Early thoughts on CSL ownership

[shimmy]

not read it yet but will do and enjoy Goodwood. it is not a forgiving track so please stay straight and on the black stuff

[AlexC]

Straightsix - the whole blog is by me. I think both cars sound fantastic but the 355 sounds better more of the time, like when you're just sitting in traffic. That can be cool when you're in Italy but it isn't the most subtle car. I like the fact the CSL can be so many things.

Shimmy - Thanks. I will take it easy today.

[Trawler]

Lovely write up, not the only one though. Black cesil :smt055

I loved Goodwood but as Shimmy says take it easy at first.

Funny what first impressions are like but I found the 355 left me cold.

[83SY]

Lovely write up, not the only one though. Black cesil :smt055

I loved Goodwood but as Shimmy says take it easy at first.

Funny what first impressions are like but I found the 355 left me cold.

May have been a dodgy heater matrix :bigcry:

Goodwood is slippery first thing... have fun :supz:

[billyboysm3]

Looks a nice day for a blast. Have fun.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Great article enjoyed reading it, have a good day at Goodwood good choice of colour :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

May have been a dodgy heater matrix :bigcry:

Goodwood is slippery first thing... have fun :supz:

Every circuit is slippery first thing to you :whistle:

[Yanto_csl]

Good article ! Enjoy today, weather looks good !

[outnumbered]

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

Some people seem to think its supposed to be used as an automatic, and the paddles are some sort of optional extra. Whereas it should be the other way round, as the automatic mode is hopeless unless driving like a granny.

I agree with you, spend a little time getting used to it and its great.

[Steve B]

I absolutly love the SMG and find it horrible when driving a normal manual car now....

[83SY]

Every circuit is slippery first thing to you :whistle:

How would you know Miss Daisy :blalalala:

[83SY]

I absolutly love the SMG and find it horrible when driving a normal manual car now....

+1 the manual in the ME E46 feels very sloppy :119:

[alexk]

I love the SMG as well.
Totally agree that needs a learning curve and then it's fantastic.

[gav]

Good work Al.....
Enjoy Goodwood.


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[Straightsix]

Quick question on SMGII

When u upshift are u meant to keep ur foot planted on the throttle as u go up through the gears or release the throttle like u would in a manual :-) ?