M3 CSL WHEELS

[NeilhM3]

Hi Guys, looking for a bit of advice.

I'v just bought a 2002 M3coupe and am looking to get a set of csl wheels, does anyone have and experience or recommendations of where to get a set.

Also what are the best tyres for all round weather use on 19"?

thanks in advance

Neil

[C8LNJ]

http://www.bmstyling.co.uk/Alloys.htm

As for tyres michelin pilot sport 2 are probably the best ones to go for.

[Daz4m]

Ebay, just make sure they are genuine. Can pick up a used set for less than £1000.

[mat205125]

C8LNJ said:

http://www.bmstyling.co.uk/Alloys.htm

Liking the BBS replicas. Anyone had a set, and can comment on weight, finish, strength and quality?

[shunt]

You'll struggle fitting E46 CSL wheels to the Z3MC. I remember someone over on www.z3mcoupe.com trying and having problems with the wheels fouling the suspension. Have a look around the forum and ask some questions, you'd be better with BBS CH which look like this:

[VB666]

I picked mine up from a main dealer - actually ended up a comparable cost to an ebay set, and I had the knowledge of them being proper genuine CSL wheels.

Think they were around the £1500 last year when I got them. I'm running the specific M3 Continentals on there as I was advised in my tyre fitters that the pilot sports were noiser day to day and the contis aren't exactly quiet. Plus on a all weather purpose I had read that these were better in the wet than the pilot sports.

[Raify]

VB666 said:

I picked mine up from a main dealer - actually ended up a comparable cost to an ebay set, and I had the knowledge of them being proper genuine CSL wheels.

Buying from a dealer doesn't guarantee genuine wheels. I bought a Z4m with 'CSL' wheels and they turned out to be fakes. I'd only trust a fresh set from the parts dept, but then you need a CSL VIN number

Check the rear of the wheels for a BBS stamp.

[VB666]

Sorry didn't make that clear - I bought mine from the parts dept at the dealer, seemed very relaxed on the CSL VIN and dug one out, and stuck in on the order form for me. I was expecting to have to supply one, but the guy just breezed through the order.

Mine are 100% genuine wheels.

[Raify]

Good job, parts dept wheels are the only way to go.

I compared my fake wheels to genuine ones and they seemed significantly heavier, to answer the question above (although they had different tyres on).

[NeilhM3]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the info on the wheels, Dealer seems the best way to go. I get 10% off in BMW as I supply them with industrial pressure washers from my company. www.electrajet.co.uk

I've just bought new discs, pads, sensors, two rear springs and a strut brace all genuine parts from bmminiparts in Livingston after reading about them on the forum. Total cost approx £900 inc vat which is almost half the cost from BMW. Great to deal with would recommend to any one.

Can any one help me with regards to tunning the M3, I don't want to go nuts but are there any simple things that can be done to add BHP etc.

Thanks in advance,

Neil

[gareth h]

Neil
There are several sites to research tuning, basically unless you supercharge which is big £s concentrate on suspension / brakes, I fitted KW V3 to mine and it drastically improves the handling, I'm not hard on brakes and stock seems fine for the road, although having had APs on my old Monaro I'm sure they would be a big improvement on the M.