Exciting carbon news!

[Mike R]

Given my car is off the road waiting for the cams from BMW (a wait which has been on-going since the end of July :banghead: ), I thought I would take the opportunity to get my guy to do some more carbon bits, so the Vorsteiner front splitter is going to be replicated (but in proper 1 x 1 pre-preg carbon and not the shonky carbon skin over glass fibre mix that is the Vorsteiner item). He also has the strut brace as a feasibility study - not sure if that would be a bit OTT - what are people's views?

But look what also fits in the Autoclave :supz: :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/269D2E0A-C915-4A9F-8909-A1B5DF888D64_zpsw8fako0y.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/269D2E0A-C915-4A9F-8909-A1B5DF888D64_zpsw8fako0y.jpg.html)

So the plan will be to take a mold of that as well and we will then have the ability to produce EXACT replicas (indistinguishable from the BMW items) of the bumper for considerably less than BMW charge. I appreciate that these are not likely to be required just yet, but if the bumpers go the same way as the roof, then at least the mold will be ready and waiting :).

In addition, the rear centre consoles go in to production this week :). These are going to be complete replacement items for the OE items (not covers), will not require any exchange and will allow you to keep your original one (if it hasn't yet cracked :bigcry: ) in pristine condition, as these are now £1,025 from BMW :smt103 . Being full carbon (NOT carbon skin over glass-fibre), not only are they stronger anyway, but they will be additionally reinforced around the area where the OE plastic ones usually crack, to ensure that the carbon ones can allow the use of the folding seat arrangement without damaging them. All you will have to do is swap over the trim pieces (which are still available new from BMW separately from the plastic console if your ones are manky, but the plastic console is not available without the trim pieces - go figure :bigcry: ). For anyone concerned, we have a genuine front centre console that is being used to ensure that the curing process gives the exact same finish as the OE ones and match in every regard (as will be evidenced by the photos).

The price will be £495 + £10 delivery (within the UK) for the first 10. Again, these will only be available to forum members and £10 from the sale of each one will go to help running the site :). As soon as the first one is done, I will of course post up pictures. However, they will be of similar quality to the flippers (as in better than OE ones).

[Chappers]

put me down for a rear centre console please

1. Chappers

[Bounce]

Might be interested in a rear console ;)

[Marv968]

put me down for a rear centre console please

1. Chappers
2. Marv

[s.mac]

A bit off topic and I have emailed our resident carbon guy....
I've got a knackered plastic dash from a Clio cup. Looking for a fibre glass or carbon copy getting made up as a replacement. Is it something your guy can do? If so what sort of money?

It's just a thin plastic trim, i would like it with no pod opening.
Usual upside down photo...

[cslsuperfan]

Mike

would be interested in the vorsteiner nose :smokin:

[Mike R]

A bit off topic and I have emailed our resident carbon guy....
I've got a knackered plastic dash from a Clio cup. Looking for a fibre glass or carbon copy getting made up as a replacement. Is it something your guy can do? If so what sort of money?

It's just a thin plastic trim, i would like it with no pod opening.
Usual upside down photo...

Everything can be done - but obviously it is whether or not if it is economically viable. I've asked the question, but I don't think he has time to do one offs.

[Mike R]

Mike

would be interested in the vorsteiner nose :smokin:

No probs :).

[Clubber]

I would be interested in a trim set if it is an EXACT match to OEM radio cover and centre console.

[Mike R]

I would be interested in a trim set if it is an EXACT match to OEM radio cover and centre console.

Not something we intend to do at the moment.

Really want to just do CSL specific items to an OE equivalent or better standard.

Might come at a later date (if the demand is there), but not in the immediate future.

The things that are being done / have been done are:

1. Flippers (available).
2. Rear centre console (imminent).
3. Strut brace (before end of year).
4. Vorsteiner front lip (before end of year).
5. Front bumper (next year).

[s.mac]

No problem :thumbs:

[Csl spurs]

Hi Mike
I would be interested in a strut brace and seat console.

[Mike R]

The first centre console should be ready next week :).

[Chappers]

shit, that means I've got to find £500, doesn't it.

[glendog74]

Rear console and strut brace sound interesting :thumbs:

[Heisenburg]

Mike,

I would definitely be interested in the vorsteiner when available :thumbs:

Paddy

[jupe777]

Given my car is off the road waiting for the cams from BMW (a wait which has been on-going since the end of July :banghead: )

Mike, have you had any news on the cams? Mine went down about the same time, one cam was available immediately and the second thankfully came in yesterday. Car is back with them now and should be ready Monday :-). This was a few days after I was told it would be sometime in 2016 so was shocked when it was all of a sudden available?

[cslsuperfan]

Mike,

I would definitely be interested in the vorsteiner when available :thumbs:

Paddy

That makes 2!!

[Nikey30]

Hi Mike, I would be interested in the carbon rear seat console, if you can keep me posted. Many thanks. Nick

[mistergav]

I'm interested in the Rear centre console and Vorsteiner front lip.

[Jon8710]

How much are the flippers mate ???

[Mike R]

How much are the flippers mate ???

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13618

[Mike R]

Here are the first pictures of the finished rear centre console - I have put them up against a genuine front centre console so you can see that it matches perfectly :thumbs: :). Please note that these are my original trim pieces and that they will not be supplied with them (the original ones are easy to remove and if yours aren't up to scratch, BMW do sell these separately). This one will be offered in the order that people expressed and interest, it will then take another 5-7 days to make the next one and so on. If you are genuinely interested in one, then drop me a PM. In the meantime, I will be contacting the people who have expressed an interest.

As a nice little finishing touch, we have made this appear to be a genuine BMW part (sharing the OE part number, but with some additional characters to denote it's carbon fibre material). However, that is optional :).

I forgot to reiterate that these have not only been reinforced where they normally crack, but due to their carbon construction are significantly stronger anyway. I have been told they should be actually able to take the weight of an adult standing on them, however that is not something I have wanted to confirm LOL.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/0569EDE0-BA32-4C1C-BDEF-5D23489F276E_zpsrbj10cj9.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/0569EDE0-BA32-4C1C-BDEF-5D23489F276E_zpsrbj10cj9.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/B70318D8-C9D0-4F27-B82A-8FA937F90389_zpsnqmuenwr.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/B70318D8-C9D0-4F27-B82A-8FA937F90389_zpsnqmuenwr.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/671712AB-8F08-4AA3-B331-DED008916A86_zps8dqgj7yw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/671712AB-8F08-4AA3-B331-DED008916A86_zps8dqgj7yw.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/74698E77-C875-480C-A2B0-2C88EC745D6B_zpsetstoc0c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/74698E77-C875-480C-A2B0-2C88EC745D6B_zpsetstoc0c.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/4BB7EB7C-0B8B-4B6D-B0DD-811564173253_zpsw1svyzh1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/4BB7EB7C-0B8B-4B6D-B0DD-811564173253_zpsw1svyzh1.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/21B0D830-F5C0-4C26-AEB5-D11758F08715_zpsd37kccxc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/21B0D830-F5C0-4C26-AEB5-D11758F08715_zpsd37kccxc.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/D52A5FBE-8C7F-4D7C-B350-1C38927D51D7_zpsasgiw7ni.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/D52A5FBE-8C7F-4D7C-B350-1C38927D51D7_zpsasgiw7ni.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/D723EBDF-78D1-4832-B076-1AA057319310_zpsmwslwoc4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/D723EBDF-78D1-4832-B076-1AA057319310_zpsmwslwoc4.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/A6DE3480-1C1B-41E5-91E4-0ADB4FA2F39E_zpstacmeck4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/A6DE3480-1C1B-41E5-91E4-0ADB4FA2F39E_zpstacmeck4.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/90FD3A6A-EAA5-4CDF-BB12-8D30E851FC22_zpsz9dzbhmt.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/90FD3A6A-EAA5-4CDF-BB12-8D30E851FC22_zpsz9dzbhmt.jpg.html)

As per the flippers, these will ONLY be sold to cslregister members and also £10 from the sale of each will go to the register to help keep the site up and running, as without this place we wouldn't have a place to talk bollocks about CSLs :blalalala:.

[Equinox]

that looks amazing.

[Marv968]

That looks blooming wonderful Mike :smokin:

[Mark CSL]

They Look Great Mike :thumbs:

I must buy a CSL just to get one :whistle:

[alexk]

Very nice Mike. :thumbs:

Although the monkey BMW Original sticker is a bit wrong...
Just imagine the confusion this will create with people selling the optional OEM BMW carbon part in 5 years from now.

[Neil M]

Nice work Mike!

[MisterCorn]

They look awesome. If I can't get my OEM one repaired I might be after one.

MC

[monkeycsl]

These look awesome can't wait for bumper but what about making mould of a roof could you take mould from a steel roof?

[si.w]

This is really cool. How about doing a replacement for the rear seat backs as well!?

[Neil M]

This is really cool. How about doing a replacement for the rear seat backs as well!?

Front seat backs in carbon too?

[Mike R]

Anything is possible, but we don't really want to be making one offs 😄.

[monkeycsl]

The roofs would fly out of the roof

[Chappers]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JibxHpXqAfc

[0-60Motorsports]

Hi Mike, Can you PM me price for the rear center console and the front lip EX Vat to SL30NS? Thanks.

[Mike R]

As soon as the front lip is done, I will let you know😎.

[0-60Motorsports]

As soon as the front lip is done, I will let you know😎.

Any news?

[Mike R]

Any news?

The guy who does the molds is proving a bit elusive at present, so has put the ETA behind somewhat.

[Marv968]

Received my rear console a few weeks ago from Mike, very happy. Beautiful quality and the carbon matches the original BMW interior CF really well.

Pics don't do justice how good and right it looks :smokin:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jaberwoky/20160207_151525_LLS.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jaberwoky/20160207_151542.jpg

I'll try and take some better pics in a few weeks time when the CSL is out of hibernation.

[GregorFuk]

Hi Mike, I did PM you regarding a rear centre console, could you PM prices etc. I'm keen to replace my cracked item. Cheers

[Bounce]

Received my rear console a few weeks ago from Mike, very happy. Beautiful quality and the carbon matches the original BMW interior CF really well.

Pics don't do justice how good and right it looks :smokin:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jaberwoky/20160207_151525_LLS.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jaberwoky/20160207_151542.jpg

I'll try and take some better pics in a few weeks time when the CSL is out of hibernation.Looking good mate,I like that:thumbs:

[Mike R]

Hi Mike, I did PM you regarding a rear centre console, could you PM prices etc. I'm keen to replace my cracked item. Cheers

Hi Gregor,
No PM received?

However, prices are on the first post of this thread :).

£495 + £10 delivery (most places in UK, some Northern extremes may differ) and with £10 from each sale going to the CSL Register.

Lead time is around 5-7 working days from receipt of funds.
Best regards

[Mike R]

Received my rear console a few weeks ago from Mike, very happy. Beautiful quality and the carbon matches the original BMW interior CF really well.

Pics don't do justice how good and right it looks :smokin:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jaberwoky/20160207_151525_LLS.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Jaberwoky/20160207_151542.jpg

I'll try and take some better pics in a few weeks time when the CSL is out of hibernation.

Marv,
That looks awesome (in my completely biased opinion :whistle: ) :supz: :thumbs:

[Yanto]

Nice but very 2014.... ;)

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11937

[Mike R]

Nice but very 2014.... ;)

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11937

I don't think you can really compare the two :blalalala:.

This isn't an overlayed cosmetic item on the original, but a complete replacement pre-preg carbon part to the same quality (if not better :thumbs: ) than the original interior items.

Knowing the weaknesses of the original item, it has also been reinforced in those specific points to ensure that it can take the weight of heavy items being placed on the seat backs when the seats are folded - so not only is it nicer to look at than the black plastic items, it is also more practical ;).

[Yanto]

I don't think you can really compare the two :blalalala:.

This isn't an overlayed cosmetic item on the original, but a complete replacement pre-preg carbon part to the same quality (if not better :thumbs: ) than the original interior items.

Knowing the weaknesses of the original item, it has also been reinforced in those specific points to ensure that it can take the weight of heavy items being placed on the seat backs when the seats are folded - so not only is it nicer to look at than the black plastic items, it is also more practical ;).

Just kidding...

What parts are you doing now ?

[Mike R]

Next will be the strut brace and full width splitter :).

[Chappers]

Roof Shirley?

[Mike R]

Not enough demand to justify the outlay.

[monkeycsl]

I want a roof so that's two already

[Mike R]

I want a roof so that's two already

I am lead to believe that Evolve already do a roof that seems to be as good as OE quality.....

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

These look like £500 well spent great work Mike, I'm looking for a airbox snorkal is geoffsteel the best on the market? :whistle:

[cslsuperfan]

These look like £500 well spent great work Mike, I'm looking for a airbox snorkal is geoffsteel the best on the market? :whistle:


Check with Martin AKA "TrackM3"

[Mike R]

These look like £500 well spent great work Mike, I'm looking for a airbox snorkal is geoffsteel the best on the market? :whistle:

You need to buy an original one then..... Having seen the GS ones close up, I would not put one on a genuine CSL.....

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

Did they do a genuine carbon snorkel?. That answers my question about the gs one thanks :thumbs:

[SSS]

Can you possibly make me some "flappy paddles" in carbon for my car as well as the rear console please Mike?

I can remove the original metal ones if you need them?

Thank you
C

[Mike R]

Can you possibly make me some "flappy paddles" in carbon for my car as well as the rear console please Mike?

I can remove the original metal ones if you need them?

Thank you
C

Hi Chris,
These are readily available, as the previous owner fitted some on my car. They are much better than the OE items, as they are larger (this is the best photo I have):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/MikesCSL04_zps8f5f09fd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/MikesCSL04_zps8f5f09fd.jpg.html)

I can't remember for sure who made them, so I have messaged him to confirm (I have a suspicion it may be CA Automotive). As soon as I know, I will post here, but in the meantime here is the CA Automotive link - they look the same to me :) :
http://www.ca-int.co.uk/single_prod-cHJvZF9pZD0yNzIzJmNhcl9tYWtlPWJtdyZjYXJfdHlwZT1lND ZtJmNhdF9pZD00MyZjb21wX2lkPTg=.html

[Mike R]

Did they do a genuine carbon snorkel?. That answers my question about the gs one thanks :thumbs:

Hi Paul,
The OEM snorkel is plastic on the CSL, if someone wanted this copied in carbon, they would need to loan me one to take a mold off :).

[SSS]

Thank you Mike,

They are lovely.
I shall look them up!

Hi Chris,
These are readily available, as the previous owner fitted some on my car. They are much better than the OE items, as they are larger (this is the best photo I have):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/MikesCSL04_zps8f5f09fd.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/MikesCSL04_zps8f5f09fd.jpg.html)

I can't remember for sure who made them, so I have messaged him to confirm (I have a suspicion it may be CA Automotive). As soon as I know, I will post here, but in the meantime here is the CA Automotive link - they look the same to me :) :
http://www.ca-int.co.uk/single_prod-cHJvZF9pZD0yNzIzJmNhcl9tYWtlPWJtdyZjYXJfdHlwZT1lND ZtJmNhdF9pZD00MyZjb21wX2lkPTg=.html

[khooni]

Next will be the strut brace and full width splitter :).

i want full width splitter. please count me in

[Smoftah]

Hi Mike,

I need the front carbon for the front bumper on my one please?

Are you making these yet?

Thanks

[Mike R]

Hi Mike,

I need the front carbon for the front bumper on my one please?

Are you making these yet?

Thanks

I don't know what you mean? Are you referring to the OEM splitters or the full width item?

[Smoftah]

Oem ones please.

[Mike R]

Oem ones please.

The OEM ones are available on a 5-7 working day lead time :).

See thread here:
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13618

[NZ_M3]

Mike

Can your man replicate the plastic trim piece that goes on the side the front seats (the "L" shaped piece, plus the little plastic bit that bolts to the seat sliders (part no.3 seen in photo below)

http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/images_monthly_07_2013/img-565549-1-MTM2ODI4X3A=.png

If so and well priced I'd be interested in a pair. The stock OEM pricing for these plastic bits are just a bit over the top.

[Mike R]

Do you mean in carbon fibre?

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

Mike are you able to make the surround around the smg gear knob

[mistergav]

Mike

Can your man replicate the plastic trim piece that goes on the side the front seats (the "L" shaped piece, plus the little plastic bit that bolts to the seat sliders (part no.3 seen in photo below)

http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/images_monthly_07_2013/img-565549-1-MTM2ODI4X3A=.png

If so and well priced I'd be interested in a pair. The stock OEM pricing for these plastic bits are just a bit over the top.

I would be interested in a set of these also if they can be copied in CF.

[NZ_M3]

Do you mean in carbon fibre?

Correct! Ask your parts department how much those are to buy and you'd think it's made of Gold!!!

[Mike R]

Okay, my car is finally coming back soon (got an email yesterday to say cams are on their way :supz: ), so will take a set off and send them to be molded. Can you confirm that they are identical for each seat (as in passenger and driver's set are identical)?

[Mike R]

Correct! Ask your parts department how much those are to buy and you'd think it's made of Gold!!!

It's the same for the rear seat centre console - it's over a grand (GBP) for that bit of plastic from BMW :hahaha:. Makes the carbon one at half the price seem a veritable bargain :thumbs:.

[Mike R]

Mike are you able to make the surround around the smg gear knob

Hi Paul,
Anything can be done, but at the moment, I want to concentrate on the things unique to the CSL :).

[NZ_M3]

Okay, my car is finally coming back soon (got an email yesterday to say cams are on their way :supz: ), so will take a set off and send them to be molded. Can you confirm that they are identical for each seat (as in passenger and driver's set are identical)?

No they are sided unfortunately! There's two pieces to each seat, the L shaped piece held in by three hex bolts and another rail trim piece that sits just under it held in by two hex bolts.

[Marv968]

I noticed the plastic around the bolt holes, on the side trim for the seats which NZ_M3 refers to is rather fragile too!

Some CF versions of these would look superb and resolve the fragility issue :thumbs: I'd certainly be interested in buying a couple.

Good to hear cams are on the way Mike...hopefully you'll have your car right back in time for some decent weather :-D

[Alx]

Hello Mike,

I have finally received the carbon fiber console and I just installed it.

I am very happy with it; thank you again!

The CSL should have come this way from factory.

Kind regards,
Alex

[Alx]

Some other pictures (sorry for the quality).

[Alx]

A little comparison with the original item :supz:

[Mike R]

The mold for the Vorsteiner will be ready this week, will be £400 + delivery if anyone is interested :).

The strut brace will be done at the same time, but we will be having to make prototype to make sure that they have at least the same kind of weight deflection as the original alloy item.

[mistergav]

Hey Mike,

Interested in making a new rocker cover for us? This is mine but the weave is going in the wrong direction. :bigcry:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/GavMac/2015-09-302014.25.09_zpszpl88fha.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/GavMac/media/2015-09-302014.25.09_zpszpl88fha.jpg.html)

[mistergav]

Okay, my car is finally coming back soon (got an email yesterday to say cams are on their way :supz: ), so will take a set off and send them to be molded. Can you confirm that they are identical for each seat (as in passenger and driver's set are identical)?

Did you manage to take a look at the seat surrounds?

Cheers.

[Mike R]

Did you manage to take a look at the seat surrounds?

Cheers.

Will do as soon as I get my car back :).

[Mike R]

Hey Mike,

Interested in making a new rocker cover for us? This is mine but the weave is going in the wrong direction. :bigcry:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/GavMac/2015-09-302014.25.09_zpszpl88fha.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/GavMac/media/2015-09-302014.25.09_zpszpl88fha.jpg.html)

Need to get all the other things done first before moving on to anything else :).

[SMD]

Any E92 parts?

[Mike R]

Any E92 parts?

The E92 is well and truly catered for by every man and his dog - what is it you are after and I am sure I can point you in the right direction?

[Mike R]

Mike

Can your man replicate the plastic trim piece that goes on the side the front seats (the "L" shaped piece, plus the little plastic bit that bolts to the seat sliders (part no.3 seen in photo below)

http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/images_monthly_07_2013/img-565549-1-MTM2ODI4X3A=.png

If so and well priced I'd be interested in a pair. The stock OEM pricing for these plastic bits are just a bit over the top.

I've finally got my car back :beer:.

I have tried to get the lever off to remove the trim panels to send to my carbon guy, but am scared to force it in case I break anything (especially as you have confirmed the extreme cost of these parts :bigcry: ). Do you have any suggestions on how to best remove this?

[mistergav]

I've finally got my car back :beer:.

I have tried to get the lever off to remove the trim panels to send to my carbon guy, but am scared to force it in case I break anything (especially as you have confirmed the extreme cost of these parts :bigcry: ). Do you have any suggestions on how to best remove this?


Mike,

There is lots of detail in here:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13142

Cheers :thumbs:

[Mike R]

Mike,

There is lots of detail in here:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13142

Cheers :thumbs:

Thanks for that - although it doesn't seem to show explain how the lever is held in.

Anyone removed theirs to clarify?

Is there a screw holding it in place or does this thread refer to the three screws per side that hold the plastic cover in situ?

[mistergav]

If you pull the lever out slightly you can see there is a small allen key screw (2mm?) on the top. Once you remove that screw the handle slides right off.

The rest of the trim is very simple.

Cheers.

[Mike R]

If you pull the lever out slightly you can see there is a small allen key screw (2mm?) on the top. Once you remove that screw the handle slides right off.

The rest of the trim is very simple.

Cheers.

Mucho grassy-arse :thumbs:

[NZ_M3]

Mike

It is almost impossible to remove that screw without stripping the hex key slot. If you do, look here for replacement - see bottom of thread.

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13142

Also The trim has a slight lip that slots into the seat frame. I find the best way to take that trim off is to lift it into the seats first then twist the top part slightly to get it off the seat back portion where it sits just over the mechanism but not all the way, then pull down on the bottom to get the trim out of the bottom shell.

It's very hard to describe but there is one particular angle that the trim will come out without scratching the seat coating.

Just have a fiddle with it and have some thin hard cardboard around to slot in between the seat back. To prevent damage. Hope that helps!

[Mark CSL]

Mike NZ_M3 sent me screws if you need 2 new screws pm me your address :thumbs:

[Mike R]

The driver's side one came out no bother, but the passenger side someone had already tried to remove (unsuccessfully) and it was already stripped and had to be persuaded out with a drill :bigcry:.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/F96CD1A4-4EE2-4E2B-8F8C-32B31D07B34A_zpsp461chmi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/F96CD1A4-4EE2-4E2B-8F8C-32B31D07B34A_zpsp461chmi.jpg.html)

The panels came off no bother (once I had figured out the piece of felt that was glued to the seat and the panel wasn't another hidden screw :bigcry: - you forgot to mention that :blalalala: ) and I fitted one back to make sure it was easy (more difficult than removing but no issues other than being careful not to mark the seat).

Thanks for that Mark - PM sent :).

[JBird]

A question to someone who has replaced the center console one with the carbon ones.... when you remove the Alantara padding pieces, how do you pull the plastic pins out that hold the alcantara bits to the console? Brute force or is there a simpler way? Can the pins be replaced afterwards, or are they sort of built into the alcantara pieces?

[Mike R]

A question to someone who has replaced the center console one with the carbon ones.... when you remove the Alantara padding pieces, how do you pull the plastic pins out that hold the alcantara bits to the console? Brute force or is there a simpler way? Can the pins be replaced afterwards, or are they sort of built into the alcantara pieces?

They are built into the alcantara and can just be PUSHED out from underneath (rather than pull out from the top) and pushed back in. I did this to mine and they went back in no problem and did not break or suffer any issues :).

If you pulled them off (oh er :bigcry: ), you might distort the cushions as I don't know how rigid they are, hence the advice to push them out from underneath :).

[JBird]

Cheers Mike,

Yep, pushing them through from below makes sense. They seem so bloody fixed in there thought that I thought this alone may break something.

Out of curiosity, would you say your carbon console is strong enough to be sat on - not that there is a middle belt, but I was thinking that often if a person gets in the back, they tend to first lean in and put their weight on the console. Would the carbon stand up to this?

Thanks

[Mike R]

Cheers Mike,

Yep, pushing them through from below makes sense. They seem so bloody fixed in there thought that I thought this alone may break something.

Out of curiosity, would you say your carbon console is strong enough to be sat on - not that there is a middle belt, but I was thinking that often if a person gets in the back, they tend to first lean in and put their weight on the console. Would the carbon stand up to this?

Thanks

In the same way that the standard ones have not been designed to be sat on, neither have the carbon ones. However, they have been beefed up to take several times the weight of the standard one, and I "think" they would take the weight of a child / small person standing on them. Saying that, I would not really want to test one to destruction just to see.

But, if this was really important to you, for an extra £50 it could be beefed up so that it could take the weight of an adult no problem - if you felt that was a necessary requirement. Personally I would just advise people getting into the back to be a bit more careful :hahaha:.

[mistergav]

The driver's side one came out no bother, but the passenger side someone had already tried to remove (unsuccessfully) and it was already stripped and had to be persuaded out with a drill :bigcry:.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/MikeR/CSL%20stuff/F96CD1A4-4EE2-4E2B-8F8C-32B31D07B34A_zpsp461chmi.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/MikeR/media/CSL%20stuff/F96CD1A4-4EE2-4E2B-8F8C-32B31D07B34A_zpsp461chmi.jpg.html)

The panels came off no bother (once I had figured out the piece of felt that was glued to the seat and the panel wasn't another hidden screw :bigcry: - you forgot to mention that :blalalala: ) and I fitted one back to make sure it was easy (more difficult than removing but no issues other than being careful not to mark the seat).

Thanks for that Mark - PM sent :).

Hey Mike,

Any update on these?

Cheers, Gav

[Mike R]

Hi Gav,
Just waiting for my carbon guy's mold guy to finish them - sadly he is swamped as well, so is taking a lot longer than I anticipated.

However, the strut brace mold is done, so one of these will be produced soon (with a CSL logo embossed in it :) ).

Have chased for an update and will post back as soon as I get this :).
Best regards

[Mike R]

Update - moulds finished for both the strut brace and the seat side covers, so should have an example of both on my car within the next month or so :).

[mistergav]

Update - moulds finished for both the strut brace and the seat side covers, so should have an example of both on my car within the next month or so :).


:supz::beer:

[mistergav]

Hey Mike,

Any updates, looking forward to seeing how these look.

Cheers, Gav

[Mike R]

Hey Mike,

Any updates, looking forward to seeing how these look.

Cheers, Gav

He has a back-log of Ford orders to sort out first......

[daytonaviolet]

waiting for pics :)

[Alx]

Hello Mike,

In addition to the carbon rear console, would you consider making something similar for the middle piece near the backrest?

It's a big chunk of plastic there.

Kind regards,
Alex

[Mike R]

Hi Alex,
It's in the pipeline, but we just need to get all the other things sorted first. I should have the first seat mount covers at the end of the month test fitted to my car :).

[Alx]

Hi Alex,
It's in the pipeline, but we just need to get all the other things sorted first. I should have the first seat mount covers at the end of the month test fitted to my car :).
Good news! :)

[M3 KVU]

Did this die on its arse ???

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

I'm sure I saw someone selling the rear seat armrest in carbon on eBay for about £500 but not on there now.

[Mike R]

All the parts previously made are still available, all the parts in the pipeline are still ongoing, but other projects have meant that these have taken a back seat.

The molds for the seat plastics are done, but none made as yet (lack of time for above reason).

Part of the reason for the drop off is that I wasn’t sure anyone else was still interested?

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

Hiya mike can you tell me what's available and prices message me if you want cheers

[Mike R]

Hiya mike can you tell me what's available and prices message me if you want cheers

The rear centre console at £495 + delivery and the flippers at £300 + delivery.

If you give me your email address, I can send you pictures as sadly Photobucket has removed third party hosting unless you pay them a fortune :(.

[Mark CSL]

The rear centre console at £495 + delivery and the flippers at £300 + delivery.

If you give me your email address, I can send you pictures as sadly Photobucket has removed third party hosting unless you pay them a fortune :(.


Post Pictures free mike
https://imgur.com/

:thumbs:

[Mike R]

Post Pictures free mike
https://imgur.com/

:thumbs:

Superb - thanks for that Mark :).

Note the (genuine) front centre console images are there only to show you how good a match it is - it is only the rear centre console that is made :).

The sticker even makes it look like a genuine BMW part, which no doubt will confuse people in years to come ;).

Where there are pictures of two flippers, the genuine one can be distinguished by the white mold releasing compound on it, the other is the new one :).

https://imgur.com/a/1AOmM

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Look good :thumbs: Need to get my flippers refurbished stone chipped like the bumper

[Marv968]

All the parts previously made are still available, all the parts in the pipeline are still ongoing, but other projects have meant that these have taken a back seat.

The molds for the seat plastics are done, but none made as yet (lack of time for above reason).

Part of the reason for the drop off is that I wasn’t sure anyone else was still interested?

I'm very much interested in the seat mount covers in carbon fibre Mike. I reckon they will look flipping fantastic.

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

When are these available

[Mike R]

When are these available

Flippers and rear centre console are available to order now.

The seat side mount covers and strut brace in the New Year.

[alexk]

Is there a photo of the strut brace ?
Thanks Mike

[Mike R]

Is there a photo of the strut brace ?
Thanks Mike

Not yet, we're trying to do something with a unique CSL logo built into it....

[Rosino]

Is this still going btw ? Are parts still available or even new ones added to the list ?

[Mike R]

What is it you are after? There are currently long lead times on everything, but it's all available.

[M3 KVU]

Interested in a strut brace please Mike :thumbs:

[Figas]

What is it you are after? There are currently long lead times on everything, but it's all available.

Hi Mike,

Can you put me down for a Rear Centre Console please.

I may also be interested in a strut brace if you have completed development.

I see your comment re long lead times but I guess it’s the same as Sports Rolexes, excruciatingly long but worth the wait in the end.

:bigcry:

Thanks

Nigel