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Post by MCB » Sat May 27, 2017 4:18 pm

I so much understand the love and passion you lavish on this car. I thought we were bad enough. But you take things to a whole different leval 8)
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Post by Sab » Sat May 27, 2017 6:26 pm

MCB wrote:I so much understand the love and passion you lavish on this car. I thought we were bad enough. But you take things to a whole different leval 8)
I assumed this behaviour is normal 😀😅😂😜.

I tried to shoot some small videos of the car today.

Not sure if these links work

- http://sendvid.com/w211ryxl

- http://sendvid.com/lzxajsko
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Post by MCB » Sat May 27, 2017 11:25 pm

Sab wrote:
MCB wrote:I so much understand the love and passion you lavish on this car. I thought we were bad enough. But you take things to a whole different leval 8)
I assumed this behaviour is normal 😀😅😂😜.

I tried to shoot some small videos of the car today.

Not sure if these links work

- http://sendvid.com/w211ryxl

- http://sendvid.com/lzxajsko
Well to people like us it is completely normal. Others prefer to buy a brand new car where there is nothing left to do but drive :roll:

The video links worked perfectly. Absolutely stunning. That paintwork almost glows :D
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)

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Post by Sab » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:02 pm

MCB wrote:
Sab wrote:
MCB wrote:I so much understand the love and passion you lavish on this car. I thought we were bad enough. But you take things to a whole different leval 8)
I assumed this behaviour is normal 😀😅😂😜.

I tried to shoot some small videos of the car today.

Not sure if these links work

- http://sendvid.com/w211ryxl

- http://sendvid.com/lzxajsko
Well to people like us it is completely normal. Others prefer to buy a brand new car where there is nothing left to do but drive :roll:

The video links worked perfectly. Absolutely stunning. That paintwork almost glows :D
Picked this up a few days ago from Sytner Harold Wood.

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E36 B3 3.0 #178
E46 B3 3.3 #188
Cupra Ateca
E30 C2.7 - Stolen

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Post by MCB » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:47 pm

Oooooo very nice indeed. That looks a rather expensive purchase :wink:

As I have said before. I really admire the love that you lavish on your car. But then why not! The E36 is one the last BMWs that will become a classic to be enjoyed for many years to come. From 2004 onward the cars are loaded with so much electronics that when they fail will render the cars as not being financially viable to keep on the road. But I know others will disagree with me on that :?
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1989 E30 M3.
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2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)

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Post by polynesian2 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:03 am

That's some serious Alpina love. Great to see this level of care. Do you mind me asking where you had this work done? Always good to know of good options that might be nearby.

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Post by simon13 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:36 am

MCB wrote:Oooooo very nice indeed. That looks a rather expensive purchase :wink:

As I have said before. I really admire the love that you lavish on your car. But then why not! The E36 is one the last BMWs that will become a classic to be enjoyed for many years to come. From 2004 onward the cars are loaded with so much electronics that when they fail will render the cars as not being financially viable to keep on the road. But I know others will disagree with me on that :?
do 2005 e46's count in which category? :lol:
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Post by polynesian2 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:35 pm

simon13 wrote:
MCB wrote:Oooooo very nice indeed. That looks a rather expensive purchase :wink:

As I have said before. I really admire the love that you lavish on your car. But then why not! The E36 is one the last BMWs that will become a classic to be enjoyed for many years to come. From 2004 onward the cars are loaded with so much electronics that when they fail will render the cars as not being financially viable to keep on the road. But I know others will disagree with me on that :?
do 2005 e46's count in which category? :lol:
I don't know, Simon, but earlier E34s buck this trend if they are mega complex biturbo Alpina into touring body projects :-) (but DO IT!)

I'm still looking down the sofa for the final few £ to buy your M5, absolutely lovely.

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Post by simon13 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:40 pm

I'm open to offers! I'm going to miss the S38B38 the engine noises are better than anything i've heard from the alpina stable. A real M-division highlight ignore what the press say about E34 M5s!

BMW m division could learn a lesson from it also, nothing comes out the speakers either!
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Post by Sab » Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:49 pm

polynesian2 wrote:That's some serious Alpina love. Great to see this level of care. Do you mind me asking where you had this work done? Always good to know of good options that might be nearby.
Thanks. It's was these guys http://www.brunswickgarage.com
The tech named Barry has now left. He is a walking talking encyclopidia on E36's being a former BMW tech for over twenty years. I'm not sure where Barry is nowadays - Shame!
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Post by simon13 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:36 pm

Seeing as the M50 TU is the best/toughest/power/economy engine BMW have ever made combined i'm wondering why you had it stripped at such low milege.
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Post by Sab » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:13 pm

simon13 wrote:Seeing as the M50 TU is the best/toughest/power/economy engine BMW have ever made combined i'm wondering why you had it stripped at such low milege.
Hello simon.

The works and restoration was predetermined before purchasing the B3.
It is all part of the journey to wanting a perfect e36 B3. Nearly there 🤔
E36 B3 3.0 #178
E46 B3 3.3 #188
Cupra Ateca
E30 C2.7 - Stolen

If you ever have everything under control, you’re not moving fast enough

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Engine bay looking better.

Post by Sab » Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:55 pm

Before.

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After.
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E36 B3 3.0 #178
E46 B3 3.3 #188
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E30 C2.7 - Stolen

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Post by Metrics » Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:17 pm

Very nice indeed 8)
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Post by simon13 » Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:34 pm

nice that rocker won't of been cheap! bit of an engine bay clean also
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