Cesils progress

pops · 21-08-2015, 09:13 PM

Thought I'd stick a thread up to list any works / mods done then it can be kept in one place

After buying from Millenium Heroes, it went into Barts for a full health check and passed with flying colours. After poncing about for a couple of hours awaiting the verdict, I thought I might be in need of a full health check.

Currently the only mod I had planned was then done. AP brakes front and rear, went for black calipers as had red on my GP and fancied something a bit more understated. The stopping power is now edging towards being silly.

Bought the carbon dash inserts off Vic and they're now in, also a spare steering wheel that will go away sometime for renovating.

Received an interior plaque today ( thanks Matt

) and that's now sorted.

Had it booked into Barts for new bottom end bearings and head gasket, all of which was planned as preventative maintenance having discussed with Damien the pros and cons of getting a BMW warranty. However work looked as though it was going to intervene and I would be away for 2-3 months so cancelled the booking. After having a chat with Emma (gf) came to a decision that after being away for most of the last 15yrs and having had enough of it, decided to stay on my current job which is basically part time. So it's booked back into Barts for the middle of September to be done.

Took it into a place called Chartwells today, a high end paint place in Derby that specialise in stuff such as Ferrari, Rolls, Bentley etc, for a quote for a front end tart up and a relaquer on the roof (stonechipped on the leading edge). They're going to mail me the quote next week which should be good for a laugh

. The guy said that to do the roof properly they'd need to remove the front and rear screen and the roof bars as masking to the edge wouldn't to their standard, at least if it went there the work would be exceptional.

No other works / mods currently planned. Fancy a SS back box but for now the engine works and possible paint will be enough spending for the time being!

Trawler · 21-08-2015, 09:24 PM

Hope to hear you will be fitting Cups followed next year with a

TRACK DAY

pops · 21-08-2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trawler

Hope to hear you will be fitting Cups followed next year with a

TRACK DAY

To be honest mate whilstever the car remains as an investment the answer to that is going to stay as no.

It'll only see a track from the car park side of the fence.

Should circumstances change and it doesn't need to be an investment then highly likely it'll go on track

Trawler · 22-08-2015, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pops

To be honest mate whilstever the car remains as an investment the answer to that is going to stay as no.

It'll only see a track from the car park side of the fence.

Should circumstances change and it doesn't need to be an investment then highly likely it'll go on track

I know, but trying to get you on track is going to be a running joke. When are you bringing it down in September?

pops · 22-08-2015, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trawler

I know, but trying to get you on track is going to be a running joke. When are you bringing it down in September?

Dropping off early pm Tues 15th.

Collecting mid morning Sat 19th.

Trawler · 22-08-2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pops

Dropping off early pm Tues 15th.

Collecting mid morning Sat 19th.

Cheers. I'll check what I'm doing on the 19th

cslsuperfan · 22-08-2015, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trawler

I know, but trying to get you on track is going to be a running joke. When are you bringing it down in September?

pops · 24-08-2015, 08:34 PM

Quote arrived today from Chartwell for the paint.

Expensive but, one thing is guaranteed, it will be a 1st class result

As said prior, work includes removing the f & r screens and roof rails as masking up wouldn't be to their standard according to the guy who gave it a once over.

Price includes front bumper, roof, full bonnet and 50% of the way down the front wings. New seals for the screens and new roof rails.

Asking for £3,400.

Not cheap but not as much as I expected from them however, it leaves me a bit in limbo.

If it did get done it wouldn't be until Spring (dependant on work) but, in theory, I need to keep tabs on the spending.

Car was £34K, £4K ish has gone on brakes and with what is being spent on preventative work on the engine I'm going to end up being in for more than what the car is likely to be worth.

Secondly, if I had the paint done the car would be in immaculate nick, meaning would I dare use it??

cslsuperfan · 21-08-2015, 09:32 PM

Pops

You've done a great deal with your csl in a relatively short period of time.

Be interesting to see you paint work quote!!

Simpsons will do front end for approx. £1350.

pops · 21-08-2015, 09:34 PM

18 months ago they wanted £1400 to spray the front end of the GP

I got it done elsewhere for £600 and ended up wishing I'd let them do it.

21-08-2015, 09:13 PM	#1
pops S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Derby..now and then. Posts: 523 Casino cash: $2176	S33's progress Thought I'd stick a thread up to list any works / mods done then it can be kept in one place After buying from Millenium Heroes, it went into Barts for a full health check and passed with flying colours. After poncing about for a couple of hours awaiting the verdict, I thought I might be in need of a full health check. Currently the only mod I had planned was then done. AP brakes front and rear, went for black calipers as had red on my GP and fancied something a bit more understated. The stopping power is now edging towards being silly. Bought the carbon dash inserts off Vic and they're now in, also a spare steering wheel that will go away sometime for renovating. Received an interior plaque today ( thanks Matt ) and that's now sorted. Had it booked into Barts for new bottom end bearings and head gasket, all of which was planned as preventative maintenance having discussed with Damien the pros and cons of getting a BMW warranty. However work looked as though it was going to intervene and I would be away for 2-3 months so cancelled the booking. After having a chat with Emma (gf) came to a decision that after being away for most of the last 15yrs and having had enough of it, decided to stay on my current job which is basically part time. So it's booked back into Barts for the middle of September to be done. Took it into a place called Chartwells today, a high end paint place in Derby that specialise in stuff such as Ferrari, Rolls, Bentley etc, for a quote for a front end tart up and a relaquer on the roof (stonechipped on the leading edge). They're going to mail me the quote next week which should be good for a laugh . The guy said that to do the roof properly they'd need to remove the front and rear screen and the roof bars as masking to the edge wouldn't to their standard, at least if it went there the work would be exceptional. No other works / mods currently planned. Fancy a SS back box but for now the engine works and possible paint will be enough spending for the time being! Last edited by pops; 23-08-2015 at 03:13 AM.

21-08-2015, 09:24 PM	#2
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Hope to hear you will be fitting Cups followed next year with a TRACK DAY

24-08-2015, 08:34 PM	#8
pops S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Derby..now and then. Posts: 523 Casino cash: $2176	Quote arrived today from Chartwell for the paint. Expensive but, one thing is guaranteed, it will be a 1st class result As said prior, work includes removing the f & r screens and roof rails as masking up wouldn't be to their standard according to the guy who gave it a once over. Price includes front bumper, roof, full bonnet and 50% of the way down the front wings. New seals for the screens and new roof rails. Asking for £3,400. Not cheap but not as much as I expected from them however, it leaves me a bit in limbo. If it did get done it wouldn't be until Spring (dependant on work) but, in theory, I need to keep tabs on the spending. Car was £34K, £4K ish has gone on brakes and with what is being spent on preventative work on the engine I'm going to end up being in for more than what the car is likely to be worth. Secondly, if I had the paint done the car would be in immaculate nick, meaning would I dare use it??

21-08-2015, 09:32 PM	#9
cslsuperfan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wales Posts: 2,222 Casino cash: $19520	Pops You've done a great deal with your csl in a relatively short period of time. Be interesting to see you paint work quote!! Simpsons will do front end for approx. £1350.

21-08-2015, 09:34 PM	#10
pops S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Derby..now and then. Posts: 523 Casino cash: $2176	18 months ago they wanted £1400 to spray the front end of the GP I got it done elsewhere for £600 and ended up wishing I'd let them do it.