Working on it fellas as funds allow but with a few twists......no CSL airbox - boosting instead.....Originally Posted by Avetiso
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Capo
Working on it fellas as funds allow but with a few twists......no CSL airbox - boosting instead.....
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Campieri
Is upgrading to a CSL airbox even worth it? So much money... and what are the gains?
2004 E46 Imola Red 330i ZHP2008 E90 Sparkling Graphite M32011 E70 Black Sapphire X5 35d
Consigliere
incredibly minimal
Call me Seth
CURRENT: 2016 Long Beach Blue BMW /// M2
RETIRED: ‘15 F22 M235i | '08 E90 M3 DCT "GoinHAM3" | '04 E46 M3 6MT "WEGOHAM"
'04 330i ZHP | '11 E82 135i | '08 E90 328xi | 07 E91 328xi SportWagon
Capo
For some it's the look and sound the airbox provides. If I wasn't planning to boost the ///M with the ESS VT550 kit, this is something I would seriously consider doing for my ///M. Afterall, it's more carbon fiber sexiness...Also, having a fully functional OEM CSL Airbox also adds to the exclusivity for the ///M...
Still....not worth the money since you will spend north of $4k for the airbox for minimal performance gain....if I'm going to plunk that type of cash then I will get the VT550 kit instead.
Consigliere
Solid plan Charlie.
I've looked those kits over and would love one as well but likely just the basic VT445 kit (or maybe VT455 since it's literally only $500 more for 50 ft/lbs more torque). Even on the highway doing a 3rd gear pull I don't get very far because the car is so damn quick. On paper the E46 M looks average as far as power numbers but IRL it is a totally different story.
What are planning on upgrading your clutch to? Flywheel as well?
Call me Seth
CURRENT: 2016 Long Beach Blue BMW /// M2
RETIRED: ‘15 F22 M235i | '08 E90 M3 DCT "GoinHAM3" | '04 E46 M3 6MT "WEGOHAM"
'04 330i ZHP | '11 E82 135i | '08 E90 328xi | 07 E91 328xi SportWagon
Messaggero
def SC LooooONNnnGGG before airbox - good thinking sir
- Stuart
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Capo
Tonight I made arrangements to obtain an OEM CSL diffuser panel from the same source as my OEM CSL door panels....
More "CSL" love being aimed towards my ///M!
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Campieri
I'm in awe.
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Capo
Thanks Seth, Stuart, and Derek
Boss
Looking forward to pics.
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