Klassic
Well-Known Member
CSL Specific, if it's a good idea, how about e9 race cars having section as well?
That would be simply phenomenal. Many thanks for the extra work load offer.I can find and migrate old threads to the forum so it is fully formed upon launch.
Sounds like a good idea @Keshav.Dear all,
Depending on the outcome of this discussion, I would like to ask the Administrator whether he, based on the opinion of the forum members would merit a sub category for the CSLs, like for example the E3.
There is no better and wide reaching E9 forum worldwide, but if you search for specific CSL information, there is no easy/ direct way to find answers. They are spread all over the place and lost within the overwhelming number of Coupe discussions. I can well imagine that many CSL owners aren’t (active) members since there is no specific ‘page’ to access CSLs where they can ask specific questions on history, parts, restorations and directly access CSL specific info and discussions. As few CSLs as were produced and possibly 60-65% still in existence (if at all) , it’s our all E9 owners duty to have the spearhead of the E9 which has captured most of us with heart and soul, namely the CSL to be a sub category directly as part of this forum.
The E3 has its own page as it’s different enough from the coupe to warrant it. We all know by now that the CSL is also specific enough in terms of parts to warrant its own ‘section‘ which is surely of lesser interest to non CSL owners. For example, Alloy door hinges, thin gauge sheet metal, light weight carpet and batteries, city pack vs light weight etc……only a CSL owner would be interested but has no where she/ he can go to to find answers. Info on specific cars, parts available to buy and sell, sharing and setting up VINs, owners, locations etc etc….
There is a lot about CSLs that specifically interest CSL owners and are of only of fleeting interest to others.
Im sincerely hoping that CSL owners will chime in and ofcourse all those who have a constructive opinion
Wishing all happy holidays and an upcoming New year
Keshav
Create a bookmark with this as the address:Anyone afraid of missing out should start using the "new posts" button, I never navigate through the list of subforums except when I need to start a thread or search for something specific.
Clicking the "new posts" button each time you check in on the forum keeps you up to date on everything that happens.
the problem is some won't, so that knowledge is lost. A friend owns an unrestored time capsule, one of the first 169 CSLs. AFAIK he doesn't visit this site at all... and details of his car would be an invaluable resource. So, how to persuade those with The Knowledge to share? I'll start by asking him, but so many other questions need answers.
For instance, does anyone know the status of the very first CSL built for Bob Lutz?
Archduke Ferdinand, who drove a '74 US spec automatic E9, welcomes all.The most valid reason for E9 family forum balkanization would be if the family does not get along.
All the analogies to Porsches RS blah blah go over my head as I have never driven a Porsche, owned a Porsche, nor can tell their differences.
I was thinking about tags after Keshav posed the question. This does sound like a great habit to get into, but one that would probably work best if there was some uniformity in tagging. While I feel like this whole thread is already piling more work at the admins' feet, maybe a list of tags in the FAQ would be helpful? Two columns: tag & description.Tags work good for this, but it's a habit thing...