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Is the primer black or is it just the photo? I thought they all were light grey, or at least mine was.
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I got an email with an invoice 5 days after ordering and there was a tracking# on it with a broken link. I just entered that number on DSV and was able to see updates.
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Christmas came early. Wasent expecting it to even ship till late April. 😁
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Wow all the prices really are going downOriginally posted by toy4to View PostECS and Turner have the CSL the trunk lid trim for $136.99 at the moment. Mine shipped yesterday. When I ordered it, it was $188.99 but they were able to do a price adjustment.
Part number 51497896451
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Those are both nice finds dustyice AbbeyRoad
I'm not sure the cost difference but I ordered the carpet from Schmeidmann and the rest of the parts individually using these guides, threads:
Hi all, I'm 90% done with my CSL trunk install, so I thought I'd write up a DIY with some installation tips. Since they became available again, the CSL trunk is a popular mod on E46 M3s. However, the information out there currently is somewhat vague on what you actually need. Hopefully this clears things up. Sourcing a CSL
So I've got an OE CSL trunk on order as well as all the neccessary bits, or so I think. Is there any go to DIY you guys can link me to? Also, will the trunk handle simply swap over? I have yet to see a new/different trunk handle mentioned on any of the CSL trunk parts lists that I have come across thus far. My car wasLast edited by bavarian3; 03-11-2025, 09:26 PM.
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I opted for the full kit with carpet from turner. Schmiedmann has the carpet for only $98 but the catch is it added $200 to the shipping.Originally posted by simplem3 View PostGot mine on order aswell.
Anyone care to post the latest list of all required parts for the install of OEM trunk?
so fa I ordered trunk and trunk trim panel
Thanks
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I installed thisOriginally posted by simplem3 View PostGot mine on order aswell.
Anyone care to post the latest list of all required parts for the install of OEM trunk?
so fa I ordered trunk and trunk trim panel
Thanks
One of the most popular exterior modifications for the E46 M3 is installing the trunk lid from the famous M3 CSL. So if you have installed a CSL tailgate (or plan to) and would like to upgrade your license plate lights to be genuine BMW LED units, you need a harness to convert the E46 plugs to accept the modern LED lic
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FWIW ordered oem front bumper full kit from schmiedmann. Same April eta. Great communication from them so far.
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Yeah I have been eyeballing one for a while and finally pulled the trigger. The expected ship date has been late april for quite some time now (alteast for Turner) so hopefully they do ship around then.Originally posted by Kipjames3 View Post
Good to know. Thanks. I'll be placing my order soon then. Just purchased a Miles End bumper and diffuser yesterday so need to find room for the trunk now. Ha.
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