Cesils progress

[0836whimper]

Heyup Pops,

I took the car into Stratstone Derby today for airbag and belts (before a few parade laps at Donners on Monday), even though Sytner Nottimgham is miles closer due to experience there...another story...

Anyway, they were great, real enthusiasts. Danielle was the service desk contact in the pic who was really helpful and made sure the right techs were involved, and Brett (who has an e38 728i) spent maybe 30 mins discussing CSL's afterwards and gawping at the airbox etc. They said most '03 e46's they see are snotters, and Danielle couldn't believe the CSL was an '03, which is always nice to hear !

He seen one recently before - yours - and mentioned you and the carshows in Annerslely organised by parent company Pendragon. Sadly I can't make that.

So good experience there, it's very nice to deal enthusiasts at a main dealers :thumbs:

[glendog74]

I've got my black arm band ready :bigcry:

+1 :smt099

[cslsuperfan]

Yep... finally facing up to realities. :banghead: but don't you worry mate this won't be your usual desperate sale, I prommise you that :beer:
It'll be more like an interview process for an adoption, vetting for a worthy new custodial of my beloved DU**VAY :thumbs: Any BS and they're out :smokin:

Good to hear Matt

I've got my black arm band ready :bigcry:

[GregorFuk]

Gregor, I accept your points.

Your turn to accept mine.

Acceptance and agreement are two different things.

To keep it short, all options were looked at re warranties and preventative works with someone much more knowledgable than me on cars. He also happens to be highly respected and recommended on here.

I decided to jump the way I've jumped. It wasn't a flippant decision, just the right one in MY eyes. I don't expect everyone to agree, it's just my personal choice.

Fair enough. You pays your money, you takes your choice.

[mattCSLnut]

In the Blue Oyster Bar :gayfight:

:hahaha: :gayfight: :hahaha:

[khooni]

Which kit did you go with for the subframe?

They fabricate their own plates and weld them on. To be honest, it's just 4 plates cut to size and welded in 4 different areas.

[mattCSLnut]

Matt

Can't help but notice the change in your signature........

If DUVAY does fly the nest, please vet the buyer. We can't have DUVAY going to any old owner. It's the heritage. I'm hoping you're just having a wobble.

Car does look Epically Mintos!!!!

Rear shot on the ramp....Kickin' !!!!!

Yep... finally facing up to realities. :banghead: but don't you worry mate this won't be your usual desperate sale, I prommise you that :beer:
It'll be more like an interview process for an adoption, vetting for a worthy new custodial of my beloved DU**VAY :thumbs: Any BS and they're out :smokin:

[cslsuperfan]

:thumbs: I say it as I see it and always mean it in good faith mate. :beer:
BTW the only time I would consider this Venture-shield film paint protection would be on the entire CF roof as they are quite exposed and get a beating from the elements.

Matt

Can't help but notice the change in your signature........

If DUVAY does fly the nest, please vet the buyer. We can't have DUVAY going to any old owner. It's the heritage. I'm hoping you're just having a wobble.

Car does look Epically Mintos!!!!

Rear shot on the ramp....Kickin' !!!!!

[glendog74]

Where's shimmy when you need him?

In the Blue Oyster Bar :gayfight:

[Neil M]

Stacks on informed opinions minus the personal insults and/or verbal abuse when you respectfully disagree with others.

Where's shimmy when you need him?

[mattCSLnut]

This is why I spend oodles of time on this forum and not "The other one"

Stacks on informed opinions minus the personal insults and/or verbal abuse when you respectfully disagree with others.

+1 :thumbs:

[Trawler]

This is why I spend oodles of time on this forum and not "The other one"

Stacks on informed opinions minus the personal insults and/or verbal abuse when you respectfully disagree with others.

Plus the odd bit of piss taking which is good for a laugh. :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Gregor, I accept your points.

Your turn to accept mine.

Acceptance and agreement are two different things.

To keep it short, all options were looked at re warranties and preventative works with someone much more knowledgable than me on cars. He also happens to be highly respected and recommended on here.

I decided to jump the way I've jumped. It wasn't a flippant decision, just the right one in MY eyes. I don't expect everyone to agree, it's just my personal choice.

This is why I spend oodles of time on this forum and not "The other one"

Stacks on informed opinions minus the personal insults and/or verbal abuse when you respectfully disagree with others.

[pops]

So you've done the checks and ascertained that you're head gasket has failed?

No....?

Madness to break an engine apart if it hasn't. Unless of course you're being paid by the hour to do it........

Gregor, I accept your points.

Your turn to accept mine.

Acceptance and agreement are two different things.

To keep it short, all options were looked at re warranties and preventative works with someone much more knowledgable than me on cars. He also happens to be highly respected and recommended on here.

I decided to jump the way I've jumped. It wasn't a flippant decision, just the right one in MY eyes. I don't expect everyone to agree, it's just my personal choice.

[GregorFuk]

One thing is guaranteed, it isn't having £3k plus being spent on painting.

Engine wise, there's a lot of thought gone into this and eventually we all end up jumping different directions.

So you've done the checks and ascertained that you're head gasket has failed?

No....?

Madness to break an engine apart if it hasn't. Unless of course you're being paid by the hour to do it........