My dream car: the E46 M3 CSL reviewed by Modern Classics UK

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 11-01-2017, 07:52 PM

A misunderstood car at its launch is now a blue chip BMW classic. Article and pics by Modern Classics (December 2017 issue).

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0-60Motorsports · 11-02-2017, 05:35 AM

Nice article.

Lennon997 · 11-02-2017, 09:37 AM

forever love the e46

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 11-02-2017, 10:06 PM

The only thing I'd do is have the SMG converted to manual (using parts and engine management from the competition package, I believe it's possible).

Some say it would make the car lose value, but I reckon a lot of CSL owners of would be owners would like to do it. Anyway people should buy the CSL to enjoy it an not as an investment...

Here's a DIY from a forum for a "regular" E46 M3 SMG to Manual conversion, but I believe the engine management is different on the CSL...

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...smg+conversion

Obioban · 11-06-2017, 11:59 AM

e46 CSL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

The only thing I'd do is have the SMG converted to manual (using parts and engine management from the competition package, I believe it's possible).

Some say it would make the car lose value, but I reckon a lot of CSL owners of would be owners would like to do it. Anyway people should buy the CSL to enjoy it an not as an investment...

Here's a DIY from a forum for a "regular" E46 M3 SMG to Manual conversion, but I believe the engine management is different on the CSL...

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...smg+conversion

Lots of people running CSL engine management (it's the better way to run a CSL airbox and/or cam) have 6mt converted their SMGs. It's no problem.

It's literally just changing the drop down menu from SMG to manual on the MSS5X binary modification tool ($20) these days if you don't want to dig into the binary yourself:

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 11-08-2017, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

e46 CSL

Lots of people running CSL engine management (it's the better way to run a CSL airbox and/or cam) have 6mt converted their SMGs. It's no problem.

It's literally just changing the drop down menu from SMG to manual on the MSS5X binary modification tool ($20) these days if you don't want to dig into the binary yourself:

Wow, what a fantastic tool!!!

Metanoia Prime · 11-13-2017, 01:10 PM

Car's a beaut. Great article. Thank you for sharing!

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Paul-Bracq-BMW Moderator 4131 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The only thing I'd do is have the SMG converted to manual (using parts and engine management from the competition package, I believe it's possible). Some say it would make the car lose value, but I reckon a lot of CSL owners of would be owners would like to do it. Anyway people should buy the CSL to enjoy it an not as an investment... Here's a DIY from a forum for a "regular" E46 M3 SMG to Manual conversion, but I believe the engine management is different on the CSL... http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...smg+conversion __________________ 1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
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