Hi and a Quick Question

benny.c · 21-07-2011, 02:11 PM

Hi chaps. Just signed up and hope to be searching seriously for a CSL soon

I'm thinking about swapping my E30 M3 Evo II for a CSL as I'm just not using the E30. I've got a 2 year old lad and I'm finding weekend car stuff has taken a bit of a back seat lately and I'd rather have a nice daily driver than weekend toy. I only do about 5K miles a year and don't have a daily commute so I'm thinking a CSL would be the prefect choice - fast, fun but practical enough for some family duties. I thought a low price, high miler would be the way to go so I don't get too precious over it and depreciation would be kept to a minimum.

Anyhoo, I've got no concerns about getting a two year old in the back, but if we have another baby I've no doubt it would be a PITA to regularly take it in and out of a rearward facing seat. So my question is, can the CSL seats be swapped for regular M3 or aftermarket Recaro seats easily enough? I'm thinking I could buy a second hand reclining set, fit them for maybe a year until the baby is in a forward facing seat and then punt them on.

I did the same thing in my old car (a Mustang) and it was easy enough although I had to keep the occupancy sensor for the passenger side stuffed under the seat as it wouldn't go in to the new seat.

Ta

21-07-2011, 02:11 PM	#1
benny.c Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $288	Hi and a Quick Question Hi chaps. Just signed up and hope to be searching seriously for a CSL soon I'm thinking about swapping my E30 M3 Evo II for a CSL as I'm just not using the E30. I've got a 2 year old lad and I'm finding weekend car stuff has taken a bit of a back seat lately and I'd rather have a nice daily driver than weekend toy. I only do about 5K miles a year and don't have a daily commute so I'm thinking a CSL would be the prefect choice - fast, fun but practical enough for some family duties. I thought a low price, high miler would be the way to go so I don't get too precious over it and depreciation would be kept to a minimum. Anyhoo, I've got no concerns about getting a two year old in the back, but if we have another baby I've no doubt it would be a PITA to regularly take it in and out of a rearward facing seat. So my question is, can the CSL seats be swapped for regular M3 or aftermarket Recaro seats easily enough? I'm thinking I could buy a second hand reclining set, fit them for maybe a year until the baby is in a forward facing seat and then punt them on. I did the same thing in my old car (a Mustang) and it was easy enough although I had to keep the occupancy sensor for the passenger side stuffed under the seat as it wouldn't go in to the new seat. Ta