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Improvements to embedded video links - including youtube

by xantia_v6 » 05 Apr 2020, 06:56 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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I have installed a new extension on the forum which changes the facility for embedding video links in posts.

The old tags are gone, there are now new tags available, but most of the time you won't need them, as just dropping the url of a video into the post should create the thumbnail.

e.g. puttng

into a post (with no tags) produces:

Even...

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You were using a youtu.be shortcut which (surprisingly was not supported by the phpBB extension. I have now added support for it.

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Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 05:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, Peugeot & DS Automobiles) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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There might be a problem getting in touch at the moment if this news piece is to be believed.

Vauxhall owner Groupe PSA said on Monday it was shutting its European car plants, including two in the UK, due to coronavirus fears, in a retrenchment that echoes similar plans by rivals such as Fiat-Chrysler and Renault. PSA said operations across...
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30 Mar 2020, 12:48
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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Insurance Question

by OwenP » 20 Jul 2007, 17:35

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Due to various financial difficulties, I am currently faced with the decision of whether or not to insure the car for another year or to pay for rent, bills and food for the next month or so.

If I leave the car without insurance for a month or two will I lose the no claims bonus that I have currently accrued?

Obviously I'm not going to drive...

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Endlseigh were a pain

Aren't they for students? I remember they were cheap for student insurance in my college days but as soon as you got a proper job the premiums shot though the roof.

Yes, primarily they are, but then I am one. Although that may explain the high premium as they have me down as a graduate within 6 months on last years...

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22 Jul 2007, 09:11
Autobox & Mud

by rossnunn » 17 Jul 2007, 18:16

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Had a panic phone call from mum today saying the Xant was suck in the mud. There a little grassy area under a set of trees thats next to the drive.

I go over to find said Xantia well & truly stuck. I started to rock it back & forth with some low revs but she's been sat there a couple of days & its been raining hard. There is also a small hump...

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Auto boxes don't like being swapped from R to D (A) when the cars moving as it tends to upset the one way clutches... but that's about it.

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21 Jul 2007, 09:25
.....Tow Bar With A Difference !.....

by ACTIVE8 » 12 Jul 2007, 20:16

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Having contemplated getting a tow bar, I have seriously considered the swan neck detachable type so as not to spoil the looks of the car.

I also had a different make of car in the past, and that had the same type of tow bar. Which was kept in the boot and taken out when needed, with the wiring sockets also out of the way, I had the benefits of a...

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not all that fussed about towbars, but I likey likey the wheels on that Xantia!

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Last post by Village
20 Jul 2007, 17:36
Rotten luck!

by CitroJim » 19 Jul 2007, 06:31

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Last night driving home after visiting friends I happened across a very tidy Renault Megane driving very slowly around a roundabout. On exiting it sped up and flew to the next roundabout and on entry it slowed right down and practically crawled around it, on exit again it flew off. This same set of events happened at two more roundabouts :? What...

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Diesel - or heating oil - are spread out all over the country in large home-tanks, either inside a garage, cellar or outside in free air.
It wont ignite as easy as petrol, but once ignited it burns as well as petrol.

But strictly speaken I believe the restrictions on automotive fuel are valid for both derv & petrol.

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Last post by AndersDK
19 Jul 2007, 19:47
Whats the purpose for drum brakes?

by mezuk04a » 08 Jul 2007, 16:22
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Just out of curiousty.

They seem to be more time consuming to fix, a lot more messy/complicated to fix and are less reliable and you cant have a quick reasonable glance to see the condition of them.

So whats the reason why disc brakes were never used for the rear of cars, although they are now to a certain extent. Why wouldnt they use them, from...

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i am sure i read something about a modern car with rear brake drums and ABS but cant remember where or what it was :oops:

A surprising amount...ABS is either standard or optional on virtually every car these days and there's still a lot of cars with drum rears.
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Last post by philhoward
16 Jul 2007, 21:01
P**s poor roads...

by RichardW » 19 Jun 2007, 12:46
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Pre-MOT check of the ZX last night. It's only done 7k miles since the last MOT, and only 82k total - last year it needed NSF track rod end and bottom ball joint and NSR damper as the bush was shot. This year it needs NSF wishbone bushes (front and rear completely shot - not even an advisory on it last year), NSF wheel bearing* (plus new exhaust,...

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Even after resurfacing roads in the country, it doesn't mean they'll be safe.
Many roads use a substance (which I really can't remember it's name) which in hot weather acts like ice.
Councils know about this but have ignored it, I think in Eire it's only allowed on roads with 30mph speed limits.
Oh it's going to bug me now!
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Last post by Xaccers
14 Jul 2007, 18:46
Citroen-PR.net gone!

by rossd » 03 Apr 2007, 12:31
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I see PR.net has been replaced with a subscription only service at

Bit cheeky, pr.net was a great resource and the minimum payment now is 3 euros per hour!! :(

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So, they've removed that listing and left the other 13 he's got. More complaints to go in I'm afraid...

James
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Last post by Sl4yer
14 Jul 2007, 14:49
Life after an Activa?

by CitroJim » 13 Jul 2007, 17:04

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After 6 months of ownership I have got my Activa 99.9% sorted and I really love it.

Apart from its rather voracious fuel consumption it is a real gem and I'd hate to be without it. In fact I feel very priviledged to have been born at the right time and have the personal circumstances that allow me to have experienced this unique car. There was...

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Citroen have a habit of doing this, I remember a lot of GS/GSA owners in the mid 1980s felt the BX wasn't really any substitute for what had gone before. Similarly with the DS to CX I think, though thats a bit before my time.

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Last post by nick
13 Jul 2007, 23:36
The best for cooking

by TehAgent » 04 Jul 2007, 23:24
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As most of you are aware it is now legal for us to use cooking oil in our cars* to power them and get that lovely frying pan smell (always a crowed puller)

So my question is this, what is the best veggie oil to use?
What price did you pay or do you know of a cheap oil / stockist that can be used?
What is your experience with it?
Did you have to...

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Most people just don't believe it's possible; I regularly nip to tesco over the road from work for the odd 10 or 15 litres to top the tank up and when my work colleagues actually see me pouring it in they are amazed....this is how they watch> :shock:

They all seem to be under the impression that it'll explode or something, but starting the motor...
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Last post by ACTIVE8
12 Jul 2007, 19:54
Child seats

by AX_Man » 05 Sep 2006, 12:15
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I have a 7 month old baby and have a normal car seat for her that the seat belt links into runners on the top and also the diagnal of the seat belt goes around the back of the car seat through guides.
God bless Citroen that this seat fits the AX, Saxo, a Picasso and a Pug 306 and even a Vauxhall MPV.

However my dad's saftey first car, a Volvo...

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For 11 months got by without using my dads car and taking 2 cars anywhere. But now my girl is bigger the Britax First Class (or whatevcer it is called) can be fitted forward facing in all cars due to the universal routing.
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12 Jul 2007, 14:30
Testing, will remove ..., naaa dont think so.

by AndersDK » 10 Jul 2007, 15:00

Trying image insertion from other forum

How do you insert a textstring to display with the enlarged image, clicking on the thumbnail ?
Any advice appreciated :wink:

EDIT : can not be done as its the browser that is called as the picture viewer. Text must be inserted into the image beforehand.

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Last post by AndersDK
10 Jul 2007, 15:00
Yet more electronics

by OwenP » 06 Jul 2007, 12:48

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Is it only me who thinks this is a very bad idea?

What happens when people have come to rely on it and it all goes wrong?

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I don't have ABS, and I'm fully aware that I won't be able to brake to the same standard, however I don't have the money to risk a car with ABS going wrong as some of the 405s seem to, my parent's one for instance could have cost them nearly £2000 when they first got it ,thankfully was under warranty though.

I too do not understand people who...

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Last post by OwenP
07 Jul 2007, 07:35
cheap insurance

by jamieclayton9 » 09 Jun 2007, 18:03

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hi all. its nearlt that time of year again. anyone recomend a cheap car insurance firm.

many thanks

jamie

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My AX I got £175 from Admiral inc business cover. In fact they lowered it from the renewal quote when I rang to add business cover in.

The Saxo I've stuck with M&S as you get the full breakdown cover included, and that was £250ish.

Both have £250 excesses.

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Last post by AX_Man
06 Jul 2007, 14:01
Rain, rain, rain, etc. etc.

by AndersDK » 05 Jul 2007, 23:30

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Cant really complain -

As you guys over there in UK have had it up to ...
For weeeeks, I know :roll:

But this time we have record-rain-bad weather in DK as well.
North of Sjælland right now the police have issued driving restrictions. Roads - even main roads - are flooded to such an extent that rescue companies cant keep up with drivers ending...

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...............and here I'm thinking all the crappy weather on this planet was all saved to be dumped on us.

We have had our coldest winter on record and the wettest June - go figure.

Our Summers are supposed to be our wet season but last summer we lost most of the trees on our place due to lack of rain.
Some of our dams are down to 18% capacity...

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Last post by alan s
06 Jul 2007, 01:37
Would you like fries with that car?

by Xaccers » 16 Jun 2007, 23:40
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From June 30th, no more tax on SVO if you use less than 2500L a year!

Woohoo!

Now I have a dilema, keep the 2.1TD or keep the 1.9TD...

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from the paperwork i have you need to keep simple records for six years to show you are under 2500 litres per year......

though i do have a VAT query about veggy with HMRC at the moment :(

How can you prove you don't use more than 2500L though?

there are quite a few taxes that operate a system of 'trust' if you submit that you are 'producing'...
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Last post by weety
04 Jul 2007, 23:30
Paint

by mezuk04a » 02 Jul 2007, 19:17

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Apologies as its not car related but I need wisdomful people.

Me and the other half painted the hall/stairs with paint at the weekend, two coats and ontop of an existing paint. (Exactly the same as when we painted the chimney breast wall, except different choice in colour).

The finish has become really bad with little cracks all over and we have...

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the same also happens when spraying a laqure coat on a car if you put to many coats on
regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
04 Jul 2007, 13:23
Another new manual from Haynes.

by JohnD » 30 Jun 2007, 10:12

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But don't get excited. It isn't for the C5. It's the Haynes Teenager Manual: Keep your Teenager in Perfect Running Order. Published by Haynes at £14. Obviously there's more money to be made from kids than cars.

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Does it have spanner rated chapters ?

Burberry Hat rated surley?

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Last post by rossnunn
03 Jul 2007, 18:41
What have i missed then??

by np » 30 Jun 2007, 19:51

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Hi all.Been to Venice & Lake Garda in Italy for the last few weeks with our new caravan.2289 miles in all through France,Switerland,Gottard tunnel then into Italy.Averaged 30.9 mpg overall.Apart from a bit of clutch slip sometimes up hill in 5th gear,& a small spot of the temp gauge going off the clock,a very stress free a/con journey.The total...

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Now i read about floods etc.What have i missed :)

Put it this way, you needn't have gone to Venice, Hull was very similar last week :shock:

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Last post by nick
30 Jun 2007, 21:24
Hope all are OK in the UK

by UFO » 29 Jun 2007, 12:00

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It seems some of you guys are getting too much water in one place at one time at present. I hope you are all doing as well as you can and no major injury or damage has occurred to you or your families.

There are a few in eastern Victoria who are also rather wet at present too.

Chin up all of you. :wink:

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The only floods I've been in recently I was in the 205. Silly me left the Xantia at home :roll:

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Last post by CitroJim
30 Jun 2007, 16:46
xantia prices go through the roof!!

by admiral51 » 18 Jun 2007, 18:59
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im getting the polish and wax out for mine on ebay asap :lol: :lol: \:D/

colin

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How about this... I know the Xantia suspension is quirky, but look at the grip on this one!

wonder what rubber he has on that? either that or his anti sink isn't working correctly and need to come visit us before he sells it.
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Last post by TehAgent
30 Jun 2007, 07:55
Postmark !

by ACTIVE8 » 27 Jun 2007, 20:04

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Well it's certainly unusual :wink: a postmark with an Xantia on it !

So, is this a way of off setting main (stealer) dealer costs, I.E. they write to you, and to afford to go into them, you sell their envelope on ebay although it will take many auctions to be able to get enough money to pay their high prices !

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How about this one, Mongolia had a Citroen BX (complete with chevrons upside down) on its stamps at one point!

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Last post by nick
27 Jun 2007, 23:15
PMR446: Legally extending range

by Xaccers » 25 Jun 2007, 17:32

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My understanding of the unlicenced PMR446 radios is that they have to have an incorporated antenna (ie non-removable) and transmit at no more than 0.5mW

Is there anyway to legally extend this via an amature radio license?
I'm goind to be using some Midland G7's which can be modded to run at 3W (which is useless if there's no way to do it legally,...

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A possible option would be CB (Citizens Band) if it still exists. Years ago you could get walkie-talkies for it. Range on CB should be much better than PMR446.

It does, but the UK FM (muppets) band wont be legal for much longer - its going to be CEPT (Mids) only and bring us in line with Europe. Mind you there isnt much traffic on there these...

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Last post by Bananaman
26 Jun 2007, 22:18
Remember CHIPS Anyone?

by Ross_K » 22 Jun 2007, 13:59

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Dubbed, but you get the idea.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Thanks Ross_K

That was interesting ! 8)

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Last post by ACTIVE8
22 Jun 2007, 23:12
V6 Petrol

by mooseshaver » 20 Jun 2007, 13:43

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Looking at the Citroen website, the V6 petrol has vanished from the C5. Does anyone know if its going to be replaced? It is in the top band for tax so I can see why they got rid of it. Perhaps not enough were sold to allow further development?
I can see its still available on the C6.

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Maybe they can pursuade BMW to work on a new one with them?

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21 Jun 2007, 09:44
How many tools have you gained?

by mooseshaver » 18 Jun 2007, 14:16

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After getting my car back from the garage, I noticed the bonnet did not shut properly and one side was not flush with the wing. I couldn't face going back to the garage to complain so left it a few days untill it bothered me enough to have a look. Found a screw driver down one side in the gap where it shuts. Shuts fine now.
Anyone else gained any...

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Though we didn't exactly gain the tool, we did have a similar situation with the CX.
Mum took it to the dealer to get some parts for the Dyane and when she was about to leave the CX wouldn't start.
The service manager as a gallant gesture rushed out, cleaned the plugs and slammed the bonnet down.
Anyway, when she got back dad noticed the headlight...

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Last post by KEB1
20 Jun 2007, 10:10
MOT to become two-yearly

by JohnD » 14 Jun 2007, 19:17
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In an IAM magazine earlier in the year I read the following article:

A government review of ways to cut costs by reducing red tape has suggested replacing the annual MOT test with one every two years. The move would bring the UK into line with other EU countries which require cars to be tested at four years and every two years from then on....

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not wishing to hijack another thread but what you and AndersDKnd were saying about using non original parts cos the ecu wouldnt accept them could be the route they are heading :cry:
if you increase the stringencey of the test cos its done every 2 years then the older cars will be forced off the road eventually
but how would they incorporate that...
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Last post by admiral51
15 Jun 2007, 22:32
expensive radio cassette

by admiral51 » 09 Jun 2007, 19:52
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maybe i am missing something here but seen this on fleabay today
its more expensive than some of the cars :lol:
item number:250124352296

if it sells for that ill put mine up and use the money to have the aircon regassed :roll:
colin

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That Sierra shell will probably find its way onto a stock car, they seem to like 3 door Sierras.
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Last post by reblack68
11 Jun 2007, 22:41
Paul Johnson Citroen XM Centre

by deian » 09 Jun 2007, 17:25

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Hi,

Does anyone here know of or dealt with Paul Johnson of Citroen XM Centre? My car has apparently been extensively serviced by this guy, and I would like to track him to see if he has any knowledge of the history and work he's done on the car and of course maybe visit his place at some point, maybe he can give me a service/inspection of the...

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Yes, and a search :wink: comes up with this:-

:) Perhaps that's what got him interested in DS's in the first place?!

He was also on the DS episode of The Cars the Star talking about his car's ability to go through deep flood water with the suspension set on high.

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Last post by nick
11 Jun 2007, 18:32
Silicone Brake Fluid

by rossnunn » 03 Jun 2007, 23:12

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Anyone had any experiance/knowlage/opinions?
I'm going a complete overhall of the 106's brakes in the next couple of weeks, changing everything (inc the springs/sliders!!) as I'll be completely draining the system I was originally going to replace the old stuff with some new 5.1, but now I see there is full silicone brake fluid.
Is it worth it? I...

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I don't think LHM is any more expensive than brake fluid and it has a greater shelf life so there would be less wastage etc on retailers shelves.

I think its a question of what people expect. Look at our ZX - it has a power steering pump, a brake servo and a vacuum pump to drive the servo. It could have a single pump, no servo and run on LHM - or...

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Last post by jeremy
10 Jun 2007, 14:09
Blink & You'll Miss It !!

by ACTIVE8 » 04 Jun 2007, 22:02

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O.K. :) Citroen got a mention on Fifth Gear tonight. 8)

Although they featured the history of Citroen by showing a variety of
cars on display in the Ace Cafe car park, including the DS, they just panned over them to reach another car.

They were only there as backgound detail, while they featured the C-Crosser.

So, if you missed it, &...

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Speaking of seeing Cits on TV, I was delighted to see a red BX in an old episode of Grand Designs on More 4 last evening. Here is this very wealthy person having the house of his dreams built and he runs a BX. What a fine fellow :lol:

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Last post by CitroJim
09 Jun 2007, 13:58
Citroen Hides Odd Find

by OwenP » 06 Jun 2007, 08:00

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Just seen this on the BBC, thought people might find it vaguely interesting.

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Didn't Citroen hide the 2CV from the Nazi's incase they used them to take over the world? (100KM on 3L of petrol, and able to cross ploughed fields) And then later from upper managment when the prototypes were ordered to be destroyed? :)

Yes, that was the forerunner of the 2CV, the TPV. The story goes that the original TPV was not quite the...

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Last post by CitroJim
06 Jun 2007, 10:23
Decorating Priorities ! ;-)

by ACTIVE8 » 04 Jun 2007, 10:04

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Check out this link:-

This guy has either got a very understanding other half, or more likely he's single ! :)

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The bit that made me laugh was I quote, Fitted white kitchen units on order!

Normally we all end up getting the units in the garage after her indoors has got her new ones !

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Last post by ACTIVE8
05 Jun 2007, 11:24
Old Xantia TV Advert found!

by CitroJim » 20 May 2007, 16:36

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For some reason I cannot ever recall adverts being on TV for the Xantia in the mid-90s. I can vividly recall the Pug 405 adverts though and the music that went with them, Berlin singing Take My Breath Away remains one of my all-time favourite tracks.

Today Dad has been busy transferring some old treasured VHS tapes of his containing episodes of...

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I now remember why i don't go on Youtube...tried a couple of the links above...and finally realised it was time for bed about 3am...

Like the V6 Xantia drag race one, though :lol: :lol:

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Last post by philhoward
03 Jun 2007, 11:34
How to cause a trauma in Paris with a 406 Coupe

by 504GLD » 29 May 2007, 22:44

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You've seen TAXI, now its LE BOULET .....

fab....

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Yes, thats an old film now! T4XI is out now in Europe, will have to get a DVD shortly of it. TAXI3 can be got from Canada with english subtitles, and WH Smith has TAXI 1 and 2 as a box set in the sale at the moment.

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Last post by 504GLD
02 Jun 2007, 17:50
Activa Insurance Shock!!!

by CitroJim » 26 May 2007, 12:11
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I've just received my renewal quote for the Activa :evil: :(

Before I say how much, I'm 47, 9 years NCB, clean licence, no risks whatsoever. Model driver as far as insurance is concerned. My only claim recently was a new windscreen.

I have used a certain company for the past 28 years and although good, they have got expensive now. Earlier this...

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Thanks for that citrojim 8) I will have to look into it, and see what they can do !
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Last post by ACTIVE8
02 Jun 2007, 13:30
pics of you

by deian » 24 Apr 2007, 21:11
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not car chat as such, but i'm wondering what we all look like?... job, age, location and the like.... not personal info but u know... curiosity killed the cat and all that.... i've always wondered what AndersDK and Mandrake look like.

What is the average age of us here? I'm 26, and still live with mommy and daddy! :(

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My name is Pete, I'm 30 years old, getting married to the wonderful Sharon in September (the day before my birthday, so no excuses for forgetting our anniversary :wink:)

I'm a Fire Engineer and I live in sunny Bucks. I worked for 3 and a bit years as a Sewerman and amongst my favourite sayings id: I've been in that sewer!

my hobbies include...
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Last post by Village
27 May 2007, 19:36
ZX Styled

by rossnunn » 21 May 2007, 01:01

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Am I right in thinking the ZX was done by the Bertone styling house?

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if he wasn't on his hols, he must have left his French curves (not the female type) at home that day! :wink:

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Last post by Village
27 May 2007, 18:35
C6

by wrinklet1 » 16 May 2007, 19:26

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Has anyone seen a photo of the C6 boot or the car with the boot open????
I haven't...have you?
:roll:

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I managed to grab 5 mins today & take my first proper look over the c6.

My impressions? mmm.
I've been left with this tinge that it isn't the car I hoped it'd be.
Why? Well it's not wide enough for a start, or long enough, there isn't as much rear leg room as I expected & everything was much smaller than I thought it would be, right down to the...

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26 May 2007, 18:45
Activa Exhaust

by ACTIVE8 » 14 Apr 2007, 16:38
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Does anyone know of a specialist exhaust place who can do an exhaust for an Activa. I would like to fit a different performance exhaust as the current one on the car is in need of changing soon. So I might as well change the whole lot, and get a less restrictive one. 8)

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Or find a Powerflow dealer - my toy has one and it isn't bad at all...nice sound as well and is in stainless steel!
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24 May 2007, 23:33
French Car Weekend - Prescott Hill Climb nr. Cheltenham

by 504GLD » 11 May 2007, 11:07

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Precott Hill Climb near Cheltenham, home of the Bugatti Owners Club is holding a French Car weekend called La vie en bleu on May 26th and 27th.

There are going to be a few star cars, including the Bugatti Veyron....with ex F1 driver Pierre-Henri Raphanel.

The 2007 Grand Prix F1 Renault and the 1901 Paris-Nice Endurance Race winning Panhard....

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bump. its this weekend!

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Last post by 504GLD
24 May 2007, 22:00
ZX Manuals

by rossnunn » 24 May 2007, 20:07

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Hope I've posted this in the right area :wink:

Do we think this is probably a Haynes manual thats been scanned or maybe a copy of the Citroen PR?

It has document search facilities based on VIN number, engine code and transmission code including key word searches.

:?:

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There was another manual in French floating around on the internet for download last year - looked good but had little more than haynes in it.

You don''t want a Haynes for download do you? - I have a link.

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Last post by jeremy
24 May 2007, 20:17
HDi disintigrating flywheel

by Xaccers » 21 May 2007, 14:43

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I've heard this mentioned several times on the forum, going at around 60K and the possibility of fixing it for good with an after market single section flywheel, but just how common is it?
Also, the hdi engine was developed with Ford right? So is it the same engine in diesel Focus and Mondeos?

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Well I suggest everyone stay away from any cars that share this engine, they are tinny, unrefined and are poo!

The juddering saga continues!

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Last post by mezuk04a
24 May 2007, 19:54
Wouldn't it be interesting if

by rossnunn » 20 May 2007, 22:49

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Top Gear took a Xantia Activa round their track to see how good it its compared to modern cars, see if it can still cut it.
Having said that if TG's past history is anything to go by then they'd probably stage it to loose. :roll:

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Quick Guys.......

:twisted:

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Last post by f00lzz
24 May 2007, 18:04
A Bit Of Fun

by wrinklet1 » 18 May 2007, 23:55

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Hi,

What Citroen would you say Austin Powers would drive?
Any ideas babe??????????????? Grrrrrr
I reckon a SM myself, Yeah Baby Yeah.........
What do you say??????????? :wink:

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a Triumph!!!! would that be a stag!!!!!

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Last post by wrinklet1
20 May 2007, 19:51
C2

by rossnunn » 14 May 2007, 00:03

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Could this be a new version on its way??

Listed on Citroen China's website

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so it is, well spotted batman, wingmirrors & doors give it away

Also the bonnet vents I.D. it as a 206. :wink:

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Last post by ACTIVE8
15 May 2007, 09:05
new 2CV

by 504GLD » 07 May 2007, 21:54

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So what do we reckon on this ?!

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grrrh new beetles

took my little boy to see the latest herbie film and when herbie was racing NASCAR at the end (and winning of course) he sprang an oil leak..... :(

it was cured by taking parts from a modern beetle (that was friendly with herbie :P )

i felt like shouting at the screen .....you cant do that its a golf not a beetle! but i...

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Last post by weety
12 May 2007, 23:42
Help from Admin

by JBUK2 » 11 May 2007, 23:02

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On 09/04/07 I changed my email address within my profile. I then got an email to the new addy asking me to reactivate my account by clicking on the link.
I did this but got an error message - not authorised.

Since then I have been unable to reactivate and use my username. So I have reregistered under a new name JBUK2.

I have emailed the admins...

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It's nice to see forum administrators that actually acknowledge that there is a problem and that they are fixing it, and they HAVE indeed fixed problems, this forums is just as popular as other ones and has hundreds of thousands of users just like other forums. So i'd like to thank alan s and andersdk for being tolerant, fair and thorough admins,...

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12 May 2007, 12:53
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by np » 03 May 2007, 19:23

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Hi to all.Not been around so often since i got my new car in oct.
I`ve nearly done 12k miles since i got it now.Wonderfull car too.Getting about 45 mpg average,plenty of poke,comfortable long distance cruiser,excellent tow car,very pleased.
Air bag light is on again now :cry: :x ,need a new front grill as i hit a pidgeon(?)& i need a new...

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One other thing i`ve noticed on the down sides.You`d think after all these years,Peugeot/Citroen could make bumper insert strips that did`nt rust from the inside out.I had it on the Xantia,but that was 10 yrs old,this is only 3 yrs old! :(

Well it looks like PSA, or their supplier can't make these strips properly, so that they don't deteriorate....

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Last post by ACTIVE8
12 May 2007, 10:54
The Ultimate Q car?

by philhoward » 25 Apr 2007, 21:05
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Starting off from another thread (I don't like thread hijacking, yet i'm guilty of going slightly off-topic)...

...What do you reckon is the ultimate Q-car?

The Xantia Activa must surely be in any top 10 - unbelievable cornering ability and stonking mid-range pull. My personal votes go for a Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD and a Mk3 Cavalier CDi..plus my...

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surely the point of a Q car is that it looks boggo standard but goes like sh1t off a hot polished shovel!

The lotus carlton goes like a rocket and looks like one too!

you need something run of the mill with a stonking big engine. My vote goes to the Cavalier V6, prefferably with some ghetto alloys (steel wheels without wheel trims). It'll look...
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Last post by Village
10 May 2007, 13:50
You Don't See That Every Day

by BonceChops » 05 May 2007, 15:52

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You can put almost anything in the back of a Xantia. I followed this car this afternoon :D :D :D

Well I would have put a picture here but I can't link it from where I posted it and I can't upload images here. Sorry

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What exactly went in the back of a Xantia then?

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It was a motorbike!

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07 May 2007, 11:56

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