Search found 87 matches

by Bat
Fri May 20, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Can I cry a little bit?
Replies: 16
Views: 8159

I see, interesting..... My B3S sounds like it has a leaking exhaust during the first 30 seconds of starting, it's like a hole opens and then shortly after it just stops, like something has closed up. Engine idle is sometime a but up and down during this time but then just disappears.... I am not wo...
by Bat
Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B10 v8 suspension overhaul options
Replies: 41
Views: 15995

Hi,
Deadscoob was the FSD kit Alpina specific or just for the 540 Sport?
Got any part numbers please?
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Nottingham meet. 50 Year Celebration. 11th Oct 2015
Replies: 269
Views: 105582

Hi,
Yes I think I did.
I'll try to post it up later.
Cheers,
Gavin:)
by Bat
Sat Oct 10, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Nottingham meet. 50 Year Celebration. 11th Oct 2015
Replies: 269
Views: 105582

Hi,
Does anyone know if I can bring the dog?
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: This Wednesday Meet in Syston
Replies: 4
Views: 3470

Hi,
Next time hopefully :)
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: ALPINA Costs, Insurance, Polls etc.
Topic: Online companies 'can't find' my car!
Replies: 11
Views: 9082

Hi, Just had an on-line chat with LV who told me to choose BMW as the MAKE and Alpina as the MODEL then it comes up with menus listing B10, engine sizes etc. Cheers, Gavin :) But as a motor insurer they should know that. It is not for the applicant to guide them through there own database. :lol: Hi...
by Bat
Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: ALPINA Costs, Insurance, Polls etc.
Topic: Online companies 'can't find' my car!
Replies: 11
Views: 9082

Hi,
Just had an on-line chat with LV who told me to choose BMW as the MAKE and Alpina as the MODEL then it comes up with menus listing B10, engine sizes etc.
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: ALPINA Spotted / Busted
Topic: D3 BT touring Weston Super Mare sea front
Replies: 2
Views: 1491

Hi,
Lol, Lady Luna is very particular about what she'll be seen next to :)
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: ALPINA Spotted / Busted
Topic: D3 bi-turbo A5 Weeford
Replies: 0
Views: 1218

D3 bi-turbo A5 Weeford

Hi,
Black saloon 16:40 today at the M6 toll roundabout reg FJ10...
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B10 v8 suspension overhaul options
Replies: 41
Views: 15995

Hi,
My B10 has Alpina and Sachs on the shock labels.
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Sun Sep 06, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 12
Views: 4782

Hi,
The key may need reprogramming to the car.
Key in position 1 then off.
Hold down lock and press lock 7 times if I remember correctly...
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Nottingham meet. 50 Year Celebration. 11th Oct 2015
Replies: 269
Views: 105582

Hi, Me too please :) 1. Simon Alcorn C2 2.7 2. E24man, Kevin Hills; B12 5.7 or B10 4.6 3 Brett B10 V8s 4 Andrew E46 B3s 5 Martin & Terry. E36 B3 3.2 Touring (Sytner Nottingham own demo car 1997) 6 gazoo, Ghufran: B3S 7 B10BRW - Brian B4 Bi Turbo 8 Alpb1033 - James E39 B10 3.3 9 Mr-P - E39 B10 3.2 10...
by Bat
Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Wheel bearing!
Replies: 5
Views: 2165

Hi,
Wheel bearing noise can slowly creep up as you've experienced.
Usually jacking the car up and listening to the wheels pin can give a pointer when comparing sides to sides.
Happy quiet Alpinaring :)
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: My Car
Topic: 1 series O2 sensor query
Replies: 19
Views: 15063

Hi,
Looking at your post again you say it was missing, then you switched it off and restarted it.
Did it run cleanly from the moment you restated it?
Cheers,
Gavin :)
by Bat
Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: My Car
Topic: 1 series O2 sensor query
Replies: 19
Views: 15063

Hi,
Not all fault codes will put the light on. Might be worth getting the codes read again...
Cheers,
Gavin:)