Should i convert my M3 E46 to M3 CSL ??? - Page 3

cps · 24-02-2015, 12:11 PM

[quote=ghaithdaker;177565]Hey All ,

So i`ve been on the lookout for hunting for an M3 CSL for ages sadly where i live which is in Dubai , United Arab Emirates.
The CSL Was never introduced to the country except for 2 Peices that were sold in the UAE which both Belong to Royal Sheikhs..
The Painful part is that its soo hard to find a Left Hand Drive CSL

Should i just convert my Car to an OEM CSL?

My Ride is 2006 JP90992Vin which is Last year Production for the E46 M3. Shes in Silver Grey Metallic OEM Color, Red Interior and only has 78000KM .

I found 60% of the CSL Parts on ECS Tuning but as far as for the Airbox , CF Roof , Interior , its hopeless

I'm not as experienced here as some, but I have had both, I had an E46 M3 smg for 6 years and now have a CSL. When I got the CSL i was shocked that the capability of the CSL to go round a corner was in the E46 all that time... I almost felt cheated by BMW, as they could have given that bit with some tweaks to all owners, perhaps that's what a CS owner has? The steering rack I find makes a big difference in agility. I think the lack of weight means you can use that rack, but the extra weight in the standard M3 could make that a handful I expect for average driver ( me)

I guess if you have a car you could make some small mod's but I expect the cost will mount up £££. But and it's a big but! you won't have the noise and that real feeling that a bunch of guys in GMBH sat down and thought. "right how can I make this thing the best I can make it. The only down side for me is I don't drive it often, because you feel you might lose value. Ironic as mine is good, but not perfect, and you only live once. I drove my old E46 everyday. even when I worked for VW group.. I must drive my CSL more this year.. I scrapped together the funds for mine, at the expense of a house extension.. I love it. if you have the funds it's quite special for the money. all the GT3's seem to have shot up and look at the lap time for the GT3 mk1 and the M3CSL I think it's still a bargain, you can feel the attention to detail, does a GT3 have carbon door cards? no.. and so on. There are not many and it's still not in many peoples mind when they think about the Clubsport car.

anyway quite a lot there .. I pondered for ages, drive a couple and decide after. you may not likes the seats

24-02-2015, 12:11 PM	#21
cps Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 24 Casino cash: $953	[quote=ghaithdaker;177565]Hey All , So i`ve been on the lookout for hunting for an M3 CSL for ages sadly where i live which is in Dubai , United Arab Emirates. The CSL Was never introduced to the country except for 2 Peices that were sold in the UAE which both Belong to Royal Sheikhs.. The Painful part is that its soo hard to find a Left Hand Drive CSL Should i just convert my Car to an OEM CSL? My Ride is 2006 JP90992Vin which is Last year Production for the E46 M3. Shes in Silver Grey Metallic OEM Color, Red Interior and only has 78000KM . I found 60% of the CSL Parts on ECS Tuning but as far as for the Airbox , CF Roof , Interior , its hopeless I'm not as experienced here as some, but I have had both, I had an E46 M3 smg for 6 years and now have a CSL. When I got the CSL i was shocked that the capability of the CSL to go round a corner was in the E46 all that time... I almost felt cheated by BMW, as they could have given that bit with some tweaks to all owners, perhaps that's what a CS owner has? The steering rack I find makes a big difference in agility. I think the lack of weight means you can use that rack, but the extra weight in the standard M3 could make that a handful I expect for average driver ( me) I guess if you have a car you could make some small mod's but I expect the cost will mount up £££. But and it's a big but! you won't have the noise and that real feeling that a bunch of guys in GMBH sat down and thought. "right how can I make this thing the best I can make it. The only down side for me is I don't drive it often, because you feel you might lose value. Ironic as mine is good, but not perfect, and you only live once. I drove my old E46 everyday. even when I worked for VW group.. I must drive my CSL more this year.. I scrapped together the funds for mine, at the expense of a house extension.. I love it. if you have the funds it's quite special for the money. all the GT3's seem to have shot up and look at the lap time for the GT3 mk1 and the M3CSL I think it's still a bargain, you can feel the attention to detail, does a GT3 have carbon door cards? no.. and so on. There are not many and it's still not in many peoples mind when they think about the Clubsport car. anyway quite a lot there .. I pondered for ages, drive a couple and decide after. you may not likes the seats