CSL Bootlid price increase?

[Cubieman]

FYI do not buy and store them! Buy fresh if possible. I did just that and had 2 spare filters since I am in Bahrain so thought it'll be good to keep them in an air conditioned room etc. When i removed it from the packaging to install it the rubber outer parts melted and crumbled in my hands. My theory on that is that storage of these filters, the oil on the filters eats the rubber outer part.

Ah yes, I remember you posting that, hell maybe vacuum bagging? Although if your theory is correct that may not do much good.
I just want to avoid paying $500+ for an airfilter 10 years from now. It's hard to know what will and won't be NLA, and with that mindset and the fact I like hoarding parts that's a dangerous mindset.

[Lip]

Ah yes, I remember you posting that, hell maybe vacuum bagging? Although if your theory is correct that may not do much good.
I just want to avoid paying $500+ for an airfilter 10 years from now. It's hard to know what will and won't be NLA, and with that mindset and the fact I like hoarding parts that's a dangerous mindset.

ITG filters are always an option


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[Tbonem3]

If it got bad enough, we could band together and get a company to make a filter for us (group buy).

With regular cleaning, I don't envisage needing to buy too often. They don't get too dirty for most of us (well, maybe in Bahrain) and most of us don't drive too much.

[r4dr]

I'm guessing they don't make one now, but has anyone ever reached out to Mahle, Mann, Hengst or any of the other OEM filter manufacturers to see if this is something they're interested in making? Or is the CSL such a niche that it's not worth it?

[Cubieman]

ITG filters are always an option


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I know, just a sucker for OE, although I guess my airbox isn't OE at that.

[0-60motorsports]

I'm guessing they don't make one now, but has anyone ever reached out to Mahle, Mann, Hengst or any of the other OEM filter manufacturers to see if this is something they're interested in making? Or is the CSL such a niche that it's not worth it?

I doubt they’ll do anything for the minority but it could be worth a shot. BMC a make the CSL filter for BMW.

[0-60motorsports]

If it got bad enough, we could band together and get a company to make a filter for us (group buy).

With regular cleaning, I don't envisage needing to buy too often. They don't get too dirty for most of us (well, maybe in Bahrain) and most of us don't drive too much.

Good idea, as long as it isn’t foam filters. I hate those.

[thegenius46m]

Lol looks like ECS removed the OE CSL trunk from their website for the time being

[keljos]

Lol looks like ECS removed the OE CSL trunk from their website for the time being

They still have the page, although it's harder to find as it's not currently designated to fit the E46 M3 for some reason.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-bmw-parts/csl-rear-decklid/41007895884~oee/

[thegenius46m]

They still have the page, although it's harder to find as it's not currently designated to fit the E46 M3 for some reason.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...007895884~oee/

They probably did that to cut the demand down while the page admin is too lazy to actually remove it from the catalog temporarily. Lol

[keljos]

Just emailed APMotorsport about the OEM CSL Trunk. They're listing the OEM trunk on their site for 2,295 british pounds (~$3,200 USD) and have advised me that this is now the retail price in the UK, and that prices could very likely be rising again in the near future beyond what we're seeing on the usual vendors (ECS/Schmiedmann/Turner/etc.).

[Inizes]

Just emailed APMotorsport about the OEM CSL Trunk. They're listing the OEM trunk on their site for 2,295 british pounds (~$3,200 USD) and have advised me that this is now the retail price in the UK, and that prices could very likely be rising again in the near future beyond what we're seeing on the usual vendors (ECS/Schmiedmann/Turner/etc.).

Guess I’m hoping and paying for a a good rep then.

[Slideways]

Guess I’m hoping and paying for a a good rep then.

Or just keep the stock one - similar weight, perfect fitment and costs nothing

[FCD46]

Recently ordered two more for clients, it’s roughly $3500/ea landed in US.

Order shows 45days, we’ll see.

[keljos]

Recently ordered two more for clients, it’s roughly $3500/ea landed in US.

Order shows 45days, we’ll see.

Through which vendor are you placing orders?