NorCal M3 - CSL Conversion (Orignial owner car)

[Xmetal]

Great work on the DIY CSL Mark! LOL...I mean Adam Since you're making (reviving) this build thread, I'm assuming that you had a change of heart and the car is still with you? If so, I want to see it on the next drive!

[Lagunaseca_Blau]

Love seeing this thread again, it keeps me motivated to continue my CSL spec build

[M3dragon]

Great work on the DIY CSL Mark! LOL...I mean Adam Since you're making (reviving) this build thread, I'm assuming that you had a change of heart and the car is still with you? If so, I want to see it on the next drive!

Yeah I had thoughts of selling but then said why. Too much time, love, and are into it. I need to post some updates and will be doing some work on it here in 2023.

[Casa de Mesa]

Incredible build. Incredible dedication to task. Loving reading this, thanks for resurrecting the build log!

[0-60motorsports]

Awesome Build

[robgill]

Love to see this!!

[Exclusivs]

So Cool. Thanks for bringing back m3f gold. Amazing build

[Mike RT4]

I followed this thread when you linked it on the CSL register back in the day (I still remember your spreadsheet LOL).

I would say that you would have to be absolutely crazy to sell this - with the plethora of now NLA CSL parts, you would not be able to recreate this or you would find that it would cost you significantly more for second hand parts and would take you years to track them all down.

[M3dragon]

Awesome Build

Are you following me still LOL. Whats up buddy.

[0-60motorsports]

Are you following me still LOL. Whats up buddy.

Always my friend! Same ol Same ol but this time with the Baby so life is busy. Hope you and the family are good. I'll send you a whatsapp or text later.

[inlinesix123]

Beautiful thread. Hope you still own this beauty. I am incredibly jealous of whomever was able to buy and own their car for 20 something years.

[M3dragon]

Yup still have it. Sitting in the garage waiting for some parts to be installed to make it more drive-able on the crappy CA roads we have.

[Slideways]

Yup still have it. Sitting in the garage waiting for some parts to be installed to make it more drive-able on the crappy CA roads we have.

Did you get rally spec suspension?

[M3dragon]

LOL no. I have a Raptor that is has long travel suspension for dirt use. I went to Koni shocks and I have HR springs but I need to try to find Eibachs. I had that setup as noted LONG ago and want to go back to that. I will sell the TCKlines once I have the new suspension on.

[AbbeyRoad]

Car is off to paint on February 25th 2013 and I hope it will not take as long as it did to install the CSL parts. After paint, I can break in the car for the 500 miles needed to set the DIFF gear. After all the break ins and fluid changes, I will work on the videos and a nice photo shoot of the car.

While the car was away again I decided to do a complete breakdown on the current setup of the car in regards to parts. This also includes all those little parts that never seem to be posted when these projects are done. I hope that this will help people in the future if they decided to go down this path or just trying to find that missing part. The parts list below is just a parts listing but I have included a price break down in a Google Doc.

**Please note: these are prices as listed on the website as of 2/2013 – not what I paid for them** I have been building this car going on 11 years now.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...EE&usp=sharing

CSL Air Intake
11617833496 --- AIR COLLECTOR
11617831740 --- BRACKET
07119902973 ---- HEX BOLT WITH WASHER
07119900398 ---- HEX NUT --- X2
11617831745 --- MUFFLER CLAMP --- X6
11617833497 --- UNFILTERED AIR HOUSING
11617833648 --- INTAKE
7129952137 ---- HOSE CLAMP
11617833646 --- AIR DUCT
11617833645 --- SUCTION TUBE
7119905016 ---- COUNTERSUNK SCREW --- X4
7119901780 ---- FILLISTER HEAD WITH WASHER
16131176747 --- PLASTIC NUT
7119931115 ---- FLAT WASHER ---- X2
7129952127 ---- HOSE CLAMP
11617833647 --- AIR SHUT OFF CALVE
11157833649 --- VENT HOSE
13717896774 --- INTAKE MANIFOLD
13621739510 --- TEMPERATURE SENSOR AIR
13727838625 --- BMC AIR PANNEL FILTER

Engine Modification
TCS497/C ------ Samsco Hoses
EV111AA Evolve- ECU Tune + Alpha-N Stage 3
E46M3CCK ----- Zionsville E46 M3 Competition Cooling Kit
E46M3CCK ----- Zionsville - SPAL (2) Speed Fan Kit
11317835041 --- CSL INLET CAMSHAFT
11317835043 --- CSL CAMSHAFT EXHAUST
11337833259 --- BMW Rocker Arms ---- X24
POWERPULLEY --- Rogue Engineering Power Pulleys
PD6002203R ---- Ignition Solutions PLASMADIRECT
--------------- Castrol Edge 10w-60 --- X6
11427833769 --- BMW Oil Filter Kit
54-10468 ------ AFE Cold Air Intake System Dynamic Air Scoop
OilCoolerKit -- E46 M3 Turner Motorsport Fluidyne Oil Cooler Kit

Exhaust
022 044 001 --- SuperSprint Step Headers (Version 1)
022 044 002 --- SuperSprint Metallic Cat System
022 787 503 --- SuperSprint Resonated X-Pipe
B5313.00832 --- Eisenmann Racing Exhaust
11627830667 --- Gasket Asbestos Free

Transmission
21532282549 --- CSL Expansion tank
41147896136 --- SMG Reservoir Bracket
TM-RED ---------- UUC Transmission Mount Bushing kit - RED
101-43SMG ----- ESS E46 M3 SMG Transmission Software
CHF11S ----------- SMG Hydraulic Unit Fluid

CSL Center Console
51167895578 --- Console-CSL
51167896362 --- Frame-CSL
51167896361 --- Frame- CSL
51167896956 --- Insert-CSL
51711904843 --- Blind plugD=23MM --- X2
34417896360 --- e-brake boot
51168235570 --- Bracket
7129901644 ---- Body Nut --- X2
71111180290 --- Sheet Metal Screw --- X2

Interior
51417896919 --- Door handle front left-CSL
51417896920 --- Door handle front right
REC-070-91-UU11 RECARO Profi SPG XL --- X2
REC-8025 ------ RECARO - Steel Adapter (Pair) --- X2
REC-8015 ------ RECARO - Slider Track Kit --- X2
Tule Fab Custom brackets to mount --- X2
Custom CSL Interior and Rear Seat Delete

3.91 / 4.10 - Differential Parts Needed & Upgrades
E46M3RP ------- Turner 3.91 Ring and Pinion
33121205138 --- securing plate for pinion
33121204657 --- crush sleeve
33107510289 --- output seals 2
TMK-HM803110 -- bearing race
TMK-HM803149 -- Inner pinion bearing
83222282583 --- BMW Differential fluid .5 Liter 3
TDR4675412 ---- Turner E46 Rear Subframe Reinforcement Ki
E36BUSHING ---- Ground Control Street Stability Kit
West Cost Diff - Gear install

CSL Front Bumper
51117896820 --- PAINTED FRONT BUMPER TRIMSILBERGRAU
51117896379 --- Aerodynamic cover, left
51117896380 --- Aerodynamic cover, right
51117895883 --- GRILLE, AIR INLET LEFT
51112695252 --- Flap, towing eye, primed
51118191149 --- Gasket 2125 MM
51118195297 --- Shock absorber front left
51118195298 --- Shock absorber front right
61672695531 --- Head Lamp Cleaning Container
--- Repaint / Color Match Front Bumper

CSL Roof Pannel
41007895382 --- CSL Roof outer panel in Carbon
41328242075 --- BMW ROOF BOW
51442699065 --- BMW Headliner ITSSCHWARZ
51442268975 --- BMW Frame
51448171515 --- BMW Metal Bracket
51448250118 --- BMW Plate Cover
--------------- BMW Epoxy

Exterior changes
63216937454 --- BMW Right Rear LED Light
63216937452 --- BMW Left Rear LED Light
BMSBUAAA7AS --- Stealth Auto Bulbs
51127897863 --- CSL Carbon Fiber Diffuser
41007895884 --- CSL Boot Lid
63267165646 --- Registration Plate Light --- X2
61130007449 --- Cable Socket --- X4
61131378149 --- 8connector --- X2
51147893655 --- BMW ///M3 logo
51148219237 --- BMW trunk roundel
51148209932 --- Trunk lid roundel grommet for the BMW roundel --- X2
46632347012 --- License plate holder grommet PLUGIN NUT --- X2
88100141709 --- FLAT WASHER A6/4 X2
51181813015 --- SCREW --- X2
61136931929 --- UNIVERSAL PIN TERMINAL UNCODED 3 POL
61130006664 --- PINCONTACT 0,75MM --- X2

Steering and Suspension
32132282642 --- CSL / ZCP Steering Rack (14.5:1 steering ratio)
2072.31 ------- Eibach Front Sway Bar
2072.312 ------ Eibach Rear Sway Bar
BMWControlArm - Ground Control E46 Rear Lower Control Arms
TCKR ---------- TCKR True Match S/A Coilover System (500F/600R)
TCKCC --------- TC Kline Racing Camber/ Caster Plates

Wheels & Breaks
TWH9905002-K -- Turner Motorsport 10mm Hubcentric Front Wheel Spacer Kit
36112282650 --- CSL Light alloy rim Front 8.5 JX19 --- X3
36112282999 --- CSL Light alloy rim Rear 8.5 JX19 --- X2
83.137.4700.82- StopTech Front Big Brake (4 piston / 355mm)(Yellow Calipers)
--- Stainless lines
--- ATB Super Blue
83.137.0047.82- StopTech Rear Big Brake (4 piston / 355mm)(Yellow Calipers)
--- Stainless lines
--- ATB Super Blue

Parts Sources & Installers

SPORTHOSES.COM
Garrett KLEEN
21881 8th Street East
Sonoma CA 95476
[email protected]
Smasco Hoses Vendor
707-935-3637 office

Tolle Fab
Mike Tole - Owner
Subframe work & Custom Brackets
916-524-5315

West Coast Differentials
2429 Mercantile Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 635-0950
Jimmy - Shop Manager
$180 cash price

Bekkers.com
Tony Parham
Driiv Autosport
www.bekkers.com
[email protected]
CSL Parts Source
229-888-2060

Evolve Automotive
Rizwan Malik
[email protected]
CSL Parts Source
UK: 0871 231 1020
Int: 0044 1582 584 000

IPB-Autosport
Ron Kain - Owner
1206 C St, Sacramento, CA 95814
[email protected]
CSL Parts Installer
916-453-1465

Tischer - BMW
Jason Reighard - Parts Manager
3211 Automobile Blvd.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
OE BMW Parts Source
[email protected]

AutoWerks
Josh Johnson - Owner
CLOSED
CSL Parts InstallerCar is off to paint on February 25th 2013 and I hope it will not take as long as it did to install the CSL parts. After paint, I can break in the car for the 500 miles needed to set the DIFF gear. After all the break ins and fluid changes, I will work on the videos and a nice photo shoot of the car.

While the car was away again I decided to do a complete breakdown on the current setup of the car in regards to parts. This also includes all those little parts that never seem to be posted when these projects are done. I hope that this will help people in the future if they decided to go down this path or just trying to find that missing part. The parts list below is just a parts listing but I have included a price break down in a Google Doc.

**Please note: these are prices as listed on the website as of 2/2013 – not what I paid for them** I have been building this car going on 11 years now.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...EE&usp=sharing

CSL Air Intake
11617833496 --- AIR COLLECTOR
11617831740 --- BRACKET
07119902973 ---- HEX BOLT WITH WASHER
07119900398 ---- HEX NUT --- X2
11617831745 --- MUFFLER CLAMP --- X6
11617833497 --- UNFILTERED AIR HOUSING
11617833648 --- INTAKE
7129952137 ---- HOSE CLAMP
11617833646 --- AIR DUCT
11617833645 --- SUCTION TUBE
7119905016 ---- COUNTERSUNK SCREW --- X4
7119901780 ---- FILLISTER HEAD WITH WASHER
16131176747 --- PLASTIC NUT
7119931115 ---- FLAT WASHER ---- X2
7129952127 ---- HOSE CLAMP
11617833647 --- AIR SHUT OFF CALVE
11157833649 --- VENT HOSE
13717896774 --- INTAKE MANIFOLD
13621739510 --- TEMPERATURE SENSOR AIR
13727838625 --- BMC AIR PANNEL FILTER

Engine Modification
TCS497/C ------ Samsco Hoses
EV111AA Evolve- ECU Tune + Alpha-N Stage 3
E46M3CCK ----- Zionsville E46 M3 Competition Cooling Kit
E46M3CCK ----- Zionsville - SPAL (2) Speed Fan Kit
11317835041 --- CSL INLET CAMSHAFT
11317835043 --- CSL CAMSHAFT EXHAUST
11337833259 --- BMW Rocker Arms ---- X24
POWERPULLEY --- Rogue Engineering Power Pulleys
PD6002203R ---- Ignition Solutions PLASMADIRECT
--------------- Castrol Edge 10w-60 --- X6
11427833769 --- BMW Oil Filter Kit
54-10468 ------ AFE Cold Air Intake System Dynamic Air Scoop
OilCoolerKit -- E46 M3 Turner Motorsport Fluidyne Oil Cooler Kit

Exhaust
022 044 001 --- SuperSprint Step Headers (Version 1)
022 044 002 --- SuperSprint Metallic Cat System
022 787 503 --- SuperSprint Resonated X-Pipe
B5313.00832 --- Eisenmann Racing Exhaust
11627830667 --- Gasket Asbestos Free

Transmission
21532282549 --- CSL Expansion tank
41147896136 --- SMG Reservoir Bracket
TM-RED ---------- UUC Transmission Mount Bushing kit - RED
101-43SMG ----- ESS E46 M3 SMG Transmission Software
CHF11S ----------- SMG Hydraulic Unit Fluid

CSL Center Console
51167895578 --- Console-CSL
51167896362 --- Frame-CSL
51167896361 --- Frame- CSL
51167896956 --- Insert-CSL
51711904843 --- Blind plugD=23MM --- X2
34417896360 --- e-brake boot
51168235570 --- Bracket
7129901644 ---- Body Nut --- X2
71111180290 --- Sheet Metal Screw --- X2

Interior
51417896919 --- Door handle front left-CSL
51417896920 --- Door handle front right
REC-070-91-UU11 RECARO Profi SPG XL --- X2
REC-8025 ------ RECARO - Steel Adapter (Pair) --- X2
REC-8015 ------ RECARO - Slider Track Kit --- X2
Tule Fab Custom brackets to mount --- X2
Custom CSL Interior and Rear Seat Delete

3.91 / 4.10 - Differential Parts Needed & Upgrades
E46M3RP ------- Turner 3.91 Ring and Pinion
33121205138 --- securing plate for pinion
33121204657 --- crush sleeve
33107510289 --- output seals 2
TMK-HM803110 -- bearing race
TMK-HM803149 -- Inner pinion bearing
83222282583 --- BMW Differential fluid .5 Liter 3
TDR4675412 ---- Turner E46 Rear Subframe Reinforcement Ki
E36BUSHING ---- Ground Control Street Stability Kit
West Cost Diff - Gear install

CSL Front Bumper
51117896820 --- PAINTED FRONT BUMPER TRIMSILBERGRAU
51117896379 --- Aerodynamic cover, left
51117896380 --- Aerodynamic cover, right
51117895883 --- GRILLE, AIR INLET LEFT
51112695252 --- Flap, towing eye, primed
51118191149 --- Gasket 2125 MM
51118195297 --- Shock absorber front left
51118195298 --- Shock absorber front right
61672695531 --- Head Lamp Cleaning Container
--- Repaint / Color Match Front Bumper

CSL Roof Pannel
41007895382 --- CSL Roof outer panel in Carbon
41328242075 --- BMW ROOF BOW
51442699065 --- BMW Headliner ITSSCHWARZ
51442268975 --- BMW Frame
51448171515 --- BMW Metal Bracket
51448250118 --- BMW Plate Cover
--------------- BMW Epoxy

Exterior changes
63216937454 --- BMW Right Rear LED Light
63216937452 --- BMW Left Rear LED Light
BMSBUAAA7AS --- Stealth Auto Bulbs
51127897863 --- CSL Carbon Fiber Diffuser
41007895884 --- CSL Boot Lid
63267165646 --- Registration Plate Light --- X2
61130007449 --- Cable Socket --- X4
61131378149 --- 8connector --- X2
51147893655 --- BMW ///M3 logo
51148219237 --- BMW trunk roundel
51148209932 --- Trunk lid roundel grommet for the BMW roundel --- X2
46632347012 --- License plate holder grommet PLUGIN NUT --- X2
88100141709 --- FLAT WASHER A6/4 X2
51181813015 --- SCREW --- X2
61136931929 --- UNIVERSAL PIN TERMINAL UNCODED 3 POL
61130006664 --- PINCONTACT 0,75MM --- X2

Steering and Suspension
32132282642 --- CSL / ZCP Steering Rack (14.5:1 steering ratio)
2072.31 ------- Eibach Front Sway Bar
2072.312 ------ Eibach Rear Sway Bar
BMWControlArm - Ground Control E46 Rear Lower Control Arms
TCKR ---------- TCKR True Match S/A Coilover System (500F/600R)
TCKCC --------- TC Kline Racing Camber/ Caster Plates

Wheels & Breaks
TWH9905002-K -- Turner Motorsport 10mm Hubcentric Front Wheel Spacer Kit
36112282650 --- CSL Light alloy rim Front 8.5 JX19 --- X3
36112282999 --- CSL Light alloy rim Rear 8.5 JX19 --- X2
83.137.4700.82- StopTech Front Big Brake (4 piston / 355mm)(Yellow Calipers)
--- Stainless lines
--- ATB Super Blue
83.137.0047.82- StopTech Rear Big Brake (4 piston / 355mm)(Yellow Calipers)
--- Stainless lines
--- ATB Super Blue

Parts Sources & Installers

SPORTHOSES.COM
Garrett KLEEN
21881 8th Street East
Sonoma CA 95476
[email protected]
Smasco Hoses Vendor
707-935-3637 office

Tolle Fab
Mike Tole - Owner
Subframe work & Custom Brackets
916-524-5315

West Coast Differentials
2429 Mercantile Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 635-0950
Jimmy - Shop Manager
$180 cash price

Bekkers.com
Tony Parham
Driiv Autosport
www.bekkers.com
[email protected]
CSL Parts Source
229-888-2060

Evolve Automotive
Rizwan Malik
[email protected]
CSL Parts Source
UK: 0871 231 1020
Int: 0044 1582 584 000

IPB-Autosport
Ron Kain - Owner
1206 C St, Sacramento, CA 95814
[email protected]
CSL Parts Installer
916-453-1465

Tischer - BMW
Jason Reighard - Parts Manager
3211 Automobile Blvd.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
OE BMW Parts Source
[email protected]

AutoWerks
Josh Johnson - Owner
CLOSED
CSL Parts Installer

This is awesome thank you!