Is there some similar illustrated website for recent, modern Citroen cars?
Citroen 2cv pages
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#102The GSA had a beautiful dashboard https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FL0xd9wXMAAdIm8.jpg
Think we have to agree to disagree. It's extremely interesting, non-conformist but I wouldn't call it beautiful - I have actually seen inside it in real life.
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#103How I miss the "old" internet. These fan made websites used to show up in google serps ages ago. I've never ran into these personal websites in the past 3+ years, no matter how deep I search.
I wonder if there's a way to twist the arm of a search engine into revealing these gems
I'm not sure if this can help but those personal websites [0] seem to be often made with Adobe Dreamweaver if we look at the page source code.
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#104Someone please explain why 2CV was produced for so long (1949-1990) - even in communist countries which were technologically backwards production of 2CV's contemporaries (like FSO Warszawa) was long stopped (1973 in that example).
The 2CV was inexpensive and indestructible. It was perfect for 3rd world nations that the French had colonized. The 4 wheel independent suspension could go over worse potholes on unpaved roads than you have ever seen. And if something did break, you could either fix it with a coat hanger or find a nearby shade tree mechanic with enough experience to get the job done. I fell in love with it back in the '60's and wante…
> 3rd world nations that the French had colonize
Do you really think they were "nations"?
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#105The GSA had a beautiful dashboard https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FL0xd9wXMAAdIm8.jpg
You'll love this (french) subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/giscardpunk
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#106Earlier quoted context omitted.
Compared to the beetle it's a tent on wheels. The beetle is quite strong for a car designed in those days.
The Thing is not the Beetle. Different cars.
Ah that one, sorry I didn't know it was marketed as the 'Thing'.
Yes, lots of parallels with the Mehari there. And with the Moke, similar concept but using Mini parts.
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#107Earlier quoted context omitted.
Activa V6 is amazing , those are super rare to begin with and I've only driven one once. Cornering in that thing is the weirdest experience initially and afterwards every other car except for high end sports cars feel 'off'. DS with a five speed manual is the best combo, keep an eye on your steering housing (those tend to go slowly but failure is potentially catastrophic) and front carrier arms, the bushings will wea…
My understanding is that only 2700 Activa V6 were ever built. I doubt half of those have survived. Now and then, one will appear for sale, and they disappear about as quickly as they appear. I remember rushing across country to pick up mine as soon as it went on sale. I've recently bought a house with room for a workshop. I've known for a while that the steering on the DS was an issue that needed fixing. Now that I w…
Fixing the steering on a DS is a major operation, make sure you get the shop manual and if you can practice on a junker before doing it on your real car, it is probably one of the most labor intensive jobs you could do on that car.
Rebuilt units can be bought, they're better than the originals and should last the (remaining) lifetime of the car, I would definitely recommend against trying to rebuild one yourself, they are super finicky to work on and require a ton of specialist tooling (and experience) to do the work properly.
Note that there are right and left hand drive versions of these. Also there typically is a charge if you don't give them your old one for rebuild in return after you've completed the transplant, and, of course there is a huge difference between the 'red' and the 'green' version, which has to do with the sealing materials used, the 'red' system uses a hydraulic oil which is extremely corrosive.
One example (green, LHD):
https://citrotech.nl/shop/product/stuurhuis-ds-lhm-linksgest...
Obviously, after replacing the steering housing you'll need to have the car aligned again, and while you are at it you may as well replace CV boots and ball joints since it is mostly just the price of the materials at that point.
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#108Earlier quoted context omitted.
Wonder if they could make an electric version of the wagon? It could be great as a short-haul utility/delivery vehicle...
Now... my parents have this for driving around town: https://elektrofrosch-berlin.de I think its a good successor of the spirit of the 2cv
Amazing!
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#109Earlier quoted context omitted.
My understanding is that only 2700 Activa V6 were ever built. I doubt half of those have survived. Now and then, one will appear for sale, and they disappear about as quickly as they appear. I remember rushing across country to pick up mine as soon as it went on sale. I've recently bought a house with room for a workshop. I've known for a while that the steering on the DS was an issue that needed fixing. Now that I w…
Fixing the steering on a DS is a major operation, make sure you get the shop manual and if you can practice on a junker before doing it on your real car, it is probably one of the most labor intensive jobs you could do on that car. Rebuilt units can be bought, they're better than the originals and should last the (remaining) lifetime of the car, I would definitely recommend against trying to rebuild one yourself, the…
Fortunately, I have a "fixer", who is extremely familiar with these vehicles (it's basically all he does), so he would be able to get me some proper units, and would be well aware if I am being overcharged. Indeed, just looked at his site (that I built for him), he does have a replacement unit for sale for ~800 euro (with VAT).
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#110Earlier quoted context omitted.
Fixing the steering on a DS is a major operation, make sure you get the shop manual and if you can practice on a junker before doing it on your real car, it is probably one of the most labor intensive jobs you could do on that car. Rebuilt units can be bought, they're better than the originals and should last the (remaining) lifetime of the car, I would definitely recommend against trying to rebuild one yourself, the…
Fortunately, I have a "fixer", who is extremely familiar with these vehicles (it's basically all he does), so he would be able to get me some proper units, and would be well aware if I am being overcharged. Indeed, just looked at his site (that I built for him), he does have a replacement unit for sale for ~800 euro (with VAT).
Good! Have fun, you'll learn more about your DS than you ever wanted to know. I've rebuilt a DS bit-by-bit while it was in use and I would have much rather had the time to do things in a more planned manner. Engine rebuild is a nice chapter in its own right, the 21 is the best engine and you could get a junked engine and rebuild that at leisure, they are very doable.