Where do we start on such an iconic car, and such an involved process.....
Join us for a transformation on what's turned out to be probably one of the very best 'restored' BMW M3 CSL's in the world!
This amazing 2003 E46 M3 CSL has 88,000 miles and in 2019 had a brand-new factory-assembled 'crate' Engine (part number 11.00.7.833.675) installed by BMW at a cost of nearly £20k.
Then in 2020, it had a bare-metal respray by multi-award-winning Andy Finch of Spikes Vintage Restoration:
spikesvintagerestoration.com/
So, it was no surprise that the Underside needed to match the incredible condition of everything else.
The owner turned to us at @RedishMotorsportbmw and in 2021 tasked us with creating the best Underside Restored CSL we've done to date.
** THIS VIDEO WAS RECORDED IN 2021 **
Within reason, this has turned out to be a no-expense, almost 'blank-cheque' Underside Restoration on one of BMW's most sought-after M-power models.
As you can see, the underside of this CSL was looking particularly tired in many areas due to dirt and road grime build-up over the past 18 years, but also the level of surface corrosion which has been taking hold of key chassis points couldn't continue.
All of these areas need addressing on most vehicles if you want them to survive in a hassle-free way, but especially when you consider the rarity and special nature of the M3 CSL.
We've restored several M3 CSL's over the years and more examples can be found on our KZhead Channel.
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Notes:
Even though the vehicle has some (bolt-on) performance modifications like KW Clubsport Suspension, AP Racing Brakes, and a BMW Motorsport 3.91 CWP with Wavetrac LSD, it was decided that the chassis must remain original.
This is due to any potential future sale of this CSL to any worldwide buyer who may want to remove the bolt-on upgrades and have an OEM-restored CSL.
That meant NO RACP reinforcement.
The thought process behind this is that it already had the new BMW RACP (41.11.7.000.246) installed by a BMW dealer and we know more about the new RACP 41.11.7.000.246 than you could dream of.
We've fitted more than most places in the world, have dissected both original and new RACP's, studied them, R&D'd new products, and adapted processes for the new replacement panel for longer than you could imagine.
There isn't anything we don't know about E46 RACP.
In the UK, we are the pioneers of the modern E46 RACP Repair & Reinforcement Process including Load Relief systems.
We've been dealing with E46 RACP on a daily basis since 2011 and always have a 9+ month lead time for our E46 RACP work.
So, before you comment, please take a few minutes to look us up and see our well-respected E46 RACP history which stretches back over a decade!
Whatever you think is right or wrong for an E46 RACP - it does not matter to this owner.
So, thanks in advance for your E46 RACP concerns (of which I'm sure there will be many) but we won't be losing any sleep over it.
(Of course, if you have a similar project you'd like us to take on, we can discuss all sorts of RACP solutions for your vehicle).
See our RACP page here for more details:
www.redish-motorsport.com/E46M...
So, sit back and enjoy 2 hours of us discussing and updating on the progress of this Underside Restoration from start to finish.
If you have something similar you'd like us to work on (it doesn't have to be as detailed a project as this one) then do get in touch.
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NUMBERS:
This Underside Restoration took 194 labour hours.
Just the Parts costs for this Underside Restoration were almost £31,000 alone.
Then add in Materials & Consumables and you get an idea of the value of a project like this.
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www.redish-motorsport.com/BMWE...
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1. Amazing 2. Please start the vehicle at the end, I speak for everyone when I say we would all climax after hearing the engine run. 3. This type of restoration is much more valuable than buying a brand new car. 4. Thank you for this content.
I hope BMW headquarters appreciate the level of hardwork and attention to detail. Redish is probably the world leader in quality. Quite an accomplishment
Bmw 20 years ago, maybe. Bmw now ? Idk about that.
The switch back to the “welcome to another restoration” is just mind blowing. Not giving your car attention below is the same as sleeping with a dead body. You don’t see it but it’s still rotting. What an honor to get to see this work, legos and models for grown ups !
Truly amazing. Love the high quality standard of your work. Looking forward to seeing more restorations.
best 2 hour advertisement ive ever seen
“Our very biased opinion “ that made me lol This is amazing work, the level of detail and love put into it shows. From amount of tools and techniques to the quality of materials & attention to detail like finding corrosion in those wheel arches/behind brackets/cavity’s. You did fantastic job and to make this video along side of it 👍
Absolutely love "2 hours geekfest" videos guys, thanks for the upload.
2 hours, wild. Seen the finished product and its incredible, looking forward to watching more of the video!
Redish motorsport is simply unrivalled in attention to detail, and quality of work.
Have a watch of M539 Restorations. Every bit as detailed, if not more so!
@@rossfripp4503 for E46 M3 RACP fixes?
Wow. Thanks for keeping proper drivers cars alive.
These downpipes were in astonishing condition.
Unbelievable work, I didn't think I could get through all two hours but wow... A solid investment from the owner also, I just hope he/she drives it as intended!
I am totally agree with you this underside restoration is better dan oem! Great work and satisfaction to watch this movie for two hours!. The value of the car after this will be also a lot higher. This is also a great investment i think this CSL is one of the best in the world!
155000 infact. Well its up for sale for that
@@chrisg4rr377 150000 and i want scotty kilmer to plug in his scan tool first... :)
Is it even a CSL anymore? All those gallons of cavity wax and seam sealer must balloon it to the weight of a regular M3! Just kidding, beautiful work as ever guys - gold standard of BMW restoration. As a business you are demonstrating the level of enthusiasm and professionalism that we all hope our specialists would lather on our pride and joys. I look forward to the next video.
I couldn’t bring myself to use that after all this painstaking work. It’s a piece of art now 👍🏻. You’ve got me hooked I’ve got my m4 comp on axle stands and polishing the exhaust system 😊
Top Notch Workmanship.
Amazing. Looking forward to joining that exclusive club soon
I appreciate your amazing attention to detail...and yes, I'm a car nerd.😁
I have seen a few of your restoration videos now and I am constantly amazed at your professional approach, your attention to detail, and your mechanical knowledge on these E46’s (and E39’s too!) Absolutely Amazing! Must cost a few £££££’s though to have this done!
20 grand just for the engine. And the rest.. 40 grand in total I reckon.
Fantastic transformation 👏
Most professional automotive workmanship i have ever seen on YT! Well done 👏 ✔️
This is better than new. Amazing.
Never seen anything like this...amazing job
Stunning!
You did a beautiful job on this car. So nice to see a CSL being restored. It seems that your product keeps getting better and better. Well done! I was hoping to see how you finished the rear wheel arches where you cut away the rusted metal.
Absolutely incredible!! Love the entire process!!
better than new!! Great work!
Oh my god that’s stunning 😍 ❤
Fantastic job keep up the good work 👍
Awesome detailed work as usual. Adding the transparent wax to all the zinc plated brackets and fasteners is a good extra step, tightening fasteners marks the zinc coating , also helps with the dissimilar metal corrosion issues on heat shields etc. 👍
Love the work these guys do. Top class. Keep up the great work ! 👍✌🏼
The best in the business! Meticulous level of detail in your work 👍🏽
Amazing attention to detail.
Quality right there.
Amazing 👏 what a job you've done on that m3
Outstanding once again.
I live in western Canada and I always thought that because we have so much snow and then they salt the streets every year that we must have the worst vehicle corrosion and rust anywhere in the world. But it's just no where near the amount that is in the UK and that whole area near the sea and with the rain and wet all the time (At least that's what i expect is why it's SO bad there). It always amazes me how much the damage is with cars from there! I guess because it's in the very atmosphere or something like that that it rots out the insides of everything as well as under sealers and in joints etc. with cars here we get terrible problems with rust eating away where ever the snow filled with salt sticks to the car and is flung into. Where ever those areas are is where it rots. But as shown on so many UK cars it EVERYWHERE! I do wish we had Redish Motorsports shop here though as you are THE BEST! and it doesn't seem like your prices are quite as insane as here. But I could be wrong on that. Thank you for the great video and sorry for the very long comment.
Wow just amazing
Oh my good lord. Now this is how you do it. Outstanding work.
Words cannot describe
Absolutely incredible work!! 👌🏻👍🏻
That is incredible
Incredible. Setting quite the high bar. I managed FA-18 restoration/repair and got to fly the product for 7 of my 19 years in the cockpit. If I were still in the biz, I would make the techs watch this (and likely catch flak for ‘gold plating’ lol). Such an amazing amount of work that could go to hell quite rapidly with ‘one loose nut’ behind the wheel (and I pray not in this case!). Truly amazing work; much to be proud of.
Realy, realy nice!!
I wish you guys were US based. Amazing work
I'd be scared of taking that car out in the wet now! What a fantastic restoration job 👍
Just "WOW!"
Yowzers that was insanely good
if you were to record the process and upload those videos on KZhead, you would be making more money than you are getting paid to do the job.
Top job 👍 I recently done my M3 evo underneath, not quite to the extreme as you as I would never want to drive it and get it dirty
Insane work …….
So much work, so impressive!! Great work James!! (From Ash)
I delivered these new back in the day to the dealers, if I remember correctly did they not even have a radio? Top class work as usual, nothing but superb 👍
Beeindruckende Arbeit,Respekt. Eine spezielle Auflistung der Preise für die jeweiligen Arbeiten wären bestimmt einmal sehr interessant? Vielen Dank für das ausführliche und detaillierte Video,gerne mehr davon!👍🏻👏🏻
Marvellous
amazed how much work you guys do to make it better and more durable than stock. have you had any customers come back for a checkup after a couple years to see how things ate holding up?
I can’t believe I’ve just sat down and watched the whole 2:05:32 of this video
Amazing beyond exceptional. I watch all your videos and I am amazed at how much effort you guys put in. One suggestion I would like to know is pricing and pricing options. Doing my own small bits as I go along on my project I understand that BMW likes to charge well for these parts. So a pricing option as you are discussing the different jobs would be a very welcome addition… 👌👌👌 In any way please keep these videos coming.
I wonder how much something like this would run you for? Edit: nevermind it pays to read the description lol! This was a very satisfying restore
WOW!! My mind is blown amazing amazing amazing amazing truly
Fantastic, which I could afford to bring my 1995 M3 GT to you guys
Excellent job. Also , my dream is to buy and restore an e46 m3 , just regular one😊. Thank you for showing way.
I don't own a BMW, probably never will. But damn, I wish the underside of my Focus looked this good.
Unbelievable job guys, well done. Just a couple of things: the POR15 metal prep. is in my opinion the only thing they do that actually works and is worth using. However, try and get hold of some Fertan and give it a try, it really is the best rust converter out there, and the only one I have found that works well on clean bare steel. In fact, I( have plenty of it left over, I'll post you a sample when I get a minute, see what you think. If you reply to this comment and tell me who to make it FAO. Well done again.
Great work guys. Underside looks as good as new. 😎 I must ask though, what was the reason for why the underside was restored but the RACP wasn’t reinforced (ie with the plates kit etc)?
As he said at the start, it seems that the complete RACP was replaced. The later models have a different design inside so i guess the owner just wanted to keep it as original as possible.
My dream car....
Базар жоқ, еңбегің зор екен.
You guys must be very proud with this project, the attention to detail is impeccable.
What seam sealer did you use for the final product? I live in the states and wanted to try and so something like this on my e36. The work that went into making this csl look so good is awesome btw!
Beautiful work. Can I ask, why did you use rubber bushes over polyurethane for the rear suspension?
Like this video of course.
transmission tunnel trait trademark tradition 😄
This is just outstanding...too good to be true...would you mind to restore my coupe? :D
Do POR15 or similar rust converting acids work within closed spaces, like the rear wheel arch? I would think that for lesser repairs that it would be fine, and then cavity waxed.
Hi. In older videos u mentioned that you are painting headshield. What paint you use back then? Chrome or Silver? Heat resistant or not?
At 1:22:05, the purchase cost of all the fixings & brackets would run to about AU$3,000 plus another AU$1,000 or so for the plating. All up cost for the underbody work would be about AU$40,000 at least or about 1/4 to 1/3 the value of the car.
I wish I could afford to do this to mine 😳
Beautiful work, I wonder if anyone knows how much it cost to get that kind of restoration.
@RedishMotorsportbmw what brake master cylinder are you running with BBK?
Wow, fantastic job. How much would that whole project cost to do ????
Do yall sell chassis hardware kits? My 325ci convertible was a florida car and needs some love.
The owner opened his check book and wrote a love letter to his love, his BMW M3 CSL.
Wow
This is just amazing work quality but we would need and love to see the final bill to the owner lol
Is there any shop in the USA that does what you do? Preferably on the east coast
How much to do a job like this ? Impressive the attention to the small details. Keep on with the excellent work 👌🏻👌🏻
I would guess around 40 to 50 thousand pounds!
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Crikey! That's good. Bet the owner is quite a bit poorer now.
It’s gone from ‘Driver’ to museum piece. Can’t drive it now 😮
Awsome car why so much rust? Never washed often under it?
1:46:04 The rusty screws tho…😢
❤🎉
"buffidge"....I need to use that word more...😂
Would be good to see videos of the stripping back and repaint of the underneath
I wonder how much it is to restore a vehicle with them.
How much was spent?
honestly a dream job you could pay me 5 bucks an hour and I'd be there early every day
Just imagine the owner understands that IF he do the exact same restoration on the rest of the car (body, interior, wheels, engine and all the components), then what a masterpiece this car will be. But that is usually a wish. They do this much work and then be like eh the engine is clean enough 😂 like what the actual fuck
This car has already had a full body respray
And a brand new crated engine
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My dream car, wouldn't object if I took one to the grave with me.