maxxo Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Out of interest, do you know how much of a PITA the rack gaiters were after all? typical citroen apparently "an absolute bastard" as i was told it took an entire day RoverFolkUs and AnnoyingPentium 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Just now, maxxo said: typical citroen apparently "an absolute bastard" as i was told it took an entire day Oh dear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Oh dear! which is why i can't moan about the price i feel it was fair for the amount of work they did RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 i may try to fix the blower motor it doesn't work, nothing at all now, what's the bet this is a nightmare electrical issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 11 minutes ago, maxxo said: I need to pop it back into the garage tomorrow as i have a brake pad rattle (i think) i imagine the mechanic can't wait to work on it again, he was telling me how much he loved working on it, especially the rack gaitors do you know if they had to take the rack off to do the gaitor in the end? RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, wesacosa said: do you know if they had to take the rack off to do the gaitor in the end? as far as i know they did not might have been easier for them to have taken it off wesacosa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 bastard radio won't take 4641 either it can piss of, not going to use it  AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 I've bought a nice looking Sony off ebay stuboy and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 5 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: I wish there was an eyeroll reaction for all your puns! 😛 I have suggested it in the past! Any reaction is appreciated, if you like them! RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 0123 could be a default alarm code, was on our early 90's one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 7 hours ago, maxxo said: i can still press them and just imagine the volume increasing! i bet they don't work anyway They are just very basic resistors, different to moderns so unlikely to be broken.  However, I understand the urge to get tunes going ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 20 minutes with some methylated spirits and got the glvoebox looking good Dyslexic Viking, AnnoyingPentium, mercedade and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/29/2022 at 6:02 PM, maxxo said: found an alarm power supply i'd removed from someones house, i think when i upgraded their alarm anyway it works and is powering the radio now the question is, 1145 ot 4641 as the code...... concerning I am at once relieved and disappointed! Relieved, because i thought you had made a device based on a house alarm that somehow could decode radios, but I couldn't for the life of me figure out how you'd done it... And disappointed, because i imagined that you HAD made such a device, created in a sort of Brainiac/Dick Dastardly mash-up universe... Dick Dastardly: "Mutley! You unscrupulous hound, now that i have created the RaceWinningDecode-o-matic, all that you need to do is pull that lever and stereo sounds will be mine, MINE! you hear!" Mutley: "eechk eechk eechk" etc etc Datsuncog, wesacosa, privatewire and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, chodweaver said: I am at once relieved and disappointed! Relieved, because i thought you had made a device based on a house alarm that somehow could decode radios, but I couldn't for the life of me figure out how you'd done it... And disappointed, because i imagined that you HAD made such a device, created in a sort of Brainiac/Dick Dastardly mash-up universe... Dick Dastardly: "Mutley! You unscrupulous hound, now that i have created the RaceWinningDecode-o-matic, all that you need to do is pull that lever and stereo sounds will be mine, MINE! you hear!" Mutley: "eechk eechk eechk" etc etc no, sadly not, they're just perfect portable 12v power supplies however in theory, that would be possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 fitted a banging stereo for my tunes today! it even works! somewhat period correct too (well late 90s) tbh, it's probably a better unit than the original headunit so, you know all that aftermarket wiring i'd cut behind the radio? yeah about that, that was really, really bloody stupid spent an hour or so tracing....guessing and connecting it all back up but still, we have a working stereo now! finally making some progress with this car chodweaver, iainrcz, Lacquer Peel and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, maxxo said: fitted a banging stereo for my tunes today! it even works! somewhat period correct too (well late 90s) tbh, it's probably a better unit than the original headunit so, you know all that aftermarket wiring i'd cut behind the radio? yeah about that, that was really, really bloody stupid spent an hour or so tracing....guessing and connecting it all back up but still, we have a working stereo now! finally making some progress with this car Glad you did buy that in the end. I really rate those wee units, I don't know if yours is CD changer capable though, either way, bloody cool stereos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Glad you did buy that in the end. I really rate those wee units, I don't know if yours is CD changer capable though, either way, bloody cool stereos. i likely won't bother with a CD changer but yes i'm rather pleased with it AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 your D-bass is at the wrong setting! 1ffs!🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Noel Tidybeard said: your D-bass is at the wrong setting! 1ffs!🤣 I told him that too. 3 and shoogling the door cards is a requirement. 😂 Noel Tidybeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 16 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said: I told him that too. 3 and shoogling the door cards is a requirement. 😂 it's the law! AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Noel Tidybeard said: it's the law! Agreed. Maxxo and I have similar stereos in our car now... seen at the back of this image. Only difference is that mine is CD changer capable. There's probably other differences though. Oh, and I did eventually turn the D-Bass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 *cough* d-bass level 1? *cough* AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Noel Tidybeard said: *cough* d-bass level 1? *cough* It's at 3 now, if that helps. Bomb the Bass have really been doing just that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Right I can do a proper comparison of the xm vs c5 Xm floats more, and I dare say is softer and doesn't get caught out on sharp bumps as easily However, it's too soft due to the wrong spheres and can bottom out on some undulations C5 whilst being very slightly firmer is more composed and stable The issue with the XM, if you brake any harder than normal the nose goes right down which is quite uncomfortable actually C5 is lighter to drive XM has more comfortable seats C5 is much more refined and quieter Now the engine side of things I like the classic turbo diesel shove of the 2.1 in the XM, its excellent and sounds great...... But the low down torque of the HDi gives it the edge.....and quite frankly the HDi is one of the best diesel engines of all times Gearbox The AL4 in the C5 is much more intelligent and predictable, not the smoothest but we're not counting that due to the milage...... The 4hp18 in the XM is smooth, however a little too willing to kick down, it also loses points for no second gear lockup, making town driving inefficient C5 is better built, plastics feel more solid and has better corrosion resistance The C5 is a better car, its smooth, well equipped, reliable and comfortable XM has more character and its excellent in its own way Now, you have to remember the C5 is 10 years newer and of the next generation than the XM so of course its going to be better For a daily driver, C5 hands down.....to the point where I'd say its perhaps one of the best cars from the early 2000s For a toy/second car the XM is superb, well equipped enough to make you satisfied, performs well and it's a great car I love the effortless cruising of the C5, its definitely staying as my main car, the XM is nice to use occasionally and always puts a smile on my face Conclusion C5 is a better car, but, I absolutely love them both and wouldn't change them for the world richardmorris, privatewire, Shite Ron and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 hours ago, maxxo said: I absolutely love them both and wouldn't change them for the world so when photoshoot of them together..? AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 22 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Agreed. Maxxo and I have similar stereos in our car now... seen at the back of this image. Only difference is that mine is CD changer capable. There's probably other differences though. Oh, and I did eventually turn the D-Bass up. That D-Bass knob brings back memories. I grew up listening my choons from one of these in our Aldi AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 4 hours ago, stuboy said: so when photoshoot of them together..? it's somewhat difficult to drive 2 cars at once however, i shall try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 just parked up, was sitting in the car making aphone call once that ended i opened the door cue the front end slamming down and ramming into the stops why it's done that i don't know Shite Ron, AnnoyingPentium, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 minute ago, maxxo said: why it's done that i don't know 'coz Citroen, innit? Honestly I don't know why either. Hope you get it sorted tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 40 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: 'coz Citroen, innit? Honestly I don't know why either. Hope you get it sorted tho! well the straw has really loaded the camels back quite simply, if it's bust a line or had some other horrendously expensive repair i'm done with it i hope that's understandable but i can't keep throwing money at it likely it's just a weird thing it's done but i'm not expecitng it to be AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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