M3 v CSL 5th Gear Test

Neil M · 25-03-2013, 02:11 PM

5th Gear comparative test M3 v M3 CSL, for those they may not have seen it (Not the best quality vid) but give you an insight into the difference in performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rcoFJSqLMc

Steve B · 25-03-2013, 11:02 PM

Very impressive over such a short distance....

**Mike R** · 26-03-2013, 12:09 PM

Should have leveled the playing field by putting cups on the standard M3 - that would have been a true test of the weight / power / suspension differences.

shane@mbtech · 26-03-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

Should have leveled the playing field by putting cups on the standard M3 - that would have been a true test of the weight / power / suspension differences.

Always thought that myself about that vid.

///martin · 26-03-2013, 06:21 PM

The CSL is CSL

Rutkowski · 20-05-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

Should have leveled the playing field by putting cups on the standard M3 - that would have been a true test of the weight / power / suspension differences.

Agreed!

Also, they test the heaviest possible M3 with a sun roof VS lightest CSL as you say, on cups. A silly comparison IMHO

Teatowel · 20-05-2013, 11:51 PM

That's a nice red - don't see many of those on the E46....

**shimmy** · 21-05-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

Should have leveled the playing field by putting cups on the standard M3 - that would have been a true test of the weight / power / suspension differences.

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Originally Posted by lawsy

Always thought that myself about that vid.

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Originally Posted by Rutkowski

Agreed!

Also, they test the heaviest possible M3 with a sun roof VS lightest CSL as you say, on cups. A silly comparison IMHO

I have to disagree with all these posts.

Why?

It's like saying "the M3 hasn't got the same SMg software so it's not fair! Or the geo is different, it's not fair, or it's heavier it's not fair.

They are different cars with different wheels, tyres, SMg, software, diff, suspensions, weight, seats, power, so why pick on the tyres?

mattCSLnut · 21-05-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Teatowel

That's a nice red - don't see many of those on the E46....

Imola Red IIRC

Almost as rare as Alpine White on E46 M3.

mattCSLnut · 21-05-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rutkowski

Agreed!

Also, they test the heaviest possible M3 with a sun roof VS lightest CSL as you say, on cups. A silly comparison IMHO

Not as silly as you think mate

If the Standard (heavy) M3 was fitted with CUPs which are specifically designed for the (lighter) M3 CSL (with CSL specific load rates) The CUPs would have been worked that much harder on the heavier car and possibly overheated to the point of no grip advantage. Worth considering ?

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Teatowel Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 12 Casino cash: $322	That's a nice red - don't see many of those on the E46....