Retirement is over Cesil - Page 7

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 20-04-2020, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstoughy

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

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

rstoughy · 04-05-2020, 04:23 PM

So a little Lockdown Update.

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

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.

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.

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

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 04-05-2020, 07:01 PM

You have been busy looking good

**Mike R** · 05-05-2020, 10:39 AM

Looks superb

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Nikey30 · 08-05-2020, 11:35 AM

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** · 09-05-2020, 07:26 AM

Looking good !

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

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 09-05-2020, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

Looking good !

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

only people you run over would see it

billyboysm3 · 09-05-2020, 01:23 PM

Nice one Paul!!!

**alexk** · 09-05-2020, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigMillwardCroft

only people you run over would see it

It's all about the weight

04-05-2020, 04:23 PM	#62
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	So a little Lockdown Update. Shipped the car off to have the paintwork sorted. Rear arches, both sills. LH wing and the front bumper. 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. 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. 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 __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

05-05-2020, 10:39 AM	#64
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Looks superb . __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

09-05-2020, 07:26 AM	#66
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,784 Casino cash: $29969	Looking good ! Has anyone considered making this front underside panel (plastic) out of carbon ? Because I am __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

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04-05-2020, 07:01 PM	#63
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	You have been busy looking good

08-05-2020, 11:35 AM	#65
Nikey30 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 73 Casino cash: $10979	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.

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billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,000 Casino cash: $25192	Nice one Paul!!!