2004 SB M3 CSL - track prepped for sale.

[Andrew]

re-advertised due to original buyer having difficulties

Black Sapphire.
59000 miles
FBMWSH
Oil changed every 2000-3000 miles
BMW warranty with zero excess (currently on the monthly plan).
2 previous owners (BMW dealer for first 30 days, then 2nd owner).


Has Xenons, Aircon, cd player standard from BMW


Currently is fully track prepped:

Intrax 4 way coilovers (titanium shocks, remote reservoirs) cost approx £5000
AP Racing brakes front and rear (recently serviced, new PF disks at front, new pads all round) Cost approx £3000
Weichar 6 point bolt in cage (Cost about £800)
Recaro Pro racer SPG Hans XL drivers seat (Cost about £1200)
Recaro Pole Position passenger seat (Cost about £500)
6 point scroth harnesses.
cooler for power steering to avoid overheating
New diff <5000 miles ago
1 set of 19" CSL wheels with PS2s


Also have all the parts to make it standard again.


Car had a full body respray 12 months ago, as CSLs are prone to stone chipping.

The car has been used properly, but maintained regardless of cost, and as such is in excellent condition as many on this forum will vouch.


£23995

[azrael]

It's a great car and an absolute bargain!

[7.77]

cooler for power steering to avoid overheating

please explain ??
i have trouble with my power steering pump/hose......how does it feel when overheating ??

any picture of the cooler ?

[Bealo]

Hello Andrew

We did a Car limits day together a couple of year back along with a Elise and 993 :thumbs:

How you been????

So your selling your beast eh???

Have you thought about taking off the modded parts and selling them separately????

If you do decide to put back to standard will you give me first refusal on the seats and harnesses?????

[shimmy]

shame to hear your sale has fallen thru Andrew, good luck this time:thumbs:

[Andrew]

please explain ??
i have trouble with my power steering pump/hose......how does it feel when overheating ??

any picture of the cooler ?

it happened on track generally. Steering would lock, mid corner, preventing one from turning the wheel in order to make the corner.
by turning, and returning the wheel, I would be able to make the corner.

twice this happened, twice BMW replaced the pump + rack under warranty. after the 2nd time, I fitted a cooler, as the cause was the fluid was boiling.

If you've had problems with your power steering, I suggest you ask your BMW (assuming they did the work) to replace the entire system - if the pump fails, the rack will be ruined too, a it will have run dry.

good luck.

[Andrew]

Hello Andrew

We did a Car limits day together a couple of year back along with a Elise and 993 :thumbs:

How you been????

So your selling your beast eh???

Have you thought about taking off the modded parts and selling them separately????

If you do decide to put back to standard will you give me first refusal on the seats and harnesses?????

heya! that was a good day. - photos from the day here: http://photo.ing.me.uk/CarLimits-180107

have you still the CSL?

I'm aiming to sell it as one piece, I've spent tens of thousands making it into the ultimate track car, it would be a shame to undo that and put it back to standard again

Andrew

[7.77]

it happened on track generally. Steering would lock, mid corner, preventing one from turning the wheel in order to make the corner.
by turning, and returning the wheel, I would be able to make the corner.

twice this happened, twice BMW replaced the pump + rack under warranty. after the 2nd time, I fitted a cooler, as the cause was the fluid was boiling.

If you've had problems with your power steering, I suggest you ask your BMW (assuming they did the work) to replace the entire system - if the pump fails, the rack will be ruined too, a it will have run dry.

good luck.

it is exactly what happened yesterday at Le Mans:banghead: it is the second time !! first time was at the ring, after loosing a hose connector:banghead:
i had to return home without oil in the pump/rack (450 kms). it was okay after just replacing the hose. Maybe the pump is now out :banghead::banghead:

so: big oil cooler for the engine and oil cooler for the steering....what a shame, i didn't realise the csl wasn't really reliable for trackdays:banghead:.

so, good luck for your sell.....your car seems reliable, a good value for the new owner:supz:

[Bealo]

heya! that was a good day. - photos from the day here: http://photo.ing.me.uk/CarLimits-180107

have you still the CSL?

I'm aiming to sell it as one piece, I've spent tens of thousands making it into the ultimate track car, it would be a shame to undo that and put it back to standard again

Andrew

Yes it was a good day and one i keep meaning to repeat.

Yes still have the CSL but it is far from standard now and is used on track as often as i'm in the UK.

What have you got lined up to replace your CSL?

[glendog74]

Something a little like this:

[Andrew]

some more photos.

[englebert]

What condition are the standard interior parts (seats, carbon) like chap, pretty tidy?

[Andrew]

What condition are the standard interior parts (seats, carbon) like chap, pretty tidy?

yes, they're in good condition.

The car is 5 years, and 59,000 miles old, under my ownership, it has been maintained with money no object in mind of mechanical care, and whilst it is in very good condition, its not a showroom shiner - the car has been used for what it was designed, and maintained to ensure maximum reliability, and longevity.

By this I mean that I think (its been a year since I've seen them) that they show some signs of use, but they're in good condition none the less, and with a valet, could be returned to near show room condition.

[Gibbo]

Hi there

As this has got the coilover suspension how is it on the road, is it harsh or does it ride OK?

I really want a grey one, had enough of black cars!

Don't suppose you want to swap for a 570BHP Saleen Mustang?

[Andrew]

Hi there

As this has got the coilover suspension how is it on the road, is it harsh or does it ride OK?

I really want a grey one, had enough of black cars!

Don't suppose you want to swap for a 570BHP Saleen Mustang?

Its fine on the road, intrax take a clever view with respect to suspension, so the springs are comparatively soft, and they use the dampers to provide the stiffness and resistance to roll.

I've driven the car 1000 miles in a weekend, without being tired as a result.

Your mustang sounds fun, but I've only room for one car, and the E92 M3 is taking that space for me.

CSL is garaged at my grandfather's until its sold.