Citroen addiction...

gradeafailure · Unread post by **gradeafailure** » 09 Feb 2004, 17:49

So, after the first ZX got mildly bent in October, I was all for repairing it and moving on - then I saw a '91 5dr Volcane on ebay for silly money, and 48 hours later it was sitting on my drive... Have I officially become hooked?! I'm quite worried...
Seriously though, a couple of things on the new car - nice buzzy vibration through the accelerator pedal at 80+mph, and the feels a bit more unstable at those speeds too. Any ideas? Was thinking it could be the dampers for the latter...
Cheers guys!

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 09 Feb 2004, 19:31

If its not dampers the other thing it could be is bottom balljoints, when these go they usually lead to vagueness, particularly over bumps, white lines, etc....jack the front end so they aren't under load and check for play with a crowbar.

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 09 Feb 2004, 19:52

The buzzy acc peddle could well be the engine mounts on their last.
Had this years ago on an Austin Maxi - it was so annoying tickling driving that car [:D][:D]

gradeafailure · Unread post by **gradeafailure** » 09 Feb 2004, 21:35

cheers guys, will check those at the weekend before splashing out on new dampers...
while i'm here, anyone experienced headroom issues on ZXs with a height-adjustable drivers seat and a sunroof? i'm 6' and my head tickles the headlining if i sit up straight...

VisaGTi16v · Unread post by **VisaGTi16v** » 09 Feb 2004, 22:25

you want to try being 6'3 and wearing a crash helmet during a Sprint, had to slouch down in the seat quite badly! On that note im swapping my seats. The back of the drivers one has so badly collapsed it hurts my back. The passenger one has no height or side adjustment but its so much more comfortable due to little use it will be better for me

vanny · Unread post by **vanny** » 09 Feb 2004, 23:17

Did you know Citroen sell seat extanders so they go further back?
I've got my hands on a set and im looking to have them made up en'mass if your interested?

Unread post by **philhoward** » 09 Feb 2004, 23:38

Are these for ZX's only, or for BX's and Xantias as well? You may be able to put me down for 2 sets if the price is right...

Unread post by **philhoward** » 09 Feb 2004, 23:40

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So, after the first ZX got mildly bent in October, I was all for repairing it and moving on - then I saw a '91 5dr Volcane on ebay for silly money, and 48 hours later it was sitting on my drive... Have I officially become hooked?! I'm quite worried...
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Not really (twitch, twitch..).
Ever since I got shot of my old BX 19RD i'd been hankering after another Hydro Cit. I got a Xantia TD, had lots of problems with, gave it back and bought another (sucker...). On the way also picked up the BX GTi...Best of both worlds? I'll let you know when the BX is back on the road...

James.UK · Unread post by **James.UK** » 09 Feb 2004, 23:57

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The height ajustable seat moves foreward as it goes up, that's the real problem. [:(!] I found that with the seat at its highest and most rearward position I was still short of legroom, so I lowered it to about halfway, thus gaining a few inches more legroom, and invested in a nice set of black with red piping velour cushions, to sit on thus regaining the lost height.. The cushions not only match the interior trim and look really nice, but more to the point, they allow me to be both more comfortable and in total control for long periods at the wheel.. [^]
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goose · Unread post by **goose** » 11 Feb 2004, 01:09

im hooked too
after spending 5k+on modding a 1.4 reflex im now doing the same to my 2.0l 16v.
so far lowered 55mm
induction kit
s/s exhaust with decat
new bonnet
new bumper
pioneer ice and sony head
ive got a respray coming up its going porsche targa red
it will be the best zx on the road

DoubleChevron · Unread post by **DoubleChevron** » 11 Feb 2004, 10:50

You know you have the addiction bad when you have cx's, ds's, GS's, 2cv's, Tractions, Xantias all in the one family [:D]
seeya,
Shane L.

xantiaBFY · Unread post by **xantiaBFY** » 11 Feb 2004, 11:46

got a Xantia TD 6 months ago and already looking at a ZX estate.....
'00 XantiaTD

oilyspanner · Unread post by **oilyspanner** » 11 Feb 2004, 23:28

Have owned about ten BXs, only one ZX yet early days
Stewart

stevieboy1 · Unread post by **stevieboy1** » 12 Feb 2004, 03:45

i've got the same problem, seat all the way back and layed back so as not to hit my head. Any body managed to lower the seat?