Gauging interest in my BX16v with throttle bodies
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:53 pm
Hi guys,
Its been a long long time since ive been on here and its mainly because the car hasnt seen much use of late as ive been so busy with other things. I havent completely decided whether im ready to let go of the BX or whether thats what i really want to do so this is just to gauge interest and get an idea of what its worth these days. She runs well even though the fuelling isnt quite spot on still and always feels modern stepping in to it out of my daily commuter, which is a Volvo 360 GLT from '87.
I recently got her MOT'd and she has a small water leak on one of the engine block to interior heater matrix pipes, which i will fix in the next few weeks. Most of you already know the general spec of my car but for those who don't, here it is:
Silver 1990 G reg BX 16v
Previously owned by Chris White and had XM spheres fitted front and rear, regassed to suit.
Xantia activa Turbo front and rear discs and calipers, fronts are 282mm if i remember right (Mk1 activa)
Compomotive MO5 16" wheels in white with brand new Toyo Proxes tyres
Suzuki GSXR 750 K4/5 throttle bodies and Megasquirt ECU
AEM wideband O2 gauge and lambda sensor
Wasted spark ignition (uses mitsubishi/mini/chrysler coil so that i can use standard bx HT elads)
ITG reaaaally long tapered intake trumpets
Stainless steel dash background (fitted by me but instantly decided i didnt like it but never got round to changing it back)
Sports steering wheel
Leather seats
Aluminium catch tank and silicone breather hosing
Microscan alarm/immobiliser system with remote central locking
The car is starting to show light signs of rust here and there but nothing heavy as yet from what i can tell. The paint on the roof is faded and there is the odd light scuff here and there but it still looks really good after a wash in the sun.
Im finding it hard to justify spending the extra hundreds on a flash air filter set up and rolling road time to get it right and im toying with the idea of putting the engine back to standard if it wont fetch much as it is. I know i will miss it like mad if i sell up so its a difficult decision. Heres a few recent pics of it which, as ive added on, have made me fall in love with it all over again, but here goes...
What d'ya reckon?
Its been a long long time since ive been on here and its mainly because the car hasnt seen much use of late as ive been so busy with other things. I havent completely decided whether im ready to let go of the BX or whether thats what i really want to do so this is just to gauge interest and get an idea of what its worth these days. She runs well even though the fuelling isnt quite spot on still and always feels modern stepping in to it out of my daily commuter, which is a Volvo 360 GLT from '87.
I recently got her MOT'd and she has a small water leak on one of the engine block to interior heater matrix pipes, which i will fix in the next few weeks. Most of you already know the general spec of my car but for those who don't, here it is:
Silver 1990 G reg BX 16v
Previously owned by Chris White and had XM spheres fitted front and rear, regassed to suit.
Xantia activa Turbo front and rear discs and calipers, fronts are 282mm if i remember right (Mk1 activa)
Compomotive MO5 16" wheels in white with brand new Toyo Proxes tyres
Suzuki GSXR 750 K4/5 throttle bodies and Megasquirt ECU
AEM wideband O2 gauge and lambda sensor
Wasted spark ignition (uses mitsubishi/mini/chrysler coil so that i can use standard bx HT elads)
ITG reaaaally long tapered intake trumpets
Stainless steel dash background (fitted by me but instantly decided i didnt like it but never got round to changing it back)
Sports steering wheel
Leather seats
Aluminium catch tank and silicone breather hosing
Microscan alarm/immobiliser system with remote central locking
The car is starting to show light signs of rust here and there but nothing heavy as yet from what i can tell. The paint on the roof is faded and there is the odd light scuff here and there but it still looks really good after a wash in the sun.
Im finding it hard to justify spending the extra hundreds on a flash air filter set up and rolling road time to get it right and im toying with the idea of putting the engine back to standard if it wont fetch much as it is. I know i will miss it like mad if i sell up so its a difficult decision. Heres a few recent pics of it which, as ive added on, have made me fall in love with it all over again, but here goes...
What d'ya reckon?