38k Miles SG on PH

[GregorJP]

I dread to say it, but ever since I've sold my previous CSL, I've kept checking back on this forum to see what's happening and whether I might buy another one. I knew I shouldn't have sold it. Ah well. For me, the killer line for this car is:

"A spare set of 4 BBS CSL alloys is also available for £1,200 and are shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tyres which are well worn."

No stranger to the Ring, I imagine. Still, £49k. Nice appreciation.

[CATDT]

Can add some facts to this car as we know the owner and car well. A highly trained driver who has set the car up to satisfy his thirst for track days. He knows how to set the car up and the suspension is all sound. He has never been to the 'Ring. The vehicle has been truly maintained regardless of cost. If we could add it to the CAT fleet, we would without hesitation :smt023

Jo

[Neil M]

Owned by a 73 year old? :whistle:

Who has tracked it :hahaha:

The 4 year ownership by a 73 year old is a bit of a red herring IMO and not particularly relevant to the current sale.
The performance upgrades have been undertaken by the current owner.
I did have to read the ad twice though :hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Can add some facts to this car as we know the owner and car well. A highly trained driver who has set the car up to satisfy his thirst for track days. He knows how to set the car up and the suspension is all sound. He has never been to the 'Ring. The vehicle has been truly maintained regardless of cost. If we could add it to the CAT fleet, we would without hesitation :smt023

Jo

:banghead: After all the performance upgrades that's a hugely missed opportunity right there IMHO :whistle:

[Pooky]

Pooky you didn't read what I said. I didn't mention driving on track or modifying versus stock.

What I said is a statement of fact.

Well when you say it like that a fact it must be. I've only been developing, designing and tuning suspension for twenty years so I know sod all about it.

[cslsuperfan]

Well when you say it like that a fact it must be. I've only been developing, designing and tuning suspension for twenty years so I know sod all about it.

Missed this Pooky....I've been so busy revelling in my own self importance.

So stock suspension is superior to aftermarket. At last someone's put me straight and just in the nick of time.

[Pooky]

Missed this Pooky....I've been so busy revelling in my own self importance.

So stock suspension is superior to aftermarket. At last someone's put me straight and just in the nick of time.

To be honest an argument about it is pointless.

If we ever sit down over a coffee I can share with you the vehicle dynamics theory, data I've measured and the reasons why that, yes, on the road, the stock suspension is better.

The real question here though is what is better and that's where we'll never agree.

[glendog74]

Missed this Pooky....I've been so busy revelling in my own self importance.

So stock suspension is superior to aftermarket. At last someone's put me straight and just in the nick of time.

:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Mike RT4]

To be honest an argument about it is pointless.

If we ever sit down over a coffee I can share with you the vehicle dynamics theory, data I've measured and the reasons why that, yes, on the road, the stock suspension is better.

The real question here though is what is better and that's where we'll never agree.

Better than what though? I have the H&R coilovers and every CSL owner who has stock suspension (which I still have, but have never experienced), who has been in my car, comments on how better it rides than their cars, as well as having better roll-control. This is why I have kept it on the car instead of "upgrading" it to KWs or the like, as I am loath to ruin what seems to be a "win, win" set-up.....

[azrael]

I think going from aftermarket to stock feels like a rolls Royce, its lovely for the road.

After using aftermarket it can feel slightly wallowy though

[billyboysm3]

But brand new suspension and springs are spot on for the road.

[cslsuperfan]

Better than what though? I have the H&R coilovers and every CSL owner who has stock suspension (which I still have, but have never experienced), who has been in my car, comments on how better it rides than their cars, as well as having better roll-control. This is why I have kept it on the car instead of "upgrading" it to KWs or the like, as I am loath to ruin what seems to be a "win, win" set-up.....

Mike, my original comments earlier on in the thread have been misinterpreted leading to holy batman thread deviation.

Have to agree with you and Billy. My experience with oem & aftermarket simply came down to convenience. Intrax, Nitron and other high quality coilovers offer bollock hard for the track and come home time, turn back adjusters a few knotches and enjoy a compliant, Rolls Royce ride home.

:smokin:

[octainejunkee]

Ive just today, got my csl back from being prepped for sale.
The Dixus titanium exhaust,Kw's and AP have all been replaced with the OEM csl parts.
I thought that i would hate driving it home as it would feel a shadow of it's former self.
How wrong i was!
It feels far less raw and menacing but equally, has gained some finesse and grace.

Shame really as i was hoping that i'd fall out of love with her and selling up wouldnt be so hard:hahaha:

a pic in oem form..

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[glendog74]

:smt055 :smt055

[cslsuperfan]

Ive just today, got my csl back from being prepped for sale.
The Dixus titanium exhaust,Kw's and AP have all been replaced with the OEM csl parts.
I thought that i would hate driving it home as it would feel a shadow of it's former self.
How wrong i was!
It feels far less raw and menacing but equally, has gained some finesse and grace.

Shame really as i was hoping that i'd fall out of love with her and selling up wouldnt be so hard:hahaha:

a pic in oem form..

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Great to hear you kept the car......for some reason I thought you'd sold up last year.

PS Awesome vid of you chasing down the GTS @ Spa. Dixis is an amazing system. Retro OEM fit seems all the rage at the mo. :thumbs: