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my M3 CSL
I started sometime ago a calendar type thread about my CSL which I stopped updating.
I think I will put this calendar here and start posting the updates here ;) A few things about my CSL. My CSL is a Swiss version CSL, it has been sold and driven June of 2004. It has automatic clima, rain sensor, radio cd, xenon lights and speed limiter removal. Being a Swiss CSL also means it does not have the front license plate holder, as our plates here are tiny and amazing ! I got my CSL October 2008 with 44k km on the clock. It had one owner. It's a Silvergrey car (the fast ones) http://www.clubcsl.com/images/clubcsl/m3-csl-home.jpg Today the car has 92k km and a few modifications. - AP racing front and rear brakes (front CP5555 with PF discs and Pagid RS14 / rear AP calipers with OEM discs and Pagid RS14) - Powerflex ARB bushes front and rear - GC racing front wishbone bushes - Powerflex rear trailing arm bushes - Supersprint Race lightweight backbox - Ohlins TTX suspension with GC front top mounts, GC front ARB drop links, AST rear top mounts and Eibach springs - Recaro bottom cushion in the driver's seat |
25.04.2012
Here are two photos of the recaro cushion
It turned very good, as I am tall. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120425-00036.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120425-00037.jpg |
30.04.2012
Working on the rear brakes.
The securing bolt had been damaged and I had to get it out the hard way. Lost many hours. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/DSC00150.JPG Then, I installed new OEM discs and Pagid RS14 pads. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/DSC00151.jpg |
05.05.2012
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30.05.2012
I created an AUX IN module and then connected it to the radio cd.
The circuit is quite simple and costs around 15 EUR to make. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/DSC00180-1400.JPG |
31.08.2012
So on 31st August 2012 I started the big project of replacing all the bushes and spherical joints of the rear axle.
Here is the picture of the cracked bush. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120831-00450.jpg |
05.09.2012
The axle is out.
Getting ready to remove the rear suspension. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120905-00453.jpg In the meantime, I will remove all the rust and repaint the parts. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120905-00455.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120905-00456.jpg |
06.09.2012
The rear suspension was taken out.
Here during the process :) http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120906-00459.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20120906-00460.jpg |
13.10.2012
The bolts adjusting the camber had seized.
After a lot of hours... I cut them out. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121012-00001.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121013-00003.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121013-00007.jpg |
15.10.2012
Courtesy of my brother, I received the special tools of BMW and replaced the bushes.
A heatgun is needed. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121015-00008.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121015-00010.jpg |
18.10.2013
The rear axle carrier needed quite some work to take the rust out and repaint it.
Here with the antirust color http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121017-00016.jpg Then painted black. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121017-00017.jpg |
25.10.2012
I installed the new bushes (original BMW).
http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121021-00035.jpg Then I started the assembly. I bolted the 4 arms (aluminium ones). Then I put back the axle carrier on the car. Next was the differential ($*#$#*$U*#$U heavy !!! :moan: ) There was a recall for the differential bolts of the M3 E46 & CSL, as the original bolts were breaking. On the left the new bolt (it doesn't have threads throughout the length) and on the right the old bolt. I installed the new bolts. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/IMG-20121023-00045.jpg I also replaced all other bolts with new ones. |
31.10.2012
Everything was bolted back together.
I also changed the rear ARB drop links and the brake fluid. Two months later and the car is ready... :) |
Beautiful car Alex, I have seen it in Munich:thumbs:, Nice too see you do a lot of work on your own.
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Beautiful CSL. Where did you get the recaro bottom cushion from?
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Great effort Alex and the results looks excellent!
Best |
27.10.2013
Couple of pics after cleaning both cars with clay and polishing.
They look shiny now. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20131026_133141.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20131026_133158.jpg |
Great pics Alex.:thumbs::thumbs:
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Both look excellent Alex.
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Very nice Alex :thumbs:
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Great pictures :thumbs:
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Beautiful!
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Love that front number plate surround
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Great stuff!
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Impressive work !
Congratulations. |
14.12.2013
I don't drive the car very often, but last time I had the gremlins of the alternator coming out (battery light coming on/off randomly) so I decided to take it apart.
http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20131214_193216.jpg Here is the evil part :) http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20131214_193228.jpg Took apart to see if the contact rings and contacts look ok. I suspect the voltage regulator. I will consult my brother. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20131214_202756.jpg http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20131214_202747.jpg |
Nice work mate :smokin:
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Looks like a nice day spent!
Nice work Alex. |
There are worse things to be doing than working with BMW's Greatest engines.
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Beautiful cars. Love that Recaro cushion. How much did it cost you?
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dame - nice work.
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13.03.2014
So back to the rebuild saga.
Here are the thermostat tests -> thread Now here is the picture of my radiator. A lot of dirt. No wonder the cooling system was not performing good. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140313_210610.jpg More updates to follow in the next days. |
16.03.2014
A busy weekend but managed to do a lot of things.
Here is the old vs new water pump. The new pump is slightly different inside, where the bushing is. Also the geometry is slightly different inside. Maybe the flow will be be better (?). http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140315_192811.jpg Here the water pump installed, with new pulleys and belts. Also new thermostat and water hoses. Just being proactive with the water hoses. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140315_203549.jpg The oil radiator was more dirty than the water radiator. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140315_220332.jpg Here both radiators after cleaning them. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140316_095817.jpg Here is the front mask in an AC equipped CSL. It is visible that it is blocking a lot of air. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140315_214106.jpg There are also these silly ducts (like in the efficient dynamics newer models that close when not going fast or stopped). http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140315_214115.jpg Just check here how much surface the fan base and fan itself are blocking. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140315_214718.jpg I binned the fan and here is the end result (like in the non-AC CSLs). The fan is 4.5kg so another weight saving. The problem will be if you want to use the AC when stopped in traffic, but I don't mind as I never do this. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140316_104259.jpg Also, I binned the fan and the fan shroud (more weight savings). Another 1.8kg saved here. http://www.clubcsl.com/CSL/blog/20140316_122115.jpg Then I put the car back together and started it. It will be interesting to see what happens next time I have a trackday and it is hot. |
Alex.........superb, you are a brave man,.
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I have many updates on the temperature issue topic.
I will come back to you in a week or so. Need to sort the bloody front top mounts etc. |
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I've recently swapped out my rad to a new OeM rad and also put in a new viscous fan clutch thingy. |
Very interested to hear the outcome.
Does your a/c still work? Visibly it looks like it will make a big difference to running cooler. |
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How do these flaps work then? Are they attached to a servo? |
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But it is the sitting in traffic bit that worries me |
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