So Glendog74..how was Simpsons

[Andyk]

Everything go OK at Simpsons today Rob?. Shame we couldn't have met up.

So the long drive home should have given you a good idea of how your upgrades perform.....whats your thoughts?

[SMD]

What you had done!!!??? :drool:

[Andyk]

Rob was having RTAB limiter fitted and geo setup done before the Nurburgring :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Everything go OK at Simpsons today Rob?. Shame we couldn't have met up.

So the long drive home should have given you a good idea of how your upgrades perform.....whats your thoughts?

Hi mate,

Yeah, all went very well thanks. I had the RTAB limiters fitted, brake fluid replaced and geo done in just over 2 hours. I didn't get the chance to throw the car round too much on the way back but i did think it felt more settled at the back when i did try and provoke it...! I'm looking forward to feeling the improvement on track this weekend. :-D

The guys at Simpson are top blokes and could'nt have been more friendly and helpful. I spoke at length to Anthony about brake and suspension upgrade options. Unfortunately it was found that my brake pads all round are near worn so i have ordered a full AP race brake kit for fitting next month. Anthony even dug out an old set of part-worn CSL pads to take to the Ring just in case i get caught short out there! Like i said - top blokes! :smt023

Whilst there they were more than happy for me to bimble around the garage and look at the cars there and even take a few photos! There were 4 other SG CSLs in for upgrades including some ESS Superchargers (one 700+ bhp!), an old E30 M3 racer, Audi RS4 racer, 3 Ferarri F40/F50 as well as an awesome E46 GTR racer that was featured in a BMW magazine recently. I certainly wasn't bored whilst waiting! I took a few pics on my old camera but can't download them til the weekend as my laptop doesn't have the right card reader :bigcry:

All in all, i can't recommend Simpson highly enough :thumbs:

[Andyk]

:thumbs: Hopefully when you go back for the AP's we can meet up.

[glendog74]

Here's a few pix from Simpson's :-D

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9807/pa140014modmg4.jpg
[img]http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4485/pa140017mr1.jpg
[img]http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/295/pa140023oe2.jpg
[img]http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4381/pa140016gz7.jpg
[img]http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5803/pa140024sq0.jpg

[Andyk]

What a sweet shop :thumbs: ..I MUST GET OVER THERE.

[david]

what a shop no dought, sweet..., but I still think it's a shame to remove the airbox on a csl, that's THE magik think on A csl...

[GT TWO]

what a shop no dought, sweet..., but I still think it's a shame to remove the airbox on a csl, that's THE magik think on A csl...

Agreed, every time I see a supercharged CSL I think that it is such a waste, surely do it to a standard E46 M3.

[Andyk]

what a shop no dought, sweet..., but I still think it's a shame to remove the airbox on a csl, that's THE magik think on A csl...

Agreed, every time I see a supercharged CSL I think that it is such a waste, surely do it to a standard E46 M3.

Would agree also...air box ia one of the distictive features on the CSL.

[RichW]

Some really nice motors in there :smokin:


How much was it for the limiting kit and geo?? Needing it doing myself :wink:

[glendog74]

Some really nice motors in there :smokin:


How much was it for the limiting kit and geo?? Needing it doing myself :wink:

I paid just short of £170 but i also had a brake fluid change in that costing.

Rob. :-D

[RichW]

Thats very reasonable - must get mine booked in :D


Have you had a chance to better explore the car yet with the new settings??

[englebert]

Is that a V8 M3 GTR or one of their own based on a road car?

There was similar car with the same GT Cup decals at Brands testing with us earlier this week, a wheel fell off it! :smt011

[Andyk]

Some really nice motors in there :smokin:


How much was it for the limiting kit and geo?? Needing it doing myself :wink:

I paid just short of £170 but i also had a brake fluid change in that costing.

Rob. :-D

Thats odd as I was quoted the limit kit at £85, new bushes at £15.84 each and it takes about 1.5 hrs (£60 an hour) with a full geo...plus VAT...a bit more than £170....did you have the bushes? Even without it's a bit more than what you manage to get....plus the brake fluid oil is 8.50 x 3....so I would say they gave you a good deal compaired to what they have quoted me.

[glendog74]

Is that a V8 M3 GTR or one of their own based on a road car?

There was similar car with the same GT Cup decals at Brands testing with us earlier this week, a wheel fell off it! :smt011

I'm not sure mate, i think it's a straight six? I saw it in a recent Performance BMW magazine or equivalent whilst i was there. It does look the nuts though with its massive WTCC'esque spoiler! :-D

[glendog74]

Thats odd as I was quoted the limit kit at £85, new bushes at £15.84 each and it takes about 1.5 hrs (£60 an hour) with a full geo...plus VAT...a bit more than £170....did you have the bushes? Even without it's a bit more than what you manage to get....plus the brake fluid oil is 8.50 x 3....so I would say they gave you a good deal compaired to what they have quoted me.

I didn't need new bushes as mine were in good shape. I'm in Germany now so don't have the bill to hand but i'm pretty sure they charged £50 labour. I only needed 2 x brake fluid oil also...

I had booked several weeks prior but due to admin misunderstandings in their office they weren't actually expecting me when i turned up! To their credit they slotted my car in fine so maybe i got a decent labour rate due to the cock-up? They were spot on regardless :thumbs:

[Andyk]

Yep they did charge £50 an hour but this went up to £60 on 1st Oct....Sounds like you got yourselves a good deal because of the mess up... :thumbs: