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Took the XM out for a trip down to Portsmouth today. The main reason for the trip was to get under and change the center sphere on the ramps at Southways as the ride was a bit harder at the front opposed to the rear.
The new sphere was fitted, and has softened the front end, but something still isn't quite right. I have a feeling the two main front spheres have seen better days. Anyway, that's for another day.
Whilst in Portsmouth, the 19 year old Citroen clicked over 80,000 miles. I decided to record the moment for prosperity.
Once home, I decided to remove the mudflaps. This was so I could decided if I should leave them or not, however every single bolt snapped so the mudguards are off for now!
This is what was hidden behind the mudflap. Mud.
Which cleaned up very well indeed
I think it is an improvement..
It was then time for the most important bit
Pistonheads. Luxo-barges matter.
The new sphere was fitted, and has softened the front end, but something still isn't quite right. I have a feeling the two main front spheres have seen better days. Anyway, that's for another day.
Whilst in Portsmouth, the 19 year old Citroen clicked over 80,000 miles. I decided to record the moment for prosperity.
Once home, I decided to remove the mudflaps. This was so I could decided if I should leave them or not, however every single bolt snapped so the mudguards are off for now!
This is what was hidden behind the mudflap. Mud.
Which cleaned up very well indeed
I think it is an improvement..
It was then time for the most important bit
Pistonheads. Luxo-barges matter.
Edited by S10GTA on Thursday 16th August 19:24
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Edited to add this video,slightly O/T but I like the sum up Citroen in one word bit at the end.
http://youtu.be/O84FzfbvZZE
Edited to add this video,slightly O/T but I like the sum up Citroen in one word bit at the end.
http://youtu.be/O84FzfbvZZE
Edited by m8rky on Thursday 16th August 19:37
bennyboydurham said:
Good work OP. An old work colleague of mine in Dubai had one of only about four ever sold there. He was certainly an individualist.
And to us in the 'proper' North, Ipswich is very much in the South.
It's not Northern, it's not Southern. It's East Anglian.And to us in the 'proper' North, Ipswich is very much in the South.
Get it right............
Jonnas said:
bennyboydurham said:
Good work OP. An old work colleague of mine in Dubai had one of only about four ever sold there. He was certainly an individualist.
And to us in the 'proper' North, Ipswich is very much in the South.
It's not Northern, it's not Southern. It's East Anglian.And to us in the 'proper' North, Ipswich is very much in the South.
Get it right............
Oh wow. You've got me checking out C6 V6 HDi prices, and I want a hot hatch and to move away from French cars!
My Dad had a new XM Estate when I was little. '93 on an 'L' plate, Emerald Green Metalic, 2.0Si. The interior snaps have got me thinking back, the two screens behind the wheel, the big, fat stalks with slider for the lights, the Immobiliser Keypad, Suspension ride-height slider, the crazy steering wheel with the chunky buttons and the pop-up panels over the radio...
My Grandpa had two, an early 'Saloon', which I don't remember and then a late-model 2.5TDSED Estate in Polar White, which I do.
My Dad had a new XM Estate when I was little. '93 on an 'L' plate, Emerald Green Metalic, 2.0Si. The interior snaps have got me thinking back, the two screens behind the wheel, the big, fat stalks with slider for the lights, the Immobiliser Keypad, Suspension ride-height slider, the crazy steering wheel with the chunky buttons and the pop-up panels over the radio...
My Grandpa had two, an early 'Saloon', which I don't remember and then a late-model 2.5TDSED Estate in Polar White, which I do.
I have now owned the XM for a little over a week, and have spent a lot of time in the drivers seat. My mileage isn't usually high, but due to collecting it last weekend, and then a weekend away to Devon I have managed to rack up 800 miles in 8 days!
I always knew this weekend was going to be a baptism of fire for the car, so I took a few brave pills and set off on Friday for Torquay. I had done little more then check the levels, have the front wheels balanced, and changed one central sphere (hoping to improve the ride slightly) since collecting it a week beforehand.
What can I say, the car was excellent on the trip to Torquay. It covered the ground well, the auto box was a godsend when I hit traffic near Canford Bottom. The journey took about 4 hours (only 125 miles), but surprisingly my pregnant girlfriend didn't need to stop for a wee!
We rocked up at our rather plush 4* hotel, and there was something very satisfying about parking a nigh on 20 year old Citroen with a PH smiley on the back in a car park full of boring mundane BMW/Audi/Merc's (along with a GTR and a 370z)
The following day we took a quick jaunt to Paignton Zoo, again, probably the oldest car in the carpark.
After the zoo, we headed up the M5 towards Weston Super Mare (85 miles). There was something about the M5, but I found it stupidly monotonous and found it hard to stay awake. Very odd. Again, the car was excellent, although I had started to notice a small squeak whilst stopping. I know the pads are very low, and I will endeavor to replace them this week. I also noticed a little hesitation when its in 4th, on the longer hills. It's like its missing ever so slightly. It didn't really affect the car, but I was aware it wasn't quite right.
Anyway, here we are in Weston Super Mare. Again, in the hotel car park, it must have been the oldest car by at least 10 years
After a night sampling the wonderful English seaside, we headed to Wookey Hole (15 miles) this morning (Sunday). We arrived nice an early, and saw mist rolling over the Mendips.
After that, it was a 70 mile trip back down the A34 to Southampton. Again, the car performed faultlessly (bar the little squeak and the slight "miss" when straining)
It's now parked outside my house having a rest. A little dirtier, but I'm very impressed with it. The ride still isn't quite what I expect it to be, and it might be my imagination, but its feels as if its getting a little stiffer as the miles tick by. I'd hazard a guess that this is a sure sigh the remaining 2 front spheres (minimum) need changing, if not the rears too. I will also treat it to a set of pads this week, as well as new plugs and leads, along with an oil change and a new fuel filter. Hopefully this will clear up the minor (and I mean very minor) issues. Not bad for £1100
I always knew this weekend was going to be a baptism of fire for the car, so I took a few brave pills and set off on Friday for Torquay. I had done little more then check the levels, have the front wheels balanced, and changed one central sphere (hoping to improve the ride slightly) since collecting it a week beforehand.
What can I say, the car was excellent on the trip to Torquay. It covered the ground well, the auto box was a godsend when I hit traffic near Canford Bottom. The journey took about 4 hours (only 125 miles), but surprisingly my pregnant girlfriend didn't need to stop for a wee!
We rocked up at our rather plush 4* hotel, and there was something very satisfying about parking a nigh on 20 year old Citroen with a PH smiley on the back in a car park full of boring mundane BMW/Audi/Merc's (along with a GTR and a 370z)
The following day we took a quick jaunt to Paignton Zoo, again, probably the oldest car in the carpark.
After the zoo, we headed up the M5 towards Weston Super Mare (85 miles). There was something about the M5, but I found it stupidly monotonous and found it hard to stay awake. Very odd. Again, the car was excellent, although I had started to notice a small squeak whilst stopping. I know the pads are very low, and I will endeavor to replace them this week. I also noticed a little hesitation when its in 4th, on the longer hills. It's like its missing ever so slightly. It didn't really affect the car, but I was aware it wasn't quite right.
Anyway, here we are in Weston Super Mare. Again, in the hotel car park, it must have been the oldest car by at least 10 years
After a night sampling the wonderful English seaside, we headed to Wookey Hole (15 miles) this morning (Sunday). We arrived nice an early, and saw mist rolling over the Mendips.
After that, it was a 70 mile trip back down the A34 to Southampton. Again, the car performed faultlessly (bar the little squeak and the slight "miss" when straining)
It's now parked outside my house having a rest. A little dirtier, but I'm very impressed with it. The ride still isn't quite what I expect it to be, and it might be my imagination, but its feels as if its getting a little stiffer as the miles tick by. I'd hazard a guess that this is a sure sigh the remaining 2 front spheres (minimum) need changing, if not the rears too. I will also treat it to a set of pads this week, as well as new plugs and leads, along with an oil change and a new fuel filter. Hopefully this will clear up the minor (and I mean very minor) issues. Not bad for £1100
Edited by S10GTA on Sunday 19th August 16:51
ApexJimi said:
Ok, I'll ask the daft question - what's the purpose of the second rear glass?
Keeps the cabin warm as in a saloon when you open the boot, but still gives you hatch practicality.I believe they did it as the French liked using big Citroens as ministerial and VIP transport.
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