CSL TRUNKS ON SALE

[jet_dogg]

Installed mine today. Spent some time fine tuning the gaps, and got it to where my OCDs are fulfilled. Comparing the Vorsteiner to oem, the oem trunk def has a lot more imperfections in the mold than i expected. Edges are def not as smooth as the Vorsteiner but fits slightly better than Vorsteiner. Not by much though.

Had to dremel a bit of the license plate holes to fit the E9X lights & used clear silicone around the edge of the lights to prevent water from entering

Also had to trim a bit of the backside of the trunk behind the reverse lights...to fit the bulb holders in place (not sure if that was necessary, but couldn't get the holder to clip in all the way without trimming a bit)

I chose not to dremel the square for the tool trunk......and I'm ok with the stock carpet in place.

I've never installed a csl trunk but does it really require that much modification? Sounds like you prefer the chinese made vorsteiner, why didn't you just keep it?

Perhaps they're getting sloppy making these now I don't know.

[02_lsb]

+1 on the stock trunk. I don’t see the appeal of CSL

[Nate047]

you shouldve seen how off my Vorsteiner was. What i come to find out is Silver grey is a tough one to match. Every shop by me wanted to blend into the quarters, but i def didn't want to

Yup, I feel you. My e36 front bumper is a little lighter than the rest of the car, fucking drives me nuts but not enough to repaint it and likely have it still not match.

[jet_dogg]

stock trunk > csl fight me

[Tbonem3]

Install & color match looks great, ignore the peanut gallery. Color matching silvergrey is nigh on impossible.

Yes, the CSL boot doesn't line up exactly perfect with the rest of the QP/lights. Look at a real CSL.

[old///MFanatic]

I think that's the OEM fit of these things, they're always just slightly higher than the body taillights.

Ahh just looked, yes indeed they are.

yeah i was messing with that and to be honest i wanted the trunk taillights to be centered to the opening. By lowering it down, the gaps around the opening would widen and not be even

I see your point. Never noticed before, mine are lower to line up but not centered. Please disregard.

[antknee]

Color looks off to me, that would annoy me endlessly

you shouldve seen how off my Vorsteiner was. What i come to find out is Silver grey is a tough one to match. Every shop by me wanted to blend into the quarters, but i def didn't want to

[antknee]

Trunk to body alignment looks spot on.
Not criticizing, but think you might want to adjust your trunk lights/tail lights.

yeah i was messing with that and to be honest i wanted the trunk taillights to be centered to the opening. By lowering it down, the gaps around the opening would widen and not be even

[WestBankM4]

Trunk to body alignment looks spot on.
Not criticizing, but think you might want to adjust your trunk lights/tail lights.

I think that's the OEM fit of these things, they're always just slightly higher than the body taillights.

[Nate047]

Color looks off to me, that would annoy me endlessly

[old///MFanatic]

Trunk to body alignment looks spot on.
Not criticizing, but think you might want to adjust your trunk lights/tail lights.

[antknee]

Installed mine today. Spent some time fine tuning the gaps, and got it to where my OCDs are fulfilled. Comparing the Vorsteiner to oem, the oem trunk def has a lot more imperfections in the mold than i expected. Edges are def not as smooth as the Vorsteiner but fits slightly better than Vorsteiner. Not by much though.

Had to dremel a bit of the license plate holes to fit the E9X lights & used clear silicone around the edge of the lights to prevent water from entering

Also had to trim a bit of the backside of the trunk behind the reverse lights...to fit the bulb holders in place (not sure if that was necessary, but couldn't get the holder to clip in all the way without trimming a bit)

I chose not to dremel the square for the tool trunk......and I'm ok with the stock carpet in place.

[Mattn1192]

It’s $2052 USD and appears to be another $500 for shipping. So $2552 USD.

Just glad I bought my CSL trunk 11 years ago.

I saw. Trunk looks good 👌🏽

[jet_dogg]

Lmao at people expecting a full carbon prepreg trunk to be cheap.

For posterity.

[old///MFanatic]

Karb said end of summer is when they’ll set a price for trunk. I’m guessing $1200 or around that.

It’s $2052 USD and appears to be another $500 for shipping. So $2552 USD.

Just glad I bought my CSL trunk 11 years ago.