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I started sometime ago a calendar type thread about my CSL which I stopped updating.
I think I will put this calendar here and start posting the updates here ;)

A few things about my CSL.
My CSL is a Swiss version CSL, it has been sold and driven June of 2004.
It has automatic clima, rain sensor, radio cd, xenon lights and speed limiter removal.
Being a Swiss CSL also means it does not have the front license plate holder, as our plates here are tiny and amazing !

I got my CSL October 2008 with 44k km on the clock.
It had one owner.
It's a Silvergrey car (the fast ones)

http://www.clubcsl.com/images/clubcsl/m3-csl-home.jpg

Today the car has 92k km and a few modifications.
- AP racing front and rear brakes (front CP5555 with PF discs and Pagid RS14 / rear AP calipers with OEM discs and Pagid RS14)
- Powerflex ARB bushes front and rear
- GC racing front wishbone bushes
- Powerflex rear trailing arm bushes
- Supersprint Race lightweight backbox
- Ohlins TTX suspension with GC front top mounts, GC front ARB drop links, AST rear top mounts and Eibach springs
- Recaro bottom cushion in the driver's seat

Here are two photos of the recaro cushion
It turned very good, as I am tall.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120425-00036.jpg

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120425-00037.jpg

Working on the rear brakes.
The securing bolt had been damaged and I had to get it out the hard way.
Lost many hours.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/DSC00150.JPG

Then, I installed new OEM discs and Pagid RS14 pads.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/DSC00151.jpg

I created an AUX IN module and then connected it to the radio cd.
The circuit is quite simple and costs around 15 EUR to make.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/DSC00180-1400.JPG

So on 31st August 2012 I started the big project of replacing all the bushes and spherical joints of the rear axle.

Here is the picture of the cracked bush.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120831-00450.jpg

The axle is out.
Getting ready to remove the rear suspension.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120905-00453.jpg

In the meantime, I will remove all the rust and repaint the parts.

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120905-00455.jpg

http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120905-00456.jpg

Courtesy of my brother, I received the special tools of BMW and replaced the bushes.

A heatgun is needed.

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