My 1st CSL Experience!

Soundwave · 29-10-2012, 02:55 AM

Hey,

I'm new to the forum but a long time BMW/M3/CSL fan.

At the risk of boring some of you i wanted to share my lasting memory of a CSL that only cemented by long time love of the M3.

I live in Scotland and was driving down to Engerland on the A74 many moons ago. I had been driving a while and decided to take it easy so was sitting on cruise control in the middle lane and pretty much coasting it as the roads were fairly light on traffic.

I always keep a note of what's around me when driving by being a constant mirror watcher, quite anal about it to be honest, but out of nowhere a Carrera S went screaming past my right shoulder and took me completely by surprise and before i had a even a chance to ask myself "What the heck is his rush?" a CSL sonic boomed past me and scared the utter crap out of me and explained the reason for the 911's haste.

I like porkers but have always felt that i only ever see them being driven by people "tootling around" in them even on the motorways and did enjoy seeing one in a rush, more so that a CSL was the reason for its urgency!

I pulled out into the fast lane and tried to keep pace, (i must stress here, that i kept within the speed limit and the roads were empty) as i wanted to see if the CSL could reel in its quarry, i didnt have to push too hard as the motorway was straight for about a half mile and then swooped off to the right at a camber and gave me enough time to see the CSL totally monster the 911 and overtake him and carry on pulling away before i lost sight of both of the cars.

This is sad but i have to admit to getting goose pimples as i watched and as the noise of the CSL started to fade i sat and grinned like a loon! My dad was in the passenger seat and i had to laugh when he turned to me and said "You wouldn't think a BMW could beat a Porsche!".

For me the noise of the CSL at full pelt and the image of a 911 in "fight or flight" mode being humbled was something that has stayed with me to this day.

Would love to read others "fave CSL moment" if you care to share?

Thanks for reading!

**shimmy** · 29-10-2012, 10:33 AM

I got goose pimples reading that (the noise bit)

It is one of the great feeling, buying something that you have lusted after for a while, so much more satisfying than having loads of money and buying what you want relentlessly over and over again.

I think you may love it, it does not disappoint, just make sure you get the one you really want.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 29-10-2012, 10:44 AM

Great read. Was it a slower grey one or stunning black one

_Nathan_ · 29-10-2012, 10:44 AM

Must've been an old 911

Soundwave · 29-10-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Must've been an old 911

I'm not knocking the 911's mind you!

_Nathan_ · 29-10-2012, 07:42 PM

Current Carrera S is 8 seconds faster than CSL to 150

83SY · 29-10-2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Current Carrera S is 8 seconds faster than CSL to 150

We get it Nathan, you really like the 911....

Pip1968 · 29-10-2012, 08:14 PM

What the 991? In which case it also nine years newer.

If it is a Porsche it has to be a GT3 or the RS anyway.

Pip

Bounce · 29-10-2012, 10:48 AM

Welcome to the register matey.My favourite moment in the CSL was when I was driving back to England from Scotland and overtaking a 911 at full tilt,awesome.

**outnumbered** · 29-10-2012, 11:23 AM

Maybe it was this bloke !

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4488668.stm

29-10-2012, 02:55 AM	#1
Soundwave Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 19 Casino cash: $325	My 1st CSL Experience! Hey, I'm new to the forum but a long time BMW/M3/CSL fan. At the risk of boring some of you i wanted to share my lasting memory of a CSL that only cemented by long time love of the M3. I live in Scotland and was driving down to Engerland on the A74 many moons ago. I had been driving a while and decided to take it easy so was sitting on cruise control in the middle lane and pretty much coasting it as the roads were fairly light on traffic. I always keep a note of what's around me when driving by being a constant mirror watcher, quite anal about it to be honest, but out of nowhere a Carrera S went screaming past my right shoulder and took me completely by surprise and before i had a even a chance to ask myself *"What the heck is his rush?"* a CSL sonic boomed past me and scared the utter crap out of me and explained the reason for the 911's haste. I like porkers but have always felt that i only ever see them being driven by people "tootling around" in them even on the motorways and did enjoy seeing one in a rush, more so that a CSL was the reason for its urgency! I pulled out into the fast lane and tried to keep pace, (i must stress here, that i kept within the speed limit and the roads were empty) as i wanted to see if the CSL could reel in its quarry, i didnt have to push too hard as the motorway was straight for about a half mile and then swooped off to the right at a camber and gave me enough time to see the CSL totally monster the 911 and overtake him and carry on pulling away before i lost sight of both of the cars. This is sad but i have to admit to getting goose pimples as i watched and as the noise of the CSL started to fade i sat and grinned like a loon! My dad was in the passenger seat and i had to laugh when he turned to me and said *"You wouldn't think a BMW could beat a Porsche!". For me the noise of the CSL at full pelt and the image of a 911 in "fight or flight"* mode being humbled was something that has stayed with me to this day. Would love to read others "fave CSL moment" if you care to share? Thanks for reading!

29-10-2012, 10:33 AM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I got goose pimples reading that (the noise bit) It is one of the great feeling, buying something that you have lusted after for a while, so much more satisfying than having loads of money and buying what you want relentlessly over and over again. I think you may love it, it does not disappoint, just make sure you get the one you really want. __________________ .

29-10-2012, 10:44 AM	#4
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Must've been an old 911 __________________ Nathan

29-10-2012, 07:42 PM	#6
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Current Carrera S is 8 seconds faster than CSL to 150 __________________ Nathan

29-10-2012, 11:23 AM	#10
outnumbered S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reading Posts: 731 Casino cash: $19587	Maybe it was this bloke ! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4488668.stm __________________ Now with added SG CSL.

29-10-2012, 10:44 AM	#3
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Great read. Was it a slower grey one or stunning black one

29-10-2012, 08:14 PM	#8
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	What the 991? In which case it also nine years newer. If it is a Porsche it has to be a GT3 or the RS anyway. Pip

29-10-2012, 10:48 AM	#9
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Welcome to the register matey.My favourite moment in the CSL was when I was driving back to England from Scotland and overtaking a 911 at full tilt,awesome.