My first 16v
My first 16v
Finally did it, bought my first 16v. Been driving it for just over a week now, and still loving it.
Was a bit worried when the 'coolant low' warning light came on at high revs, but it only did it the once, and the coolant level is fine... I've been told this is a common problem anyway... and I then saw all the postings in the technical section about it.
These pictures are from before I cleaned it... looks even better now.
Was a bit worried when the 'coolant low' warning light came on at high revs, but it only did it the once, and the coolant level is fine... I've been told this is a common problem anyway... and I then saw all the postings in the technical section about it.
These pictures are from before I cleaned it... looks even better now.
valver
Well done Matt, good to see Ian and Clive found a good home for it
Plenty of history around for that motor and as you know it is a good one - just have to hide the keys from your dad though.
There is a glimpse of it in 2005 here - http://www.bx16valve.co.uk/Clips/FCS05.WMV
Cheers
Luke
Plenty of history around for that motor and as you know it is a good one - just have to hide the keys from your dad though.
There is a glimpse of it in 2005 here - http://www.bx16valve.co.uk/Clips/FCS05.WMV
Cheers
Luke
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Please call me Luke
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
Keith Adam's old car if I'm not mistaken.
I have a certain love for white Phase 1's and like this one a lot.
One of the last Phase 1's on a G plate and looks well with the darker Phase 2 wheels and rear lights.
Has also got the later unbordered badges, not quite so sure on them. I prefer the more 80's looking originals.
Enjoy the car
Mike P.
I have a certain love for white Phase 1's and like this one a lot.
One of the last Phase 1's on a G plate and looks well with the darker Phase 2 wheels and rear lights.
Has also got the later unbordered badges, not quite so sure on them. I prefer the more 80's looking originals.
Enjoy the car
Mike P.
Founder member of the Phase 1 Appreciation Society!
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'88 'F' White Bx16v - 62k miles & as seen on TV
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'88 'F' White Bx16v - 62k miles & as seen on TV
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It is strange but I like the wheels on this P1, odd because they came off my white P2 on which I wasn't keen at all
I think it has to be one of the most loved cars in the club, from when Bob brought it to Santa Pod probably 5 or 6 years ago now everyone just said how good it looked.
Cheers
Luke
I think it has to be one of the most loved cars in the club, from when Bob brought it to Santa Pod probably 5 or 6 years ago now everyone just said how good it looked.
Cheers
Luke
Please call me Luke
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
Well my Dad (A.K.A Keith Adams) did have a go in it last weekend, and I think he wants another 16v now
I do know this car well, and remember refurbing the wheels the first time round. The thing with the original Speedlines is that they always make any BX look great, and they look right on a Phase 1, but when on a Phase 2, they look a tad small IMO... because of the bulkier bumpers.
I do know this car well, and remember refurbing the wheels the first time round. The thing with the original Speedlines is that they always make any BX look great, and they look right on a Phase 1, but when on a Phase 2, they look a tad small IMO... because of the bulkier bumpers.
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If your Dad wants a matching pair, my old car is still available from it's current owner:
http://bx16valve.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1639
Mike P.
If your Dad wants a matching pair, my old car is still available from it's current owner:
http://bx16valve.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1639
Mike P.
Founder member of the Phase 1 Appreciation Society!
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'88 'F' White Bx16v - 62k miles & as seen on TV
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that car has had some money thrown at it!. Dad spent £3000 on it in 2004 when we had it.
its also had a full re-spray at some point in its life because if you pull the door rubbers back you can see where its been cut in. And the damage to the dash where the 16 valve badge lives was done in stockport when theives broke into the car and tried to rip the dash badge off but failed. but not before they knicked all the outside badges first
its also had a full re-spray at some point in its life because if you pull the door rubbers back you can see where its been cut in. And the damage to the dash where the 16 valve badge lives was done in stockport when theives broke into the car and tried to rip the dash badge off but failed. but not before they knicked all the outside badges first
The citroen bx 16 valve loves garages hates driving
1990 escort rs turbo 220 bhp
1992 bx 16 valve phase 2 red
1990 escort rs turbo 220 bhp
1992 bx 16 valve phase 2 red
I was wondering about the badges.
"16V" badges were only fitted to the very first of the Phase 1's, on the rear quarters and dash. IIRC the tailgates had BX Gti 16V
Changed to 16Valve in 1988 I think. My last white Phase 1 was a Nov'88 car and was badged this way.
Mike P.
"16V" badges were only fitted to the very first of the Phase 1's, on the rear quarters and dash. IIRC the tailgates had BX Gti 16V
Changed to 16Valve in 1988 I think. My last white Phase 1 was a Nov'88 car and was badged this way.
Mike P.
Founder member of the Phase 1 Appreciation Society!
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'88 'F' White Bx16v - 62k miles & as seen on TV
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'88 'F' White Bx16v - 62k miles & as seen on TV
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