The Papi Express All AlphaN B16 Damptronics BBS CHR E60 Chassis Program E60 CSL Carbon Roof E60 M5 Carbon Driveshaft Interior Program OE+ S85 Carbon Plenums Oil Cooler S65/S85 Clubsport Drivetrain Package S85 CSL Competition Spec S85 CSL Plenum S85 Lightweight Flywheel S85 Sealed Intakes S85-EVO V10 Maintenance V3 Headers

In this entry, I receive the pre-production unit of the carbon panel and the used slicktop headliner that make up the core of the E60 M5 CSL Carbon Fiber Roof Conversion Kit. I unbox them and discuss the headliner conundrum, our solution. and lay out the plan for the conversion.

In this entry, I look back at the hidden signature component of the M5 CSL: the carbon roof. I document the development steps to creating the carbon roof panel as part of the complete conversion kit

In this entry, we go through pre-flight checks, and we start up the S85-002 for the first time. I documented our process, along with the final installation of the CSL Competition Carbon Plenum. Finally, we go for the first drive and I break it in until its first oil change.

In this entry, the S85-002 gets dressed with a few nip and tucks: the Bespoke Valve Covers, the Underdrive Pulley and the Silicone ITB Boots are fitted amongst a few restored and replace BMW parts. The chassis then gets lowered onto its new engine and the re-assembly process is nearly completed.