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Post by Anonymous »

Hi, I've been lurking in the background here and over on http://www.bxclub.co.uk/forum/ and I thought I should introduce
myself, my name's Chris (obviously), I'm 29, a Civil Engineer and I live in Chester.

I'm hopefully picking up a BX 16v on Saturday.

I've had a ZX volcane in the past and unfortunately I have to say it was the most unreliable car I have ever owned!!! It was appalling! :lol: Hopefully this one will be a little better eh?

My Mum had a Xsara VTS up untill last year, the cam belt snapped on that but it was erm, a little overdue..... :oops:

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I had loads of fun rebuilding that! The exhaust manifold is a real problem on that engine! :lol:

I'm buying the BX to run while I rebuild my Alfa 156 - It's currently in a million bits.....

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Post by Simran »

Welcome to the club! :D
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Post by Adrian E »

Welcome :D

Which of the recent cars that have been up for sale have you bought - one of the ebay ones?

Fine collection of cars - we went from a ZX (although only a 1.8 8V) to a Xsara VTS which was great fun.

Your neighbours must love you with all these cars in bits on your drive :lol: What are you doing with the Alfa - looks pretty substantial judging by the lack of a front end :shock:

Adrian
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Post by Anonymous »

Thanks. The neighbours have been remarkably understanding considering. At the moment we have between us

Alfa 166 3.0 (My Dads)
Alfa 156 2.0 Selespeed (My current runabout - a spare and for sale)
Alfa 156 2.0 (My brothers)
Alfa Brera (Mums)
Alfa 147 1.6 (My other Brothers)
Alfa 156 2.5 (My project car)
Alfa 166 2.0 (MOT today should be for sale)

And a BX on its way. Its not as bad as it sounds. We do have space for 2 cars on the drive afterall........ :lol:

As for my 156, it started out as an engine transplant (it spun a main bearing and ruined the engine) but its become more involved than that. Things are moving though, I'll be glad when its done as its been my life outside of work since september last year. Every single night and weekend....... :roll:
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Post by thanuttiscotsman »

hi there,
welcome to the club! thats some collection there.

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1990 BX 16v ph2 (now scrapped)
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Welcome...

Brera = Yum :!:
Now listen here you mullet...
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Post by Timmo »

Welcome matey!
Nice selection of cars!! the brera! hmmmn now thats a stunning car! really do like the 156! have a rather large soft spot for them!

have you seen the new alfa spyder!! thats super droolworhy too!
Timmo 8)

After all i am the Cornish one!

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Post by csg100 »

Welcome Chris!!

You sound remarkably similar to the Chris that's coming to pick up the 16v that's sat on my drive :)
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Post by Kitch »

I believe thats because he is the Chris who's coming to pick up the valver sat on your drive :lol:
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Timmo wrote:Welcome matey!
Nice selection of cars!! the brera! hmmmn now thats a stunning car! really do like the 156! have a rather large soft spot for them!

have you seen the new alfa spyder!! thats super droolworhy too!
I prefer the brera. I'm not good looking enough to drive a convertable..... :lol: Did have a go in a 3.2 at an Alfa Experience driving day last year. Very nice it was too. V6 isn't an arresi V6 though. :(
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csg100 wrote:Welcome Chris!!

You sound remarkably similar to the Chris that's coming to pick up the 16v that's sat on my drive :)
Who told you that? :lol:
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I am now the proud owner of a "valver".......... :lol:

Wasn't sure what to expect....... 1st impressions?

Fun starts at 5000 rpm. :twisted:
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had to remind the wife that i Dont remark about her driving when i hit 7k in second and third on a good blasting up one of the hills down here! guy i shot passeed in his 306 hdi estate wasnt happy either as he got a bit of tailgaiting as he was doing to the car infront of him before the two lanes started before he moved out the way! heheheh!
Do love 5-7k on good fuel!
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Post by Toddman »

Hi Chris and welcome to the club :D
Nice collection you have hope the BX brings something a little special to the group

Cheers
Luke
Please call me Luke :)
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Post by Anonymous »

thanks, now how about sorting me out with acces to the rest of the forum? :P
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