CSL v's M3 - Exact part differences needed!! - Page 5

Bealo · 15-09-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig

I guess it's just one of these set backs in life, I'd like to say the money has come easy but it hasnt I have worked for it and will continue to work hard to fund any future purchases and of course my petrol head obsession lol.

Good on you Craig, that's the attitude

Being a petrol head certainly is an obsession...

pinkpanther008 · 15-09-2009, 12:20 PM

Thankfully everybody involved is ok Craig, cars are replaceable.

Chin-up mate.

azrael · 15-09-2009, 01:17 PM

Absolutely gutted for you, worst nightmare

not even duck tape could have got you home.

If you choose to rebuild it I'm sure there are all the parts you need hanging around here. If you forget resale and just get it up and running for track then you can do it cheaper in the short term. Or even sell some of the interior to fund the major repairs.

**glendog74** · 15-09-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by azrael

If you forget resale and just get it up and running for track then you can do it cheaper in the short term. Or even sell some of the interior to fund the major repairs.

Agreed - that's what i would do to mine if similar happened.

Track slag to the max!

Craig · 15-09-2009, 02:36 PM

I'd like to re-build it as a stripped and caged track car, but fear the damage to the shell is to excessive... I'm pretty good when it comes to working on car's but have never actually attempted to repair a car with this much damage.

Here's some further pictures showing you what I mean about shell damage. If anyone know's anyone who would be able to give me an answer on if this is 100% un-repairable then it'd be much appreciated.

azrael · 15-09-2009, 05:39 PM

I've got a full set of CSL suspension if you decide to rebuild and don't go aftermarket. Would do it cheap to help the cause. Might have brand new front bumper mounts also, you can have them if I can find them. Anyone else got anything? maybe we can club together to help return a lost CSL to the road!

Can't advise on the shell, but there must be people out there who can sort it and reinforce.

As an aside, Anyone seen a US series called Rides? They do some amazing stuff in the body shops on there

Thorney · 15-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Got any pics of the lower beams in the engine bay?

Its certainly a load of hours on a decent jig (I'd guess about 30) and a lot of parts to weld in but for a race car its doens't look dead just yet.

Craig · 15-09-2009, 06:14 PM

I'll see about getting it up in the air and getting some shots of the lower beams and underside of the car, from what I've seen all those look straight and un-damaged its just the strut top.

Take it I'd need to pull the engine out to have the repair work done? Then I've also got to factor in damaged doors and rear arches.

Justin · 15-09-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by azrael

I've got a full set of CSL suspension if you decide to rebuild and don't go aftermarket. Would do it cheap to help the cause. Might have brand new front bumper mounts also, you can have them if I can find them. Anyone else got anything? maybe we can club together to help return a lost CSL to the road!

I've a rear bumper (without the diffuser) I'd donate FOC. Has a small crack along the bottom corner but apart from that it's mint, would be fine for track work.

1cosmicboy · 15-09-2009, 07:34 PM

hi craig ,feel for u mate ,i work in a body repair centre and from looking at the pics i think that would repair quite easy .my place has certainly repaired worse .all body shops are quietish at the moment from what i hear and would welcome the work ,if you got it all stripped out and delivered to a good repair centre they would welcome you with open arms ,if ur struggling for money just tell them to keep it for times when they are real quiet and fix a price before hand .wish u were a bit closer to me ,we are one of the only kite mark approved repair centres in the country and our jig bloke is shit hot .
let me know if i can help ok
michael ,think ill keep mine in the garage a bit longer now !

15-09-2009, 12:20 PM	#42
pinkpanther008 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Essex England Posts: 359 Casino cash: $5033	Re: Chin-up. Thankfully everybody involved is ok Craig, cars are replaceable. Chin-up mate. __________________ purple haze...

15-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#47
Thorney S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 469 Casino cash: $3876	Got any pics of the lower beams in the engine bay? Its certainly a load of hours on a decent jig (I'd guess about 30) and a lot of parts to weld in but for a race car its doens't look dead just yet. __________________ http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk

15-09-2009, 07:34 PM	#50
1cosmicboy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northumberland Posts: 289 Casino cash: $1196	hi craig ,feel for u mate ,i work in a body repair centre and from looking at the pics i think that would repair quite easy .my place has certainly repaired worse .all body shops are quietish at the moment from what i hear and would welcome the work ,if you got it all stripped out and delivered to a good repair centre they would welcome you with open arms ,if ur struggling for money just tell them to keep it for times when they are real quiet and fix a price before hand .wish u were a bit closer to me ,we are one of the only kite mark approved repair centres in the country and our jig bloke is shit hot . let me know if i can help ok michael ,think ill keep mine in the garage a bit longer now ! __________________ forcat,s de la route !

15-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#43
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Absolutely gutted for you, worst nightmare not even duck tape could have got you home. If you choose to rebuild it I'm sure there are all the parts you need hanging around here. If you forget resale and just get it up and running for track then you can do it cheaper in the short term. Or even sell some of the interior to fund the major repairs.

15-09-2009, 02:36 PM	#45
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	I'd like to re-build it as a stripped and caged track car, but fear the damage to the shell is to excessive... I'm pretty good when it comes to working on car's but have never actually attempted to repair a car with this much damage. Here's some further pictures showing you what I mean about shell damage. If anyone know's anyone who would be able to give me an answer on if this is 100% un-repairable then it'd be much appreciated.

15-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#46
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	I've got a full set of CSL suspension if you decide to rebuild and don't go aftermarket. Would do it cheap to help the cause. Might have brand new front bumper mounts also, you can have them if I can find them. Anyone else got anything? maybe we can club together to help return a lost CSL to the road! Can't advise on the shell, but there must be people out there who can sort it and reinforce. As an aside, Anyone seen a US series called Rides? They do some amazing stuff in the body shops on there

15-09-2009, 06:14 PM	#48
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	I'll see about getting it up in the air and getting some shots of the lower beams and underside of the car, from what I've seen all those look straight and un-damaged its just the strut top. Take it I'd need to pull the engine out to have the repair work done? Then I've also got to factor in damaged doors and rear arches.