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What's wrong with the look of the regular M3? A fake CSL isn't a classic and a 'perfect' M3 isn't one with a load of fake stuff fitted
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What's wrong with the look of the regular M3? A fake CSL isn't a classic and a 'perfect' M3 isn't one with a load of fake stuff fitted
Well, i spotted the brakes was smaller. Eagle eyes me! But yes the interior would have been a bigger giveaway, ill give you that.
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Bet he sat there rubbing his hands together when he posted his E46 "Oooh, the lads on motors will love this"
Instantly gets ripped in to.
Instantly gets ripped in to.
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I wish DC5s were more affordable, I'd love to have one, great things to drive, a mate few years back allowed me to have a drive in it, such an event.
Looks very nice. Are they genuine parts? The genuine bumpers are worth a small fortune now.
Mine isn't that great on the road, stiff engine mounts, stiff springs, slight touch on the brakes put you though the windscreen etc.
Also, I paid less than £5k for this one*, so I'd say they are affordable.
*may have needed a few k spending on it...this is what it looked like when I bought it.
I think it looks amazing. But some people have an issue with anything that isn't exactly how it came out of the factory. Don't get me wrong, I generally only like things that look OEM/subtle and there's nothing wrong with a regular E46 M3, but if you can make some styling tweaks that look completely OEM/classy still (which they obviously do because were factory fitted to a CSL) to make it look better then why not? It's not a "fake CSL", unless it purporting to be a CSL, it's just got some alternative bits on it. Personally I prefer the standard front bumper, but would rather have the CSL wheels and the CSL bootlid than the regular items as they just look nicer.
It's not like he's painted the wheels black with rattle cans, tinted the windows, put two white stripes down the car and slammed it now is it?
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I agree with you but as soon as you start wearing the badges (it's got the csl wing grills) then who are you trying to kid? Anyone who is going to be impressed by it will know the difference.
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Mine isn't that great on the road, stiff engine mounts, stiff springs, slight touch on the brakes put you though the windscreen etc.
Also, I paid less than £5k for this one*, so I'd say they are affordable.
*may have needed a few k spending on it...this is what it looked like when I bought it.
I remember when you posted it, I thought you got quite a bargain there, I mean look at it now.
I personally think it looks greats, if its genuine parts then even better, If anything it looks OEM+.
It's very hard to tell either apart due to the small difference in size to begin with and is solely down to the photo angle. Some make the standard discs look big, other angles make them look small.
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[TW]Fox;30398462 said:What's wrong with the look of the regular M3? A fake CSL isn't a classic and a 'perfect' M3 isn't one with a load of fake stuff fitted
Badges are no longer on the car the previous owner did that. I think the e46 M3 in general is a future classic.
Hey it's made my evening read on the forums more interesting.
Bumper isn't genuine, boot lid and wheels are.
You didn't buy that e46 from boba fett of m3 cutters by any chance?
Looks great either way.
Thanks mate yes it from boba.
Oh really, that's kind of ruined my next idea then..
Cool, thought so.
I used to follow the build thread, he did get a carbon roof, but just read that it would have been a nightmare to fit so returned it which is a shame. Would have been a nice touch.
Yes its a black wrap at the moment. Next plan is to put some AP's on, got a trip to Spa in May so need something better than the standard brakes which are dreadful.