New CSL Owner From Hong Kong

a_Y · 21-12-2015, 08:12 AM

Hi all!

Been lurking on here for a long time back when I had my previous E46 M3 Competition Pack in Toronto, Canada. I sold that one when I moved back to Hong Kong. I have always loved the CSL and I modded my E46 M3 Competition Pack with all sorts of CSL goodies. Recently, I got the chance to jump on a low mileage immaculate sample of the CSL in Hong Kong. The car had just one owner previously and had only done 14,000km (8,750 miles). Here are a few photos!

I am loving every bit of the car. Only one problem that I am running into. The brake pedal is very soft and it doesn't seem like I have any braking until the brake pedal is at the same level as the throttle. I have tried flushing the brake fluid twice. The second time I changed to Castrol CTF fluid. Also tried machining the rotors. None of these helped. Any pointers with what is wrong with my brake system? Everything is still original from factory.

Thanks in advance to any advise!!

Art

NBTBRV8 · 21-12-2015, 08:37 AM

Has it got standard calipers on it? How have you been bleeding it, i.e. what method?

Was it originally delivered new to HK?

GregorFuk · 21-12-2015, 08:39 AM

You'll hate me for saying this but are you sure that car's only done 8K miles? I know you don't see much in the photo's but the engine doesn't look as clean as I'd have expected and the kick plates look a little corroded......

a_Y · 21-12-2015, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBTBRV8

Has it got standard calipers on it? How have you been bleeding it, i.e. what method?

Was it originally delivered new to HK?

Everything standard! Bled by dealer.. once with machine and once manually

Originally delivered new to HK by HK dealer.

a_Y · 21-12-2015, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregorFuk

You'll hate me for saying this but are you sure that car's only done 8K miles? I know you don't see much in the photo's but the engine doesn't look as clean as I'd have expected and the kick plates look a little corroded......

Yup! I checked records with BMW. The car is dusty and everything because the previous owner stored the car in his cargo. It wasn't air conditioned or anything. The car is in for a huge detailing session soon.

cslsuperfan · 21-12-2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Y

Yup! I checked records with BMW. The car is dusty and everything because the previous owner stored the car in his cargo. It wasn't air conditioned or anything. The car is in for a huge detailing session soon.

Welcome

A Y

A sub 10K miles CSL.........

0-60Motorsports · 24-12-2015, 03:23 PM

Looks stunning. Congrats

**Teavious** · 26-12-2015, 05:36 AM

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to CSL ownership. I'm based in HK along with a few other register members. We should get together for a meet at some point.

Gurbinder · 26-12-2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregorFuk

You'll hate me for saying this but are you sure that car's only done 8K miles? I know you don't see much in the photo's but the engine doesn't look as clean as I'd have expected and the kick plates look a little corroded......

Mine has covered 16k and the engine and sills look in the same condition.

21-12-2015, 08:12 AM	#1
a_Y S3 - On the open road Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 85 Casino cash: $1623	New CSL Owner From Hong Kong Hi all! Been lurking on here for a long time back when I had my previous E46 M3 Competition Pack in Toronto, Canada. I sold that one when I moved back to Hong Kong. I have always loved the CSL and I modded my E46 M3 Competition Pack with all sorts of CSL goodies. Recently, I got the chance to jump on a low mileage immaculate sample of the CSL in Hong Kong. The car had just one owner previously and had only done 14,000km (8,750 miles). Here are a few photos! I am loving every bit of the car. Only one problem that I am running into. The brake pedal is very soft and it doesn't seem like I have any braking until the brake pedal is at the same level as the throttle. I have tried flushing the brake fluid twice. The second time I changed to Castrol CTF fluid. Also tried machining the rotors. None of these helped. Any pointers with what is wrong with my brake system? Everything is still original from factory. Thanks in advance to any advise!! Art

24-12-2015, 03:23 PM	#7
0-60Motorsports S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 481 Casino cash: $3271	Looks stunning. Congrats __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC Coilovers, Eibach Sways, RE RCA?s, VCSL Bumper, OE CSL Boot, VCSL CF Rear Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, SS Stepped Headers and catless, SS Res X Pipe, SS Race exhaust, OEM CSL Steering + interior, OEM CSL Intake, MSS54HP with HTE Tune, BBS CH's/LM?s FX-R Projectors + night breakers, STOPTECH ST60/40, RE Front strut brace, DINAN Rear Strut Brace,

21-12-2015, 08:37 AM	#2
NBTBRV8 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Other Side of the World Posts: 278 Casino cash: $10857	Has it got standard calipers on it? How have you been bleeding it, i.e. what method? Was it originally delivered new to HK?

21-12-2015, 08:39 AM	#3
GregorFuk S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 318 Casino cash: $11097	You'll hate me for saying this but are you sure that car's only done 8K miles? I know you don't see much in the photo's but the engine doesn't look as clean as I'd have expected and the kick plates look a little corroded......

26-12-2015, 05:36 AM	#8
Teavious Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 29 Casino cash: $2982	Congrats on the purchase and welcome to CSL ownership. I'm based in HK along with a few other register members. We should get together for a meet at some point.