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!

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!