CSL Splitter difference - new vs old - photos

NZ_M3 · 03-12-2009, 09:24 PM

Okay, rather than spamming Mark's for sale thread, I thought I'd put the photo reference up here in technical area (mods if you feel this should be elsewhere, please feel free to move it - thanks!!)

original thread discussion:
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...newpost&t=3160

On with the photos:

Original label:

New label:

Original splitters (notice the taller overlap extension - the part that tucks into the bumper)

New Splitter (notice the shorter overlap extension)

Original Splitter bottom (2 rivet holes)

New Splitter bottom (4 rivet holes) - note the 2 outer holes are in the exact same place as the original splitter.

mattCSLnut · 03-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Top stuff

U know what they say, pictures speak a thousand words

phat///M3 · 05-12-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks for posting that up mate, mmm CF lovely.

**shimmy** · 16-12-2009, 10:05 PM

great info

does anybody know how to identify an original CSL bumper when off the car?

NZ_M3 · 16-12-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

does anybody know how to identify an original CSL bumper when off the car?

Original as in that it's the original bumper from the car or original as in that it's not a replica?

**shimmy** · 16-12-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

Original as in that it's the original bumper from the car or original as in that it's not a replica?

not a replica but OEM BMW CSL bumper

NZ_M3 · 16-12-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

not a replica but OEM BMW CSL bumper

Oh that's easy ... Firstly it'll be really light (none of the replicas I've had were as light as OEM - period) look for the "Slovenia" sticker like the splitters above; Also look for the integrated crash bar on the back of the bumper that will also be made of dry pre-preg carbon fiber:

I'll put up some pictures once photobucket starts working again!!

NZ_M3 · 16-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Genuine OEM CSL

Vorsteiner replica: Note no integrated crash bar:

**shimmy** · 16-12-2009, 11:56 PM

great info and photos

thanks

madcsl · 24-06-2011, 01:59 PM

Can I ask if you could fit the new splitter securely? I destroyed a splitter, ordered a new splitter from a UK dealer (half the local price) and asked my Sydney dealer to fit it. They initially suggested I had a replica part because the shape and size were different and when fitted the overlap is insufficient so you see small gaps and the splitter is a little loose (you rphotos are helpful as my old and new part badges are identical to the ones in your photograph, including the change from 2 to 4 holes). Up shot is BMW Sydney are convinced BMW parts Europe are supplying the wrong splitters and they are trying to source the correct older style, even if they have the same part number. How did you resolve the gaps?

Many thanks.

03-12-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	CSL Splitter difference - new vs old - photos (Now also include bumpers - oem vs rep) Okay, rather than spamming Mark's for sale thread, I thought I'd put the photo reference up here in technical area (mods if you feel this should be elsewhere, please feel free to move it - thanks!!) original thread discussion: http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...newpost&t=3160 On with the photos: Original label: New label: Original splitters (notice the taller overlap extension - the part that tucks into the bumper) New Splitter (notice the shorter overlap extension) Original Splitter bottom (2 rivet holes) New Splitter bottom (4 rivet holes) - note the 2 outer holes are in the exact same place as the original splitter. Last edited by NZ_M3; 16-12-2009 at 11:27 PM.

05-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#3
phat///M3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 946 Casino cash: $4049	Thanks for posting that up mate, mmm CF lovely. __________________ ///M3 CB/BLK Alcantara ~ OEM BABY ~ H&R ¦ Brembo ¦ Eisenmann ¦ CSL Bootlid ¦ CSL Interior ¦ CSL Diffuser ¦ CSL Bumper ¦ CSL Wheels ¦ AC Schnitzer ¦ Rogue Engineering ¦ Recaro

03-12-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Top stuff U know what they say, pictures speak a thousand words

16-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	great info does anybody know how to identify an original CSL bumper when off the car?

16-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#8
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Genuine OEM CSL Vorsteiner replica: Note no integrated crash bar:

16-12-2009, 11:56 PM	#9
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	great info and photos thanks

24-06-2011, 01:59 PM	#10
madcsl Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 6 Casino cash: $279	Can I ask if you could fit the new splitter securely? I destroyed a splitter, ordered a new splitter from a UK dealer (half the local price) and asked my Sydney dealer to fit it. They initially suggested I had a replica part because the shape and size were different and when fitted the overlap is insufficient so you see small gaps and the splitter is a little loose (you rphotos are helpful as my old and new part badges are identical to the ones in your photograph, including the change from 2 to 4 holes). Up shot is BMW Sydney are convinced BMW parts Europe are supplying the wrong splitters and they are trying to source the correct older style, even if they have the same part number. How did you resolve the gaps? Many thanks.