The CXM Rally is no more, arise the...

Trainman · Unread post by **Trainman** » 04 Sep 2011, 21:33

vince wrote: Thats a world i want a piece of....A V6 auto Citroën....bliss...oh wait, youve got one havent you ...Envy

I'll let you take Linda for a drive when I come over for you to do the boot lid, I'm sure you'll conVINCE her

vince · Unread post by **vince** » 04 Sep 2011, 21:36

She would like that

...me too

Deanxm · Unread post by **Deanxm** » 04 Sep 2011, 22:12

Trainman wrote:
vince wrote: Thats a world i want a piece of....A V6 auto Citroën....bliss...oh wait, youve got one havent you ...Envy
I'll let you take Linda for a drive when I come over for you to do the boot lid, I'm sure you'll conVINCE her

Your on comission arent you Steve

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Trainman · Unread post by **Trainman** » 04 Sep 2011, 22:16

just reeling them in Dean, let's be honest, even your hooked

You never know what might happen next year

she could be looking for a new home, If I can find a 3.0

Deanxm · Unread post by **Deanxm** » 04 Sep 2011, 22:43

........................would you believe it, ive just checked and i cant make it next year, unless there are no C6's or CX turbo's for sale anyway.

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Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 04 Sep 2011, 22:49

There were some really nice cars there, the ones which stood out for me were the green S1 Prestige CX and the S1/S2 Xantia V6 manual estate

Also ... the 6 wheel'd CX and aerocaravan and the Orange Tenere GS estate with matching interior

The collection of Xantias were very impressive, some excellent condition examples. The XM range was quite full too. I could have quite easily taken home the F reg CX TRD Turbo2 in black with an interior which really appealed to me, a dark red leather, it even had the rear window flute too

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 05 Sep 2011, 00:43

DickieG wrote:...Clearly not all CCC members are snooty or rude but unless the general attitude changes it makes me wonder whether the days of the CCC are becoming numbered to the point of will it survive for very much longer when there is a far more active/friendly alternative sitting here, I for one am seriously considering terminating my membership.

Be assured, it's not behaviour limited to the UK.

davetherave · Unread post by **davetherave** » 05 Sep 2011, 09:02

Got back yesterday after a great weekend, the liver does need a little rest now though.

Also appologies to anyone I missed in the goodbye rounds!
One of my highlights was a ride out in a rather enthusiastically driven Cx GTI Turbo which was fun

I think we do need to ensure that we bring ramps stands tools etc to rallies, as the interest it generates is quite amazing and its very useful having technical sessions for the less DIY inclined.
I think the the forums- FCF- Club-xm etc are responsible for much of the turnout at the rallies.

A very good weekend and I hope its less wet next year!

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 05 Sep 2011, 09:46

davetherave wrote:I think we do need to ensure that we bring ramps stands tools etc to rallies, as the interest it generates is quite amazing and its very useful having technical sessions for the less DIY inclined.

Excellent point you raise there Dave, with regard to ramps the only thing I wonder though is whether venues are happy for that to occur what with the risk of oil spills.

davetherave wrote:I think the the forums- FCF- Club-xm etc are responsible for much of the turnout at the rallies.

Couldn't agree more, without those forum members just how many would have turned up at the weekend? Rather than make a small profit on entry fee's it may well have taken a significant loss. Is it now time for these forum members to get together and arrange their own meetings?

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 05 Sep 2011, 10:45

vince wrote:Im tempted Steve....if she didnt want to drive it then id seriously consider a V6 on gas.....Insurance would laugh her off as a first time driver.

Thats a world i want a piece of....A V6 auto Citroën....bliss...oh wait, youve got one havent you ...Envy

I have - two of them.. oh, wait, no three.. TWO of which will have to go!!

First up, will be a Xantia V6 Auto, in Martious Blue! Not the tidyest body wise, but drives well enough, and is VERY clean inside..

Then theres my XM V6 12v Auto on LPG.. My favorite.. This shall be getting a full make over, shes a 1993 on a K plate, and everything (Except sunroff) does or will work.. I need to fit a replacment engine, as the current one is a bit tired with 200k on it.. so there should be some comming up sometime.

Paul

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Sep 2011, 11:27

Paul, Congratulation on being a happily married man now

On the subject of spannering at rallies, to be honest, Joycelyn was not entirely happy about it. She cited H and S, kids running around and so on..

I covered it as bering a "Tech Session" and she was then content. However if this was done on a proper basis then there would have to be a separate coned-off area for it...

We also need to protect the grass from LHM as well... I got quite a douche-vert from Chris's car when doing the Activa ram

On the V6 front, none available from me, Looks like this morning I've sold Old V6 to my life-long friend who's been borrowing her these last couple of weeks. he's fallen for her... Knew he would...

Chris570 · Unread post by **Chris570** » 05 Sep 2011, 11:38

CitroJim wrote:
On the V6 front, none available from me, Looks like this morning I've sold Old V6 to my life-long friend who's been borrowing her these last couple of weeks. he's fallen for her... Knew he would...

Well of all the things i deemed possible in this world, lead into gold, the lib dems winning an election and i'll even go as far as to say i'd believe that Vauxhall could make a good car, but this? no surely not. You've not sold Old V6!!!

lies, whoever has hacked Jim's account, make the news more credible next time, jeesh

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Sep 2011, 11:51

It is true Chris.

It is likely going to my oldest friend and thus staying in the family as it were...

This is a person I've known since I was 16 and very much part of the family...

davetherave · Unread post by **davetherave** » 05 Sep 2011, 11:52

Agree that we need to protect the grass, but a bit of polythene would suffice.
But whilst the forums are great for written knowledge, there is no better way to encourage owners to do DIY than shwing how erm... easy it can be!
Cant believe youve sold old v6 Jim! Not sure if its congratulations or commiserations??

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 05 Sep 2011, 12:09

You blokes have gone all quiet on the ickled pegs. Did something go terribly awry?