M3 in CSL clothing - Page 2

Neil M · 13-03-2013, 07:58 PM

Possibly more to the point Alex, where are they getting them from, as the US never got the CSL who is supplying the parts - US BMW Dealers?
If that's the case Munich should step in and say NO! You didn't take the CSL, your not having the parts. Or are they 3rd party after market Jobs.
Issues over Flippers and Roofs etc. are perhaps something that could be taken up with BMW M boys, when we meet up in May.

LeinsCSL · 13-03-2013, 08:00 PM

When can CSLs be legally imported into the US then? Is it after 15 years?

_Nathan_ · 13-03-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk

I just wonder what BMW would do if they see people installing CSL bits in non-CSL cars

Pat themselves on the back for selling more parts

I like it, steel grey is nicer than silver grey IMO.

Bounce · 13-03-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

at least its more oem than s.macs CSL, it has still got orange indicator bulbs

englebert · 13-03-2013, 08:50 PM

Didn't Montoya have a CSL imported in the States? I remember seeing a photo of it... it was a few years ago now.

grkm3 · 13-03-2013, 09:06 PM

I wish I could justify spending the money on the interior bits. I had the CSL console for a while but sold it to get my cup holders back.

grkm3 · 13-03-2013, 09:12 PM

This was my inspiration. CSL concept.

LeinsCSL · 13-03-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by englebert

Didn't Montoya have a CSL imported in the States? I remember seeing a photo of it... it was a few years ago now.

I didn't think it was ever actually registered over there?

**alexk** · 13-03-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Pat themselves on the back for selling more parts

Someone from BMW Switzerland told me that BMW is unhappy with what happened with the CSL parts that's why they set a lot of stuff to 'NLA'.
He said that for real CSL owners that need a part (i.e. roof) BMW Mobile Tradition will take care of the request and will provide the parts.

I am personally pissed because I am paying insurance to insure a CSL and wouldn't want to see plain M3 parts on it.
If that's the case, I should be paying plain M3 insurance....

Edit : I guess lessons-learned. Try to source M3 GTS parts for example... close to impossible.
I asked my brother (has a BMW dealership) to get me the brakes of the GTS and they need valid proof of ownership and justification why you need the bespoke parts...

///martin · 14-03-2013, 11:08 PM

very nice and clean.
The BBS Motorsport's is the best wheels but the tyres is too high

13-03-2013, 07:58 PM	#11
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Possibly more to the point Alex, where are they getting them from, as the US never got the CSL who is supplying the parts - US BMW Dealers? If that's the case Munich should step in and say NO! You didn't take the CSL, your not having the parts. Or are they 3rd party after market Jobs. Issues over Flippers and Roofs etc. are perhaps something that could be taken up with BMW M boys, when we meet up in May. __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

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englebert S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 397 Casino cash: $705	Didn't Montoya have a CSL imported in the States? I remember seeing a photo of it... it was a few years ago now. __________________ '03 SG CSL - SOLD Making do with a CSL replica, 1M and E90 M3.

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LeinsCSL S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,240 Casino cash: $13662	When can CSLs be legally imported into the US then? Is it after 15 years?

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grkm3 Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 13 Casino cash: $440	I wish I could justify spending the money on the interior bits. I had the CSL console for a while but sold it to get my cup holders back.

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grkm3 Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 13 Casino cash: $440	This was my inspiration. CSL concept.

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///martin S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pleven,Bulgaria Posts: 81 Casino cash: $3078	very nice and clean. The BBS Motorsport's is the best wheels but the tyres is too high