Looking and advice reqd - Page 7

pops · 13-03-2015, 07:59 PM

And, should anyone be interested, the spec list.

I do realise this is a CSL forum however, I don't have one yet that I can talk about, or ask daft questions about.

KW ClubSports and adjustable top mounts,
Adj RCAs,
Whiteline adj drop links,
Polybushed where needed,
GTT upper strut brace, OMP lower strut brace,
Camber of – 2 deg front and – 1.5 deg rear
BBS RC wheels, 17 x 7 in chilli red with Yoko AD08 tyres.
IRO of 25 - 30mm lower than standard.

Engine / exhaust : -

17% SC pulley
Vibratechnic top mount
Polybushed lower mount
Cat Cam, 550cc injectors and remap…currently at 250 BHP, 210 WHP
Janspeed manifold & sport cat, Milltek centre pipe with R56 Scorpion back box.

Brakes : -

AP Racing BBK to front with 2 piece discs, standard discs to rear. Mintex 1144 pads and uprated fluid and Goodridge hoses.

Interior : -

Recaro Pole Positions in half leather, half alcantara (faux but still nice)
Dash, down tubes, armrests, gaitors and dash top done in black nappa leather with red stitching.
All interior plastic in satin black
JCW leather / alcantara steering wheel

Misc : -

Vented A panels..
Wheel stud conversion.
Black roof
Front vents in body colour.
Mini Challenge rear diffusers.

Trawler · 13-03-2015, 10:37 PM

Had a great morning with pops today and it was a pleasure not only to see his car, but a privilege to be offered the chance to drive it. To call his car a mini is a bit like comparing the csl with a 118d and saying they are the same. Pops car is one fast machine with very little torque steer, great brakes and handles beautifully. It feels at home on the tight twisters and fast sweepers. I really would love to have a go on track in it it as I think it would be brilliant.

Cheers pops

Ps forgot to mention the seats and upgraded dash, etc. Class, makes the mini gp1 interior look like cheap plastic

pops · 13-03-2015, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trawler

Had a great morning with pops today and it was a pleasure not only to see his car, but a privilege to be offered the chance to drive it. To call his car a mini is a bit like comparing the csl with a 118d and saying they are the same. Pops car is one fast machine with very little torque steer, great brakes and handles beautifully. It feels at home on the tight twisters and fast sweepers. I really would love to have a go on track in it it as I think it would be brilliant.

Cheers pops

Ps forgot to mention the seats and upgraded dash, etc. Class, makes the mini gp1 interior look like cheap plastic

Cheers Peter,

If we ever get to the same track day you'd be more than welcome to take it out.

pops · 29-03-2015, 12:39 AM

Just an idea currently drifting around in my head, at work and boredom can be dangerous!

Toying with the idea of moving the GP on and adding the cash to my csl budget.

Have posted the possibility of it going up for sale on a few Mini forums where the car is well known and asked for possible valuations ( have one in my mind but not sure how realistic it is )

My idea is around £15k, not a million miles out as 2 have already said around 13 - 14, which would put my csl budget uo to £50k....hmmm

See what happens!

LeinsCSL · 29-03-2015, 01:15 AM

All depends what you want the CSL for, but I would be very reluctant to let the GP go. The Mini plus a CSL makes a pretty decent combination in the garage IMO

£35k should get you into a clean average-mile CSL, which if you plan to use it a little bit should be ideal. As great as CSLs are, after a while of it being you're only fun car you will start thinking about getting something else again to go with it

pops · 29-03-2015, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeinsCSL

All depends what you want the CSL for, but I would be very reluctant to let the GP go. The Mini plus a CSL makes a pretty decent combination in the garage IMO

£35k should get you into a clean average-mile CSL, which if you plan to use it a little bit should be ideal. As great as CSLs are, after a while of it being you're only fun car you will start thinking about getting something else again to go with it

Good point.

That's why I like chucking ideas about, just to get opinions

nw99 · 29-03-2015, 08:53 AM

Sold my first CSL and bought the Mini GP 2006 then sold that and bought the Mini GP 2013 and now guess what buying another CSL .

cslsuperfan · 29-03-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nw99

Sold my first CSL and bought the Mini GP 2006 then sold that and bought the Mini GP 2013 and now guess what buying another CSL .

The CSL does that to many former owners!! Once owned there's nothing out there for similar bucks that even comes close.

nw99 · 29-03-2015, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

The CSL does that to many former owners!! Once owned there's nothing out there for similar bucks that even comes close.

Totally agree

73CSL · 30-03-2015, 12:28 PM

Id have £35K is plenty budget to get you into a nice car that you wont be afraid of using ( as opposed to the low mileage garage queens )

The pleasure comes from the driving , not being sat inside the house looking out of the window worrying wether you should have another cup of tea rather than driving the CSL because its raining

13-03-2015, 07:59 PM	#61
pops S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Derby..now and then. Posts: 523 Casino cash: $2176	And, should anyone be interested, the spec list. I do realise this is a CSL forum however, I don't have one yet that I can talk about, or ask daft questions about. KW ClubSports and adjustable top mounts, Adj RCAs, Whiteline adj drop links, Polybushed where needed, GTT upper strut brace, OMP lower strut brace, Camber of – 2 deg front and – 1.5 deg rear BBS RC wheels, 17 x 7 in chilli red with Yoko AD08 tyres. IRO of 25 - 30mm lower than standard. Engine / exhaust : - 17% SC pulley Vibratechnic top mount Polybushed lower mount Cat Cam, 550cc injectors and remap…currently at 250 BHP, 210 WHP Janspeed manifold & sport cat, Milltek centre pipe with R56 Scorpion back box. Brakes : - AP Racing BBK to front with 2 piece discs, standard discs to rear. Mintex 1144 pads and uprated fluid and Goodridge hoses. Interior : - Recaro Pole Positions in half leather, half alcantara (faux but still nice) Dash, down tubes, armrests, gaitors and dash top done in black nappa leather with red stitching. All interior plastic in satin black JCW leather / alcantara steering wheel Misc : - Vented A panels.. Wheel stud conversion. Black roof Front vents in body colour. Mini Challenge rear diffusers. Last edited by pops; 13-03-2015 at 08:04 PM.

29-03-2015, 12:39 AM	#64
pops S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Derby..now and then. Posts: 523 Casino cash: $2176	Just an idea currently drifting around in my head, at work and boredom can be dangerous! Toying with the idea of moving the GP on and adding the cash to my csl budget. Have posted the possibility of it going up for sale on a few Mini forums where the car is well known and asked for possible valuations ( have one in my mind but not sure how realistic it is ) My idea is around £15k, not a million miles out as 2 have already said around 13 - 14, which would put my csl budget uo to £50k....hmmm See what happens! Last edited by pops; 29-03-2015 at 12:48 AM.

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13-03-2015, 10:37 PM	#62
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Had a great morning with pops today and it was a pleasure not only to see his car, but a privilege to be offered the chance to drive it. To call his car a mini is a bit like comparing the csl with a 118d and saying they are the same. Pops car is one fast machine with very little torque steer, great brakes and handles beautifully. It feels at home on the tight twisters and fast sweepers. I really would love to have a go on track in it it as I think it would be brilliant. Cheers pops Ps forgot to mention the seats and upgraded dash, etc. Class, makes the mini gp1 interior look like cheap plastic

29-03-2015, 01:15 AM	#65
LeinsCSL S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,240 Casino cash: $13662	All depends what you want the CSL for, but I would be very reluctant to let the GP go. The Mini plus a CSL makes a pretty decent combination in the garage IMO £35k should get you into a clean average-mile CSL, which if you plan to use it a little bit should be ideal. As great as CSLs are, after a while of it being you're only fun car you will start thinking about getting something else again to go with it

29-03-2015, 08:53 AM	#67
nw99 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 580 Casino cash: $12226	Sold my first CSL and bought the Mini GP 2006 then sold that and bought the Mini GP 2013 and now guess what buying another CSL .

30-03-2015, 12:28 PM	#70
73CSL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 464 Casino cash: $8747	Id have £35K is plenty budget to get you into a nice car that you wont be afraid of using ( as opposed to the low mileage garage queens ) The pleasure comes from the driving , not being sat inside the house looking out of the window worrying wether you should have another cup of tea rather than driving the CSL because its raining