Current CSL Trunks

[old///MFanatic]

Yeah it’s the house brand. That’s what I’m fearing.

So what options you considering in regards to installing vs not installing yourself? Like sell it? Have a shop install and finesse it? Or you install for now?

Some of those had poor fitment but it’s still a 1/2 mold of factory base so it’ll mount. Takes a little to align. Just be careful torquing hinge bolts down too tight it’ll stress crack on top. Also test the mounting for these bolts prior so they aren’t too long. I’ve seen some need washers so bolts aren’t too deep and screw into trunk top from underneath (again cracking CF/FRP). Lock cylinder often needs some dremel trimming on inside too.

Overall it’s not a difficult diy to install if you do it. But with most body parts a body shop makes it look easy and simple.

[S3diment]

Be worried if this is their “house brand” vs a quality company. Their house brand was crap. Fitment poor but more so was a stock trunk mold with the duck tail design added. Which means the deep LP area and horizontal “crease” line doesn’t even exist. Also had roundel emblem fitment issues.

I’m also in the camp with others that fully exposed CF body panels usually looks cheaper than actually nicer.

Yeah it’s the house brand. That’s what I’m fearing.

[Triqzy]

Had an opportunity to buy a brand new ECS CF trunk at a ridiculous price. Been debating if I should put it on, generally speaking what are experiences? I'm fine if it isn't 100% spot on since it's a tenth of the price.

Not very difficult to install a CSL trunk, so I would install it and see how the fitment is since you've already purchased it. However in general, I think most CF trunks outside of Status Gruppe and discontinued Vorsteiner trunks are known for fitment issues. If you prioritize fitment over looks, I'd probably look for an FRP CSL trunk as those tend to fit better from what I've read but YMMV.

[old///MFanatic]

Had an opportunity to buy a brand new ECS CF trunk at a ridiculous price. Been debating if I should put it on, generally speaking what are experiences? I'm fine if it isn't 100% spot on since it's a tenth of the price.

Be worried if this is their “house brand” vs a quality company. Their house brand was crap. Fitment poor but more so was a stock trunk mold with the duck tail design added. Which means the deep LP area and horizontal “crease” line doesn’t even exist. Also had roundel emblem fitment issues.

I’m also in the camp with others that fully exposed CF body panels usually looks cheaper than actually nicer.

[S3diment]

Had an opportunity to buy a brand new ECS CF trunk at a ridiculous price. Been debating if I should put it on, generally speaking what are experiences? I'm fine if it isn't 100% spot on since it's a tenth of the price.

[Icecream]

Surprised prices haven't skyrocketed yet on these. I bet it does very soon.

[SeanE46]

OE CSL ftw!

[gixxer]

I need to finish up the wiring to the license plate lamps (using the e39 lamps).

Currently going through trying to button up few loose ends that's been on back burner since 2004.


Are folks running the trunk with or without the toolkit?

I do have the toolkit retrofitted to the OE CSL trunk lid back when it was installed in 2007 (urgh...) but i've been hanging on to the CSL liner since.

I guess i need to try opening and closing with and without the added weights on lid.

Mulled over this, and decided to cover up this "ugly" with the CSL liner, loose the tools...






Now only if i can get these parts put together to get the lamps connected...

[erickhoyos]

Nobody answered my question about convertible CSL trunks, rip...

[Maxima SE]

anyone know why BMW decided to mass produce the OEM CSL trunk lately? is it because they finally realize a ton of money could be made? if so... why not make other CSL parts?

[///m325i]

Oem all day. Why buy a replica trunk when the oem trunk is only a little more in price.

[gixxer]

Check Schmiedmannn for OE as well. Got mine there for less including freight than ECS at the time. I replaced an SGT CF one. Annoying to add weight back onto the car but honestly I prefer the more substantial feel when opening and closing, and the fit is better. I’ll make up for it with a CF roof

I need to finish up the wiring to the license plate lamps (using the e39 lamps).

Currently going through trying to button up few loose ends that's been on back burner since 2004.


Are folks running the trunk with or without the toolkit?

I do have the toolkit retrofitted to the OE CSL trunk lid back when it was installed in 2007 (urgh...) but i've been hanging on to the CSL liner since.

I guess i need to try opening and closing with and without the added weights on lid.

[cbean]

Another must have item I have to buy

And it sounds like a unanimous decision on OEM !

[Norocehcap]

I will be getting OEM when I buy a CSL trunk in the future

[BMWahba]

No progress yet on my trunk unfortunately. My CSL trunk liner is stuck in transit and most shops around me don't seem to want to take on the work right now.

I think this is the rough idea:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641410

Oh nice, thanks for that link!