M3 vs CSL - Ride Height

[SLINC]

Hi all,
I've posted up (long winded) questions on Tyre size options but something allied to this......

Does the CSL sit lower to the ground because of the smaller total diameter of its wheels/tyres compared to the M3?
or
Is it because its suspension is different to the M3 ?


Or to put it another way;
If the OEM M3 tyres were replaced with the OEM CSL ones all round, would the car automatically sit lower (therefore "filling" the arches to the same degree as before, height wise).

Realise this may be a dumb question, but any answers appreciated!

Best,
SLINC

[ady702]

I dont think it will fill the arches more as the profile is small on the CSL tyres, plus I think it sits around 25mm lower too

[Charliecloud]

I fitted CSL alloys to my e46 M3 , it didn't sit as low as the M3 CSL. So I guess that the CSL has a different suspension set up. Nothing that you couldn't sort,if you are looking to get that 'squat' look.

[outnumbered]

Suspension is different, so the car sits lower than a std M3.

[shim]

- Suspension and spring (sachs, shorter spring and different damper and rebound rates) fronts 31312282505; 31312282506 front bump stop 31332282508 rear 33522282507, rear mount disc (CSL specific) 33532282503; bumper stop 33532282509
- different rear lower arm - aluminium with spherical joint 33322283074
- different front king pin (hub) for wider front track 31212282855; 31212282856
- larger front sway bar (hollow) 30.8mm 31352282655
- larger rear sway bar 22.5mm 33552

C/o AlexK

[ady702]

Set of Eibach Pro/Sportline springs will make it similar to CSL lowness

[shim]

ady702 said:

Set of Eibach Pro/Sportline springs will make it similar to CSL lowness

Yep and spoil what is a great car.

[ady702]

shim said:

Yep and spoil what is a great car.

each to their own....