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Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

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The CITROËN Classic Challenge 2012 Be a part of it...

by citroenesque » 07 Sep 2010, 15:55
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Much has been talked about a follow-up to the BXagon Challenge; much of it by me and some of the other participants. I know I could be accused as having some sort of big ego issues in wanting to be the organiser of such a thing but the calling is there and I feel I need to at least have a go at doing another event. So bear with me.

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Looked a great event Phil and one that everyone enjoyed from the photos I've seen.

=D>
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21 May 2012, 17:13
Petrol vs Diesel

by R9UKE » 03 May 2011, 11:28
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This comes up too often on here, so it's time for a poll.

Petrol for me, every time. I do about 13-14k miles per year, averaging 30 MPG in the Mégane, so really I guess I should have a diesel. There's the potential of halving my fuel costs, not to mention the annual road tax being cut from £235 to £35. But would I do it? Never.

Yes, diesels are...

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A black box?! What would be in this? Presumably not a hamster :lol:

I have not idea how a black box of any description would improve MPG, possibly if it gives it more performance/torque then the engine will need to be worked less and the economy improved when the extra 'go' is not used.
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12 Jun 2011, 23:57
Question for Peugeot folks

by addo » 11 Jun 2011, 07:16

On later 405s with headlamp washers, does the whole jet and coverplate project forward when activated?

Or does it stay put and water just squirt on the headlights?

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11 Jun 2011, 07:16
Peugeot Driver Drops Himself In It...............

by ACTIVE8 » 14 May 2011, 08:44

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Peugeot driver drops himself in it!

He might be one of the types that says, To be honest. .............and then said what he was thinking, without thinking about it! :wink:

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Got something in the pipeline then Paul :wink:

I did know there was a wedding - they gave us the day off to do decorating and gardening Smile

:lol: :lol:

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09 Jun 2011, 20:42
way off topic _ netbook to LCD

by jgra1 » 01 Jun 2011, 20:15

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chaps, having a slight issue connecting my 1024 x 576 netbook to my LCD..

LCD wants 1360 x 768 but the netbook just cant give that option for the second screen.. it gives plenty of higher res options, just not that combination..

using XP and VGA lead..

any thoughts?

netbook is HP mini 110-1006TU and LCD is a Bush LT26 something or other

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hi homer all sorted now.. I am extending desktop..

to sum up..

my default and plug and play monitors were in a tizzy from some previous adaptation..

we wiped powerstrip, wiped the installed HP display drivers, and started fresh..
this mean't I could plug the LCD and not loose the notebook screen.. a good start..

finally got a decent sized...

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09 Jun 2011, 12:42
Anyone near Harlow able to spare an hour??

by KP » 06 Jun 2011, 19:44

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I'm looking to buy a good car(well it looks good!!) but it's in Harlow and I'm nearly 3 hours away. It's possible if it's good that I'd be getting it later in the week ready for the weekend but really I need a set of eyes over it as there's only so much I'll trust a seller and pictures. A picture says a 1000 words but it doesn't mean any of them...

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Certain older merca use a Citroënesque system for the rear :-)

Only the jags and landies in the past 2-3yrs are Tata ones, god had JLR for a while too iirc :-)

I was thinking of Mercedes with air suspension.

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07 Jun 2011, 22:39
"The Beast"

by ACTIVE8 » 23 May 2011, 21:47
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The Beast gets stuck!! :wink: :lol:

Looks like the driver should have checked the exit first!! :wink: :lol:

If you look at the BMW which goes first it's very close to the ground, therefore you can guess what's going to happen to the stretch limo nicknamed, The Beast!

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Apparently it will have to, or has paid the congestion charge, as the roads were not shut during the visit!

Also the comic effect of the video clip was made more funny by the..........

Crowd noise.

Camber change on the front suspension.

Loud noise on contact.

See saw position of the vehicle when it came to rest, with the back wheels dangling....
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07 Jun 2011, 13:11
It's behind you!

by Xaccers » 04 Jun 2011, 19:55

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An elderly driver was said to be shaken but unhurt after reversing her car over another vehicle in a freak accident in a Norfolk car park.

So, does having a Megane as a bonnet ornament improve the looks of the Saab?

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Interesting way to lower a Saab! :wink:

Maybe a dashboard display on all automatics would help the driver, where as they select, they watch what they select, instead of moving the lever without looking, which is a common mistake.

Later cars would project this in a head up display on the windscreen.

It was the American market that brought the...

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07 Jun 2011, 12:05
Not french car related, but dam funny!

by trooper30 » 04 Jun 2011, 01:41

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Right Im sure we all seen the short add on the telly, check out the full version.

And after you watched that one click on the second link, i doesnt matter how many times I watch I can help but snigger like a 8yr old.

And on the same format, and god forgive me as to my detriment I love Rovers! But lets call a spade a spade, a little rubber...

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That is hilarious! Had me in stitches did that.

Indeed, it's brilliant and so spot on too. The authour of it must have a son of that age or is very observant. Or maybe he just recalls his own boyhood...

I so rarely watch the telly but the other day I did see the short version...

Very much a case of the advert being a damm sight better than the...

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04 Jun 2011, 22:19
Spotted, CX in Burton on Trent - Uttoxeter

by Dommo » 01 Jun 2011, 09:36

On my boring drive home from work in BoT I looked in my rear view mirror to find a CX right behind me, I was in my white R reg Xantia VSX. I made a quick wave but don't think they noticed (or cared?)!

I last saw them around Uttoxeter.

Anyone on here?

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01 Jun 2011, 09:36
Try this.

by lexi » 25 May 2011, 22:06

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Take a Landrover 109. 70bhp. Noisy thirsty whiney but good fun with double de -clutching thrown in. Drive around for about a week.

Then park and take out the V6............Wheeeeeeeee!!!

Makes you realise how good they are and why you keep one :lol:

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Yet a 90bhp diesel estate can manage 115mph but only 105mph with a HDi gearbox, and my 100bhp could do 120mph, while my 2.1TD struggled to get to 90mph
It's not all about power.

I'd agree that its not all about power, but there is a minumum amount of power a car needs to reach a certain speed.

If you get the gearing too tall or too short you're...

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Last post by Kowalski
30 May 2011, 20:35
carbon copy HDi

by trooper30 » 28 May 2011, 21:34

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For reasons Im still trying to fathom I have just bought a 2000 Xantia HDi which is a carbon copy of the wifes car, same year, same model, same colour same trim!
I recon subconsciously i was thinking Im might get MEGA browny points for having matching cars, now i thinking, how much of a stupid dumb male am I :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Well no browny point awarded, she just tutted at it as its in better condiiton the hers! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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29 May 2011, 14:04
Watch this Xantia video

by vince » 28 May 2011, 00:08

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Standard Xantia out drags an Audi Coupe :P

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Nice video :)

What engine do we think is in that Xantia? ...
The guy who posted the video says that it's a 2.0 8V TCT engine.
As far as I understood they are in Norway 8-)

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28 May 2011, 15:31
One of the best DS video clips

by vince » 28 May 2011, 00:11

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Guys, this is one of the best quality DS appreciation videos ive found on youtube....Looks to be in perfect condition :luv:

Why cant i just go out of the house and step into my very own DS? Life isnt fair :lol:

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Absolutely Superb......

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28 May 2011, 11:38
Activa yey or nay

by trooper30 » 22 May 2011, 23:25

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As you guys have probably sussed I have a lot of motors through my hands and am off to Oxfordshire tomorrow to pick up a 2001 Frontera, so what the conection to Citroen I hear you ask? Well in the pics for his Frontera I noticed a Xantia in the back ground and whilst talking to the guy he told me it was his dads car and its been sitting on his...

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Bags first refusal when you come to sell it. :)

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25 May 2011, 18:41
Ignition bits - Beru vs Bosch

by addo » 21 May 2011, 09:32

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Comments, please.

I am apparently in need of a new control module for the 605 and Beru is about 20% cheaper - but, like Bosch, carries the auspices of a European managed company.

Anyone got stories either first or second person, to support one choice or the other?

Thanks, Adam.

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Sorry Vince! :oops: Crosses to Bosch 0 227 100 124 to suit Peugeot 605 with PRV.

Never had the joy of Series 1 Xantia froglamps, but have to say Series 2 are nicely accessible.

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23 May 2011, 21:26
My New Baby

by brmartyn » 20 May 2011, 21:29
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Late on last night I saw a 2004/54 Renault Megane Privilege 1.9 DCI top of the line for sale on Ebay near Cardiff.

I took a gamble and jumped on a train first thing this morning and I'm so glad I did as I'm now the very happy new owner of the said vehicle.

91K
MOT and Tax until Feb/Mar 12
Full service History
Half leather trim
CD changer in the...

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Glad its doen you well m8 but you could have taken some new pics of it, lazy git! :lol:

ssssshhhhhhhh - don't tell anybody!!! ha ha :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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22 May 2011, 23:37
Oh My Word... Im not sure what I think...

by citroenxm » 15 May 2011, 17:49

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Sorry fellas but i recon its just plain wrong on many levels. Xantias just arnt meant to be blinged up, to me they look better factory then fiddled with :roll:

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22 May 2011, 23:10
Flasher Can Question

by addo » 18 May 2011, 21:01

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Seriously...

When a bulb is blown, why does the flasher flash faster?

Trying to get my head around an issue on one car.

Cheers, Adam.

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Excellent job there Addo.

Sometimes you just have to know what's good before you can narrow down where the bad is.

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21 May 2011, 17:25
interesting Activa 2 promo

by Deanxm » 19 May 2011, 17:08

Complete with girl on horse and wispering french bloke...... Enjoy

Interestingly i never knew the Activa 2 had rear wheel steering with JCB like crab and bend features, also proper suspension was planned aswell, would have been a bit of a weapon if they thought that porche owners could be tempted to wear the double chevrons on their driveway

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19 May 2011, 17:08
Ripper Day Out

by addo » 26 Apr 2011, 12:34

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Tuesday was a public holiday here, so I bundled a friend into the Xantia and we hit the frog.

Over a return journey of approximately 650km, we encountered intense rain sheeting water across the road, grappled rogue semi trailers, enjoyed sunny dry tarmac and loose gravelly dirt, saw the bottom of a rainbow (yes, really; amazing I know), were...

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addo, just read your disappointed post, sorry about your mechanic , overheating car & friend, but that drive was probably the best medicine.

I did something similar in the V6. My work takes me to remote hill tops , some great back roads & bush tracks, many are 4x4 but this trip were 2 wheel drive access so instead of taking a company tank,( Ford...

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15 May 2011, 09:38
ok, nothing to do with French cars... le film noir

by Napoleon » 13 May 2011, 23:27

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I might have, but don't believe, have posted before on this subject...

But, has anyone any links to French films in monochrome?

They don't have to be really ancient stuff, but the more obscure the better.

And not necessarily auto-orientated, either.

For example, there was a film I once saw that involved a couple in a car who broken down at the...

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Have you seen this list of 100 best foreign language films ?
There are a few interesting ones on there.
I realised that I have Cinema Paradiso here, never watched it, it came free with something or other.

I do enjoy French films though, so different from the Hollywood lashups.
Watched Chocolat last week, having avoided it for so long as it has...

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14 May 2011, 23:23
1986 Domesday project

by red_dwarfers » 13 May 2011, 18:11

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Last year me and a couple of friends had the honour of playing around with a fully working BBC Domesday machine. An amazing use of the technology at the time documenting a snapshot of the life in the 80s, mostly by school children so accuracy could be a bit of an issue :lol:

Unfortunately due to the shear cost of the setup, not many people got...

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That's the very machine I had a play on, very knowledgeable bloke is Ian!

Indeed he is. :) , I've brought a few bits and pieces off him over the past few years.

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14 May 2011, 16:08
Inexplicably Tempted

by addo » 01 May 2011, 22:09

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Volvo 850 Estate, bypassed matrix and duff aircon. 2.4 20V on 211K (170K of yours) and the auto has lost reverse. White with black stripes (specific local edition; rare) and black leather with faux wood inside. Currently registered etc for about a month...

Asking $250 plus 48 beers. Hey, it's a wagon with straight body and a towbar.

:roll:

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Well, it bloomin' doesn't start. :x

Some aftermarket alarm has chucked a hissy fit after the battery died and no dash lights, no tachymetric signal, not many acc's working.

Don't suppose anyone here has the wiring diagrams for a '94 850 break in 2.4 petrol auto guise? I want to work out what to excise.

Cheers, Adam.

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14 May 2011, 10:09
A French Connection!

by ACTIVE8 » 13 May 2011, 16:22

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A French Connection...............

The Apprentice has returned to our screens and it appears that Lord Sugar's right hand man Nick Hewer is into French vehicles.

Nick has an 18th century French farmhouse where these vehicles are located, he has had the farmhouse for 23 years and lives there, and also at a Northampton home.

A Citroen Dyane 25...

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O.K I am off to win the lottery :wink: to get the above!

I can just imagine the space, with a large barn in the grounds which would be well equipped with equipment (not with a two poster from GSF though) ah that would be lovely.

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14 May 2011, 07:52
xantia td gearbox upgrade

by modxl » 13 May 2011, 18:39

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is there any benifits of upgradeing to a xantia td to a hdi gearbox

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Not really, other than perhaps it being a newer less worn box.
Cassy has a hdi box, and while she seems to have more oomph her top speed is about 10mph less

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13 May 2011, 19:08
polishing

by droylsden dave » 08 May 2011, 13:06

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Hi Lads

Im after getting an electrical polisher, seen 1 in halfords at£30, anyone know if any good? Just read reviews 1 says bit heavy. Or has anyone got any recommendations? I will be using autoglym polish(if relevant). Just read a few reviews on argos site regarding the RAC polisher they sell, that seems ok.
Dont want to spend large sum of...

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Dave,

You dont have to spend a fortune to get a proper polisher.......this is the one i use, its not the most expensive polisher on the market but its very up to the job...variable speed, mains fed etc. Almost certainly it will wipe the floor with the halfords or RAC ones and at a mere £11 extra :wink:

You are more than welcome to have a go...

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13 May 2011, 15:57
Quality: Bosal vs PSA

by addo » 12 May 2011, 10:37

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Not a poll! :P

Paris, my 405 Mi16, desperately needs a rear muffler. The centre section is a somewhat dodgy fabrication as well.

What I'm pondering, is whether the PSA parts are worth the extra dosh, or (for that matter) whether the Bosal stuff is worth the airfreight.

Experiences, anecdotes, opinions invited.

Cheers, Adam.

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We bought a Bosal exhaust for a 306 HDi from AEP in Glasgow.

The quality of it was a disgrace.

The flanges on the centre section weren't welded on straight... we had to spend time cutting the flange off carefully, lining it up perfectly and then welding it on again.

For something that's supposed to be an off the shelf fit I thought that was...

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13 May 2011, 15:46
Diesel tuning

by MikeT » 16 Mar 2011, 16:11
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Not wanting to detract from CJ's thread by going way off-topic I thought it better to start a new thread here in answer to some of the questions and discussions on diesel tuning etc.

I would dearly love to see that car being given some beans with 200 neddies under the bonnet! :lol:
Here you go, I found it...

Apparently, the dyno operator...

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Another tuned XUD9T. I say tuned but this is the second of it's first dyno runs (first run had a sticking fuel pin) so guess there'll be more tweaking and improvements. (For some reason the RPM scale is incorrectly showing MPH?).

The turbo/supercharged XUD9T is also undergoing repairs after melting the first turbo. He's also getting a smaller...
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13 May 2011, 10:51
Umm, another wedge going in thin end first...

by CitroJim » 11 May 2011, 12:13

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This could be risky.

The powers that be are speaking of on-the-spot fines and three points for careless driving.

Reported here by the Broken Biscuit Company

This really is a worrying. If a grouchy rozzer is having a bad day and nicks you out of sheer spite what recourse will you have?

Plus, one rozzer's idea of careless driving is a bit...

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There are several points of interest here.

As far as I know:-

No one in this country can be fined for a motoring offence without either pleading guilty or being found guilty by a court. The current NIP process for speeding offences does this by default.

A traffic officer, with current legislation, cannot find anyone guilty of anything; he can...

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12 May 2011, 14:30
Poll: Who else gets unwanted double posts?

by addo » 12 May 2011, 10:35

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:roll: I just edited this one; it began life as a duplicate of my Bosal/PSA post...

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It happens and we don't know why despite Xac and I giving it great thought. We have some theories but so far not proven.

Just something to live with for now Adam. Just think of it as a POGOF

(Post One Get One Free)

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12 May 2011, 12:34
The funniest thing all year???

by 411514 » 07 May 2011, 13:15

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Came across this ebay ad on another forum, put me in stitches for hours,

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i can make aeroplane noises, im especially good at airbus a380 had me grinning like a lunatic

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12 May 2011, 10:16
Question sur écrit Français...

by addo » 09 May 2011, 23:14

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OK, in classifieds, people wanting to buy something seem to put Recherche - fair enough. What I'm wondering is, does there also exist an abbreviation like our WTB ?

Cheers, Adam.

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Not that I have seen.

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10 May 2011, 08:15
New Toy (Xantia V6)

by stedmancinques » 03 May 2011, 11:50
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Off on Friday to collect my new toy; an S1 Xantia V6. 42k miles, one owner from new, always serviced/maintained by the same independent Citroen specialist garage. Massive print out of all work ever done, which when digested, might give me a clue as to what might need looking at before we go off to Scotland at the end of the month. The most recent...

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Can't say I've ever noticed but I'll watch mine tomorrow for you to see if it behaves differently!
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08 May 2011, 22:20
High enough mileage ?

by spider » 08 May 2011, 15:16

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979,184 :o :o :o

It would not surprise me either, I see its still got the same short unit so a head (or two) and maybe a pump but not a lot else.

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I know tis same as XUD block (or more or less) :)

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08 May 2011, 16:24
More MOTs

by JohnD » 06 May 2011, 19:41

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Feeling over the moon today. Took the third of our cars - the 306Pug for its MOT this morning and after having fitted new wheel cylinders and shoes on the back axle, I'm relieved that it's over with for another year. That's the Saxo, the C5 and the 306 all within the last month. Now for the Xsara at the end of June. Just ordered its new discs and...

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As I tend to keep cars for several years I've started MOTing them to get a test anniversary when it's convenient for me now, even if it means overlapping with the previous MOT by several months. I even first MOT'd my current car when it was 2.5 years old rather than 3 as it means from now on its got a test anniversary right in the middle of summer...

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08 May 2011, 15:07
Lexia

by f00lzz » 08 May 2011, 09:02

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Hi All.

After a few weeks of V6 maintenance in the recent good weather I have a renewed energy with regards to this brilliant car and would like to purchase one of the Lexia machines with a view to keeping the V6 on the road and repaying others for their help over the years.

I have seen a number of Lexia 3 on ebay for between £150 - £180. I have...

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Decisions decisions... do I buy one of these and get a 'jack of all trades'

or this just for Citroen?

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08 May 2011, 11:02
Hitler gets a C5 !!

by HDI » 04 May 2011, 17:41

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05 May 2011, 21:37
Is it just me?

by andmcit » 03 May 2011, 14:28

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Don't read lots into this and the following observation isn't a metaphor
for my life or anything... :roll:

but does anyone else encounter hassles finding the damned lock on the
Xantia s2 ignition barrel with the silly big plipper key due to it being so
deeply recessed - certainly more noticeable than the s1 I guess due to
the addition of the...

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Too high, too low, two late, two bob. :roll:

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Last post by addo
03 May 2011, 22:29
Hydraulic suspension

by myglaren » 02 May 2011, 21:26

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I just read on today's Wikipedia 'news page' that some Brabham racing cars had hydraulic suspension which lead to a fairly decent Wikipedia article on Citroen hydraulics.
Even a battle tank fitted with it!

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Was the Lotus 99T of 1987. Full active hydraulic suspension.

The Williams FW14B came in 1992.

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Last post by HDI
03 May 2011, 09:49
Q: Dissimilar Metals in a Modern Cooling System

by addo » 01 May 2011, 10:38

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First a point - I'm not looking for recycled Googling, more hoping for words of anyone here who has a qualified opinion (whether by education or hard knocks) on mix-n-match metals in a modern French car's cooling system.

Say - typically we have in the cars, an alloy head, iron block or sleeves, aluminium radiator/heater, brass noses to the...

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Yes, the industry term is serrated.

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02 May 2011, 10:26
Sunroof Poll

by addo » 21 Apr 2011, 22:21
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Since Andrew threatened it, thought I'd jump in. :P

Seven day poll, to stop necroposters.

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Rulers and sticks? Have you seen where the condesnser is buried at the
sharp(ish) end of a C4?

My sister couldn't get her AC working and popped into ATS for a free
test/40quid top up and has just had to pay £350 this Thursay to renew a
rotting AC condesnser where leaves and crap have been fed up between the
rad and the AC rad and only in just 5...
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01 May 2011, 12:15
Difficulty of headgasket change on Peugeot 206 1.1?

by ashy90 » 30 Apr 2011, 11:46
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The headgasket on my girlfriends Peugeot 206 1.1 is going/has gone. How easy is it to do a headgasket changed on these? Are they a difficult engine to work on? Ive done a few Rover k series engine headgaskets, so should I be able to do the 206 or are they more difficult?

Are there any special tools needed to do the job? Is there any guide, or...

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all the TU lumps i have seen with excessive mayo in the coolant has been down to sunk liners,
the usual failure i see is just oil leaking from the front corner cam belt end of the head joint,

if there is oil from the bottom of the head but not up the front of it, then this is definitely gasket failure,
as there is a small triangle section bonded...
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27 Apr 2012, 09:09
Diesel Surcharge

by myglaren » 26 Mar 2011, 14:44

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How soon before they use this as an excuse and apply more increases to diesel users.

Daily Toryrag

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Although slightly off topic, it was not that long ago (certainly early 90's I remember) diesel was a fair bit cheaper than petrol.

It should be cheaper too as far as I understand it its easier to produce it in needing less refining, someone correct this point though if I'm wrong.

I guess the increase in derv usage for cars since, mostly thanks...

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29 Apr 2011, 20:29
Disappointment...

by addo » 28 Apr 2011, 12:04

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Today the mechanic I used to work part time with, called up to ask when I was taking away the newer toy (my shiny blue 605). Reckoned he'd finished servicing it.

It turns out he'd backed it into something; the repair will be about $600 - my estimate - and more frustratingly the damage was in one of the most untouched areas.

Took it for a brief...

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That is extremely sad Adam.

Where I've worked the past 20+ years is literally bordering a church.
When some things used to feel like they were getting on top me, guy
I once worked with used to quip there's a whole graveyard full of people
next door who'd love to be in my position coping with my trials and
tribulations.

A dent in a car's panel...

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29 Apr 2011, 11:40
Aerosol lubricants

by spider » 26 Apr 2011, 19:54

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No one say WD40 please ;)

For locks specifically (door / boot etc) , any particular recommendations and thoughts about this ?

Possibly ignition too, although its generally not recommended to spray into there unless you 'really' need to.

I guess really it would be sensible to take them out and give them a coating of grease (again, moly or...

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what you must never put in a lock especialy in extenal locks,
is any lube that is affected by water, as it turns it to a thick sticky paste that clogg's/james up the tumblers,

regards malcolm

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29 Apr 2011, 09:15
Pug 406 estate experience

by trooper30 » 25 Apr 2011, 08:52

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Morning fellas, wanted to share my pug 406 experience with ya. As the wife went off to somerset in her Xantia I needed to get up to newcastle and Scotland over the weekend so I bought meself a cheap 406 Turbo Diesel estate to lug loads up north. Never had a 406, big ugly estate car, dont really like them, bought it as its a practical diesel thats...

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I like the idea of them but finding one that aint been taxied ?

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27 Apr 2011, 21:26
Insurance - again

by jgra1 » 26 Apr 2011, 14:46

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all, can someone give me a reason why the group 35 coupe is cheaper to insure than a group 25 TD xantia? (coupe is 97 and xant 99)

I have put both cars through the comparison sites, and that is the unbelievable truth. ?

This all began when I went to change the insurance from coupe to xant at lunchtime.. I got told no problem, £200 nore please.....

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agree with all that..
seats and wheels from a scrapyard xantia, it's hardly a mod really..

:D

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27 Apr 2011, 06:36
Keep the Hdi or take the Dci?

by trooper30 » 25 Apr 2011, 09:11

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The wifes down in somerset at the min and for those that dont know she has a 2000 Xantia Hdi with no blowers and the heater stuck on hot!
Her dad has a 2001 Scenic 1.9 Dci for sale and as a favor has offered the wife a straight swap for her Xantia! A no brainer I hear you say.

The Scenic has 145k on the clock with full service history, but 145k...

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Wise decision I think.

No, I didn't see MrR9UKE being unbiased to Renault...

Made me laugh :lol:

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25 Apr 2011, 17:59
Xantia HDI Insurance

by XantiaExclusiveHDI » 09 Mar 2011, 23:32
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It's that time of the year again :(

Just wondered who would be best for insuring my Xantia? I've just received my comprehensive insurance renewal figure of £352. I've tried the usual comparison sites with nothing better thus far. Admiral came out at £540 :o

What are you guys paying?

I'm 41 - self employed - drive less than 4K a year......

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Similar experience with business use, daughter's first car and policy, added business use and the cost came down. Similar threads elsewhere complain that adding business use puts the cost up considerably. Perhaps girls living on our side of the street driving F*#ds (sorry I have failed as a parent but she is young so there's time yet to bring her...
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25 Apr 2011, 09:52

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