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by Cook
Tue Dec 25, 2018 3:08 am
Forum: ALPINA Spotted / Busted
Topic: Alpina D5s Longbridge
Replies: 2
Views: 1171

Phil. Keep an eye out for the new B5 touring in blue. Spotted the other night i think he was popping into the chippy in Hockley Heath. Was going to stop and ask him for first refusal when hes ready to move on but thought better of pestering a man whilst hes trying to score a sausage in batter ! Look...
by Cook
Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: ALPINA Photos
Topic: Nice pics taken by blogger
Replies: 3
Views: 2805

looks better in the flesh is all I say ! - saw you in Redditch last week just about to get on the Bromsgrove Highway do think this has some serious road presence, and the design although I never 'got it' when they first appeared is slowly over the years looking like a future classic..... and that un...
by Cook
Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Newbie - G31 B5 Touring #235
Replies: 23
Views: 5599

Brutish looks are one of the better parts of owning & driving an RS6 - you certainly spend a lot of time looking over your shoulder when you walk away after parking up - and so does everyone else ! and then the camera phones come out ... The Alpina B5 does allow a certain bit of anonymity and thus q...
by Cook
Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Newbie - G31 B5 Touring #235
Replies: 23
Views: 5599

Lovely car. Very very envious ! I dropped out of a B5 touring into an RS6. Which is finally growing on me after 18 months .... But come replacement time its one just like yours for me ! Only in Redditch myself so will keep an eye out for you If you see a black RS6 flashing you its me 👌ӿ...
by Cook
Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Alpina announces the B4S Edition 99
Replies: 18
Views: 5351

Could we not have an Alpina special edition like they used todo ? Shoehorn a much larger engine into the front ? B5 engine into a B3 / B4 body? Rather than adjust a column on a mapping program and fit some seats with holes in. Could even resurect the B8 moniker 🤔. Although the new Alpina 8 s...
by Cook
Fri Dec 01, 2017 1:33 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Supercharger versus BiTurbo
Replies: 18
Views: 5528

In short both are great cars. There is no right and wrong. One is older so more analogue to the senses, the other more digital and precise in comparison. In my opinion, Having had the pleasure of owning a B5 with a supercharger and driven the biturbo version follow on. Both stunning to drive but the...
by Cook
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: So I've learned from prior mistakes...
Replies: 6
Views: 3064

Oggy. Know what u mean. Sold the B5 touring Dropped into an Audi c7 RS6. Its good. Real good. . But its not special like an Alpina. And now 4wd on the new B5 i hear ?? Just waiting now, but Alpina please forgive my unfaithfullness. Im coming home ......
by Cook
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Alpina B5S front shocks (dealer price in UAE is crazy!!!)
Replies: 2
Views: 2301

Sorry fmw tuning

Call them or email. They sell std B5 shocks as bought mine from there. Just realised you will have adjustable ones so may need to ask
by Cook
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Alpina B5S front shocks (dealer price in UAE is crazy!!!)
Replies: 2
Views: 2301

Fhw tuning in germany

He sells them
by Cook
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:48 am
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: B5 touring for sale 😥
Replies: 15
Views: 8282

Early in its life had the charger changed. But regular oil and filter seem to have kept it running as Alpina intended.

It is sold now but will allow the new owner and forum member the opportunity to advise.
by Cook
Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: B5 touring for sale 😥
Replies: 15
Views: 8282

B5 touring for sale 😥

It is with much regret that the B5 touring (E61) no 10 is going up for sale. I really wanted to move upto the F11 which is for sale at Sytner but their pricing seems to be a wee bit out of kilter with what in my opinion is reasonable. So i have bought (ahem) an RS6 and gonna tread the darkside for a...
by Cook
Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B5 on TV !
Replies: 12
Views: 5207

spotted !

Ok - so not a supermarket but - this was an auspicious parking place for me ... round the back of the pub.... looked for the chap or lady waving the alpina key ring but to no avail !

still got exhaust pipe envy !!


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by Cook
Thu Apr 06, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B5 on TV !
Replies: 12
Views: 5207

I always make sure to tape over B5 badges and fit wheel trims over the classics when I visit 'under the stairs' supermarkets just in case I too get spotted ! Although when im down at Fortnum & Mason for the monthly caviar collection its all guns blazing....😂😂
by Cook
Thu Apr 06, 2017 12:12 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B5 on TV !
Replies: 12
Views: 5207

B5 on TV !

Just sat down to watch the news and what appears on midlands today... out shopping in Leek, Waitrose ??

Nice clean wheels 😂Image
by Cook
Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Genuine Alpina Suspension Purchase
Replies: 13
Views: 7179

Jonny I have used this company a few times now for Alpina parts. And have just purchased front shocks from them. Takes about 1-2 weeks for parts to cone through and you will have to give them chassis numbers. Would recommend them as if uk based then Genuine Alpina parts are coming through the dealer...