Hey there Mates!

dafoe · 10-02-2012, 12:30 AM

Just wanted to say hi, visiting from the states. Love the CSL, mainly here trying to obtain bits for my M3. Here are my mods, and some pics.

Evolve-R tune, M3AN One Ceramic coated headers, OEM Euro Cats, TCKline S/A Coilvers, H&R front Sway Bar, Alcantara Steering, Dynavin V5, Apex ARC-8's, Turner Subframe Reinforcement, 3.91 gears, Michelin Pilot Super Sports

chrisburns · 10-02-2012, 12:36 AM

Nice car Buddy, looks to be in great order as well - welcome

**shimmy** · 10-02-2012, 12:41 AM

Welcome Dafoe, interesting about the coated headers, do you think this will dramatically lower engine bay temps? And if yes, does it have any adverse affects on the cats or exhaust make up

dafoe · 10-02-2012, 12:43 AM

Thanks! I am obsessed with caring for her! She's a 2001, got her two years ago with 24k miles.

She's got 66k on her now, and NOT my daily driver. That big UGLY 15 passenger van is my daily. Driving the van all week to DC and back makes one appreciate the M3! Fortunately I have some great roads here.

Hey Shimmy!
The ceramic coated headers offer better performance for two reasons, one under hood temps are lower, oils temps seem slighty lower, but the best thing is the scavenging effects of the headers with them ceramic coated. Haven't heard of any negative effects on the cats. I did get those cats from Ebay UK when I installed the headers. Which was a PIA!!!

The headers were coated inside and out.

One of my favorite mods on this car are the lightweight APEX ARC-8's which are 18.8 lbs, and strong! Mated with the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports... WHOA!! FUN!!!

northernjim · 10-02-2012, 01:04 AM

welcom aboard (Willem?

) Dafoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Welcome Dafoe, interesting about the coated headers, do you think this will dramatically lower engine bay temps? And if yes, does it have any adverse affects on the cats or exhaust make up

depends on the gauge of the tubes too

from Zircotec's website... "We have developed a range of ultra high performance thermal barrier coatings that are specifically designed to prevent unwanted heat loss from engine exhaust system components"

It insulates the header and therefore increases exhaust gas speed thru the system- ergo your tips will be hotter than before

I don't think it adversely affects the cats at all -they will warm up quicker if anythng

WRC cars have their cats right in the tips but also are coated in entirety...

KamalRostov · 10-02-2012, 02:12 AM

Welcome... Nice and well kept LSB specimen you've got there.

sailorbaz · 10-02-2012, 07:20 AM

Welcome mate, you do keep your M3 looking minted but then again, you have that lovely weather. :-( Not that I'm jealous at all.

Good luck in finding CSL parts...for sensible money.

Roland · 10-02-2012, 09:53 AM

Welcome m8,

kinda like that colour

dafoe · 10-02-2012, 12:03 PM

Appreciate the warm welcome!

So I found a gutted CSL on ebay, tried to get the guy to dismantle the roof, no go, and no ship.

If he agreed to dismantle, may fly out to ship it back myself! lol

Happy Friday!

azrael · 10-02-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dafoe

Appreciate the warm welcome!

So I found a gutted CSL on ebay, tried to get the guy to dismantle the roof, no go, and no ship.

If he agreed to dismantle, may fly out to ship it back myself! lol

Happy Friday!

Once you've found your feet here I'm sure someone would help in getting one shipped out

10-02-2012, 12:30 AM	#1
dafoe Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 13 Casino cash: $436	Hey there Mates! Just wanted to say hi, visiting from the states. Love the CSL, mainly here trying to obtain bits for my M3. Here are my mods, and some pics. Evolve-R tune, M3AN One Ceramic coated headers, OEM Euro Cats, TCKline S/A Coilvers, H&R front Sway Bar, Alcantara Steering, Dynavin V5, Apex ARC-8's, Turner Subframe Reinforcement, 3.91 gears, Michelin Pilot Super Sports

10-02-2012, 12:41 AM	#3
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Welcome Dafoe, interesting about the coated headers, do you think this will dramatically lower engine bay temps? And if yes, does it have any adverse affects on the cats or exhaust make up __________________ .

10-02-2012, 12:43 AM	#4
dafoe Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 13 Casino cash: $436	Thanks! I am obsessed with caring for her! She's a 2001, got her two years ago with 24k miles. She's got 66k on her now, and NOT my daily driver. That big UGLY 15 passenger van is my daily. Driving the van all week to DC and back makes one appreciate the M3! Fortunately I have some great roads here. Hey Shimmy! The ceramic coated headers offer better performance for two reasons, one under hood temps are lower, oils temps seem slighty lower, but the best thing is the scavenging effects of the headers with them ceramic coated. Haven't heard of any negative effects on the cats. I did get those cats from Ebay UK when I installed the headers. Which was a PIA!!! The headers were coated inside and out. One of my favorite mods on this car are the lightweight APEX ARC-8's which are 18.8 lbs, and strong! Mated with the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports... WHOA!! FUN!!! Last edited by dafoe; 10-02-2012 at 12:51 AM.

10-02-2012, 02:12 AM	#6
KamalRostov S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 99 Casino cash: $3395	Welcome... Nice and well kept LSB specimen you've got there. __________________ 2006 Euro A08 E46 M3

10-02-2012, 09:53 AM	#8
Roland S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Munich Posts: 952 Casino cash: $26748	Welcome m8, kinda like that colour __________________

10-02-2012, 12:36 AM	#2
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	Nice car Buddy, looks to be in great order as well - welcome

10-02-2012, 12:03 PM	#9
dafoe Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 13 Casino cash: $436	Appreciate the warm welcome! So I found a gutted CSL on ebay, tried to get the guy to dismantle the roof, no go, and no ship. If he agreed to dismantle, may fly out to ship it back myself! lol Happy Friday!