Still have the 330, 15 years in, never selling it! the CATS rattle when you knock whilst up on the ramp!hap wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:13 pmNot an expert but could be a loose heat sheild or the flap in the exhaust pipe which can rattle when putting foot down could be a noisy vanos is
What fuel have you used maybe worth sticking super in I presume it drives ok? You had a 330 so should be able to tell it’s runnng ok?? Last service?
E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....OEM!
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Alpina-B ... 1WFTRighto
Wonder if this will fit from an s model
Cross refer part no
You must had that from new then ? Any pics of the 330
Wonder if this will fit from an s model
Cross refer part no
You must had that from new then ? Any pics of the 330
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
Mine have been rattling for years
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
Ha Ha, good to know, not worried bout the rattling just wondered if it affected the MOT?
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
Bought it between 2-3 years old, it a 2001, have spent the last few years slowly getting it back in to proper shape. 97,000 miles, mechanically now spot on but needs paint work, front and rear bumpers, bonnet and rear quarter panel, due to years of being parked in the narrow roads of South West Londonhap wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:46 pmhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Alpina-B ... 1WFTRighto
Wonder if this will fit from an s model
Cross refer part no
You must had that from new then ? Any pics of the 330
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
Not affected mine yet
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
Looks like it's gonna have to be OEM
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....OEM!
I knew u would good one
Still coming gaydon?
Still coming gaydon?
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....OEM!
Am planning to, need to sort my tickets
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....Maybe!
I went oem a couple of years ago and got a good deal when I ordered them through my local BMW parts depot
B3 3.3 Coupe #090
D3 2.0 Biturbo Touring #098
D3 2.0 Biturbo Touring #098
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....OEM!
They're fitted and they're great!
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....OEM!
It does make a difference. I found after a few miles put on them they got even better.
B3 E46 no.265
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Hi Avtar,
The front springs have gone on my 2004 B3s convertible. Did you go OEM from BMW/Alpina after all in August?
How have you found it after what is now approx 3 months?
I am being quoted £170+VAT per spring never mind a 3 week lead time, since on back order, even if I could afford it
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you
The front springs have gone on my 2004 B3s convertible. Did you go OEM from BMW/Alpina after all in August?
How have you found it after what is now approx 3 months?
I am being quoted £170+VAT per spring never mind a 3 week lead time, since on back order, even if I could afford it
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you
B3s 3.4 2004 Steel Grey on LPG
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HiRoscoe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:33 pmHi Avtar,
The front springs have gone on my 2004 B3s convertible. Did you go OEM from BMW/Alpina after all in August?
How have you found it after what is now approx 3 months?
I am being quoted £170+VAT per spring never mind a 3 week lead time, since on back order, even if I could afford it
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you
Yes i did go OEM and purchased everything through AlloyWheelsdDirect who are an authorised Alpina dealer. They are knowledgable and very helpful, the lead time was not 3 weeks, a lot less. I can send you more details later this week when i am back in the country.
Avtar
Alpina B4 Convertible 2016
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3S Saloon 2003 (Rolling Restoration)
BMW E46 330ci Convertible
Alpina B3 3.3 Coupe 2003 (SOLD)
Alpina D5 BiTurbo (SOLD)
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)
Re: E46 B3 Shock Absorbers - Decision Made.....OEM!
I got my OEM suspension from Alloy Wheels Direct also. Found them to be quick, polite and cheaper than anyone else.
Range Rover SDV8.
E64 B6s #100 Cabriolet (Now Sold)
Maserati Gransport
E64 B6s #100 Cabriolet (Now Sold)
Maserati Gransport