CSL traits - engine/exhaust note

rs32 · 28-02-2009, 08:16 PM

I'm interested in the traits and characters of cars generally - stemming from ownership of various Alfas, Subaru, V6-powered VW's and then M cars.

The CSL obviously has bags of character - and I've noticed the engine note and exhaust rumble increasing as the car has passed 40k miles.

Is this normal for the proper "running in period" ? Should the engine develop a harder and lower sound as it loosens and begins to wear? Is mine even at that stage approaching 41k miles ?

**AlexGTT** · 01-03-2009, 03:56 AM

As far as I can tell, they just get better with use.

**Andyk** · 01-03-2009, 06:46 AM

Yep would agree...what do think Cosmicboy..

Roland · 01-03-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

As far as I can tell, they just get better with use.

agree

bryce · 01-03-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Andyk

Yep would agree...what do think Cosmicboy..

1cosmicboy · 01-03-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Andyk

Yep would agree...what do think Cosmicboy..

no i think its best to lock them away forever

**Andyk** · 01-03-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cosmicboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyk

Yep would agree...what do think Cosmicboy..

no i think its best to lock them away forever

We will all be sorry when your is worth 50k and ours 2p I suppose.

bryce · 01-03-2009, 07:47 PM

I'll have had 50k's worth of enjoyment out of mine then, plus some

28-02-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
rs32 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Casino cash: $250	CSL traits - engine/exhaust note I'm interested in the traits and characters of cars generally - stemming from ownership of various Alfas, Subaru, V6-powered VW's and then M cars. The CSL obviously has bags of character - and I've noticed the engine note and exhaust rumble increasing as the car has passed 40k miles. Is this normal for the proper "running in period" ? Should the engine develop a harder and lower sound as it loosens and begins to wear? Is mine even at that stage approaching 41k miles ?

01-03-2009, 03:56 AM	#2
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	As far as I can tell, they just get better with use. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

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