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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses - RESOLVED

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Finally, after a month of sending repeated support requests to Microsoft, and spending quite a bit of time researching and rewriting some of the forum software to be more RFC compliant, we have been advised that Microsoft are no longer blocking our emails.

Note that in the meantime, to reduce the quantity of bounced emails, we have adjusted the...

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16 Jul 2019, 16:23
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

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

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

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

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

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

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

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To All Members

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

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

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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

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

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

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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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Best Wax & Polish inc. Colour Restorer

by Pheonix » 13 Apr 2006, 21:52

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Hi All,

Just thinking my car could probably do with a polish and wax soon as the paint work is looking a little tired.

There are also a few light scratches which are down to the undercoat and therefore slightly white on the roof, so ideally I'd like to clear these up a bit.

Was wondering if these colour replacement wax products are any good?...

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Windows are easy and cheap to get shiny- just dilute some vinegar in water, put it in one of those cheapy hand sprayers, spray it on the glass, wipe it over, and rub it with screwed up newspaper.

They will gleam like they've never done before 8)

Meant to add, scratches down to the primer can be dealt with by using the cheapo smart fix: kids wax...

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Last post by bxbodger
18 Apr 2006, 10:28
Can somebody please identify this car????

by born2die » 11 Apr 2006, 18:50

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I just dont know what it could be??

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Thanks how are you finding quizzila :lol:

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14 Apr 2006, 22:26
E-bay advice please

by ssray » 10 Apr 2006, 21:16

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As i`m selling my BX estate on e-bay soon it has mot till nov and 5mths tax,i hav noticed that a lot of cars on e-bay are sold with no tax, so am i in a better postion to sell if i leave it taxed or should i sorn it and just leave the mot on it?
Cheers Ray

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Factor the road tax into the price you want - make it clear in the advert that there is a minimum you will take for the car - sans tax, and a desired amount where the tax would be included - offer to negotiate the tax on the final price if it does not hit your minimum.

E.g. I just sold my ZX on eBay - I wanted £500 for the car including the road...

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Last post by martyhopkirk
11 Apr 2006, 16:27
hdi tuning boxes for citroen and peugeot

by 1939 » 11 Apr 2006, 15:49

sorry guys the post is 18 eurs £12 sorry about that

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11 Apr 2006, 15:49
hdi tuning boxes for citroen and peugeot

by 1939 » 11 Apr 2006, 15:47

just bought a hdi tuning box from germany and fitted it the tuning box was 99 eurs in enlish money £70 post is 18 eurs £12 the box and the help from the guy called andre is great very help full the fitting instructionc are in english also come s with a 14 day money back warrnty is you dont like it 2years full warrnty on the tuning box if you email...

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11 Apr 2006, 15:47
Diesel SM....

by Rob81 » 29 Mar 2006, 12:27
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What's everybodys thoughts on this?

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It also contains further information, and pictures about the offset big ends that fastandfurryous has mentioned about in his previous post.
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11 Apr 2006, 10:49
Renault breakdowns & other M1 spots

by PowerLee » 09 Apr 2006, 14:47

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Hi

Today I travelled up the M1 from junction 15 to 33 & back again to collect something I won off Ebay.

On the northbound trip I spotted TWO, not one but TWO Laguna IIs & 1 early Scenic broken down on the hard shoulder.

On the southbound return trip I spotted one early Megane broken down.

Now what does this tell us about Renault reliability...

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Here is some information listed below, from a Delorean specialist in the U.K.

Q: Are they all the same colour?

A: All cars left the factory in unpainted stainless. Some were painted at dealerships, others have been painted due to body damage. The interior came in two colours, grey and black, with the exception of two of the three gold cars...

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10 Apr 2006, 14:03
French car members meetings.

by James.UK » 17 Mar 2006, 14:40

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Anyone interested in organising meetings this year? We have had a few in the Northern area and I have enjoyed them all :) And met some very nice people in the process...

It's a bit cold at the moment but it will soon be spring, so maybe nows the time to sort things out, lay some plans, fix some dates, before we all get too busy..

I have missed...

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I'm up for a meet!

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Last post by f00lzz
09 Apr 2006, 09:09
Motorway Cameras.

by demag » 07 Apr 2006, 22:50

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Just received this minutes ago:

Subject: M42 Junctions 3 to 7b Speed Cameras
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> Guys, I have been given some reliable information from a friend in the
> know (road testing cars).
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> As of the 1st April 2006 the new digital automated tracking system
> between junctions 3 & 7b on the M42 is scheduled to go live.
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> There are 276 Digital Cameras...

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The 'specs' enforcement camera's have been in use at roadworks on the North bound side of the M42 after J10 at roadworks for some weeks untill recently. Just to be different...I think they are better than the Gatso type because you don't get the 'slam on the brakes' at the camera scenario and anyway... how do you get drivers to stick to the...

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Last post by f00lzz
09 Apr 2006, 08:53
Xsara and c5 owners opinions please

by den169 » 14 Feb 2006, 11:05

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Hi guys been looking for a xsara or c5 estate diesel. Now a towbar firm i know says don't get a c5 everyone who comes in for a towbar moans about faults and problems with the c5 just wondered if anyone here can give me there opinion on the c5 are they trouble would i be better going for the xsara or sticking with a xantia like i have now.
cheers

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The c5 is multiplexed, like the later 406, current 307 and various other cars.

All of which seem to have major problems with the electronics. To me, that's far too much of a co-incidence.

Personally, I don't think PSA have quite worked out how to make a multiplex system on a car that actually works properly.

Get something with a proper wiring...

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Last post by PowerLee
07 Apr 2006, 19:34
well done to citroen's hydractive

by deian » 29 Mar 2006, 21:26
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i must admit, citroen have hit it right on the head with this hydractive suspension business,

how on earth other manufacturer haven't cottoned on to this technique?

I know many are sceptical, but a after reading a few articles and a few hours on a forum, it will be plain clear that it's just basic hydraulic/pneumatics that works well, and above...

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Better than traffic lights, do it at the car wash....Their were about 3 cars infront and 2 behind so i thought i'd have a wee play.......HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW....something out of the seven dwarfs me' thinks.

It was brilliant looking at the people in disbelief lol
However they may have thought I converted a normal car to a pimp mobile and...
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Last post by mezuk04
05 Apr 2006, 08:26
For when life gets a bit boring...

by andmcit » 03 Apr 2006, 22:25

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Or IF you fancy standing out from the crowd...
Yes, and it is French car related!

Go on, you know you want to!! :wink:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll: :lol:

Andrew :wink:

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Checking the bands website, as I have never heard of them.

Have you ?

Yes I thought not. :D

I found only one picture that shows the vehicle, and only in the background.

The band looks very nice, :wink: can't say the same for this vehicle.

That conversion must have taken quite a bit of work, time and money.

Although as to who would...

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Last post by howiedean
04 Apr 2006, 21:24
Cit Peugeot mist jets.

by James.UK » 07 Feb 2006, 03:44
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Having had a really good look at what would be involved fitting 407 jets to a ZX I have come to the conclusion that the best way to do it would be to drill holes and fit Xsara jets on top of the bonnet in the usual place. :roll: :?

Personaly I will keep the existing ones on the ZX for the time being.. But will change those on the Peugeot 306 for...

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Update.. The back of the jet (furthest from screen when in place) is held in by an upside down shaped plastic 'tick'.. The short leg restricts it from moving downward. So I cut about a 64th of an inch off of it, and that has allowed the back edge to move downward, thus raising the position that the water from the jet hits my screen.. It works fine...
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Last post by James.UK
01 Apr 2006, 16:39
The most reliable cars!

by Honda » 24 Mar 2006, 20:07
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This forum is all about reliability and repairing. Since some members are asking advice on which model to buy, and since many live in UK, check this link with relevant statistics obtained in UK about reliability by brand:

>>> Reliability by brand in UK <<<

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I still think that the Cit ZX 1.9 diesel pre 1994 facelift was one of the most reliable cars ever built. :D After 14 years, mine is still in better condition and more reliable than some two year old cars on the road when I first started driving... The fact that there doesn't seem to be a comparable replacement for it is a worry though, :? but...
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Last post by James.UK
01 Apr 2006, 14:09
Mobile PayPal

by ACTIVE8 » 24 Mar 2006, 16:52

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Apparently PayPal is going mobile.

It's being tested in America by Ebay, and is due to be released in America, Canada, and the U.K. within the next few weeks.

Here's a link so you can look at the news report.

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Yes there can be problems but when you consider the amount of transactions everyday its not bad going is it to only have a few reported problems?Shame about thier fees though,must be making millions.

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Last post by matt
29 Mar 2006, 16:35
BX vs. Xantia

by deian » 16 Mar 2006, 22:10
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Which is best, I know some of you will be biased about your own cars, and of course the Xantia is the heavier more modern replacement for the BX, but which do you prefer? I've got a mk2 xantia, i've been in a BX ages ago and found it quite good. But I love the Xantia, and it's gotta be the best car i've ever driven ever. Both are different. Both...

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:!: I vote for the BX :!:

I've found the Xantia is better built, with less plastic, and also less noisy. However, it got too heavy! Too heavy for the available engines, any way.

Have droven the BX 16V and the Xantia HDi. Sold both for reliability problems, but the BX 16V provided an incomparably better driving experience.
Aceleration on the...
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Last post by Honda
29 Mar 2006, 14:34
DS design inspires owner to make his car more aerodynamic !

by ACTIVE8 » 09 Dec 2005, 13:13

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This apparently has a Citroen connection :shock: according to the description below the picture.

Although I would rather have a real 8) DS, than a Robin based so called look alike. :D

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Although it's possibly a tad too low in the bonnet that 2CV looks like it's been modified to take a GS engine thus requiring the longer nose & wings - if it has it's been converted better than some I've seen...

Andrew

So, if that 2CV does have a GS engine in its modified front end, then I suppose it should be called a 2CV GT. :wink:

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29 Mar 2006, 08:26
How to improve the IR plip?

by Sturdybloke » 25 Mar 2006, 19:51

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Its nice to have a Citroen that needs no mechanical ( :shock: But for how long?) work doing to it. But The other day got me thinking, as it was raining and I was taking a brisk run across the compound back to the car I noticed that the range of the remote locking plip is not that good. So, the next day in the dry I was testing the range of the...

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I always found they were worse in the rain.

How about turning the reciever upside down and putting the plastic bubble outside the car? :lol:

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Last post by Homer
28 Mar 2006, 14:12
Xantia ACTIVA questions... (vs BMW e30 325i)

by deian » 05 Mar 2006, 12:39
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Having previously owned an e30 325i (170bhp 2.5 inline 6pot), I'm wondering whether an Activa would closely match my needs, I miss my old 325, but one of the many reasons of not buying another one is the fuel consumption. SO...

I know the Activa has 150bhp and is probably lighter, so power to weight ratio would be good, how solid is the engine on...

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I agree the CT lump is a bit slow and tedious.....until you wind the boost out :wink:

(207bhp/247lbft on the rollers last year in a friends) :lol:
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Last post by Kitch
27 Mar 2006, 16:48
Staying in the fold..

by mbunting » 23 Mar 2006, 16:48

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Well, I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that my plans to leave french cars in favour of a Rover 420sdi have suffered a setback caused by my purchase of what may be another ebay bargain ( 3 of 3 now ) - a 405 STDT estate !

Needless to say, the 2.0 GTX estate will soon be up for sale. A shame because it's a great car, but I simply can't afford £15...

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Hi

Yeah that should be fine, Ill have a look in the loft over the weekend & see if theres any other 405 related bits up there.

Its about time I had a big sort out, Theres 405 bits dotted all round the house lol.

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Last post by PowerLee
25 Mar 2006, 15:16
Veggie oil price increase

by FrenchLeave » 16 Mar 2006, 17:04

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Went shopping today, the price of veggie oil has suddenly shot up from 35p a litre to 50p a litre in both Aldi and Asda.

By the time you add fuel duty (as we all do), that destroys the financial incentive to be eco-friendly.

Ah. well! Back to the derv pumps.

Derek

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Still £1.25 for three litres in local Morrisons.

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Last post by micitroen
22 Mar 2006, 20:27
Does anyone have a gobbledeegook translator...?

by andmcit » 16 Mar 2006, 22:06

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Over the years I've got used to incomprehensible listings on ebay but does anyone have a spare Citroen anteater!?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sad really isn't it - you could give him the benefit of the doubt and say he's foreign, but I feel from the description it's just may be due to other reasons....

:wink:

It's beyond...

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Well the auction appears to have been edited yet again, because all the odd excessive spaces have now gone. Although the spelling, including missing letters has still not been attended to. :roll:

Also now it appears the auction has been ended early. [-( Maybe he's thrown the rattle out of the pram,
and doesn't want to sell it anymore, it's...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
22 Mar 2006, 13:06
At the auction..

by mbunting » 20 Mar 2006, 20:18

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At the auction in Chesterfield tonight, there was a nice looking 405 (curved dash) petrol which only bid to about 150.

There was also ( which I had my eye on ) a 5dr ZX 1.9D - very good condition internally and externally - pretty new tyres all corners, spare unused, clean, straight, two lady owners, plenty of mot.

They came around to starting...

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I asked the guy to pop the bonnet, I undid the radiator cap - the car enthusiastically responded by washing my hands, mouth, nose and glasses with high pressure coolant :o ( it was coolant, not water, and luckily it was cold !).

Needless to say, soaked, I put the cap back on, shut the bonnet, and let the driver take it into the hall, and it bid...

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Last post by Kowalski
20 Mar 2006, 23:56
What would you do if there was a world catastrophe

by 406 V6 » 13 Mar 2006, 23:10

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Just to spice things up a bit and to give some ideas. One never knows...

Okay, what would you do, if, for any out of this world reason, severe floodings, sudden temperature drop, nuclear winter, etc (name another apocaliptical scenario), all the power would cease, or become extremely rare. How would you deal with this, and manage to, well,...

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A lot depends upon the catastrophy - and whether or not you're in a position to miss it's initial onslaught! You'd need a different strategy for short term upheavals or for long term survival. Initially (in either case) it'll be the basics: water, shelter, warmth and food; and possibly first aid...

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Last post by davek-uk
17 Mar 2006, 10:54
Anybody want to talk me out of it??

by ssray » 14 Mar 2006, 10:37

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As we are moving soonish i am thinking of getting rid of my bx estate(1.9d na) as i will have to spend more time on the m/way.
so i`d like something quiter and more able to cope with modern traffic.
the budget is probably what i can get for the bx(2-300) +400ish.
my list is vw passat,xantia or zx all non estate versions.
i like the first not sure...

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the build quality of the BX might not be as high as the XANTIA but a BX is easyer to mend and far less complicated,you oviously are not driving it right if its not keeping up with modern traffic,my daugters dersh keep up and its only gas flowed 602cc,BXCLUSIVE for ever
regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
17 Mar 2006, 10:51
leeds stainless exhaust reccomendation

by mipster » 03 Mar 2006, 10:03

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I need to replace part of the exchaust on my 2.1TD Xantia, and I'm thinking of going stainless.

has anybody got a reccomendation on a supplier in Leeds? or nationally that delivers.

mipster

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And to answer myself....

I did't go stainless on the xantia but I've just picked up the xsara after having a full system fitted by longlife in leeds.

Service was excellent and the exhuast looks really good. They have my recommendation.

mipster

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16 Mar 2006, 15:17
industry standards for technicians

by pugxpert » 10 Mar 2006, 09:04
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did you know there are industry standards being rolled out for automotive technicians? Its a bit like corgi register for our plumber but for cars.Each technician will be assesed for skils at 3 posible levels,service,diagnostic and master technicians.with modern day cars getting more complex i see this is a good idea as far too many people work on...

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modern day cars are more complex ,but when they go wrong you need to know the systems ,water in electronic units is the worse you would not beleive the greif that causes and how long it takes to find.i see maim dealers having 2 parts to a workshop one side doing routine servicing and the other doing diagnostic work.
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15 Mar 2006, 17:56
A Different Registration number !

by ACTIVE8 » 16 Jan 2006, 18:49

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I wonder if this seller has sold any of these to a French person, or if any have been fited to a French car. :) LOL

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Its back again, with a fiver knocked of the price;

...still no bids!

Wow ! :shock:

Amazing price reduction now it's a bargain !

NOT !

Yes, even now there are still no bids !

Which is not surprising.

Looks like it will be relisted again !

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Last post by ACTIVE8
14 Mar 2006, 12:41
Cylinder Head Locating Tool Set for R16 1150 series

by sveris » 20 Feb 2006, 22:07

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Everybody,

I'm a new memeber as of this afternoon, and am active on the Yahoo Groups for lotuseuropa and renault16. Another memeber of both groups suggested that I post this information on Froggy Forum, and a member there suggested this forum.

I have a set of Renault Head Locating Tools for the R16 1150 engine series, that I purchased in the...

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Here is the latest information concerning the tools set.

The two (2) locating dowels will now be made of 416 stainless steel. That way, nobody will have to be concerned about corrosion.

The U-gauge will be a cast out of urethane resin. The prototype was drop tested on concrete about 10 times, and it held up just fine. A picture of the Renault...

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11 Mar 2006, 21:29
Crushing a 307 (blokes a bit peed with it)

by simonelsey » 05 Feb 2006, 17:59
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Just found this link for crushing a 307 .

I think hes a bit peed of with the car.

worth a look

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It would seem that the forum at crushmy307.co.uk has been a bit quiet recently and might have run out of steam at the moment. Although the man who started it, called Mark could be getting inspiration from an unlikely source. :wink:

The most up to date post is from him about a link, and the possible source of inspiration. The details of the link...
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Last post by ACTIVE8
10 Mar 2006, 10:28
Interesting Programme

by ACTIVE8 » 08 Mar 2006, 12:09

Classic Car Years 1970

If you missed the above programme, which was shown last night on Tuesday 7th March then all is not lost, as it's being repeated. The programme is on the Men & Motors channel, and is repeated on Wednesday 8th march @ 11.00hrs, and on Thursday 9th March @ 14.00hrs.

The programme is very interesting, and features the...

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Last post by ACTIVE8
08 Mar 2006, 12:09
changing car- insurance question, also tax/mot

by deian » 05 Mar 2006, 00:02

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how easy is this? Ok here's a scenario:
I have a policy with the AA (fortis), and i'm gonna buy a new car, not sure which car i will buy, i finally decide to buy one say 250miles away, is it possible to call the AA, give my policy number and say, can you change the car to this now ?? what happens then... do they say yes sure, it will be £40 more...

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Changing from a M reg Peugeot 106 1.4d to a nice Xantia TD, best one i can get, (best being T reg (ish) 2.0Hdi 110 Exclusive).

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Last post by deian
06 Mar 2006, 20:29
Clean BX on ebay, but look closer........

by bxbodger » 02 Mar 2006, 14:20

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Have a look at this-

Good description,in English without the usual misspelt ebayese in big coloured letters- seems a straight car with virtually no mileage on it , but then look at the pics- they appear to be two different cars :?:

One has a UK reg, but the frontal/nearside shot appears to show a DUTCH registered car of a slightly different...

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I have to say i know the seller pretty well and i can honestly say this is a lovely BX, nothing in the slightest bit sinister. I think the lack of pics is more down to the fact he's not got a digital camera.

If it wasnt a diesel it'd be sat in my driveway right now.

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Last post by Ian Fearn
03 Mar 2006, 18:41
Ipods in Citroens

by p20 » 23 Feb 2006, 16:57

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Anyone fitted an Ipod to a car and managed to use the steering wheel controls to change tracks? I'm using a Sony head unit with 10cd autochanger and i'm thinking of changing to an Ipod. At the minute the steering wheel controls can do everything, change disc/track, cd or radio. Like the idea of having all my music availebl without having to carry...

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Cheers. That looks like the kind of thing i'm after. :)

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01 Mar 2006, 16:17
What The ! !

by ACTIVE8 » 24 Feb 2006, 15:46
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Take a look at this, and it appears to be a picture of a dark coloured right hand drive 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport.

Although, as with anything in life the devil is in the detail, so please look at it more closely.

O.K. as it's not too obvious from that front picture what's wrong, so now look at the other pictures in the auction, and all will be...

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Reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson driving from the back seat using a bit of rope and a couple of umbrellas.

Yes, I remember watching Jeremy Clarkson doing that.

Although this so called conversion really takes the biscuit, for a complete (rope pun) lash up. Looks like this is the way the founder member of DENSA, and his mates make their living !
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Last post by ACTIVE8
27 Feb 2006, 14:49
I want that one!

by Rob81 » 05 Jan 2006, 11:11
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Look at this! Isn't it just the most beautiful car you have ever seen?!

Look at the rear leg room! Is a Prestige Turbo 2 the ulitmate CX?

Strange that the bidding is in US Dollars though - guess the seller is American.

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Well so far with the the car being listed three times so far with the possibility of even more. :) LOL
As the seller seems to think it will get more, I like bxbodger would like to know what the reserve is set at.

It would appear that there has been one bidder that has bid in both the second, and third auctions who is gdp1967. As bxbodger said,...
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Last post by ACTIVE8
23 Feb 2006, 11:02
Full circle

by Sturdybloke » 16 Feb 2006, 17:41
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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...

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

by mezuk04 » 15 Feb 2006, 09:35
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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...

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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:
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21 Feb 2006, 09:13
Anyone any Ideas on how to

by martyhopkirk » 19 Feb 2006, 17:22

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

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

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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

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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...

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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:

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

by paranoid » 30 Nov 2005, 14:11
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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 :?:

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

by ACTIVE8 » 01 Feb 2006, 13:16

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

So, what has happened to it ?

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

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

by mbunting » 13 Feb 2006, 17:29

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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...

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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...

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

by Clogzz » 13 Feb 2006, 15:00

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13 Feb 2006, 15:05
In the News

by Sturdybloke » 07 Feb 2006, 20:01

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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...

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

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

by dnsey » 02 Feb 2006, 18:03

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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?

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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...

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

by mezuk04 » 24 Jan 2006, 18:01
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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?????

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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...
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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

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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...

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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...

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

by ralph » 12 Dec 2005, 13:13
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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...

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and dont forget to disconnect the alternator (they dislike mig welding).............
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Last post by weety
04 Feb 2006, 16:52
Confirmed fruit loop?

by bikeboyz » 02 Feb 2006, 21:09

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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...

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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.

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

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