CSL Part Availability?

[Duck360198]

Hey Everyone!

I'm hearing a lot of chatter in the CSL world about part availability. I'm hearing people say the front seats are no longer produced and finding a set is nearly impossible. Is that true? If so, is that the same for ALL CSL parts like the decklid, bumpers, diffuser, all interior components etc.? I just want to know the truth about the status of these special parts and where people are getting their information. Can anybody provide some insight?

Much appreciated!

[billyboysm3]

If you ring Bmw parts up with your VIN the system will say how many items in stock.
Your probably want some camshafts as well.

[select]

It depends on the part itself. Some are in Stock and some are not. Ask your local dealer.

[GregorFuk]

Out of stock is one thing NLA is another. Though I had gave up waiting for front struts so they may as well be NLA. I believe the roof is still listed as 'in stock' but if you order one you will unwrap it to find a steel panel. I guess the biggest issue is the front bumper but last time I checked with the dealer they were still available.

[73CSL]

it gets to the point with all 'classics' where the original parts dry up

on the back of this usually some talented blokes in sheds start making reproductions parts that can be better than stock .... this will happen eventually with CSL parts as otherwise these cars will be kept off the road

the cams for example ... there is nothing fundamentally special about them .. its just our reliance on the warranty

[CSLManual]

it gets to the point with all 'classics' where the original parts dry up

on the back of this usually some talented blokes in sheds start making reproductions parts that can be better than stock .... this will happen eventually with CSL parts as otherwise these cars will be kept off the road

the cams for example ... there is nothing fundamentally special about them .. its just our reliance on the warranty

I think Kent Cams now have the measurements at least... they could proabably make some fairly quickly

[Chad]

When my lad was waiting for his new motor, info we had was BMW was having trouble getting the correct material to produce the cam shaft to the there standards, they must have solved that problem , as he got the new engine 2015

[Mike RT4]

I've been waiting for my cams since July 2015, after (BMW GmbH) rejecting several sets, they finally landed last month.

[Chad]

I've been waiting for my cams since July 2015, after (BMW GmbH) rejecting several sets, they finally landed last month.

Hopefully cams,should no longer be a problem, lets hope they make more parts roof etc that have been bought up by none Csl owners

[glendog74]

I ordered a set of CSL side grille badges last week and they are on back order from Germany.

[select]

there used to be some guy on ebay.de who sold the pair for 10€
probably the reason why they are on backorder :bigcry:

[hoshy]

Out of stock is one thing NLA is another. Though I had gave up waiting for front struts so they may as well be NLA. I believe the roof is still listed as 'in stock' but if you order one you will unwrap it to find a steel panel. I guess the biggest issue is the front bumper but last time I checked with the dealer they were still available.

I waited best part of 6 months for a front strut - apparently it had to come from the US!!! finally arrived a couple of weeks ago - you may want to check if you still need it.

[GregorFuk]

I waited best part of 6 months for a front strut - apparently it had to come from the US!!! finally arrived a couple of weeks ago - you may want to check if you still need it.

Thanks, but i gave up waiting and went for a Bilstein B16 PSS10 kit. No regrets.

[Duck360198]

Thanks everyone. So when I hear people say "I'm selling the last set of NEW OEM seats produced" there could still be a set sitting at a dealer somewhere? So just because it's NLA doesn't mean it's sitting at a dealer somewhere is what it sounds like.

[0836whimper]

Depends whether the item is orderable through the BMW system, and thus available.
NLA means no longer available through that system.

If a dealer has some sitting around that are off the system but are willing to sell, that's different, but essentially means it is the same as a private sale of something pre-owned.

My take anyway.