Early thoughts on CSL ownership - Page 2

s1csl · 01-02-2013, 09:44 PM

Nice article wait until you do a trackday then i look forward to reading your next article enjoy

AlexC · 01-02-2013, 09:48 PM

Cheers for the positive feedback guys. Glad you enjoyed the blog.

Alx - Thanks for buying the ebook. Really hope that you enjoy it. Feel free to let me know how you get on with it. If you come to it, I would consider looking at a 360 as well as 355. Not quite as pretty but, though I haven't driven one, it is supposedly a much superior car.

alexk - I don't speak Greek sadly, though I assume that's what was being asked! That is the origin of my surname though.

If anyone finds themselves at Goodwood tomorrow afternoon, please come and say hello. And don't worry, I'll make sure my fuel tank is appropriately full!

Neil M · 01-02-2013, 11:00 PM

Good article very professionally written, low key on the tech, saves people getting bored, spot on with the numbers (were any of the SB supplied factory delimited?) an enjoyable read telling it straight as you found it.

As Swiss Tony said "Using the smg is like making love to a beautiful woman, etc, etc, you have to be gentle with her, until you find her sweat spot, then hang on for the ride of your life"

Straightsix · 02-02-2013, 12:42 AM

Hi mate

Good luck for ur track day
Is the whole blog on the whole website all written by u or just the M3 CSL part ?

PS Very well written article I enjoyed that

Have always wondered how CSL V CS V Exige V 355 compare ?
I imagine Exige would be the best and sharpest on the track and CS best on the road. CSL I think 2nd on the track then 355 then CS. Think in terms of noise be between CSL and 355 though not sure which is better which is better in ur opinion ?

83SY · 02-02-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil M

Good article very professionally written, low key on the tech, saves people getting bored, spot on with the numbers (were any of the SB supplied factory delimited?) an enjoyable read telling it straight as you found it.

As Swiss Tony said "Using the smg is like making love to a beautiful woman, etc, etc, you have to be gentle with her, until you find her sweat spot, then hang on for the ride of your life"

What kind of women have you been with Neil.... 'be rough with her, smash her in as hard & fast as possible for the smoother ride'

On a serious not I'm still confused why people slate the SMG??? When you become used to the box it's fantastic! Maybe the initial drive is abit lumpy and that's what reviews are based on

**shimmy** · 02-02-2013, 07:31 AM

not read it yet but will do and enjoy Goodwood. it is not a forgiving track so please stay straight and on the black stuff

AlexC · 02-02-2013, 07:49 AM

Straightsix - the whole blog is by me. I think both cars sound fantastic but the 355 sounds better more of the time, like when you're just sitting in traffic. That can be cool when you're in Italy but it isn't the most subtle car. I like the fact the CSL can be so many things.

Shimmy - Thanks. I will take it easy today.

Trawler · 02-02-2013, 08:06 AM

Lovely write up, not the only one though. Black cesil

I loved Goodwood but as Shimmy says take it easy at first.

Funny what first impressions are like but I found the 355 left me cold.

83SY · 02-02-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Trawler

Lovely write up, not the only one though. Black cesil

I loved Goodwood but as Shimmy says take it easy at first.

Funny what first impressions are like but I found the 355 left me cold.

May have been a dodgy heater matrix

Goodwood is slippery first thing... have fun

billyboysm3 · 02-02-2013, 08:54 AM

Looks a nice day for a blast. Have fun.

01-02-2013, 11:00 PM	#13
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Good article very professionally written, low key on the tech, saves people getting bored, spot on with the numbers (were any of the SB supplied factory delimited?) an enjoyable read telling it straight as you found it. As Swiss Tony said "Using the smg is like making love to a beautiful woman, etc, etc, you have to be gentle with her, until you find her sweat spot, then hang on for the ride of your life" __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

02-02-2013, 12:42 AM	#14
Straightsix S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 357 Casino cash: $1823	Hi mate Good luck for ur track day Is the whole blog on the whole website all written by u or just the M3 CSL part ? PS Very well written article I enjoyed that Have always wondered how CSL V CS V Exige V 355 compare ? I imagine Exige would be the best and sharpest on the track and CS best on the road. CSL I think 2nd on the track then 355 then CS. Think in terms of noise be between CSL and 355 though not sure which is better which is better in ur opinion ? Last edited by Straightsix; 02-02-2013 at 01:18 AM.

02-02-2013, 07:31 AM	#16
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,645 Casino cash: $43908	not read it yet but will do and enjoy Goodwood. it is not a forgiving track so please stay straight and on the black stuff __________________ .

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s1csl S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: suffolk Posts: 444 Casino cash: $3340	Nice article wait until you do a trackday then i look forward to reading your next article enjoy

01-02-2013, 09:48 PM	#12
AlexC Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Posts: 12 Casino cash: $566	Cheers for the positive feedback guys. Glad you enjoyed the blog. Alx - Thanks for buying the ebook. Really hope that you enjoy it. Feel free to let me know how you get on with it. If you come to it, I would consider looking at a 360 as well as 355. Not quite as pretty but, though I haven't driven one, it is supposedly a much superior car. alexk - I don't speak Greek sadly, though I assume that's what was being asked! That is the origin of my surname though. If anyone finds themselves at Goodwood tomorrow afternoon, please come and say hello. And don't worry, I'll make sure my fuel tank is appropriately full!

02-02-2013, 07:49 AM	#17
AlexC Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Posts: 12 Casino cash: $566	Straightsix - the whole blog is by me. I think both cars sound fantastic but the 355 sounds better more of the time, like when you're just sitting in traffic. That can be cool when you're in Italy but it isn't the most subtle car. I like the fact the CSL can be so many things. Shimmy - Thanks. I will take it easy today.

02-02-2013, 08:06 AM	#18
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Lovely write up, not the only one though. Black cesil I loved Goodwood but as Shimmy says take it easy at first. Funny what first impressions are like but I found the 355 left me cold.

02-02-2013, 08:54 AM	#20
billyboysm3 CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,000 Casino cash: $25192	Looks a nice day for a blast. Have fun.