CSL V Z3 M Coupe

CSL V Z3 M Coupe

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manand38

Original Poster:

1,816 posts

213 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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Hi all

has anyone had the pleasure of owning both, or driving both on a track? - How do they compare?

craigw

12,248 posts

289 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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I'd imagine despite the Mcoupe being very fast, the csl would trounce it on a track. the mcoupe has e30 suspension doesnt it.

manand38

Original Poster:

1,816 posts

213 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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Is that a bad thing?

craigw

12,248 posts

289 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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not bad, just dated.

option click

1,173 posts

233 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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There's been a discussion over this at z3mcoupe.com.
A few people have been on track with CSLs.
The general concensus was that a CSL would walk all over a Z3MC with standard suspension, however once upgraded, it becomes a lot closer.

Dave 321

558 posts

247 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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Hey lads, I have driven a CSL, fabulous car.

I owned an M Coupe for two years, had it around the ring' more times than I had hot dinners. On OE suspension, H&R, and KW. The latter was stunning. On 18" LM's the car used to wipe almost everything, CSL's, GT3's etc... It lacked BHP on the back straight but otherwise was amazing. Dont under estimate these just because technology is a bit old! A few minor mods can make these very desireable. Rare too, which is nice..

manand38

Original Poster:

1,816 posts

213 months

Monday 5th March 2007
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Hi Dave

did the 18" rims fit straight on or did you need to make mods?

What make were they?

s1deways

104 posts

222 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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I have a modded M Coupe,

www.pistonheads.com/sales/146582.htm

it has KW variant3 and other suspension mods and I can confirm it punches FAR FAR above its weight.

THe standard M Coupe is very sloppy but it can be made to handle better than the CSL with the right suspension/wheels and tyes.

I have been thinking about moving to a CSL as its such a nice allround package but I would change the brakes and posssibly the suspension, when I have driven it on a track I have found I can set my MC up better to suit the day/conditions.

I have also done 69k in my M coupe and fancy a nice new low mileage car but I also think the Mcoupe has the exclusive/unusual looks which people love or loathe (I personally love)

If you do not like tinkering and spending big £££ on a car then go for the CSL, its an amazing car.

mine can be found on the cover of Total BMW this month where they tested it at Bedford.

Lee

adamb

88 posts

220 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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Sounds like a great car