Early thoughts on CSL ownership

[AlexC]

Hi guys,

I did a little blog post on my CSL yesterday. It's not really aimed at such a knowledgeable audience as on this forum but I thought one or two of you might appreciate it.

http://www.irresponsiblecitizen.com/...mw-m3-csl.html

In other news, I'm doing a sessioned, half-day track day at Goodwood tomorrow afternoon. It will be my first time on track in the CSL and my first proper track day, even though I've done a couple of tourist laps at the 'Ring and done some Lotus Academy training at Hethel. I'm comfortable with track etiquette and plan to take easy but it will be nice to get a better feel for the car off the public highway.

I've checked tyres, oil is fine, and all other fluids should be ok as I've barely done any miles since it was last serviced. I've even lined-up insurance for peace of mind.

Any other advice on car prep or the circuit is very welcome.

Cheers,

Al.

[Mark CSL]

Very Good :beer:

[83SY]

Regarding car prep. What music have you got in the CD player?
+ would be an idea to check you have enough fuel to make it round :smokin:

Have a good day :-D

+ Enjoyed reading the blog

Hi guys,

I did a little blog post on my CSL yesterday. It's not really aimed at such a knowledgeable audience as on this forum but I thought one or two of you might appreciate it.

http://www.irresponsiblecitizen.com/...mw-m3-csl.html

In other news, I'm doing a sessioned, half-day track day at Goodwood tomorrow afternoon. It will be my first time on track in the CSL and my first proper track day, even though I've done a couple of tourist laps at the 'Ring and done some Lotus Academy training at Hethel. I'm comfortable with track etiquette and plan to take easy but it will be nice to get a better feel for the car off the public highway.

I've checked tyres, oil is fine, and all other fluids should be ok as I've barely done any miles since it was last serviced. I've even lined-up insurance for peace of mind.

Any other advice on car prep or the circuit is very welcome.

Cheers,

Al.

[Barry C]

Nice article. That makes me really miss my CSL. I'm i New York with Work for a few months and the poor beast is at home crying out for a good dogging:hahaha:

[83SY]

Nice article. That makes me really miss my CSL. I'm i New York with Work for a few months and the poor beast is at home crying out for a good dogging:hahaha:

'the poor beast is at home crying out for a good dogging'

Thats no way to talk about your Mrs :bigcry:

[Alx007]

I love these articles, thank you.

Interesting comparison with the F355 as it's a car that I have always loved and one that I sometimes have considered trading my CSL for.

Cheers,
Alex

[plumber vic]

If the sun shines tomorrow might have a run out to Goodwood:wink::wink:

[alexk]

Very nice article in your blog. :beer:

PS : από ότι είδα είσαι Έλληνας ?

[CSLScot]

:thumbs:

[Alx007]

By the way, nice blog you have there Alex! :notworthy:

I just purchased an electronic version of your book "One Careful Owner".


Regards,

Alex

[s1csl]

Nice article wait until you do a trackday then i look forward to reading your next article enjoy :thumbs:

[AlexC]

Cheers for the positive feedback guys. Glad you enjoyed the blog.

Alx - Thanks for buying the ebook. Really hope that you enjoy it. Feel free to let me know how you get on with it. If you come to it, I would consider looking at a 360 as well as 355. Not quite as pretty but, though I haven't driven one, it is supposedly a much superior car.

alexk - I don't speak Greek sadly, though I assume that's what was being asked! That is the origin of my surname though.

If anyone finds themselves at Goodwood tomorrow afternoon, please come and say hello. And don't worry, I'll make sure my fuel tank is appropriately full!

[Neil M]

Good article very professionally written, low key on the tech, saves people getting bored, spot on with the numbers (were any of the SB supplied factory delimited?) an enjoyable read telling it straight as you found it.

As Swiss Tony said "Using the smg is like making love to a beautiful woman, etc, etc, you have to be gentle with her, until you find her sweat spot, then hang on for the ride of your life" :hahaha:

[Straightsix]

Hi mate

Good luck for ur track day
Is the whole blog on the whole website all written by u or just the M3 CSL part ?

PS Very well written article I enjoyed that

Have always wondered how CSL V CS V Exige V 355 compare ?
I imagine Exige would be the best and sharpest on the track and CS best on the road. CSL I think 2nd on the track then 355 then CS. Think in terms of noise be between CSL and 355 though not sure which is better which is better in ur opinion ?

[83SY]

Good article very professionally written, low key on the tech, saves people getting bored, spot on with the numbers (were any of the SB supplied factory delimited?) an enjoyable read telling it straight as you found it.

As Swiss Tony said "Using the smg is like making love to a beautiful woman, etc, etc, you have to be gentle with her, until you find her sweat spot, then hang on for the ride of your life" :hahaha:

What kind of women have you been with Neil.... 'be rough with her, smash her in as hard & fast as possible for the smoother ride'

On a serious not I'm still confused why people slate the SMG??? When you become used to the box it's fantastic! Maybe the initial drive is abit lumpy and that's what reviews are based on