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[weyzi]

Originally Posted by s.mac

i've driven the palmer sport M3's at Bedford and they aren't a patch on the CSL , they dont come close

agree i drove the m3 at palmer sport and not a patch on CSL

[AlexGTT]

Originally Posted by lawsy

The 360 X rs by JRM only has standard brakes and standard suspension too,
Was the CSL on standard suspension and brakes too?

Yep, all standard....................apart from no Cups.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

Has a test at Bedford West Circuit of the CSL (a car from BMW's heritage collection) against a new Evo X, on the basis that they're "about the same price these days - £27K".

The CSL's ultimate lap time seems a bit disappointing at 1m27.8, which is 2s slower than they managed in an E90 M3. Usual complaints about the standard brakes. I was a bit surprised as I'd have thought the CSL should be pretty close to the E90 ?

The EVO was over 1s quicker, but they do concede that the CSL was more fun.

Just found this old thread, Evo CSL 1m 27.4 compared to my best time today of 1m 21.4 secs. I think the AP brakes make no difference as you oly do 2 fast laps so no issue of brake cooling, but I am guessing the suspension upgrade will help grip and braking.

[outnumbered]

That's in the same ballpark as Evo have for the F430 Scud or GT3RS... so either you are a driving god Shimmy, or the Evo guys are not as good as they make out !

[shimmy]

Well you all know the answer to that question


The are crap, obviously and most here would slaughter their poxy times

[83SY]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

Has a test at Bedford West Circuit of the CSL (a car from BMW's heritage collection) against a new Evo X, on the basis that they're "about the same price these days - £27K".

The CSL's ultimate lap time seems a bit disappointing at 1m27.8, which is 2s slower than they managed in an E90 M3. Usual complaints about the standard brakes. I was a bit surprised as I'd have thought the CSL should be pretty close to the E90 ?

The EVO was over 1s quicker, but they do concede that the CSL was more fun.

I've rallied an Evo and driven the new m3. I expect the driver wasn't capable of getting the most out of the CSL, much harder car to drive on the limit + as the guys said cup tyres are a few seconds. CSL in the right hands would be quicker but anyone can drive the an Evo semi quickly

[83SY]

+ as shimmy just highlighted he smashes the Evo times by six seconds!
Evo mag state the standard e46 m3 is three tenths quicker 0-60 than the CSL!
What planet are they on???

[Spooks]

Originally Posted by 83SY

Evo mag state the standard e46 m3 is three tenths quicker 0-60 than the CSL!
What planet are they on???

I have often wondered that as well, both bold text so tested times. What is a realistic 0-60 mph for the CSL?

[digi]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Well you all know the answer to that question


The are crap, obviously and most here would slaughter their poxy times

impressive!!! Now Evo need to get their people some driving lessons.

[Pooky]

Just asked John Barker about this and he texted back to say EVO don't go over the white lines or kerbs on their official times to try to remove different drivers and make the car comparison reliable. Had to point this out to Tiff as well.