GRUPPE TITAN project: oem csl, brembo, recaro, aquamist, hartge, custom work...

IGotId · Tue, Apr-20-2010, 12:06:27 AM

nice man! can't wait to see how it turns out!

shadowless · Tue, Apr-20-2010, 06:36:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

Looking good so far. Subscribed for updates...

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Originally Posted by IGotId

nice man! can't wait to see how it turns out!

thanks.

JohnA · Tue, Apr-20-2010, 05:04:41 PM

Would love to know for future reference, what glue the shop ends up using

edit* also which seals can be re-used vs which need replacement

shadowless · Tue, Apr-20-2010, 05:08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnA

Would love to know for future reference, what glue the shop ends up using

edit* also which seals can be re-used vs which need replacement

i will try and find out.

for the seals, we are replacing all of them.

CAPiTA · Tue, Apr-20-2010, 07:30:27 PM

love the CS's!

shadowless · Wed, Apr-21-2010, 03:38:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CAPiTA

love the CS's!

shadowless · Mon, May-10-2010, 03:57:53 AM

i posted this a while ago on *that other forum*:

there were some delays. we had to wait on the right glue and confirm that we will be using a proper one. also, the metal roof had caulk (which is then painted over by bmw) around it to metal "iinner rails" on each side underneath the roof rails that you see. the oem csl roof obviously does not come with the inner rails. these are important because they each have 7 or so clips that are welded onto them. these are what hold the outer roof rails (ones you see on each side of the roof). it appears most folks glue them in. also, most folks do not use the same caulk. instead, from what i have seen in threads, glue is used in place of the caulk. we decided to do it just as bmw did to ensure some flex is allowed as well as absolutely ensuring moisture will not become a serious problem. regarding the clips, it has been difficult to locate them. so, it looks like each one will be finely cut off the inner rails and then welded in place so that the outer roof rails can be clipped in properly after the roof is glued in place, caulk is set, and paint is sprayed over. note that the markings on the painter's tape made for exactly where the clips were on the now removed inner rails. also, note how cleanly and carefully the roof panel was removed. i was very impressed by what i saw yesterday evening.

the rest of the project is moving along well. the roof should be complete in a few days.

ILLWILL · Mon, May-10-2010, 08:32:29 PM

Loving the attention to detail!

///M.EngT · Mon, May-10-2010, 09:30:38 PM

They did a real nice job cutting those spot welds off. I gotta hand it to them for the care full work, its hard to do such a precise job like that.

shadowless · Tue, May-11-2010, 02:51:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ILLWILL

Loving the attention to detail!

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Originally Posted by ///M.EngT

They did a real nice job cutting those spot welds off. I gotta hand it to them for the care full work, its hard to do such a precise job like that.

i agree. a lot of time and effort has been put in. there is a long way to go on the car still.

Tue, Apr-20-2010, 12:06:27 AM	#21
IGotId No longer driving an e46 after 1 e46 or another for a decade Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,949 In the garage: '10 BMW X5M Reputation: 0 Location: NoVA	nice man! can't wait to see how it turns out! __________________ Silver Grey/Cinnamon Premium, Nav, Xenons, CWP; TC Kline S/A Coilovers; Gunmetal RAC RG4 v.2 19x9/10"; Stoptech BBK; OEM CSL Bootlid & Diffuser, V-CSL v2 bumper; Dinan SSK, Dinan exhaust, & Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace

Tue, Apr-20-2010, 05:04:41 PM	#23
JohnA Greenhill Zone Act 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 1,715 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Would love to know for future reference, what glue the shop ends up using edit* also which seals can be re-used vs which need replacement __________________

Tue, Apr-20-2010, 07:30:27 PM	#25
CAPiTA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	love the CS's! __________________ 05///M3-daily 01 GTi-project

Mon, May-10-2010, 03:57:53 AM	#27
shadowless what goes around comes around...pay it forward Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,444 Reputation: 0 Location: birthplace of elvis	i posted this a while ago on that other forum: there were some delays. we had to wait on the right glue and confirm that we will be using a proper one. also, the metal roof had caulk (which is then painted over by bmw) around it to metal "iinner rails" on each side underneath the roof rails that you see. the oem csl roof obviously does not come with the inner rails. these are important because they each have 7 or so clips that are welded onto them. these are what hold the outer roof rails (ones you see on each side of the roof). it appears most folks glue them in. also, most folks do not use the same caulk. instead, from what i have seen in threads, glue is used in place of the caulk. we decided to do it just as bmw did to ensure some flex is allowed as well as absolutely ensuring moisture will not become a serious problem. regarding the clips, it has been difficult to locate them. so, it looks like each one will be finely cut off the inner rails and then welded in place so that the outer roof rails can be clipped in properly after the roof is glued in place, caulk is set, and paint is sprayed over. note that the markings on the painter's tape made for exactly where the clips were on the now removed inner rails. also, note how cleanly and carefully the roof panel was removed. i was very impressed by what i saw yesterday evening. the rest of the project is moving along well. the roof should be complete in a few days. __________________ No, car is not done yet.... HATERS GONNA HATE 452 whp/323 wtq with 93 oct on mustang dyno (old maf+ tune) project progress consolidated for easier viewing (click on pic above for m3f thread) for sale (all used unless noted w/ ): FORGELINE 18x8.5F/18x10R WC3s in all satin black \| leather master products, prima wheel armour, sonax full effect wheel cleaner \| menzerna power lock sealant, super intensive polish, super finish \| oem fan clutch, and oem maf \| sunroof, projectors, headliner w/ sunroof cutout \| full set of HK speakers going on sale soon (used unless noted w/ *): icelink plus \| previous gen bsw d110 \| oem oil cooler \| oem clutch fan \| AA sports fan clutch \| BHS headers LOWBALLERS will be IGNORED. don't bother posting in my fs threads or pm'ing me. let's not waste your time or mine. thanks.

Mon, May-10-2010, 08:32:29 PM	#28
ILLWILL Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,752 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, CA	Loving the attention to detail! __________________ Insert Mod List Here.

Mon, May-10-2010, 09:30:38 PM	#29
///M.EngT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,318 Reputation: 0	They did a real nice job cutting those spot welds off. I gotta hand it to them for the care full work, its hard to do such a precise job like that.

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