I can't decide if to mod my csl :-)

Kislik · 18-06-2011, 11:20 AM

I have seen titan exhaust last week, very nice, very light. Also I have SS lightweight backbox in my garage. And what more I'd love to have 5 point harness what means change seats and with this I think to install half roll cage for the back. but still can not decide if the CSL has to be moded or has to stay 100% stock and should get something else and leave this as it is for future gerenation :-)

i know it's not a question it's matter of personal opinion

Kislik · 18-06-2011, 11:29 AM

and more to be honest the car will not be significantly faster or better with other exhaust and even ecu mod. maybe a little but still in it's league and now it's perfectly balanced for street and track really great for both. said it did not have the harness option like GT3 has. It only needs wholes in seats :/

LeinsCSL · 18-06-2011, 01:20 PM

I'm keeping mine standard. Although I would like some new brakes. And maybe a SuperSprint. And...ah feck it now

M5 Powered · 18-06-2011, 08:52 PM

The standard brakes are an insult and should be changed. The rest of the car
is brilliant as is.

shane@mbtech · 18-06-2011, 10:56 PM

Fit a different drivers seat, and harness.

It will feel like a totally different car to drive, its crazy the difference a seat makes.

As for exhaust, I would only fit a titanium over a ss race lightwweight race thingymajiggy if it was significantly lighter. I would never buy a ti exhaust, mine came fitted with one, it was rediculously light. Never weighed it compared to a SS though.

Brakes- I reckon uprated pads, hoses and fluid will be more than enough for road and light track use.

Suspension- after driving my standard CSL @ anglesey, I felt the suspension was good but lacked enough adjustablity, and on that day the suspension showed weakness before standard brakes did.

But I probably drive completely different to you.

My advice to everyone is to experiment yourself and not listen too much to others opinions.

One of the best sounding csl I heard was 100 cell race cats with standard back box, and standard centre section. Sounded awesome.

titan · 19-06-2011, 10:05 AM

Horses for courses. If you're using it on the road then frankly nothing needs changing (do people really drive hard enough on the road to push the brakes?)

if its track thats a different matter

I changed brakes, suspension, wheels and added a half-cage and harnesses.

i did change the exhaust but that was because I didn't like the one my car came with and its condition was pretty ropey.

All done with the intention that it can all be put back to standard if need be.

manos///3 · 20-06-2011, 11:20 PM

If you are crazy with lap times

then change everything except engine..

If you are simply enjoy track driving keep it oem and you will love it...

18-06-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
Kislik S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 133 Casino cash: $2878	I can't decide if to mod my csl :-) I have seen titan exhaust last week, very nice, very light. Also I have SS lightweight backbox in my garage. And what more I'd love to have 5 point harness what means change seats and with this I think to install half roll cage for the back. but still can not decide if the CSL has to be moded or has to stay 100% stock and should get something else and leave this as it is for future gerenation :-) i know it's not a question it's matter of personal opinion

18-06-2011, 08:52 PM	#4
M5 Powered S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 297 Casino cash: $2712	The standard brakes are an insult and should be changed. The rest of the car is brilliant as is. __________________ M3 CSL, Silver Grey, 2004, Factory de-limit, Alcon BBK, Rogue Rear Control Arms, Turner Top Mounts, Braille CF Battery

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18-06-2011, 11:29 AM	#2
Kislik S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 133 Casino cash: $2878	and more to be honest the car will not be significantly faster or better with other exhaust and even ecu mod. maybe a little but still in it's league and now it's perfectly balanced for street and track really great for both. said it did not have the harness option like GT3 has. It only needs wholes in seats :/

18-06-2011, 01:20 PM	#3
LeinsCSL S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,240 Casino cash: $13662	I'm keeping mine standard. Although I would like some new brakes. And maybe a SuperSprint. And...ah feck it now

18-06-2011, 10:56 PM	#5
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Fit a different drivers seat, and harness. It will feel like a totally different car to drive, its crazy the difference a seat makes. As for exhaust, I would only fit a titanium over a ss race lightwweight race thingymajiggy if it was significantly lighter. I would never buy a ti exhaust, mine came fitted with one, it was rediculously light. Never weighed it compared to a SS though. Brakes- I reckon uprated pads, hoses and fluid will be more than enough for road and light track use. Suspension- after driving my standard CSL @ anglesey, I felt the suspension was good but lacked enough adjustablity, and on that day the suspension showed weakness before standard brakes did. But I probably drive completely different to you. My advice to everyone is to experiment yourself and not listen too much to others opinions. One of the best sounding csl I heard was 100 cell race cats with standard back box, and standard centre section. Sounded awesome.

19-06-2011, 10:05 AM	#6
titan S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 268 Casino cash: $1363	Horses for courses. If you're using it on the road then frankly nothing needs changing (do people really drive hard enough on the road to push the brakes?) if its track thats a different matter I changed brakes, suspension, wheels and added a half-cage and harnesses. i did change the exhaust but that was because I didn't like the one my car came with and its condition was pretty ropey. All done with the intention that it can all be put back to standard if need be.

20-06-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
manos///3 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greece Posts: 42 Casino cash: $828	If you are crazy with lap times then change everything except engine.. If you are simply enjoy track driving keep it oem and you will love it...