Off topic chat about anything you like. Doesn't have to be about XMs (though they will inevitibly come up!). You can even discuss
non-Citroens 
in here!
-
White Exec
- Citroen God!
- Posts: 6642
- Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:38 pm
- Orga / RP numbers: RP7165
1996 2.5TD saloon, Exclusive, Polar White
1992 BX19D Millesime, Sable Phenicien
- Location: ex-Ealing, Cheshire, W.Sussex & Surrey. Now living in Sayalonga (Malaga, Spain)
Post
by White Exec » Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:35 pm
While looking for some info today, I came across a thread on a BMW owners' club site, where there was a discussion about the difficulty of draining the engine block (inaccessible drain plug). Fair enough, and someone suggested fitting an elbow in place of the block plug, leading off to a more conveniently placed drain tap. So far, so good . . .
But then several replies followed, pooh-poohing the idea as impractical. Why? Because owners tend not to have any means of raising the car to get underneath to fit the bits!
Well, it takes all sorts, I suppose. Perhaps they should stick to fitting some more LEDs and go-faster stripes on the ashtray.
Chris
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive RP7165 Polar White
1992 BX19D Millesime RP5800 Sable
1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
-
Dean
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 6116
- Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:53 am
- Location: Isle of wight
Post
by Dean » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:05 pm
Anyone who's anyone knows that a go faster stripe is good for +5bhp. The benefits of a drain point for the block is unknown in those circles.
D
92 Citroen XM Prestige 3.0i Auto R.P5678
14 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan
89 Talbot Express 2.0 coach built Auto-trail Chinook
Addicted to Crackanory
-
Bertie-Bassett
- Has changed a sphere or two
- Posts: 265
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:45 pm
- Location: May I just say? That's a smashing blouse you have on.
Post
by Bertie-Bassett » Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:52 pm
WooOoody woo00dy hoooo.
citroen xm 1994.
Bet your all wearing smashing blouses.
-
Ciaran
- Site Admin
- Posts: 1829
- Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:59 pm
- Orga / RP numbers: 1234
5678
91011
- Location: Ireland
Post
by Ciaran » Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:50 pm
Dean wrote:Anyone who's anyone knows that a go faster stripe is good for +5bhp. The benefits of a drain point for the block is unknown in those circles.
D
Indeed, and a bunch of Halfords stick on 16V, Turbo or even V6 badges assure at least another 30!
Ciarán
-
Dieselman
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 14421
- Joined: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:44 pm
Post
by Dieselman » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:00 pm
Ciaran wrote:
Indeed, and a bunch of Halfords stick on 16V, Turbo or even V6 badges assure at least another 30!
And the rest....
Fit a Mongoose Exhaust, that's 30Bhp, cold air intake, another 30, triple electrode spark plugs, another 30.
It's amazing that adding a few bits of tat can add 120Bhp to a 2CV.
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
-
Ciaran
- Site Admin
- Posts: 1829
- Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:59 pm
- Orga / RP numbers: 1234
5678
91011
- Location: Ireland
Post
by Ciaran » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:18 pm
...and don't forget Ripspeed stickers, and the stereo equipment list on the front wing
-
Dieselman
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 14421
- Joined: Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:44 pm
Post
by Dieselman » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:33 pm
Ciaran wrote:...and don't forget Ripspeed stickers, and the stereo equipment list on the front wing
It always beats me that anyone would want to advertise someone else's product...
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
-
Ciaran
- Site Admin
- Posts: 1829
- Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:59 pm
- Orga / RP numbers: 1234
5678
91011
- Location: Ireland
Post
by Ciaran » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:37 pm
Crazy isn't it.....
-
Dean
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 6116
- Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:53 am
- Location: Isle of wight
Post
by Dean » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:49 pm
No its not, I would do it for sure on the prestige. Let's say £350/panel/annum £500 for the bonnet, sponsor to supply graphics.
D
92 Citroen XM Prestige 3.0i Auto R.P5678
14 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan
89 Talbot Express 2.0 coach built Auto-trail Chinook
Addicted to Crackanory
-
Ciaran
- Site Admin
- Posts: 1829
- Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:59 pm
- Orga / RP numbers: 1234
5678
91011
- Location: Ireland
Post
by Ciaran » Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:50 pm
Nice big Total logo would look great on your bonnet Dean
