Most pointless mod ever carried out to a BX

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Most pointless mod ever carried out to a BX

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http://www.citikka.com/myyntipalsta/ilmot/bx150506.html


1.6 petrol HiCube Van with TURBO why?
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I thought the answer would have been Putting a deisel in a 16v!!:D:D:D;)
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well i've still got my license so it did its job!
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Yup, thats pretty dumb.
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hi guys,
that is just an insult to all bx owners, and what an ugly looking car or van or whatever that is supposed to be :shock:

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Re: Most pointless mod ever carried out to a BX

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Vanny wrote:

1.6 petrol HiCube Van with TURBO why?
For the stealth effect i would imagine, i quite like it, its a bit like putting a 16v lump in an estate or alike :wink: .


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putting a 16v lump into an estate makes sence though! I can only imagine problems arising with a turbo'd 1.6, and it must cost an absolute forutne to have it done! I suspect that its a tax thing that goes soley on the engine capacity?
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16v lump in an estate is uber cool 8)
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Seconded :idea:
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didnt alan s have one or know of one down under?? distinctly remember threads commenting on it on the old forum??
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Vanny wrote:Most pointless mod ever carried out to a BX
I was thinking along the lines of neons, or clear indicators.....
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