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Improvements to embedded video links - including youtube

by xantia_v6 » Today, 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:

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The autoshite forum accepts raw links but sometimes fails to embed.

I find that if I wait a few minutes then go back in and edit the post without actually doing anything it will then embed.

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Today, 13:31
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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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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MP3 or WMA When Ripping CDs?

by CitroJim » 19 Feb 2017, 09:02
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Down in my blog we've touched on the subject of MP3 players... Following on from that...

Recently I've ripped a load of CDs for upload to my (vintage) iPod and ripped them using Windows Media Player as WMAs simply because I needed to run iTunes (ghastly bit of awful software that is :evil:) as it saved a lot of buggeration.

The question I have...

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Thanks Steve :D Much appreciated!
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21 Feb 2017, 06:20
Wind Turbine - Off topic and off Grid

by xsaras4ever » 16 Feb 2017, 11:58

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Hello again to you all.

Not car related but we respect the opinions here.

Before the question - imagine you find that Citroen that you really want!!!!! It doesn't make any sense to buy it , its too expensive to repair and you really don't need it as you already have enough cars - but logic doesn't matter, you want it.

For us its like that with...

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I have had a wind turbine for the last 5 or 6 years, I say 'had' as the head bearing failed and the whole lot fell down, as some of my batteries were failing I decided not to repair it and sold it on ebay.

Before you buy one consider your average wind speed because unless its fairly strong don't consider anything less than 2m diameter blades or...

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17 Feb 2017, 09:59
Most Interesting Car For Under A Grand?

by Zelandeth » 12 Jan 2017, 18:51
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This is a topic which has come up recently on another forum I'm on, and has given rise to some interesting ideas and discussion, so I'm shamelessly borrowing it and dragging it over here.

Particularly interesting is how different people define what constitutes an interesting car...also how shocked some folks seem to be at how far out of this...

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My daughter, in Baltimore, ran one of these for several years, it was pretty fault free and would plough through deep snow where all the yank 4x4s failed.
The Turbo S version with 230bhp is essentially an Impreza with a SUV body on top. They share nearly all the mechanicals with the Impreza.

They're a great car.
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16 Feb 2017, 16:24
Strong LEDs for reverse light?

by Axa » 29 Jan 2017, 14:12

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I would like stronger reverse light on both our 2008 Espace and 2006 C5 Break.
Any suggestions?

Ebay search shows this alternative as best match option

Reverse indicators with integrated LED.

And what reverse light led bulbs is best?
Anything stronger then this option

Afak non of our cars got canbus, so no need to pay extra for canbus...

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For that sort of thing, take a tip from old school rally cars - & fit a foglight at the back.

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15 Feb 2017, 23:42
HT Leads

by Deanxm » 14 Feb 2017, 10:37

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I recently re-furbished and cleaned up my HT leads for the PRV engine project but some are just too long, a couple are mouse chewed, one is chaffed and another is too short and corroded with the top of the old spark plug welded into it, I have 1 1/2 sets but with all the good ones gathered together im coming out short by 2 leads.

The usual...

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Excellent :D Lovely result Dean!

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15 Feb 2017, 11:00
RTX starters, etc - & Valeo

by van ordinaire » 15 Feb 2017, 00:13

Following soe well meant, gratefully received & sound advice, I did a little research & found that the brand is the product of a large Chinese manufacturer of starters, alternators & parts for same: mainly, it seems, replacements for Bosch originals.

Interestingly, they only seem to be supplied by ECP/carparts4less.com & - Amazon! (although you...

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15 Feb 2017, 00:13
Was someone looking for a Bosch pump?

by demag » 11 Feb 2017, 17:47

Am I dreaming or did someone want Bosch pump? There's one for sale on a Facebook Citroen page.

Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using Tapatalk

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11 Feb 2017, 17:47
Home audio systems

by wheeler » 06 Feb 2017, 15:44

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Does anybody on here know anything about home audio systems ?
One of my rear surround speakers has packed in so I have bought another set off ebay. The impedance of the original speakers is 3 ohms but the new ones I have are 8 ohms. Can these be used straight onto my system ? I have not tried connecting them yet as I don't know if it can damage...

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Ohms Law.............resistance is futile :lol:

Impedance in this case though.

No Impedance here now

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08 Feb 2017, 16:55
Airbag module location citroen nemo?

by Thechemotor » 25 Jan 2017, 08:52

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Bonjour everyone. If someone could tell me where do i start digging on my citroen nemo car for the airbag unit as i need to reset it. I have no idea where is the location in this car. Any advice will be more than welcome!.
Sorry if this thread has been made before. Im new in this forum.

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Im not familiar with the Nemo But pretty much every Citroen I can think of has the main airbag ECU located under the centre console either in front of the gear lever or behind the handbrake.

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08 Feb 2017, 14:46
Car safety and NCAP ratings improvements!

by Mandrake » 03 Feb 2017, 10:12
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Found this very interesting, what an improvement there has been in NCAP ratings and crash safety in the last 20 years! :shock:

Now granted the Rover 100 apparently had a really poor rating even at the time (1 star) but look at a Xantia, which only scores 1.5 stars: :shock:

The 2017 Honda Jazz on the other hand with a 5 star rating...

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However, the no 1 thing you can do to improve safety is not crash it, and this starts with improving your driving - and yet few of the people who put safety at the top of their list are prepared to spend a few quid and hours of their time improving their driving??

I completely agree with that Richard...
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08 Feb 2017, 14:27
Citroens in museums

by praxibetel » 04 Feb 2017, 09:58

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Hi all,

I dropped by the Haynes International Motor Museum last week, on a trip across the country with some friends.

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Was good to see the Traction Avant, DS and SM on display there, as that's probably the first time I've seen the Traction or SM in the flesh. So I thought I'd post it here, and I was wondering where else in the UK you can...

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Excellent :) I must properly visit the museum again soon... It's been a few years now but more recently I've been to a Haynes Breakfast Club meeting there and the cars that get there are as interesting (if not more so in many ways) than are in the museum!

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Last post by CitroJim
04 Feb 2017, 12:01
Interesting

by Gibbo2286 » 01 Feb 2017, 19:32

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02 Feb 2017, 18:26
Name This Car

by DickieG » 02 Feb 2017, 17:14

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As per the title, what is it?

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I quite like that. Think the grille needs a touch more work though.

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02 Feb 2017, 18:25
BIG French Show Weekend 15th/16th JULY

by Stickyfinger » 25 Jan 2017, 14:53

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As many will know, the weekend of the 15/16th JULY is the date of two big shows for French Car Owners.

Sat.............15th............. French Car Show : Donington Park :
Sat/Sun......15th/16th.....Citroen Car Club Nationals : Abbots Rippon

The Pure Citroen Club will be attending with a stand @ Donington and then many of those members will be...

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Shows are the same weekend mate....Sat and Sunday#

Travel up each day ?

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30 Jan 2017, 02:10
Importing a Car from France

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 19 Jan 2017, 20:33

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well, the Sun holidays have been kind to us again, a foreign jaunt is booked for this summer and thoughts turn to cars, French ones of course.....

Should I see something I really fancy, like a nice tidy, sound 405 na D estate; while I'm in France is it reasonably practicable (more to the point, legal ) for me to....

hand over the necessary cash...

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the sites mentioned provides mostly over-priced saloons,

Probably over-priced by UK prices but in most EU countries second hand cars hold their values much longer than in the UK. The guy in the previous post who travelled from France to buy my Xantia did so because prices were much lower in the UK. When in 2014 we wanted to sell my daughter's...

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Last post by JohnD
25 Jan 2017, 20:37
I am confused!

by Hell Razor5543 » 20 Jan 2017, 18:36

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I know that confusion is a normal state for me, but at this moment I am more confused than normal. I was in Waitrose today, and I found that they had vegetarian Haggis for sale.

Hang on! I thought that the little sods were, at best, omnivorous, and normally were carnivorous. I mean, the Scots use them to guard the borders from marauding...

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Or maybe the Freedom Veggis

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21 Jan 2017, 11:44
Well I have another one then !

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2ltr Petrol Auto, 6th months MoT...Zero rust...a few scrapes and a wing is dented. Auto Box reportedly slips into neutral , well it didn't on the drive home :)

It really does drive very well indeed.

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You must have got lucky, my Bosch drills basically a paperweight and the 2 year warranty is worth jack because I've used the drill for drilling :shock: . I moved to Makita for now and aspire to Milwaukee in the future.

At least the Xantia will help keep a few of its cousins on the road, its not a total loss and you learnt how much fun auto boxes...
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Last post by elma
18 Jan 2017, 01:06
For Citroen owners of cats

by renagade » 04 Jan 2017, 11:38
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Hi ,I am sometimes caught in the rain when my owners let me out. What can they do or fit that will tell them I am on the back door step and that I want to come in. The back door is a full height double glazed unit. ?????? :roll: :roll:

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How about a shaped charge?
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17 Jan 2017, 14:50
What do you know about SB pre-tensioners & joining wires.

by NewcastleFalcon » 14 Jan 2017, 22:23
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Thought the forum might assist here...from one of my fleet...not French but a common problem sufffered also by a French member of the fleet.

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This is what I know. Especially on 2-door cars, where the front seats are regularly moved backwards and forwards, the wiring and or connectors associated with the pre-tensioners routed under and...

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Looks like a good option.
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16 Jan 2017, 11:14
Aston Martin Production Returns to Newport Pagnell

by CitroJim » 14 Jan 2017, 17:58

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I'm delighted to see that a run of DB4s are to be built in my home town again ten years after the last Aston Martin was built here...

I have a special interest as the Aston Martin works is but a swallow's flight from my house...

Full story here

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Have you got your order in Jim?

No, I spoke to them but because they would not offer any discount for being a local I declined.

Everyone on the inside knew, but what on earth were Citroen marketing up to? Now it's too late.

An opportunity truly lost :( The Activa was originally intended to be what became the Pug 406 Coupe... A gorgeously...

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15 Jan 2017, 12:29
Wifi Routers

by Gibbo2286 » 08 Dec 2016, 16:48

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I've just done a new deal with TalkTalk for my broadband, they've sent me a new router.

I've been using a Netgear router for a long time without any problems so do I use the new TT one or stick with the Netgear?

Any comments?

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Could you not replace the mobile with one that is not junk?

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Funny you should say that :) I just ordered a new one today. Wait and see now if it works any better, can't be sure it's not the phone that's junk it might be the locality and quality of signal.

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08 Jan 2017, 13:15
Cold winter starts

by Mandrake » 03 Jan 2017, 17:37

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As we seem to be enjoying a ridiculously mild winter (it was 12 degrees a few days ago here) lets spare a thought for our continental (and Canadian ?) comrades who sometimes have to start their cars (and diesel locomotives!) in temperatures as low as -40 degrees....

:-D

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Glad to know that Scrooge is alive and well :cry:

:lol:

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05 Jan 2017, 05:35
Any email experts?

by Gibbo2286 » 04 Jan 2017, 13:12

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I sent an Email to my cousin with some details about our family tree, she's just called me on the phone saying that the message has come with 'hieroglyphics' , I assume she means coding but I wonder if that's likely to be caused at my end or hers, any advice?

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must be a font thing.

Open email
Select ALL text, Right Click:Copy (or EDIT:COPY)

Open a NEW Email to her, single click where you type, EDIT, Click : PASTE WITHOUT Format:

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Last post by Stickyfinger
04 Jan 2017, 19:27
Citroen C5 Airscape

by renagade » 04 Jan 2017, 11:49

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My God I what a wonderful car the Citroen C5 Airscape is. It was first shown in 2007 and then the facelifted c5 x7 was introduced. I am sure the c5 airscape would give the like of BMW /Audi/Mercedes a run for their money.
Why ho why did Citroen not carry on with the car and get it on sale. I am sure I would remortgage to get one.

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Wow that Tubik looks the dog's duda's. Again they are ahead of the times.

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04 Jan 2017, 14:59
Random Audio Rant...

by Zelandeth » 30 Dec 2016, 15:23
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Rant time. Really do reckon that I'm turning into a grumpy old man.

Is it just me, or has almost the entire world lost any trace of an idea of what constitutes acceptable audio quality? Has listening to the entire world through 0.00001 speakers with a frequency response limited to between 18,000-22,000Hz just become so normal that everyone has...

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Definitely no further comment Jim! :-D

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04 Jan 2017, 14:42
tablet to dash

by jgra1 » 31 Dec 2016, 11:09

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hi all, as some of you know, I am building a budget camper from a generic panel van, in this case a Sevel made Boxer II. Whilst I normally keep things standard, in this van I don't mind making useful additions (the whole van is a modification anyway lol)

I am not that tech savvy, and have never owned a tablet, but I get the impression really they...

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Another option for Android navigation is . Offline maps and reasonably good navigation. I use both this and Tomtom's android apps, Tomtom has a slightly better routing algorithm and live traffic data, osm have more up to date and accurate maps.

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04 Jan 2017, 01:58
XUD Exhaust 'bean can'

by spider » 22 Dec 2016, 21:51

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Certainly fitted to 205 normally aspirated as well as the Visa. Likely to be present on quite a few 1.9 N/A units too such as 405.

I was just wondering what its real purpose is, I've always assumed its to compensate for the shortish exhaust manifold, although I wonder what effects would be experienced if it was blanked off. :-k

Unsure if it...

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I believe it's a resonator to eliminate a certain noise signature at a certain engine speed/load Andy.

I wondered the same thing for some time, and eventually discovered that it is indeed a resonator

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01 Jan 2017, 11:46
I seem to have become the local Vauxhall mechanic overnight!!!

by ekjdm14 » 22 Dec 2016, 13:45
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As per the title it would appear that, some time over the last couple of days, I have become known for being somewhat of a Vauxhall specialist. First thing was a couple from down the road knocked on our door saying they'd seen me working on cars and could I have a look over their Vectra C for them with a view to replacing the alternator as it was...

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I'm allergic to ford and Vauxhall but I quite like your old Cresta Zel
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30 Dec 2016, 16:51
16 Rivets, 2 plates and 6 cable ties later

by Stickyfinger » 28 Dec 2016, 19:06

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and the under-tray is back together.....nice day for lace making

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:? That sounds like a lot of effort for something that is only £30 to replace sticky?

Yes, but it's the satisfaction gained that makes the effort worth it ;)

I saw one of these for a Xantia, paper thin.....

Gabriel's is a real chunky affair...

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29 Dec 2016, 11:43
Insurance company ceiling on NCB

by falling-out-with-my-car » 23 Dec 2016, 13:55

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Hello,

As some of you may already be aware I recently bought a very nice 07 Citroen C5 Exclusive
and I have been having some issues with Insurance companies, which I have learnt a few others have had similar problems.

I have been battling with my old insurance company via emails because they set a ceiling of 9 years NCB on all their policies...

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Nigel, you may be interested in the following I received from Admiral earlier this year. Long story short - they completely screwed up my insurance claim and behaved badly all the way through. Everything got resolved in the end though. This is a small part of what they've sent me over the last year and is relevant to your concerns about NCB.

We...

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24 Dec 2016, 00:02
Windows 7 WANTED

by citronut » 05 Mar 2014, 21:03

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anyone got a genuine copy of Windows 7 with license key they want to sell me cheap :shock: :twisted: [-o< :wink:

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It is possible to buy OEM (new unused) stickers with care. Avoid 'used' ones or shady vendors. I paid £15 for my last 7Pro one a few months ago. Brand new never used, registered immediately online no issues.

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23 Dec 2016, 21:05
Full circle ?

by spider » 20 Dec 2016, 14:09
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Hmm.

Older engines (to be fair usually OHV) chain drive. I'm not going back enough to think about sidevalves, I do not know about these and have not looked.

Newer engines belt drive cam

Newer still: Some back to chain

Older engines (as in 1960's or earlier) typically a paper or mesh oil filter in a bowl / housing

Newer engines neat spin on...

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It' s all box-ticking these days, it seems.

I love the pun, intentional or not! :lol: And the irony of it :roll:
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22 Dec 2016, 05:30
Moving on, finally!

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Must say, I was hugely heartened to hear this announcement today:
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This gives clear notice to the car manufacturers of what is needed. Some already have very capable all-electric offerings, albeit too costly as yet. Expect the Chinese to start offering all sorts soon, which will be a game-changer. They already have 200km+ double-deckers on...

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If Mum is heading through MK at any time, and I can get the time off (and her permission) I shall have to see if you can get to have a short cruise.

James, that would be absolutely brilliant :D I'd really love it!
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21 Dec 2016, 11:35
White Noise

by myglaren » 19 Dec 2016, 00:31

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In one of the threads recently we spoke of the dangers of the flashing lights on emergency vehicles and also the difficulty in locating them by the sound of the new sirens.
This just popped up and may have some relevance.

The series has some interesting clips but not really applicable to French cars

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Not watched the video as I'm pretty allergic to watching any video but are these 'White Noise' revering alarms of the same as the horrid things Tesco and the like seem to fit to their home delivery vans?

They sound like they're faulty... Like a strangled frog with laryngitis...

I also detest the revering alarms like the ones on our dustcarts...

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19 Dec 2016, 10:15
New Information about Father Christmas

by Hell Razor5543 » 13 Dec 2016, 20:44

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First, if any Moderator feels that this is inappropriate I will NOT object if it is removed.

Second, do NOT let any child watch these, as they may find them disturbing. I am NOT joking.

Third, I think that (in the second video) that CitroJim and Myglaren may well have the same attitude towards smokers as the Father Christmases.

Fourth, if you...

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Seems OK to me James.

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13 Dec 2016, 22:04
Car prices

by daviemck2006 » 06 Dec 2016, 00:39

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At the car auction tonight, I chucked the berlingo in to cut my losses with the hg. It did not make its reserve so reentered for Thursday. Some prices reached were ridiculously cheap and some of them sold too. How about a 56 plate ford ka with 38000 miles, 9 months mot, usual ka rust everywhere, £20! Sold! Who cares that it is a rusty ka if you...

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This is the one I'm watching, ebay No 272468076233 close enough to me, 30 miles, to go and have a look if the weather wasn't so sh......ty at the moment.

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06 Dec 2016, 19:37
C6 review

by Mandrake » 04 Dec 2016, 23:30

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Bit of an odd one this, an American reviewing the C6 vs the Fisker hybrid Electric :rofl2:

I'm assuming the C6 is privately imported as I didn't think any where sold to the US...

Strange car that Fisker - a Tesla it isn't!

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Call me odd (a lot of people do!) But I quite like the Fisker. What I don't like is the imitation brick wall down the middle.

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06 Dec 2016, 12:03
Great Car Choice

by ACTIVE8 » 02 Dec 2016, 14:48

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Pleased to see their choice of car! 8-) :clap:

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Great, the Xantia is used to promote BOLLARDS !

this will do wonders for the prices ............hahahaha

Yes the residual value will drop like a sinker! :wink:

:lol:

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Last post by CitroJim
05 Dec 2016, 16:19
Some rather good sound

by white exec » 03 Dec 2016, 16:55

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Apologies up-front for this having almost nothing whatsoever to do with French Cars . . .

During the last couple of years, I've built some modest-sized hi-fi speakers - two of the pairs to provide good sound to go with flat-screen tv's.

The units were made from 19mm MDF, and the speaker drive units themselves were 1 x 5 Pyle Pro PDMW5, and 1 x...

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I promise a blowtorch plays no part in this project [-(

Aww, that's a shame :( I'm good with a blowtorch too... :lol:

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Last post by CitroJim
04 Dec 2016, 07:11
Just passed your driving test? ....

by NewcastleFalcon » 30 Nov 2016, 07:39
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Can you remember the genuine thrill and elation of passing your driving test. I certainly can. Next though on your mind, I need to get mobile, get my own car, and join the magical world of independance and freedom that motoring can give you.

All this often in your teenage or early 20's.

In my test passing era of the 1970's there were no real...

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I am happier with these than I would be a new car - and I can repair them myself.

Absolutely :D It's just like me with Gabriel - far happier...
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02 Dec 2016, 20:48
pure Karma

by Stickyfinger » 30 Nov 2016, 18:42

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30 Nov 2016, 20:10
C4 Picasso forum

by renagade » 30 Nov 2016, 10:03

I have been trying to join the C4 Picasso forum now for two or three day's. I know I have a c5 and not a c4 picasso but the c4 picasso does share the egs6 gearbox so I thought it would be useful. I have been waiting for my permission to log on but I think they are all asleep.

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30 Nov 2016, 10:03
Deep cleaning a MacBook.

by elma » 17 Nov 2016, 22:16

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I've just had a moment of catastrophe trying to drink water and use my laptop at the same time. I coughed and absolutely covered the screen and keyboard in water. The laptop quite sensibly turned off and is now sitting on the radiator drying. I shall have to fetch my tiny screwdriver from work tomorrow and some contact cleaner to make sure it is...

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Yum, apple rice is lovely :D

Pleased the Mac Book is OK James!

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19 Nov 2016, 20:21
Looking for help with "Homelite"

by atr » 17 Nov 2016, 15:51

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Hi
Does anyone know the Email of a tool manufacturer called Homelite? odd as it is - I wasn't able to find it on their website. if you know, it will be a great help, otherwise I'll have to send them a letter (you know, the one with an envelope and a post stamp....).
Thanx.

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Thanx V6. great! I'll turn to them. I hope that they have the service manual for it. I now have a point to begin with.

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19 Nov 2016, 10:41
Had to smile...

by white exec » 17 Nov 2016, 10:02

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On a local on-line For Sale site this morning . . .
For Sale – Peugeout 306 Boulevard 1.9 diesel

Three previous owners, €1700 etc etc
Surprised it didn't say Good Runner 8-[

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Undertsood. :roll:

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18 Nov 2016, 08:40
Theoretical engine change vs DVLA

by spider » 30 Oct 2016, 20:44

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I was wondering about this as there's not enough sensible information that I can see.

Its clearly stated if you increase your engine CC you have to provide details so that either you pay more tax due to emissions or for older cars (the part I'm interested in) if you go from < 1600cc to greater than. It clearly states for this that the tax is...

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Ahh good. So no retrospective action needed with my little trailer then :D

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09 Nov 2016, 10:35
Insurance NCD

by elma » 29 Oct 2016, 10:43

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Has anyone else had the problem where you start a policy with a certain amount of no claims discount, say 10 years, and when the policy ends they try to fob you off with proof of NCD for 5 years.

I've fallen foul of this scam 3 years ago and lost 2 years as I didn't notice. Last year I had a week long argument with the insurer and finally got my...

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My cheapest quote is tesco funnily enough, i'll keep an eye on that!

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06 Nov 2016, 15:34
Gazoline Magazine-Drawing of the Month

by NewcastleFalcon » 30 Apr 2016, 23:52

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The French Magazine Gazoline is dedicated to la voiture ancienne which I translate as the classic car, and features each month a drawing of the month. The syle of drawing is one which I very much like...tintin-esq or more accuratley Ligne Clair like that of Thierry Dubois, and Jean Luc Delvaux. The drawings are usually by Francois Roussel.

This...

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A small benefit of self-levelling suspension!

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05 Nov 2016, 20:53
An Appeal For Forum Funds...

by CitroJim » 24 Aug 2016, 13:58
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Sadly, a reality of life is that running a forum such as this one costs money. Each month almost £25 has to be forked out to pay for the hosting servers and every so often the domain registrations require renewal...

Luckily the admin staff work for free :lol:

To meet these costs I'd be most appreciative if any members would care to make a...

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Please send me PM bank details, I'm paypal averse.

I have had £££ worth of advice and interesting stuff to read here and sold a car so happy to chip in a bit.

Thanks Richard, much appreciated :D

PM me back your full name and address and I'll send you a set of FCF stickers, one round 'tax disc' style and one rectangular, by way of thanks...
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03 Nov 2016, 12:45
Wikipedia.

by demag » 02 Nov 2016, 12:24

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Hiya,
Well not strictly French car chat but could help if you were looking for some info. Every year around Christmas I donate a tenner to Wikipedia as its a none profit organization and as we all know it has a wealth of information that is easily tapped.
I have nothing at all to do with them but think it is a small price to pay for the...

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I do exactly the same thing Dave... Have done for several years now. Often I'll just browse it and always seem to find an article of interest...

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02 Nov 2016, 14:42

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