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

**glendog74** · 21-07-2011, 02:52 PM

Welcome Benny

I'm pretty sure you can swap in a set of standard M3 seats to the CSL as all the fixtures/seat rails are the same i believe.

The rear CSL bench can be removed within 5 minutes once you've done it a couple of times. Here's a guide:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4417

benny.c · 21-07-2011, 03:20 PM

Good stuff. I think I've got all the predicted objections from my wife sorted then

mattCSLnut · 22-07-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by benny.c

Good stuff. I think I've got all the predicted objections from my wife sorted then

I like your thinking

Welcome to the nut house Benny

benny.c · 22-07-2011, 12:23 AM

I've found from bitter experience that it pays to plan ahead in these situations

Bounce · 22-07-2011, 07:54 AM

Welcome to the register Benny

mattCSLnut · 22-07-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by benny.c

I've found from bitter experience that it pays to plan ahead in these situations

We live & learn Benny

benny.c · 22-07-2011, 07:13 PM

Cheers for the welcome chaps. Time to get the Evo II advertised

jsk · 22-07-2011, 11:58 PM

Welcome and good luck with the car sales! Sensible natural progression.

U should get a keen price on your e30 if it is a low mileage good history example.

benny.c · 23-07-2011, 12:17 AM

Good history but 150k miles - still running fantastic though. Low mileage examples have gone for bonkers prices recently.

It's a nice car - 1 of the 50 UK supplied cars, Macao Blue, Cecotto alloys. Just not using it though. I already know it'll be one of those cars where you look back in ten years and think, "I should have kept that one", but hey ho, you can't keep 'em all.

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

21-07-2011, 02:52 PM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Welcome Benny I'm pretty sure you can swap in a set of standard M3 seats to the CSL as all the fixtures/seat rails are the same i believe. The rear CSL bench can be removed within 5 minutes once you've done it a couple of times. Here's a guide: http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4417 __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

21-07-2011, 03:20 PM	#3
benny.c Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $288	Good stuff. I think I've got all the predicted objections from my wife sorted then

22-07-2011, 12:23 AM	#5
benny.c Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $288	I've found from bitter experience that it pays to plan ahead in these situations

22-07-2011, 07:54 AM	#6
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Welcome to the register Benny

22-07-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
benny.c Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $288	Cheers for the welcome chaps. Time to get the Evo II advertised

22-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#9
jsk Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: worcester Posts: 20 Casino cash: $496	Welcome and good luck with the car sales! Sensible natural progression. U should get a keen price on your e30 if it is a low mileage good history example.

23-07-2011, 12:17 AM	#10
benny.c Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $288	Good history but 150k miles - still running fantastic though. Low mileage examples have gone for bonkers prices recently. It's a nice car - 1 of the 50 UK supplied cars, Macao Blue, Cecotto alloys. Just not using it though. I already know it'll be one of those cars where you look back in ten years and think, "I should have kept that one", but hey ho, you can't keep 'em all.