The Off Topic Chat Lounge

Moderator: RichardW

4136 topics

Page 62 of 83
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
60
61
62
63
64
…
83
Next

Announcements

Statistics

Last post

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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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

Replies: 0
Views: 1561

Last post by GiveMeABreak
03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

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

First post

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...

Last post

Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

Replies: 2
Views: 2746

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...

Replies: 0
Views: 7216

Last post by xantia_v6
18 Jul 2015, 09:54

Topics

Statistics

Last post

Full circle

by Sturdybloke » 16 Feb 2006, 17:41
1

2
First post

Yesterday I saw (on T.V) a advert for the new VW Jetta. Is it me or do I seem to be having a case of deja vu as im sure that its been round before........No wait it has been round before :lol: :lol:. So it was called Jetta, then they gave it a few tweeks in 1994 and then badged it as Vento (still the same underpinnings) . Then a few more years...

Last post

Well how about this for a car name!

By the looks of it, you would not exactly aspire to own it, despite it's name. :D
Replies: 19
Views: 912

Last post by ACTIVE8
22 Feb 2006, 08:40
Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec

by mezuk04 » 15 Feb 2006, 09:35
1

2
First post

Well picked it up from my home office yesterday. (Its not a Citroen though).

The colour is a brilliant lovely lightish blue, really really nice. (Its not a Citroen though).

The styling and body on the outside is really quite sexy hehehe, really nice again. (BUT Its not a Citroen).....

...Shame you have to get in to drive.

First time getting in...

Last post

Picked up the Xantia last night, by george its all so heavy.

Steering heavy, pedals heavy.....

Will be a joy to pick up the Focus Estate this afternoon when i get in my home town...oh god did i just say that :shock:
Replies: 19
Views: 859

Last post by mezuk04
21 Feb 2006, 09:13
Anyone any Ideas on how to

by martyhopkirk » 19 Feb 2006, 17:22

First post

Raise the suspension / ground clearance on the ZX / AX - both front and rear?
Only by about 3 or 4 inches really. :?:

Last post

I always found the 2WD BX pretty good in mud (and snow).

Replies: 11
Views: 505

Last post by Homer
21 Feb 2006, 04:50
I know its not french but its about keys.

by PowerLee » 27 Jan 2006, 19:45

First post

Hi

My parents have a 2004 Mondeo.

The car came with 2 x keys.

On the Ford PATS transpomder immobiliser system you need 2 x coded keys to code any more keys to the car, If you don't have 2 x coded keys & you need another key coded its then an expensive trip to Fords

So I advised my mother to get another standard key cut & I would code it...

Last post

Hi

I managed to get one in the end from a friend through his Ford connections for £11.54 :wink:

Much better then the £31 Ford wanted to sell me the same key for :shock:

Replies: 8
Views: 474

Last post by PowerLee
18 Feb 2006, 15:49
Caught speeding DOH

by paranoid » 30 Nov 2005, 14:11
1

2
First post

Just got the letter of intention to prosecute, 10 mph over the limit
What sort of fine am I looking at :(

Is it still 3 points :?:

Last post

As for tailgating that is also one of my pet hates, it also makes me laugh when the person tailgating is trying it on with a pathetic little, or underpowered car !

Dug up an old thread you have...

I was tailgated by an Almera this morning, on the A1 when I pulled into the left hand lane, I wasn't overtaken. The Almera didn't have the power to...
Replies: 15
Views: 946

Last post by Kowalski
17 Feb 2006, 18:37
Activanet

by ACTIVE8 » 01 Feb 2006, 13:16

First post

I went to log on to Activanet, and this page comes up, when you click on the website.

So, what has happened to it ?

Last post

Well, this now comes up with 403 Forbidden, but the forums can stil be accessed

Replies: 6
Views: 585

Last post by mbunting
15 Feb 2006, 18:08
New MOT and engine change

by mbunting » 13 Feb 2006, 17:29

First post

Ok, so one of my hair brained ideas ( which will never actually happen :? ) is to put a 1.9TD engine into an Activa - that way you get reasonable performance, much better economy, and 1.9TD engines are easier to find than 2.0T's !

So, assuming I go through all the jumps and hoops, and inform DVLA etc.. of the engine number change - what will...

Last post

If you REALLY wanted a 1.9TD activa, I would have thought the easier way to do this would be to buy a LHD 1.9TD activa on the continent (that model exists in LHD) and import it to the UK. Then, either drive it as a LHD, or use parts from a £30 scrapper car to convert it to RHD (not as hard as you might think)

Alternatively, buy a 1.9TD model, and...

Replies: 5
Views: 339

Last post by fastandfurryous
14 Feb 2006, 14:37
Man crushed while working on car

by Clogzz » 13 Feb 2006, 15:00

Replies: 1
Views: 305

Last post by mezuk04
13 Feb 2006, 15:05
In the News

by Sturdybloke » 07 Feb 2006, 20:01

First post

I have just seen the news (well known channel with a B in the title :lol:) and one of the stories was about a fuel club. It mentioned a Pipeline card - (also the name of the organization) members are issued with and every time that you buy fuel the card is swiped and points (or money? or prizes :P brucie bonus time....) are awarded to the...

Last post

same here, as you say Para. good updates and it sounds like its getting towards the nos needed. It can't do any harm.....

Replies: 4
Views: 482

Last post by micitroen
12 Feb 2006, 13:01
(O/T) Chip oil for heating?

by dnsey » 02 Feb 2006, 18:03

First post

Only occurred to me yesterday...
If a Diesel will run on veg oil, and heating oil is the same as DERV, will a central heating boiler run on waste veg oil?
Any heating engineers out there?

Last post

and heating oil is the same as DERV,

Nope.

Home heating oil is 28 second viscosity, and is not dyed. It has far less lubricity than road diesel, and (slightly) lower calorific value.

There are two types of home heating oil, one is pretty much the same thing as paraffin and the other is the same as red diesel. Red diesel isn't very commonly...

Replies: 11
Views: 622

Last post by Kowalski
05 Feb 2006, 00:27
Out of Interest

by mezuk04 » 24 Jan 2006, 18:01
1

2
First post

Slightly relates to French Cars :lol:

How many use the A1 between Pontefract and Wetherby in North Yorkshire and how many have driven through the newly opened A1(M) Holmfield Interchange at Pontefract???

What are your thoughts?
And more importantly any compliments to the engineers/people that work on the job?????

Last post

Yes, I read yesterday the latest information from the HA regarding the installation of traffic lights on slip roads, basically its a case of moving the jam somewhere else.

These were tried all over the M27. Not only did they mean that you couldn't gain speed on the sliproad ready to joint the motorway, but they also caused loads of accidents...
Replies: 29
Views: 1487

Last post by fastandfurryous
04 Feb 2006, 22:54
Way off-topic, but... 2-stroke engine fuelling question

by 406 V6 » 03 Feb 2006, 12:31

First post

Hi chaps!

Can someone tell me if i can use petroleum (usually pink coloured myways, lamp use), on a modern 2-stroke engine?
I have an old sprayer we used to use for treating vines that starts on petrol, then we change it to petroleum for economical reasons.
As i say petroleum i could also say biodiesel,/veggie oil...

Thanks for any...

Last post

Lister / Petter diesel engines are the sort of engine that is so over engineered that it will last pretty much forever.

When my parents first built their house they didn't have mains electricity so they used a diesel generator with a Lister / Petter engine. They managed to break 2 crankshafts, some of that was caused by an alignment problem and...

Replies: 9
Views: 406

Last post by Kowalski
04 Feb 2006, 16:53
MIG welding

by ralph » 12 Dec 2005, 13:13
1

2
First post

Can anyone give me any advice about how to get started MIG welding?
Do I need to get on a course, or would I be safe enough getting a MIG, a book, and teaching myself?
I tried getting on a course of nightclasses at my local FE college (Bradford College), but it was full, and I understand all the places get taken up by apprentice mechanics/bodyshop...

Last post

and dont forget to disconnect the alternator (they dislike mig welding).............
Replies: 22
Views: 1098

Last post by weety
04 Feb 2006, 16:52
Confirmed fruit loop?

by bikeboyz » 02 Feb 2006, 21:09

First post

I think I can be confirmed as a fruit loop for sure now. I've just added a 1978 Peugeot 104 GL to my ranks.

my first ebay purchase of a car, took the gamble without seeing it, and its payed off. Bit tatty in places, namely two small holes to weld but seems solid enough. One owner from new, and loads of tell tell signs of a previous loving...

Last post

Years ago back in about 73 or 74 I'm sure that a mate of mines father had a soft top version. Light blue, 2 door +boot. I may be getting mixed up with something else but I know for definate his Simca 1100 rotted in to dust by 79. Broze colour now just part of the earths crust.

Replies: 3
Views: 278

Last post by Stuart McB
04 Feb 2006, 12:52
Forum !!

by ACTIVE8 » 31 Jan 2006, 17:32

Please refer to this thread for information :-

This is because it appears the Forum is now fixed.

8) =D> \:D/

Many thanks for getting it working again. :D

Replies: 0
Views: 165

Last post by ACTIVE8
31 Jan 2006, 17:32
Cheeky Bleeding Monkey

by mezuk04 » 22 Jan 2006, 21:35

First post

Took the GF and her brother to the cinema this afternoon and he had the assumption i would be a 'grandad' driver cause of the car I am driving...bleeding Monkey

Dont worry, it wasnt long till i knocked some sense in him.. 8)

Last post

Although as you can get a T5 with 310bhp, 8) and the styling has changed.

So, Volvo's now have a different image. :)

Replies: 2
Views: 263

Last post by ACTIVE8
31 Jan 2006, 10:44
my first ebay car purchase

by bikeboyz » 30 Jan 2006, 21:54

OK... In a week moment I bought a car off of ebay....

Yeah a tiny little 104GL. 27 years old, one owner from new. 954cc four speed. 86500 miles. Tidy had a little work done over the years, but solid enough. Just doing the wheel bearing on the rear and we'll be away. Runs very sweet no chain rattle at all. This is getting a rare motor, as only...

Replies: 0
Views: 146

Last post by bikeboyz
30 Jan 2006, 21:54
Spark Plugs Differences

by Pheonix » 30 Jan 2006, 17:04

Hi All,

Was just wondering if all of the stuff spark plug manufacturers pump out about their premium ranges was true?

EG Bosch Super4 plugs - Are they really going to do what they say, IE improve fuel efficiency etc? Considering we arn't talking performance cars here...

Just wondered what people thought!

Replies: 0
Views: 86

Last post by Pheonix
30 Jan 2006, 17:04
Test

by OwenP » 30 Jan 2006, 10:46

Can't

Replies: 0
Views: 69

Last post by OwenP
30 Jan 2006, 10:46
Test

by OwenP » 30 Jan 2006, 10:45

Can't post. Help?

Replies: 0
Views: 83

Last post by OwenP
30 Jan 2006, 10:45
Test

by OwenP » 30 Jan 2006, 10:45

Is this gonna work? Just tried to post something in the peugeot section and it comes up Debug Mode, can't insert new words.

Anyone else having this trouble?

Replies: 0
Views: 74

Last post by OwenP
30 Jan 2006, 10:45
Janspeed Rolling Road Day

by bikeboyz » 28 Nov 2005, 14:50

First post

Club Peugeot UK members have been invited by Janspeed to their factory in Salisbury, Wiltshire. We will be able to use their new state of the art DynoJet 4 wheel drive rolling road Katheryn Brown from Janspeed explains,

We can take all cars on our rolling road. We are not purely performance we have 43 years history in the motor trade which...

Last post

Just an update for this as some time has past. We already have members lined up with 504 TI, 504 GLD, 104ZS, 306 DTurbo HDI, and we are allowing visitors to join in for an additional £5, so Renault Alpine GTA Turbo and Peugeot 205 Mi16 are popping along from other clubs. If you would like to get tested, then drop me an email...

Replies: 1
Views: 377

Last post by bikeboyz
29 Jan 2006, 20:57
What are the differences between spark plugs?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 17:37

Hi All,

Am wondering if there is any point to these premium spark plugs the manufacturers keep banging on about?

For instance, one ebay seller is selling these:

But are they actually any different from these:

In terms of what they achieve...considering we arn't talking performance motoring here, only general driving of a 1.0 106 :D

Was...

Replies: 0
Views: 83

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 17:37
Spark Plug Differences?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 15:14

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

Replies: 0
Views: 59

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 15:14
Spark Plug Differences?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 14:59

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

Replies: 0
Views: 65

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 14:59
Differences between spark plugs?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 14:57

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

Replies: 0
Views: 65

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 14:57
Differences between spark plugs?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 14:57

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

Replies: 0
Views: 74

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 14:57
Four wheel drive rescue

by p20 » 26 Jan 2006, 21:42

First post

Hi, sorry this isn't french related, but i know some of you will appreicate the content.
How not to rescue a four wheel drive :lol:

Last post

wonder how thick the ice would have to be to take the weight of a 4x4 going in nose first :shock:

Replies: 2
Views: 299

Last post by weety
27 Jan 2006, 23:16
Speed Camera fines

by bernie » 23 Jan 2006, 21:18

First post

Recent Government legislation changing the Freedom of Information Act gives you access to speed camera offences registered within the last twelve months and is placed on a freely accessible website.

Did you know that every time you go even a mile or so over the speed limit, it is registered and placed on the database? They only send a ticket if...

Last post

How many times...

Replies: 1
Views: 222

Last post by Kowalski
23 Jan 2006, 22:19
IF ONLY ! !

by ACTIVE8 » 03 Jan 2006, 13:51

First post

If only this had been done for the Crazy Frog then it certainly would have made a lot of people happy. :D =D> 8)

This is because although the Citroen advert was shown a few times. It didn't match the amount of times that Jamster wanted the Crazy Frog shown, I.E. every single advert break.

So, I am sure there would have been many more people,...

Last post

I found this picture, and thought it would be very fitting with this thread. :D

Note, the fact that he is hanging by a large thread, and please excuse the text speak below, but in this case it is appropriate.

U can't ring ding ding now NE more M8 !

Replies: 2
Views: 385

Last post by ACTIVE8
21 Jan 2006, 21:37
Plymouth to Dakar rally-BX!

by alastair » 19 Jan 2006, 21:29

First post

Was anyone else up at 1-2am last night?! Brilliant programme on Men and Motors channel about the Plymouth to Dakar rally. It was about a rally from a few years ago I think.
Anyway, one of the cars was a BX! H reg. I didn't see it at the end of the programme, so I don't know if it made it or not, does anyone know?
Looks great fun, I would love to...

Last post

Some good photos of the BX and 2cv here

Replies: 6
Views: 359

Last post by Rob81
21 Jan 2006, 01:31
Astra TD(WHAT WERE WE THINKING!)

by np » 09 Jan 2006, 23:16

First post

After months of telling my wife that the ZX TD WAS the car for her,& the fact that she then wanted a ZX TD :D ,she sees a Astra TD & falls in love with it :x .Ok,so its got the toys,P/S,E/W,C/L etc,but shes only had it a week,& so far its had a new battery,new glow plugs & a service.It would`nt start,so she flatten`d the battery trying.KILLED IT!...

Last post

I have 2 work friends with Vectras.1 a 120cdti,the other a 150cdti.While they no doubt have a good engine,the cars themselfs just feel like any other car.A bit bland.The Xantia feels alot nicer inside,& i think the build quality in mine is better than their newer cars.
We took the Astra to London this w/end.I drove there & back.While it was a vast...

Replies: 12
Views: 612

Last post by np
16 Jan 2006, 21:50
So long.........I'm off to pastures new

by paranoid » 21 Dec 2005, 22:46
1

2

3
First post

Well I have finally done it :lol: I have got the top of the range Rover 75 I have lusted after since 1998 so the Xant will have to take a back seat and eventually find a new home :wink:

To all moderators and good people who have saved me hundreds if not thousands over the last few years thank you very very much.

Especially to a Mr Jon Wood for...

Last post

The guy who is reparing it, reckons its a classic case of not letting the engine run for a while before you turn off.

After a 90 mph run, theory says it should tick over for about 12 minutes, we all know that doesn't happen :?

If it was a high specific output engine with a turbo, for example a Subaru Impreza Turbo, you might recommend letting...
Replies: 32
Views: 2354

Last post by Kowalski
16 Jan 2006, 21:00
Car wanted. Any idea's?

by James.UK » 12 Jan 2006, 22:06
1

2
First post

Jean has killed the Mazda. :( She ran into the back of a big Renault. :shock: The Mazda front slid underneath it and shoved the rad back into the air con etc etc... :cry: No one was hurt, the air bag didn't even deploy. :roll:

She has a brand new Vaux Corsa autotiptonic fingy courtesy car, (has to go back on Saturday).. and she hates it with a...

Last post

Seriously though, I think people of my age (ish) were brought up in cars that were very very basic

I'd agree with that!! Compared to my Vitesse, the BX is positively opulent luxury management class motoring!!

In the Triumph I do have the luxury of 12 volt electrics- but fed by a dynamo,screen washers that are worked by a hand-pump,disc brakes...
Replies: 18
Views: 848

Last post by bxbodger
15 Jan 2006, 17:21
cheap steel wheels/tyres

by ralph » 10 Jan 2006, 11:13

Here's a tip - dealers often have a surplus of steel wheels taken off new cars which have been 'upgraded' to alloys and fatter tyres.

I had a rear wheel stolen from my Xsara last week (thief even took the wheel nuts and dropped the car on the ground). But my day was saved by a Citroen dealer who sold me a steel rim complete with new Michelin...

Replies: 0
Views: 188

Last post by ralph
10 Jan 2006, 11:13
CLASSIC SUPERCAR

by ACTIVE8 » 07 Jan 2006, 14:09

In this weeks Autocar is a classic supercar from Renault. 8)

The car featured is the Renault A610 Alpine. :D 8)

To be found in the local magazine library (WH Smiths) with the cover as shown on this link. To see the article turn to the inside back page.

www.autocar.co.uk

Well worth a read, good article, with useful interesting information.

Replies: 0
Views: 547

Last post by ACTIVE8
07 Jan 2006, 14:09
Hints& tips for driving in france and Belguim

by caveman_si » 19 Dec 2005, 19:12
1

2
First post

Any hints and tips to driving in france and belguim as im off there for wonderful Christmas with the inlaws. Before anyone especially vanny says its, i know drive on the other side!

Also Ive checked the legal things i need for the drive, spare light kit, Gb sticker and a warning triangle and have got them but is there anything else i need? or...

Last post

Cheers gents for all the advice

Just a quick up date.
Great journey no major hassles (well not on the continent at least).

I did have one small problem the hand break cable snapped during my christmas tour, doing a good deed of all things. Lucklily it was after christmas and at my parents in Norwich so not too bad. Managed to get a new cable...
Replies: 15
Views: 1633

Last post by caveman_si
03 Jan 2006, 20:36
Found It!

by demag » 03 Jan 2006, 02:29

First post

I have finally made it back!

When Andyspares died last year I followed the route to here but was having so many major pc problems I didn't log on.

I think my pc died in sympathy with Andyspares and I had to rebuild it with a new motherboard and cpu.

Got back up and running just before Christmas and have been slowly adding programs and going...

Last post

Stay hidden everybody, he cant see ya if ya dont move :P

Replies: 1
Views: 282

Last post by mezuk04
03 Jan 2006, 09:02
New (sort of) member

by Rob81 » 03 Dec 2005, 00:34
1

2
First post

Hi all,

This is my first post here so I thoought I'd better introduce myself. I've been a lifetime Citroen fan (grew up with my parents running 2CV's and CX's, then owned four 2CV's, a Visa RD, two BX's and two Xantia). I run a Xantia TD now (bought from FDV on ebay in April and given the engine from my old written off one).

I've been reading...

Last post

Cheers Stinkwheel - I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions - and yes, I have got it very bad unfortunately....

Four of my first five cars were 2CV (the other was a brown Visa diesel) and I miss them a lot. After the 2CV's, i was charmed by diesel BX's and Xantias. (I'm not sure why I suddenly changed from 2CV's to BX's but think it may have...
Replies: 16
Views: 1039

Last post by Rob81
02 Jan 2006, 12:50
Help with Xantia suspension pics

by 406 V6 » 01 Jan 2006, 18:24

First post

Hi!

Guys, i don't think this fits in the Cit forum, so here goes:
Doe anyone have a nice picture of the rear arm of a Xantia or one of those exploded view type of diagrams with the position of the parts (abs sensor included and a must).

Any help will be Hugely appreciated :D:D:D (track days, here i come!)

Last post

happy new year to you too :wink:

Replies: 3
Views: 278

Last post by zxTd
01 Jan 2006, 19:23
January Car Mechanics

by martyhopkirk » 01 Jan 2006, 16:19

First post

A veritable feast of Citroen bits, a 200K miler ZX (though on its 2nd engine), several ads and so on. Plus a Pug 306 service guide.
Worth a look in the WHSmiths library near you.... :!:

Last post

The ZX project looks good, They mention fitting a new sump gasket in the future.

I can see it leaking still afterwards, I reckon it wants the hockeystick oil seall doing at the same time :wink:

Replies: 2
Views: 286

Last post by PowerLee
01 Jan 2006, 17:45
HAPPY 2006

by ACTIVE8 » 31 Dec 2005, 15:08

First post

Best wishes for the new year to all our members in the southern hemisphere who are already in 2006. Sydney looked great with all the fireworks going off in an excellent display, shown live here at 13.00hrs GMT.

Also best wishes to all the other forum members, in all the other countries that contribute to this great forum. =D> 8)

In advance I...

Last post

we in the UK have another 2 hours to go but I wish all a happy new year where ever your from 8) :wink:

Replies: 2
Views: 265

Last post by zxTd
31 Dec 2005, 22:44
TinTin's cars

by bxbodger » 29 Dec 2005, 23:03

First post

Apart from the obvious 2cv's, there have been a lot!!!

Roll your cursor over them to see them...... :D

Last post

That is very impressive but surely they aren't all right - the Traction 11B looks a tricky one to me!

Replies: 2
Views: 254

Last post by Rob81
30 Dec 2005, 00:25
CRASH

by ACTIVE8 » 23 Dec 2005, 12:32

First post

Well if the average motorist could see this, then maybe they would think twice before pulling too close in front of a truck, and taking away the trucks braking distance.

It really is amazing that they forget physics, and common sense, and think that a much bigger, and heavier vehicle can stop as quick as a car.

They needed various cars in the...

Last post

Aaahh. Once the wheels are locked, mass doesn't come into it, so long as the tyres provide the same coeficient of friction!

(Shouldn't be thinking of work on Christmas day!!)

Jamie

Replies: 4
Views: 477

Last post by allmond
25 Dec 2005, 19:20
Shell Diesel Extra

by eskimoigloo » 16 Dec 2005, 21:31

First post

Has anybody else noticed a massive improvement in performance and smooth engine running when using Shell Diesel Extra in a Xantia HDi... car seems to be a bit rougher and less responsive when using other diesels, do Shell put something in it?

Chris

Last post

Dont forget that after all Total fuel and oil is Citroens recommendation for best results. Just a pity that there is not a Total fuel station near me - Anthony.

Replies: 10
Views: 530

Last post by Sturdybloke
24 Dec 2005, 18:24
Merry X-mas

by 406 V6 » 20 Dec 2005, 10:42

First post

I would like to wish all forum members a Joyfull Christmas full of nice and happy things, especially health.
Take good care guys :wink:

Last post

Merry Christmas to one and all. :D

Replies: 4
Views: 281

Last post by ACTIVE8
23 Dec 2005, 12:35
The citroen bx

by ayden » 25 Nov 2005, 08:09

First post

I was watching a film at work this morning :lol: was called the 51st state and thers a car chase while watching this part of the film i noticed quite alot of french cars especially the citroen bx in fact im pretty sure it was the same one throughout the chase :? pretty sure i saw a 505 estate aswell and a couple of 405's how comes its always the...

Last post

Yes vanny thats the one mate samuel L jackson and peeps. Ive not noticed any Bx's either but mainly due to the missus going oo ooo im on in a sec (shes on screen for a few secs at one of the nite clubs).
I quite like watching them drive round town too as you watch them drive donw one street go round one corner and they appear on another street on...

Replies: 10
Views: 679

Last post by caveman_si
21 Dec 2005, 19:16
Sainsburys bright green diesel !

by nick » 01 Dec 2005, 13:11

First post

I filled my car up with diesel at Sainsburys the other day & noticed a strange thing. When I spilled a couple of drops the fuel was bright green, not just slightly, but almost a fluorescent green like LHM or limeade!

I've never seen this before, derv is usually a very slight yellowy colour but not bright green. A couple of people have suggested...

Last post

The stuff at our local BP is luminous green as well. I was changing the fuel filter on a mates car and I thought someone had maybe put LHM in the wrong place! It looks exaclty the same!

Replies: 6
Views: 521

Last post by wilkobob
18 Dec 2005, 13:49
M25

by ACTIVE8 » 13 Dec 2005, 13:22

First post

So apparently the new widened section of the M25 has now been declared open today, but with past experience of what the M25 is like, it won't take too long before all the 12 lanes get filled up. :)

Last post

It's probably quicker to go - London to Edinburgh Via Glasgow! :roll: :D Crazy huh.. :shock: :(

You can do London to Edinburgh via Glasgow, but you have to go up the M6 via Birmingham and Manchester or up the M1 then accross the M62 to Manchester then up the M6. In either case, its a lot longer or the traffic gets you. Personally my choice would...

Replies: 10
Views: 931

Last post by Kowalski
16 Dec 2005, 14:57
How Accurate Is Your Speedo ?

by G4EIY » 30 Nov 2005, 21:06

First post

Hi Folks,

I have often wondered how accurate the speedo was on my car.

But never got round to doing a check using a measured distance (Mororway Juntions) against time say doing an indicated 60mph.

Then the other day I borowed my sons GPS device, and I was able to do a direct comparison.

Both the speedo's on my Bx's were reading 10% fast at...

Last post

Or, you could find a motorway, cruise at 120 kph (slightly illegal) and time yourself over two kilometres based on the posts at the side of the road.

The posts at the side of British motorways are less accurate than our speedometers.

As fo rthe accuracy of GPS, at a steady speed it is as accurate as you can get. Shame we can't say the same...

Replies: 13
Views: 800

Last post by Homer
14 Dec 2005, 21:42

4136 topics

Page 62 of 83
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
60
61
62
63
64
…
83
Next

Return to Board Index