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by vblanche
Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: exporting a car
Replies: 0
Views: 1004

exporting a car

Hello, Long time no see... Do anyone know the process of exporting a car to France? specifically, exporting (back) a LHD car to France? Basically, I'm moving to France, trying to sell my UK RHD car, but thought about doing a p/x for a RHD car here in a UK garage. Many thanks, Vincent PS: my apologie...
by vblanche
Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: BMW
Topic: lifting jack
Replies: 0
Views: 3853

lifting jack

Hello, Thought I would ask you guys, car enthusiasts and experts. I have this jack (part number 71106773536), Do you think it is safe to use on my 2012 520d touring? Soon, travelling to France, and thought I would get an emergency wheel in case of tyre puncture, what do you recommend? Many thanks, V...
by vblanche
Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: BMW Alpina B5 V8 4dr Switch-tronic
Replies: 8
Views: 4658

B10BRW wrote:That's pretty impressive, service 9/6/14 at 76162 now 76000 :shock: , must have been driving backwards for the last 14 months :lol:
+1
by vblanche
Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: ALPINA's 50th Year Celebrations
Replies: 200
Views: 84704

Hello dear Alpina fans,

I found this video, maybe it has already been posted here, if so apologies.

https://youtu.be/4-KoUduuvaQ

take care
vincent
by vblanche
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: mistake?
Replies: 5
Views: 7455

well, title says "BMW B5 biturbo", is it? :?
by vblanche
Sun May 31, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: mistake?
Replies: 5
Views: 7455

mistake?

Hi, isn't there a mistake in the title? http://www.auto-moto.com/nouveautes/nou ... 29615.html
by vblanche
Fri May 22, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Finally broken it!
Replies: 11
Views: 4754

what about the steering wheel?
by vblanche
Tue May 12, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: 3.3 oil consumption
Replies: 29
Views: 17412

Hi, sorry to read that you're still worrying about this oil consumption. Have you discussed with Benjamin Nicole? what did he say?
take care
vincent
by vblanche
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: ALPINA Photos
Topic: B3 Touring Restoration
Replies: 70
Views: 43029

hap wrote:Hi Vincent yes the badges are standard fit

Looking good just needs the sytners dealer sticker in the back window to finish it off
was just curious as mine as an Alpina badge on front, and one BMW in the back.
by vblanche
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: ALPINA Photos
Topic: B3 Touring Restoration
Replies: 70
Views: 43029

very very nice, congrats.

Quick question: are BMW badges original?

Thanks
vincent
by vblanche
Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: temp gauge going to 3/4 then back to 1/2
Replies: 6
Views: 3230

Thanks Charles for your greetings. I noticed some "water" marks near the expansion tank, see pic. I might have a prob here. I need to look for other leaks but where? Thermostat: the temp gauge reaches the middle position in few minutes and stays there or goes up (my prob) but never goes under the mi...
by vblanche
Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: temp gauge going to 3/4 then back to 1/2
Replies: 6
Views: 3230

temp gauge going to 3/4 then back to 1/2

Hello everyone, Let me wish you all a happy new year, let 2015 bring you happiness, success and most importantly good health. Today, I have a question about the temp gauge. Normally, the temp gauge seats in the middle, but for few weeks now, from time to time, more or less every day during my commut...
by vblanche
Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: which jack?
Replies: 1
Views: 1352

which jack?

Hello, I used to have the Porsche alu jack but I sold it (stupid from me), trying to source one here (in switzerland) but difficult. A Porsche dealer is offering to order this one, any good? Which one would you recommend? (it is to be carried in the car). scissor jack? Thanks, vincent http://theALPI...
by vblanche
Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: bellows drive shaft
Replies: 0
Views: 1462

bellows drive shaft

Hi,

when replacing exterior bellows from drive shaft, do you change also the interior ones?

Thanks,
Vincent
by vblanche
Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Hello! - New owner Alpina B3 3.3 Allrad Limousine
Replies: 19
Views: 9030

welcome and congrats.

Are you based in Geneva? I'm in Lausanne. Do you know any other Alpina owner in Vaud?

Best,
Vincent