CSL Splitter difference - new vs old - photos

NZ_M3 · 03-12-2009, 09:24 PM

Okay, rather than spamming Mark's for sale thread, I thought I'd put the photo reference up here in technical area (mods if you feel this should be elsewhere, please feel free to move it - thanks!!)

original thread discussion:
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...newpost&t=3160

On with the photos:

Original label:

New label:

Original splitters (notice the taller overlap extension - the part that tucks into the bumper)

New Splitter (notice the shorter overlap extension)

Original Splitter bottom (2 rivet holes)

New Splitter bottom (4 rivet holes) - note the 2 outer holes are in the exact same place as the original splitter.

mattCSLnut · 03-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Top stuff

U know what they say, pictures speak a thousand words

phat///M3 · 05-12-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks for posting that up mate, mmm CF lovely.

**shimmy** · 16-12-2009, 10:05 PM

great info

does anybody know how to identify an original CSL bumper when off the car?

NZ_M3 · 16-12-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

does anybody know how to identify an original CSL bumper when off the car?

Original as in that it's the original bumper from the car or original as in that it's not a replica?

**shimmy** · 16-12-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

Original as in that it's the original bumper from the car or original as in that it's not a replica?

not a replica but OEM BMW CSL bumper

madcsl · 24-06-2011, 01:59 PM

Can I ask if you could fit the new splitter securely? I destroyed a splitter, ordered a new splitter from a UK dealer (half the local price) and asked my Sydney dealer to fit it. They initially suggested I had a replica part because the shape and size were different and when fitted the overlap is insufficient so you see small gaps and the splitter is a little loose (you rphotos are helpful as my old and new part badges are identical to the ones in your photograph, including the change from 2 to 4 holes). Up shot is BMW Sydney are convinced BMW parts Europe are supplying the wrong splitters and they are trying to source the correct older style, even if they have the same part number. How did you resolve the gaps?

Many thanks.

s.mac · 24-06-2011, 08:42 PM

Toplad this may answer your query

toplad · 26-06-2011, 08:37 PM

I have an answer, but not one you want to hear

You can't reslove the gaps

I've have the crap type(new) and have tested the old type(cheers s.mac), the old type fit better, these are the ones to have.

**shimmy** · 26-06-2011, 09:16 PM

I have two that I thought were reps but looking at this thread they may be later type.

They fit so bad at 140moph at Snett they popped out the top edge

03-12-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	CSL Splitter difference - new vs old - photos (Now also include bumpers - oem vs rep) Okay, rather than spamming Mark's for sale thread, I thought I'd put the photo reference up here in technical area (mods if you feel this should be elsewhere, please feel free to move it - thanks!!) original thread discussion: http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...newpost&t=3160 On with the photos: Original label: New label: Original splitters (notice the taller overlap extension - the part that tucks into the bumper) New Splitter (notice the shorter overlap extension) Original Splitter bottom (2 rivet holes) New Splitter bottom (4 rivet holes) - note the 2 outer holes are in the exact same place as the original splitter. Last edited by NZ_M3; 16-12-2009 at 11:27 PM.

05-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#3
phat///M3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 946 Casino cash: $4049	Thanks for posting that up mate, mmm CF lovely. __________________ ///M3 CB/BLK Alcantara ~ OEM BABY ~ H&R ¦ Brembo ¦ Eisenmann ¦ CSL Bootlid ¦ CSL Interior ¦ CSL Diffuser ¦ CSL Bumper ¦ CSL Wheels ¦ AC Schnitzer ¦ Rogue Engineering ¦ Recaro

26-06-2011, 09:16 PM	#10
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I have two that I thought were reps but looking at this thread they may be later type. They fit so bad at 140moph at Snett they popped out the top edge __________________ .

03-12-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Top stuff U know what they say, pictures speak a thousand words

16-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	great info does anybody know how to identify an original CSL bumper when off the car?

24-06-2011, 01:59 PM	#7
madcsl Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 6 Casino cash: $279	Can I ask if you could fit the new splitter securely? I destroyed a splitter, ordered a new splitter from a UK dealer (half the local price) and asked my Sydney dealer to fit it. They initially suggested I had a replica part because the shape and size were different and when fitted the overlap is insufficient so you see small gaps and the splitter is a little loose (you rphotos are helpful as my old and new part badges are identical to the ones in your photograph, including the change from 2 to 4 holes). Up shot is BMW Sydney are convinced BMW parts Europe are supplying the wrong splitters and they are trying to source the correct older style, even if they have the same part number. How did you resolve the gaps? Many thanks.

24-06-2011, 08:42 PM	#8
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	Toplad this may answer your query

26-06-2011, 08:37 PM	#9
toplad S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 312 Casino cash: $5499	I have an answer, but not one you want to hear You can't reslove the gaps I've have the crap type(new) and have tested the old type(cheers s.mac), the old type fit better, these are the ones to have.