How do you know the build number of your car ?

[Yanto]

Per title folks...

NJ advertises this one as 362...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1711315.htm

chassis number ? :smt102

[DuncanR]

Per title folks...

NJ advertises this one as 362...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1711315.htm

chassis number ? :smt102

On the registration doc under ...chassis number, my Chassis number ends JC98374, so my build number is 374

[mattCSLnut]

Per title folks...

NJ advertises this one as 362...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1711315.htm

chassis number ? :smt102
Good question as I thought they weren't individually numbered :smt017 Maybe call NJ and ask him :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

On the registration doc under ...chassis number, my Chassis number ends JC98374, so my build number is 374
Seriously ??? In that case I have one of the early ones JC98*048* ... Build date July 2003 but registered 1st of Sep. 2003

[Dan]

Seriously ??? In that case I have one of the early ones JC98*048* ... Build date July 2003 but registered 1st of Sep. 2003

Mine is build date June 2003 I think Matt, don't know when it was registered though? It's on a '53 plate as you know :)

I'll have to have a look at my Chassis number and see what it ends in, see how far away it is from yours as it could be an early car too!?

Going on this thread and if what Duncan says is accuarate and the correct way of telling then it would be nice to compile a list to see how many genuine CSL's we have on the forum out of the original UK 422! :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Mine is build date June 2003 I think Matt, don't know when it was registered though? It's on a '53 plate as you know :)

I'll have to have a look at my Chassis number and see what it ends in, see how far away it is from yours as it could be an early car too!?

Going on this thread and if what Duncan says is accuarate and the correct way of telling then it would be nice to compile a list to see how many genuine CSL's we have on the forum out of the original UK 422! :thumbs:

V5 or the small window in your windshield will revel the important chassis details. It'll most certainly be JC98*** ;)
Yep, agree with compiling a list as it would be interesting to see if 001 is still with us and about + that Top Gear BMW Press Office car must be in the low 10's :thumbs: ... time to deploy Shimmy me think :whistle:

[Yanto]

Mines 150...

looks like they built all the SG ones first and used the left over bits for the SB's then :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[edylcreyob]

That can't be right as mine was built December 03 but has chassis number ending in 383

[DuncanR]

Mines 150...

looks like they built all the SG ones first and used the left over bits for the SB's then :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

In the words of Clarkson ...COCK !

[glendog74]

This old chesnut has been discussed before:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2186&highlight=build+number

&

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2383&highlight=build+number

I know my car was built on the 2 Dec 2003. Your dealer can give you similar info and a full spec sheet of your car as it originally left the factory. :thumbs:

My car originally left the factory with those horrid 'bling' chrome 19" M3 wheels. Thankfully the second owner sorted that out with CSL items.

[mattCSLnut]

Mines 150...

looks like they built all the SG ones first and used the left over bits for the SB's then :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:
:hahaha: :smt005 :hahaha:

[DuncanR]

Going on this thread and if what Duncan says is accuarate and the correct way of telling then it would be nice to compile a list to see how many genuine CSL's we have on the forum out of the original UK 422! :thumbs:
Dont listen to him, he talks fluent bollox !!

I have Andy of Murketts on the case already ! My cars birthday was 29-10-03

[mattCSLnut]

This old chesnut has been discussed before:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2186&highlight=build+number

&

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2383&highlight=build+number

I know my car was built on the 2 Dec 2003. Your dealer can give you similar info and a full spec sheet of your car as it originally left the factory. :thumbs:

My car originally left the factory with those horrid 'bling' chrome 19" M3 wheels. Thankfully the second owner sorted that out with CSL items.
You've been here too long yer old G-Dog ;) seen it all... heard it all :hahaha:
My SG CSL also had that wheel option from new... (792) * M Double Spoke 67M 8/9.5 JX19 ... thankfully rectified by subsequent owner :thumbs:

What are these option: 853 * Instrument Panel Letter ? and 818 * Battert Switch ? :smt017

[glendog74]

What are these option: 853 * Instrument Panel Letter ? and 818 * Battert Switch ? :smt017

Probably the 'M' logo on the instrument cluster & at a guess the lighter weight CSL 12V battery? Maybe...! :smt102

[DuncanR]

CSL Miami stikes again,:supz: maybe this

http://www.autohausaz.com/bmw-auto-parts/bmw-vehicle-identification-numbers.html


or this http://www.vehicleidentificationnumber.com/bmw.html

will shed some light, Im not too good at working this s**t out though, as I have my car down as made in Japan in 1988 !:clown:

[TMAQ]

This old chesnut has been discussed before:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2186&highlight=build+number

&

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2383&highlight=build+number

I know my car was built on the 2 Dec 2003. Your dealer can give you similar info and a full spec sheet of your car as it originally left the factory. :thumbs:

My car originally left the factory with those horrid 'bling' chrome 19" M3 wheels. Thankfully the second owner sorted that out with CSL items.

mine was also spec'd with bling. 2nd owner sorted them out however :whistle:

think my baby is #25

[mattCSLnut]

Probably the 'M' logo on the instrument cluster & at a guess the lighter weight CSL 12V battery? Maybe...! :smt102

BMW were really scraping the bottom of the barrel to be listing these as options :hahaha: It's like saying "Four black & round tyres" option and "Carbon Roof " option :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

mine was also spec'd with bling. 2nd owner sorted them out however :whistle:

think my baby is #25

She's an early bird :beer:

[mole]

She's an early bird :beer:

Full of problems :hahaha:

[TMAQ]

Full of problems :hahaha:


:wanker: ;)... early ones they took care putting together, they lost enthusiasm with moles

[mole]

:wanker: ;)... early ones they took care putting together, they lost enthusiasm with moles

Even so, the early ones were slower, almost as slow as the black ones :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Full of problems :hahaha:
LOL! :smt037 You two never stop ? :smt014 :smt064

[mole]

LOL! :smt037 You two never stop ? :smt014 :smt064

:whistle::gayfight:

[mattCSLnut]

:whistle::gayfight:
Yeah :gayfight: ... get a room, the pair of You :smt008

[glendog74]

Full of problems :hahaha:

:wanker: ;)... early ones they took care putting together, they lost enthusiasm with moles

Actually the early ones did have a few more issues... Sorry TMAQ :gayfight:

[cslgirl]

Mine had the bling wheels too

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=23

I know which ones I prefer.

[mattCSLnut]

Mine had the bling wheels too

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=23

I know which ones I prefer.
So you had the pleasure of dumping them in favour of the Proper wheels ? :hahaha:

[mole]

Actually the early ones did have a few more issues... Sorry TMAQ :gayfight:

GUTTED TMAQ :blalalala:

[TMAQ]

Actually the early ones did have a few more issues... Sorry TMAQ :gayfight:

GUTTED TMAQ :blalalala:

what does he know, he's got homo wheels :blalalala:;)

[Roland]

Even so, the early ones were slower, almost as slow as the black ones :whistle:
I don't think so!
First of all CSL started with JB98... and changed to JC98.....
So my one is a JB98021, what means it a realy early one. 06.05.2003
I have the option 902 what means press-car.
They didn't give a slow one to the press, if you know what i mean.
:thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

I don't think so!
First of all CSL started with JB98... and changed to JC98.....
So my one is a JB98021, what means it a realy early one. 06.05.2003
I have the option 902 what means press-car.
They didn't give a slow one to the press, if you know what i mean.
:thumbs:

:thumbs: Ahh the Super Fast pre production, hand finished ones, fettled by BMW PR guys :beer: LHD ? or one of the "Bargain Basement" UK RHD imports ? :whistle:

[Roland]

:thumbs: Ahh the Super Fast pre production, hand finished ones, fettled by BMW PR guys :beer: LHD ? or one of the "Bargain Basement" UK RHD imports ? :whistle:

it's a german LHD :thumbs:

[TMAQ]

I don't think so!
First of all CSL started with JB98... and changed to JC98.....
So my one is a JB98021, what means it a realy early one. 06.05.2003
I have the option 902 what means press-car.
They didn't give a slow one to the press, if you know what i mean.
:thumbs:


mine starts with JC, later one then :hahaha:. i think i have option 902, explains why its faster than moles ;)

[Roland]

We should think about kind of book about all the CSL's.

I've had one for my Z1. The book showed every single car, production date, options and what country it was going to.

[mattCSLnut]

it's a german lhd :thumbs:
:thumbs: sehr gut :beer:

[Roland]

mine starts with JC, later one then :hahaha:. i think i have option 902, explains why its faster than moles ;)

I'm sure they've had english press-cars too.

[TMAQ]

I'm sure they've had english press-cars too.


mine doesn't really have 902. i dont think so anyway :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

We should think about kind of book about all the CSL's.

I've had one for my Z1. The book showed every single car, production date, options and what country it was going to.


I like your idea of a CSL book :thumbs: I've been toying with the idea myself for a while. Very time consuming to do it RIGHT but I'm willing to contribute www.mattharvey.net :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

I'm sure they've had english press-cars too.

Yep there were :thumbs: Here's a picture of the one that was featured on "Top Gear" that recently SOLD again, on here I think

[Bounce]

That can't be right as mine was built December 03 but has chassis number ending in 383Thats about right then,being December is the last month BMW built CSLs.;),but i have heard of CSL owners phoning BMW about build numbers and codes and getting no where,BMW say the CSL wasn,t numbered and cars were taken on and off the production line which buggerd the vin codes up.

[Kev.H]

JC98131 SEPT i think mine was built

[grumps]

443 dec 03

[sailorbaz]

I'm going to burst the bubble here as my Chassis number is 500+...

Mine was built in week 51, registered July 04, so a very late one.

[DuncanR]

I'm going to burst the bubble here as my Chassis number is 500+...

Mine was built in week 51, registered July 04, so a very late one.
That makes it a bog standard M3 mate ... with odd CSL bits bolted on ...sorry !:hahaha:

[glendog74]

That makes it a bog standard M3 mate ... with odd CSL bits bolted on ...sorry !:hahaha:

Yeah - sorry Baz, you're an imposter! :hahaha:

[Bounce]

That makes it a bog standard M3 mate ... with odd CSL bits bolted on ...sorry !:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[sailorbaz]

Oh, cheers lads. I'll get me coat!!! :hahaha:

[Yanto]

Baz's Car before SG Spray (http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1796776.htm)

:hahaha::hahaha:

[s.mac]

:smt046