What to check, buying my 1st CSl, Help !

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by lawsy

The wheels are not magnesium, common mistake, check airbox the flap operation or that it is even there (ask matt)

Best advice is thoroughly research the model and features first, through buyers guide on here, reviews, vids on youtube etc etc, then if you are not a vehicle technician , take someone who is one with you to check it over. Its all very well being armed with a buyers guide but experience is priceless

Do I hear an ECHO, Echo, echo ?

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Do I hear an ECHO, Echo, echo ?

Are the wheels hollow, is that what you mean, and stop SHOUTING.

Should you not have typed ECHO, ECHO, ECHO?

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by lawsy

Are the wheels hollow, is that what you mean, and stop SHOUTING.

Should you not have typed ECHO, ECHO, ECHO?

No, it just sounded like you were repeating what I said few hours earlier So what's the deal with the wheels ? Why do people think they are made of Magnesium ? when they are not, and what are they actually made of ?

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

No, it just sounded like you were repeating what I said few hours earlier So what's the deal with the wheels ? Why do people think they are made of Magnesium ? when they are not, and what are they actually made of ?

i know mine are magnesium, dont know what yours are made of

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

No, it just sounded like you were repeating what I said few hours earlier So what's the deal with the wheels ? Why do people think they are made of Magnesium ? when they are not, and what are they actually made of ?

They are bbs made lightweight alloys, made from a mixture of aluminium and other metals,, Magnesium would be very very expensive. I think it is due to chinese whispers over the years. Edited, I may be wrong, but ive read this in a few places.

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by shimmy

i know mine are magnesium, dont know what yours are made of

Thought this was an old wives tale shimmy, ??

Edited, there are mixed views across the net, some say they are magnesium, others disagree.

[shimmy]

i was just kidding

i checked up a while ago and magnessium used to be the way light rims were created for motorsport but i think this has now been superceeded by other materials

[steelyork]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

No, it just sounded like you were repeating what I said few hours earlier So what's the deal with the wheels ? Why do people think they are made of Magnesium ? when they are not, and what are they actually made of ?

The car is on it's original cup tyres at the moment, are they realy as dodgy as i hear to drive in the wet ? if so i'll be on the look out for a set of winter wheels and tyres, seen all the copys on ebay, do you know if theyre any good ?

Cheer
Mark

[steelyork]

Originally Posted by shimmy

rear springs and RTAB are consumbles so dont over worry about them for the purchase as not a big cost issue and warranty on them if you ask nicely

You can bet proflex poly bushes but most get OEM BMW with Turner limitinmg kit fitted to stop them flexing too much and splitting in the future. Springs just replace with BMW unless you are going to an a/m suspension

try and get best paint condition you can but remember front respray only £600-800 and MOST cars have been done whatever the seller says

wheels should measure 8.5inches wide at front otherwise it might be CS version which is 8 inches only.

Thats eased my mind re the bushes etc, roughly how much will the limiting kit cost ? sad thing is it'll be in the garage 6 months of the year as i work overseas, looking forward to using it though, all i hear is praise for them.
Cheers Mark

[md23]

Limiting kit's about £100. Got one in the garage to be fitted with new RTAB's when they need replaced