Discussion
The new 2008 BMW E92 M3 - With CSL Rims
I believe the next M3 will be awsome! If you want more info, spyshots, wallpaper, videos, articles, everything! about the new E92 M3 or 335 328 check out [url]http://BmwE92M3.com[/url]
I believe the next M3 will be awsome! If you want more info, spyshots, wallpaper, videos, articles, everything! about the new E92 M3 or 335 328 check out [url]http://BmwE92M3.com[/url]
The CS and CSL use completely different intake systems - the CS uses the regular M3's mass-flow air sensor based configuration whereas the CSL uses a race-car like Alpha-N system which uses an ECU with twice the processing power of that fitted to the CS.
So you would need to replace the ECU, buy the Alpha-N controller and the carbon intake itself, plus a few extra bits. To give you an idea about how much extra kit is involved, the carbon intake in the CSL measures just over '1 metre' in length (extending all the way back under the front bulkhead) and used to cost around £3k new, the ECU and Alpha-N controller would probably set you back a few grand as well, so it would not be a cheap conversion to undertake unless you found the parts in a breakers yard.
When the CSL came out people used to say that it was over-priced, but there was good reason for its £18k premium over the M3.
The CS is a lovely car, but it's basically an M3 with the CSL's quicker steering plus the M-track button. It's probably easier to just keep it as it is, or find a nice CSL to start with.
So you would need to replace the ECU, buy the Alpha-N controller and the carbon intake itself, plus a few extra bits. To give you an idea about how much extra kit is involved, the carbon intake in the CSL measures just over '1 metre' in length (extending all the way back under the front bulkhead) and used to cost around £3k new, the ECU and Alpha-N controller would probably set you back a few grand as well, so it would not be a cheap conversion to undertake unless you found the parts in a breakers yard.
When the CSL came out people used to say that it was over-priced, but there was good reason for its £18k premium over the M3.
The CS is a lovely car, but it's basically an M3 with the CSL's quicker steering plus the M-track button. It's probably easier to just keep it as it is, or find a nice CSL to start with.
DoctorD said:
The CS and CSL use completely different intake systems - the CS uses the regular M3's mass-flow air sensor based configuration whereas the CSL uses a race-car like Alpha-N system which uses an ECU with twice the processing power of that fitted to the CS.
So you would need to replace the ECU, buy the Alpha-N controller and the carbon intake itself, plus a few extra bits. To give you an idea about how much extra kit is involved, the carbon intake in the CSL measures just over '1 metre' in length (extending all the way back under the front bulkhead) and used to cost around £3k new, the ECU and Alpha-N controller would probably set you back a few grand as well, so it would not be a cheap conversion to undertake unless you found the parts in a breakers yard.
When the CSL came out people used to say that it was over-priced, but there was good reason for its £18k premium over the M3.
The CS is a lovely car, but it's basically an M3 with the CSL's quicker steering plus the M-track button. It's probably easier to just keep it as it is, or find a nice CSL to start with.
I thought as much. Few creature comforts in the CS which appeals if its your main car. So you would need to replace the ECU, buy the Alpha-N controller and the carbon intake itself, plus a few extra bits. To give you an idea about how much extra kit is involved, the carbon intake in the CSL measures just over '1 metre' in length (extending all the way back under the front bulkhead) and used to cost around £3k new, the ECU and Alpha-N controller would probably set you back a few grand as well, so it would not be a cheap conversion to undertake unless you found the parts in a breakers yard.
When the CSL came out people used to say that it was over-priced, but there was good reason for its £18k premium over the M3.
The CS is a lovely car, but it's basically an M3 with the CSL's quicker steering plus the M-track button. It's probably easier to just keep it as it is, or find a nice CSL to start with.
CSL's are pretty cheap on the private market and even from a main dealer with extended warranty seems one can be had for under £30k, I think that is pretty good value.
I would certainly choose a CS if it was being used as your main car, they are very different cars in character - the CS cossets whereas the CSL most definitely does not. The CSL feels a lot lighter, louder and less cosy.
I've had my CSL for the past 6 years (since new) and much prefer to use it as a weekend or special occasion car.
I've had my CSL for the past 6 years (since new) and much prefer to use it as a weekend or special occasion car.
DoctorD said:
I would certainly choose a CS if it was being used as your main car, they are very different cars in character - the CS cossets whereas the CSL most definitely does not. The CSL feels a lot lighter, louder and less cosy.
I've had my CSL for the past 6 years (since new) and much prefer to use it as a weekend or special occasion car.
I have had my CSL for a while now, and is also a special occasion car. I'd buy a CS as a main car, although an RS4 is stiff competition. I've had my CSL for the past 6 years (since new) and much prefer to use it as a weekend or special occasion car.
Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff