I've done a silly......CITROEN XM

[High Jetter]

I thought that initially, but it's not actual braille, just dots to identify which button you're pressing without* taking your eyes off the road.

[maxxo]

well i'm staggered

i must have done a few hundred miles since i've repaired the pump

it's going well!

seems this was a good purchase

[maxxo]

had myself a lovely morning comparing them both!

[RayMK]

8 hours ago, maxxo said:

had myself a lovely morning comparing them both!

Both are attractive cars but the XM looks superber.

[maxxo]

25 minutes ago, RayMK said:

Both are attractive cars but the XM looks superber.

likely easier to own!

[adw1977]

Interesting to see how Citroën went from some of the widest headlights to some of the tallest.

[maxxo]

there's been a lot of car thefts locally, which is disgusting

both modern and old

i've become slightly concerned about this, so much so i've just ordered this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360639983701?epid=1329448454&hash=item53f7d17055:g:UjUAAOSwqOdeHH1t&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOXcoEKRH9ZRPWVcGiozN31A6fG0zRDJcLVNbrA98BBm404SqS0V5fGrVhmTtJ8O9mW9E1HETYwcV3JAWoEsnLZXxXn5uivVr9kFBWLZ5khlOpkUBdqnfEgt4eQHbDiRtc2dMsS1nXzgoSAeQEZQtuVuLViBlFaTBK7Zc8DIQMi18n4USiXKvqczq4x0Yu9hjr%2BebOkg4YktbWq9f5ZdZd0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_SV9cCKYQ

£40 posted

cheap enough to be worth a try

i've still got the original alarm i removed, however, it was quite troublesome and i thought perhaps it's best to fit something modern which is likely to be more stable

[ETCHY]

Get a steering lock of some description too. That might help deter the thieving bastards.

[maxxo]

4 hours ago, ETCHY said:

Get a steering lock of some description too. That might help deter the thieving bastards.

I’ve got a stoplock I set every time I park 

but I think an alarm is a good choice, it’s £40, I’m not going to mess about sorting the old one when a new one is £40

[Patent]

Don't forget to add the period-correct deterrent stickers, so the thieves know what they're up against.

[maxxo]

1 minute ago, Patent said:

Don't forget to add the period-correct deterrent stickers, so the thieves know what they're up against.

oh yes, they'll know not to mess with the high* security* of a 1993 citroen XM!

 

[maxxo]

Oh I’m in a lay-by 

 

[maxxo]

[maxxo]

I pulled out to overtake a truck

it cut out

it won’t start

[grogee]

ah baws. At least you found a safe refuge on the side of the road. How long did AA say to get to you?

[grogee]

It's not your kickdown fiddling come loose, is it?

[Erebus]

Hope it's nothing major and you get it sorted quickly and easily.  At least you're in a safe place

[jamescarruthers]

Wiggle stop solenoid connectors?

 

Best of luck mate!

[maxxo]

It was the throttle spindle that slipped

AA there in 30 mins and sorted it

[jamescarruthers]

11 minutes ago, maxxo said:

It was the throttle spindle that slipped

AA there in 30 mins and sorted it

Fantastic!

[maxxo]

Say what you want about the AA, I was incredibly impressed with them today 

friendly chap with the correct tools and we both her running 

[tom13]

Result!!

[chodweaver]

At least some of the breakdown wallahs got into it because they like solving problems and helping people. I've been fortunate in that most who have come out to me have been that type, and there's also the matter of them enjoying seeing something other than a modern that just goes into limp mode* and requires recovery to the main dealer...

(*Though one could argue that's what your XM just did

Whatever... Glad you're proceeding again!

[maxxo]

26 minutes ago, chodweaver said:

At least some of the breakdown wallahs got into it because they like solving problems and helping people. I've been fortunate in that most who have come out to me have been that type, and there's also the matter of them enjoying seeing something other than a modern that just goes into limp mode* and requires recovery to the main dealer...

(*Though one could argue that's what your XM just did

Whatever... Glad you're proceeding again!

Yes he was telling me about how many cars are failing at the moment due to lack of maintenance, he said he goes to 2-3 timing belt failures a day now!

said he’s never been to an XM before, I’d say he was around my age (23) but seemed to know his stuff, very helpful guy

I’ve never had breakdown cover before, I bought some in April as there was an offer on with the AA for the top package for £70 I think

bloody glad I did!

[grogee]

+1 for the AA guys, they've always been great with me and strangely appreciative of my shite wagons. Quite interesting asking them what they've been called out to, plenty of modernz failing embarrassingly. 

Really glad you're mobile again and it wasn't anything serious 👍

[richardmorris]

One of the committee I’m on for the rsc missed yesterday’s zoom as his new(ish) jag had broken and rac quoted 240minutes to attend.

[High Jetter]

RSC, quoted...is there a Shakespearean theme here?

[chodweaver]

17 hours ago, High Jetter said:

RSC, quoted...is there a Shakespearean theme here?

Nah, he'd have used 'quoth' if t'were

[djoptix]

I have found it's a bit of a nightmare getting the AA to show up in the first place, or get an accurate estimation of when they might, but once they're actually there the blokes in the vans are sound as a pound.

[stuboy]

good to see it still venturing on