CSET 583 Report post Posted November 20, 2021 Carbon wraps are getting pretty good. Next up new bumper, front splitter and side skirts, some spacers and I'll run the CSL wheels for a bit. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted November 20, 2021 3 hours ago, CSET said: Carbon wraps are getting pretty good... That looks fantastic. The paint on the roof of my 130 is rubbish and was thinking of a carbon wrap, if for no other reason than it's cheaper than paint. Does OCD do wrapping or do you recommend anyone in particular (in Auckland)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted December 22, 2021 Geoff-related content incoming 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted December 22, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 7:18 PM, M3AN said: That looks fantastic. The paint on the roof of my 130 is rubbish and was thinking of a carbon wrap, if for no other reason than it's cheaper than paint. Does OCD do wrapping or do you recommend anyone in particular (in Auckland)? Sorry mate missed this one. We have trialed carbon PPF but not offering it as a service at this stage; best approach Dave and Marty at The Wrap Shop for vinyl colour change stuff 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted December 23, 2021 CSL wheels + spacers on, nice! Still waiting to hear back from my man about semi slicks for these wheels. https://i.ibb.co/khhPST5/2085-F4-A3-381-D-40-BD-BE4-B-B2-DFA35911-F3.jpg https://i.ibb.co/LpCqHzG/F6-A037-D6-42-BC-4-CC4-9-F0-E-DF92-B9-CFC1-E2.jpg 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 16, 2022 Geoff the CSL intake is working, and sounds glorious. Working on the front end now, swapping on a carbon chin spoiler and maxton diffuser and retiring the very worn Strassentech chin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 17, 2022 Intake must sound nice, should post up some audio clips! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 17, 2022 14 hours ago, Michael. said: Intake must sound nice, should post up some audio clips! Here's a little 0-99kph on a closed road in Mexico 5 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 10:19 AM, CSET said: Looks a little bit “busy” to me in the last photo - lots of lines and angles going on. I will wait until you post up the front view of it on the car before making a call. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, CSET said: Here's a little 0-99kph on a closed road in Mexico Ohhhhh glorioussssssss ❤️ 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 New front end is on & looking a fair bit more balanced. There's a bit going on, but it matches the rear diffuser aesthetically, and the front diffuser flattens out the underbody bit in front of the wheels (so should at least be more functional than the Strassentech or the CSL splitter by themselves). Side skirts will finish the aero off nicely; but I'm still not 100% on whether I'll fit them or not as it is low. I'm not going to run the splitter struts as there's no real need; I've bolted it in 6 places underneath. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Michael. said: Ohhhhh glorioussssssss ❤️ Raaaaassspppp! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, E28E30 said: Raaaaassspppp! Gotta love the Supersprint race setup haha it’s very raspy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 20, 2022 Kind of the essence of the S54B32 engine, always has had a raspy twang even with all of the different exhausts I've heard. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 27, 2022 Took this one into work today for a little run, first time I've driven it more than 5mins since installing the CSL airbox and the new front end. It's really quite low at the front now haha extreme care is required...! Also the sun was just right when I got in to see all the little imperfections in the paintwork. Overall the paintwork is still good bar a fair few chips on the front end; I'll spend some time over winter and compound/polish then ceramic coat it again. This car has run a few different ceramics over the years, Gard-X 2yr in 2012 - 2015, Carpro C Quartz 2yr 2015-2017 then Gyeon MOHS+ 2017-present. It's about due for a replacement as the latest was a 5yr ceramic; I'll install Fireball Dok Do (10yr) next. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted February 22, 2022 Couple more pics. It's rubbing slightly in the rear under load so need to firm up the shocks a few clicks and see if that helps. Also developed a bit of a knock under load, could be a diff mount or driveshaft or something but I'll take a look when I can. Pretty happy with how this one has turned out so far. The CSL intake makes a fair amount of difference now its tuned properly - delivery is much smoother and the noise is outrageous. I'll likely still keep chipping away at little things here and there, but happy with the overall outcome. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 16, 2022 Few changes to the cars, and I'm planning on using this one a bit more - have only done around 500kms and 2 mild track open days in the past 3 years. Realistically I won't be tracking this car enough to justify the build and give it's on pretty low kms, NZ new and Individual it's not one I want to throw into a wall. As a result I have started converting back to 'street' spec (of sorts). Removed the decals and wing, and swapped in the standard seats (glad the electrics still all work..!). Next up I'll remove the new front splitter (it's very low) and canards leaving just the 1-piece CSL spoiler. It's also rubbing a little at the rear with the spacers on so I'll take em off rather than modify the bodywork or raise up the suspension. Stance on the rear CSL wheels is fine, the front hubs are different for the CSL to the normal M3 so the offset is weird without spacing. Wing mounts are ok on the bootlid but aren't exactly OEM+ spec so I'll likely grab a CSL boot to swap in as an option. I have a spare front bumper and bonnet, so not too worried about those parts (CSL intake noise is outrageous with holes in the bonnet). Cage and rear subframe support structures can stay for now as its homologated and I like it; easy enough to remove in the future if I want to convert fully stock. There's also an odd knock in the rear which is likely a diff mount or similar, so I'll get that sorted next week. I have new OEM kick panels and mats that I'll swap in at some stage too - in fact I have spares of most of the typical wear points for this car that I've saved for a rainy day. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 Front splitter, canards and the 10mm rear wheel spacers removed. Softened up rear shocks by 7 clicks, back to a comfy ride again! I had firmed them up in an attempt to reduce rubbing in the rear but didn't work. Looks a bit plain but muuuch more drive-able, which suits my short term plans for this one. I'll swap back in the oem frosted front indicators as I think that'd look better with this setup. Looking for options for a carbon fiber CSL bootlid so I can retain this one for the wing; any suggestions for the best quality..? Also looking for a CSL front bumper but this isn't as high priority (as I have a spare M3 front bumper). 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 547 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Karbonius is the best quality carbon csl bootlid, I don't know of any other option that doesn't fit like garbage. The karb one fits perfectly from what I've seen as does everything else they make. Edited March 22, 2022 by Harper 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Harper said: Karbonius is the best quality carbon csl bootlid, I don't know of any other option that doesn't fit like garbage. The karb one fits perfectly from what I've seen as does everything else they make. Thank you mate, Karbonius it is 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 112 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Harper said: Karbonius is the best quality carbon csl bootlid, I don't know of any other option that doesn't fit like garbage. The karb one fits perfectly from what I've seen as does everything else they make. +1. Having looked at a bunch in detail over the years, Karbonius appears to have made the best bootlid yet outside of the genuine CSL product. Slon (Russian company) also appears to make a high quality bootlid, but given the current situation there may be issues with shipping etc (https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/139000-slon-or-karbonius-csl-trunk). Karbonius is obviously the more well known and reputable brand so I would say go with them 👍 . Just don't look around too much on their website or else you could find yourself in trouble 💸💸💸. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 Thanks John haha yes their website heck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 You can't stop your order at just a bootlid????!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 547 Report post Posted March 22, 2022 Might as well make the most of the shipping cost and grab a carbon roof while you're there. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT 48 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 Looks like Euroconnex will be having a group buy of Karbonius E46 boot lids in our winter. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
