Originally Posted by cps (Post 180647)

Ah, cool i wondered if many had a paint shield. mines had some spray work over the last year, i wondered about the benefits of paintshield vs the cost of a re-spray. might check that out. I need to find a meet over this year to catch up and see what others have done to their cars..

Originally Posted by 0836whimper (Post 180622)

It is possible. I had the front end re-sprayed whilst the boot floor was being done and then had http://www.paintshield.co.uk/ put on the front and roof. And I'm very careful with the interior and it doesn't get driven in winter.

So even though it has the odd track outing (like Greyhounds, CSL's need a good run out) as long as you don't follow too closely behind a car spitting up gravel and also sort any issues as they arise, there's no reason why you can't to drive it properly and keep it looking mint.

Originally Posted by cps (Post 180549)

So I guess now I need to start a new thread called, has anyone used Redish Automotive for a crack fix? Elms are going to get me a quote on the floor, so i'll see what that comes in at and weigh up the pro's and cons. all part of not driving a boring car and having something interesting.

Originally Posted by Marv968 (Post 180746)

Redish did the floor repair on my car, using their plates. I'm very happy with the work they did.

I was a little bit skeptical about using welded on plates to begin with, so after watching all of their vids, I gave them a call and had a chat with James there and afterwards I was convinced that the level they go to, is so comprehensive that the cracks to never come back as an issue.

Here's their thread on my car:

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=110460

Originally Posted by adem.csl (Post 180684)

Yeah we are doing reddish strengthening kits now it's a better option to removing the floor.if I could go back in time i would have done this.
Bmw are to incompetent and cack handed for a job like that they just don't care my car was ruined at bmw.for a job I could done better so be aware of getting your floor changes better option tweeks the crack and strengthen leave its original chassis as is

Originally Posted by Monkey (Post 180818)

I've fitted the Turner Motorsport kit too, it's nowhere near the quality of the Reddish motosport kit. Think I remember it's more expensive with the import duty from the States too.

Time will tell whether this is a long term solution or not, It took nearly 10 years for the original boot floor to exhibit a problem. Also worth remembering the quality of the kit is half the job, the person doing the job is the other half!