I'm a Sheep... but it's not my fault...

[Stumpy]

I've been looking for a while at getting either a 996TT or a CSL. Both are cracking cars in their own right and both seem to be solid purchases, not really being affected by depreciation (at the moment). I would have loved a GT3 but they're out of reach now. :bigcry:


I couldn't resist any longer trying an E46 M3 though. ;)


I've been looking for a while and obviously reading with interest the very many of them on here.


Anyway out of the blue someone dropped me a line saying they were selling their SG CSL and would I be interested.


2003, Build Nr 406 so one of the later ones (registered end December 2013);
67k miles;
Armourfend to the front, and rear arches;
Hayward & Scott rear box;
New Pilot Sport Cups;
New MoT;
Just had Insp 2;
Newly refurbished F&R brakes with new braided lines and new Red Stuff pads;
Newly refurbished rims;
Tracker fitted;
Boot/Subframe strengthened;
All Vanos checked along with Valves and Crank and all good;




Got to say the exhaust note is absolutely mind-blowing and screams like a stabbed rat above 6k. It's a very cerebral experience.



Plans are to re-cover the steering wheel and simply enjoy it. :supz:




http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/CSL/CSL3_zps50d33c7e.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/CSL/CSL3_zps50d33c7e.jpg.html)
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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/CSL/IMG_20140719_145741_zps8b32beea.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/CSL/IMG_20140719_145741_zps8b32beea.jpg.html)
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[DazBlackCSL]

Congratulations on your purchase and what your about to experience, welcome to the CSLR also, hope you get involved and get her out where she belongs :beer:

[Roland]

Congratulation :thumbs:

fast one

[LeinsCSL]

Congrats! Sport on, windows down :)

[Stumpy]

Just realised I hadn't mentioned the fact the car was bought off sjb here. A gent and a pleasure to deal with.

Car came with a stack of old magazines featuring the CSL from 2003/2004, and a car coveras well!

Saw the camper van he has too which looked lovely...

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looks nice but what are those things behind the front wheel :whistle:

[Stumpy]

Looks nice but what are those things behind the front wheel :whistle:

I assume you mean to stock brakes?

Am looking into an upgrade but I'm not sounkibg £2500 on APs.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I assume you mean to stock brakes?

Am looking into an upgrade but I'm not sounkibg £2500 on APs.

Yes I was but car looks mint enjoy :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

I assume you mean to stock brakes?

Am looking into an upgrade but I'm not sounkibg £2500 on APs.


Upgrading your csl is very therapeutic.....and mildly addictive;)

[Stumpy]

I'm not shy of modding having come from (B5) RS4's and S4 track cars, both over 500bhp, but £2500 for brakes is too steep...
:bigcry:

[plumber vic]

I'm not shy of modding having come from (B5) RS4's and S4 track cars, both over 500bhp, but £2500 for brakes is too steep...
:bigcry:

You will???

[jonnysideways]

Welcome from me too.

I had the same thoughts, after having a 996 Carrera C2, I looked at a few Turbo's, but worried about the expense of the 4x4 system , Turbo's and Motor.

Also after having had a V8 M3, and looking at going back to the 996, I found the interior to be a bit drab.

The CSL ticks all the boxes, practical with decent rear seats, and a boot, quick, makes the right noises, rare and hopefully will hold its price.

IMO cant beat the simplicity of front engine rear wheel drive ;0)

again welcome, car looks great too.

[Stumpy]

So went out to the Ring last weekend with a mate who's never been. He wanted to check it out before going out himself.
Everywhere was booked up as the Ring 1000Km was on at the GP circuit so we ended up staying at Sliders, in Dollendorf. Cheap and cheerful, but wouldn't be my first choice... :hahaha:

Weather was shite. Saw some cars. Saw some rain. Managed just 1 lap. Saw some cars facing the wrong direction :gayfight:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/Nurburgring%20Sept%202014/racetracker_686579_99812_zps122c11c9.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/Nurburgring%20Sept%202014/racetracker_686579_99812_zps122c11c9.jpg.html)
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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/Nurburgring%20Sept%202014/IMG_20140920_145512_zpseb3d7feb.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/Nurburgring%20Sept%202014/IMG_20140920_145512_zpseb3d7feb.jpg.html)
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Going back?
Oh yes!!!

I have a ring card with 3 laps left on it if anyone wants? 4 laps cost 100e, so that's 75e left on it.

PM if you're interested.

:beer:

[Stumpy]

Cleaned up after the trip to Germany, and added the obligatory badge of honour!

This car handles sooooooooo much better than my last track car, with AST coilovers. Cant wait to track it in the dry.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/CSL/IMG_20140927_1421232_zpsdab23acf.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/CSL/IMG_20140927_1421232_zpsdab23acf.jpg.html)

:beer:

[Stumpy]

Meant to post this up a while back when the sun was out...
Excuse the background!

[Stumpy]

A couple while the sun was setting and the newly laid garage floor..

[Stumpy]

Gave the steering wheel and handbrake a damned good clean today, to see how it might come up rather than simply sending it away to be re-trimmed.

Came out brilliantly to be honest. Will give it another going over, but will be fine for another 12 months minimum.

:smokin:

As to trackdays, I'm booked on at Rocky on 7th March with CD, and am likely to book with them also for a Ring TD end of April.

Have a new set of Cups (from Tyreleader) to go on probably after the Rocky day, as that's quite a harsh circuit for tyre wear - so a nice fresh set for the Ring then! :supz:

[PeteGray]

I've been thinking about cleaning instead of replacing myself. Dumb question but, how did you go about cleaning it?

[Stumpy]

I've been thinking about cleaning instead of replacing myself. Dumb question but, how did you go about cleaning it?

Simple really. Alcantara usually just takes dirt from your hands and retains it.

I used a cleaning towel with a little warm water and washing up liquid. Wrung it out do was just damp and ensured the soap had worked through but didn't use too much.
I then gripped the wheel with the damp cloth and applied some gentle pressure on the wheel using the towel in a wrist-twisting motion!
Did this in sections. Took about 10-15 Mins to do the whole wheel and a few extra mins to for the handbrake lever.

The towel was filthy afterwards...

[glendog74]

A couple while the sun was setting and the newly laid garage floor..

What tiles did you use for the garage floor? I'm looking at sorting out my new garage walls/flooring soon.

[Stumpy]

Some straight from eBay. Will send you the link. Esdy yo lay and cost only c£65 for the lot.

[glendog74]

Some straight from eBay. Will send you the link. Esdy yo lay and cost only c£65 for the lot.

Sounds good - thanks buddy :thumbs:

[Stumpy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anti-Fatigue-Safety-Garage-Workshop-Gym-Flooring-Mats-Tiles-Interlock-GREY-RED-/351029990770?pt=UK_Flooring&var=620266250001&hash=item51bb049572




:beer:

There's been some depression of the tiles beneath the wheels, as you might expect...

[Stumpy]

Taken at Rockingham, last weekend:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/CSL/IMG_20150307_130650_zpsunofh3bu.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/CSL/IMG_20150307_130650_zpsunofh3bu.jpg.html)
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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/CSL/GARY7681%202_zpstmdkfncz.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/CSL/GARY7681%202_zpstmdkfncz.jpg.html)


Car was great. Still learning though...

Circuit Days at the Ring at the end of April next...

:whistle:

[Stumpy]

Didn't realise how long it's been since I posted anything on this thread!

:whistle::hahaha:

Anyway car is for sale, so need to change my membership to advertise it on here...

:beer:

[Stumpy]

Didn't realise how long it's been since I posted anything on this thread!

:whistle::hahaha:

Anyway car is for sale, so need to change my membership to advertise it on here...

:beer:

Mileage is at 72,308 - what would be a sensible price?
Needs a service though.

:smt055