CSL keyring dimensions and photos

NZ_M3 · 24-06-2014, 12:25 PM

Okay, I have been thinking about making a replica keyring (or a veriation of it in carbon) for myself ... I have actually already made the carbon insert, but I sort of need the dimensions and what the back of the keyring looks like. Would anyone here with one be so kind as to snap a few photos of the front and back of it and perhaps provide some overall dimensions, thickness and the size of the "M3 CSL" insignia for me perhaps?? Thank you : )

karbonkid · 24-06-2014, 02:44 PM

Watch the market get flooded soon

You could borrow mine for the weekend... however I've never been fortunate enough to get my hands on one (yet)

**alexk** · 24-06-2014, 09:18 PM

Hi Tom.

The keyring shape (as also on the E46 M3 keyring) resemble the front fender grilles shape.

Here we go.

The thickness is 4mm.

The main issue of the CSL keyring is the weight.
It is too heavy, unlike the rest of the car.

What are you considering doing ?
I would love a CSL keyring replica made of aluminium.
I have a friend that designs and produces various cnc-machined parts (top mounts etc).
Should I ask him to design it in CAD and then we could produce some of them which would be superlight ?

Chappers · 24-06-2014, 10:28 PM

I'd love one of these. Would it possible to make it aluminium with some kind of carbon inlay?

**alexk** · 24-06-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers

I'd love one of these. Would it possible to make it aluminium with some kind of carbon inlay?

Like the original

**shimmy** · 24-06-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

Like the original

So why would it be any lighter than the current one?

**alexk** · 24-06-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

So why would it be any lighter than the current one?

It is not aluminium but some iron alloy (soft).

**shimmy** · 24-06-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

Like the original

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappers

I'd love one of these. Would it possible to make it aluminium with some kind of carbon inlay?

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

It is not aluminium but some iron alloy (soft).

I've got an M3 one and it seems to work ok

Yanto · 24-06-2014, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

The main issue of the CSL keyring is the weight.
It is too heavy, unlike the rest of the car.

Alternatively, skip the desert course or have a good shit before your hot lap ?

Chappers · 25-06-2014, 12:03 AM

to be honest I like a nice heavy keyring, makes it feel high quality rather than potentially flimsy/cheap

24-06-2014, 12:25 PM	#1
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	CSL keyring dimensions and photos Okay, I have been thinking about making a replica keyring (or a veriation of it in carbon) for myself ... I have actually already made the carbon insert, but I sort of need the dimensions and what the back of the keyring looks like. Would anyone here with one be so kind as to snap a few photos of the front and back of it and perhaps provide some overall dimensions, thickness and the size of the "M3 CSL" insignia for me perhaps?? Thank you : )

24-06-2014, 02:44 PM	#2
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Watch the market get flooded soon You could borrow mine for the weekend... however I've never been fortunate enough to get my hands on one (yet) __________________

24-06-2014, 09:18 PM	#3
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,786 Casino cash: $29971	Hi Tom. The keyring shape (as also on the E46 M3 keyring) resemble the front fender grilles shape. Here we go. The thickness is 4mm. The main issue of the CSL keyring is the weight. It is too heavy, unlike the rest of the car. What are you considering doing ? I would love a CSL keyring replica made of aluminium. I have a friend that designs and produces various cnc-machined parts (top mounts etc). Should I ask him to design it in CAD and then we could produce some of them which would be superlight ? __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

24-06-2014, 10:28 PM	#4
Chappers S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 388 Casino cash: $9894	I'd love one of these. Would it possible to make it aluminium with some kind of carbon inlay?

25-06-2014, 12:03 AM	#10
Chappers S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 388 Casino cash: $9894	to be honest I like a nice heavy keyring, makes it feel high quality rather than potentially flimsy/cheap