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by rc944
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: ALPINA Photos
Topic: Purchase of B10 3.3 Touring - No. 004
Replies: 7
Views: 285

Re: Purchase of B10 3.3 Touring - No. 004

sit tight and hold out for some genuine wings in the correct colour and then get them prepped with por15 and dinitrol. i did this for both my coupe front wings and worked out much better than front end respray and repaired wings
by rc944
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: ALPINA Photos
Topic: Purchase of B10 3.3 Touring - No. 004
Replies: 7
Views: 285

Re: Purchase of B10 3.3 Touring - No. 004

really well done youll love it
in some respects i prefer mine to the coupe
by rc944
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: e46 rear diff bushes
Replies: 3
Views: 96

Re: e46 rear diff bushes

thought you might have!
can you describe how the car felt before they were replaced?
by rc944
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: e46 rear diff bushes
Replies: 3
Views: 96

e46 rear diff bushes

A known pita job but anyone done it themselves or had it done to their coupe or touring?
by rc944
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: M3T
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Re: M3T

so i spent some time in one on saturday when down at dick lovetts in swindon playing with porsches. not overwhelmed but i didnt expect to be pros - looks great despite being divisive - superbly balanced around the twisty stuff - its quick - torquey - feels remarkably small and agile - firm ride but ...
by rc944
Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Re: Bulbs

Very impressive JohnW but likely beyond my talent
by rc944
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Bulbs

Anyone got any alternatives to osram night breakers or philips xtreme vision
the beam on my non-xenon b3s is rubbish. i dont want to retrofit and HID kit etc so am looking at just new bulbs or other ways to improve
the lenses do need a cut/polish
by rc944
Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: M3T
Replies: 3
Views: 492

M3T

Anyone driven one who has also driven/owned an alpina touring?
by rc944
Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Crank position sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 613

Re: Crank position sensor

just give both vins and reg no to local bmw dealer parts counter. lifes too short. get the genuine sensor
by rc944
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:33 am
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: what low profile ramps?
Replies: 4
Views: 459

Re: what low profile ramps?

cheers all some food for thought
by rc944
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Crank position sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 613

Re: Crank position sensor

too many horror stories from those using non genuine bmw. ive only ever used genuine bmw all been fine
youll get 5 or 10 percent off your local friendly dealer parts counter if you ask nicely
by rc944
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: what low profile ramps?
Replies: 4
Views: 459

what low profile ramps?

got rid of my aging cougar metal ramps with additional section to accomodate the low ground clearance given the front splitter and my driveway is on a slope

now looking for a new set so what are folks using these days?
by rc944
Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chit-chat
Topic: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems
Replies: 5
Views: 359

Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

usual e46 coupe areas inc rear sub frame/boot floor if coupe?
by rc944
Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: General Chit-chat
Topic: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems
Replies: 5
Views: 359

Re: Looking at a alpina b3 e46 tomorrow any areas to look for problems

shocks/dampers whether aftermarket or original or replacement original