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    Swift's CSL Journal

    I've been lurking here for a while but just thought I'd start a journal to show where my car stands at the moment and how its going to transform slightly as I plan to continue making a few modifications here and there :drool:
    I bought the car from someone on these forums back in 2009 and have been enjoying it ever since.
    I am a huge fan of carbon fiber and when I bought the car it already had a few carbon pieces extra which always made me want to add more! I do also love the black stealth look and that will begin to show on the car!

    ***How she sits now***


    Aftermarket Components:

    Exterior:
    Carbon Wethje Hood (original BMW carbon manufacturing company)
    Carbon side grills
    Carbon bonnet vent
    Carbon headlight trims
    Fiberglass M3-R Fenders
    Umnitza Orion V4 LED angel eyes
    Lamin-X Smoked rear lights
    Black kidney grills
    Black CSL side grill badges
    Smoked DEPO corner Lights w/chrome bulbs
    Smoked side lights
    LED license plate lights
    CREE LED reverse lights
    35% Tint by Tom @ Autoworx

    Powertrain:
    Supersprint lightweight racing exhaust

    Suspension, Wheels & Brakes:
    BBS CH Motorsport matte black with silver rim protector [19x8.5, 19x10]
    AP 355mm 6 Pot Fronts with PF Disks, RS14 Pads
    K-Sport 320mm 6 Pot Rear with Carbotech XP8 Pads
    Turner Limiting Kit (RTAB)

    Interior:
    Turner Motorsport aluminium black anodised pedal set
    Carbon 3 piece dashboard trim
    Carbon SMG gear shift surround
    Carbon steering wheel trim 2 piece
    Carbon extended length SMG steering wheel paddles
    Carbon inner mirror covers
    Carbon & black BMW steering wheel badge
    Full Kenwood Stereo with Subwoofer, Amps and Ipod
    M Power floor mats

    Car when I bought it with black kidney grills



    Interior


    The mods will be minimal as the car is already so good out of the box, but I always wanted to fix a few things such as a the brakes and change the exhaust for visual and acoustical impact!

    Supersprint lightweight race, removed loads of weight too!


    Changed to AP 6pot BBK Setup FR and K Sport 6pot RR with Pagid pads


    Few trackdays here and there




    At this point the car is near perfect for my use but I am a mod junkie so couldn't resist buying a few more parts this year. Stay tuned...

    #2
    wow! you have a great ride mate.:thumbs:

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      #3
      Beautiful motor!! The braking must be immense now :-D!
      Got to say I love carbon fibre aswell

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        #4
        Nice to see people not being afraid to use or tinker with their CSL :thumbs:!

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          #5
          Originally posted by Mike R View Post
          Nice to see people not being afraid to use or tinker with their CSL :thumbs:!

          +1
          if you're keeping cesil in a carcoon it's only going to benefit the next owner. :-D

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            #6
            Originally posted by cslsuperfan View Post
            ... if you're keeping cesil in a carcoon it's only going to benefit the next owner. :-D
            :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

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              #7
              Originally posted by paulsnider11 View Post
              wow! you have a great ride mate.:thumbs:
              Originally posted by p15tle View Post
              Beautiful motor!! The braking must be immense now :-D!
              Got to say I love carbon fibre aswell
              Originally posted by Mike R View Post
              Nice to see people not being afraid to use or tinker with their CSL :thumbs:!
              Originally posted by cslsuperfan View Post
              +1
              if you're keeping cesil in a carcoon it's only going to benefit the next owner. :-D
              Thanks guys! :thumbs: The brakes did make a massive difference!! the first time I touched the pedal after the install my head nearly hit the steering wheel haha

              So unfortunately after 3 careful years of ownership and driving in central london some :moan: has managed to scratch my front bumper (probably a motorbike foot peg). I guess my plans of doing a front end re-spray and clear wrap will have to be accelerated. I just can't stand seeing marks on my car. Anyone else feel the same?

              The scrape is a few mm deep hopefully the repairs wont be too difficult.
              Attached Files

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                #8
                Originally posted by $w!ft View Post
                Thanks guys! :thumbs: The brakes did make a massive difference!! the first time I touched the pedal after the install my head nearly hit the steering wheel haha

                So unfortunately after 3 careful years of ownership and driving in central london some :moan: has managed to scratch my front bumper (probably a motorbike foot peg). I guess my plans of doing a front end re-spray and clear wrap will have to be accelerated. I just can't stand seeing marks on my car. Anyone else feel the same?

                The scrape is a few mm deep hopefully the repairs wont be too difficult.

                Absolutely agree with your take on damage. Gravel rash on the nose is inevitable(unless you have armourfend) but panel damage has to be repaired immediately...my OCD doesn't permit any other option.

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                  #9
                  Seems like we are on the same page cslsuperfan! I've asked around for quotes and waiting to hear back.

                  In the meantime on of my parts arrived, (always diskliked the stock one with the holes)

                  Carbon Fibre Bonnet Vent

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by $w!ft View Post
                    Seems like we are on the same page cslsuperfan! I've asked around for quotes and waiting to hear back.

                    In the meantime on of my parts arrived, (always diskliked the stock one with the holes)

                    Carbon Fibre Bonnet Vent
                    CA Automotive by any chance?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by cslsuperfan View Post
                      CA Automotive by any chance?
                      Not CA! I didn't like the shape of theirs, its a piece by SSD Automotive.

                      Here are some pieces that just arrived from CA Automotive though
                      Going to be all fitted next weekend.

                      Carbon Fibre Headlight trims




                      UMNITZA ORION V4 LED ANGEL EYE KIT

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                        #12
                        Look nice how much

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                          #13
                          It will be very interesting to the see the pictures with these Headlight trims on the car !

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                            #14
                            angel eye kit & other bits

                            Please post some pics of your latest cf goodies fitted!!

                            How much was the angel kit?

                            Is it a DIY job?

                            Love the headlight trims.....another mod to add to my wish list!!

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Olive View Post
                              It will be very interesting to the see the pictures with these Headlight trims on the car !
                              +1 :thumbs:

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