Shitting in the shallow end. *Panda fiddling*

[Jim Bell]

4 speeds in 1995, miserable!

Your driving position looks quite cosy.

 

It's not that bad really. The ratios AND the driving position.

[Jim Bell]

I think the seats are the clear highlight of this automobile. Please brighten our days with a picture of them.

 

 

 

They look like they've come off a 1980s public service bus.

[SRi05]

How I imagine the drive home

[rantingYoof]

Surely the gear ratios allow for 40mph in 1st and 41-68mph in 2nd-4th?

[Jim Bell]

Did that many miles on that many pez. Not bad really.

 

 

 

From the off, and on test drive it drove ok.

 

I paid, put some air in the tyres ,(they were all on 23psi) put some pez in the tank and set off up the road.

 

 

 

 

In the first 50 ish miles of cruising at 60 ish mph the car was misfiring every so often. I dropped a cog (there's not many to choose) and ragged it a bit. Actually at length. This seemed to help and the misfire fucked off and seemed to liberate a bit of horse power. Cruised the rest of the way home at a comfortable 70. The wind buffeted around a bit but it never felt scary or unsafe.

[Fabergé Greggs]

It’s... its... beautiful. TOP BOMBING!

[loserone]

Top work Jim!

 

How are the buckets on the seats? And has the pedal offset got any better since the last one?

[SiC]

 

 

...that you left in the tumble dryer too long.

[LightBulbFun]

Lovely stuff (that seat/door fabric FTW)

 

and that number plate should hopefully mean your protected from earth faults 

[Fabergé Greggs]

Plus, the great thing about a Jim Bell collection thread is, not only are they of top notch, there’s the added frisson that it could be put up for adoption AT ANY MOMENT

[Jim Bell]

So what's wrong with it?

 

Well, not much really. Everything seems to work but there's not much to go wrong.

 

Manual tilt sunroof.

Manual steering.

Manual mirrors.

Manual windows.

No central locking.

 

 

 

Oh, the heater fan only works on setting 3 and there's a light judder under braking. Guessing front discs and pads won't be too expensive!

 

Other than that, it all seems grand. Even had a snazzy Sony CD player.

 

 

Look at those glorious front arch gaps!

 

[Shirley Knott]

That looks great, small renners are very 'in' at the minute it seems, good choice.

 

Reassuring to see they also used 90's airport lounge spec fabric on the AX as well as the 19's.

[Jim Bell]

Top work Jim!

How are the buckets on the seats? And has the pedal offset got any better since the last one?

They're absolutely fine man. Really comfy. The base bolsters are soft and squishy not firm like the 19 bolsters.

[Jim Bell]

Plus, the great thing about a Jim Bell collection thread is, not only are they of top notch, there’s the added frisson that it could be put up for adoption AT ANY MOMENT

 

Well it's probably not a long term keeper so it'll be available at some point for certain. Just don't blink, or you might miss it.

[Jim Bell]

That looks great, small renners are very 'in' at the minute it seems, good choice.

 

 

Pedant mode engaged.

 

It's a Citroen.

[Shirley Knott]

there's a light judder under braking. Guessing front discs and pads won't be too expensive!

 

 

 

The 940 did this when I picked it up, second time I drove it it had mended itself...

 

It could just be down to lack of use, I'd hold fire on the discs and pads for at least a day or two.

[Jim Bell]

The 940 did this when I picked it up, second time I drove it it had mended itself...

 

It could just be down to lack of use, I'd hold fire on the discs and pads for at least a day or two.

Good shout man. Will do.

[Supernaut]

Give it a few emergency stops, it'll be reet.

 

What a charming little car. I love it.

[bramz7]

Nicely done. I definitely don't share that snug driving position you have with these but I have inadvertently slammed the brakes on in one before.

 

I feel like I should get another but gotta be a 1.1 5 speed. I've been spoiled.

[Shirley Knott]

Pedant mode engaged.

 

It's a Citroen.

 

Fuck, of course it is *Hangs head in shame*

 

It's been a long day...  Either way I approve of it completely.

[Jim Bell]

Nicely done. I definitely don't share that snug driving position you have with these but I have inadvertently slammed the brakes on in one before.

 

I feel like I should get another but gotta be a 1.1 5 speed. I've been spoiled.

 

I managed ok with my size 12s. Nowhere near as bad as I remember. Saying that, I was 99.9% in 4th gear on the motorway.

[Broadsword]

That is a really nice little motor. It’s getting me hankering for a small ultra basic, ultra frugal motor to brave these turmoultuous times. Luckily I have just the thing already arranged for the weekend. 4 speed manual in 1995 is a badge of honour in my book!

 

As regards brakes it is definitely worth having a closer look at them. On the Xantia I picked up recently I had the same problem and yes it did go away somewhat with use but the front discs were pretty poor on the inner side and more importantly there was loads of corrosion on the caliper carrier and the sliding pins were dry as a bone. Even if you don’t buy discs and pads it’s worth cleaning everything up!

[Jim Bell]

 4 speed manual in 1995 is a badge of honour in my book!

 

 

4 speed box isnt too bad when theres no tacho and when theres extra sound deadening.  You can just pretend your in 6th or whatever and turn the radio up slightly.

[Uncle Jimmy]

4 speeds in 1995, miserable!

Your driving position looks quite cosy.

A five speed ring piece was a dangerous proposition in those days.

[Uncle Jimmy]

Nice lil motor btw. Hope screen don't leak.

[Ohdearme]

Just at ferrybridge on the way home.

It's definitely a Citroen AX!

 

Will update when I get home.

Sir, you could have called in at mine for a cuppa! Spitting distance!

[Jim Bell]

Sir, you could have called in at mine for a cuppa! Spitting distance!

 

Had I known, I would have popped by man.

[Jim Bell]

Nice lil motor btw. Hope screen don't leak.

 

 

Are they bad for it?

 

I'll keep and eye out.

[Tamworthbay]

Very nice indeed!

 

 

Number 11 and 24 please.

[Kiltox]

Fucking love these.