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anybloodybody · Unread post by **anybloodybody** » 11 Mar 2009, 20:36

Whilst trying on my new anorak on Tuesday evening, I decided to record a programme called 'The French Connection' on the M&M channel.

The programme was about the history of Citroen and its cars.

The presenter (Chris Goffey) showed an Activa and he said, "The best handling car I think i've ever driven, super cars included. This is my tip for a future classic."

I was so excited I called my wife & kids to come and look at the telly programme.
The wife was so excited she called the men in white coats.

I will repeat the presenters quote to my wife the next time I throw more money at my car.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 11 Mar 2009, 21:19

Excellent! Would have loved to have seen the programme

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 11 Mar 2009, 21:38

I've got it saved here somewhere on my PC as an AVI. Most of the show is about the Traction and DS. He managed to fit the BX, Xantia, Xm etc into the last three minutes...

If I can find it, you're welcome to a copy.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 12 Mar 2009, 10:32

Apparently Jon Bentley, yes the guy from the Gadget Show, has also tried an Activa and loved it, he's a presenter now, but previously was behind the scenes on motoring programmes, check out the credits at the end of old episodes of Fifth Gear, Top Gear, amongst others!

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 12 Mar 2009, 10:36

anybloodybody wrote:Whilst trying on my new anorak on Tuesday evening, I decided to record a programme called 'The French Connection' on the M&M channel.

The programme was about the history of Citroen and its cars.

The presenter (Chris Goffey) showed an Activa and he said, "The best handling car I think i've ever driven, super cars included. This is my tip for a future classic."

I was so excited I called my wife & kids to come and look at the telly programme.
The wife was so excited she called the men in white coats.

I will repeat the presenters quote to my wife the next time I throw more money at my car.

Yes I have seen this, and it's very interesting on the history etc, although it could be more detailed at the end on recent models, therefore a longer programme, or a two parter might have been better!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 12 Mar 2009, 12:47

Ross_K wrote: If I can find it, you're welcome to a copy.

Ross, that would be magical, thanks

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 05 Jul 2009, 00:20

Well Jim you'll be happy to know I found the disk eventually. I'd recorded it on my DVD recorder so it's in mpeg format (thought I had it in avi...). Drop a PM with your address and I'll bung it in the post at some stage during the week.

BTW here's a screencap of the Conservatoire's Activa:

KevMayer · Unread post by **KevMayer** » 11 Jul 2009, 11:21

Hello Ross_k,

How big is the file... too big for email ?

Maybe it's time to venture into the world of YouTube. Do you know how to cut the video up and just post the ACTIVA bit. I don't know..but I bet someone here does.

It would be very useful to show the other half why I still have my ACTIVA.

Unread post by **myglaren** » 11 Jul 2009, 14:05

John (JGR1) and Kev (Red Dwarfers) have both posted YouTube videos so know how to go about it if help is needed.

Apologies for volunteering you two

8)

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 13 Jul 2009, 11:41

Ross_K wrote:Well Jim you'll be happy to know I found the disk eventually. I'd recorded it on my DVD recorder so it's in mpeg format (thought I had it in avi...). Drop a PM with your address and I'll bung it in the post at some stage during the week.

BTW here's a screencap of the Conservatoire's Activa:

Ah,

an Xantia with the "shiny" trims as they are meant to be before they go the "milky way" !

Nice picture!

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 13 Jul 2009, 19:50

KevMayer wrote:Hello Ross_k,

How big is the file... too big for email ?

It's a pretty big file - PM your details and I'll post you a copy. You can send Jim a copy then, and do the honours with Youtube as I'm hopeless with that kind of thing... 8)

Unread post by **myglaren** » 13 Jul 2009, 20:44

Have you looked at YouSendIt?

KP · Unread post by KP » 14 Jul 2009, 08:14

And even back then they put the balancer weights on the outside of the wheels!!

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 15 Jul 2009, 00:06

KP wrote:And even back then they put the balancer weights on the outside of the wheels!!

Yes I noticed that too!

I made sure when I had some tyres changed recently, that the weights were stick on, and placed inside, out of the way as it's better that way, and I don't want a alloy wheel outer surface damaged by the clip which tends to rust, and cause issues with tyre bead seating, or the dull crappy lead which does not match the alloy rim, and collects muck, and causes damage to the alloy finish!

Quackers · Unread post by **Quackers** » 15 Jul 2009, 20:07

I have this recorded on vhs somewhere, seen it 3 times, good but could have been so much better.

Ross was not joking when he said he fitted the BX , XM and Xantia and others in the last 3 minutes. Still interesting though.

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