CSL smarten up plans

**AlexGTT** · 10-12-2011, 11:52 AM

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 · 10-12-2011, 01:09 PM

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** · 10-12-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

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

**shimmy** · 10-12-2011, 01:34 PM

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_ · 10-12-2011, 02:06 PM

Yeah, few plans...

flow · 10-12-2011, 02:36 PM

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

toplad · 10-12-2011, 04:56 PM

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

Bounce · 10-12-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

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

Johnnywb · 10-12-2011, 06:12 PM

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.

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 · 10-12-2011, 06:42 PM

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.

10-12-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	CSL smarten up plans 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? __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

10-12-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
EVLXGE S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashbourne but mostly Africa Posts: 286 Casino cash: $11417	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. __________________ CSL gone to a new home.... 997.1 GT3 RS M2 on order

10-12-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	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 __________________ . Last edited by shimmy; 10-12-2011 at 02:52 PM.

10-12-2011, 02:36 PM	#6
flow S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 176 Casino cash: $9921	Mine is getting a full front end spray . Remove all dents (alot) A good clean __________________ '04 996 GT3 MK2 CS '03 CSL '12 Megane RS265

10-12-2011, 04:56 PM	#7
toplad S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 312 Casino cash: $5499	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 __________________ CSL on Cups!!! Last edited by toplad; 11-12-2011 at 11:33 AM.

10-12-2011, 06:12 PM	#9
Johnnywb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London SW4 / W1 Posts: 387 Casino cash: $6791	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. 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!

10-12-2011, 06:42 PM	#10
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	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.