Tell us about life with your BX, or indeed life in general!
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Fri May 12, 2017 11:19 pm
mds141 wrote: Enjoy the Challenge (and France) mate. Bon Voyage.
Shame you can't make it mate.
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
mds141
Over 2k
Posts: 5274 Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:26 am
Location: Lancaster
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by mds141 » Sat May 13, 2017 7:26 pm
There'll be other years.
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Fri May 26, 2017 10:25 am
GT is mechanically sorted ready for the challenge.
4 new Michelin tyres
4 new spheres
New Valeo Radiator plus new coolant
Gates Cambelt, tensioner and water-pump
Front pads fitted (genuine)
new front and middle exhaust sections (surprising how much quieter it is)
Engine oil was changed last year and has only done 200 mile since so is good to go
France here we come!
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Defender110
Over 2k
Posts: 5912 Joined: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:02 pm
Location: Harwood, Bolton
My Cars: Land Rover Discovery Series 1 200tdi 3 door Land Rover Discovery Series 2 Facelift TD5 2020 Fiat Panda cross 4x4 twin air.
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by Defender110 » Fri May 26, 2017 4:49 pm
Have a good one !
Kevan
1997 Mercedes C230 W202
2003 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 Facelift TD5 - Daily driver / hobby days and camping.
1993 Land Rover Discovery 200tdi Series 1 3 door - in need of TLC
2020 Fiat Panda 4x4 Cross Twin Air.
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:44 pm
Well all back to normal, the GT asides leaking like a sieve from the sunroof behaved brilliantly!
The Athena is done, well it was, went to collect her yesterday, and he was still tinkering but it is road legal and is mechanically sorted...... and then it it sprang a leak before it even left Barry's garage! So we left it behind and brought home a xantia (loaner) which was rather tired.
Am hoping it will be done next week for the National
Can only make the Sunday buy will enjoy the day as a "normal member".
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:20 am
Back again
Its been a busy time, I am now down to just two BX's, neither of which are for sale.
The green TZD went to Richard Briscoe as did the recently acquired 19TZD and the Athena is sold.
I still love the BX but exploring new avenues with VW and British Leyland.
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Jaba
1K Away
Posts: 1620 Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:54 am
Location: Usually in the garage
My Cars: BX GTi, C3 Auto
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by Jaba » Thu Nov 22, 2018 12:31 pm
Tim Leech wrote: ↑ Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:20 am
Back again
Its been a busy time, I am now down to just two BX's, neither of which are for sale.
The green TZD went to Richard Briscoe as did the recently acquired 19TZD and the Athena is sold.
I still love the BX but exploring new avenues with VW and British Leyland.
I saw a 1990ish VW Scirocco yesterday in Oxford. Felt nostalgic as this was what I had before my first BX which by the way impressed me at the time as being a much better car; quicker, quieter, more space usw.
The Joy of BX with just one Citroën BX to my name now. Will I sing Bye Bye to my GTI or will it be Till death us do part.
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:26 pm
Don't worry John, I'm not jumping ship
the BX is still my favourite model of car, and I don't ever see a time when I wont own at least one.
I will still attend the rally's and see "my old mates" for the foreseeable.
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:35 am
Still around, as you know the BX count has dropped by half but the two I have will be getting some use this year.
The TZi is on its way via covered transport to London for the Excel as part of the Citroen Centenary Display.
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:56 am
Not much change here, GT is coming out of storage next week and having its MOT in plenty of time ready for the Challenge, the TZI is now away until next year having done a fair few shows this year.....as for the Xantia, it still waits.
As you may know I bought a rusty Beetle last July which has been away at Richard Briscoes having a stack of welding done (a lot more than we had expected or budgeted for) so that will be this years car to concentrate on, a very different scene but a busy one and you can buy anything you want for them, plus the BX is still a modern car to drive and covers miles easily, where the Bug is more of an experience.
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:38 pm
Out of storage and ready for her MOT
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1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Dave_16v
Confirmed BX'er
Posts: 96 Joined: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:20 pm
Location: Yorkshire
My Cars: BX 16 Valve Ph 2 Current BX 16 valve Ph 1 past BX Gti past BX Gti Auto past ZX Volcane keeping others going
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by Dave_16v » Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:57 am
Good photo, the car looks pristine and very nice to see.
Prefer it to the Lamborghini, like Signor Gandini!
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:14 am
Another MOT pass, no advisories and a run out to a local car show with my mate in his beautiful freshly restored CX! also present was a very early 2CV.
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1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:32 pm
A small update
GT went straight the MOT although sadly due to unforeseen circumstances I wont be able to make the Challenge which I am gutted about
However all being well she will have a run down to the Chevrons in September before being tucked away for another winter.
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15407 Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Burton on Trent
My Cars: 1963 VW BEETLE 1200 KGJ413A 1979 Rover SD1 3.5 V8-S TSL 982 1980 Morris Marina 1.7HL DBV468W 1985 CITROEN BX 19DTR C943DYA (again) 1985 CITROEN BX 19GT C1TBX 1991 CITROEN BX 19TZI AUTO A/C BXi 19 1994 CITROEN XANTIA 1.8 SXi M908HRY 2003 ROVER 25 1.6 iXL AW03EEA 2005 MG ZTT CDTi PLUS +
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by Tim Leech » Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:44 pm
GT back in storage now until next year, as I cant make the challenge it may aswell stay dry and safe
After 14 happy years at one employer I am being made redundant, which is a real kick in the teeth, the showroom from where I work is closing and the building sold, I wrongly assumed I would be moved to the main site, seems its full of bright young things and im neither young nor female so even though I am more than qualified for the job I wasn't considered.
Onwards and upwards, I have sold the black 75 as I didn't use it, and it was such a pain to keep clean, and I have replaced it with a 1958 Rover 90!
1963 VW BEETLE 1200
1985 BX 19GT Mk1
1985 BX 19 DTR Mk1
1991 BX 19TZI Auto A/C
1994 Xantia 1.8i SX
1972 Morris Marina 1.8 SDL
1979 Rover SD1 V8-S
1980 Morris Marina 1.7 HL
2003 Rover 25 1.6i XL 5 DR