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BMW for the csl bits. I found the image online.

Sweet have ordered some new parts from BMW! OEM CSL front brake rotors (345cm instead of 325 stock). CSL carriers for bigger front rotors OEM CSL rear rotors Edit: I'm already running OEM CSL textar pads, which have heaps of life left in them. Aftermarket stuff I've also ordered (it's not all OEM, but then again neither is the aero): Goodridge braided lines Decent Motul brake fluid I didn't order the rear calipers (with the slightly larger piston) in the end. They were really expensive, and tbh I doubt I'm a good enough driver to notice the minute change in bias. Next up: new 18in tyres, then maybe replace shocks. I've also requested prices for CSL front and rear swaybars (both are uprated over original M3 ones 30.8mm and 22.5mm respectively).

Lol I already have two different boots, that'd just be greedy!

Finally some progress! I'm on the hunt for new brake rotors as mine are a bit thin. Good chance to upgrade! I've sent off for pricing on some CSL parts. M3 CSL oem replacement front rotors & carriers (calipers are the same, but painted black) M3 CSL oem rear calipers (they have an upgraded piston, I assume this is to counter the increased front bias) M3 drilled & slotted oem rear rotors (I found a part number - it was apparently an option for the ZCP and CSL, let's see if BMW have stock!) Goodridge braided brake line kit (aftermarket, but they're definitely an upgrade. I'm cool with that) Yay, more CSL bits haha *not making a replica*

MTOY is back on the 18's now for a bit. While they have tread left, the tyres are a bit old and they don't handle as well as the INVOs on my CSL wheels, but that's an easy fix with replacements! Pretty keen to try a set of NT-05's given how I use this car (and how few km's I got out of the INVO's I might as well!). Always keen on suggestions? Current tyres and sizes below Front 245/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport (factory sizing 225/45/18) Rear 265/35/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 (factory sizing 255/40/18). IMG_6752-HDR by Christian Taylor, on Flickr I could even step the rears up a little in width to 275's and maybe 40 profile to get the same 'chunky' look as on the fronts. I'm a big fan of more tyre where possible, and the fronts look spot on imo. I should have the room in the rear arches for this, even under load and want to avoid spacers if at all possible. Replacement fender grille and badge also turned up - in it goes Fronts by Christian Taylor, on Flickr

Couple of pics from the latest rally. Thought I'd put these up already. 100kms of gravel, not bad! GR1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr IMG_4082 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr On the car ferry in Opua IMG_4086 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Now have matching 18's back on. Sorted out what tread was left on the rear INVO's on the rally Edit: I lost one of the shadowline fender grilles over a bump so bought some spares & fitted, back to new now. Stickers protected front end well, only a couple of stone chips after all that gravel.

Awesome!!

Haha hey there. Your car is looking spectacular! Just came back from a two-day rally including 100km of gravel so it was a bit dirty. Cleaner now

M3 TOY really Charl?! Haha nice pics!

Why didn't I get this console sooner, makes so much difference with lower seats! Console by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Also tried my cover over big wang. It kind of works, but looks lol. Cover by Christian Taylor, on Flickr

I recommend waiting a month for the paint to fully cure before putting anything on it (including wax)

Depends on size of vehicle mate - see more at http://www.ocdetailing.co.nz/exterior-ceramic-coatings.html Also note these prices do not include detailing preparation (normally a Stage 3 or Stage 4) - see this here: http://www.ocdetailing.co.nz/detailing-packages.html Dropped a client off in MTOY this arvo, should do that more often so much fun.

You had it in one mate - my 'alcantara' turned up and it's rubbish quality haha. I'd actually be embarrassed to put up a photo let alone try sell it. To the bin!

Hmm ok will see what turns up lol it's not a massively expensive part, and chances are I'll be able to sell it if need be haha In other news, the guys coated MTOY with Gyeon Mohs+ and Phobic today - looking bloody spectacular curing under our lamps MToyGyeon by Christian Taylor, on Flickr

I've finished the cut & polish on MTOY, looking good: 13707584_1101888536524673_7985880867442531520_n by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Next up, full Gyeon Mohs+ coating! Watch this space, should add a whole lot more depth to the paint. Now that I've removed the armrest, the leather handbrake boot is annoying me. I thought I'd found BMW made an alcantara one to match my CSL handbrake handle, so I ordered it a while ago. Clearly I had the wrong part number as a new replacement leather one arrived instead. I've gone aftermarket, same as this one (black alcantara with black stitching): I'm loving this alcantara + carbon fiber interior theme - it's completely changing the look & feel of the car. Because I'm doing 100km of gravel soon I bought some coloured headlight film to protect the lenses. It turn up & I cut and fitted, but it looked so bloody ugly I've taken it straight off again. Also after coating: - Fit new interior kick panels - I've removed old ones, ordered & received new ones and replacement clips. Just need to fit 'em up. - Custom indoor car cover (fitted to spoiler boot). - Replace armrests with alcantara (I've found a place that'll do it but it's really expensive) - I also still haven't fitted the M Short Shift Kit yet (it's been sitting in my garage for 2 years!).

Awesome Keen to see indicators when they're on !

MTOY finally getting some work. I've never cut this car before (only performed a light polish 2 years ago), so I was genuinely keen to see the result. If anything, the paint has gained a bit more depth! 20160721_184822_HDR by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 20160721_185022_HDR by Christian Taylor, on Flickr The interior is looking a bit sad, still waiting for the replacement center console. 20160721_184850_HDR by Christian Taylor, on Flickr

Yep got one of those installed

I did a thing, g'bye warning light. Center console has arrived, still waiting on a bracket before I put it in. Have removed armrest console, it's 100% better already. There's another Gumboot Rally coming up soon so I'm starting to theme up. 100kms of gravel in this one!

Keen to see this made into a coffee table!

What a stunner of a day for a drive! Drive6 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Drive5 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Drive4 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Drive3 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Drive2 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Drive1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr

Very nice, glws!

Here's my armrest console as a comparison - you can see how it gets in the way haha. Expect to have this in the next couple of weeks or so, excited! Recaro2 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Recaro1 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr

Here's a pic of the console. Not my car (clearly, its LHD)

Next up for this car is an oem armrest delete center console in schwartz - gets in the way now the seats are quite a lot lower. Also some replacement plastic sill trims, I put a scratch in one getting the old seats out. Big mods here haha