CSL smarten up plans

[AlexGTT]

Had our spraybooth in for a year now and running just how we want so time to get the CSL refreshed for next year with the following:

Front end respray to bonnet, bumper, front wings.
Lower side panel respray to rear of front wings, sills and in front of rear wheels. Also annoying drivers door scratch.
Carbon diffuser and front flipper refinish.
Spare wheels refurbed to something lighter than black. Not sure yet.
AP's refurbed.
Intrax refurbed.
Film protect front and lower sides.

Anyone else have similar plans over Winter?

[EVLXGE]

Front resray and AP refurb on my list.

Front end isn't too bad as it's been filmed from new. However it's the film that's starting to look a bit tatty.

[shimmy]

Had our spraybooth in for a year now and running just how we want so time to get the CSL refreshed for next year with the following:

Front end respray to bonnet, bumper, front wings.
Lower side panel respray to rear of front wings, sills and in front of rear wheels. Also annoying drivers door scratch.
Carbon diffuser and front flipper refinish.
Spare wheels refurbed to something lighter than black. Not sure yet.
AP's refurbed.
Intrax refurbed.
Film protect front and lower sides.

Anyone else have similar plans over Winter?



I'm gonna wash mine before March, almost definitely.:smokin:

[shimmy]

I would like to refresh mine but in reality the only three things I might do are;


1. AP refurb all round and definitely replacing the anti-rattle clips and tubes which look very rusty

2. Refurb of my OEM CSL rims from dark grey to Silver OeM with my new tyres due soon.

3. Rear Intrax refurb

[_Nathan_]

Yeah, few plans...

[flow]

Mine is getting a full front end spray .
Remove all dents (alot)
A good clean :thumbs:

[toplad]

Done a few bits since purchase

so far I've change the front lens, had the steering wheel re-trimmed and bought new trim pieces. Had the car aligned properly(felt like a different car after that). Replaced front spliters with older style(better fit), painted rear centre console due to marks and scuffs.(looks like new)
Still to do and recently added to the list ,refub wheels, front end/rear bumper respray and new CSL door trim sills.

Then I'll be happy

[shimmy]

Done a few bits since purchase

so far I've change the front lens, had the steering wheel re-trimmed and bought new trim pieces. Had the car aligned properly(felt like a different car after that). Replaced front spliters with older style(better fit), painted rear centre console due to marks and scuffs.(likes like new)
Still to do and recently added to the list ,refub wheels, front end/rear bumper respray and new CSL door trim sills.

Then I'll be happy

i need to do rear centre seat black, how did you do it?

[Bounce]

I'm gonna wash mine before March, almost definitely.:smokin::hahaha::hahaha:

[Johnnywb]

Just picked mine up from BMW this week had the interior sorted out after the little off at Spa. New wheel centres too as the old ones were knackered and new sill trims.

Asked for the old ones back. They got binned. :banghead:

Next will be off to sort the couple of dents and scratches out and sort the front bumper where it got reversed into.

Jesus, it sounds like a shed!

[s.mac]

yep, mine will be defo be getting freshened up ;)

Interested in how you did the seats Adam? I know a shit hot painter if you need one for the bumper.

I found out my local dealer fooked a nipple on my APs when changing the fluid so I will need to sort that out. Ordered a new set of AST rear springs so they will be going on at some point.

Shimmy, wire wool and a wire brush will sort the tubes and rattle clips, put a bit of hammerite on the clips, the tubes are alloy and clean up nicely.

[s.mac]

I think God speed re furb APs now (inc painting), not sure how much £££

[shimmy]

I've got a better idea, let's all take them round Alex's for the winter :)

[AlexGTT]

I've got a better idea, let's all take them round Alex's for the winter :)

I could have predicted that.:hahaha:

Get your grity sponge and jet wash out then.;) Detailing, Shimmy style.:thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Well i'm going for complete front end respray from windscreen forward, lower 1/2 on both sides to fix the shot blast look & rear bumper.
Also have a dog inflicted dent to get taken out of the drivers door.

Air box has a snapped screw which i need to extract and I also have the rear seat issues.

Reading that back it seems i have trashed the car this year :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry: :hahaha:

[azrael]

Well i'm going for complete front end respray from windscreen forward, lower 1/2 on both sides to fix the shot blast look & rear bumper.
Also have a dog inflicted dent to get taken out of the drivers door.

Air box has a snapped screw which i need to extract and I also have the rear seat issues.

Reading that back it seems i have trashed the car this year :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry: :hahaha:

Nope you've just used it that's all. Cars are getting on a bit now so bound to show signs of use. Better than garage queen you're too scared to use though

[Bounce]

Luckily i dont need to do much this winter,ive got one small dent above the fuel filler and could do with new front discs and pads.I think ill get the front end and infront the rear arches done next year as their not to bad;):thumbs:

[Yanto]

I'm getting a Sandra installed on the bonnet :thumbs:

[Bounce]

I'm getting a Sandra installed on the bonnet :thumbs:
Get two and you could use the chins as front splitters:thumbs:

[phoenixcsl]

Cor I've got loads to do to keep mine nice and tidy over the winter, plus I need to clear the garage from all the bits i'm accumulating!

Fit my Nitron Coilovers, 12mm Spacers, RTAB's, Poly ARB Bushes, Performance Friction Pads, Pollen & Air Filters...oh need a Steering Wheel Re-Trim and a Wheel Refurb in OEM finish whilst she's in bits...

Roll on the Spring :smt055

[DuncanR]

Im getting some black touch up paint for the cords showing through on the tyres ...pretty much it really !

[mattCSLnut]

Im getting some black touch up paint for the cords showing through on the tyres ...pretty much it really !

:hahaha: Black shoe polish should be OK too :whistle:

[shimmy]

Ok, well now I have revised my plans......due to AlexGTTs OCD post

1. Clean the car :smokin:
2. Refurb APs inc nipples, seals, paint
3. New AP anti rattle clips and tubes
4. New brake discs all round (AP)
5. New RS 29 pads all round
6. Remove rear Intrax and refurbish/re-gas
7. Repainted oem rims silver
8. New PSS all round
9. NEw Cups all round
10. Refurb front splitters
11. Recover steering wheel
12. Wrap if I can afford it.


:bigcry:

[DuncanR]

Ok, well now I have revised my plans......due to AlexGTTs OCD post

1. Clean the car :smokin:
2. Refurb APs inc nipples, seals, paint
3. New AP anti rattle clips and tubes
4. New brake discs all round (AP)
5. New RS 29 pads all round
6. Remove rear Intrax and refurbish/re-gas
7. Repainted oem rims silver
8. New PSS all round
9. NEw Cups all round
10. Refurb front splitters
11. Recover steering wheel
12. Wrap if I can afford it.


:bigcry:Not even PF's on front ?

[toplad]

i need to do rear centre seat black, how did you do it?

Stripped out the rear centre console using a guide on here, it just hooks onto the rear seat basically, poor design, but very light weight I suppose.
Removed the 3 alacantara pads, rubbed down and primed with this, I used the black version, not the grey primer IIRC

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=plasti-kote+plastic+primer&gs_upl=405885l408868l2l409290l17l11l0l0l0l2l250l17 34l0.10.1l11l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=879&wrapid=tlif132377216732110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11998708269831306061&sa=X&ei=RSvnTonaAsP08QOirviJCg&ved=0CIABEPMCMAI#

Then from the same manufacture sprayed matt black with

http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/Product/pcode---4181

Was thinking about doing the plastics on the rear seat uprights too, but I think the plastic section cant be separated from the alacantara parts.

It's been doen about 6 months and still looks good, seems to be hardwaring and doesn't scratch or flake off. Very happy with it and would do it again

I bought all the stuff from B & Q

[toplad]

yep, mine will be defo be getting freshened up ;)

Interested in how you did the seats Adam? I know a shit hot painter if you need one for the bumper.

.

Cheers Steve

I probably end up getting a quote off him, where's he based?

[s.mac]

Leeds mate, Briggate Motors near the Hunslet SAAB garage.

If you go down or call you need to speak to Mark directly, dont get the office to quote ;) mention me and he will double it :hahaha: trust me I don't know any better, he too has OCD :whistle:

[DazBlackCSL]

Get two and you could use the chins as front splitters:thumbs:
:hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

Ok, well now I have revised my plans......due to AlexGTTs OCD post

1. Clean the car :smokin:
2. Refurb APs inc nipples, seals, paint
3. New AP anti rattle clips and tubes
4. New brake discs all round (AP)
5. New RS 29 pads all round
6. Remove rear Intrax and refurbish/re-gas
7. Repainted oem rims silver
8. New PSS all round
9. NEw Cups all round
10. Refurb front splitters
11. Recover steering wheel
12. Wrap if I can afford it.


:bigcry:

:hahaha: I knew you'd give it up in the end. I'm first with Intrax rebuild.;)

[billyboysm3]

Might finish off the wrap and make it like this!

[_Nathan_]

Tricky Dicky's car from BM3W

[mattCSLnut]

Might finish off the wrap and make it like this!
You'll make your dad feel proud ;) :thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

You'll make your dad feel proud ;) :thumbs:

He keeps telling me to grow some balls and get it done!

What do you lot think? Do it or leave it white?

[billyboysm3]

Tricky Dicky's car from BM3W

Nathan do you know where this car ended up?

Billy

[shimmy]

Not even PF's on front ?

No happy with AP if a bit cheaper


Stripped out the rear centre console using a guide on here, it just hooks onto the rear seat basically, poor design, but very light weight I suppose.
Removed the 3 alacantara pads, rubbed down and primed with this, I used the black version, not the grey primer IIRC

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=plasti-kote+plastic+primer&gs_upl=405885l408868l2l409290l17l11l0l0l0l2l250l17 34l0.10.1l11l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=879&wrapid=tlif132377216732110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11998708269831306061&sa=X&ei=RSvnTonaAsP08QOirviJCg&ved=0CIABEPMCMAI#

Then from the same manufacture sprayed matt black with

http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/Product/pcode---4181

Was thinking about doing the plastics on the rear seat uprights too, but I think the plastic section cant be separated from the alacantara parts.

It's been doen about 6 months and still looks good, seems to be hardwaring and doesn't scratch or flake off. Very happy with it and would do it again

I bought all the stuff from B & Q

Superb, might jus park this until I sell her (if it ever happens)


And just need to add

13. MSport thermostat
14. Oil cooler.

[Yanto]

He keeps telling me to grow some balls and get it done!

What do you lot think? Do it or leave it white?

no mate...too much imo.

Though some subtle M livery would look good.:thumbs:

[$w!ft]

where do you guys go for full front end re-sprays & splitters refurb? It must be quite a delicate job considering the CF bumper and whatnot.

[shane@mbtech]

where do you guys go for full front end re-sprays & splitters refurb? It must be quite a delicate job considering the CF bumper and whatnot.

Not really


Any half decent body shop will do a good job. Nothing special about it.

[AlexGTT]

Not really


Any half decent body shop will do a good job. Nothing special about it.

True. I'm using my own booth but would recommend Simpson Motorsport to anyone else.:thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

And so it begins.

Front AP's and Intrax on all corners are off the car and going in for refurb next week. Oh, and diff rebuild as well.

Organising schedule for paint to start in Feb.

Question: I have a spare genuine CSL front bumper, complete with top seal, grills, clips, etc. N/S damaged and repaired by Simpsons Motorsport. It's the original bumper from my car and been on my car for couple of years since repair. Good condition with usual stone chips, etc. What's the value? Considering selling if anyone is interested.

[northernjim]

And so it begins.

Front AP's and Intrax on all corners are off the car and going in for refurb next week. Oh, and diff rebuild as well.

Organising schedule for paint to start in Feb.

Question: I have a spare genuine CSL front bumper, complete with top seal, grills, clips, etc. N/S damaged and repaired by Simpsons Motorsport. It's the original bumper from my car and been on my car for couple of years since repair. Good condition with usual stone chips, etc. What's the value? Considering selling if anyone is interested.

I'll do you a favour and give you £99 to take it out off your hands:beer:



oh and pics of your oil cooler setup please Alex:whistle:

[northernjim]

oh and pics of your oil cooler setup please Alex:whistle:

in fact, specs, drawings, part numbers and prices too:thumbs:


you know you love me really:smt055

[AlexGTT]

in fact, specs, drawings, part numbers and prices too:thumbs:


you know you love me really:smt055

No problem bud.:smt055

Does this mean you are buying one then?

I'll sell you one fecked flipper for £99.:birdman:

[shimmy]

Alex

Are you getting APs repainted as well?



And so it begins.

Front AP's and Intrax on all corners are off the car and going in for refurb next week. Oh, and diff rebuild as well.

Organising schedule for paint to start in Feb.

Question: I have a spare genuine CSL front bumper, complete with top seal, grills, clips, etc. N/S damaged and repaired by Simpsons Motorsport. It's the original bumper from my car and been on my car for couple of years since repair. Good condition with usual stone chips, etc. What's the value? Considering selling if anyone is interested.

[s.mac]

looking forward to picking mine up after it's winter break at Elm's :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

Alex

Are you getting APs repainted as well?

Possible but not sure I'm that bothered. I'll speak to Ant about it.

[shimmy]

Possible but not sure I'm that bothered. I'll speak to Ant about it.

I need to speak to Ant. May need to buy AP discs, rs29 pads off him for the new mini pool car!:whistle:

[AlexGTT]

I need to speak to Ant. May need to buy AP discs, rs29 pads off him for the new mini pool car!:whistle:

You've finally done it then? Good choice.:thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

looking forward to picking mine up after it's winter break at Elm's :thumbs:

When are you collecting it, 3 CSL's including mine as Elms this sat outside reception. One of them looked mint.

S.Mac has yours got 53 plate, other csl had plate in window.

Billy

[DuncanR]

Question: I have a spare genuine CSL front bumper, complete with top seal, grills, clips, etc. N/S damaged and repaired by Simpsons Motorsport. It's the original bumper from my car and been on my car for couple of years since repair. Good condition with usual stone chips, etc. What's the value? Considering selling if anyone is interested.Mmmmm given current owners past history .... I would suggest retention of said part being a better plan ....but thats just me of course !! :whistle:

[shane@mbtech]

Mmmmm given current owners past history .... I would suggest retention of said part being a better plan ....but thats just me of course !! :whistle:

Agree.

Keep the fucker, its worth more than selling if the situation came up when you needed one:whistle:

[s.mac]

When are you collecting it, 3 CSL's including mine as Elms this sat outside reception. One of them looked mint.

S.Mac has yours got 53 plate, other csl had plate in window.

Billy

Hi Billy, tomorrow between 11.00 and 12.00 depending on traffic, yes it is a 53 plate.

One of them looked mint

I hope that was mine but Im sure the other 2 aren't that bad :hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

Agree.

Keep the fucker, its worth more than selling if the situation came up when you needed one:whistle:

:hahaha: But I have 3 of the feckin' things!

[shimmy]

:hahaha: But I have 3 of the feckin' things!

Best place to sell Alex is to the States, £2k..........and nobody to come knocking at your door after :whistle:

[billyboysm3]

:hahaha: But I have 3 of the feckin' things!

Have you got any spare passenger side splitters that are not cracked but need a refurb, if so pm me a price and Ill take it off your hands

[AlexGTT]

Best place to sell Alex is to the States, £2k..........and nobody to come knocking at your door after :whistle:

Good call Shim.:smokin:

Have you got any spare passenger side splitters that are not cracked but need a refurb, if so pm me a price and Ill take it off your hands

Sorry, no splitters for sale mate as I wanted to sell complete bumper incl. splitter.

[shimmy]

My plans might have just altered a bit........


Bought a few goodies and needed to decide what to use and what to move on. The garage is already full of parts so I really need to make some decisions.:thumbs: