JayCarr
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/202124.htm
Well i didn't drive it but my mate did. He drives a BMW 335d 07 plate and wanted to see how this compared. And what an absolute beast  The noise  what a noise. Downshift and it blips the throttle, gear changes are so rough, really bangs into gear. So quick. But not sure if its as quik as his 335d.
While we were tthere the salesman showed us this Holden he just got in. Absolute monster this is. Sounded unreal!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/208853.htm
Also while out we got into a little race, the 335d, a new M5 and and NSX, then me trying my hardest to keep up  I had no chance.
Bit of an essay, but the M3 is an absolute animal.
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Nath
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805bhp
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Eck
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805bhp
Even more shocking is the fact it produces 605bhp at the wheels That's a big fucking loss
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JayCarr
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The holden was sooo loud. The brakes were huuuuuuge as well.
I wanted to drive so many cars there I still cant believe the rawness of the CSL, was amazing 
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All Torque
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My dad's friend owns a CSL, when you buy one you have to sign a waiver to show you'll never drive it in the wet
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Ian W
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My dad's friend owns a CSL, when you buy one you have to sign a waiver to show you'll never drive it in the wet
What if your out and it rains 
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Gareth
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Hmmmm strange how you dont think the csl is quicker than the 335d! Maybe because its got low down torque so you feel more of a pull where as the csl will be on fire at the top of the rev range
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All Torque
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Originally posted by All Torque
My dad's friend owns a CSL, when you buy one you have to sign a waiver to show you'll never drive it in the wet
What if your out and it rains
Then you're not insured iirc.
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Gareth
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richc
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Originally posted by Ian_Gsi16v
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Originally posted by All Torque
My dad's friend owns a CSL, when you buy one you have to sign a waiver to show you'll never drive it in the wet
What if your out and it rains
Dont drive
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davcohen
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the M3 is an absolute animal cant imagine how much more fun a CSL would be.
as for the holden they have stupidly powerful v8's but if it came down to it i think i would choose the beemer
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sam-smith
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why no rain?
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Eck
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Semi slick tyres Sam  And yeah, I'm also surprised that the CSL didn't feel faster as it would obliterate a 335d
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sam-smith
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this the one that has launch control that you use three times and warranty is void?
also doesnt it have a card boot?
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JayCarr
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Semi slick tyres Sam And yeah, I'm also surprised that the CSL didn't feel faster as it would obliterate a 335d
Around a track then yes, rolling start i think it would be different. The 335d is such a fast car for what it is. He raced a CSL on the quarter mile and he beat it, but obviously comes down to driver.
As gareth John says, the 335d has a lot of torque. Being a twin turbo, one for low down revs(first 1500rpm mi think) then the other for higher revs, you get no lag. Its just foot down and go.
This CSL had normal road tyres as far as im aware, they'd just been changed.
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davcohen
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jesus!!!!
just watched a vid or two on youtube of the 335d in action that is one damn quick diesel, can it still achieve a high mpg though
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boyracer2002
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Sold a house to a guy with a CSL - it sounded amazintg and looked withed wit the carbon roof, the brakes are huuuuuuuge.
Unfortunatly i cant afford the CSL  having to just get a normal M3 but thats good enough for me lol
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