Retirement is over Cesil

[rstoughy]

So decided that after a long 4 years the CSL had to be taken out of storage and recommissioned for use.

This has however quickly become a restoration project :hahaha: :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

After a long time laid up it was out in the daylight again, loaded up and on its way back to my workshop for the work to begin. :supz:

Full underside restoration required and a bit of bodywork to be done.

[Mike RT4]

Just done the same to mine .

[Trawler]

Keep us updated

Mine will only be retired when I can't drive it anymore. Now getting used more as I have stopped working.

[rstoughy]

Been racing the last 4 years so not had the time (or money) to spend on the CSL. I've taken a year out to get all the cars back to 100% so looking forward to getting it back on the road. :smokin:

I will keep the post updated as it is a good record of the work. Its all to easy these days with Facebook to upload a picture every now and then and within a year its lost in the 1000's of others.

Keep us updated

Mine will only be retired when I can't drive it anymore. Now getting used more as I have stopped working.

[rstoughy]

Mike this is something I always said id do. Wasn't planning it though, the car was going to be getting a fluid change and Inspection 2 / MOT then used :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: :bigcry:

Just done the same to mine .

[Mike RT4]

Mike this is something I always said id do. Wasn't planning it though, the car was going to be getting a fluid change and Inspection 2 / MOT then used :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: :bigcry:

Mine started with a diff upgrade and ended up with the whole rear end being done :bigcry:.

[Trawler]

Been racing the last 4 years so not had the time (or money) to spend on the CSL. I've taken a year out to get all the cars back to 100% so looking forward to getting it back on the road. :smokin:


Better be quick or it will be dark & snowing soon :hahaha:


I will keep the post updated as it is a good record of the work. Its all to easy these days with Facebook to upload a picture every now and then and within a year its lost in the 1000's of others.

:thumbs:

[DarrenR]

Looking good mate! :thumbs:

Would be good to get some pictures of them both once yours is back on the road :smokin:

[Chad]

Great to see some proper csl work , getting bored reading about keyrings ::smokin: will it be kept standard or some really nice stuff happening Any engine work planned etc :thumbs:

[Chad]

Mine started with a diff upgrade and ended up with the whole rear end being done :bigcry:.

I know we all know what they look like, but get some pictures of her undercarriage , don’t mind if pictures are filthy :whistle:

[cslsuperfan]

Paul

looking forward to the progress

:thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Chad,
Its going to be kept fairly standard. It already has AP's and an exhaust and if I'm being totally honest that's fine for this car. I have the race car to chuck full on modifications at so will be happy if this ends up back as a nice weekend / odd track day car.
I'll throw a clutch / flywheel and a set of big end bearings in while its in this state of disrepair though. (already had the HG done under warranty)

Great to see some proper csl work , getting bored reading about keyrings ::smokin: will it be kept standard or some really nice stuff happening Any engine work planned etc :thumbs:

[Chad]

Chad,
Its going to be kept fairly standard. It already has AP's and an exhaust and if I'm being totally honest that's fine for this car. I have the race car to chuck full on modifications at so will be happy if this ends up back as a nice weekend / odd track day car.
I'll throw a clutch / flywheel and a set of big end bearings in while its in this state of disrepair though. (already had the HG done under warranty)

Would love to have the use of a car lift, must make job so much easier,, I’m in the process of building a fully stripped 46 m3 car , what’s your view regarding brake upgrades, do you believe they really needed Trackday fun only, But I do fancy the idea of some adjustable shocks, any recommendations

[rstoughy]

Totally depends on which circuits you are going to.
I have a friend who ran his E46 M3 for a very long time on CSL front brakes / Std rear brakes. He had RS29 pads, good fluid, braided hoses and brake cooling. Only shorter circuits would give him problems as not enough space between braking zones to get the discs back down in temperature. The ring for example was fine and he could do sub 8min with this set up.

I use Intrax 1K2 on the race car and they are fantastic. perfect for my limited ability on suspension set up, I think with anything more then Id be in a world of pain at a race meeting twiddling knobs unaware of what i was actually doing :bigcry: :hahaha:

KW do some pretty good stuff and are equally on par with a lot of higher end set ups. Worth serious consideration if you are looking at kits.

Would love to have the use of a car lift, must make job so much easier,, I’m in the process of building a fully stripped 46 m3 car , what’s your view regarding brake upgrades, do you believe they really needed Trackday fun only, But I do fancy the idea of some adjustable shocks, any recommendations

[Trawler]

Great to see some proper csl work , getting bored reading about keyrings ::smokin: will it be kept standard or some really nice stuff happening Any engine work planned etc :thumbs:

And what's wrong talking about key rings? :hahaha: I've just bought one :blalalala:

On a more practical note what if any preventive maintenance is worthwhile? Lots of talk about head casket, bearings, etc. Probably a new thread on preventive maintenance might be an idea. Thought about sending the oil off for analysis. I understand this should indicate bearing wear.