Mat's BX Blog

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:17 pm

mat_fenwick wrote:If you check out the 3rd post on this page, you'll find the answer to that... Actually, the chevrons were the first thing I changed, sorry Bob if you're reading this!

Excellent! What about the black bit and the rather wonky bumper?

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:43 pm

They're on the to-do list!

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:07 pm

mat_fenwick wrote:They're on the to-do list!

Cool, I think Bob said its had a bit of a "tap" at the front, but im sure you can straighten it!

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:04 pm

Matt H came over at the weekend to collect his white valver (which has been cluttering up the place for months

) While he was over we did a bit of car audio swapping. He ended up with my Pioneer bass tube (which I found a bit of a pain to keep taking in and out of the car every time I needed the space) and I got his Clarion underseat subwoofer.

It's now all wired in and sounds great, although I still have to fasten the wiring in place.

In other news, the 106 has been pressed into service as a runabout, returning over 50mpg. A total of £63 for MOT work, plus £45 for the test and £130 road tax means that for little over scrap value we should hopefully get a year's trouble free budget motoring.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:59 am

Last night I did something that I have not done for ages, and that was go for a drive just for enjoyment rather than to get somewhere. It's something I used to do often, to go and explore areas but with the cost of fuel and various time pressures it's difficult to justify nowadays. Anyway, I had the evening off domestic duties to go and help a guy from a VW forum with some electrical problems on his van, in return for a few spare parts. That took less time than I thought, so I thought I would try out a new bypass that was completed about a week ago.

Anyone who's visited the town of Porthmadog up here will know that it's a busy little tourist town and an absolute nightmare for traffic in summer and at weekends. It's a tiny little place that at night takes a minute or so to get through, but I've wasted an hour sat in traffic before, usually when trying to get to the motor factors before they close on a Saturday lunchtime!

But now they have a bypass, and passing through the feel of the town seems to have changed. More people wandering the streets, and a more relaxed atmosphere. The road itself is almost an invitation to speed - wide, straight, excellent visibility and no hidden junctions. No doubt they'll give it a 50mph limit soon...

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:25 am

Bugger.

Took the silver BX out last night for the first proper drive - a 60 mile round trip to a Halloween fancy dress party. On the way the hydraulic pump belt was chirruping a little; at first I thought it was from the deep puddles on the road but it continued. Given that it was dark and raining I thought I would wait until we got to our destination before tensioning. That, with hindsight, was a mistake...

Halfway into the journey I was just thinking "Hmmm, the steering has gone a bit heavy" when the STOP light came on. Still had brakes and suspension, and was able to drive to a safe place to stop and investigate. Fortunately I had transferred my tool kit (complete with spare belt) and changed it in about 10 minutes (whilst still wearing fancy dress!)

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:28 am

mat_fenwick wrote:Fortunately I had transferred my tool kit (complete with spare belt) and changed it in about 10 minutes (whilst still wearing fancy dress!)

Just aswell, can you imagine trying to flag down a passing motorist...........

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:37 pm

I was dressed as a pirate, so I suppose it could have been worse!

Following on from recent discussions about remote locking, I've re-coded the receiver on the silver BX so that it operates from the fob I have for the red one.

I was fortunate that the coding was fairly similar, and I only had two joins to solder across, and a few more to break (which is the easy part!)

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:20 pm

how do pirates go on holiday ?

in there carrrrr

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why dont pirates go abroad for there holiday?

its too farrrrr
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whats a pirates favourite car ?

toyota YARis
I really think we need a "get your coat" smilie

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:20 am

What goes "Arrr arrr arrr arrr arrr arrr arrr ARRR ARRR ARRRRRRRrrrrrr"?

A pirate having an orgasm...

Post by **Defender110** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:33 am

Stolen for future use!

citroen7 · Post by **citroen7** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:36 am

where do pirates do their shopping?
Arrrgos!

Why are pirates pirates?
Because they Ahrrr!

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:53 pm

what do women pirates wear that men pirates don't

a BRAAAAAAAA

Willy · Post by **Willy** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:54 pm

Citroen prefers Totaaaaarrrrl

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:05 pm

how do pirates navigate

by the staaaaaarrrrrrssss

where dont pirates like being stabbed

in the aaaaarrrrrrssssse