Anyone gone from CSL to 1M?

billyboysm3 · 13-02-2014, 07:58 AM

Been after a 1M for the last year or so.

Not had the pleasure of driving mine for 8 months as waiting on a new engine, fingers crossed fitting will take place start of March, yes 2014.

Once new engine fitted Im thinking 1M & E46 M3 track slag.

Monkey said I can test drive the one's he has in stock.

Anyone had the pleasure of owning one?

Billy

**Mike R** · 13-02-2014, 09:36 AM

Gareth Lloyd went from CSL to 1M and he loves it. All he has done is fit Nitrons and bigger front discs (retaining the OE calliper). He even uses standard pads and recons it is just amazing.

I'm sure he will have a chat with you about it if you want?

Das Chin · 13-02-2014, 10:40 AM

I would wait til you get the cesil back. drive it and then make the call.

I drove an orange 1M and it was good. not a CSL though. it was quick, modern, comfy etc but soulless compared to a CSL. lack of noise plus the engine runs out of revs too quick as 3 litre blown.

don't get me wrong it was awesome and would be a great road car.

**alexk** · 13-02-2014, 11:34 AM

I personally found the 1M very boring.
My Z4 is certainly more interesting, faster and with less turbo lag (see DCT gearbox).
The Z4 is very loud in comparison too. The 1M has no noise.
2nd gear 130km/h with the 1M.
What were they thinking ?
I think 3rd gear can do 200km/h

Levente · 13-02-2014, 04:28 PM

no offense but only a fool would change from csl to 1m.

**DazBlackCSL** · 13-02-2014, 04:29 PM

Terryb did that move, CSL-1M ( or was it something else ) !!

See your logic though and makes sense, great daily road car, and more focused track day warrior to abuse for the same pennies more or less

**JezP** · 13-02-2014, 04:41 PM

Octainejunkee currently owns a csl and a 1m also, dont think he logs in here much though might be worth a pm Billy if you want to get he's thoughts.

**shimmy** · 13-02-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

Terryb did that move, CSL-1M ( or was it something else ) !!

See your logic though and makes sense, great daily road car, and more focused track day warrior to abuse for the same pennies more or less

Terry did CSL-GT3-E92M3-1M-E92M3..... Tells you something!

Equinox · 13-02-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

Gareth Lloyd went from CSL to 1M and he loves it. All he has done is fit Nitrons and bigger front discs (retaining the OE calliper). He even uses standard pads and recons it is just amazing.

I'm sure he will have a chat with you about it if you want?

Gareth still has a very soft spot for a CSL, he does love his 1M though, its a daily drive for him and I think his CSL was showing signs of age tbh so that prompted a change. A work colleague fancied a 1M and drove Gareths ( and then was driven in his too ) loved it and got one, I've sold Gareth some Eibach springs so he can look after his Nitrons and make correct top mounts for it during the winter. Clearly a very able car as the CSL is, I only wish I could drive one at 50% of what Gareth does.... :-(

terryb · 13-02-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Terry did CSL-GT3-E92M3-1M-E92M3..... Tells you something!

Nearly right Shimmy, I went CSL to GT3 but at the same time had X6 to 1M to E92 M3.

I had my 1M remapped by DMS. It put out 415/475 and was very, very fast. But I moved it on for the M3 and the M3 is the best all-round car I've ever owned. Mine has competition pack with DCT and it is just so good it's unbelievable.

I wouldn't compare the 1M to the CSL as they are for different purposes. The GT3 is the only one like the CSL.

The manual box in the 1M isn't that great either, it's kind of springy in its operation. Pity it's not like the GT 3 box. However the acceleration of the 1M was just plain crazy, big smiles and Supercar performance

If you're dead set on a 1M then I don't think you'll be disappointed as they look awesome and are great fun! but I would always recommend the E92 M3 especially with its NA V8 and the DCT box is sublime

13-02-2014, 07:58 AM	#1
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,001 Casino cash: $25206	Anyone gone from CSL to 1M? Been after a 1M for the last year or so. Not had the pleasure of driving mine for 8 months as waiting on a new engine, fingers crossed fitting will take place start of March, yes 2014. Once new engine fitted Im thinking 1M & E46 M3 track slag. Monkey said I can test drive the one's he has in stock. Anyone had the pleasure of owning one? Billy

13-02-2014, 09:36 AM	#2
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,586 Casino cash: $17602	Gareth Lloyd went from CSL to 1M and he loves it. All he has done is fit Nitrons and bigger front discs (retaining the OE calliper). He even uses standard pads and recons it is just amazing. I'm sure he will have a chat with you about it if you want? __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

13-02-2014, 10:40 AM	#3
Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	I would wait til you get the cesil back. drive it and then make the call. I drove an orange 1M and it was good. not a CSL though. it was quick, modern, comfy etc but soulless compared to a CSL. lack of noise plus the engine runs out of revs too quick as 3 litre blown. don't get me wrong it was awesome and would be a great road car. __________________ 996 GT3 mk2 Guards Red

13-02-2014, 11:34 AM	#4
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,786 Casino cash: $29981	I personally found the 1M very boring. My Z4 is certainly more interesting, faster and with less turbo lag (see DCT gearbox). The Z4 is very loud in comparison too. The 1M has no noise. 2nd gear 130km/h with the 1M. What were they thinking ? I think 3rd gear can do 200km/h __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

13-02-2014, 04:28 PM	#5
Levente S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany, Münich Posts: 284 Casino cash: $2085	no offense but only a fool would change from csl to 1m. __________________ www.dlevente3d.hu

13-02-2014, 04:29 PM	#6
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Terryb did that move, CSL-1M ( or was it something else ) !! See your logic though and makes sense, great daily road car, and more focused track day warrior to abuse for the same pennies more or less __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

13-02-2014, 04:41 PM	#7
JezP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: sw london Posts: 296 Casino cash: $6123	Octainejunkee currently owns a csl and a 1m also, dont think he logs in here much though might be worth a pm Billy if you want to get he's thoughts.