Its time for change .. CS to CSL..

[RatBoy M3CS]

Well after 2 years developing my CS and pretty much got it as quick as some of you plastic roof, flappy paddle, no sat nav bunch.. its time for change, and its going next week, minus all the goodies which will go on the next winter project.., and we will see what all the fuss is about.. add a set of slicks, maybe some stronger control arms, and aim for the 2:14-15's round Silverstone....

Shimmy... I'm comin to get ya'.... ! best you get on a diet.. , and we will see exactly how much my extra 100kg has been costing me on the GP..!

Car best 2:19.5 on the GP, 2 up @ 1530Kg wet + driver/passenger

Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Sunday 20th September 14:01

[sunnybono]

No goodies for sale?

Your CS sounded like a beast!

Edited by sunnybono on Sunday 20th September 21:15

[shim]

looking forward to it Ratboy and i think you shortly may be found driving round the Midlands with your driver window down looking for either a tunnel or a load of Chavs to scare

[RatBoy M3CS]

sunnybono said:

No goodies for sale?

Your CS sounded like a beast!

Edited by sunnybono on Sunday 20th September 21:15

Still is... until tomorrow morning...! fantastic car, and I've enjoyed developing it over the last 2 years.., but nothings forever, and I'm looking for some more progress now, and the +100kg is hurting my times..!
I'm keeping the parts for the next project.. but may try some different dampers, so my KW3's + turret tops could be up for grabs next week if your interested....

shim said:

looking forward to it Ratboy and i think you shortly may be found driving round the Midlands with your driver window down looking for either a tunnel or a load of Chavs to scare

Last tunnel run i did was @ 5am out of the Monte Blanc tunnel in a Mustang on the Cannonball run in 2007.. which i almost won.. we came home 2nd..

Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Sunday 20th September 21:55

[shim]

i followed a Mustang that was travelling with us to Monza in 2008, epic noise thru the Swiss tunnels it has to be said

[RatBoy M3CS]

Had a look at a couple of CSL's recently..
One was battered and not at all the condition I would be looking for...
Who's got a good one they're stepping out of..? even better if its got some of the mods done to it already.. Intrax / RTAB's.. the brakes, Xorst and power I have covered..

Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Sunday 20th September 22:10

[Windymiller]

I'm guessing you're already all over this one?

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=...

If you plan on nailing it round the track there's no point chasing after a garage queen with 12k on the clock. Could buy this then flog your own leftover bits meaning the car could stand you at close to £20k...

[RatBoy M3CS]

Indeed... had a good chat with Andy yesterday .. a lot depends how soon i can step out of mine really.. but it could be a no cost move if i can sell mine well..!

[RatBoy M3CS]

Andy's car went the next day.. while i was immobilised unfortunately..
However there is a plan coming together to get me on track again soon...
Watch this space as they say..

[shim]

i have heard that you have decided to buy a certain CSL race car?

im not gonna try to beat you at Silly now Ratboy!

[Windymiller]

Really? Hmm... interesting sales technique John has for getting people to buy...

[RatBoy M3CSL]

I see you have spies in the camp young Shimmminy...

I am going to step away from having a road / track car now.. and have 1 of each that is good at what its supposed to do.. developing mine for 2 years, has been great fun, and i met some of you guys too..
But during the process i have learnt that the better it is on track the worse it is on road.. and as a result, the car only ever went between Thornies/Silverstone/My place/Petrol stations.. and thats about it.. couldnt get over a speed bump if i tried..

So the next progressive step is to get more focused on what it does best..!
Will post up some pictures in the fullness of time as / when / if ...things cement..

Keep away from oil downs..!

RatBoy.. mobile, been to the gym, and on the mend..!

Onward n upward as they say..
Driving my 100 quid pub car as my only transport for a while and it sucks ...!

Edited by RatBoy M3CSL on Friday 9th October 17:23

[shim]

i think it is a good move Ratboy.

if it wasnt for the hassle of trailers and storage i think i would do the same tbh

i look forward to eating your dust now next year

[dan101smith]

Just seen the pics of the CSL - glad to hear you're both ok

Whatever you get next, put a cage in it!

[RatBoy M3CSL]

shim said:

i think it is a good move Ratboy.

if it wasnt for the hassle of trailers and storage i think i would do the same tbh

i look forward to eating your dust now next year

I think so too Shim... its a total compromise having a car that is good on track, and you can go to the coast for a day out in.. and not need a dentist on the way home..
So horses for courses.., I had already set this plan in motion, by re-setting my CS to stock, its in a showroom now..
Like you I dont have storage, trailers, tow vehicles.. but i know a man who does..!
I have done 2 years spannering my own car, setting it up for the day.. then re-setting it after, car gets full of rubber and dings, no matter how careful you are changing rims etc..
So I'm going the arrive 'n' drive route for next year, and have a team run it for me..
I figured the day costs about 800 anyway, so a little more to have it delivered and set up is not a huge extra in the big scheme of things..

dan101smith said:

Just seen the pics of the CSL - glad to hear you're both ok

Whatever you get next, put a cage in it!

Cage is already in it... if your going to run slicks.. then IMHO your a mug not to run a cage.. trust me on that one..!

Edited by RatBoy M3CSL on Saturday 10th October 09:42

[dan101smith]

Amen to that!

Just had a Custom Cages job fitted to mine, and seeing something like this completely vindicates the cost.

[RatBoy M3CSL]

Things dont happen slowly on slicks @ 1250kg...!

What happens is the plasma warp drive crystals really get going.. and it can be over before you have a chance to react.. and thats the truth... and even in the 0.25 seconds while your brain is figuring out what to do.. your trajectory is set.. and your going in...