Hi to new members

[Yanto]

My Name is Chris, I live in Germany and 'm a very proud owner of an (original RHD) SG CSL for a few weeks now.
Within the last months, it was converted to LHD and some other things (major service and some bodywork) were sorted out.
Right now, I'm thinking about getting the oilpump and the big end bearings replaced.

Not only, but also to decide this, it would be very useful to get some information about the history my car had in the UK. All I know, it that it was a (badly repaired) CAT D write off. (BTW: What does that mean exactly?) But thats all.
The licencens plate in the UK was LR04 CEF.
Is the former user member on here?
Anybody else knows something about my car?
Thank you in advance!
Chris

PS: Is this the right thread here for these questions?

So that's 421 uk rhd left !

Welcome Chris. I think CatcD means uneconomic repair by insurance company hence written off. This can happen with a car that has specific expensive parts (eg bumper). Did you not check prior to purchase ?

[shimmy]

My Name is Chris, I live in Germany and 'm a very proud owner of an (original RHD) SG CSL for a few weeks now.
Within the last months, it was converted to LHD and some other things (major service and some bodywork) were sorted out.
Right now, I'm thinking about getting the oilpump and the big end bearings replaced.

Not only, but also to decide this, it would be very useful to get some information about the history my car had in the UK. All I know, it that it was a (badly repaired) CAT D write off. (BTW: What does that mean exactly?) But thats all.
The licencens plate in the UK was LR04 CEF.
Is the former user member on here?
Anybody else knows something about my car?
Thank you in advance!
Chris

PS: Is this the right thread here for these questions?

Hi Chris.

The register doesn't have any record of your car (didn't have any record of your car :whistle:) so can't help with history. But please let me know what you find out.

Also what options did it come with and how many miles?

[shimmy]

However just found this


http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21939



However bm3W no longer exists so it won't be possible to find out easy who this was who lost the car.

[shane@mbtech]

Don't do it Lawsy:smt021;)

Shane can't help himself :hahaha::hahaha: and we all know it ;)

Its now got no interior, no rear glass, no seat belts, and its going NOwhere. :finga::finga::finga::finga:

[glendog74]

Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian :thumbs:

[Roland]

Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian

@Florian; my one is a no option car (maybe for sale in a while)

greets from Munich
Roland

[ChrisCSL]

However just found this


http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21939



However bm3W no longer exists so it won't be possible to find out easy who this was who lost the car.


Hi shimmy,
thank you! It is a good point to start.
The CSL has now 51.000 mls (according to the speedo).
Options were Alarm / immobilizer, top tint screen, Xenon, velours car mats and Radio Business
Chris

[ChrisCSL]

[QUOTE=Yanto;112995]So that's 421 uk rhd left !

Welcome Chris. I think CatcD means uneconomic repair by insurance company hence written off. This can happen with a car that has specific expensive parts (eg bumper). Did you not check prior to purchase ?[/QUO?TE]

Hi Yanto.
While inspecting the car and the documents I saw a printout of an ebay auction. So the guy I bought the car from, bought it himself via ebay auction. Then converted it to LHD and sold it to me.
In the text of the auction the UK owner wrote something about "CAT D due to panel damage, no chassis damage" (with is fortunately true)
Sadly, I don't have this printout by me.
I asked the seller know, maybe he can get me in contact to the former UK owner.
What means "421"?

[LeinsCSL]

[quote=Yanto;112995]So that's 421 uk rhd left !

Welcome Chris. I think CatcD means uneconomic repair by insurance company hence written off. This can happen with a car that has specific expensive parts (eg bumper). Did you not check prior to purchase ?[/QUO?TE]

Hi Yanto.
While inspecting the car and the documents I saw a printout of an ebay auction. So the guy I bought the car from, bought it himself via ebay auction. Then converted it to LHD and sold it to me.
In the text of the auction the UK owner wrote something about "CAT D due to panel damage, no chassis damage" (with is fortunately true)
Sadly, I don't have this printout by me.
I asked the seller know, maybe he can get me in contact to the former UK owner.
What means "421"?

Welcome Chris

422 was the number of CSLs delivered to the UK, and you've contributed to that number dropping ;). But don't worry, there's a few of us on here who've got ones that were smuggled out :hahaha:

[ChrisCSL]

[quote=ChrisCSL;113075]

Welcome Chris

422 was the number of CSLs delivered to the UK, and you've contributed to that number dropping ;). But don't worry, there's a few of us on here who've got ones that were smuggled out :hahaha:

Ok, I got it :hahaha:


Thanks to all for the warm welcome!

[Mark CSL]

Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian

@Florian; my one is a no option car (maybe for sale in a while)

greets from Munich
Roland


Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian

Thinking abut a change Roland whats next ?

[Florian]

Welcome to the register.:thumbs:
Thank you :-)
Mine is no air con, no xenons, no radio.
I'm jaleous! That's exactly what I would be looking for!
Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian :thumbs:
Thank you! :beer:
Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian

@Florian; my one is a no option car (maybe for sale in a while)

greets from Munich
Roland
Please contact me when you are ready to sell! I might buy it right away!
Welcome ChrisCSL & Florian

Thinking abut a change Roland whats next ?
Thank you! :beer:

[cslgirl]

Welcome new members :) :beer:

[Jonnymaz]

Hi all,

I have just joined the forum as I'm currently looking to buy a CSL. I currently have an E92 335i but want something a bit more exciting. I've always wanted an M3, and what better one to go for than the CSL?

I have read a lot about them, seen a lot of pictures and videos, but the problem is I have never seen one in the flesh, let alone driven one!

Any members live in Yorkshire? Anyone currently selling one? Any good threads to give a newbie some tips?

I am keeping an eye on Pistonheads as that seems to have all the ones currently for sale, but if anyone has any other ideas of where to look please let me know.

Thanks, and hope there is someone out there to help me with my search!

[Jonnymaz]

Oh, forgot to ask, don't suppose there are any CSL's going to the Yorkshire Post Motor Show at Harewood House, Leeds on 17th June?

Or does anyone know of any other events "up North" where I might see a CSL?

Thanks

[Jurn]

Welcome to the register :thumbs:

Flow is selling his Black CSL:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7044

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Jonny.Are looking at Traders so that you can swop the 335 in,or private sales.Good ones come up for sale on here quite often.;)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house, come to Donington on 31st August you will see a load all in very good condition and very well looked after doing what they were ment to do :whistle:

[Jonnymaz]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Not necessarily looking to trade in, probably easier to sell privately.

I saw that one, but looking for a lower mileage so that I can put the BMW warranty on it without it costing too much!

Something like this one:

http://beta.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/csl-with-bmw-warranty/457454

Is this anyone on here?

PS what's happening at Donington on 31 August? Can anyone just turn up to have a look?

Cheers

[Bounce]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Not necessarily looking to trade in, probably easier to sell privately.

I saw that one, but looking for a lower mileage so that I can put the BMW warranty on it without it costing too much!

Something like this one:

http://beta.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/csl-with-bmw-warranty/457454

Is this anyone on here?

PS what's happening at Donington on 31 August? Can anyone just turn up to have a look?

CheersIt's a trackday with a few from here in their CSLs taking part.Yes mate just turn up and if you have not got a CSL by then make sure you bring a helmet for a few pass laps.;)

[Chrisc]

Thought i would post up and briefly introduce myself. Im Chris, and currently have an M3 vert.love it, but early next year i will be getting a CSL, well and hopefully keeping my vert as well.

Always been my favorite car, and cant wait to finally get one!

Heres a few pics of mine :)

Some i recognise from cutters on here :-D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/winnielove/22b0cf34.jpg

[Barry C]

welcome chris, nice vert too:wink:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey:thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

Welcome to the Forum mate, I recognise you from the M3Cutters website right enough.

Nice to be in a position to have the CSL and keep an M3 as a Daily, ;-)
Enjoy the hunt, it's one of the best parts.

[glendog74]

Welcome Chris :thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

Welcome Chris. The verts sitting nicely on those rims.

Good luck on your quest.

Billy

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Hi Chris, Welcome to the mad house. :whistle:

[sydown]

Hi, just thought it was due time to introduce myself as I have just bought a SG CSL that I am picking up tomorrow.
It's purely a weekend toy as I run a E39 540 sport as a day car and after 4 happy (but bloody expensive) years and 80K miles I thought it was time to buy a toy!!

Thanks
Simon

[Mark CSL]

Welcome Chrisc and sydown (http://www.cslregister.com/forum/member.php?u=3162)
to the Nut house i am sure you will find all the info you need here but if there is any thing you cant find just ask the lads :beer:
(http://www.cslregister.com/forum/member.php?u=3162)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house Sydown, you will love the car shame about the colour :whistle:

[thatsprettyshady]

Hi, new CSL owner picked up just this weekend, had a e46 m3 previously and this car is simply a different animal!
Simon:thumbs:

[Chris-CSL]

Congratz on the CSL and welcome to the forum

[Neil M]

Hi all,

Quick hello from a long time lurker, now looking at getting into one at last.

Appreciate any assistance along the way.

Cheers

Neil

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey,I know bugger all,but ask away.:thumbs:;)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welome to the mad house, you just need to find the right car and colour now :whistle:

[Yanto]

Hi, new CSL owner picked up just this weekend, had a e46 m3 previously and this car is simply a different animal!
Simon:thumbs:

Hi all,

Quick hello from a long time lurker, now looking at getting into one at last.

Appreciate any assistance along the way.

Cheers

Neil


Congrats fellas and welcome.:beer:

[dpoadiid]

All paid up again sorry for the delay just realised i could no longer view mens room

:gayfight::gayfight:

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Sacs Longchamps Pas Cher (http://saclongchampchers.net)

[leaded]

Just bought my first CSL. Been lurking for a month or so now and have had past addictions with the AudiSRS forum that I manage to kick a couple of years back, my missis is now seeking professional advice as she's caught me on the CSL register a couple of times now. :banghead:

I had been saving for a low mileage, garage beauty queen but with low 20s in the bank I could wait any longer so bagged an 80k miler, low owners with Alcons cup brakes all round. Perfect for what I want from it, trackdays, drift days and European driving trips. With plenty of stone chips on the front already I'm not going to be a princess if it gets anymore. It drives superb with no accident damage to be found.

Been on a trackday and a drift day already and have got more planned. Coming from high power turbo'd Audis, I can't get enough of the induction noise, steering feel and rear wheel drive CSL goodness.

Bumped into Nick Johnson at Santa pod last week so he has been giving me some drifting pointers and having been on road/ring trips before with the Darrens and other CSL owners i've always admired and enjoyed watching the capabilities of the CSL, albeit in the rear view mirror of my RS4 :hahaha: (runs and hides for cover! :wanker:)

Exploring suspension kits at present from advice in previous threads (cheers) and have a contact at Ohlins which worked well on the Audi.

Life story over, beaming from ear to ear, pleased to be an owner and looking forward to meeting people.

Lucas :thumbs:

ps who and how do i pay membership fees?

[leaded]

Donated. :-D

[Roland]

Welcome Lucas :thumbs:

[dave wilkinson]

welcome, and nice to know another csl owner is using there pride and joy as intended :supz:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Lucas:thumbs:.Get booked onto Donington with us on 31/8/12,there are about 20 CSLs going from here.;)

[Funkster]

.Get booked onto Donington with us on 31/8/12,there are about 20 CSLs going from here.;)

There all pretty slow though


Welcome Lucas and congrats on a good tool :supz:

[Bounce]

There all pretty slow though


Only when your there and it's pissin down:moan::wink:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house, don't let your mrs find you in the mens room :whistle:, hope to see you at Donny

[shimmy]

Donated. :-D

Welcome Leaded........see you on the black stuff

[leaded]

Thx for the welcome. Would love to make it to Donnington but got Hols booked and flying that day. I'll keep an eye on the events page.

I'm booked onto a drift day at Santa Pod on the 29th September if anyone else fancies it. :beer:

[DUBU]

Hi all,

I've been reading the forum for a while and thought I better make myself known.

A certain other forum member threw me the keys of his CSL at the weekend, passengered in them on track before a good bit but this was the first drive. I should of said no thanks. I'll have to get one now!

Having had M cars for the last 8-9 years, next logical step :D

DUBU

[LeinsCSL]

Welcome along DUBU, pity we couldn't have gotten the keys to take that 360CS for a rip on Sunday though! ;)

Folks, this man has probably the cleanest Z3MC I've ever seen, absolute stunner of a car. But the CSL draw is getting strong I think :thumbs:

[DUBU]

Welcome along DUBU, pity we couldn't have gotten the keys to take that 360CS for a rip on Sunday though! ;)

Folks, this man has probably the cleanest Z3MC I've ever seen, absolute stunner of a car. But the CSL draw is getting strong I think :thumbs:

Thanks Leins, the CS was pretty special aright, best colour for them too imo. Looking forward to hearing it down the straight at Mondello.

Yep the CSL draw has gotten strong, you haven't helped, if fact I can lay some of blame on you for the hit my finances will be getting.

Started plotting and planning already :D

[Piero]

Hi everybody!

I'm Pierre from France, Your forum is an impressiv bunch of informations, congrats!

I just bought a Friend M3 CSL with some track modifications like 4.10, SS cats, PPE tuned, AP racing front, powerflex etc. The car feels really screamy, i love it! Can't wait to track it :)

Wich you all the best and will share Spa francorchamps videos next time i'll track it.

http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/47663056489045696265290561430187274n.jpg

[adem.csl]

hi people.im adem i own silver grey csl,thought only right to introduce myself properly as i messed it up on another thread.nice to see a great forum hoping to meet you guys for track days and meets.will post pics as soon as i get some downloaded.thanx

[Roland]

Welcome Pierre / adem :thumbs:

[thrashermax]

Bought my first CSL yesterday, picking up soon, my only other M car was E34 M5 but this is my 8th BMW after flirting with Merc, Porsche and my other fave car - mk1 Escorts!

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house, enjoy your car you will never look back, just need to get it onto the Euro tour next year :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey:thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the register matey:thumbs:
Hi Bounce, you at Silverstone 23rd Nov for driving in the sun or snow :whistle:

[LeinsCSL]

Bought my first CSL yesterday, picking up soon, my only other M car was E34 M5 but this is my 8th BMW after flirting with Merc, Porsche and my other fave car - mk1 Escorts!

Welcome along Thrasher :thumbs: Congrats on the new car

Hope you don't mind me asking, but would you buy another E34 M5? How did you find owning it? 3.6 or 3.8?

[thrashermax]

Welcome along Thrasher :thumbs: Congrats on the new car

Hope you don't mind me asking, but would you buy another E34 M5? How did you find owning it? 3.6 or 3.8?

3.8, 1993 with 5 speed.

Owning was great except for dual mass flywheel and clutch replacement, £1,400.

It pulled really well with variable cam lift at 4,700 revs. It felt really special as well because the E34 was the last of the hand built M cars. The alacantra seats were v comfy.

Only 343 RHD were built. The last 50 had EDC suspension and 6 speed gearbox.

At today's standards, it doesn't feel super fast but as a fun to drive comfortable car with kudos it's up there...

Would I buy again? maybe, if I had a bigger garage! A good example will increase in value as they are rare and hand built.

[Bounce]

Hi Bounce, you at Silverstone 23rd Nov for driving in the sun or snow :whistle:Hope so Craig,I will be studying the forecast before I leave though,any heavy rain and ill stay home:gayfight:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Hope so Craig,I will be studying the forecast before I leave though,any heavy rain and ill stay home:gayfight:
What they should do is anyone going off on first lap in the wet should be sent home, or back to driving school :wanker:

[LeinsCSL]

3.8, 1993 with 5 speed.

Owning was great except for dual mass flywheel and clutch replacement, £1,400.

It pulled really well with variable cam lift at 4,700 revs. It felt really special as well because the E34 was the last of the hand built M cars. The alacantra seats were v comfy.

Only 343 RHD were built. The last 50 had EDC suspension and 6 speed gearbox.

At today's standards, it doesn't feel super fast but as a fun to drive comfortable car with kudos it's up there...

Would I buy again? maybe, if I had a bigger garage! A good example will increase in value as they are rare and hand built.

Cheers for that! I especially love the 3.8s

Yes I agree that good ones should rise in the next few years, but then I've been thinking that for the last few years too ;) Now that E28s are finally making higher prices it might just happen though

[Soundwave]

Hey folks,

New member here, currently a non CSL Owner (bad i know) but hope to rectify that over the next few months and thought i would register with the ONLY csl forum out there!

cheers!

[shimmy]

Hey folks,

New member here, currently a non CSL Owner (bad i know) but hope to rectify that over the next few months and thought i would register with the ONLY csl forum out there!

cheers!


welcome Soundwave.....:partyman:

[cslgirl]

Welcome to the forum :-D

[alexk]

Welcome :beer:

[Soundwave]

Thanks for the welcome guys!

[DuncanR]

Thanks for the welcome guys!Welcome mate ... just what we need ..another sweaty !! :hahaha:

[rstoughy]

Welcome onboard Soundwave :thumbs:

Where abouts up here you from??

[JDetail]

Hi Guys.... Thanks for such a great website on such a brilliant car! (very jealous i could only manage a 330ci coupe! like the baby baby brother..)

I am just starting out in professional car detailing and have finished work on one of the registers CSL's recently. I have many years experience in motorsport and worked my to Formula 1 on the race team and traveled all over the globe. Now turning my attention to pastures new. So i am saying hi, and hope to work with some of you very soon.

(Will be at Snetterton on the 7th... hear some of you may be there! Hope to say hello!)

Cheers....

James

[Bounce]

New member saying hi. Bought my 53 plate CSL back in June from Sytner Leicester. Had a few Bm's in the past including an S54 Z3M but none have been as complete a package as the CSL. Will get some pics up soon getting it resprayed next month as its had some paint in the past and i've never really been happy with it since I got it. Anyway Hi!Welcome to the register matey.:beer:

[Neil M]

Welcome to CSL-Ville, have fun :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :-D

[Mark CSL]

Hello Get your self on the homecoming tour 2013 :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[Roland]

Welcome S54CSL :thumbs:

[zaharias]

Hello from Greece.
First post here! Site is awesome!
Not a CSL owner..
I have a 330Ci E46.. Started with E36 316i, then E46 316i, and then a 318Ci E46 which became 330.. and is currently for sale.. cause the target this time is the M3 E46.. :)
I wish i could buy a CSL..

[Straightsix]

Hi Guys.... Thanks for such a great website on such a brilliant car! (very jealous i could only manage a 330ci coupe! like the baby baby brother..)

I am just starting out in professional car detailing and have finished work on one of the registers CSL's recently. I have many years experience in motorsport and worked my to Formula 1 on the race team and traveled all over the globe. Now turning my attention to pastures new. So i am saying hi, and hope to work with some of you very soon.

(Will be at Snetterton on the 7th... hear some of you may be there! Hope to say hello!)

Cheers....

James

Welcome :-)

[gingernuts]

Hi gents, new member in Perthshire, Scotland.

Hope to have a CSL in the spring, and would love to join the comeback tour.

(did a euro trip this year in an E46 M3 so cant wait to do it again!)

[Mark CSL]

Hi gents, new member in Perthshire, Scotland.

Hope to have a CSL in the spring, and would love to join the comeback tour.

(did a euro trip this year in an E46 M3 so cant wait to do it again!)


Welcome Gingernuts there is a couple of SB CSL's up your neck of the woods
i am sure you will love the CSL :beer:

[Neil M]

Hope to have a CSL in the spring, and would love to join the comeback tour.


Get your name down on the list, before the books close. Worst case scenario you can always cadge a lift :thumbs:

[gingernuts]

Very tempted, I know the Mrs is keen to go again. Would be too frustrating to have to passenger though, (and I get carsick as a passenger haha).

Are there many lads going from my neck of the woods?

[Roland]

Welcome Gingernuts :thumbs:

[irishsteve]

Hi everyone!

Think I'm climbing on the CSL wagon after Christmas. Previously came from a Z4MC and an Exige but buying a flat means I've been car-less for over a year. It's been killing me.

Anyone based North London direction?

Cheers,
Steve

[Bounce]

Hi everyone!

Think I'm climbing on the CSL wagon after Christmas. Previously came from a Z4MC and an Exige but buying a flat means I've been car-less for over a year. It's been killing me.

Anyone based North London direction?

Cheers,
SteveWelcome to the register Steve;)

[cslgirl]

Welcome new people :-D

[8ARF]

hello, i'm ian and very much in love with the M3 CSL :notworthy:

now, please don't mock me but i own a (standard) e46 m3 and have added some CSL bits on here and there along with leather recaro pole positions in order to try and improve the car for track day use.

parts include:
genuine console (no more elbow bashing)
genuine boot lid
genuine CSL wheels (not the CS fronts)
erm, replica rear diffuser (cant justify the £600 needed to buy one)
CSL front disc's with BMW performance calipers

there are some images on my face book (ian barford) of the car along with a couple of my past treasures (e30 m3, 328i sport).

i love my car, it does exactly what i need it to do but.....it;ll never be a CSL!

i'm hoping to be accepted into the CSL community with my pimped imposter and maybe in the future, join the club for real!:wink:

ian.

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register:thumbs:

[8ARF]

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421667_3279369664120_180206010_n.jpg

[Neil M]

hello, i'm ian and very much in love with the M3 CSL :notworthy:

now, please don't mock me but i own a (standard) e46 m3 and have added some CSL bits on here and there along with leather recaro pole positions in order to try and improve the car for track day use.

parts include:
genuine console (no more elbow bashing)
genuine boot lid
genuine CSL wheels (not the CS fronts)
erm, replica rear diffuser (cant justify the £600 needed to buy one)
CSL front disc's with BMW performance calipers

there are some images on my face book (ian barford) of the car along with a couple of my past treasures (e30 m3, 328i sport).

i love my car, it does exactly what i need it to do but.....it;ll never be a CSL!

i'm hoping to be accepted into the CSL community with my pimped imposter and maybe in the future, join the club for real!:wink:

ian.

Welcome to the Register Ian (It looks just like an 'SB' if you squint a bit) and ignore the Shark Fin.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" perhaps one day you'll know whats it like to have the real deal at your disposal.:thumbs:

[Loaded]

Welcome aboard.! Enjoy this great community :thumbs:

Best

[need4speed]

Welcome Ian, were you at the BMWCC re-run at Silverstone?

Cheers.

[8ARF]

haha, silverstone round 2. yes, i was there and the m3 went really well with its new schnitzer racing suspension and 18" federal 595rsr's.
i have only missed 2 BMWCC track days in 10 years!
heres a pic from silverstone courtesy of http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/21688_4988352987635_841815042_n.jpgdarren teagles

[need4speed]

Nice pic, recognised the car/plate.

[Mark CSL]

Welcome Ian nice car :thumbs:

[8ARF]

thankyou for the warm welcome everybody.

[Roland]

Welcome Ian :thumbs:

[Harryrs]

Alright Guys,

New to the forum planning to get a CSL in the next coming months

Currently own a 39k Focus RS

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2457/53368710151161883146809.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/53368710151161883146809.jpg/)

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And a Series 1 Rs turbo

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5726/54721610150627861466809.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/54721610150627861466809.jpg/)

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Planning to add a CSL to the collection.. My old man had a SG one and it was immense he had to sell it though :(

I'm hoping insurance won't be to bad at 21, hoping to looking in the middle of summer thought I would join to get some knowledge about what I'm looking for etc:thumbs:

[8ARF]

welcome. i'm new here too.
the folk on here have been very kind (unlike some U.S forums) and looking forward to meeting up with some of them (along with yourself) at bmwcc track days.:):)

[Harryrs]

welcome. i'm new here too.
the folk on here have been very kind (unlike some U.S forums) and looking forward to meeting up with some of them (along with yourself) at bmwcc track days.:):)

Nice mate, I'm planning to do a few in the Focus but can't wait to get the CSL! Let me quest begin for finding one :supz:

[Neil M]

Planning to add a CSL to the collection.. I'm hoping insurance won't be to bad at 21, hoping to looking in the middle of summer thought I would join to get some knowledge about what I'm looking for etc:thumbs:

Hello and Welcome Harryrs and all the best for 2013.
Finding a CSL is one thing, it took me 18 months but I'm picky, Insuring one is an entirely different ball game. :whistle:

Not wishing to put you off but I would think at you age you are pretty much uninsurable. :bigcry:

I would check that out with CCI, http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ before you waste your time trying to find one, I'm sure there will still be a few still around in another 10 years, but by then the price of an SG CSL should be around £50K (slightly less for an SB) :supz:

[Harryrs]

Hello and Welcome Harryrs and all the best for 2013.
Finding a CSL is one thing, it took me 18 months but I'm picky, Insuring one is an entirely different ball game. :whistle:

Not wishing to put you off but I would think at you age you are pretty much uninsurable. :bigcry:

I would check that out with CCI, http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ before you waste your time trying to find one, I'm sure there will still be a few still around in another 10 years, but buy then the price of an SG CSL should be around £50K (slightly less for an SB) :supz:

Hello Neil all the best to you for 2013 as well!

I remember it took a while for my dad to find one but when he did it was awesome!

:bigcry: I did check insurance for when I turn 21 and I did get a quote which is in the bracket I would pay let's just hope it still remains the same :hahaha:

If not I don't mind buying one as a future classic and storing it until I can insure it but where is the fun in that :hahaha:

Fingers Crossed :whistle:

[Neil M]

The best of luck with your quest, there is at least 5 members currently questing, so I'm afraid it will be a case of first come first served.
I've advised questers in the past that the right one will come along (with your name on it)

It's just a case of being patient and not buying on impulse, which is oh so tempting.

[Harryrs]

The best of luck with your quest, there is at least 5 members currently questing, so I'm afraid it will be a case of first come first served.
I've advised questers in the past that the right one will come along (with your name on it)

It's just a case of being patient and not buying on impulse, which is oh so tempting.

I can imagine mate... The noise just clenches you in :hahaha:

Hopefully my quest will be successful and by the end of the year I will own one :D

[Neil M]

I've even invented a new category of contributor 'Quester' to cover the recent influx, there are that many people looking who have started posting on the Register.

Which is having the effect of gradually pushing prices up.:thumbs:

I would advise you to always check the 'Cars for Sale' where members advertise their cars when it comes time to part company, and also 'Interesting CSL Links' which is usually where cars that have been found by members for sale eg. Auto Trader, Piston Heads etc. are posted.

The world of the CSL is a fairly closed knit community, as you will find out, we all tend to look out for one another. Self preservation I suppose being such a minority.

Good luck with the Quest - Quester Harry (the 'RS' has to go HarryCSL is 'OK' but not RS) :supz:

[Harryrs]

I've even invented a new category of contributor 'Quester' to cover the recent influx, there are that many people looking who have started posting on the Register.

Which is having the effect of gradually pushing prices up.:thumbs:

I would advise you to always check the 'Cars for Sale' where members advertise their cars when it comes time to part company, and also 'Interesting CSL Links' which is usually where cars that have been found by members for sale eg. Auto Trader, Piston Heads etc. are posted.

The world of the CSL is a fairly closed knit community, as you will find out, we all tend to look out for one another. Self preservation I suppose being such a minority.

Good luck with the Quest - Quester Harry (the 'RS' has to go HarryCSL is 'OK' but not RS) :supz:

Brilliant.. Thanks for the warm welcome Neil :thumbs:

I think if I get one it will be HarryinlovewithCSL! As I can tell a lot of members on here are with there cars hopefully it goes well and all goes to plan :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Welcome to the new member Harryrs :beer:

[sjb]

Hi all, I've just registered. I have a 2003 M3 at the mo but am looking to purchase a csl. I test drove one today, I will ask a Q in the appropriate section regarding that. I also own a 1973 escort mexico which I have owned on and off since 1987 when I bought it first time round as my first car. I plan to part ex this and my m3 for this particular csl, so I'm pretty serious about a csl!
Anyway, hello :thumbs:

Shawn.

[Bounce]

Hi all, I've just registered. I have a 2003 M3 at the mo but am looking to purchase a csl. I test drove one today, I will ask a Q in the appropriate section regarding that. I also own a 1973 escort mexico which I have owned on and off since 1987 when I bought it first time round as my first car. I plan to part ex this and my m3 for this particular csl, so I'm pretty serious about a csl!
Anyway, hello :thumbs:

Shawn.Welcome to the register Shawn.You won't regret the move one bit.:thumbs::thumbs:

[RobCSL]

Hi everyone.

I'm Rob and I currently drive an E46 M3 which I love. I'm a regular over on Cutters. Think I recognise a couple of usernames on here.
I've been informed about a CSL that is becoming available and will be viewing it next weekend.

Very excited!

Anyway. Hi again and I hope to be a owner soon.

[Yanto]

Welcome Rob and good luck with the prospective purchase..

[sailorbaz]

Welcome to the forum mate, what handle do you use over on the 'other' website?


Good luck next week with the viewing mate.

[cslgirl]

Welcome Rob :)

[Neil M]

Welcome to the Register Rob, this is where the grown-ups hang out, well some of us anyway :hahaha:
Good luck with the viewing, the only piece of advice I would offer don't be in awe of the car :smt007 just make sure the Service History is correct, particularly the every 15,000 but more importantly the Bi-Annual proviso.
Personal experiences would suggest that low miles = poor history :whistle:.

[Bounce]

Welcome Rob.:thumbs::thumbs:

[streightsix]

Howdy,
Just a quick hello and thank you for all the advice trawled through here (amongst other places) - man-maths has been 'justified' and a CSL will be mine within the month ...oh god what have I done :-D
Anyway cheers... have to go and justify trying to jump on the Munich trip if I can squeeze it in, sounds like a bit of a 'bucket-list' trip to me :-D
My 330CI now in need urgent need of new home :whistle:

[shimmy]

Howdy,
Just a quick hello and thank you for all the advice trawled through here (amongst other places) - man-maths has been 'justified' and a CSL will be mine within the month ...oh god what have I done :-D
Anyway cheers... have to go and justify trying to jump on the Munich trip if I can squeeze it in, sounds like a bit of a 'bucket-list' trip to me :-D
My 330CI now in need urgent need of new home :whistle:



Welcome, post details of 330ci in for sale section or link to pH advert, I might be interested

[streightsix]

Cheers shimmy will do - away on urgent work business atm, not back till next week.
But can't wait to get home... won't mind being called a 'lightweight' anymore :wink:

[si.w]

Hi all, I just signed up but been lurking for a while... :)
Hopefully going to buy a CSL soon. Been learning a lot from this site so thanks for sharing the knowledge!

Simon

[Yanto]

Welcome Simon and good luck with the hunt !

[shimmy]

Welcome Simon and good luck with the hunt !

All of sudden you've become very friendly.


Welcome Simon. Watch out for this lot! :119:

[Yanto]

All of sudden you've become very friendly.


Welcome Simon. Watch out for this lot! :119:

After much mental wrestling, I've accepted my fate...

[si.w]

Thanks :) better friendly than not!

[Bealo]

Hello and welcome to all the new Members :thumbs:

[Neil M]

Hopefully going to buy a CSL soon.

Hi Si and welcome to the 'Register'

I have to say I do admire your optimism, good ones are becoming as rare as hen's teeth, mainly because we have them :supz:
The best of luck with you search.

[Mark CSL]

Welcome Simon Glad you are finding the info you may need if buying a CSL if there are any questions just ask :supz:

[SamT]

Alright you jammy CSL driving muthers :-D

I've been on cutters for quite a bit now with my fake csl, but havent posted for a while on there for Legal reasons.......long story and my lawyer will make an official statement when sorted :beer: ..... however, after lurking on the register, thought i'd better finally say hello and actually post something.

I am currently seriously contemplating getting a CSL as a daily (as i dont do that many miles), but am waiting till the wife calms down about the cash I've blown on my trackcar.......it's gonna be soon though, very soon :thumbs:

Anyway, keep up the great work guys and hopefully see you on a track near you soon.

ATB
Sam

[Bounce]

Hi Sam,Didnt think it would be long before you were on here.Hurry up and get a CSL so you can come on our tour to the father land.:beer::beer:

[SamT]

Hi Sam,Didnt think it would be long before you were on here.Hurry up and get a CSL so you can come on our tour to the father land.:beer::beer:

Cheers buddy.....I'm working on it, believe me!!!!....Salzburgring and some Alpine driving....Bliss..........oh yeah, and litres of the stuff :beer::beer::beer:...Heaven

[Yanto]

Alright you jammy CSL driving muthers :-D

I've been on cutters for quite a bit now with my fake csl, but havent posted for a while on there for Legal reasons.......long story and my lawyer will make an official statement when sorted :beer: ..... however, after lurking on the register, thought i'd better finally say hello and actually post something.

I am currently seriously contemplating getting a CSL as a daily (as i dont do that many miles), but am waiting till the wife calms down about the cash I've blown on my trackcar.......it's gonna be soon though, very soon :thumbs:

Anyway, keep up the great work guys and hopefully see you on a track near you soon.

ATB
Sam

Hey Sam - welcome ! We met at Donny last year.

Shame you're so late in posting....you just missed SpEcIAL KEv :-D

[SamT]

Hey Sam - welcome ! We met at Donny last year.

Shame you're so late in posting....you just missed SpEcIAL KEv :-D

Thanks, yep, we did indeed, trust all is well with you mate.

It's OK, me and Speckle have a private PM ting going on, I think he fancies me :119:

[84TD]

Hi. I have a confession to make, I don't drive a CSL. I do have a M3, but would rather post and ask questions on a forum who's members don't fit Brembo brake covers, and angel eyes. :smt023

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Hi. I have a confession to make, I don't drive a CSL. I do have a M3, but would rather post and ask questions on a forum who's members don't fit Brembo brake covers, and angel eyes. :smt023
WTF

[trackm3]

Hi. I have a confession to make, I don't drive a CSL. I do have a M3, but would rather post and ask questions on a forum who's members don't fit Brembo brake covers, and angel eyes. :smt023


Now let me think where you may have been ! :hahaha:

[Swiss-CSL]

Hi everybody,

My name is Patrick, I'm based in Switzerland and a first hand owner of a black CSL (I understand those are the faster ones) :wink:
Altough tempted many times, I left everything orginial except for the last part of the breaking hose (Steelflex) and the breaking pads as the original setting wasn't satisfying at that time...

It is pure coincidence that I learned about your May event for the 10 year celebration in Munich when a Swiss friend of mine was in London for work last week and had a meeting with one of you guys (please send me a hello if this sounds familiar) and I got in touch with Billy, who kindly guided me to this great page.

Is this forum friends with the German http://forum.m3csl.de/ and it's webmaster Leo? If not it might be an idea to get them in touch with you to join the celebration - just let me know if you would like me to introduce each other.

As for my participation, I should know within the next few days whether I can get out of the office that time as I very much want to join!

Best regards

Patrick

[shimmy]

Hi everybody,

My name is Patrick, I'm based in Switzerland and a first hand owner of a black CSL (I understand those are the faster ones) :wink:
Altough tempted many times, I left everything orginial except for the last part of the breaking hose (Steelflex) and the breaking pads as the original setting wasn't satisfying at that time...

It is pure coincidence that I learned about your May event for the 10 year celebration in Munich when a Swiss friend of mine was in London for work last week and had a meeting with one of you guys (please send me a hello if this sounds familiar) and I got in touch with Billy, who kindly guided me to this great page.

Is this forum friends with the German http://forum.m3csl.de/ and it's webmaster Leo? If not it might be an idea to get them in touch with you to join the celebration - just let me know if you would like me to introduce each other.

As for my participation, I should know within the next few days whether I can get out of the office that time as I very much want to join!

Best regards

Patrick

Patrick

Welcome and yes please.:thumbs:

If you could cross post the Munich trip details and invite any owners to munich it would be great. We currently have 51 CSLs going. Here are main details.

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9839


Also if any want to drive the Salzburgring on the 28th we would welcome more participants, even without CSLs or even BMWs. "The more the merrier"

AlexK and Alx are our resident Swiss members and we have a few German members including Roland who has been helping to arrange our trip. Hopefully they can add some comments and get people excited.

[k00k]

Hello to all, another imposter here, great forum and have been lurking for a while. I only have a standard M3, 2005 Le Mans Blue, but have been adding various CSL bits to it over the last year or so. Plan to get a full CSL one day, rare as over here in Aus, I think only 25 or so were released into the country. Anyway, here's a few pics of mine, so far have genuine bootlid, diffuser, steering wheel and airbox (LOVE the sound that thing generates!).

[Olive]

Hi everybody,

My name is Patrick, I'm based in Switzerland and a first hand owner of a black CSL (I understand those are the faster ones) :wink:...

Hi Patrick.
That's right :-D.

@Kook : Very nice color. Congrats for the great modifs !

[billyboysm3]

Hi everybody,

My name is Patrick, I'm based in Switzerland and a first hand owner of a black CSL (I understand those are the faster ones) :wink:
Altough tempted many times, I left everything orginial except for the last part of the breaking hose (Steelflex) and the breaking pads as the original setting wasn't satisfying at that time...

It is pure coincidence that I learned about your May event for the 10 year celebration in Munich when a Swiss friend of mine was in London for work last week and had a meeting with one of you guys (please send me a hello if this sounds familiar) and I got in touch with Billy, who kindly guided me to this great page.

Is this forum friends with the German http://forum.m3csl.de/ and it's webmaster Leo? If not it might be an idea to get them in touch with you to join the celebration - just let me know if you would like me to introduce each other.

As for my participation, I should know within the next few days whether I can get out of the office that time as I very much want to join!

Best regards

Patrick

Welcome to the forum, thanks for registering. See you in May.

Billy

[Malteser]

Hi, Having recently sold my E60 M5 V10 beast, I had planned on buying an early E46 M3 as my everyday run around & a CSL as my pride and joy, but I soon realised it was going to be harder than I thought to get a nice unabused early M3, and so I ended up spending a bit more than I had planed on car 1, but in return I got a beautiful 2006 M3 CS in Silver Grey.

The downside is that I will now need to save a few more pennies before I can get the CSL, but in the meantime I do have the best of both worlds in the CS.

I'm not into making loads of mods to make the car look like a CSL, although I do have a soft spot for private plates. I currently have a plate [S60 CSL], and rather than leaving it sitting at home I'll probably put it on my CS, unless someone makes me an offer I can't refuse for the plate.:wink:

I look forward to chatting with you guys!

Terry

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q743/Malteser500/1B9F4EA7-74B6-4952-A826-207A4E995F82-7836-00000667AE708A8A_zpsae0041f7.jpg

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Terry,nice looking CS.I nearly purchased that plate last month from the DVLA for £250,how much do you want for it;)

[alexk]

Hi everybody,

My name is Patrick, I'm based in Switzerland and a first hand owner of a black CSL (I understand those are the faster ones) :wink:
Altough tempted many times, I left everything orginial except for the last part of the breaking hose (Steelflex) and the breaking pads as the original setting wasn't satisfying at that time...

It is pure coincidence that I learned about your May event for the 10 year celebration in Munich when a Swiss friend of mine was in London for work last week and had a meeting with one of you guys (please send me a hello if this sounds familiar) and I got in touch with Billy, who kindly guided me to this great page.

Is this forum friends with the German http://forum.m3csl.de/ and it's webmaster Leo? If not it might be an idea to get them in touch with you to join the celebration - just let me know if you would like me to introduce each other.

As for my participation, I should know within the next few days whether I can get out of the office that time as I very much want to join!

Best regards

Patrick

Sali Patrick,

I live in Zurich too.
The forum of Leo seems to be closed for quite some time now.
Anyway, hope to see you in Munich.

[Malteser]

Welcome to the register Terry,nice looking CS.I nearly purchased that plate last month from the DVLA for £250,how much do you want for it;)

Hi Bounce, thanks for the welcome! Yeah I couldn't believe my luck when I found this, I'd like to keep it for when I get a CSL, but everything has a price, right!

Regtransfers advertise similar plates, but not as good (Y11 CSL, P13 CSL) for £850 + fees (£955 total). If I'm going to let this go I'd want around £1000.

[Loaded]

Hi, Having recently sold my E60 M5 V10 beast, I had planned on buying an early E46 M3 as my everyday run around & a CSL as my pride and joy, but I soon realised it was going to be harder than I thought to get a nice unabused early M3, and so I ended up spending a bit more than I had planed on car 1, but in return I got a beautiful 2006 M3 CS in Silver Grey.

The downside is that I will now need to save a few more pennies before I can get the CSL, but in the meantime I do have the best of both worlds in the CS.

I'm not into making loads of mods to make the car look like a CSL, although I do have a soft spot for private plates. I currently have a plate [S60 CSL], and rather than leaving it sitting at home I'll probably put it on my CS, unless someone makes me an offer I can't refuse for the plate.:wink:

I look forward to chatting with you guys!

Terry

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q743/Malteser500/1B9F4EA7-74B6-4952-A826-207A4E995F82-7836-00000667AE708A8A_zpsae0041f7.jpg

Welcome aboard Malteser. Enjoy your stay here.! :supz:

[Swiss-CSL]

Hello Shimmy

Just as a small feedback. It looks like the participants of Leo's Forum have been aware of the event since a while (at least before me) :wink: and Leo himself as well as at least one other participant are planning on being in Munich for part of the event or possibly more. I trust that they have communicated that directly in some form with you guys?

And referring to AlexK's question: the German Forum still exists in some form but to register one has to send in the car's serial number etc for a background check for proof that one owns a CSL as well as only use full real names instead of nick names. This always has been fine with me but shrank the group at that time when these measures were introduced.

As there are some really engaged BMW enthusiasts in that forum I will see who is still around from the Swiss guys and directly ask them to join for Munich.

Oh and btw: does anyone of you have contact to the Dutch guys? There used to be two Dutch CSL on the Norschleife when I attended the Scuderia courses but I heard that they both switched to M3 GTS. Maybe they still have their CSL...

Regards

Patrick



Patrick

Welcome and yes please.:thumbs:

If you could cross post the Munich trip details and invite any owners to munich it would be great. We currently have 51 CSLs going. Here are main details.

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9839


Also if any want to drive the Salzburgring on the 28th we would welcome more participants, even without CSLs or even BMWs. "The more the merrier"

AlexK and Alx are our resident Swiss members and we have a few German members including Roland who has been helping to arrange our trip. Hopefully they can add some comments and get people excited.

[Olive]

Hello Shimmy

... I heard that they both switched to M3 GTS. Maybe they still have their CSL...


I hope for them. The GTS is not as good as the CSL (I tried both in the Paul Ricard Racetrack past year).

[Bealo]

Hello and welcome Newbie's :thumbs:

[Teatowel]

Hi all.

Long time lurker, first time poster, love the show etc :)

Lots of familiar faces here!

Be gentle with me - I don't have a CSL, just a standard E46 M3 (and an E36 for the track)!

[Neil M]

It's a good job you joined now, your username on the back of one of our 'Commemorative' shirts might have been seen as a reflection on the quality of said garment :hahaha:

Welcome 'Teatowel' enjoy these hallowed halls of CSL'ism.:thumbs:

[Yanto]

Hi all.

Long time lurker, first time poster, love the show etc :)

Lots of familiar faces here!

Be gentle with me - I don't have a CSL, just a standard E46 M3 (and an E36 for the track)!


Welcome TT - Good to see you posting over here as well matey :beer:

[Teatowel]

Thanks :)

Feel like a bit of a black sheep only having a standard M3 :clown:

[Yanto]

Thanks :)

Feel like a bit of a black sheep only having a standard M3 :clown:

Behave yourself - friendly bunch over here mate :smokin:

[cslsuperfan]

welcome teatowel to the forum!

the M3 is a fantastic car

E30 right through to the E92!!


Hi all.

Long time lurker, first time poster, love the show etc :)

Lots of familiar faces here!

Be gentle with me - I don't have a CSL, just a standard E46 M3 (and an E36 for the track)!

[shawn 968cs]

Hi,
Just joined yesterday but have been lurking around this sire for a year or two on and off.
As of yet I am not a CSL owner at present but actively looking to rectify this over the next month or two, depending if I can find a a CSL with 50k miles or less, with full BMW service history.
Heres for hoping!

If anyone is aware of any CSL's for sale, it would be appreciated if you could drop me a mail.
I aware of the two at present for sale on pistonheads, both good cars I am sure, but unfortunately they didn't meet my expectations.

Past history of cars of any note
BMW e36 328 sport (this car hooked me on german cars)
Audi B5 RS4
BMW 530d sport tourer
BMW 535d Sport DMS in Ruby Black (best allround car to date)
Porsche 997 gen II C4S

Current Cars
Audi A7 Quattro S-Line Family Bus
Porsche 968 CS (since 2007, keeper as I have spent to much time and money to sell it now, 97k miles but looks like its done 7k)
BMW X5 4.0 M-Sport (wifes car)

Intention for the CSL is to be a keeper, and maintain its quality and use for occasional trackday, but mostly for fun and grin factor as I have always loved these cars:smt055

Hope to meet up with some of you at an event or track day over next year or so.

Rgds
Shawn

[Neil M]

Welcome Shawn,
When questing always check out 'Cars for Sale' and 'Interesting CSL Links' if it's out there and for sale, it usually ends up being posted in one of those categories.
Best of luck with the search, but that username has to go! :smokin:

[Neil M]

Thanks :)

Feel like a bit of a black sheep only having a standard M3 :clown:

Nothing wrong with having aspirations :thumbs:we all start somewhere!

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome to the forum lads, enjoy the madhouse :beer:

[shawn 968cs]

Welcome Shawn,
When questing always check out 'Cars for Sale' and 'Interesting CSL Links' if it's out there and for sale, it usually ends up being posted in one of those categories.
Best of lick with the search, but that username has to go! :smokin:

Thanks,
I have been looking there, it normally leads to the history of the car which certainly helps in my decision making.
Trouble is with changing my user name, doesnt keep continuity between the forums, trackday sites etc, work i'm on, and more importantly my brain cells cant cope with all the user names, passwords, pincodes i have at present:sad:
need to leave some cells in reserve for driving and a few other pleasures in life:hahaha:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :-D

[Neil M]

Thanks,
I have been looking there, it normally leads to the history of the car which certainly helps in my decision making.
Trouble is with changing my user name, doesnt keep continuity between the forums, trackday sites etc, work i'm on, and more importantly my brain cells cant cope with all the user names, passwords, pincodes i have at present:sad:
need to leave some cells in reserve for driving and a few other pleasures in life:hahaha:

Looks like the last 3 digits from the Vin of a CS :hahaha: within a BMW Context that is, not a good look for an aspiring CSL'er :whistle:
PS: Your stuck with it anyway, as it can only be changed by one of the 'Exalted' ones :supz:

[glendog74]

Welcome newbies :thumbs:

[Csl Tom]

Hi i am new here what a great site :thumbs:

Looking for my first csl after selling my e46 m3 now looking for the real deal :partyman:

[shimmy]

Hi i am new here what a great site :thumbs:

Looking for my first csl after selling my e46 m3 now looking for the real deal :partyman:

Welcome, join the party (albeit a bit late) :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Welcome to all the Newbie Questors :thumbs:

[Csl Tom]

Thanks :smokin:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the madhouse Tom.:-D

[BenM3]

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum but also on cutters and Totalmcars, I must confess to being a non CSL owner with a bit of love affair for the CSL! :smt055

Couldn't help but sign up here!

Cheers,

Ben

[Lefty]

Hi all!

Just registered here as it seems a great source of info for CSL owners.
I've just moved on after owning my R26.R and ringing it for about 200 laps - changed it for a CSL now to get to the next level. LM24 was my first trip and the car absolutely rocks!

Looking forward to meeting you guys!

[0836whimper]

Welcome Lefty :beer:

I long fancied a R26R...I was at Anglesey on Sunday and they were the second coolest car on the track :-D

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Ben and Lefty.:-D

[Alx]

Hello and welcome Lefty!

Did you buy your CSL to Christophe by any chance?

I live in Geneva by the way.

Regards,
Alex

[Lefty]

Thanks for the welcome guys! :beer:


@ALX - No, I bought it in Schwyz but it could have come from somewhere else. The car was even in Liechtenstein looking at the history.
Feels very fresh so thanks to the previous owner! :smt023

[Roland]

Welcome Lefty :thumbs:

[cslgirl]

Welcome :beer:

[shawn 968cs]

Looks like the last 3 digits from the Vin of a CS :hahaha: within a BMW Context that is, not a good look for an aspiring CSL'er :whistle:
PS: Your stuck with it anyway, as it can only be changed by one of the 'Exalted' ones :supz:

Many thanks for all the info on CSL's, help, Airport runs, adjusting seat height etc.....from Mark.
Very Much appreciated. :beer:
Collected car from Mark on Monday, and a little 600 mile journy home via Abroath & Keswick, I got the car home to Wiltshire last night, not quite as clean as when I picked it up I have to say. Gives me a little weekend job:).

Well chuffed with the car, especially now I got my head around the SMG (did take a quick call to Mark at one point:wink:)

Looking forward to years of driving please.

Shawn

[spoonz]

Hello,

As of Friday I will be an owner, after approx 4 years of indecision and various other cars.

Lets hope the wait was worth it!

[cslgirl]

Oh it will be worth the wait!! Welcome to the forum :thumbs:

Hello,

As of Friday I will be an owner, after approx 4 years of indecision and various other cars.

Lets hope the wait was worth it!

[M3e30CSL]

Hi im kim from belgium

I'm new here
ive bought a crash csl in the uk few years ago and a m3e30 whitout engine ore gearbox from the netherlands

now i'm buiding a m3e30 whit de s54 csl engine and smg2 gearbox

[deanobeano]

HI Kim - welcome to the forum - sound an interesting concept - be sure to post some pics up of the progress :smt039

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome to all the new members, enjoy the forum and your CSL's ;)

[kasbridge]

Hi All,
New here, been lurking awhile, owned a SG CSL about 5 years ago with 95k on the clock!

With new wish bushes and RTABs it drove like a new'un - cant remember why I sold it now - had an attack of the "sensibles" I think.

Ended up with a 964RS which I bought to enjoy which is now worth stupid money as it is original paint/panel and VERY yellow.

Upshot is that Donny last Sunday (almost came off at Redgates in the rain) was my last day out on track and I am now looking for a CSL to use for weekend hooning and a few track days per year. I hadn't realised that Robmug was selling otherwise I would have been all over him like a rash!

Thought it would be rude to start posting in the wanted section without saying hello first.

Think this forum is great - please be gentle :-)

Cheers,
Kev

[Roland]

Welcome Kev :beer:

[Mark CSL]

Welcome Kev enjoy the site :-D

[Yanto]

Welcome matey - pics of RS pls :smokin:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey.:beer:

[kasbridge]

Welcome matey - pics of RS pls :smokin:

With pleasure - do I have to upload images to photobucket or similar first on this forum to post a pic?

Thx,
Kev

[Bounce]

With pleasure - do I have to upload images to photobucket or similar first on this forum to post a pic?

Thx,
KevYou should be able to upload pics from your photo's,go to manage Attachments icon below the post thread button.:-D

[kasbridge]

Thanks for the tip, here's a pic of the RS.....pretty well known car at Oulton - original paint and panel!

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Beautiful 964RS always wanted one until I got the CSL :thumbs:

[73CSL]

Very nice 964 :thumbs:

[Olive]

+1. Wonderfull !

[Neil M]

Nice porker, that should please shimmy and mattCSLnut - ready made Custard!:thumbs:

[bahrain_csl]

Hi New Member from Bahrain, a CSL owner. stumbled upon this forum lately and sure is nice to find a community of csl owners and fans. just introducing myself. uploaded a pic on my album and sure more to come :smt048

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Hi New Member from Bahrain, a CSL owner. stumbled upon this forum lately and sure is nice to find a community of csl owners and fans. just introducing myself. uploaded a pic on my album and sure more to come :smt048Welcome to the register matey.:beer:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Good colour choice :-D

[Neil M]

If you know '0-60Motorsports' you in good company, if you don't you soon will do! Welcome to the 'Register':thumbs:

[bahrain_csl]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. i know 0-60 if he is the guy in mind. Nice guy very helpful and knowledgable person.

[Neil M]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. i know 0-60 if he is the guy in mind. Nice guy very helpful and knowledgable person.

Ejaz is the main man in Bahrain, as he was are only member until now.
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10891, his latest offering, posted last week end.

[0-60Motorsports]

Thanks Niel and welcome bahrain_csl. I am the one who actually restored his CSL from the ground up. I will have to see if I can find some pics :)

[Neil M]

I knew you'd be about somewhere, nothing goes down in Bahrain without you knowing about it! :whistle:

[0-60Motorsports]

I knew you'd be about somewhere, nothing goes down in Bahrain without you knowing about it! :whistle:

LOL u know it mate.

[Jim M3]

Hi All,
Excellent forum, just about to upgrade to a CSL from my my E30 M3. Always fancied one and the steady increase in E30 M3 values now means I can more or less get straight into a CSL for the same money.
Will probably be asking lots of questions over the coming weeks and would be grateful for any advice.
Jim.

[Roland]

Welcome Jim :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

:thumbs:Welcome Jim

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Jim:beer:

[Ali M]

Hi,

thought I would say hello as have put up a few posts.

I have an E46 M3 with some bits done. I try to get out to the Nurburgring at least once a year but other than that, it is pretty much just road use.

Always got my eye on CSL's so tend to stop by for a look on here now and again.

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq341/Ali_M24/Nurburgring%20Aug%202013/19-Wipperman_zpse650337b.jpg (http://s462.photobucket.com/user/Ali_M24/media/Nurburgring%20Aug%202013/19-Wipperman_zpse650337b.jpg.html)

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Ali :thumbs:

[patphnx]

Hi everybody. I've been lurking for a while now but thought it was time I introduced myself. :)

I have just begun my search for a CSL. I've had an E46 M3 and a 135i before, both in the states before moving back to London for work. One car I have always lusted after but never had an opportunity to own (as they don't exist in the states) is the CSL so hopefully now is my chance!

There seems to be some great information on here, as well as a decent amount of events. If/when I find a car then I look forward to meeting some of you at track days and other social events.

Cheers,

Patrick

:thumbs:

[Yanto]

Welcome Patrick and good luck with the search :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Welcome Ali M & patphnx :partyman:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Patrick.:beer:

[rve]

Hello to all CSL fanatics :supz:

Greetings from sunny Bulgaria. I'm enjoying my Sterling Grey E46 M3 for 3 and a half years now and like many others I'm stunned by the CSL which being so similar to the regular M3 like mine is soooo different in almost every aspect. An unique piece of machinery! I've modded my car a bit (Supersprint race exhaust and KW v3 coilovers) but there is still one mod that I want soo badly that disturbs my sleep - a CSL airbox. And it will happen, sooner or later.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and that I'm glad to be here. With the amount of enthusiasm around The Register seems to be a nice place to be.

And at the end a few shots of my precious:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Air_Tito/BMW/IMG_1677_zps9064e232.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Air_Tito/media/BMW/IMG_1677_zps9064e232.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Air_Tito/BMW/DSC00732_zps4cf6cc5d.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Air_Tito/media/BMW/DSC00732_zps4cf6cc5d.jpg.html)

[glendog74]

Welcome Ali, Patrick & rve :smokin:

[shimmy]

Welcome Ali, Patrick & rve :smokin:

Indeed.welcome:beer:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register rve :thumbs:

[mentalnerve]

Just thought i'd introduce myself and say hi to all you CSLphiles. :supz: Not new to bm's or M3's having owned various over the years inc E30 318i, 325i saloon and touring, E36 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i touring, an E30 M3 sportevo. E36 M3, a couple of E46 330 sports, E53 X5 sport, E46 M3 smg , 118d, 120d, (997 Carrera S,) Actually going through that list sounds like ive got some sort of an obsession. Having sold the 997 just before demolishing a dilapidated old garage to fund the construction of a nice new double garage. Im now faced with a 36m2 of empty garage space that needs filling. Funds are tight and the wife keeps on telling me that we need to get rid of the bed sheets being used as curtains, But who needs curtains when you've got a void in the garage heh? You've guessed it, the itch needs to be satisfied...

[Neil M]

Welcome mentalnerve, perhaps you should try a '00' gauge model railway to fill the void! Hours of fun and running cost are minimal; tax exempt, very little tyre wear, and covered by household insurance. :-D

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome to the register :thumbs:

[mentalnerve]

Welcome mentalnerve, perhaps you should try a '00' gauge model railway to fill the void! Hours of fun and running cost are minimal; tax exempt, very little tyre wear, and covered by household insurance. :-D


:hahaha: i had to google that to figure out what you were talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hupmFEJoXYU

I dont know if id have the patience for that, plus the whole time id be thinking, i dont want a birds eye view of the train, i wana be in that engine, giving it some gas (shovelling coal)

[DazBlackCSL]

Please ignore that post not the sort of thing we promote :smokin:

He's new and not met anyone else here

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome mentalnerve, perhaps you should try a '00' gauge model railway to fill the void! Hours of fun and running cost are minimal; tax exempt, very little tyre wear, and covered by household insurance. :-D
WTF :wink:

[DazBlackCSL]

WTF :wink:

:-D

[phil_robinson]

Hi there CSL Register! New member posting here although I've been a lurker for a few months.

I currently own an E36 M3 GT2 that has just been fully repainted! In an ideal world I'd like to pick up an M3 CSL in a year or sos time but we shall see how the kitty is looking then...but in the meantime, here is some pictures of mine:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1425680_10201641631336058_1279388775_n.jpg

My father also owns an M3 (bit of a family thing) but his is a Phoenix Yellow E46 M3. This is his second 46M - the first he had from '05 - '08!

[0-60Motorsports]

Hi there CSL Register! New member posting here although I've been a lurker for a few months.

I currently own an E36 M3 GT2 that has just been fully repainted! In an ideal world I'd like to pick up an M3 CSL in a year or sos time but we shall see how the kitty is looking then...but in the meantime, here is some pictures of mine:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1425680_10201641631336058_1279388775_n.jpg

My father also owns an M3 (bit of a family thing) but his is a Phoenix Yellow E46 M3. This is his second 46M - the first he had from '05 - '08!

Welcome. Guys I know Phil from other forums and his E36 M3 is stunning.

[phil_robinson]

Welcome. Guys I know Phil from other forums and his E36 M3 is stunning.

You must be following me Ejaz :D thanks buddy :-D

[M3CSL]

welcome !! ;)

[giryan]

Hi!

I'm Matt, I'm currently driving a Supercharged Eunos roadster, but in the short term am looking at something new, and faster/newer/etc...

Having thought hard about what to have and compiled a long and then short list, current favourites are the CSL, and 996 Turbo :-D

I had a ride in Andy Carlisle's at the 'ring a few years ago, and was so impressed, but they where never really something that I thought I'd be able to get, but new circumstances mean it's probably possible :-D

[sjb]

Hi, I considered a 996 turbo before mine but quickly realised, great though they are the prices are only on the down. The CSL however the opposite is true. There's more to it than that granted but the CSL is a far more special car :thumbs:

Plenty of CSL's to choose from right now.....

[TG20T]

Hi all, came in here to take a look at the world of CSL's, very special car.

Came across some Cups FS so thought I'd join up and say hi.

Some great material on here, more high brow than some of the other M3 forums...

[Bobm3 Cs]

Hi everyone I found this site from looking for some parts,I'm a big fan of BMW m cars,Iv just bought a BMW m3 Cs

[Stumpy]

Hi.
Firstly I shalln't be apologising for the username! :blalalala:

I have a love for performance cars generally, as I'm sure we all do.

I own a 1991 Audi UR Quattro, with 58k miles:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/Fire%20Up%20The%20Quattro/DSC_0225_zps4ac5d729.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/Fire%20Up%20The%20Quattro/DSC_0225_zps4ac5d729.jpg.html)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/Fire%20Up%20The%20Quattro/DSC_0215_zps888ee2df.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/Fire%20Up%20The%20Quattro/DSC_0215_zps888ee2df.jpg.html)

And a 1998 Audi S4 Trck Car:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/S790%20AOW/Cadwell2.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/S790%20AOW/Cadwell2.jpg.html)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/carlstoakes/S790%20AOW/CFBonnet3.jpg (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/carlstoakes/media/S790%20AOW/CFBonnet3.jpg.html)


I'm interested in getting a low miler SG CSL, and would be interested in a straight swap for the UR if anyone fancies it...

:beer:

The track car is also for sale if anyone's interested :whistle:

[glendog74]

Welcome :thumbs:

[Scott]

Hey new member here.

Currently own a Maserati GTS but looking to add a M3 to the ranks. I was originally looking at a manual under £10k, which then progressed on to a £15k CS and now I'm on to a CSL... :hahaha:

One of the main reasons is I've been passenger and driver of my mates CSL for the last 6 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face. So anything other than a CSL would be a let down I feel. The CSL is so dam good out the box it would be a false economy to buy a basic one and then change the suspension, brakes, seats, airbox and everything else that makes the CSL a CSL. Plus it would still never be a CSL.

Anyway, now I've established why I want one it's time to find one, not after a garage queen so anybody selling a high miler?? Cash waiting.

Cheers,

Scott

Couple of pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/scottpurdie/Maser3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/scottpurdie/image.jpeg

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house and good luck with your search. :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Welcome Scott :thumbs:

[derek]

Hi, Welcome to the site.

A few up for sale in the for sale section. I have one with 56k Miles for sale.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-3-series-e46-m3-csl------------------2003/2190759

[Marv968]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/scottpurdie/Maser3.jpg


Oof, that's bloody lovely. Are you flogging it to get the CSL, or keeping both?

Is Das Chin's CSL still for sale?

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11973

[Scott]

Hi, Welcome to the site.

A few up for sale in the for sale section. I have one with 56k Miles for sale.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-3-series-e46-m3-csl------------------2003/2190759

Hi Derek, I seen your car this morning and it looks mint but unfortunately it's more than I was wanting to spend, it's a shame I wasn't looking 2 years ago.

Thanks anyway.

[Scott]

Oof, that's bloody lovely. Are you flogging it to get the CSL, or keeping both?

Is Das Chin's CSL still for sale?

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11973

I'm selling the Maserati to fund my house extension, which isn't due to start till the end of the year, so will no doubt end up running both for a while.

Yeah Nick's car is still for sale, made him what I thought was a very fair offer this morning but unfortunately he's wanting too much for it. It's a shame we couldn't come to an agreement as it really is the one I want.

[derek]

Hi Derek, I seen your car this morning and it looks mint but unfortunately it's more than I was wanting to spend, it's a shame I wasn't looking 2 years ago.

Thanks anyway.
i would take the Maserati to make up the short fall:whistle: Cracking car looks superb!

[mattCSLnut]

Welcome aboard :thumbs: Stunning Masser in superb colour combo :smokin:
If you're hoping to bag a decent Cecil in the low £20Ks you might struggle a bit as prices have moved north since last year.
Best of luck hunting.

[Scott]

i would take the Maserati to make up the short fall:whistle: Cracking car looks superb!

So you want cash AND the Maserati for the CSL?

Deal!

:whistle:

[Scott]

Welcome aboard :thumbs: Stunning Masser in superb colour combo :smokin:
If you're hoping to bag a decent Cecil in the low £20Ks you might struggle a bit as prices have moved north since last year.
Best of luck hunting.

Thanks, yeah it will be a shame to see it go as it really is stunning in the flesh.

I wouldn't say prices have moved in the last 6 months though.

[Chappers]

Hi! :smt039

My name is Chappers (David Chapman) and I have just finished paying for my CSL! It's a car I've wanted ever since I saw it on Top Gear's Isle of Man review.

After a bad experience with a nameless but frequent seller of CSLs in 2012, I was put off getting one due to a revless and clutch-slurry test drive at a time when I would have had to sell my current car to buy the CSL, the drive left me cold and I enjoyed the drive home in the Noble so much I forgot about them for a while.

Times have however changed for the better and having sold my cheapo runaround E36 328i following a fit of rage with a seized caliper, I decided it was time to look at getting something a bit nicer for my everyday usage. I started looking at Megane 250s and realised I wasn't far off E92 M3 territory, so started looking at those and to be honest they left me a bit cold. A lovely all-round car but they didn't match my personality. So I started wondering, I'm already at the bottom end of the E92 market, how much more is a CSL?

Spotted Das Chin's car for sale and started doing my research. The rest as they say is history. I collect at the weekend and will be posting pictures on Monday!

[0836whimper]

Welcome Chappers, glad you took the plunge.

As a daily eh ? Trips to garden centre will be fun.

Enjoy (and don't crunch your flippers !)

Mark

[Marv968]

Hi! :smt039

Spotted Das Chin's car for sale and started doing my research. The rest as they say is history. I collect at the weekend and will be posting pictures on Monday!

Welcome to the forum - are you buying Nick's car then?

[LeinsCSL]

Welcome along Chappers, nice car combo with the Noble and your new Cesil