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by Simran
Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Broken battery clamp - what are my options??
Replies: 12
Views: 12025

Second that, i bought a brand new battery for when i first built my car up, turned the key and the starter turned over as if the battery was dead! checked everything to then find out it was just a dodgy earth. Fingers crossed it starts now Dan!
by Simran
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: BX 4x4
Replies: 2
Views: 4345

Thats what started me back off on the subject, but hes had a new bit of spline welded on and i dont want to do it that way, plus thats not enough for a dissertation, so i have the opportunity to possibly manufacture a whole new shaft set. Is it the same guy who has posted on BXclub, thats where i ac...
by Simran
Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: BX 4x4
Replies: 2
Views: 4345

BX 4x4

This is going to sound stupid after all the time i spent trying to sell my 4x4 a year or so ago. My friend Chris who owns it now won't sell it back to me because he is determined to do a good job of getting it perfect and im after a banger really. What i am looking for is a gti 4x4, condition not im...
by Simran
Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For sale: Leather interior
Replies: 3
Views: 4885

i used a bx seat in my old uni house to play computer driving games with a steering wheel, get the lot in your lounge and the family can join in :lol:
by Simran
Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Braided brake hoses
Replies: 3
Views: 6006

Cant comment on the effect of braided hoses on cars because ive never tried them but i have a set fitted on my bike and they make an incredible difference compared to old rubber hoses. Pedal feel wont change on the bx, as vanny says the way our systems operate are different, but the reaction at the ...
by Simran
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Alloy Wheel Fitment
Replies: 54
Views: 92851

Ive got white compomotive M05's on my car in 16" and i think they suit the car really well, go for it!
by Simran
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: How's your valver looking? <Picture thread>
Replies: 60
Views: 51286

:D that is one of the best looking 16v's ever!!!!! the paint scheme works really well on it
by Simran
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: BX Radio Wires
Replies: 4
Views: 5968

Another note, your new stereo may have other fancy features which means it will have more wires than the car has. Black is -, the thick solid coloured red and yellow are the + and switched +, the speaker wires are again in coloured pairs with probably a white stripe on one indicating -. Anything tha...
by Simran
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:52 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: BX Radio Wires
Replies: 4
Views: 5968

i dont know them by colour but the speaker wires should be in coloured pairs from what i remember. For example a pair of green wires will be for one speaker, pair of purple for another,pair of grey etc. The - and + are identified by a differnt coloured line/dash on one wire, it can be hard tospot be...
by Simran
Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Soupapes badges-repros
Replies: 17
Views: 19450

Would sporting a set of these on our cars make the ignorant think we are Soup Apes? :D

Depending on price, i would be up for a set of these too
by Simran
Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: How's your valver looking? <Picture thread>
Replies: 60
Views: 51286

How well does that intercooler fit! looks awesome. Im interested to know how you got around the fuelling? It looks like the super charger draws through the air flow meter, are you still running the stock ECU?
by Simran
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: How's your valver looking? <Picture thread>
Replies: 60
Views: 51286

I love those first four photos, looks fantastic! Dont fancy hanging about on that train line too long though :lol:
by Simran
Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: How's your valver looking? <Picture thread>
Replies: 60
Views: 51286

Some updated photos of mine outside in the cold today: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/cbx16v/GEDC0080.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/cbx16v/GEDC0081.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/cbx16v/GEDC0083.jpg She started up for the first time in about half a year today, i put ...
by Simran
Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Scorpion stainless system for a bx valver anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 7736

Thats the same system my dad has on his. Ours came with a replacement downpipe and moved power further up top and lost a bit low down but i reckon if the rest of the system was joined to a standard split pipe it would be a good match. its a a bit louder than standard and much deeper sounding, less r...
by Simran
Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Silicone water hoses for the BX valver
Replies: 209
Views: 224672

i would be interested in a full set, if the price is right