SG NO OPTIONS CSL 17950 Miles

[LeinsCSL]

Unless this is combined with the resin injection into the cavity between the two floor sections, it will just end up ripping the entire floor out around the strengthened areas.

I went for both as a preventative measure a couple of years ago, but only time will tell. Will be getting it inspected again next week so fingers crossed it's still holding up

[Mike RT4]

Should be spot on - the BMW repair is just to replace the entire boot floor like for like and THEN inject it with the foam / resin to seal the two together.

Your repair (combined with the resin) is the same difference. There are only problems if the repair is done WITHOUT the resin .

[0836whimper]

Just out of interest, how people have been sent the link to that pistonheads article by their friends in the last two days and how many times?

The fact there's a ratty 90k miler on eBay with the new engine that hasn't sold for £30k does raise some good points though...

One text message asking "how much is yours then ?" and an email pointing me in the direction of the thread.

I'm the first to think this whole 'no option' thing is just a joke, but your average punter sucks up the rarity thing even more, so I'm not going to discourage them
By the way mine had no xenons, the fuel tank is only 1/3 full, an empty glove box and no coins down the seats, so I've contacted my insurer to advise them of the increase in value.

Problem with that ebay car is that a combination of a new engine and tatty condition gives you the impression of how it was driven/looked after previously that puts you off. Even selling it on ebay puts me off for some reason. You don't sell CSL's on ebay...

[jupe777]

The fact there's a ratty 90k miler on eBay with the new engine that hasn't sold for £30k does raise some good points though...

Now £37,000

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-3-series-e46-m3-csl------------------2004/4421365

[mattCSLnut]

Now £37,000

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...--2004/4421365

That's more like it :smokin: I always thought... why doesn't the owner/seller just get all the imperfections sorted and sell for a firmer price.
Finally... a positive move from the seller. Well done chap :beer:

[cslsuperfan]

That's more like it :smokin: I always thought... why doesn't the owner/seller just get all the imperfections sorted and sell for a firmer price.
Finally... a positive move from the seller. Well done chap :beer:

Agreed Matt

owner finally realised it's not a fiesta ST. Ebay is fine for those CSL bits and bobs but as widely commented...not for selling a pedigree car.

Looks like the seller is investing a little in cosmetic improvements...sure to return a premium sale price. :thumbs:

[Duck360198]

Has this zero option car sold?!

[shane@mbtech]

Should be spot on - the BMW repair is just to replace the entire boot floor like for like and THEN inject it with the foam / resin to seal the two together.

Your repair (combined with the resin) is the same difference. There are only problems if the repair is done WITHOUT the resin .

Have you got any evidence of this being the case Mike?

[Trawler]

Have you got any evidence of this being the case Mike?

If I remember correctly NZ M3 has posted a few times why reinforcing does not work. I think he has also discussed the resin & how it is/has been used in race cars

[Mike RT4]

Have you got any evidence of this being the case Mike?

In my searches around the t'internet I have seen pics of cars that have had the reinforcement done, but not the resin injection where they have then just moved the cracks from the usual areas to around the welds of the reinforcement plates. The most extreme case I saw showed the floor ripped away completely around the strengthened areas :smt107

[MarcM]

There's night and day between technicians across the BMW dealer network.

Mine was checked at Dealer X and given the all clear.

8 weeks later on an Insp1 Gareth @ Elms found subframe issues...

Hi, just noticed your reply. Yeah would totally agree with your reply! Do I drive all the way to Englandshire for a check-up?

[cslsuperfan]

Hi, just noticed your reply. Yeah would totally agree with your reply! Do I drive all the way to Englandshire for a check-up?

Marc

Its a haul for yourself but you'll be glad you did.

Gareth will spot any fractures/weaknesses in your sub frame.

Guaranteed :smokin:

[LeinsCSL]

Hi, just noticed your reply. Yeah would totally agree with your reply! Do I drive all the way to Englandshire for a check-up?

Definitely worth bringing it to Gareth for work. At least you don't have to get a ferry!

[MarcM]

Marc

Its a haul for yourself but you'll be glad you did.

Gareth will spot any fractures/weaknesses in your sub frame.

Guaranteed :smokin:

Definitely worth bringing it to Gareth for work. At least you don't have to get a ferry!

Thanks guys. Think you are right, your car is only as good as your mechanic! Might try to fit it in with a car show/holiday. Those Irish ferries ain't cheap! Wanted an Elise Sport 160 from Ireland and also looked at going to the bike racing. :bigcry:

[LeinsCSL]

Thanks guys. Think you are right, your car is only as good as your mechanic! Might try to fit it in with a car show/holiday. Those Irish ferries ain't cheap! Wanted an Elise Sport 160 from Ireland and also looked at going to the bike racing. :bigcry:

Booked the ferry about 6 months ago so it wasn't too bad, then fitted it in with a visit to the Silverstone Classic. Just a pity it lashed rain at that, but still worth a visit

Not too many Elises over here, but plenty of bike road-racing!