used OEM CSL airbox

[Chris-CSL]

Originally Posted by MrCB

Lol, I am building what BMW should have made in the first place. As a matter of fact, without the SMG components, my CSL build should be a bit lighter than the actual Coupe Sport Lightweight


Back on track, looking for one of these if one is available for sale

Please correct me if I go wrong here as not a Car Mechanic however the CSL is of course Lightweight but what makes it that "special" is the sum of the parts and the weight Balance across the whole body and of course the driving dynamics. Countless people have stripped M3's made them lighter than the CSL even faster however they are not the CSL

Back on topic why a CSL Carbon Intake since its not a CSL hence not worth buying the original. There are 2 places that produce Carbon Airboxs in the UK that I know of it would be cheaper to go down that route (no doubt more but not my area of expertise.)

Evolve link below

http://evolveautomotive.com/engine-e...on-airbox_693/


Hope this helps

[MrCB]

I won't go on trying to debate this with everyone. I know as much as there is to know about the M3 CSL and all it's lightweight and performance components. I also know about all the other options out there when it comes to aftermarket parts. I am looking for an intake if one is for sale, that's it.

I have my reasons and opinions, so please keep this thread on track. Just looking for an intake if one becomes available for sale.

Originally Posted by Chris-CSL

Please correct me if I go wrong here as not a Car Mechanic however the CSL is of course Lightweight but what makes it that "special" is the sum of the parts and the weight Balance across the whole body and of course the driving dynamics. Countless people have stripped M3's made them lighter than the CSL even faster however they are not the CSL

Back on topic why a CSL Carbon Intake since its not a CSL hence not worth buying the original. There are 2 places that produce Carbon Airboxs in the UK that I know of it would be cheaper to go down that route (no doubt more but not my area of expertise.)

Evolve link below

http://evolveautomotive.com/engine-e...on-airbox_693/


Hope this helps

[MisterCorn]

I never see GT3 or Turbo S owners feeling genuinely threadened by people putting the wrong bits on their cars in the same was as some of you guys do. Of course it isn't a CSL unless it says so on the V5, even if the car is lighter/faster/better handling. Is the parts issue really that bad? How many people have needed to replace their airbox?
MC

[Rick H]

[73CSL]

Originally Posted by MisterCorn

I never see GT3 or Turbo S owners feeling genuinely threadened by people putting the wrong bits on their cars in the same was as some of you guys do. Of course it isn't a CSL unless it says so on the V5, even if the car is lighter/faster/better handling. Is the parts issue really that bad? How many people have needed to replace their airbox?
MC

thats because GT3 etc parts are still available from Porsche. In fact I can still buy parts for my 1973 Porsche 911 from Porsche Classic dept.

BMW unforuntatley don't have the vision to keep OEM CSL parts available ...

With what is left being snapped up by non CSL cars, in the event of a genuine CSL needinig said item , that owner is up the creek

This is the issue. its not an issue with people creating their own interpretations .

[MisterCorn]

In that case I would blame BMW, not the wannabees. Frustrating either way.

MC

[billyboysm3]

2 year wait on camshafts or a engine takes the p*ss.

Can you order a roof still or front bumper?

[MisterCorn]

Originally Posted by billyboysm3

2 year wait on camshafts or a engine takes the p*ss.

Can you order a roof still or front bumper?

I thought that the camshafts were available from the manufacturer, just not from BMW directly, unless I got the wrong end of the stick.
whenever the manufacturer makes the parts a direct bolt ob replacement there will be people who buy them yo tart up their lesser cars. The only way to avoid this would be to have more parts which are unique, such as cylinder head or a wider/different bodyshell, all of which would make the whole project either much more expensive or just not viable. I guess we just have to live with it.

MC

[rstoughy]

Originally Posted by billyboysm3

2 year wait on camshafts or a engine takes the p*ss.

Can you order a roof still or front bumper?

NOPE!!! been on the "list" for a roof for a year now due to all the spares getting snapped up for Standard M3's.
Id say also race cars but 99% of those will have gone for the GS version.

[pops]

Originally Posted by rstoughy

NOPE!!! been on the "list" for a roof for a year now due to all the spares getting snapped up for Standard M3's.
Id say also race cars but 99% of those will have gone for the GS version.

What's wrong with your roof?