Seeking CSL knowledge. - Page 3

double_r · 14-09-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cantfind1

Here you go mate have a read of this!

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showth...ghlight=evolve

Thanks, that's my car. Max, if you have any questions in regards to tuning or airboxes, you can send me a pm.

///Max · 14-09-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by double_r

Thanks, that's my car. Max, if you have any questions in regards to tuning or airboxes, you can send me a pm.

Will do. Thank you sir.

Rutkowski · 17-09-2010, 12:04 AM

Max, welcome to the forum!

As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits.

The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification.

Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof?

///Max · 17-09-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rutkowski

Max, welcome to the forum!

As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits.

The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification.

Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof?

Thanks you sir.

Sounds like me and you have the same goal in mind. I want to start off with a M3 CS so the steering rack and other things will already be installed.

So you were able to get the OEM CSL air box to work properly?! Im going to have to PM you for the details because no one here in the states has ever made it work properly. They just install it and have the flap always open because they cant get it to open at the right RMP's and the idle is rough.

Yes the OEM CSL roof has been installed on a non CSL car. I plan on doing this too. Here is a link where daytonaviolet did it on his car. He knows a lot about anything CSL.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=140950

Good luck with your car. Will keep in touch.

And Max

**shimmy** · 17-09-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rutkowski

Max, welcome to the forum!

As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits.

The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification.

Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof?

Kris, do you ever drive your car?

**glendog74** · 17-09-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Max

So you were able to get the OEM CSL air box to work properly?! Im going to have to PM you for the details because no one here in the states has ever made it work properly. They just install it and have the flap always open because they cant get it to open at the right RMP's and the idle is rough.

Many of us CSL owners actually remove the flap

///Max · 17-09-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

Many of us CSL owners actually remove the flap

Really? Why is that?

Rutkowski · 18-09-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Max

Thanks you sir.

Sounds like me and you have the same goal in mind. I want to start off with a M3 CS so the steering rack and other things will already be installed.

So you were able to get the OEM CSL air box to work properly?! Im going to have to PM you for the details because no one here in the states has ever made it work properly. They just install it and have the flap always open because they cant get it to open at the right RMP's and the idle is rough.

Yes the OEM CSL roof has been installed on a non CSL car. I plan on doing this too. Here is a link where daytonaviolet did it on his car. He knows a lot about anything CSL.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=140950

Good luck with your car. Will keep in touch.

And Max

Max, thanks for the link!!

It's one of my next mods, it's been decided since i convinced my wife the sunroof spoils handling. (she wanted me to retrofit this!!!!)

I never bothered with the motorised flap as they do go faulty and don't open, resulting in loss of power. By the time you know what's happeneing - you'll lose a lot of races...... that's my explanation anyway.

For the flap to work, you need to retrofit wiring loom and install the CSL software on MSS54HP ECU. The diagrams are available but i can dig it out for you.

Good luck!

Rutkowski · 18-09-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Kris, do you ever drive your car?

Andrew.... yes i do and i have done a respectable 3 weeks of driving, in the last two years.... i kid you not!! Less is more is my motto!!

TBH i've so much upgrades that need installing.. spent £££s and it's all sitting in my flat. I think i have some sort of wierd fetish!!

_Nathan_ · 18-09-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Max

Really? Why is that?

Because they always break and serve no purpose other than to lower noise

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Rutkowski S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Poland/London Posts: 464 Casino cash: $4132	Max, welcome to the forum! As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits. The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification. Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof? Last edited by Rutkowski; 17-09-2010 at 12:06 AM.