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Unscheduled forum shutdown 25/01/2020

by xantia_v6 » Yesterday, 09:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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I had the forum off-line for about half an hour to attempt to fix a couple of issues that cropped up following last weeks software upgrade. I am not sure yet whther the issues are fixed, but it should be no worse...

There will be more software updates in a few days, but I want to sort the current issues first.

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The forum was offline for a time today, due to the server running out of disk space during the daily backup run, a side-effect of the work I did yesterday. I will try to get everything back onto an even keel later today.

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New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

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

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

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

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

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

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24 Jan 2020, 17:49
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

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

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

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

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

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

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

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To All Members

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

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

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
RIP Citronut

by Hell Razor5543 » 02 Jul 2015, 22:45
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It is with a heavy heart that I must let the forum know that Malcolm Goldberger (aka Citronut) lost his fight against leukaemia this evening at 19:00.

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Reading through this thread again has brought back fond memories (and tears).
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02 Jul 2018, 23:58
RIP Roger Bradford

by CitroJim » 18 Sep 2010, 07:23
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From the CCC...

We have just been informed of the very sad and tragic news that CX guru ROGER BRADFORD passed away in his sleep last night from a massive heart attack whilst attending the Goodwood Revival Meeting.

We're sure that all who knew him will wish to join us in offering our sincere condolences to his family.

The news came in last...

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Franklin,

The Xantia is staying with me for the foreseeable future, Jim got to the bottom of the gearbox problem, and I have no plans to let her go......

If you want Rogers family would let me to have a look, just give me a shout....
That is excellent news Steve, lovely stuff! :-D

Will do, thanks Steve.

I sent a photo of the V6 to Matthew...
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18 Sep 2014, 10:49

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Dave Evans

by myglaren » 30 Mar 2018, 18:05

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David Evans, sub editor on Classic & Sports Car has died suddenly at the age of 56. Now, you might be thinking this is sod all to do with Autoshite, but David ran a GSA as his daily driver. While the magazine often focussed on the very top end of the market, David ensured that clubs were always represented. He found great joy in the smallest of...

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As editor of the Citroenian, I can say for certain that it's definitely not David Evans who writes the C5 column. He is very much well and still writing his monthly column.

That's good to hear Kev :D

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17 Apr 2018, 05:45
Gerard Rudd 17/12/1933 to 15/10/2017

by falling-out-with-my-car » 24 Oct 2017, 16:27

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It is with great regret that I am posting up the passing of my Father Gerry Rudd.
quite simply he loved his Citroens from his first ami 8 in the seventies
right through to his Xantia VSX. I remember when I was 22 years old spending every night
for 3 weeks with him in his garage stripping down the gs to fit new rings and the ones supplied by...

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Thanks again everyone. I am sure he would have appreciated your kind words.

The funeral was held on Wednesday the 8th at Kettering crematorium and it is the first time
Ive heard laughter at a funeral, some of the stories people had were amazing.

almost half of the church staff turned out to see him off. the Vicar did the service for us as my Dad...

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16 Nov 2017, 17:15
Ern, CitroJim's Dad and Mentor

by CitroJim » 26 Dec 2016, 20:58
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Today, my father, Ernest James, passed away after a very short illness just shy of his 93rd birthday...

A natural-born engineer and a veteran of World War II where he served in the RASC as a vehicle mechanic and despatch rider, dad taught me from a very young age all about cars, bikes, wirelesses, electrics and everything else that ran on petrol,...

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Glad, too, the day went well, Jim. Such days are important, and will always be remembered. Good, these days, to be able to have humour, smiles, applause and laughter at these times. Long, long overdue, and often just what the departed would have wanted for everyone. Glad a few of us were there, too.
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17 Jan 2017, 11:58
Phil Hunt; Citroenista; RIP

by mad as a citroen » 01 Nov 2016, 21:11

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Hi all

I have some sad news to deliver.

Unfortunately Phil Hunt the well known motor engineer, hoarder and Citroen expert from Dorset died in hospital on Saturday, as you might know he had been suffering from various ailments for a number of years and they finally caught up with him.

A man of many stories and skills he will be sorely missed by...

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Sorry to hear that. I didn't know him, other end of Dorset to me but I do extend my condolences to his family and friends.

Peter

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02 Nov 2016, 00:55
Second Anniversary

by JohnD » 19 Sep 2010, 19:24

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Members from way back will join me tonight in raising their glass in memory of our friend Alan S who passed away two years ago today. RIP mate.

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Worth remembering Alan for his work on Cits.

Yes - He's been gone eight years now. How the years fly by.

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16 Oct 2016, 09:36
Stephen William Farley RIP

by sandybx » 15 May 2015, 21:46

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My brother :cry:
In Wales my brother Stephen died from a broken neck last week. born 13.12.1957 aged just 57 :cry: and Huntingtons Chorea.
Andy Seath my brothers father in law died from Cancer :cry: two days after my brother died.
Funerals on the same day for them both next Thursday
Vince.

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My Mum Lily Farley, who was adopted as a child had a life altering accident she forgot to press the button at a zebra crossing and was knocked over by a car on a 40 mph speed limit road :( I went to see her in Lincoln hospital that night and her leg was terrible she was left wheelchair bound after that :( She was only 57 too. She was in a nursing...

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26 Jul 2015, 22:15
Faith G, RIP

by Ron3 » 11 Apr 2014, 00:46

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One of my lifetime friends died not long ago, from a sudden bout with cancer. She and her whole family were French car owners for all those years, yet only now as I look at this thread to I realize that. And most of those cars are still on the road today -- I wish she were too! She had a great appreciation for art and style, and that makes sense...

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Sorry to hear that Ron, RIP Faith.

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13 Apr 2014, 14:31
Pete Stearnes

by BW » 20 Feb 2014, 21:03

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I'm very saddened to learn that Pete has passed away, he will be greatly missed, a true gent.
From the CCC Scottish section the following sentiments:
Everyone in The Scottish Section has been extremely saddened by the news that Pete Stearnes has died. He was an integral part of all our events and it won't be the same without him.
Pete and his...

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I've just seen this in the Magazine... I'll miss the smile he always had when he saw you... made ever welcome and always had the time of day for you.

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30 Mar 2014, 09:04
ozactiva

by addo » 07 Dec 2013, 07:08

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I note the passing of ozactiva (Mike), a long time Citroën aficionado whose fleet included a V6 Xantia and very clean S2 Activa.

Living outside Sydney on a small property, Mike was a gentle character who sought hard work outdoors as the way to soften a turbulent mind. He had a small white terrier; the facsimile of Tintin's Snowy , that shadowed...

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Tragic news

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07 Dec 2013, 13:14
The importance of family

by Xaccers » 30 Nov 2012, 01:54
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Never in a million years did I expect that when I created this section to honour fallen French car owners we have known and loved I would be adding to it my sister, Joanne Elizabeth Butler, cruelly taken from this world after just 37 years.
She had been suffering from a bit of a cough off and on for about 9 weeks and had taken two courses of...

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Im so sorry Xac i really dont know what to say other than my thoughts are with you.
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26 Dec 2012, 16:58
One Plumber Short

by addo » 05 Nov 2012, 14:55

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A good-humoured Cumbrian, who drove a self-built 203 with transplanted driveline. I'm sure a few members may have seen his car about.

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Said he once tried joining FCF but botched the authentication.

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That's a bit sad, Addo. I'm sure he would have brought a bit of much needed levity here, had he mastered the processes.

Condolences,

Handyman

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08 Nov 2012, 21:44
RIP, Harry Boswell, Ex-Pat XM Owner

by DHallworth » 08 Oct 2012, 20:19

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As most of you all know I imported an XM 2 years ago from Malaysia that was owned byan ex-pat Citroen owner, Harry Boswell.

I've returned from holiday today to find an email from Harry's wife Stephanie informing me that Harry unfortunately passed away last month.

It came as news to me that Harry had been fighting cancer for over 10 years....

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Sorry to hear this :( I'm sure at this moment he's walking around the great Citroen showroom in the sky (which has all models available incidently!) picking out a new car for himself :)

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09 Oct 2012, 21:24
Lolingram.

by G4EIY » 10 Feb 2010, 17:55
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Hi folks,

Sorry to be a bearer of sad news.

I heard a week ago that Laurie passed away early in January this year.

He had been ill for just over a year.

Regards
Brian

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I was sorry to hear that Lol had passed away, it was only last year that he bought my XM to take to France shame he didn't have much time to enjoy it he was a nice man and looked quite fit at that time.

My condolences to his family.

RIP Laurie

Tony Day
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18 Mar 2010, 23:27
Passing of Alan S

by addo » 20 Sep 2008, 14:41

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I don't know if Alan's sons have got onto this forum yet, but the news is posted on AussieFrogs; he has succumbed to cancer after a fairly short illness.

Even when one didn't agree, you had to admire both his determination and willingness to share his opinions/explanations. He did a lot to encourage thorough DIY repairs, and help keep charlatan...

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Condolences to all family. His enthuisiasm and personality live on within the framework of people who knew him. If he is remembered with fondness and respect what higher an accolade can a Man have?

RIP ALAN

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Last post by lexi
16 Dec 2009, 21:20
Vale Alan S

by UFO » 20 Sep 2008, 14:47
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For those that do not view Aussiefrogs on a regular basis, you may not be aware that the worldwide Citroën fraternity lost a great resource, Alan S (Alan Smith) on Friday 19 September 2008.

If you are an Aussiefrogs member, please make your comments at the thread in this link

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If you are not on...

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I only just saw the thread. People like Alan S were the heart and soul of this forum

He gave me lots of great advice.

Sadly missed.

On that note I rarely see a post by Anders these days...is he OK?

Paul B
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24 Nov 2008, 15:40

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