CSL Ride Quality

[rev-erend]

Guys,

I'm after a bit of honest advice.

What do you owners and ex owners thing of the E46 CSL ride quality.

I currently have a 59 plate Focus RS that has rubber bands for tyres and as such
spend a lot of time just bouncing around on what look like pretty good (for the UK)
road surfaces.

I'm thinking about changing to a CSL but thought it worth asking what the ride is like first.

[aponting389]

I think its ok, its not unbearable at all, long journeys are no problem. i went from a 135i to a CSL and the 1 series (with runflats) was a harsher ride. it had more comfortable seats, and softer suspension... but still a harsher ride, if that makes any sense?

[aponting389]

I think its ok, its not unbearable at all, long journeys are no problem. i went from a 135i to a CSL and the 1 series (with runflats) was a harsher ride. it had more comfortable seats, and softer suspension... but still a harsher ride, if that makes any sense?

[MrOnTheRopes]

When I first got mine I distinctly remember thinking "Jeez, I'm gonna need a sports-bra to cope with this". A major problem as in 2003 a man couldn't just walk into a shop and buy a bra for himself.

[MrOnTheRopes]

Seriously though, Rev, probably best if you go and try one. They're not so bad - I had one for seven years and it never bothered me, but a lot of passengers did complain. Tyres make a difference.. Cups are very unforgiving (very stiff sidewalls).
Anyway it's such an EPIC car is so many ways that I wouldn't let ride quality bother you

[rev-erend]

Thanks guys..

and luckily moobs are not a major issues for me but the other half is very well endowed

[Bounce 1]

rev-erend said:

Thanks guys..

and luckily moobs are not a major issues for me but the other half is very well endowed

Pics of other half please.

[glendog74]

Bounce 1 said:

Pics of other half please.

Edited by glendog74 on Sunday 6th February 14:52

[Nords]

Bunch of slack jawed faggots around here, try running 1K2 Intrax for 20K miles; that's a man's job!

[glendog74]

Nords said:

Bunch of slack jawed faggots around here, try running 1K2 Intrax for 20K miles; that's a man's job!

Hardly - you can set them softer than OEM by all accounts.

Oh, and when have you actually driven your CSL of late?

[Nords]

GD,

It did about 1K over Christmas. Left Bafster trailing in my wake (in his snow tyred porsche hybrid 4x4) in the snow! But I take your point, normally I'm wafting along in the V8 Disco over here...

[glendog74]

Nords said:

GD,

It did about 1K over Christmas. Left Bafster trailing in my wake (in his snow tyred porsche hybrid 4x4) in the snow! But I take your point, normally I'm wafting along in the V8 Disco over here...

[Carlton Banks]

Ride quality in order of comfort - my recent cars

E90 M3 (EDC Comfort) > C63 AMG > M3 CSL > Mini Cooper S Works > Z4MCoupe > Z3M Coupe

[rev-erend]

Carlton Banks said:

Ride quality in order of comfort - my recent cars

E90 M3 (EDC Comfort) > C63 AMG > M3 CSL > Mini Cooper S Works > Z4MCoupe > Z3M Coupe

So - fairly good then.. Thanks !

[RatBoy M3CSL]

..a std car will be fine, when you change the bushes, dampers springs etc to get it good for the track, then it will drive you nuts on the road over any distance.. and you will end up getting a 2nd car for comfort..! horses for courses, you cant have both, comfort or cornering..! your choice...

[+49]

Nords said:

Bunch of slack jawed faggots around here, try running 1K2 Intrax for 20K miles; that's a man's job!

[Nords]

Exactly +49! They should try running Intrax, it would make them into a sexual tyrannosaurus ...... just like me!