Xantic's Antics

red_dwarfers · Unread post by **red_dwarfers** » 09 Aug 2010, 20:13

I seem to remember a silver V reg Xant running along the A377 between Crediton and Exeter a few days ago, could this have been you?

I've had a little bit of a treat today, had a red DS(3) following me out to Copplestone and a J reg BX passed us coming toward Crediton

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 09 Aug 2010, 20:31

No not me. I come up from Brixham to junction 30 of the M5 then went towards Sidmouth.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 09 Aug 2010, 21:53

Great to hear she's been so reliable and faithful

Just how a well maintained Xantia should be!

You're right, they're good

I trust the Devonshire holiday was a good one...

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 09 Aug 2010, 22:33

It certainly was. Only 5 days but a nice break.

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 14 Aug 2010, 19:38

Had 2 new tyres fitted today along with balancing and tracking, Next week the front brakes are being done and hopefully an oil change etc.

The old girl deserves it. What i want to know is "who is looking after me "..

Me i suppose..lol

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 14 Aug 2010, 20:39

Xantic wrote: Me i suppose..lol

Yes, you, by taking care of her

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 06 Feb 2011, 21:01

Well just collected the new Xantia..

Drove it home about 14 miles, What a difference in the dumper i have been driving. All seems ok, maybe a tad bouncy on the front end, Spheres have 2006 mark on them so probably need changing.
How many spheres are there on a 2000 HDI sx Xantia ?

It's the same colour as my old one. Took it home and got the other half to come for a ride.. Within 1 mile she said "Thats much better " Half the price of the dumper and 20x better and the seat is very comfortable..

I have done something right for a change..Yippee.
I have no pictures yet but as soon as i do i will post them.

Know i have learned a lesson from this, Stick with a Citroen..
Glad to be back, lets hope she will be as reliable as my old one although i wont be using it until i have sold the dumper..

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 06 Feb 2011, 21:06

SX = 6 spheres

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 06 Feb 2011, 21:13

Thanks Xac.
I guessed it would be 6 but thought i would ask advice from more knowledable people than me.

I take it thats the 4 corners and 1 front and 1 back accumalator.

I'm so chuffed i just pray it serves me well..

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 06 Feb 2011, 21:15

Xantic wrote:Thanks Xac.
I guessed it would be 6 but thought i would ask advice from more knowledable people than me.

I take it thats the 4 corners and 1 front and 1 back accumalator.

I'm so chuffed i just pray it serves me well..

Yup that's right

Apart from early sinkers which have one fewer spheres:
LX/SX = 6
VSX/Exclusive = 8
Activa = 10

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 13 Feb 2011, 17:03

A few photo's of the new Xantia. It has a towbar whcich pleases me as now i can look around for a small trailer for holidays.
Just can't wait to use the Xantia when ive sold the other car or the end of the month then she will be on the road.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 13 Feb 2011, 20:49

Very nice example of the breed and an HDi too

XantiaDaveEire · Unread post by **XantiaDaveEire** » 14 Feb 2011, 18:00

Good stuff !

Looks well

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 14 Feb 2011, 23:16

Thanks for the comments guys, I will update more when i get her on the road and when i'm home and not parked up somewhere for the night in god knows what part of the country will be next.

Russ..

Xantic · Unread post by **Xantic** » 26 Feb 2011, 20:39

Sold the Vectra today so the Xantia is now on the road.

Do you think from the photos that the front end is too high ?
I might be wrong, but after driving the Vectra and now in the smoothness of the Xantia it seems a bit bouncy to me. Perhaps it's just me, Here i go again, paranoia of the Citroen kind..lol

Anyway, i am glad she is on the road at last, need to do a couple of small things to the car but other than that looking forward to enjoying it.
If i need to i will take a couple of more photos tomorrow in the light and see what everyone thinks about the height.

More updates will soon be posted now i am back in the land of Citroen.
Also i shall have to get around to paying some subs towards the forum too. Is it £6 for the year or has it gone up ?

Russ..