CSL for manual conversion

Jonmitch · 28-01-2019, 04:35 PM

Has anyone converted their CSL to a full manual? Plenty of SMGs have been converted, is there anything specifically difficult in doing this to a CSL?

Thinking it might be a nice project if I could find a good base car that has already been modified and has some miles on her. Anything out there?

**Mike R** · 28-01-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmitch

Has anyone converted their CSL to a full manual? Plenty of SMGs have been converted, is there anything specifically difficult in doing this to a CSL?

Thinking it might be a nice project if I could find a good base car that has already been modified and has some miles on her. Anything out there?

No-one has done it that I am aware of, as most would be too concerned about devaluing the car.

There is no more difficulties doing it than to a standard M3.

If it is what you want, just do it

Chad · 28-01-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike R

No-one has done it that I am aware of, as most would be too concerned about devaluing the car.

There is no more difficulties doing it than to a standard M3.

If it is what you want, just do it

I’ve heard rumblings this could be happening , not sure if a chap very local me has actually bought another one,to do just this

Alx · 29-01-2019, 07:11 PM

I really considered doing that.

I even contacted BMW Classic, but they didn't answer back...

I am still interested doing that actually.

Jonmitch · 30-01-2019, 12:01 PM

A chap on cutters has just started the process, sounds like it is on his second CSL so he can have one of each. Watch this space.

Chad · 30-01-2019, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmitch

A chap on cutters has just started the process, sounds like it is on his second CSL so he can have one of each. Watch this space.

Manual csl sounds ok ,, but I personally don’t believe it could be better than smg on the csl ,, but a stick shift manual csl sounds interesting ,kev I believe

HFLagos · 22-08-2019, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmitch

A chap on cutters has just started the process, sounds like it is on his second CSL so he can have one of each. Watch this space.

Yes was done back in Jan/Feb by the chap who bought my car as his 2nd CSL (also posts on cslregister).

The job was finished pretty quickly and I was told that it was straightforward, works done by Darren Wood BMW.

With the prices some folks are asking for M3 CS manual cars, it’s a no brainer IMHO for someone who wants a manual so much to instead do the manual conversion to a CSL which is up for sub £40k.

Photos of my old car post conversion here:
https://www.instagram.com/darrenwoodbmw/

28-01-2019, 04:35 PM	#1
Jonmitch Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 11 Casino cash: $897	CSL for manual conversion Has anyone converted their CSL to a full manual? Plenty of SMGs have been converted, is there anything specifically difficult in doing this to a CSL? Thinking it might be a nice project if I could find a good base car that has already been modified and has some miles on her. Anything out there?

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Alx S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 487 Casino cash: $25116	I really considered doing that. I even contacted BMW Classic, but they didn't answer back... I am still interested doing that actually. __________________ ///Alex

30-01-2019, 12:01 PM	#5
Jonmitch Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 11 Casino cash: $897	A chap on cutters has just started the process, sounds like it is on his second CSL so he can have one of each. Watch this space.