B10 V8 - Rolling restoration

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Really pleased with the way these look for day to day

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Horsham Forge wheel centre tool arrived.

Beautifully made!

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Finally, fitted a replacement glovebox torch and battery retaining bar, both of which were missing.

Also managed to find a NOS pair of fuse puller clips.

Still on the hunt for two missing tools from the tool box.

Next step is probably grilles and roundels.

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[BarryM]

Nice work, I like tidying up those little things. Mine had the battery bar missing as well as the breather pipe and the positive terminal plastic cover. I see you don't have the exploding positive terminal lead either - never really sure if that was an idea too far.....

[Abanko]

Managed to track down some wheel lock covers for the Softline wheels. They are a very snug fit (read don't fit flush) which may be due to a previous refurb. My plan is to have the wheels stripped and refurbished in the spring anyway.

If anyone has any tips on fitting/removing wheel lock covers, that is much appreciated, am yet to try. Although I have read a few comments about broken keys, which sounds annoying as I am someone that likes to regularly check the pressures.

I've actually seen (on eBay) that Horsham Forge sell a £25 tool to help. Has anyone tried one of these? I don't have any pullers for the wheel lock covers either, so will either track one/some down or just fab' something!
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The eBay tool works well - definitely worth getting

I have a puller for the wheel lock covers that was made from what looks like coat hanger wire - seems to do the job

[B10BOV]

The eBay tool works well - definitely worth getting

I have a puller for the wheel lock covers that was made from what looks like coat hanger wire - seems to do the job

I bought the wheel tool, looks a nice bit of kit, popped it in the boot tidy.

Is the puller an OEM item? I was wondering how I removed those lock covers...

[B10BOV]

A nice little parcel just arrived from Latvia, NOS replacement interior parts for some that were broken:

- Drivers seat adjustment panel
- Centre console sliding lid cubby
- Front cup holder

When I ever get the time to fit them, ho hum!!!

[B10BOV]

Next step is to work on the front end.

Front Grille

Time to remove those black grilles and fit some OEM items. Am I right in saying that:
- Pre Facelift (my car) should be a slim profile, chrome on the outside, black on the slats?
- Post Facelift is a fatter (standing proud) profile, chrome on the outside and the slats?

I am pretty much sold on the angel eye headlights, and the lack of gingicators, so do I go Post Facelift, but then my bumper, side mouldings, etc are all wrong anyway, and order with the pre facelift, and have as my car as what it is, a pre-facelift with a lighting upgrade.

Will be buying these OEM, and thinking pre-facelift


Roundels

Time for those Alpina Roundels to go.

Are the roundels on the E39 the same front and rear?

I guess I will buy these OEM, but there seems to be a gaping disparity between eBay and dealer pricing. I am guessing the OEM roundels aren't fancy enamelled metal items that one might assume from their pricing...!


Spoiler

I have reached out to Simon (SPA69) for a set of Deco spoiler decals.

I'm going to need to respray the front spoiler as it has picked up a particularly bad paint chip. I might do front and rear bumpers whilst I am at it.

I am also going to get a detailer to look at the overall condition of the paint on the car. Whilst it is a daily driver for me, I do still like my cars to look nice. Will be interesting to see what I can achieve with a paint and polish.

[jolls]

Re; Roundels. You probably know but going OEM gives you a 2 year guarantee if bought from BMW. Keep up the good work.

[Alpina Jim]

The eBay tool works well - definitely worth getting

I have a puller for the wheel lock covers that was made from what looks like coat hanger wire - seems to do the job

Is the puller an OEM item? I was wondering how I removed those lock covers...

Check out this reply I provided on another thread.....

http://thealpinaregister.com/forums/vie ... 14#p195714

[B10BOV]

Oh Brilliant, thank you both.

I will see whether I can order the lock cover puller, and the roundels.

Now I just need to make a decision on the grille!

[Bob]

Looking through the Archive and Registers you can see quite a mix of pre & post facelift parts on pre-facelift B10's. The main differentiator in terms of updating the overall look is definitely the actual headlights, the grill is more personal preference/availality of parts I'd say.

[Abanko]

Was there a hybrid as mine is number 842 and has clear indicators, Xenons but no angel eyes?

[B10BOV]

Was there a hybrid as mine is number 842 and has clear indicators, Xenons but no angel eyes?

Hmmm, I am no expert, sorry. I think that angel eyes were introduced in 2001.