M3 CSL
I remember a couple of discussions here on the new BMW M3 CSL and what was needed to get the 250Km/h limit removed.
Well, today I have decided to sell my MY2K Carrera 4 Cab and get a new black CSL. When signing the order at the BMW dealership here in Switzerland, the sales guy asked me if I wanted the car with or without the 250Km/h limiter. After I had told him that 'Yes', I wanted an 'open' car, he gave me a very simple standard form to sign and apparently, that's IT!! The contents of the original form is in German but it's only three sentences saying something like:
"I am intending to use the BMW M3 CSL for motor sports activities. Based on this, I am asking the manufacturer to remove the 250Km/h speed limit. I am aware that any Guarantee/Warranty will not be affected by this."
The original goes:
"Ich beabsichtige, das vom mir bestellte Fahrzeug BMW M3 CSL für Motorsportveranstaltungen zu nutzen. Aufgrund dessen bitte ich Sie, die Einschränkung der Höchstgeschwindigkeit auf 250Km/h werksseitig aufheben zu lassen. Mit ist bewusst, dass Gewährleistungseinschränkungen gemäss der Verkaufsbedingungen hiervon unberührt bleiben."
If I remember correctly, RC stated that in Germany this same action would require a valid international racing license. Sounds like the restrictions are far less stringent here in Switzerland as they apparently are in Germany. And I always thought we Swiss are the champions in setting of rules and regulations
BTW, I had to sign a similar paper for the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.....
Frankly, I still don't understand the reason why BMW is asking its customers to sign those papers? However, since I can't see any harm either, I signed both documents.
Delivery of the car is sometime in early February
Gregor
PS: Anybody interested in my C4Cab? Please let me know.
Well, today I have decided to sell my MY2K Carrera 4 Cab and get a new black CSL. When signing the order at the BMW dealership here in Switzerland, the sales guy asked me if I wanted the car with or without the 250Km/h limiter. After I had told him that 'Yes', I wanted an 'open' car, he gave me a very simple standard form to sign and apparently, that's IT!! The contents of the original form is in German but it's only three sentences saying something like:
"I am intending to use the BMW M3 CSL for motor sports activities. Based on this, I am asking the manufacturer to remove the 250Km/h speed limit. I am aware that any Guarantee/Warranty will not be affected by this."
The original goes:
"Ich beabsichtige, das vom mir bestellte Fahrzeug BMW M3 CSL für Motorsportveranstaltungen zu nutzen. Aufgrund dessen bitte ich Sie, die Einschränkung der Höchstgeschwindigkeit auf 250Km/h werksseitig aufheben zu lassen. Mit ist bewusst, dass Gewährleistungseinschränkungen gemäss der Verkaufsbedingungen hiervon unberührt bleiben."
If I remember correctly, RC stated that in Germany this same action would require a valid international racing license. Sounds like the restrictions are far less stringent here in Switzerland as they apparently are in Germany. And I always thought we Swiss are the champions in setting of rules and regulations
BTW, I had to sign a similar paper for the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.....
Frankly, I still don't understand the reason why BMW is asking its customers to sign those papers? However, since I can't see any harm either, I signed both documents.
Delivery of the car is sometime in early February
Gregor
PS: Anybody interested in my C4Cab? Please let me know.
