OEM CSL Trunk Availability?

[bran.stum]

wonder how many are still available at BMW now ...

Last I checked there is 78 or 79 available. However, I think we are limited to ordering from third parties (ECS, FCP, etc.). BMW is strict on ordering euro parts. Tried to order some euro E36 radiator covers for my buddy and BMW blocked the order. From what the parts manager told me, apparently euro parts may require proof of ownership or import paperwork.

[davidinnyc]

There’s a titanium silver CSL trunk for sale locally in LA… in case anyone is looking.

[JokerElite]

@Rekpoint

Is the last picture a manufacture date? Anyone know why it reads 10/2004?

[bimmermh]

wonder how many are still available at BMW now ...

[M3LSB.Gab]

I guess i'll buy one also ^^ I have 30% rebate at my local bmw's because I spent so much every year for my M cars and E30 ^^

[davidinnyc]

If I had two new CSL trunks and legitimately had the space to store an extra one I would keep it as I always worry about what would happen if mine was destroyed. Also, I am a hardcore parts hoader to the extent I can be.

The more practical part of me says paint/install one, sell the other and make some $.

In any event, I imagine that post created a few new PM's in your inbox!

In some weird, twisted way… I’m considering keeping the second in box for posterity and finally painting a trunk and diffuser (only have one at the moment).

[Cubieman]

I have bought and sold CSL trunks in the past thinking I’d paint and install… have never gone through with the work. Now I have two BNIB CSL trunks sitting in my garage… again.

If I had two new CSL trunks and legitimately had the space to store an extra one I would keep it as I always worry about what would happen if mine was destroyed. Also, I am a hardcore parts hoader to the extent I can be.

The more practical part of me says paint/install one, sell the other and make some $.

In any event, I imagine that post created a few new PM's in your inbox!

[davidinnyc]

I have bought and sold CSL trunks in the past thinking I’d paint and install… have never gone through with the work. Now I have two BNIB CSL trunks sitting in my garage… again.

[Rekpoint]

I had no plans to add a CSL trunk to my car, but I have this feeling they will go NLA and I will kick myself for not getting one. LOL

Exactly what I was thinking. Also the PO of my car added a turner lip spoiler to the trunk and installed it "Too Well". So this was the expensive fix.

[405]

I had no plans to add a CSL trunk to my car, but I have this feeling they will go NLA and I will kick myself for not getting one. LOL

[Kipjames3]

Yeah it was mentioned in another thread I saw that they color changed a couple years ago.

[Cubieman]

Not a big deal, and I may be mis-remembering, but when I got my CSL trunk in 2020 I seem to remember it was more of dark primer gray, that looks much more black.

[Kipjames3]

Well I definitely wish I would have known of a non-tariff way to order mine 6 months ago. Could have saved myself $800. Congrats on the pick-up.

[Rekpoint]

Dang it, now I'm sucked into this. What's the consensus on running a CSL trunk, but not a CSL front bumper cover? My initial thought is to not do that, but I'm curious what others think.

I am going to run the stock bumper. Also going to run an MK Trackparts front lip.

[Slideways]

Dang it, now I'm sucked into this. What's the consensus on running a CSL trunk, but not a CSL front bumper cover? My initial thought is to not do that, but I'm curious what others think.

Many people have done a bootlid and diffuser without the front bumper. Stock bumper is nice as it is easily replaceable or repairable if it gets damaged.

BMW states that the "two individually replaceable flaps made of CFRP reduce lift at the front of the car by more than 50 percent compared with a standard M3." IDK how much you will notice that at road speeds. Maybe more noticeable at higher speeds on track.