RS4 V8 or M3 CSL?
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Times have moved on, performance has moved on. The CSL version is a tad little faster than the standard version, but not by much.
I'm not saying these are not good cars, my points were mainly due to the now outdated looks and the fact that they are not at all that fast (In straight line sense)
The majority of people never see a track, they do see lots of straight motorway and DC though
I believe JB recently posted on the subject of M3 performance and his reviews were not too good.
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Some good comments and reasoning on here. Thanks all for the response so far.
Not too bothered on the track thing as I'll probably never take either car to a track.
I'd be quite keen to learn of servicing costs for both.
Note, a few peeps getting mixed up with standard M3 figures compared to that of the CSL.
Keep 'em coming.
Nick
Not too bothered on the track thing as I'll probably never take either car to a track.
I'd be quite keen to learn of servicing costs for both.
Note, a few peeps getting mixed up with standard M3 figures compared to that of the CSL.
Keep 'em coming.
Nick
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Mitchy, you're having a laugh mate. There's more to making a quick car than mere bhp. And having the power running through the front wheels is not a good start! If you've ever tried to keep up with a sub-200bhp Caterham you'll understand.
M3 is quick when you wind it up, CSL is mega fast on track. No FWD hatch on the planet will see which way it went.
Andy, a big part of the CSL's trick is in the rubber. They're Michelin Pilot Sport Cups if memory servces. And yes, getting on for £400 a cornner. Plus they only last five minutes since they're very soft and only come with 5mm tread new If that wasn't painful enough, don't even try to drive the car when it's cold and wet - tyres are useless!
Nick, if you never track a CSL you'll never find out how quick it is and could get caught out by a well-punted Scoob around those fabled twisties On the other hand, just owning a thoroughbred might do it for you You'll pay for the pleasure though.
M3 is quick when you wind it up, CSL is mega fast on track. No FWD hatch on the planet will see which way it went.
Andy, a big part of the CSL's trick is in the rubber. They're Michelin Pilot Sport Cups if memory servces. And yes, getting on for £400 a cornner. Plus they only last five minutes since they're very soft and only come with 5mm tread new If that wasn't painful enough, don't even try to drive the car when it's cold and wet - tyres are useless!
Nick, if you never track a CSL you'll never find out how quick it is and could get caught out by a well-punted Scoob around those fabled twisties On the other hand, just owning a thoroughbred might do it for you You'll pay for the pleasure though.
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Some good comments and reasoning on here. Thanks all for the response so far.
Not too bothered on the track thing as I'll probably never take either car to a track.
I'd be quite keen to learn of servicing costs for both.
Note, a few peeps getting mixed up with standard M3 figures compared to that of the CSL.
Keep 'em coming.
Nick
Not too bothered on the track thing as I'll probably never take either car to a track.
I'd be quite keen to learn of servicing costs for both.
Note, a few peeps getting mixed up with standard M3 figures compared to that of the CSL.
Keep 'em coming.
Nick
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Mitchy, you're having a laugh mate. There's more to making a quick car than mere bhp. And having the power running through the front wheels is not a good start! If you've ever tried to keep up with a sub-200bhp Caterham you'll understand.
M3 is quick when you wind it up, CSL is mega fast on track. No FWD hatch on the planet will see which way it went.
M3 is quick when you wind it up, CSL is mega fast on track. No FWD hatch on the planet will see which way it went.
I was talking purely about straight line speed of which both the M3 and it's CSL version are not blisteringly quick. A new age hothatch (With remap) will easily keep up, if not pass on the motorways/DC's. (The VAG bunch, the S3, Cupra and GTI230 for example are producing some silly figures 330bhp/340lbft)
There is more to bhp, yes you are correct. Torque and weight also prove a vital statistic into what makes a car quick.
Wasn't having a laugh mate, i was just talking about straight line Straight line is boring to some, but seriously i cannot remember the last time i drove on a winding country road. All 100% of my driving is done on the DC/motorway and around towns, so to me personally, im after a car that has straight line grunt
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I was talking purely about straight line speed of which both the M3 and it's CSL version are not blisteringly quick. A new age hothatch (With remap) will easily keep up, if not pass on the motorways/DC's. (The VAG bunch, the S3, Cupra and GTI230 for example are producing some silly figures 330bhp/340lbft)
I have only ever said that a CSL will really shine on a track, and that if you don't ever go there, then the RS4 is the better bet.
Now having said that, have you checked the video link above? It shows a CSL walking away from an RS4 in a straight line Which surprised me, but if it was against a FWD hatch, it would be gone 100 yards before the hatchback had even stopped spinning its wheels.
And no hatchback is giving 330bhp with just a remap. They are playing with different turbos, which is cheating. But if cheating is allowed, let's stick a turbo on an M3. How much power would you like - 500bhp is easy.
Only joking with you mate
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You keep moving the goal posts Mitchy. But it still makes no odds
I have only ever said that a CSL will really shine on a track, and that if you don't ever go there, then the RS4 is the better bet.
Now having said that, have you checked the video link above? It shows a CSL walking away from an RS4 in a straight line Which surprised me, but if it was against a FWD hatch, it would be gone 100 yards before the hatchback had even stopped spinning its wheels.
And no hatchback is giving 330bhp with just a remap. They are playing with different turbos, which is cheating. But if cheating is allowed, let's stick a turbo on an M3. How much power would you like - 500bhp is easy.
Only joking with you mate
I have only ever said that a CSL will really shine on a track, and that if you don't ever go there, then the RS4 is the better bet.
Now having said that, have you checked the video link above? It shows a CSL walking away from an RS4 in a straight line Which surprised me, but if it was against a FWD hatch, it would be gone 100 yards before the hatchback had even stopped spinning its wheels.
And no hatchback is giving 330bhp with just a remap. They are playing with different turbos, which is cheating. But if cheating is allowed, let's stick a turbo on an M3. How much power would you like - 500bhp is easy.
Only joking with you mate
IIRC, it was running a cat-back Milltek, panel filter and a remap at the time and was only JUST slower than my Impreza (355bhp and 390lbft) in a straight line, and around the bends was actually a bit quicker I reckon. Think the guy ha stuck up a few Knockhill in-car videos on youtube actually, I'll have a root around.
Turbo'ing an M3 is pretty expensive from what I've read on here and Passionford... would be better going for an E90 335i if you want a blown petrol Bimma IMO.
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i didn't realise we were saying which would be best in the wet .i wouldn't feel confident in any car going fast on a wet rd i don't drive my scoob fast on a wet rd, why risk it go round one corner fast and there is standing water/ big puddle and your likely to go off the rd in most cars.
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At the end of the day the OP needs to test drive both cars. My CSL gives me the biggest grin of any car when I press the Sport button and floor the throttle
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You're claiming double this
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2.0 TFSi EDT 30 Software upgrade, power increase from 230bhp to 305bhp £530
2.0 TFSi EDT 30 Software upgrade, power increase from 305bhp to 320bhp* £90*
* additional 'RACE' program for car when bought with 305bhp software upgrade.
I took that information off STAR Performance: VW Tuning although I think they use Revo software rather than AMD stuff.
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I only ask, because I don't think the tyres, brakes and service costs are any more or less than other cars of similiar performance and I'm getting 25mpg on my commute in to work, and can return 30 on a run.
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What's the fuel consumption like in town and what are the service schedules and costs of servicing?
They have (as all cars) dropped quite a lot now but it's the running costs that put me off...
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Now the new breed of 2.0t cars are out and from the looks of it, (well they have been for 2yrs now so not exactly new) they are proving to be little pocket rockets
The Cupra has a standard quoted figure of 240hp, but there are hundreds of cars that have been tried and tested pushing out around a further 20hp upto 260hp as standard when run. Coincidentally very similar to the S3 figures which of course has the same engine, turbo etc (Marketing ploy, who knows, but there is stacks of evidence out there to support)
Exactly the same for the GTI ed 230, cars are producing quite a bit more than that upto 250-255 as standard.
Now of course, it is ludicrous to compare these cars with that of the M3 CSL, keep them both standard and the CSL wins hands down in all aspects, but many of the hothatch brigade are opting for simple remaps that boost power and torque considerably, there are a few 340/350hp cupras running around on standard turbos, just the usual simple mods, remap, filter, exhaust, nothing more.
I think my point was just to say that the new hothatches (New Focus RS aswell) are a match for straight line performance.
I agree it's pointless and unfair comparing standard and modded, but i did say remap in my post. These HH's do exist though, times have moved on, what used to be 200/250hp FWD cars are now 300/350hp
There is a revo mapped Ed230 (Standard turbo), pushing 13.2 @ 111mph, no matter what way you look at those figures, that is quick for a hatchback, he is not the quickest either, there is another chap in the 12's at 118mph terminals, although unsure of his mods list
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Remember these cars are FWD aswell, so cannot be launched in the same manner as RWD/4wd
Like i said, times are moving on
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There is a revo mapped Ed230 (Standard turbo), pushing 13.2 @ 111mph, no matter what way you look at those figures, that is quick for a hatchback, he is not the quickest either, there is another chap in the 12's at 118mph terminals, although unsure of his mods list
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275/30/19s for £118??
Either they were a mega bargain or you've put el cheapo tyres on a performance car!!!! Hopefully the former, for the sake of all other road users out there
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No, it isn't.
The boot mat is made out of recycled cardboard material and 2kg lighter than the standard M3.
@ people believing the crap that comes out of Clarkson's mouth.
I've been round the Ring in a CSL and it great on track with a noise that sends shivers down your back.
RS4 if you want a fast everyday car. CSL if you want a track biased car with that certain X factor.
The boot mat is made out of recycled cardboard material and 2kg lighter than the standard M3.
@ people believing the crap that comes out of Clarkson's mouth.
I've been round the Ring in a CSL and it great on track with a noise that sends shivers down your back.
RS4 if you want a fast everyday car. CSL if you want a track biased car with that certain X factor.
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I was just dubious when you said a Golf GTi Edition30, which gives about 220-ish as stock, could deliver 330bhp without a change of turbo.
I don't doubt these cars can make big power no problem, but to do that without fitting a bigger turbo suggests that the original OEM turbo had masses of head-room. If that was the case, then standard car would be laggy and have a poor bottom end, which it clearly doesn't.
Where then does the stock small turbo get extra the lungs to blow 330bhp? Beats me
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All this hot hatch taking on M3 CSL's etc, if you pardon my french, is absoloute tosh. No offence to original poster, its just my opinion! Its not just all about bhp figures. As others have said you have to take into consideration FWD or RWD; rev range; peak power at what revs; in gear acceleration; engine capacity; how efficent an engine is i.e. the M3 breaks the 100bhp per litre in a NA car easily; suspension setup; handling; gearbox type & speed; weight distribution; steering feel & feedback.
A car like an E46 M3 & CSL have been designed with all these various attributes in mind & cannot seriously be compared to french/spanish & even german cheap hot hatches IMO.
A car like an E46 M3 & CSL have been designed with all these various attributes in mind & cannot seriously be compared to french/spanish & even german cheap hot hatches IMO.