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by rincewind
Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: B10 3.3 Froze D/B + Brake lights stay on + not able to start
Replies: 13
Views: 4127

Ignition switch replacement guide

Good guide to ignition switch replacement with piccies here:

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/244045[/url]
by rincewind
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Switchtronic g/box - a couple of questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

Switchtronic g/box - a couple of questions

Hi all, I've decided I want a B10 3.3. Manual as a first preference, but would consider the auto. That said, I have driven a few E39 530i sport and didn't like the gearbox much, thought it got a bit confused at times and generally felt very lazy unless in 'S' mode. Also, there's a big question in my...
by rincewind
Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Guest Blog !
Topic: Advances in car technology
Replies: 9
Views: 9429

Talking new cars - new Lexus GS450h

Lexus GS 450h (new one) Drove one the other day. Yes, it does 35 -40 mpg and yes, it gets to 60 in 5.9 secs and yes it's very comfy and quiet. And utterly soulless. And bland. And it has a horrible CVT gearbox. So agree with all the above. Sod the fuel consumption. Get a car with soul. My 1st car wa...
by rincewind
Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: selling my b10
Replies: 12
Views: 7222

more detail please - pics?

Ah - just realised it's a V8, I'm interested in the 3.3