M3 CSL to 328i Sport (New Steed)

Craig · 01-02-2010, 10:52 PM

Pah, sod all these 'M3 to CSL' threads REAL* men down grade and go all minimaltec, no flappy paddle gearboxes, no fancy carbon fibrey bits what you want is one of these;

1998 R-reg 328i Sport, it has the good engine (no nikasil issues) however the downside to this is its lacking an LSD. Couldn't turn it down though, 166,000 miles did put me off but then I saw the amont of service history and drove the car, it felt tighter than several sub-40k cars I've owned.

To put it in perspective, the bad points, which the previous owner told me about are; a bit of rust coming through drivers arch, and a few stone chips... that is all on a 12 year old car, not even any interior wear. The first aid kit is still in its plastic wrapper, the tool kit is complete, warning triangle is there, theres two BBS centre cap removal tools (standard + optional extra) plus an un-used BBS spare split rim in the boot with brand new original Michelin.

I also got a set of e36 M3 saloon alloy complete with Hankook RS2's, an un-fitted DaveF induction kit and a few other bits and bob's. All for less than £2500!!!

Plans are to turn it into my track car, however been using it as my daily so going to transform it slowly over the next few months. Once I've gone through all the basics checking its all sturdy, i'll probably start by fitting a 3.0 M3 limited slip diff, then poly bushing the car. After that, plans range from big brakes to a full cage all depending on how well I get on with the car I guess.

* = Men who have spaffed £30k down the side of a barrier.

mattCSLnut · 01-02-2010, 10:59 PM

Don't forget to mention the FREE Ring sticker

Take it off, for better luck, before you venture out on the Nordschleife again

Craig · 01-02-2010, 11:00 PM

'Ring sticker, Northloop sticker and a Mazda-on-Track!?! sticker have all been removed... not really a fan of stickers on cars.

mattCSLnut · 01-02-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

'Ring sticker, Northloop sticker and a Mazda-on-Track!?! sticker have all been removed... not really a fan of stickers on cars.

weedavey · 01-02-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

* = Men who have spaffed £30k down the side of a barrier.

Love your self critique. Nice motor, sounds like the elusive "unmolested example" obtained. Well done.

sailorbaz · 01-02-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

'Ring sticker, Northloop sticker and a Mazda-on-Track!?! sticker have all been removed... not really a fan of stickers on cars.

Apart from a www.cslregister.com sticker no? Or maybe a www.328isportregister.com sticker???

Sorry mate, alot of car for the money mate, well done. Good find. All this for the price of a new CSL Bumper, mental!

Craig · 01-02-2010, 11:24 PM

Actually, I lie I don't mind subtle well placed stickers, was thinking about asking Mark for some CSL Register ones so that I can look cool, haha.

**glendog74** · 02-02-2010, 12:12 AM

Nice car Craig

The Gorilla · 02-02-2010, 01:56 AM

Hi,

Craig- E36 Cross Brace underneath first,
then Superflex Poly [Race version],
fit the harder sprod RTAB's, front top
steel one piece strut brace, and for
around 350/400 beer tokens you
will sharpen it up, and take some
of the flex out of it.

Keep your eyes peeled for a set of
850 4 POT Alloy Brembo's, usually around
200 ish, which will
run a E46 M3 front disc.

Rears, Z3M Coupe Calipers /discs, which will give you
300mmx20mm vented rear disc and retain the
handbrake.

This set up will stop a E36 300 bhp + evo
on a sixpence, and should give change from
1k.

Just some ideas for the new red beast.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Craig · 02-02-2010, 02:27 AM

Just what I wanted to hear, theres so much stuff about 330ci brakes, but you loose the handbrake, its nice to hear tha above as the cross brace is already on order. I was about to get bushes but didn't know what to go for.

Regarding the 850 callipers, how do they mount, do you get brackets made up?

01-02-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	M3 CSL to 328i Sport (New Steed) Pah, sod all these 'M3 to CSL' threads REAL* men down grade and go all minimaltec, no flappy paddle gearboxes, no fancy carbon fibrey bits what you want is one of these; 1998 R-reg 328i Sport, it has the good engine (no nikasil issues) however the downside to this is its lacking an LSD. Couldn't turn it down though, 166,000 miles did put me off but then I saw the amont of service history and drove the car, it felt tighter than several sub-40k cars I've owned. To put it in perspective, the bad points, which the previous owner told me about are; a bit of rust coming through drivers arch, and a few stone chips... that is all on a 12 year old car, not even any interior wear. The first aid kit is still in its plastic wrapper, the tool kit is complete, warning triangle is there, theres two BBS centre cap removal tools (standard + optional extra) plus an un-used BBS spare split rim in the boot with brand new original Michelin. I also got a set of e36 M3 saloon alloy complete with Hankook RS2's, an un-fitted DaveF induction kit and a few other bits and bob's. All for less than £2500!!! Plans are to turn it into my track car, however been using it as my daily so going to transform it slowly over the next few months. Once I've gone through all the basics checking its all sturdy, i'll probably start by fitting a 3.0 M3 limited slip diff, then poly bushing the car. After that, plans range from big brakes to a full cage all depending on how well I get on with the car I guess. * = Men who have spaffed £30k down the side of a barrier.

02-02-2010, 12:12 AM	#8
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Nice car Craig __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

01-02-2010, 10:59 PM	#2
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Don't forget to mention the FREE Ring sticker Take it off, for better luck, before you venture out on the Nordschleife again

01-02-2010, 11:00 PM	#3
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	'Ring sticker, Northloop sticker and a Mazda-on-Track!?! sticker have all been removed... not really a fan of stickers on cars.

01-02-2010, 11:24 PM	#7
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Actually, I lie I don't mind subtle well placed stickers, was thinking about asking Mark for some CSL Register ones so that I can look cool, haha.

02-02-2010, 01:56 AM	#9
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, Craig- E36 Cross Brace underneath first, then Superflex Poly [Race version], fit the harder sprod RTAB's, front top steel one piece strut brace, and for around 350/400 beer tokens you will sharpen it up, and take some of the flex out of it. Keep your eyes peeled for a set of 850 4 POT Alloy Brembo's, usually around 200 ish, which will run a E46 M3 front disc. Rears, Z3M Coupe Calipers /discs, which will give you 300mmx20mm vented rear disc and retain the handbrake. This set up will stop a E36 300 bhp + evo on a sixpence, and should give change from 1k. Just some ideas for the new red beast. Regards, The Gorilla.

02-02-2010, 02:27 AM	#10
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Just what I wanted to hear, theres so much stuff about 330ci brakes, but you loose the handbrake, its nice to hear tha above as the cross brace is already on order. I was about to get bushes but didn't know what to go for. Regarding the 850 callipers, how do they mount, do you get brackets made up?