Hi everyone!

[Powerbeast]

Hello fellow forum members, would like to introduce myself. My name is Felix (Powerbeast) and I just acquired a 2006 M3 Competition with 7000 miles. I will be building this car as a CSL if you have any CSL parts to sell please don't be shy ;)

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[Yanto]

Lovely looking car PB. Would be a shame to bastardise imo.

[LeinsCSL]

^^^ As Yanto says, leave it as it is IMO

[mattCSLnut]

Welcome to CSLR Powerbeast :thumbs: but as Ian (Yanto) already said, it would be a shame to rip apart what is already a super tidy & rare E46 M3 CS :smt055 especially one that's virtually "As New" :smt023 as what you have right there.
IMHO no matter how many GENUINE CSL parts you throw at it it'll never be the real deal CSL :whistle: Sorry ;)
BTW where about in the US are U based ?

[0836whimper]

Can I jump on the 'don't change it' bandwagon.
It's a gorgeous CS, the interior looks amazing.
I'd leave it well alone.

[Loaded]

Lovely looking car PB. Would be a shame to bastardise imo.

Welcome aboard!

I totally agree with Yanto. Maybe you could put some parts from the CS version which IMHO still is a rare edition after the CSL.

Your car is really a beauty. Enjoy it in good health.

Best

[glendog74]

Can I jump on the 'don't change it' bandwagon.
It's a gorgeous CS, the interior looks amazing.
I'd leave it well alone.

+1 :smokin:

[mattCSLnut]

Welcom aboard!

I totally agree with Yanto. Maybe you could put some parts from the CS version which IMHO still is a rare edition after the CSL.

Your car is really a beauty. Enjoy it in good health.

Best

They are On already Loaded as that's a USA version of the CS :thumbs:
Spot the Alcantara steering wheel with the 'M' button, CS ( CSL look) alloy wheels with narrower 8J fronts, etc.. It should also have the CSL larger front brake discs (rotors) and the CSL steering rack too :smokin:

[cslsuperfan]

Powerbeast

don't listen to all the threads on modding.

You can join the very small and exclusive group of forum members who have taken their thoroughbred beemers and given them that "personal touch"

Welcome to the Register

It's fab on here!!!!:thumbs:

[Yanto]

It's a perfect spec non-Csl M3 (aside from the ass pimples :) )

Pls leave it as is Felix :beer:

Buy an older car to trick up and hang out for the import restrictions to lift. :smokin:

[cslsuperfan]

It's a perfect spec non-Csl M3 (aside from the ass pimples :) )

Pls leave it as is Felix :beer:

Buy an older car to trick up and hang out for the import restrictions to lift. :smokin:


Had a good look @ your CS pics and have to admit with Ian and Co.

It's a lovely example and should remain oem. Mileage seldom seen so low.

[Powerbeast]

Maybe a slight modification? How much could it hurt to add Front bumper.diffuser,boot lid?

[a_Y]

I say go for it! But only do it properly use genuine parts!

[Mike R]

Maybe a slight modification? How much could it hurt to add Front bumper.diffuser,boot lid?

Wouldn't hurt at all. I'd go for it if you can get all the genuine easily bolt-on parts, as you can always swap them back when needed and sell the CSL parts for a tidy profit at a later date (as no doubt these will escalate in value like the car).

I'd change the things you mention, plus the interior and if you can source a genuine roof, do that as well. You won't believe the weight difference of the seats and at nearly 1600kg, the standard M3 could do with a diet to "wake it up". By comparison, the CSL is like a go-kart compared to the GT car-like feel of a standard M3 (but you only get that feeling when you drive them back to back. However, I suppose compared to US cars, the standard car will feel agile anyway, but the CSL is on another level :) ).

[Neil M]

Maybe a slight modification? How much could it hurt to add Front bumper.diffuser,boot lid?

Welcome to the CSL register Felix - You'll need a bit more than cosmetics to replicate a CSL. ;)

If your only interested in the external appearance, that's a good start but you missed the carbon roof and the 8.5" front wheels: http://www.karbonius.es/web_ing/productos/autos/base_bmw.html :whistle:
Have a word with 'm3dragon' aka Adam in CA, he knows what it takes and more importantly, how much!

PS: loose the shark fin a CSL wouldn't be seen dead sporting one of those! :smokin:

[Loaded]

They are On already Loaded as that's a USA version of the CS :thumbs:
Spot the Alcantara steering wheel with the 'M' button, CS ( CSL look) alloy wheels with narrower 8J fronts, etc.. It should also have the CSL larger front brake discs (rotors) and the CSL steering rack too :smokin:

Oh, it seems that i missed that!

Indeed. Nice choice of putting CSL's steering rack.

[Powerbeast]

Welcome to the CSL register Felix - You'll need a bit more than cosmetics to replicate a CSL. ;)

If your only interested in the external appearance, that's a good start but you missed the carbon roof and the 8.5" front wheels: http://www.karbonius.es/web_ing/productos/autos/base_bmw.html :whistle:
Have a word with 'm3dragon' aka Adam in CA, he knows what it takes and more importantly, how much!

PS: loose the shark fin a CSL wouldn't be seen dead sporting one of those! :smokin:

Funny you mention as I have just spoken to him last night, yes it's indeed very expensive to go full CSL! I have decided to stick with the following,
Front bumper/rear diffuser/CSL boot lid/CF center console/CSL Front/rear seats/CF roof/CF door cards.

Can you guys please help me source this stuff!? So far I have
Front seats, CF center console, Diffuser, back seat minus the bench.

I say go for it! But only do it properly use genuine parts!

Yes absolutely genuine parts only or no go!

[Neil M]

Looks like you missed the most important item - the air box, without that it won't sound like a CSL.
Hence the reason for attaching the Link. ;)

As for genuine parts I'd say you would be very lucky in getting them, with the car being 10 years old a lot of parts are now longer available. BMW will no longer simply provide specific parts that are, without; a Vin, proof of ownership and a valid registration no. :whistle:

You may have some success with ebay and recycled parts, but don't hold your breath.

[LeinsCSL]

Door cards?!!!!

[mattCSLnut]

Funny you mention as I have just spoken to him last night, yes it's indeed very expensive to go full CSL! I have decided to stick with the following,
Front bumper/rear diffuser/CSL boot lid/CF center console/CSL Front/rear seats/CF roof/CF door cards.


Good luck finding a New "GENUINE" CSL CF roof ;) they've been N/A for sometime :whistle:

[Powerbeast]

Door cards?!!!!

Carbon Fiber interior door panels.

[LeinsCSL]

Carbon Fiber interior door panels.

I know what they are ;). Do you know what they cost for a set of genuine ones?

[Loaded]

Good luck finding a New "GENUINE" CSL CF roof ;) they've been N/A for sometime :whistle:

He could go aftermarket. It is (almost) the same thing. Maybe better!

[0836whimper]

And then you are sticking aftermarket stuff on a mint CS.

No-way I would do that.

[Loaded]

And then you are sticking aftermarket stuff on a mint CS.

No-way I would do that.

If you can't find a solution with some things..perforce you have to go aftermarket. I would never do that (thank God i'm alright with my parts) but i don't believe that an aftermarket CSL roof would be so different than the OEM. You can even choose the carbon fibre layer's pattern.

[Powerbeast]

And then you are sticking aftermarket stuff on a mint CS.

No-way I would do that.

If I can't source genuine I won't do it!

[mattCSLnut]

If I can't source genuine I won't do it!

You can forget about the "Genuine CSL" CF roof for a start then ;) that sunroof steel roof of your CS is going to look very odd with the CSL bumper & boot lid.

[Powerbeast]

You can forget about the "Genuine CSL" CF roof for a start then ;) that sunroof steel roof of your CS is going to look very odd with the CSL bumper & boot lid.

I'm pretty sure I could allocate a slightly used one