I'd import one and say it's a normal M3 'they' won't know the difference .
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I would do this but if I were to somehow get the car is imported, customs will check the vin number. Once customs sees that the vin number is different the car will either be sent back or destroyed and there will be many fines to pay. :axe:Originally posted by bromers View PostI'd import one and say it's a normal M3 'they' won't know the difference .
Thank you sir! :beer:Originally posted by Bealo View PostHello and welcome to the forum, goodluck in whichever direction you choose to take:thumbs:
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Andy , welcome to the forum ... I have a great idea .... why dont you come and live over here for a few months with MY CSL ... and I will come live out there with ..well..... your housemaid ????:thumbs:... please send recent pic of said maid !!:hahaha:...
I was going to say your wife reaLLY BUT ITS EARLY DAYS YET ISNT IT !! FOOK CAPS !
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Thanks but no thanks. :thumbs:Originally posted by DuncanR View PostAndy , welcome to the forum ... I have a great idea .... why dont you come and live over here for a few months with MY CSL ... and I will come live out there with ..well..... your housemaid ????:thumbs:... please send recent pic of said maid !!:hahaha:...
I was going to say your wife reaLLY BUT ITS EARLY DAYS YET ISNT IT !! FOOK CAPS !
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Thanks, that's my car. Max, if you have any questions in regards to tuning or airboxes, you can send me a pm.Originally posted by cantfind1 View Post
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Max, welcome to the forum!
As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits.
The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification. :thumbs:
Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof?
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Thanks you sir. :thumbs: Sounds like me and you have the same goal in mind. I want to start off with a M3 CS so the steering rack and other things will already be installed.Originally posted by Rutkowski View PostMax, welcome to the forum!
As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits.
The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification. :thumbs:
Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof?
So you were able to get the OEM CSL air box to work properly?! Im going to have to PM you for the details because no one here in the states has ever made it work properly. They just install it and have the flap always open because they cant get it to open at the right RMP's and the idle is rough.
Yes the OEM CSL roof has been installed on a non CSL car. I plan on doing this too. Here is a link where daytonaviolet did it on his car. He knows a lot about anything CSL.
Good luck with your car. Will keep in touch. :beer:
And Max
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Originally posted by Rutkowski View PostMax, welcome to the forum!
As Glendog mentioned earlier on, i have been turning my standard M3 2003, into a CSL. I won't go all out and remove sound insulation, sat nav etc but have, what i call - the must - have CSL parts. Steering rack plus DSC reflash, Wheels, engine specification (CSL cams and exhaust valves) MSS54HP ECU (all M3s beyond 2004 have it) CSL SMG software, Recaro seats, upgraded brakes, headers and Supersprint 'street' exhaust, CSL anti roll bars, alcantara steering wheel, M track mode retrofit and a few more bits.
The OEM CSL carbon airbox - installed and tuned by Evolve. Works exactly like on the CSL... perfect and smooth idle and start up. Highly recommended modification. :thumbs:
Good luck with your project and as for the CSL carbon fibre roof - i'm still in two minds about it.... cutting out mine and installing CSL one so the car is rigid.. is it possible? How is it done on the CSL? What has BMW used to bond that roof?
Kris, do you ever drive your car?:whistle:
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Many of us CSL owners actually remove the flap :hahaha:Originally posted by ///Max View PostSo you were able to get the OEM CSL air box to work properly?! Im going to have to PM you for the details because no one here in the states has ever made it work properly. They just install it and have the flap always open because they cant get it to open at the right RMP's and the idle is rough.
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Max, thanks for the link!! :thumbs: It's one of my next mods, it's been decided since i convinced my wife the sunroof spoils handling. (she wanted me to retrofit this!!!!):thumbs:Originally posted by ///Max View PostThanks you sir. :thumbs: Sounds like me and you have the same goal in mind. I want to start off with a M3 CS so the steering rack and other things will already be installed.
So you were able to get the OEM CSL air box to work properly?! Im going to have to PM you for the details because no one here in the states has ever made it work properly. They just install it and have the flap always open because they cant get it to open at the right RMP's and the idle is rough.
Yes the OEM CSL roof has been installed on a non CSL car. I plan on doing this too. Here is a link where daytonaviolet did it on his car. He knows a lot about anything CSL.
Good luck with your car. Will keep in touch. :beer:
And Max
I never bothered with the motorised flap as they do go faulty and don't open, resulting in loss of power. By the time you know what's happeneing - you'll lose a lot of races...... that's my explanation anyway. :hahaha:
For the flap to work, you need to retrofit wiring loom and install the CSL software on MSS54HP ECU. The diagrams are available but i can dig it out for you.
Good luck!
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Andrew.... yes i do and i have done a respectable 3 weeks of driving, in the last two years.... i kid you not!! Less is more is my motto!! :hahaha:Originally posted by shimmy View PostKris, do you ever drive your car?:whistle:
TBH i've so much upgrades that need installing.. spent £££s and it's all sitting in my flat. I think i have some sort of wierd fetish!! :whistle:
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