bits being salvaged and the rest weighed in.
... and there's no alternative this time. I've lost all my free driveway storage, and am having to clear out a lot.
Suggestions welcome.
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To be honest, with the way the last 12 months has gone, I remember very little about any goings-on on this or any other forum.
Are you planning a restoration? If so, read this and the linked threads carefully. This car is in need of serious work.
I would be able to assist with transport, as I have use of a car-transporter trailer as necessary.
Are you planning a restoration? If so, read this and the linked threads carefully. This car is in need of serious work.
I would be able to assist with transport, as I have use of a car-transporter trailer as necessary.
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Hello David, long time no post. I hope everything's alright after your eventful year.
I think that the Digit is perhaps a donor vehicle now or a real work of passion if someone were to restore it.
Hopefully it finds a good home and a mobile future in some form.
I think that the Digit is perhaps a donor vehicle now or a real work of passion if someone were to restore it.
Hopefully it finds a good home and a mobile future in some form.
Todd
this yellow writing is really hard to read
this yellow writing is really hard to read
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Fingers crossed that between David and Richard this Digit can be saved.
Ray
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The Fleet (most recent first):
2000 Citroën XM 3.0 24V V6 Exclusive Auto (pre-MOT)
1997 Citroën XM 2.0 TCT Exclusive Auto (for sale)
1979 Citroën CX 2.4 EI Cmatic Prestige (slowly being restored)
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 Lusso 3.0 v6 12v Manual (on the to-do list)
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A restored Digit has got to be worth a fair bit in a few years, if not now. Very rare. But i'm not that mad. Yet. If i had time and mechanical abilities I would consider it. I'm happy with my old school carb petrol for now. I hope it finds it's second lease of life.
'92 16TXS (m), Dark metallic green, 74k
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon
I would say time would be the largest compenent required to Save The Digit. After you'd finished doing that Max you'd be a qualified mechanic.
A mechanic here said to me that my yellow break was 'my teacher' and 4 years later I understand what he means. Learning by doing I suppose, step by step. Electrics remain quite a big grey area as do gear boxes!
There was a minter Digit sold here three years ago - €1500 with a year's warranty!
A mechanic here said to me that my yellow break was 'my teacher' and 4 years later I understand what he means. Learning by doing I suppose, step by step. Electrics remain quite a big grey area as do gear boxes!
There was a minter Digit sold here three years ago - €1500 with a year's warranty!
Todd
this yellow writing is really hard to read
this yellow writing is really hard to read
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€1500 sounds a reasonable european price for a rare beast.
My TZD was a bit of a teacher, and was a good one i now realise, i didn't ask anywhere near what i could have for it either.
However things are looking up - fingers crossed i will exchange my XM for some pictures of the queen i was going to say. But then i remembered i'm now in the eurozone - pictures of non-descript buildings - on Friday. The buyer has viewed and we have settled on a price, which hopefully will provide some funds for work on a new BX or two.
My TZD was a bit of a teacher, and was a good one i now realise, i didn't ask anywhere near what i could have for it either.
However things are looking up - fingers crossed i will exchange my XM for some pictures of the queen i was going to say. But then i remembered i'm now in the eurozone - pictures of non-descript buildings - on Friday. The buyer has viewed and we have settled on a price, which hopefully will provide some funds for work on a new BX or two.
'92 16TXS (m), Dark metallic green, 74k
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon