Paddleshifterz Germany: M4 CSL Strut Brace Unboxing

Limegrntaln · 11-08-2022, 02:22 AM

From Paddleshifterz Performance company, in Germany. The M4 CSL Strut Brace unboxing.

Update: The proper hardware comes with the new CSL bar. Apparently my bar was reboxed and the hardware either wasn't included or it fell out of the box. When I received my package it was shipped in a makeshift envelope style box. Likely to save on shipping. It was simple in a flat box that was taped at both ends, rather poorly.

Hardware in the box:
51617885847 Strut brace
2x M8X30 10.9 ZNS3 – Hex Bolt with washer – Part number: 07 11 9 907 857
The rest of the screws can be reused from the standard strut braces

[COLOR="Red"]Confirmed with Imran, at Evolve. This does not fit with the Eventuri Intake installed.[/COLOR]

playswcars · 11-08-2022, 05:04 AM

Will this fit a G80? Would be a nice upgrade.

DocWeatherington · 11-08-2022, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by playswcars

Will this fit a G80? Would be a nice upgrade.

I bet it does

Anderson11 · 11-08-2022, 08:44 AM

And its $700 from Paddleshifters. Reasonable price and a very nice upgrade from the bogus and shoddy OEM brace. My Turner skid plate will have a new friend. LOL

Tall Tom Cruise · 11-08-2022, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by playswcars

Will this fit a G80? Would be a nice upgrade.

+1. Assuming it's a direct bolt on replacement, but will need verification first

Limegrntaln · 11-08-2022, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Anderson11

And its $700 from Paddleshifters. Reasonable price and a very nice upgrade from the bogus and shoddy OEM brace. My Turner skid plate will have a new friend. LOL

It's $609 and $71 shipping to the US. So, a little cheaper. I already ordered one, but it doesn't fit with the Eventuri intake. So, mine will be for sale, once I get it. Unless Imran pulls a rabbit out of his hat. But I will most likely sell it anyway.

Imran@Evolve · 11-09-2022, 06:24 AM

We have ordered a CSL strut bar for our shop car so an Eventuri that fits with it can be developed. I am unable to provide a timeline on when this will be completed though. Maybe Q2 of 2023.

PLF69 · 11-09-2022, 06:34 AM

Very very curious of the difference because the CSL feels very stiff and direct. I have an M3 on order and am particularly concerned after living with the CSL it will be hard to got back to the regular model.

BeamerBoomer · 11-09-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

It's $609 and $71 shipping to the US. So, a little cheaper. I already ordered one, but it doesn't fit with the Eventuri intake. So, mine will be for sale, once I get it. Unless Imran pulls a rabbit out of his hat. But I will most likely sell it anyway.

Where did you get this price from? Acc.to their website it is about 700 USD w/o tax and shipping. And it seems from video that it does not come with any necessary bolts.

Limegrntaln · 11-09-2022, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BeamerBoomer

Where did you get this price from? Acc.to their website it is about 700 USD w/o tax and shipping. And it seems from video that it does not come with any necessary bolts.

They can't seem to decide on a price. It was $689, then it was $609, then it was the price you came up with. I can't keep up.

This was right now. Plus its like $60 for shipping. Ordering from Germany, you may also incur some import duties. Check out Abduls thread. He's selling them for $750 in the US.

BeamerBoomer · 11-09-2022, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

They can't seem to decide on a price. It was $689, then it was $609, then it was the price you came up with. I can't keep up.

This was right now. Plus its like $60 for shipping. Ordering from Germany, you may also incur some import duties. Check out Abduls thread. He's selling them for $750 in the US.

Thanks, I am good, as I do reside in Germany. I have to pay the 19% VAT though. Maybe the online shops will have some discounts out there later for upcoming Singles Day, Black Friday or Cyber Monday (did I forget one?).

Limegrntaln · 11-09-2022, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BeamerBoomer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

They can't seem to decide on a price. It was $689, then it was $609, then it was the price you came up with. I can't keep up.

This was right now. Plus its like $60 for shipping. Ordering from Germany, you may also incur some import duties. Check out Abduls thread. He's selling them for $750 in the US.

Thanks, I am good, as I do reside in Germany. I have to pay the 19% VAT though. Maybe the online shops will have some discounts out there later for upcoming Singles Day, Black Friday or Cyber Monday (did I forget one?).

Veterans Day.

19% VAT is a killer. And we complain about petrol and taxes.

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BeamerBoomer · 11-09-2022, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

We have ordered a CSL strut bar for our shop car so an Eventuri that fits with it can be developed. I am unable to provide a timeline on when this will be completed though. Maybe Q2 of 2023.

Would be great if you could also confirm if the Eventuri Carbon engine cover would still fit with this CSL bar

JFIV · 11-09-2022, 03:58 PM

Interested as well if this would fit the M3

evoi19 · 11-09-2022, 04:09 PM

Is there a site for part numbers similar to realoem? May need to order the bolts separately.

Limegrntaln · 11-09-2022, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BeamerBoomer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

We have ordered a CSL strut bar for our shop car so an Eventuri that fits with it can be developed. I am unable to provide a timeline on when this will be completed though. Maybe Q2 of 2023.

Would be great if you could also confirm if the Eventuri Carbon engine cover would still fit with this CSL bar

The engine cover is the exact same cover, just in carbon. The intake doesn't fit, because it's a complete redesign of the OEM intakes.

The engine cover should be no problem.

Matt@Evolve · 11-09-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

The engine cover is the exact same cover, just in carbon. The intake doesn't fit, because it's a complete redesign of the OEM intakes.

The engine cover should be no problem.

It's not actually, the Eventuri is quite a bit larger than standard to become a symmetrical design:

BMW G8X Engine Cover and Intake Installed by Eventuri Intakes, on Flickr

We will be testing this of course but can't see any reason why it will not fit. In fact the CSL brace should frame it quite nicely.

Limegrntaln · 11-09-2022, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Evolve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

The engine cover is the exact same cover, just in carbon. The intake doesn't fit, because it's a complete redesign of the OEM intakes.

The engine cover should be no problem.

It's not actually, the Eventuri is quite a bit larger than standard to become a symmetrical design:

BMW G8X Engine Cover and Intake Installed by Eventuri Intakes, on Flickr

We will be testing this of course but can't see any reason why it will not fit. In fact the CSL brace should frame it quite nicely.

It's a good thing we have the info straight from the source.

jpsimon · 11-10-2022, 11:56 AM

Do we know if the brace fits an m3?

Limegrntaln · 11-10-2022, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Do we know if the brace fits an m3?

Everything forward of the windshield is the same on the M3 and M4. Unless someone knows otherwise.

jpsimon · 11-10-2022, 12:12 PM

Second question. Can someone link me to where I can buy this?

Anderson11 · 11-10-2022, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Do we know if the brace fits an m3?

FYI

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1668104880

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