*EURO-SPEC: Carbon Fiber CSL Sedan Trunk w/ Line??? Check it*

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Introducing Euro-Spec***8217;s Carbon Fiber CSL Trunk for 99-05 E46 Sedans.

This bootlid features the always elusive horizontal line across the rear.

As a fanatic I always appreciated full disclosure from sponsors, and to prevent 25 comments pointing out this and that, allow me to jump the gun and anticipate critiques of the piece.

Cons

1. The horizontal line appears to be a double line and the top lines doesn***8217;t line up with the top of the tail lights

2 Original CSL trunk has no trunk handle, this one does ( I actually prefer the look of the handle)

3. To some the arch is not quite high/curvey enough at the top compared to the oem m3 csl bootlid.

Pros of this piece

1. Best fitting sedan CSL trunk on the market hands down. This piece fits like our coupe/m3 trunks, in other words like a glove.

2. Only full CSL sedan trunk currently available with the horizontal line

3. You can have a slice of near perfection NOW. If you are still waiting for a perfect piece to come along, and think it***8217;s coming soon, uhhhh..you might be waiting a loooong time.


I ONLY HAVE ONE SAMPLE PIECE. REMAINING 5 PIECES ORDERED ARE SET TO ARRIVE IN SEPTEMBER AND WILL BE PRICED AT THE INTRO PRICE OF $550 + $120 SHIPPING.

I***8217;D LIKE TO OFFER A LOCAL SO CAL. FANATIC THE CHANCE TO TAKE THIS TRUNK AND TEST FIT IT WITH A LOCAL SHOP WE USE, FOR THE PRICE OF $475 PICKED UP.

IF NO LOCAL TAKERS, I WILL SHIP THIS BAD BOY FOR THE $475 PRICE + $120 SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL U.S. PROVIDED INSTALL IS TAKEN TO A PROFESSIONAL SHOP WITH EXPERIENCE MOUNTING/ADJUSTING/PREPPING/PAINTING AFTERMARKET TRUNKS AND OF COURSE THEREAFTER GOOD QUALITY FITMENT PICS.



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[auburnu008]

looks great!

[Two Outtakes]

:drool:

[TNTBOOM]

i whish they made one for verts
:cry:

:drool: :drool: :drool:

[kpeng]

Paul = :bow:

[ziggyE46]

good job paul for bring us this product...and props on your full disclousure of all the info...that way, there no surprises.:pimpin:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

for those wondering, the reason why sedan csl trunks cannot have the line across that lines up with the top of the tail lights is because the tailights on sedans are too tall. if the line were to line up with the tail lights, the line would run right through where the emblem goes. and if you move the emblem any further upwards, the angle of the emblem would look horrible. there you have it.

Be the first to sport this CSL trunk and save $$$ guys.

[bluecougar]

:)

[3301SEDAN]

:pimpin: whoa! looks hawt!!

[m330]

dammmnnn thats freakin sexy lookin paul! :excited:

too bad i dotn have any more money :cry:

[VenomX2]

nice.

[SK328CI]

front plate holder...:eek:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

front plate holder...:eek:

lol...ok Shoab....PM sent

[CiRaceTechnik]

looks effin good... im in the same boat as pat (m330)... no moola

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

looks effin good... im in the same boat as pat (m330)... no moola

i agree this pieces is :str8pimpi

we still have the version without the line guys with blowout pricing. $425 + $120 shipping for the version without the line made locally. See other thread on trunk blowout

[ikeupinya]

Oooo thats real nice!!!

[hypnotiq]

tempting

[sosatyme72]

do u have fiberglass ones-non CF???

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

do u have fiberglass ones-non CF???

only cf for the bootlids with the line. for the piece that i have on my own ride without the line, we have fg :)

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

do i need to remind people that a reputable (non-sponsor) retailer is selling these for $800+ ??!!

we only have 5 pieces coming in, so act accordingly

[hi its me alec]

if you get those in dvwp or something less expensive than cf, i'll buy it in a heartbeat!! :excited:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

if you get those in dvwp or something less expensive than cf, i'll buy it in a heartbeat!! :excited:

seeing what i can do to get FG Alec. funny how you said DVWP, that's restricted to Vo_steiner's fancy glossary :yikes:

[BreakMyWallet]

:drool:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:drool:

if you weren't selling your car jeremy i'd hook it up...:)

[kpeng]

Hmm...I might trade in my CSL-addon for a chance to be one of the first. *ponders*

-Ken

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Hmm...I might trade in my CSL-addon for a chance to be one of the first. *ponders*

-Ken


:pimpin:

[JC7727]

Very tempting, and I mean VERY.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

dooo eeeeeet

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

why is this still sitting in my garage guys...laaame. :mischief:

[dirsh]

somebody buy this bad boy already

[E46 SC3]

I'm tempted ... but not 100% sure how I feel about the line ... :idea: Maybe if you posted pictures of the truck on a car, we could see how the line lines up with the lights and all.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

I'm tempted ... but not 100% sure how I feel about the line ... :idea: Maybe if you posted pictures of the truck on a car, we could see how the line lines up with the lights and all.

absolutely understood. local sale pending on this piece though.

as i posted earlier in this thread, a csl trunk with the line matching up with the top of the tail lights WILL NOT happen because of the height of sedan tail lights. if the line were to line up with the top of the lights, it would run right through the emblem. so either way oem design is impossible for sedans. given that, this is the closest piece on the market to oem. fitment is like a glove.

pics courtesy of Yogo_Jonzo

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c149/lordfeyr/CSL%20Sedan%20Trunk/101_0452.jpg

[E46 SC3]

Finally ... a picture with it on a car :clap:

Next question though ... why a double line? I think it would look better with just a single line centered in between the top of the lights and the top of the piece that is installed above the license plate area. It may not line up with the lights and all ... but at least a single line would match the single line on the side of the car.

[Tysbm]

Im going to be getting mine next week!!:clap:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[derek80]

Hmm...I might trade in my CSL-addon for a chance to be one of the first. *ponders*

-Ken

ken, do it and sell me yours NOW!!!

[Tysbm]

Thanks Paul!! What about the BMW logo? Could you hook me up??

[silentShab]

Thanks Paul!! What about the BMW logo? Could you hook me up??

Speaking of the roundel, does this take a standard roundel or does it need a special one (i.e. the smaller one from the vert)?

[hi its me alec]

seeing what i can do to get FG Alec. funny how you said DVWP, that's restricted to Vo_steiner's fancy glossary :yikes:

well paul i guess i'm just a baller like that.. :craig:

any updates in getting non-cf trunks??

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Speaking of the roundel, does this take a standard roundel or does it need a special one (i.e. the smaller one from the vert)?

regular one should work. i have a regular and vert roundel at home and when we get our next shipment in next week i'll verify

well paul i guess i'm just a baller like that.. :craig:

any updates in getting non-cf trunks??

not as of yet on the version with the line. we have fiberglass version of the piece without the line across the back.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

three pieces pre-ordered and two pieces remain for retail when these come in guys. jump on it.

[Bimm325i]

OMG i want to jump on this.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

OMG i want to jump on this.

pm me on what i need to do to make you leap. :D

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

more of these coming in tomorrow!

[badhbtz]

Do you have the weight saving specifications vs. a standard M3 trunk lid and the CF lid? I think all would be interested in hearing that. It also might pump your sales. I am thinking about picking one of these up myself.

So just to clarify there is no difference with the standard trunk on the E46 M3 as far as fitment goes. However the line in the center is due to the handle?

Maybe I am over thinking this one.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Do you have the weight saving specifications vs. a standard M3 trunk lid and the CF lid? I think all would be interested in hearing that. It also might pump your sales. I am thinking about picking one of these up myself.

So just to clarify there is no difference with the standard trunk on the E46 M3 as far as fitment goes. However the line in the center is due to the handle?

Maybe I am over thinking this one.

fitment is just as good as the coupe/m3 version for coupes and m3's. the line across the trunk refers to the double line that runs across the length of the trunk as you can see in the fitment pic above. don't have exact weight savings yet but it is considerable.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

new Blowout Price $500 + $120 Shipping!!

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:hi:

[Tysbm]

Well paul, Installed mine last weekend! Wasnt bad at all a little modding on the trunk latch and lock but other than that great fit!! Thanks
I will be posting pics soon!!

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Well paul, Installed mine last weekend! Wasnt bad at all a little modding on the trunk latch and lock but other than that great fit!! Thanks
I will be posting pics soon!!

can't wait! hurrrryyy :craig:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

You Won't Find These Trunks Elswhere For A Better Price

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

http://static.flickr.com/80/223475279_cd98e91fe3.jpg?v=0

fitment pics to come sooooooon. these are the same sedan trunks others are bringing in but you won't get a better price elsewhere.

we also have b-spec cf sedan csl trunks without the line (different mfr from above) for those who want to paint it so that less than perfect weave won't matter, for a whopping $250 only!!!

[Luigi6459]

OT what kind of exhaust do u have on the model car?

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

OT what kind of exhaust do u have on the model car?

check with Yogo_Zonzo. not sure. i have the eisenmann race exhaust with dtm tips, which we carry. PM me if interested in Eisenmann.

[silentShab]

I was really anxious to see one that was actually painted and installed before I bought mine, but I decided to be the guinea pig instead. It should be finished and ready for me to pick up later today, though I had my shop send me some pictures yesterday to hold me over.... so here's a quick teaser for everyone:

http://www.kb-productions.com/mycar/new/newback.jpg

Better pics will come later today or tomorrow!

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot: :woot: :woot:

[ikeupinya]

Damn that's HAWT!!!:evil:

[silentShab]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot: :woot: :woot:

:bow: Thanks for the awesome service and amazing prices! Paul is straight :str8pimpi :thumbsup:

Damn that's HAWT!!!:evil:

Thanks! Hopefully once I get my new suspension / wheels in the next week or two, it will really look :evil:

[DarXide]

Sweeeeett....:pimpin:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:mischief:

[silentShab]

Okay, here are some more pictures, as promised! Click images for slightly larger versions...

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1281/newestbackzw0.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8484/newestbacknu1.jpg)
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/8178/newestback2xr6.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/5061/newestback2vm7.jpg)
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2435/newestbackside2se8.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/2193/newestbackside2rv1.jpg)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/567/newestbacksidecy2.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/889/newestbacksideie1.jpg)
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8782/newestbacktopoy6.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2466/newestbacktopyo4.jpg)

And now, a few words:

Yes, I know I need a drop and some new wheels... both have already been ordered...


The standard BMW logo does not seem to fit in the spot properly (like every other CSL add-on/trunk I guess). This is partially due to the curvature of the trunk, and partially because the emblem is a hair too big. Bending the emblem a little can get it close to fitting, but I'm going to investigate better options.


My bodyshop claimed they had to drill most of the holes a little bigger to get everything to fit properly, but overall the fit and finish appears to be pretty damn good (except for the emblem issue).


I have a small gap on the right side of the trunk, but I also noticed that one of the mounting bolts isn't tightened all the way, so I'm going to have my bodyshop re-adjust it when I go back later today and hopefully there should be no gaps/issues with fitment.


I noticed some defects in the paint job, so I'm going to have to take it back and get it fixed up, but overall, I'm really happy so far!


I'm really anal and I was worried that I would hate the fact that there were two lines, and also that they connected with the top of the handle... In person, the lines are subtle enough that you almost don't notice them. Neither of the issues bother me at all, and I like it better than the version with no line.


The mold for this trunk appears to have been made by just putting an add-on onto a trunk, therefore the portion above the lines on the back sticks out a little (as if you had an add-on molded on) and is not flush with the back. It is not a big bump sticking out, just a subtle curve (that generally flows well with the spoiler). Again, doesn't really bother me and I'm really picky about stuff like this (which is why I noticed it).


It's carbon fiber... which means it's light... which means your trunk will be harder to close. I've read that you can disconnect one of the springs to lighten the pressure, but I'm still investigating better options. This is an issue with any CF trunk.


All of that being said, short of spending big bucks and having a custom CSL spoiler (not one of the readily available add-ons, which all seem to have the same issue with the emblem) fabricated for your stock trunk lid, I believe that this is by far the best option for a sedan CSL trunk.

Big props to Paul for offering these to fanatics at the best prices I've seen!

[m330]

^

:thumbsup:

that looks great... damn i need to jump on this shiet quick

please investigate solutions to the problems posted above!

thanks

[silentShab]

^

:thumbsup:

that looks great... damn i need to jump on this shiet quick

please investigate solutions to the problems posted above!

thanks

I'm pretty confident that the gap issue can be resolved by refitting and re-tightening a bolt that is loose. So, assuming that goes well, all I really need for it to be a success in my book is to figure out which roundel to fit on it. But rest assured, figuring that out is a top priority for me right now.

[daytonaviolet]

overall i think it looks great :) but.. not sure about those double horizontal lines. i think it looks better without the lines.. becaue they dont seem to line up.

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1281/newestbackzw0.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8484/newestbacknu1.jpg)
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/8178/newestback2xr6.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/5061/newestback2vm7.jpg)

[silentShab]

overall i think it looks great :) but.. not sure about those double horizontal lines. i think it looks better without the lines.. becaue they dont seem to line up.


That was my biggest concern before buying this. But, honestly, I don't think it looks awkward in person.

I originally bought this as the lesser of two evils, since the one without the lines was supposed to have had all kinds of fitment issues... but now I actually like the lines on this a lot (and it's not just because I already bought it, as I'll be the first to admit when something I bought is inferior to another product). Is it the best possible solution for a sedan? Probably not. Is it the best, available solution? In my opinion thus far, yes (again, with the exception of doing custom work on an OEM trunk lid... which would be significantly more expensive).

BTW, your car is one of my favorite M3s. :bow: Alpine white is my favorite color! I'm curious, what (if anything) did you do about the trunk lid being harder to close? Or is the plastic OEM CSL trunk lid heavy enough that it's not an issue?

[daytonaviolet]

BTW, your car is one of my favorite M3s. :bow: Alpine white is my favorite color! I'm curious, what (if anything) did you do about the trunk lid being harder to close? Or is the plastic OEM CSL trunk lid heavy enough that it's not an issue?


thanks :hi:

actually the oem csl trunk is not as light as the CF replicas. i guessing it only weighs 5-10 lbs lighter then the stock trunk. anycase, it has no problem closing with 2 trunk shocks. it opens and closes just like a standard e46 trunk.

[silentShab]

Okay, so I went back to my bodyshop today. They agreed that the gap is most likely a result of the loose mounting bolt. I had a bunch of small imperfections in the paint that they're going to touch up, so they're gonna do that before trying to refit and tighten the bolt. Unfortunately, this won't be happening until after Thanksgiving.

Now for the better news... IMacDaddyI details, in this post (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=5094789&postcount=18), how he got the standard emblem to fit on his CSL add-on that had the exact same problem I did. When I spoke with him, he said it fits perfectly now. If that wasn't good enough for you, my bodyshop found me an emblem that looks like a much better fit. I searched the part number from the back (51147044207) on realoem.com and it appears to be the front Z4 badge. It looks like it will still need some sanding, as the space is curved, but this new roundel looks like it's perfect for this trunk.

So, with that being resolved, here's my opinion: the trunk is awesome! Everytime I see my car from behind, I know I made the right choice. However, if you plan on painting it, make sure you go to a shop that has some experience with aftermarket parts. This is an aftermarket part. While my shop was okay with the idea, they weren't as thorough with the prep-work as I would have liked (which will hopefully get resolved when I go back to fix the paint imperfections --which weren't just on the trunk-- in a couple weeks). If you've got a shop that you're comfortable with and confident in, I honestly think this trunk is the best sedan CSL trunk lid available right now. You really have to see this in person to appreciate it (it sat in my living room for a week and I kept having all kinds of second thoughts about the double lines... the first second I saw it on the car, painted, I was in love)!

I'll post again when I go back and get it all fixed up and give my final thoughts, but as of right now it's :thumbup:

P.S. - I just want to state for the record that I am a paying customer like everyone else. I am not getting any sort of compensation from Paul / Eurospec for any of this. If you are at all hesitant about buying one of these, reply or PM me with your concerns and I'll try to answer any of your questions and provide more pictures if necessary.

[mgarcia_zhp]

sounds like i might have a new trunk soon....

Paul - Let me know when you guys get the facelift sedan cf hood w/ m3 bulge and the cf gtr skirts. I might have to pick up all 3.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

sounds like i might have a new trunk soon....

Paul - Let me know when you guys get the facelift sedan cf hood w/ m3 bulge and the cf gtr skirts. I might have to pick up all 3.

might be a while if you want to pick up all three together. Even if you pick up piecemeal i'll hook you up with combo pricing. just pm me in a bit

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

2 sedan versions left. then no more till new year.

[DarXide]

^

:thumbsup:

that looks great... damn i need to jump on this shiet quick

please investigate solutions to the problems posted above!

thanks

Cop that chit foo..what are you waiting for?

BTW to the other guy you need a Z4 roundel..:hi:

Good Luck and that trunk looks tight..congratz:str8pimpi

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

1 sedan left

[DarXide]

Pat you foo..DOO ITT

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:str8pimpi

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:eek:

[bimmer07]

a few pics of my CSL trunk from these guys. Great service and a great product. :thumbsup: one pic for now then some rear shots after i clean them up.


http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8730/untitled2fg6.jpg

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

great photo skills :str8pimpi more!!

[DJ BeBe]

free bump with teaser pic for a greate NO LINE trunk from Paul. Thank you again :)


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/l3mw/BMW/car070.jpg


ill post pics with this on the car late this week when it comes outta the shop after a one month makeover session lol

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

can't wait to see the new look. :str8pimpi

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

:str8pimpi

[amunoz27e]

Paul any word on when the CF CSL trunks for the Coupe will arrive? Plus can you get them without the trunk handle?

[dramacydaL]

t e m p t i n g

[m330]

temptin indeed...

alfonso im waiting for something else playa!

paul lemem know when you got those badboys in stock! :eeps:

[hypnotiq]

pmed you paul

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Paul any word on when the CF CSL trunks for the Coupe will arrive? Plus can you get them without the trunk handle?

around New Years and no we cannot get ones without the handle cutouts

temptin indeed...

alfonso im waiting for something else playa!

paul lemem know when you got those badboys in stock! :eeps:

:hi: for sure Pat

pmed you paul

Sorry about that. Just went back and saw it. we won't be getting any more cf sedan trunks without the line across unless the mfr decides to make more. These were closeout which is how we were able to get A spec and B spec pieces.

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

We Have Fiberglass Versions Of This Trunk (with The Line Across The Rear) For $399 Shipped!!!

[Mart@Euro-Spec]

NEW price for the fiberglass trunk, $370 shipped! Available in both sedan and coupe fitment. :thumbsup:

This deal only last before Christmas!

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

got a couple sedan csl trunks left. Better jump on them before they're gone.

[kbcaleb]

How well do these fit cause I can see a gap on the 1 example I can see?

http://www.euro-spec.net/images/Bimmer6.jpg

:thanks:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

LOOK ON PAGE 4 OF THIS THREAD FOR MORE PICS

The pic on our site is the old version WITHOUT the line which we are sold out of.

The trunks in this thread have much better fitment and no complaints. :clap:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1281/newestbackzw0.jpg

[DarXide]

LOOK ON PAGE 4 OF THIS THREAD FOR MORE PICS

The pic on our site is the old version WITHOUT the line which we are sold out of.

The trunks in this thread have much better fitment and no complaints. :clap:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1281/newestbackzw0.jpg

I agree.. Look at my sig..:thanks:

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

one left up for grabs!!!

[emthree]

I so want one but I think my 13.5 W7 might blow that away. ;\

[nevin]

PM sent...

[bimmer07]

here's one of mine

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/sethw30/car/CF%20trunk/IMG_2292.jpg

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

beautiful

[bimmer07]

beautiful

thank you...and thanks for the great deal

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

Back In Stock In Cf And Fg. Sweeeeeeeet

[ferrarix99]

ordered! :excited: :clap:

[Mart@Euro-Spec]

ordered! :excited: :clap:

thank you, we will ship out your order soon. :craig:

[sosatyme72]

is this with the line or without?

Back In Stock In Cf And Fg. Sweeeeeeeet

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

WITH the line as seen in pics on pg. 5

[Paul@Euro-Spec]

$450 + $120 Shipping For Cf

$325 + $120 Shipping For Fg

This Week Only

[kurosawati]

here's one of mine

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/sethw30/car/CF%20trunk/IMG_2292.jpg

Any more shots?

[bigjae1976]

I'd be on this in a second if there trunk handle mount was deleted. I know a body shop can fill it in but I'm not sure how good it will look.

[Mart@Euro-Spec]

just got some more csl cf and fg trunks! pm me if you are even thinking of getting one.

[bigjae1976]

With the holes for the trunk lift or without?

[bimmer07]

Any more shots?

Since these pictures i put on an OEM bracket so the license plate sits in the correct spot.


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/sethw30/IMG_2647.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/sethw30/IMG_2665-1.jpg

[Mart@Euro-Spec]

thats clean bro! :thumbsup:

Since these pictures i put on an OEM bracket so the license plate sits in the correct spot.


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/sethw30/IMG_2647.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/sethw30/IMG_2665-1.jpg