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by bmw virgin
Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: E46 B3s Coupe stereo upgrade - Any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 5505

Thanks for the links!

I did search but it came back with a load of unwanted threads.

I was hoping that we may have someone in the trade amongst our members or there were members who had recently upgraded their systems?
by bmw virgin
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: BMW Dealer Wheel Refurb
Replies: 48
Views: 13558

Sytner Solihull didn't remove the tyre for my refurb either but the repair looks good to me! The last time I went they let me off with paying for an engine bay clean & today they were hinting at charging for fitting a set of Europlates I'd just bought but decided to fit them for free! I'm very impre...
by bmw virgin
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: E46 B3s Coupe stereo upgrade - Any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 5505

E46 B3s Coupe stereo upgrade - Any suggestions?

Hi All! Was thinking of upgrading the sound system in my E46 B3s Coupe and wondering if any of you were in the trade or had done the same?! My car has the cassette radio, with cd changer in boot but no sat nav. I've heard BMW speakers aren't up to much but what about their head units? Would I be abl...
by bmw virgin
Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:17 pm
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: Best way to clean under bonnet?
Replies: 12
Views: 7342

Thanks for all your advice & suggestions! I ended up taking the car to Sytner's Solihull. I had a free valet voucher + one for 1/2 price wheel refurb. I booked the car to have one wheel refurb'd, the engine bay cleaned & the valet too. They charge £20 for the engine bay clean but because it didn't ...
by bmw virgin
Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: BMW Dealer Wheel Refurb
Replies: 48
Views: 13558

I had one wheel refurbed at Sytner Solihull only yesterday. I had a half price voucher they'd sent the previous owner. The full price was £55 but, as hinted at in a previous post, I'm not sure they do a "proper" refurb. The guy said they keep the tyre on when doing the work.....said it would mean t...
by bmw virgin
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Hit and run on the M1
Replies: 27
Views: 8306

You might want to take a look at the Motor Insurers' Bureau's web site....they deal with accident claims where the third party does a runner or isn't insured. http://www.mib.org.uk/Home/en/default.htm I was involved in a hit & run.....when the insurance company couldn't trace the driver, the case wa...
by bmw virgin
Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:21 am
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Know a good dent remover?
Replies: 6
Views: 3027

Yes, any recommendations & contact numbers will be very much appreciated!

The closer to Birmingham, the better.

Colin
by bmw virgin
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Know a good dent remover?
Replies: 6
Views: 3027

Know a good dent remover?

Hi! I've not owned the B3s 6 weeks and someones put a 10p sized "dent" in the rear o/s wing......yes it's only small but it's noticable! I seem to remember there's a company/ies that specialise in removing small dents, rather than repairing in the usual way? Can anyone help.....needs to be West Midl...
by bmw virgin
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: Best way to clean under bonnet?
Replies: 12
Views: 7342

Thanks for the advice guys! I'm not adverse to spending time on cleaning/polishing the exterior of the car but the engine bay is a bit more awkward. So I think I'll save the money I'll need to spend on degreasers, brushes etc & put it towards getting a local detailer to do the job! :lol: The car is ...
by bmw virgin
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: Best way to clean under bonnet?
Replies: 12
Views: 7342

Best way to clean under bonnet?

Hi! Had the B3s for nearly a month now and have purchased all number of cleaning & polishing items to do the exterior! I've noticed that the under bonnet area is pretty dusty/dirty....god knows how it got the way it is....petrol filler flap is much the same! What I want to know is what's the best wa...
by bmw virgin
Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: E46 B3s Security
Replies: 3
Views: 2921

Ok, so the alarm system is more than enough....5 stars on Thatcham site. Yes, I have the diamond shape keys but I'm not sure if I fancy cutting one open. What puzzles me is, when it won't unlock, if I press the lock button & then the unlock, it'll open ok?! No, don't have a tracker & would have to c...
by bmw virgin
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: E46 B3s Security
Replies: 3
Views: 2921

E46 B3s Security

Hi All! Just bought my first Alpina....a B3s Coupe and was wondering about security!? Can you tell me if the BMW security system is any good or have most of you replaced it? Does anyone have an intermittent problem with remote unlocking the car? Sometimes the car will only unlock if I press the lock...
by bmw virgin
Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: Detailers advice for polishing a light metallic BMW/Alpina!
Replies: 7
Views: 4862

Yeah, I have seen detailingworld.co.uk before, both sites seem to have help and advice.

Just thought I'd cut out the research by providing advice for light metallic car owners, straight from the horses mouth! :D

Colin
by bmw virgin
Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: Detailers advice for polishing a light metallic BMW/Alpina!
Replies: 7
Views: 4862

Detailers advice for polishing a light metallic BMW/Alpina!

Hi All! Just thought I'd pass on advice I received from detailing company, Polished Bliss, for hand polishing a light metallic BMW/Alpina. When I wrote to them I informed them that I intended to wax the car using a natural carnauba wax, so the following description has taken that into account. The p...
by bmw virgin
Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: ALPINA Car Care / Detailing
Topic: B3S Gets a clean
Replies: 23
Views: 14931

Hi All! Just bought a Titanium Silver B3s and was looking to give it a good polish! In the past I've contacted detailing company, "Polished Bliss", for advice on detailing my Montreal Blue 328i Sport, so I thought I'd do the same for the Alpina! Below is his response to my query:- The paint on this ...