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New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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24 Jan 2020, 17:49
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Last post by myglaren
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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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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Dentists

by Xaccers » 02 Dec 2010, 18:49
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Found a dentist in Wolverton taking on NHS patients, and as I've not been in years, signed up.
Had a checkup a couple of weeks ago, was advised I'd need a wisdom tooth removed under general, and the molar in front will need a filling as the decay has spread being that they're pushed right up against each other.
She wants to try and fill it before...

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If you're having a filling done it's worth asking if it can be done without an injection; it's often not necessary and avoids the horrible numbing business which lasts for hours afterwards.

I started using a Philips Sonicare a few years ago --- they really are excellent at keeping plaque away.
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Last post by ellevie
15 Dec 2010, 20:16
she's off

by citronut » 14 Dec 2010, 14:01

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well this mornning my CX 2.5 TRI safari set off on her way to Malasia, first stop Southhampton dock's, a very sad day but i realy do need the space :roll:

regards malcolm

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Thought it was probably Surjit - that's good to hear. I hope he's got a split (twin evaporator) aircon with R12 substitute, worked out.

Even the Prestiges here, need it - and the extra few degrees he lives towards the equator really stacks on the heat.

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Last post by addo
15 Dec 2010, 11:39
Classics Monthly - Citroen XM

by vince » 04 Dec 2010, 18:46
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Has anyone noticed the result of classics monthly magazine's debate of whether the Citroen XM will reach classic status?

The latest issue published the result, a resounding YES...but moreso that it already considers it a classic 8-)

I think that due to the rate that XM's have been scrapped and their rarity on british roads now, this has helped...

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...well the C6 has certainly done a great job of 'replacing' the CX. :supercool:

IMO the C6 is a great car...definitely not pointless! Citroen have created a uniquely french and quirky car, like the CX, but with all of the modern day normalities that you would expect from a car of 'today'. So what if it doesn't make Citroen any money, that's what...
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Last post by Citroening
12 Dec 2010, 21:51
Club-XM forum down?

by citroenesque » 12 Nov 2010, 11:43
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Anyone know when it'll be back?

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Hi XMr's !
Is anyone who's on the Club-XM.co.uk experiencing difficulties in opening up the forum/window or is it just me ?

Its been like this for at least four or five day's now !

:D

XMX
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11 Dec 2010, 12:18
Engine Swap Daydreams

by addo » 07 Dec 2010, 07:18

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I try not being too one-eyed about marques to the point of overlooking some good modern(ish) motors.

Don't know how many times I've wondered how well a transverse Cadillac V8 would go in a Xantia or 406.

Then there's the Alfa Twin Spark - a ripper with VVT and motorised throttlebody but old enough to make blindsiding of the ECU quite do-able....

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I'd love to have one of the V6 HDi units in a xantia but with a mechanical pump instead for vegging :D

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09 Dec 2010, 10:53
'90s Stereo Plug Interchanges

by addo » 12 Nov 2010, 10:22

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Surely these plugs were not specific to Peugeot 405 and early BX models?

Any other marques identical? I'm trying to find an on-the-shelf ISO (to this) adaptor locally.

Thanks, Adam.

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The worst (funniest) part is the Aldi head unit pushing low grade Alfa speakers through 20 year old wiring, actually sounds distinctly better than the Sony in my Xantia. :roll:

oops

Although I guess its new, I thought about degradation of wiring but you say you're using the old wiring. I guess audio components do degrade with time..

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07 Dec 2010, 19:28
Almost... Xantiæ = n-1

by addo » 05 Dec 2010, 02:54

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Due to one of those people who STOP DEAD and THEN PUT ON THE BLINKER in the fast lane because they realise they want an upcoming exit, I had an interesting experience.

A vehicle some way behind them, and ahead of myself (in the adjacent lane) took this as a cue to slow and then attempt to merge into my car without indicating... Luckily I try to...

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As EA says, sadly all enforcement is aimed at political grabs.

No camera is a good substitute for intelligent police on the roads; better driver training or sensibly applied speed limits.

It's 9½ years since I set off a speed camera; in my opinion the ping was deserved not because I was speeding but because I'd failed to notice the rather...

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05 Dec 2010, 21:17
Oh dear...

by Citroening » 04 Dec 2010, 11:55

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:yikes:

AUGUST 1997 CITROEN 1998cc XANTIA ATHENA R191DWV by Leicestershire-Vehicle-Photography , on Flickr

AUGUST 1997 CITROEN 1998cc XANTIA ATHENA R191DWV by Leicestershire-Vehicle-Photography , on Flickr

AUGUST 1997 CITROEN 1998cc XANTIA ATHENA R191DWV by Leicestershire-Vehicle-Photography , on Flickr

Erm...

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That modified Xantia estate is hideous, who would ever think of doing that?!

The pick up could have looked quite tidy, had it of been done well.

Though the BX looks rather interesting, well done and very different. A bit ungainly looking but a clever conversion. I bet it does get a lot of attention.

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Last post by Citroenmad
05 Dec 2010, 17:27
You'd think a tyre place would know better!!

by pug_owner2002 » 23 Nov 2010, 20:57
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:rant2: You'd think I'd have learnt by now.
A few years back a tyre place I used wrecked my locking nut key by tightening up the locking nuts with the air wratchet.
Today I went back to the same place as it is now under different ownership/management. Wish I hadn't :hb:
They started to remove the first wheel and I could hear the air ratchet being...

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I remember bollocking a tyre fitter for jacking my car up the flange where the inner / outer sills are spot welded together. His excuse? There's nowhere else.

Then the trade complain that the public are a nightmare!
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Last post by Bren
04 Dec 2010, 19:34
Furniture Top Gear Style

by ACTIVE8 » 04 Dec 2010, 01:37

Here's a way of keeping the garage less cluttered, and bringing the Top Gear look into your place, it would also go down well not :wink: with your her indoors as Arthur said on Minder.

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04 Dec 2010, 01:37
Oscilloscopes

by addo » 01 Dec 2010, 02:01

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Since we're awash with signal techies here (well, one shy of last year with the loss of our man in France), it seemed a good place to ask about used 'scopes.

Purely for looking at either stuff on the car, or consumer goods, what kind of descriptive advice can people offer? I'm thinking dual trace, but does it need to have a range higher than 20...

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I guess it depends what sort of non-automotive uses you envision.

You can't go far wrong with a good second-hand Tektronix scope, but that might be overkill.

For automotive-only purposes, you might pick up a slightly outdated dedicated analyser cheaply. I had an old Crypton one for years, which I bought for virtually nothing, and was excellent...

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Last post by dnsey
02 Dec 2010, 18:24
coolant/antifreeze + magnetic pickup and mirror set

by admiral51 » 28 Nov 2010, 20:19

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Hi all
Just a heads up that LIDL appear to be selling the testers for 99p and the mirror and magnetic pickup for £5.99 as from thursday 2nd December.
What with the cold(ish) weather i shall be getting the tester and i need the pick up as im always loosing bolts etc :lol:

Colin

Admins please remove if against the rules :)

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Are those testers single use?
Hi Robert,
With a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty being offered on these products, one would expect it's for more than for a one time use (But I'm only guessing) but @ 99p it's not a big outlay/gamble even for you :wink: !

XMX

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01 Dec 2010, 00:32
Freeby kit

by Paul-R » 27 Nov 2010, 12:45
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Not French related but worth a punt I think.

Every mainland UK household (NI's excluded) can grab a completely free LIME energy saving plug worth £20, a water widget and flush bag.

Just enter the code 'FLUSH' on before Mon 6 Dec 2010. The kit'll be delivered within 28 days. There is no P&P to pay.

I've ordered mine!

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until I saw that Aqualisa video.:(

Good showers but pump bearings don't last long. ( in my experience ). I do believe that their warranty is 5 years though.

Gammy
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Last post by Gammy leg
29 Nov 2010, 13:36
OT Reliable Garage - Birmingham

by rory_perrett » 28 Nov 2010, 23:06

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Daughter’s boyfriend is holed up in a Travel Lodge in Birmingham because his petrol Mondeo has pack up on the way from the North East to Cardiff. (OK I know, I am working on it to convert him to the joys of Citroens) Initial symptom was a loss of power, it would tick over but had no power and would not accelerate when you put your foot down. Now...

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Try calling Fred at BTM Performance:

0121 783 6692
07769712624

Next to Birmingham airport, B33 0SL. I've not had any dealings with him myself, but he's on another car forum I use. He really knows his stuff and has a good reputation.

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Last post by evilally
29 Nov 2010, 01:28
New Phishing Scam

by MikeT » 28 Nov 2010, 16:16

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Dear Applicant:
Following an upgrade of our computer systems and review of our records we
have investigated your payments and latest tax over the last seven
years our calculations show you made over payments of 235.50 GBP.
Due to the high volume of refunds due you must complete the line application,
the telephone help line is unable to assist...

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I've got one in the other direction; stonewalled the tax orifice and told them to use the legal rights they have, to access my income/banking details (rather than me be bothered discussing it over the 'phone). If they want my money, they can jolly well earn it - just like we have to.

Lazy sods didn't, instead making a wild guess at extra payment...

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Last post by addo
28 Nov 2010, 21:32
Computer help required

by admiral51 » 21 Nov 2010, 20:28
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Hi All

Not French car related but without a working PC i cant get access to the FCF so hopefully Admins will let this one run :wink: :wink:

Once again i find myself using my 8 year old Win ME Pc after yet another failure of a newer PC.

Not too sure what the boy was researching but its made the pc virtually unuseable and not having any way of...

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Nice work!
Did you manage to get all the hardware drivers for Vista? Used to be a right pain.
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Last post by myglaren
28 Nov 2010, 14:01
How big is this Citroen show....

by vince » 28 Nov 2010, 10:20

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28 Nov 2010, 10:55
[OT] Banks

by spider » 21 Nov 2010, 21:42

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Firstly, this is not FCF related so if a staff member wishes to delete it, that's fine. No names are mentioned.

I just wanted to share my continuing 'adventure'

Its quite complicated but I'll try to summarise it as best as I can, apologies in advance for grammatical errors as its just more or less a quick summary:

My PC died (properly) last...

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I recently went to a 'full-on' internet bank ( part of a big high street operation mentioned earlier in this thread ). Best thing I ever did, wish I'd done it years ago. Had to buy myself out of a crippling mortgage deal with them that Mr L Hamilton promotes all over his F1 car but still ended up saving money.
I must say that I've never...

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Last post by Gammy leg
23 Nov 2010, 17:35
Keeping it Shiny Side Up

by addo » 22 Nov 2010, 01:07

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Just a reminder, for those of us who enjoy a spirited drive about the countryside.

Came across a bike that had gone down yesterday early afternoon, on a twisty C road. Rider had lost a fair bit of bark from the back of his left hand, and some on the left shoulder; fortunately no broken limbs. Helmet had broken his nose, but that's minor by...

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when i worked at Whatlington garage on the A21 just up from Hasting,

the garage is just the other side of a very tight bend, and we quite often had cars takeing out the pumps and anything ellss that was in there way,

mostly happend around 1ish am sunday mornning,s ejuts on there way home from partying,

one morning about that time a motor...

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Last post by citronut
22 Nov 2010, 20:35
10,000 mile GS - I want it!

by davewithington » 20 Nov 2010, 10:36

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Have you seen this?

I want it (but not maybe at £4950)

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Yes, but some arse in a Chelsea tractor will run into it writing the GS off.
You wouldn't dare leave it unattended anywhere either, (even paying for fuel
in a petrol station) as you'd be paranoid about about some tit kicking it or
scratching it or at the least nudging it passing by.

It's a carbon copy of my first ever Citroen of 100+ subsequent...

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Last post by andmcit
20 Nov 2010, 19:50
here's a good one

by Deanxm » 18 Nov 2010, 21:50
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Why do you think Citroen could not do the tracking on this car?

CIMG2287 by Deanxm , on Flickr

well i thought they were going to say there was something wrong with the rack i built or that the front of the car was hanging off or any number of things but i was told on the phone its because of my wheels :?, it took them from 8am untill 2pm to...

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No wonder the Irish Economy is in such a state Robert, i hope those tyres didnt come from the UK :lol: :lol:

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19 Nov 2010, 21:48
Fuel Duty Petition Response

by Julz » 15 Nov 2010, 14:06

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What a cop-out!

More details from petition creator
When vat was reduced to 15% in January '09 your chancellor levied an extra 2p per litre of fuel, to compensate for the loss of revenue from the vat reduction, now that vat has now gone back to 17.5% we think it only fair that you reduce the the duty again by the same amount, ie 2p per litre....

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Actually, if I exercise a bit of self control it will consistently return 44mpg on my daily commute, which is excellent all things considered, and better than my derv 405. Unfortunately I do like the loud pedal.

30ppl increase would cause a riot I think :shock:

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Last post by evilally
18 Nov 2010, 18:39
Faux Members - SEO

by addo » 11 Nov 2010, 10:46

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Anyone else noticed the rash of these lately?

I'm unimpressed. A couple of me too or I had one of them, it was lovely type posts and always a signature link to a commercial website.

Anyone else peeved off by these imposters?

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eleout2682

See if it tries a port scan on you?

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Last post by addo
12 Nov 2010, 10:04
Man-Flu vs the Recalcitrant Car

by addo » 11 Nov 2010, 11:54

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It's been a real run of downs and ups with the car lately. More of the former. :lol:

We had the doseur leak, destroying the firewall insulation. While recovering from this inconvenience, a strut leakoff return pipe failed - still waiting on a new rubber hose and strapping.

The heater matrix elbow broke irrepairably (having been fixed once...

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Bugger. I even failed their (Manflu website) questionnaire; it directed me to the NHS homepage. :lol:

Deano, this is how it's done; you link the fake URL:

I suspect we'll see him back with a sore elbow and a few raw bits, maybe in a week or two...

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Last post by addo
11 Nov 2010, 23:06
Newport visit tomorrow

by KP » 09 Nov 2010, 15:14
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Unfortunately it looks like im visiting newport tomorrow :( (mainly as its a long haul on the train)

Does anyone know of any good places to have lunch not far from the train station that also accept AMEX??

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Did you come in the Activa? ive seen a two over here recently, a blue one and i think the other was silver.

D

Yes I did.
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Last post by ACTIVE8
11 Nov 2010, 18:17
Vendor Fun and Games

by addo » 11 Nov 2010, 08:59

I've got a crusade going against a well-known online parts vendor who stiffed me last year.

They were daft(?) enough to send me their Winter Newsletter by email. :roll:

I used this as a foil to write (again) to the customer service and point out that they'd just proven they could email and were keen for ongoing sales. How was this going to...

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11 Nov 2010, 08:59
Shell V Power: 5p per litre off, Friday 12 November

by DickieG » 10 Nov 2010, 19:47

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From the CCC website, Shell are offering 5p per litre off of V power fuels on Friday the 12th November.

For info on the offer click here.

For participating sites a list is here.

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looks like the v6 is going to have a little treat

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Last post by Chris570
10 Nov 2010, 23:03
Looking for car lift/ramp plans

by atr » 07 Nov 2010, 04:39

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Hi all
I hope that the admin will not delete my post since it's not specific for Citroen, but perhaps you can help.
I'm looking for plans/ideas to build a ramp so that I'll be able to do more things on my car (a Xant, btw). let me point that I have the skills and the equipment (welder,saw,lathe,etc) for the job.
Thanx for your help.

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... Also they show what happens when they are poorly made , and unsafe by competitors copying their product. ... Checked it after reading your post. Some construction 'engineers' have forgotten the structural strength calculations, I guess :roll:

It also though could be copycat products done by those with no structural knowledge, not consulting...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
10 Nov 2010, 17:18
Washer filter

by spider » 04 Nov 2010, 16:00

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I was thinking, on some (usually older) vehicles there is no strainer / filter to prevent any muck buildup in the washer bottle.

Not just the congealed stuff, all kinds of dirt. I thought about fitting something over the pump outlet where it extends into the bottle but that's not too practical to actually get at. Although bits of congealed stuff...

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Something like this:
looks ideal. They might even send you a sample if you ask nicely :)

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Last post by dnsey
05 Nov 2010, 21:08
Vintage Visa À Vendre......

by frenchcarnut » 04 Nov 2010, 23:02

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.....well it's been bought (and brought) to our attention on Visa Forums .

Loathe them or love them - and they ARE an acquired taste, this seems a splendid specimen.

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I have a soft spot for them too :D I was sold one for £200 when I started out at my job.. a pale blue left hand drive .. it was possibly the most reliable car I had owned.. the exhaust fell off one day going to work.. I parked in a village on the kerb, took the only bus back to town and brought a new system, fitted it and took the rest of the day...

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Last post by jgra1
05 Nov 2010, 11:42
CX Shed of The Week

by Toby_HDi » 29 Oct 2010, 12:55

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CX

Thats an Activa they've done, and now the CX.

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You mean this one Colin,

Not the red estate...

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Last post by robert_e_smart
04 Nov 2010, 23:41
Scottish meet

by Xantia Colin » 01 Nov 2010, 13:53

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Hi Guys,

Those of you in the CCC may be aware of this, but we have started regular (well, 1 so far!) Citroen Owner meets, all welcome.

Hi Folks

The October meeting at the Stables Kirkintilloch was a huge success. We had a total of eight Citroënists present. It was good to catch up and meet old faces and new. Most topics were discussed from...

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If I turned up in a Peugeot or a Renault, would I get bricks and bottles thrown at me? :D

No! Haggis :twisted:

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Last post by myglaren
02 Nov 2010, 11:27
Speaking of Comfortable cars...

by addo » 30 Oct 2010, 01:54

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Just over 900 miles of assorted motorways, B and C roads, in under 24 hours.

Cruise control helps eat the distances, with my AC/DC collection to dull more boring bits.

Temperatures (advised) between 34° and 11°C. Aircon evens it out.

All this done using an eleven year old car, which in the UK would probably be weighed in...

It really is...

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I couldn't agree more, big Citroens certainly take some beating in terms of comfort and refinement. Xantias, Xms, CXs, C5s, they are all so impressive anything less seems like a backwards step.

Even our big 6 is more refined than a lot of new cars and cruises nicely at 80. Just amasing.

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Last post by Citroenmad
30 Oct 2010, 21:10
The New Stig

by brmartyn » 29 Oct 2010, 14:06

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Stig Farm

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I'd have thought you would vote for Mlle Bradbury. :P

After all, VBH is more officially married, and a slower driver would mean more footage...

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Last post by addo
30 Oct 2010, 04:08
GIRLS CAN DRIVE CARS!

by arraf911 » 26 Oct 2010, 13:24

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I'm very tired of hearing how bad we women drive cars! Generally, the public believes that men drive better than women, which I think is ridiculous. Statistics show that women drives safer. Men are overrepresented in crashes and driving drunk more often than women!

I recently found a Volvo movie about the Volvo V60 with Auto Brake system, the...

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Welcome to the forum arraf911. :wink:

We can all drive, although some people do not choose, or care to keep up to proper standards, and to drive carefully, with consideration for others whether they are male or female.

The Volvo was poorly advertised, and pandered to stereotypes, and not reality.

They also made a bad mistake trying to prove...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
30 Oct 2010, 02:38
Implications for removing wheel clamp?

by ashy90 » 28 Oct 2010, 13:15

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I havnt been clamped, I just came across something on the internet about wheel clamping, which has got me thinking, as it seams a bit of a grey area, is it legal or illegal to remove a wheel clamp? Im guessing it depends how it is done, and cutting it off/damaging it could get you in trouble? But is there a way in which you can remove one...

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You can give a call to Angle Grinder Man :lol:

Alternate Identity: Unknown
Milieu: London
Special Ability: Auto Liberation
Nemesis: Wheel Clamps
Gadget: The Angle Grinder (duh)
Signal him: 07984-121043 (disconnected)

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Last post by VertVega
28 Oct 2010, 22:05
The most comfy car?

by siraff » 18 Mar 2010, 10:11
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Hello all.
We're looking for a big comfy cruiser and I'd like some opinions on good options.
Basically its got to be huge, bombproof and comfy.
It's pretty much got to have an auto 'box and all the toys so I don't have to lift a finger.
We usually go for an old Lexus LS400 and these have served us well every time so far but we fancy a change....

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t I think I may be onto a very nice motor car if I can get it at a reasonable price.

What would that be then?
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Last post by Citroenmad
28 Oct 2010, 20:27
im sure i saw it somewere

by citronut » 27 Oct 2010, 23:10

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were is the forum hosting fee thread hidding, im sure i saw it out and about the other day

regards malcolm

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But, a good reminder to us all.

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Last post by KevMayer
28 Oct 2010, 09:13
please refresh me

by lexi » 26 Oct 2010, 12:07

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I have always read that leaving a turbo engined car running on tickover for long periods does it no good. If peeps have heard likewise what are the exact technical reasons for this?

Is it true?

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I know in country areas here, the police pursuit cars can have oil-related problems.

The routine is still a bit like Mad Max - let the offender whoosh by as viewed from their hidey-hole, then jump in the car a minute later and thrash its ring to catch up. Unsurprisingly, this gets the whole motor almost red-hot.

Then, whilst nicking our hapless...

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Last post by addo
26 Oct 2010, 21:49
So, this is where all the xantia estates have gone?

by andmcit » 25 Oct 2010, 21:51

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Check out the background!! :?

Anyone here called chris_esam? The seller sounds like a Granny now though.

Andrew

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That's more than I've seen up here all year. It's scraped in a bad place at that arch.........pity.

An easy job for a bodyshop! Though costs could well be a big percentage of the cars value.

I see a Xantia a week i would say, sometimes more, sometimes less. Very few old Citroens survive around here.

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Last post by Citroenmad
26 Oct 2010, 20:53
Deleted

by vince » 25 Oct 2010, 20:28
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And its a cx.... they are rather cool.
You know you want to.
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Last post by davetherave
26 Oct 2010, 07:41
I miss The Donk

by lexi » 24 Oct 2010, 22:03
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Yeah 1.9td Xantia estate SX is missed. Loadlugger ,roofracker with long ladders, tow boater tow trailer and even dossing overnight. 40 MPG all day long.

Aint got room for another as too many cars here in my Boil in the Bag residential area space.

Hey! Aint they going fast? and not really any low milers or totally rust free ones around. V6...

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Well, she has been mistaken for being German before :)

I think a leather jacket and a pair of sunglasses would suit you Xac! Make sure the jacket has those frilly bits on the arms, its proper cool 8-) :lol:

Tassels Kev, not frilly bits and yes, when I was a long haired biker, I had such a jacket.

Tassels thats it. I have tassels on my very...
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Last post by red_dwarfers
25 Oct 2010, 21:37
Steering Parts - Price saving, or different quality?

by addo » 23 Oct 2010, 05:08

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I've been browsing and noticed the sets of inner and outer tie rods assembled, are appreciably cheaper (about 15%) than when you buy an inner and an outer of the same brand.

Has anyone experience with these assemblies to say whether they are better value or simply an inferior product?

Thanks, Adam.

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Good to see an opinion on this - thanks.

You have clarified the various ideas swimming in my head; because everything that arrives here is multiplied so much in cost we are alternately dudded or skeptical (or both at once)...

A little shopping around saw the Lemförders cheaper from Genuine Parts than anywhere else, so it may be the go (rather...

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Last post by addo
24 Oct 2010, 23:05
Lego supercar and 4x4 trial truck

by jovlem » 22 Oct 2010, 22:10

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I want to show my technic Lego models. Normaly I only show my models on lego forums, but I also like to know what people think who aren't Lego-related. So what do you think:

4x4 trial truck
-fully remotely controlled
-v8 piston engine
-3 link live axle suspension

As you can see in the video it can climb nearly everything:

Technic supercar...

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i can remember my dad having one of these lego cars with the working steering and a headless V8 engine when i was about 5 i guess, it lived on top of his wardrobe and i spent every waking hour trying to get my hands on it :lol: .

recently i have been thinking about a toy i had, ive seen a few on ebay and ive been wondering if i should get one...

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Last post by Deanxm
23 Oct 2010, 07:51
Forum Donations

by MikeT » 22 Oct 2010, 12:29

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Sorry, I've neglected to keep on top of this so I'm just checking if the details are still current so I can make payment using online banking as I previously sent payment to Mr Wood.

Additionally, have the estimates varied or been amended as members join or leave?

This is what I found...

Sort Code : 30-15-53
Account Number: 0199 5508
Account...

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It is a sign of the generosity of the members that we have never had to make an extra call for funds since the fund got under way --- the balance has always been well clear of the red. :D

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Last post by ellevie
22 Oct 2010, 20:19
Winter Tyres for the Xantia

by red_dwarfers » 14 Oct 2010, 18:03
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The Goodyears on the front are looking like they will need replacing soon and Im thinking this might be a good excuse to test out winter tyres if the weather is going to be anything like last year.
I'm browsing the on the t'interweb at the moment but I wouldn't mind some people with first hand experience to comment on them.

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Cheers Chris, going out this evening so I'll look into it tomorrow.
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Last post by red_dwarfers
22 Oct 2010, 17:49
just heard on the news .....................

by The Seasider » 27 Jul 2010, 17:06
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Just heard on radio one that Oxfordshire is to get rid of all its speed cameras due to government cutbacks!

Seems this may become a feature for most counties.

Oh TYPICAL!!!!!.... the Southern Softies get to ZOOM around at WARP SPEED whilst us poor Northern Goons get (-expletive removed-) Spanked fer doin 33 in a 30 !!!!........

Now let me THINK ........

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There are so many other offences that I see daily (and they are on the increase as cars get safer ) yet no-one seems to want to tackle them.

ABS, Parking sensors, Lane sensors, armoured (impact-resistant or hunking great 4x4) vehicles all seem to encourage a lack of due care and attention including tailgating, failure to observe when reversing...
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Last post by uhn113x
22 Oct 2010, 11:44
Torsten (Vek)

by citronut » 21 Oct 2010, 08:15

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long shot

has anyone heard of this CX owner??? maybe on other citroen forums,

as he enquired after my CX2.5TRI safari back in Oct 09,

and now i have readdvertised the car i sent Vek a message via the CX CLUB forum, which eventualy he replied saying he was still interested,

i had by this time someone elss interested who backed out due to no...

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ok thanks i will give it a go

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
21 Oct 2010, 18:26
The Stig Is Unmasked

by brmartyn » 01 Sep 2010, 14:48
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No surprise who it is :wink: :roll: :wink:

Stig Revealed

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i have your choice of Avatar on the back of my Xantia too :wink:

is it wrong for me to not like 5th gear? its boring but its not informative either and its not funny, am i alone?

Mind you i am forgeting about vicky buttler henderson.......and i shouldnt :lol:

D

My Activa also has a badge on the rear, but alas the significance of it is lost...
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Last post by ACTIVE8
21 Oct 2010, 15:58
easy start

by jgra1 » 21 Oct 2010, 10:09

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words I am sure most of us uttered on many occasions....

the aussies call a spade a spade :D

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Also known in my workshop as Seize, ya C*** after a Delica was liberally sprayed with it, started then seized (ceased?) forever.

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Last post by addo
21 Oct 2010, 11:05

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