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1996 Citroen AX

Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 18, 2015 23:18:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is my 1996 Citroen AX, although it is not a 'cassic' or 'retro' in some peoples eyes, I just thought I'd share as the car is very clean and tidy for its mileage. My current plans for the car in the near future is to lower the front 40mm and the rear 35mm, keep the current wheels as the car has 3 stud hubs so there aren't many wheel options out there, but space these out with 10mm spacers either side and also have the wheels powder coated Anthracite. I will also be covering the chrome bump strip with black Plastidip spray as I do not like the way it looks but still want the bumpstrip on the car. And Although its a Marmite modification have yellow headlight tint. So not too huge of plans for the car just try and keep it tidy.
	Last Edit: Nov 19, 2015 3:55:19 GMT by Paul W

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Rich Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,234 Club RR Member Number: 160	1996 Citroen AX Rich @foxmcintyre Club Retro Rides Member 160
	Aug 19, 2015 6:40:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How is this not retro? These are fantastic. Plans sound good. I remember servicing the last of these when I started working at hartwells in 2006. Looks really tidy!
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pistonpopper Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,561	1996 Citroen AX pistonpopper @pistonpopper
	Aug 19, 2015 6:48:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent choice! Looks like a pretty clean example. I don't think the yellow headlights will be a marmite modification, I reckon they'll suit it, you wanna talk about marmite modifications, this was mine...
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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 19, 2015 8:12:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 19, 2015 6:40:53 GMT Rich said: How is this not retro? These are fantastic. Plans sound good. I remember servicing the last of these when I started working at hartwells in 2006. Looks really tidy! 130,000 miles and the interior is really tidy haha i was surprised when i got it.
	Last Edit: Aug 23, 2015 1:33:03 GMT by Paul W

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Rich Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,234 Club RR Member Number: 160	1996 Citroen AX Rich @foxmcintyre Club Retro Rides Member 160
	Aug 19, 2015 8:15:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Certainly looks good for the miles! I love the alloys on these despite being 3 bolt.
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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 19, 2015 8:30:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 19, 2015 6:48:30 GMT pistonpopper said: Excellent choice! Looks like a pretty clean example. I don't think the yellow headlights will be a marmite modification, I reckon they'll suit it, you wanna talk about marmite modifications, this was mine... Thats insane ahaha, i love it


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welshpug Posted a lot Posts: 4,328	1996 Citroen AX welshpug @welshpug
	Aug 19, 2015 10:21:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had an M reg 1.5 Diesel in that colour (citroen called it Magenta iirc) as a first car, it was epic. its very easy to make these 4 stud if that takes your fancy.
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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 26, 2015 16:34:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Had a go at seeing what's going on with my lock today, and the barrel is Kaput, so going to look for a new one, not driving the car as I haven't passed my test yet so its not so much of in issue just a bit of a hassle really.
	Last Edit: Nov 19, 2015 3:53:00 GMT by Paul W

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steveg Posted a lot Posts: 1,556	1996 Citroen AX steveg @steveg
	Aug 26, 2015 18:46:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I wish I had been able to keep our one but it was getting rather rusty unfortunately. When I spotted you post about the door locks I was wondering if I had kept them off our old car when it was scrapped. We had a Pug 106 after so I only kept stuff that might be useful for that. I have got some stuff including front and rear lights some interior trim bits. I've also got a set of Forte wheels with the small AX GT style center caps. Is there anything you need for yours ? I'm in Andover Hampshire. If I have anything you need you can have it as a lot of it will probably get thrown away.


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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 27, 2015 17:13:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 26, 2015 18:46:36 GMT steveg said: I wish I had been able to keep our one but it was getting rather rusty unfortunately. When I spotted you post about the door locks I was wondering if I had kept them off our old car when it was scrapped. We had a Pug 106 after so I only kept stuff that might be useful for that. I have got some stuff including front and rear lights some interior trim bits. I've also got a set of Forte wheels with the small AX GT style center caps. Is there anything you need for yours ? I'm in Andover Hampshire. If I have anything you need you can have it as a lot of it will probably get thrown away. How much are you thinking for the wheels and the front lights man, I am very interested!!!


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BT Posted a lot Posts: 1,772	1996 Citroen AX BT @radfax
	Aug 27, 2015 18:19:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	These aren't really my kind of thing, I remember a father of a girl I knew had one, had a 16v group engine in it which was retry cool. Anyway, I'd stay 3 stud. You can get some awesome compomotives in 3 stud, and they're usually really cheap to boot!


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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 27, 2015 18:26:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 27, 2015 18:19:10 GMT BT said: These aren't really my kind of thing, I remember a father of a girl I knew had one, had a 16v group engine in it which was retry cool. Anyway, I'd stay 3 stud. You can get some awesome compomotives in 3 stud, and they're usually really cheap to boot! I'm just thinking a little lower to get rid of the French hight, and space out wheels until I find some different ones I like. As much as id love to have a saxo vtr/vts engine in, its my first car and the work load and insurance is ridiculous as i would expect, so i'm just trying to keep it clean and tidy.


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BT Posted a lot Posts: 1,772	1996 Citroen AX BT @radfax
	Aug 27, 2015 18:38:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	don't write it off totally, if it is something you would really like to do be persistent and have a chat with your insurance. I had a caddy van, and with brakes, wheels, suspension, exhaust, intake and a 2.9 VR6 conversion and my insurance increase was £82. My first car was a 225bhp Audi. So never say never, no harm in asking. Enjoy this car, the first one always holds a special place in the memory bank!


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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Aug 27, 2015 18:44:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 27, 2015 18:38:17 GMT BT said: don't write it off totally, if it is something you would really like to do be persistent and have a chat with your insurance. I had a caddy van, and with brakes, wheels, suspension, exhaust, intake and a 2.9 VR6 conversion and my insurance increase was £82. My first car was a 225bhp Audi. So never say never, no harm in asking. Enjoy this car, the first one always holds a special place in the memory bank! Christ that's a sick first car hahaha. Only drove it round the garden a couple of times and I love it!!! An engine swap may happen at a later date I never know.


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steveg Posted a lot Posts: 1,556	1996 Citroen AX steveg @steveg
	Aug 27, 2015 19:21:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've just sent you a message about the parts I have. For the side trims could you cover the chrome with Vinyl or tape ?


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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Oct 7, 2015 14:43:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not a huge update at all really, but i've covered the chrome up with Black electrical tape and i think it looks a little bit better, but its crying out to be lower to the ground, just need to find the funds.
	Last Edit: Nov 19, 2015 4:02:07 GMT by Paul W

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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Nov 7, 2015 19:21:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So I've got myself a set of steelies. My main reason for getting these is because of the price and the fact they've got some decent tyres on them. They're a bit scabby, but my plans are to brush paint them white to see how they look on the car, then have them blasted and powdercoated if I like how they look.


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waylander Part of things Posts: 55	1996 Citroen AX waylander @waylander
	Nov 7, 2015 19:55:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	hi paul love these little motors think they are well underestimated they are also getting pretty thin on the ground so i think you are on a good first car also i think they are pretty retro as well very quirky which is what its all about i had a 1996 ax called "elenor" and she was a cracking little motor also had a couple of gt's which are really nippy and have that retro look to a tee if you need any info or spares get a look at ax owners forum really helpful and good source of spares keep up the good work!


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Paul W Part of things Posts: 72	1996 Citroen AX Paul W @paulrw
	Nov 7, 2015 20:15:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nov 7, 2015 19:55:18 GMT waylander said: hi paul love these little motors think they are well underestimated they are also getting pretty thin on the ground so i think you are on a good first car also i think they are pretty retro as well very quirky which is what its all about i had a 1996 ax called "elenor" and she was a cracking little motor also had a couple of gt's which are really nippy and have that retro look to a tee if you need any info or spares get a look at ax owners forum really helpful and good source of spares keep up the good work! Thank you for the kind words I will sort out my membership soon. Both of those look very tidy!!!


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waylander Part of things Posts: 55	1996 Citroen AX waylander @waylander
	Nov 7, 2015 20:25:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	yeah they were pretty tidy trouble is i havnt got them anymore due to space/to many cars/moaning woman haha and as always seeing someone elses car brings back memories and you wonder why you ever parted with them but would have another in a crack! just need some space!


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