M3 CSL from New Zealand

steve catley · 10-12-2009, 03:22 AM

Hi all, just dropping in a photo of my car here from NZ. We have only 11 CSL's in New Zealand. Had mine three years, Has AP brakes with Pagid pads, Miltec exhaust and Bilsten PSS10 suspension. Great car done a few track days which I use 18' wheels with semi slicks, fantastic. We are fortunate we can choose from 4 race tracks in the north island and all are only about two to three hours drive away.

3wheels3 · 10-12-2009, 03:59 AM

Would like to hear about trackdays in NZ. Have you got any vids/photos etc.

daniel · 10-12-2009, 09:30 AM

NZ has some amazing road! Great place to own a CSL i would imagine.

**glendog74** · 10-12-2009, 09:42 AM

Welcome Steve - nice pic btw

**shimmy** · 10-12-2009, 09:43 AM

Welcome Steve, very shiney!

steve catley · 20-12-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Welcome Steve, very shiney!

Hi, thanks I actually spend more bloody time cleaning and polishing than driving it, well it seems that way. I have changed my preffered polish and now use a polish made in ENGLAND, Fare'cla Wax Top High Gloss liquid wax polish, Takes some work however it comes up great especially when I use the electric buffer. The car has won a number of Show & Shines. All good stuff!!

steve catley · 20-12-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sunnybono

NZ has some amazing road! Great place to own a CSL i would imagine.

Hi, yes some of the roads are but we do have a lot of secondary roads which are not all that smooth, but lots of twisty stuff which is good fun. However having a good number of race tracks makes up for no autobarns or fast open motorways.

steve catley · 20-12-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 3wheels3

Would like to hear about trackdays in NZ. Have you got any vids/photos etc.

Hi, for race and track days as a suggestion ..........try typing in BMW race series hampton downs ( NZ lastest and what will be greatest race ciruct and facilities) or Taupo or Pukekohe. This will lead you to some guys that have taken videos of their races etc. My car is on you tube...............1M3CSL at Taupo Race Track. is was taken by my mate following me around in his E36 race car. Tyres I was using then were pretty much had it and I was a bit slower than usual and was keeping off the ripple strips. I am now using TWS 18" Donington ( black) wheels instead of 18" M3 wheels only because mate needed my front 18" m3 wheels for his race car. Runs the E36 with AP race brakes so needed 18" wheels. cheers

DuncanR · 10-12-2009, 01:45 PM

Welcome Steve, very nice car.

I trust that you will let me hoon around in it when I come over there for the Rugby World Cup in 2011 !! I will need something to fill in time as the way England are playing at the moment we wont be in it for very long ! Enjoyed NZ hospitality when I was there in 2005 for the Lions Tour.... why have I assumed that you like Rugby ?? doh

phat///M3 · 10-12-2009, 09:48 PM

Welcome, love the plate.

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3wheels3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 773 Casino cash: $21189	Would like to hear about trackdays in NZ. Have you got any vids/photos etc.

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daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	NZ has some amazing road! Great place to own a CSL i would imagine.

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shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Welcome Steve, very shiney!

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DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	Welcome Steve, very nice car. I trust that you will let me hoon around in it when I come over there for the Rugby World Cup in 2011 !! I will need something to fill in time as the way England are playing at the moment we wont be in it for very long ! Enjoyed NZ hospitality when I was there in 2005 for the Lions Tour.... why have I assumed that you like Rugby ?? doh