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by Grumpyjohn1957
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: B5 deposit taken
Replies: 6
Views: 237

Re: B5 deposit taken

Some one got a bargain. Priced to sell, despite the mileage. Has it been hanging around dealers or first time offered?
by Grumpyjohn1957
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: B5 on Collecting Cars
Replies: 33
Views: 1426

Re: B5 on Collecting Cars

Congratulations Matt. I'm sure once detailed she will be looking pristine once more. As a B5 Touring daily driver for the best part of 4 years I'd say you've acquired one of the most versatile, competent, and capable supercar estates of all time. The one bit of advise I would offer is: PPF the nose ...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:24 am
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: B5 on Collecting Cars
Replies: 33
Views: 1426

Re: B5 on Collecting Cars

I wasn't a million miles out on the price, someone wanted a B5 very badly! Hope it gets cared for, enjoyed & cherished.
by Grumpyjohn1957
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: B5 on Collecting Cars
Replies: 33
Views: 1426

Re: B5 on Collecting Cars

this time mind… I drove a car with ACC over the Christmas break and absolutely hated it! Didn't feel in control of the car at all - which wasn't a good feeling, as I am sure you can imagine Not sure what the correct description of the system is, auto cruise and self steering feature? Love it in Mwa...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: ALPINAs for sale
Topic: B5 on Collecting Cars
Replies: 33
Views: 1426

Re: B5 on Collecting Cars

Flippin' paint work is worse than mine and I've done x2 the miles. Maybe it was "bob a Job week and the scouts washed it.
My guess? Will fetch around 55/60 + fees. Going to be watching this one with interest.
by Grumpyjohn1957
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Chit-chat
Topic: Quoted Power Outputs
Replies: 0
Views: 113

Quoted Power Outputs

With spring slowly approaching it’ll soon be time to get the winter tyres off and hopefully start enjoying some warmer days and tarmac. With a couple of club track days pencilled in for Brunhilda this year I thought it might be interesting to see what sort of power she’s producing. I’ve spent a bit ...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: What did you do in your ALPINA today?
Replies: 2070
Views: 291025

Re: What did you do in your ALPINA today?

Nice one Matt, bet you're absolutely loving it. Look forward to seeing you both at a meet or two this summer.
by Grumpyjohn1957
Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:30 am
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: B5 steering wheel heating
Replies: 5
Views: 212

Re: B5 steering wheel heating

New wheel and will require coding in.

Pre LCI options, Post maybe different.


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by Grumpyjohn1957
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Ultimate BMW - Sunday 28th April 2024 - British Motor Museum
Replies: 25
Views: 1621

Re: Ultimate BMW - Sunday 28th April 2024 - British Motor Museum

Got my exhibitor ticket a while back using a link you sent via FB. Although it states "Exhibitor" it doesn't say with whom or which group?
by Grumpyjohn1957
Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: General Chit-chat
Topic: ZF8 Fluid Changed
Replies: 9
Views: 804

Re: ZF8 Fluid Changed

Curiosity finally got the better of me, I had the used gearbox oil analysed. In isolation this result is somewhat meaningless, there’s no baseline (unused oil) and until I pull another sample from the box no comparable. Having looked at the result and gulped slightly, a bottle of ZF8 is on the way. ...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Tyre and Brake advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 508

Re: Tyre and Brake advice please

I know diddly about the older B3 Rav but I can second Marc's advice regards Camskill and Kwikfit. Regarding the brakes, if you know or can find the part numbers and also belong to the BMWCCUK there are some serious discounts available at Cotswold via the BMWCC website. Saved me a shed load of £££. 4...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Coolant Refresh
Replies: 1
Views: 274

Coolant Refresh

I read somewhere that BMW lifetime coolant – like BMW transmission fluid :lol: – is a” lifetime” product. Conflicting opinions on the web suggest anything from dropping the coolant annually to leaving it 5 years or even longer. Anyone offer an informed opinion on this? The flush and fill procedure f...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B5 G30 interior trim
Replies: 3
Views: 447

Re: B5 G30 interior trim

I think I'd be correct in saying 95% of the B5 interior is stock G30/31, all be it from more up market models or optional add ons. Alpina do have some unique woods, one piece only is embossed with the logo in all cases. Again, some leather colours may be unique but they would be to special order and...
by Grumpyjohn1957
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Pirelli P-Zero v Michelin p4s
Replies: 13
Views: 875

Re: Pirelli P-Zero v Michelin p4s

Came across this, worth a watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWVs8mXcvZw
Screen shot of results below.
by Grumpyjohn1957
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Pirelli P-Zero v Michelin p4s
Replies: 13
Views: 875

Re: Pirelli P-Zero v Michelin p4s

I'm running my G31 touring on PZ4 Alps alternated with Sottozero 2 over 65k. Never had a problem with the PZ4 wet or dry including the odd track day. They are scarily adhesive yet give plenty of warning before letting go. Obv's in the wet, like any tyre, not as good but still up there with the best ...