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by Norrie
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton - CANCELLED
Replies: 28
Views: 1434

Re: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton

It was on a Saturday was it not at Oulton. I work full time like many others so a 6 hr drive on a Friday evening or getting up at 3 or 4am was not a consideration. Yes, the same will apply for those in the North in relation to Thruxton, but simple fact is that in 2024 its in Hampshire.
by Norrie
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Register window sticker - now available
Replies: 31
Views: 1891

Re: Register window sticker - now available

Thankyou have purchased from Simon Alcorn in August 23
by Norrie
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B7 questions
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: B7 questions

Thats why I couldnt understand when he mentioned Japanese imports? As are there any Jap B7 in the UK after 2009?
by Norrie
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton - CANCELLED
Replies: 28
Views: 1434

Re: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton

Those people who are complaining its in the South need to remind me and themselves when it was last in the South? I joined the BMWCCGB in 2011 and it has never been in the South since then?
by Norrie
Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B7 questions
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: B7 questions

I think you are referring to E65 B7 when you mention Japanese imports? However I have owned an E65 B7 since 2012. Are there things to look our for? Yes 100%. Here are my tips to reduce potential costs for repair and maintenance :- 1. When starting the car never drive off before the revs have settled...
by Norrie
Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner ALPINA Meet 2023 - 22nd October
Replies: 48
Views: 3333

Re: Sytner ALPINA Meet 2023 - 22nd October

Please note it's only a week from this event as I write this. If you have registered and no can no longer attend and have not informed either Alex Morley or me please do so. Alex had a list of reservists so please allow those wish to attend who have an opportunity should previous notified attendees ...
by Norrie
Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton - CANCELLED
Replies: 28
Views: 1434

Re: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton

Subject to final confirmation it is 15/16 June 2024
by Norrie
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Is it…..
Replies: 9
Views: 634

Re: Is it…..

Jules - oh the ones which ALPINA never fitted and dont supply?
by Norrie
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton - CANCELLED
Replies: 28
Views: 1434

Re: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton

Gary Lott has confirmed that Sytner will be attending with some ALPINA cars. I have suggested to him and to the BMW Car Club that it would be appropriate for them to be adjacent to the ALPINA display. He agrees, I shall waiting to see what response, if any from the BMWCCGB.
by Norrie
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: General Chit-chat
Topic: Do you really need an LSD?
Replies: 5
Views: 405

Re: Do you really need an LSD?

On my B7 100% no. I recently got an M235i, but use as everyday driver, so am uncertain . If I did I would go to Birds I think.
by Norrie
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Is it…..
Replies: 9
Views: 634

Re: Is it…..

I was standing close to my genuine B7 #106, some years ago at a show. I chap said to me "why do they do that?, bling up some old E65 SH one ttr and pretend its an ALPINA? I said "yes too right mate". Ha ha what a fool he was.
by Norrie
Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Motul oils & Products discount code
Replies: 2
Views: 236

Motul oils & Products discount code

I am pleased to inform all that I have been able to obtain a 15% discount for Motul Oils and products. on line purchases web clubmotul.co.uk use discount code ALPINA65

free UK delivery on orders over 50 pounds. I just ordered 10 litres of 5w-40 which works out at 6.45 per litre.
by Norrie
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: What did you do in your ALPINA today?
Replies: 2087
Views: 293343

Re: What did you do in your ALPINA today?

Friday 22nd Sept 23 took my B7 to BMR Performance for MOT. It passed with no advisories at 131K miles. Washed it and put in back in garage on charger ready for ALPINA meet at Nottingham.
by Norrie
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Oil analysed MOTUL
Replies: 1
Views: 226

Oil analysed MOTUL

I had the Oil in my B7 (now 130K miles) analysed by MOTUL at Silverstone. It was free of charge and so I felt it seemed like a good idea. I had zero knowledge that all sorts of engine wear and potential failures can be detected by this method. I apologise that I am not technically expert enough to e...
by Norrie
Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton - CANCELLED
Replies: 28
Views: 1434

Re: BMW Car Club National event 2024 Thruxton

I will need to speak to my ALPINA colleagues but it might make good locations for a separate ALPINA section. We had 43 at Donington in 2022, but I sense that there may be more appetite for this location. There were but a handful at Oulton park, but I cant be specific on that.