Retirement is over Cesil

[rstoughy]

So decided that after a long 4 years the CSL had to be taken out of storage and recommissioned for use.

This has however quickly become a restoration project :hahaha: :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

After a long time laid up it was out in the daylight again, loaded up and on its way back to my workshop for the work to begin. :supz:

Full underside restoration required and a bit of bodywork to be done.


https://i.postimg.cc/RhWrz05n/20190704-190136.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/635JY0Mc/20190704-195218.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/YCc5JkXh/20190713-115928.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/XJmWq5gg/20190718-191918.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/DfGk58gt/20190718-195343.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/PrkG7TVN/20190718-195421.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Mike R]

Just done the same to mine :).

[Trawler]

Keep us updated

Mine will only be retired when I can't drive it anymore. Now getting used more as I have stopped working.

[rstoughy]

Been racing the last 4 years so not had the time (or money) to spend on the CSL. I've taken a year out to get all the cars back to 100% so looking forward to getting it back on the road. :smokin:

I will keep the post updated as it is a good record of the work. Its all to easy these days with Facebook to upload a picture every now and then and within a year its lost in the 1000's of others.

Keep us updated

Mine will only be retired when I can't drive it anymore. Now getting used more as I have stopped working.

[rstoughy]

Mike this is something I always said id do. Wasn't planning it though, the car was going to be getting a fluid change and Inspection 2 / MOT then used :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: :bigcry:

Just done the same to mine :).

[Mike R]

Mike this is something I always said id do. Wasn't planning it though, the car was going to be getting a fluid change and Inspection 2 / MOT then used :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: :bigcry:

Mine started with a diff upgrade and ended up with the whole rear end being done :bigcry:.

[Trawler]

Been racing the last 4 years so not had the time (or money) to spend on the CSL. I've taken a year out to get all the cars back to 100% so looking forward to getting it back on the road. :smokin:


Better be quick or it will be dark & snowing soon :hahaha:


I will keep the post updated as it is a good record of the work. Its all to easy these days with Facebook to upload a picture every now and then and within a year its lost in the 1000's of others.

:thumbs:

[DarrenR]

Looking good mate! :thumbs:

Would be good to get some pictures of them both once yours is back on the road :smokin:

[Chad]

Great to see some proper csl work , getting bored reading about keyrings ::smokin: will it be kept standard or some really nice stuff happening Any engine work planned etc :thumbs:

[Chad]

Mine started with a diff upgrade and ended up with the whole rear end being done :bigcry:.

I know we all know what they look like, but get some pictures of her undercarriage , don’t mind if pictures are filthy :whistle:

[cslsuperfan]

Paul

looking forward to the progress

:thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Chad,
Its going to be kept fairly standard. It already has AP's and an exhaust and if I'm being totally honest that's fine for this car. I have the race car to chuck full on modifications at so will be happy if this ends up back as a nice weekend / odd track day car.
I'll throw a clutch / flywheel and a set of big end bearings in while its in this state of disrepair though. (already had the HG done under warranty)


Great to see some proper csl work , getting bored reading about keyrings ::smokin: will it be kept standard or some really nice stuff happening Any engine work planned etc :thumbs:

[Chad]

Chad,
Its going to be kept fairly standard. It already has AP's and an exhaust and if I'm being totally honest that's fine for this car. I have the race car to chuck full on modifications at so will be happy if this ends up back as a nice weekend / odd track day car.
I'll throw a clutch / flywheel and a set of big end bearings in while its in this state of disrepair though. (already had the HG done under warranty)

Would love to have the use of a car lift, must make job so much easier,, I’m in the process of building a fully stripped 46 m3 car , what’s your view regarding brake upgrades, do you believe they really needed Trackday fun only, But I do fancy the idea of some adjustable shocks, any recommendations

[rstoughy]

Totally depends on which circuits you are going to.
I have a friend who ran his E46 M3 for a very long time on CSL front brakes / Std rear brakes. He had RS29 pads, good fluid, braided hoses and brake cooling. Only shorter circuits would give him problems as not enough space between braking zones to get the discs back down in temperature. The ring for example was fine and he could do sub 8min with this set up.

I use Intrax 1K2 on the race car and they are fantastic. perfect for my limited ability on suspension set up, I think with anything more then Id be in a world of pain at a race meeting twiddling knobs unaware of what i was actually doing :bigcry: :hahaha:

KW do some pretty good stuff and are equally on par with a lot of higher end set ups. Worth serious consideration if you are looking at kits.

Would love to have the use of a car lift, must make job so much easier,, I’m in the process of building a fully stripped 46 m3 car , what’s your view regarding brake upgrades, do you believe they really needed Trackday fun only, But I do fancy the idea of some adjustable shocks, any recommendations

[Trawler]

Great to see some proper csl work , getting bored reading about keyrings ::smokin: will it be kept standard or some really nice stuff happening Any engine work planned etc :thumbs:

And what's wrong talking about key rings? :hahaha: I've just bought one :blalalala:

On a more practical note what if any preventive maintenance is worthwhile? Lots of talk about head casket, bearings, etc. Probably a new thread on preventive maintenance might be an idea. Thought about sending the oil off for analysis. I understand this should indicate bearing wear.

[Chad]

And what's wrong talking about key rings? :hahaha: I've just bought one :blalalala:

On a more practical note what if any preventive maintenance is worthwhile? Lots of talk about head casket, bearings, etc. Probably a new thread on preventive maintenance might be an idea. Thought about sending the oil off for analysis. I understand this should indicate bearing wear.

Absolutely nothing wrong with a csl key ring, we should all have one :smokin: personally I never stop maintaining car, nothing better to do:whistle: Never have enough work theses days, to much time on my hands.. as for preventative as I’ve posted on here. Rust points to me is one of the main things to don’t let take hold,, almost everything else can be unbolted and changed, When my head gasket went I didn’t really notice,, just didn’t feel quite right,, compression test confirmed it for me .. 68k mileage so did shells and rings while at it,, diy job for me fortunately,, so under £1k. :smokin:

[Chad]

Totally depends on which circuits you are going to.
I have a friend who ran his E46 M3 for a very long time on CSL front brakes / Std rear brakes. He had RS29 pads, good fluid, braided hoses and brake cooling. Only shorter circuits would give him problems as not enough space between braking zones to get the discs back down in temperature. The ring for example was fine and he could do sub 7min with this set up.

I use Intrax 1K2 on the race car and they are fantastic. perfect for my limited ability on suspension set up, I think with anything more then Id be in a world of pain at a race meeting twiddling knobs unaware of what i was actually doing :bigcry: :hahaha:

KW do some pretty good stuff and are equally on par with a lot of higher end set ups. Worth serious consideration if you are looking at kits.
Thanks for feedback, I think std brake kit for now will be good enough then:thumbs: never know somebody may donate a free bbk :whistle: Ps it’s a bare silver shell at the moment,, and have named it micshell ! And After treatment body colour will be white :smokin:

[outnumbered]

I now have Garage Envy :thumbs:

[Mike R]

I know we all know what they look like, but get some pictures of her undercarriage , don’t mind if pictures are filthy :whistle:

With Photobucket no longer free, it's a bit of a mission to get photos uploaded now, as I have to down load them from my phone to the PC at work and then upload them to Imgur, which is a bit of a ballache :whistle:.

If you are young enough to have Instagram, the pics are on there :blalalala::gayfight:.

[Trawler]

Absolutely nothing wrong with a csl key ring, we should all have one :smokin: personally I never stop maintaining car, nothing better to do:whistle: Never have enough work theses days, to much time on my hands.. as for preventative as I’ve posted on here. Rust points to me is one of the main things to don’t let take hold,, almost everything else can be unbolted and changed, When my head gasket went I didn’t really notice,, just didn’t feel quite right,, compression test confirmed it for me .. 68k mileage so did shells and rings while at it,, diy job for me fortunately,, so under £1k. :smokin:

If we are not careful after key rings we will start taking about the colour of the seat stitching as per gt3 threads. :hahaha::hahaha:
I don't know which end of a screw driver to use so have to trust a friendly mechanic to keep cesil in good order. Always been of the mind if it's not broke leave well alone, but don't want to end up with a fooked engine.

Any thoughts on getting the engine oil analyiised?

[Chad]

With Photobucket no longer free, it's a bit of a mission to get photos uploaded now, as I have to down load them from my phone to the PC at work and then upload them to Imgur, which is a bit of a ballache :whistle:.

If you are young enough to have Instagram, the pics are on there :blalalala::gayfight:.

Wish I was young enough, do the maths older lad lee is 40 next , So I’ve no chance :whistle:

[rstoughy]

With Photobucket no longer free, it's a bit of a mission to get photos uploaded now, as I have to down load them from my phone to the PC at work and then upload them to Imgur, which is a bit of a ballache :whistle:.

If you are young enough to have Instagram, the pics are on there :blalalala::gayfight:.

Mike,
I'm using Postimage for this thread. Id say it was actually easier than Photobucket :smokin:

[rstoughy]

So just a small update from the weekend.

The car has suffered from sitting around and I was in deep despair with its under-cracker condition until I done some searching online and discovered it was actually not that bad compared to a lot of them out there.

I stripped back any corrosion and treated with a rust modifier (3 treatments) These areas were then painted with POR15 (3 coats) then new seam sealer added, stone chipped and painted. I sourced a primer that was as close to the OEM as possible and then once all completed dusted the areas with some Silver Grey as it would have been when leaving the factory.

I am really happy how this is turning out but it is no easy task that's for sure.

There were lots of areas where the corrosion was starting to show so everything has been given the same attention as the few pictures below.

We need to remember these cars are old now so if not done already I do recommend getting under there and checking yours out. I recon I just caught this in the nick of time, another year and I think it would have been a different story.

O/S Inner wing as found

https://i.postimg.cc/c4QW1rtQ/20190718-192127.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Area Treated

https://i.postimg.cc/50Ych0MQ/20190721-111510.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Primed and painted

https://i.postimg.cc/vTrKyx2T/20190722-192537.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Some Colour added

https://i.postimg.cc/907htLRx/20190804-160725.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Floor all cleaned, stone chipped and primed as per factory finish (pre overspray)

https://i.postimg.cc/9MS276MR/20190803-131651.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


The engine X member and part of rear sub frame painted

https://i.postimg.cc/K4hy9ttm/20190803-160905.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/3wtYK4QZ/20190804-160710.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


I'll keep updating as I go.

[Chad]

Yes all really typical,, around that area up front ,,, make sure you check around the rear arches lip . I found just a slight crack in sealer until I scraped it back moisture gets under. But get in early and if should be just a good wire wheel to clean up ready for prep and paint. Also around the top rear damper mount. Same thing,, Worth a check around the grommets holes front and rear foot wells , I just welded this area on track build shell ,, Ive spent hours preparing that shell used a really aggressive wire wheel To get it as rust free as possible,, also had to put a 2inch plate the entire curve or rear arches on that. Will waxoil in the grommet holes on that, worth waxoil the same on csl. Check under cill covers Around the clip holes ,, If you haven’t looked :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Cheers Chad :thumbs:

Arches are all done. Die Grinder with wire wheel and removed all sealer etc from inside both arches. All treated and re sealed / stone chipped and painted.

All 4 damper mounts have been buffed back and treated with POR15 grey and now look like new.

Any corrosion on the floor has been dealt with in the same way. It was actually around the large metal plate in the rear foot well that was showing signs of rust so that was buffed back and treated.

I have also removed the bracket from the battery box as that was just harboring corrosion. Not needed so chopped it and binned it.

Sill covers have been removed and all is good in there. Bit dirty but all solid.

Wings and bumper off next so I can get to the bad bits on the leading edge of the sill (where the stones hit from the front wheels)

Yes all really typical,, around that area up front ,,, make sure you check around the rear arches lip . I found just a slight crack in sealer until I scraped it back moisture gets under. But get in early and if should be just a good wire wheel to clean up ready for prep and paint. Also around the top rear damper mount. Same thing,, Worth a check around the grommets holes front and rear foot wells , I just welded this area on track build shell ,, Ive spent hours preparing that shell used a really aggressive wire wheel To get it as rust free as possible,, also had to put a 2inch plate the entire curve or rear arches on that. Will waxoil in the grommet holes on that, worth waxoil the same on csl. Check under cill covers Around the clip holes ,, If you haven’t looked :thumbs:

[Chad]

Cheers Chad :thumbs:

Arches are all done. Die Grinder with wire wheel and removed all sealer etc from inside both arches. All treated and re sealed / stone chipped and painted.

All 4 damper mounts have been buffed back and treated with POR15 grey and now look like new.

Any corrosion on the floor has been dealt with in the same way. It was actually around the large metal plate in the rear foot well that was showing signs of rust so that was buffed back and treated.

I have also removed the bracket from the battery box as that was just harboring corrosion. Not needed so chopped it and binned it.

Sill covers have been removed and all is good in there. Bit dirty but all solid.

Wings and bumper off next so I can get to the bad bits on the leading edge of the sill (where the stones hit from the front wheels)

Looking great paul. Will be good for another for another 15 years :thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

Will look awesome when finished Paul!!!

[rstoughy]

Cheers folks,
Been away with work so updates have been a little slow over the past couple of weeks.

Most of the underside parts are now done and ready for bushes. Just been slowly buying up all the bits and bobs required and it has been so hard not to go down the "modify" route with it. I have to keep reminding myself that I have the race car which is predominately for that sort of stuff :hahaha:

The rear suspension mounts all cleaned, prepped and coated

https://i.postimg.cc/Yq2zyq95/20190810-132457.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Front suspension mounts cleaned, prepped and coated

https://i.postimg.cc/6QZrG8jv/20190810_132513.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Rear shafts stripped (as far as they could be), cleaned, re packed and painted ready for re fitting. Just awaiting delivery of new large boot clips

https://i.postimg.cc/HW9t27p0/20190810_154030.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

And just some of the other parts scattered around the workshop.

https://i.postimg.cc/85BLtqVk/20190811_111043.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/PJXYc2tW/20190811_111048.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/zG6wBCjN/20190810-102129.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[billyboysm3]

Cheers folks,
Been away with work so updates have been a little slow over the past couple of weeks.

Most of the underside parts are now done and ready for bushes. Just been slowly buying up all the bits and bobs required and it has been so hard not to go down the "modify" route with it. I have to keep reminding myself that I have the race car which is predominately for that sort of stuff :hahaha:

The rear suspension mounts all cleaned, prepped and coated

https://i.postimg.cc/Yq2zyq95/20190810-132457.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Front suspension mounts cleaned, prepped and coated

https://i.postimg.cc/6QZrG8jv/20190810_132513.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Rear shafts stripped (as far as they could be), cleaned, re packed and painted ready for re fitting. Just awaiting delivery of new large boot clips

https://i.postimg.cc/HW9t27p0/20190810_154030.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

And just some of the other parts scattered around the workshop.

https://i.postimg.cc/85BLtqVk/20190811_111043.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/PJXYc2tW/20190811_111048.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/zG6wBCjN/20190810-102129.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

~Awesome Paul, keep posting the updates

[rstoughy]

So started to put the jigsaw back together over a few hrs yesterday.

Pipes all done.

https://i.postimg.cc/4dkrh40b/20190831_104320.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/KjNSbXJ7/20190831_104329.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Tank ready to go back in,

https://i.postimg.cc/dVXMwjmf/20190831_105011.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/9fq6MwLQ/20190831_123714.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


And all plumbed back up with filler and vapor trap re installed.

https://i.postimg.cc/cHRP7yyq/20190831_123727.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Started to look out all the rear subframe parts ready for assembly.
Every bush and bearing has been replaced so it should be nice and tight back there when complete.

https://i.postimg.cc/c4Fy5SK0/20190901_113546.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/8PpgH5zZ/20190901_113602.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/mrMnRfrc/20190901_142624.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/13bdL5yh/20190901_142557.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/T3h8z4mm/20190901_142549.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


This coming week should see the diff re fitted and I will then get things like the heat shields done and hopefully get the subframe bolted back up.

Really chuffed with how its starting to look.

Thanks for the comments folks :thumbs::thumbs: I appreciate it.

[DuncanR]

WTF a post from DuncanR !!! Lovely work Paul... can you do the same but in Black ?? lol

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looks like a long job, but does look good, dare not look under mine :bigcry:

[select]

Looks like a long job, but does look good, dare not look under mine :bigcry:


Same here :bigcry::bigcry:
Very nice thorough work, love it. :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Again not a massive update but managed to get the rear all bolted back up. It really is such a joy at this stage working with clean, freshly painted and new parts.

Its 110% better than it was that's for sure :bigcry:

https://i.postimg.cc/5NvLTxfT/20190912_183146.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/FRBHsJVp/20190912_201214.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/DfR1xW31/20190912_201204.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[billyboysm3]

Again not a massive update but managed to get the rear all bolted back up. It really is such a joy at this stage working with clean, freshly painted and new parts.

Its 110% better than it was that's for sure :bigcry:

https://i.postimg.cc/5NvLTxfT/20190912_183146.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/FRBHsJVp/20190912_201214.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


https://i.postimg.cc/DfR1xW31/20190912_201204.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Looks awesome Paul

[rstoughy]

So its been a little quiet on the restoration side of things but been working through it in the background.
Need to get this finished now as the race car is needing some attention prior to the 2020 season and Cesil is hogging the ramp.

Now at the stage where the front suspension can go on, all new P/S pipework here to be fitted and the new Rad, A/C Condenser and Oil Cooler (when I find one) can be bolted up.
After that its some interior bits to be tidied up and then some paintwork and we are ready to enjoy it throughout 2020 :thumbs:

Rebuilt the propshaft with new bearings / rubbers etc and refitted that

https://i.postimg.cc/bwfsK1Jc/20191128_183745.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Re coated the fuel pipes and brake pipes as per OEM with some fresh wax oil

https://i.postimg.cc/RhjNCHLt/20191202_183204.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


All underside heat shields cleaned, painted or replaced as necessary

https://i.postimg.cc/T2SyJzvP/20191202_183231.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Re furbished AP's re fitted (rears at least)

https://i.postimg.cc/zB2yMML0/20191202_183637.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Engine stripped for bearing inspection and replaced / rebuilt. New CPV fitted and Re fitted the engine x member with new engine mounts at this stage also.
The eagle eyed ones amongst you will have noticed the grey POR15 on the chassis leg but fear not this has now been prepped and painted SG so all looks original again.

https://i.postimg.cc/jd7DgMR4/20191210_195521.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/ZR59wZqW/20191219_192658.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/MHcn8DVx/20191219_173256.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


struts built ready to refit and rack freshened up with new gators, tie rods and track rods

https://i.postimg.cc/zfJ3f5Kx/20200105_151812.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/MGdHM4Yq/20200105_151832.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Exhaust all cleaned and ready for re fitment once I decide what rear silencer to fit (OEM or Aftermarket)

https://i.postimg.cc/bw0s8dDG/20191205_183259.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Mike R]

Looking good :).

[billyboysm3]

so its been a little quiet on the restoration side of things but been working through it in the background.
Need to get this finished now as the race car is needing some attention prior to the 2020 season and cesil is hogging the ramp.

Now at the stage where the front suspension can go on, all new p/s pipework here to be fitted and the new rad, a/c condenser and oil cooler (when i find one) can be bolted up.
After that its some interior bits to be tidied up and then some paintwork and we are ready to enjoy it throughout 2020 :thumbs:

Rebuilt the propshaft with new bearings / rubbers etc and refitted that

https://i.postimg.cc/mrgj64ww/20191128_183745.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


re coated the fuel pipes and brake pipes as per oem with some fresh wax oil

https://i.postimg.cc/cjkjpzdg/20191202_183204.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


all underside heat shields cleaned, painted or replaced as necessary

https://i.postimg.cc/nzs5p1ld/20191202_183231.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


re furbished ap's re fitted (rears at least)

https://i.postimg.cc/mt4cqf42/20191202_183637.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


engine stripped for bearing inspection and replaced / rebuilt. New cpv fitted and re fitted the engine x member with new engine mounts at this stage also.
The eagle eyed ones amongst you will have noticed the grey por15 on the chassis leg but fear not this has now been prepped and painted sg so all looks original again.

https://i.postimg.cc/x1ywmhsc/20191210_195521.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/bnxxy4k1/20191219_192658.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/nrd6y1bs/20191219_173256.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


struts built ready to refit and rack freshened up with new gators, tie rods and track rods

https://i.postimg.cc/g3twcb8c/20200105_151812.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/7ysf5xnd/20200105_151832.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

exhaust all cleaned and ready for re fitment once i decide what rear silencer to fit (oem or aftermarket)

https://i.postimg.cc/nhknkz51/20191205_183259.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

awesome

[rstoughy]

Not much done over the weekend,

Managed to swap out the A/C Condenser and original Radiator. After the oil cooler disintegrating upon removal it was a given that these were getting changed out. They were looking a little tired but best to have new anyway.

next on the list is to change the copper brake pipes I have just fitted. I just don't like the look of them so will re do with Kunifer. Once thats done I will be happy to refit the front suspension, brakes and get it back on its wheels.

Anyway,


Out with the old and in with the new.

https://i.postimg.cc/28DYYG4w/20200111_144833.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/PJmkZvkY/20200111_152732.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/KcLbCwgj/20200111_152737.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Chad]

Looking good:smokin: when I did mine it was like driving a new car. It definitely Puts the fun back in to driving them :thumbs:

[s.mac]

Looking good Paul

[rstoughy]

Again some decent progress over the weekend. Its getting close to going for paint now.

Replaced the flange on the exhaust center to rear silencer joint as it was non existent after 11yrs. Also fixed a small hole that had appeared in the center silencer.

This took the majority of Saturday afternoon to complete but worth the effort I think.

I have always taken stick from pals about having a Scorpion on the car and not a Supersprint or the likes but in fairness to Scorpion my £400 back box is still looking pretty decent after 11yrs :hahaha::hahaha:



Exhaust clamps / flanges upon removal (usual)

https://i.postimg.cc/8Pr8Ksm2/20190711-202845.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


The repaired hole in the center silencer

https://i.postimg.cc/4dm9spcJ/20200125_151604.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


New OEM clamp fitted to flanged side of the system

https://i.postimg.cc/fbWdqGTS/20200125_151640.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Exhaust all bolted up into final position using new bolts, gaskets etc etc

https://i.postimg.cc/B6k16t52/20200125-161424.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/5NwF44XF/20200125_161445.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Bn4PtrF7/20200126_120508.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Front end next so Back Plates, bearings and build up the brakes.

[rstoughy]

Also dragged this thing out of the corner it's been sitting in for the last 18 months.

Need the CSL off the ramp so I can get this thing done for the race season.

https://i.postimg.cc/6p2g2PNR/20200126-123328.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Also dragged this thing out of the corner it's been sitting in for the last 18 months.

Need the CSL off the ramp so I can get this thing done for the race season.

https://i.postimg.cc/6p2g2PNR/20200126-123328.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Looks nice :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Hopefully have the engine out in the next couple of weeks Craig and get it stripped and off to the machine shop.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Hopefully have the engine out in the next couple of weeks Craig and get it stripped and off to the machine shop.

When does your season start

[rstoughy]

1st race for me will be May down at Donington

[billyboysm3]

Also dragged this thing out of the corner it's been sitting in for the last 18 months.

Need the CSL off the ramp so I can get this thing done for the race season.

https://i.postimg.cc/6p2g2PNR/20200126-123328.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Wicked!!!!!

[0-60Motorsports]

Excellent job on the CSL. Looking forward to updates

[rstoughy]

Not really much to update as busy with house stuff at the minute but here is the current status.

Bit the bullet and just ordered up a new OEM Oil Cooler.
Got that all fitted up and have to say it does look good with all new rads / coolers etc in there. No flies, grime etc :bigcry:

https://i.postimg.cc/XYynvvkG/20200201_115221.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Dy02t6Wc/20200201_115209.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/SNPyq9Cb/20200202_141914.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/N0qB2wdN/20200202_141924.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Then turned my attention to the underside plastics for the tank. These were covered in what I can only assume was some kind of hardened waxoil. It required a scraper to come off and was no more waxy than a concrete slab.

All cleaned up well though and looking decent.

https://i.postimg.cc/63hWN1LM/20200204_191241.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/gjkYcqgm/20200204_191254.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/J06RsDFJ/20200204_193444.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/LXS9wMfq/20200208_154441.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Next step is to get some fluids back in and get it fired up then off to the paint shop to get the bodywork done.

Nearly there :smokin:

[Mike R]

Looks superb - will end up an ornament at this rate :blalalala:.

[rstoughy]

Looks superb - will end up an ornament at this rate :blalalala:.

THIS is a huge concern of mine. Only way out of it is to bolt in a cage :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Trawler]

Looking good. Putting all our cars to shame

[glendog74]

She's looking great Paul :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Cheers folks Its nearly there.

Last couple of weeks has seen it fired up and moved off the ramp awaiting it's slot in the paint shop.


Filled the fluids, rebuilt the engine bay back up, stuck in a gallon of fuel and turned the key.

https://i.postimg.cc/mZqG66sM/20200222_132210.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Prepped it for the body shop and stuck the wheels back on so I could free up the ramp for the next project.

https://i.postimg.cc/gjfFXrD4/20200305_185723.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/gjfFXrD4/20200305_185723.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Now this has been a huge issue of mine, the steering wheel.... Its totally original and 17yrs old. Id like to keep it original if I can.
I decided I did not want it re covered if I could help it as I have seen some good and some horrendous ones. I also think they look a little fatter once done but that might just be the material.

I removed that last weekend and set to work with hot soapy water and a sponge. It was minging :vom: COVID-19 eat your heart out!!!

https://i.postimg.cc/rw22q0zw/20200309_181153.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


So started with this

https://i.postimg.cc/ncDt8YFW/20200309_171912.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Currently have this

https://i.postimg.cc/269fY0Ls/20200311_175232.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I'll continue to work away on it and hopefully get it to a stage where I am happy but if all else fails then Royal can be a fall back.

Thats it really now until the paint work is done, booked in mid April :banghead:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looking good when do you expect to be all done :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

End of April Craig. Paint and MOT and its good to go.
Needs an Insp2 but will stick some miles on it with the rebuild bottom end 1st then get it booked in.

[Chad]

Looking good. , I’m still on original steering wheel. All cleaned up ok. But then they flatten again after a short time , but great while it lasts till next time :smokin:

[rstoughy]

Looking good. , I’m still on original steering wheel. All cleaned up ok. But then they flatten again after a short time , but great while it lasts till next time :smokin:

Yeah if it becomes a pain in the ass then I will just get it re covered but for the moment all I want to do is get the thing out there now and drive it.
I like the originality factor but also need to remind myself it has AP's and a rear silencer :hahaha:

[0-60Motorsports]

Man that steering was horrible. I have one in the exact same shape sitting in storage and afraid to wash it lol. Looking forward to updates on your refresh build.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Yeah if it becomes a pain in the ass then I will just get it re covered but for the moment all I want to do is get the thing out there now and drive it.
I like the originality factor but also need to remind myself it has AP's and a rear silencer :hahaha:

Waiting for this lockdown to release them can go to France to work on my car :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

So a little Lockdown Update.

Shipped the car off to have the paintwork sorted.
Rear arches, both sills. LH wing and the front bumper.

https://i.postimg.cc/ZRmgR7zz/20200411_130059.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


While the car was away I sourced some good OEM Halogen headlights as the car has at some point in its life had Xenons fitted. I wanted to put these back to original for two reasons,
1 - The legal ststus in the UK states headlight wash and auto level is required for any car with Xenons. This car has neither.
2 - I may be alone here but I prefer the light from Halogens over Xenon.

I bought new OE covers and cleaned up the lights and they come up like new.

https://i.postimg.cc/rFGkNrgJ/20200501_160936.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


So with the car back it was a case of start fitting everything back up hopefully for the final time.
I had tried to retain / refurbish as much of the original plastics as possible and only had to replace 1 piece (splash guard behind the front bumper LHS) I did this as I have to remember the car has been done to a standard that I can still get out there and use and enjoy it. The scrapes etc are all part of the character.

A couple of days spent fitting up.

https://i.postimg.cc/NfvtX48F/20200501_153959.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/xd1nC1vP/20200503_151913.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/vZzGbVVB/20200503_151900.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/0Q4398nr/20200503_152231.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


So there you have it so far.
next on the list,
Wheels to polish / seal and fit.
Halogens to be coded in
MOT
Geometry to be set
And Air-Con re gas.

Hope to have these done over the next week or two and then its ready for when the world gets some sort of normality back.

Thanks for reading :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

You have been busy looking good :thumbs:

[Mike R]

Looks superb :).

[Nikey30]

The car is looking superb, hat tipped on your work. If u do t mind me asking where did you source the headlight covers, from the dealer? Mine are pitted and marked and would like a new set.

[alexk]

Looking good !

Has anyone considered making this front underside panel (plastic) out of carbon ?
Because I am :whistle:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looking good !

Has anyone considered making this front underside panel (plastic) out of carbon ?
Because I am :whistle:

only people you run over would see it :hahaha:

[billyboysm3]

Nice one Paul!!!

[alexk]

only people you run over would see it :hahaha:

It's all about the weight :thumbs: