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by woodhouse
Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Im gutted got to sell my B3S.
Replies: 2
Views: 2175

Im gutted got to sell my B3S.

well times must be hard for all of us. up for sale is my B3S. its up on a well known aution site if anyone is interested or you can drop me a line on here. off to drown my sorrows now.
by woodhouse
Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: Poly Bushes
Replies: 4
Views: 3330

Poly Bushes

hi, i am about to replace my front trailing arm bushes and whist i am at it, i may replace the anti roll bar ones as well. i have recently read an articule in TOTAL BMW who replaced these bushes on a E46. has anyone had any experience of these bushes or would you recommend staying with original bush...
by woodhouse
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: mindless fool
Replies: 22
Views: 7854

thanks guys. i have just submitted a more detailed and diagram of siad accident as per Admiral requests. his insurance company by the way is AVIVA. i am very tempted to fix the car myself, replaced the plastic corner bracket and get my mate to do the paint repair at very little money but its the mar...
by woodhouse
Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: mindless fool
Replies: 22
Views: 7854

well i have just had an update re my claim through my insurance company (Admiral). it would appear that the thrid party is now claiming that i was revercing away from him and that he was reversing towards me, when he hit the front of my car with the rear of his. in my mind, if that was true, then he...
by woodhouse
Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: mindless fool
Replies: 22
Views: 7854

mindless fool

well i guess it was going to happen at sometime of another dispite being careful where i park the car and what car i parked it against. 3 weeks ago we were having a lovely day in the car, roof down, enjoying the sun and decided to take my daughter, her 7 year daughter and my daughter in law (WPC) to...
by woodhouse
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: BMW Car Club GB National Festival 2011 14th August - Gaydon
Replies: 54
Views: 54928

1: E30 C2 2.7 - Simon
2: E46 B3s - Tracey
3: E65 B7 - Stuart
4: E46 B3s convert - Kev & Mandy
by woodhouse
Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: stebel nautilus air horn
Replies: 12
Views: 5263

only use mine to gain the attention of any totty walking by, dont tell the wife though. lol. 8) 8)
by woodhouse
Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: ALPINA - Car Advice / Information
Topic: B3S dead battery
Replies: 5
Views: 3931

the previous owner had a simular problem with my B3S. have documentation that a new battery was fitted and some time later the alternator was replaced. seems to support the previous entry regarding checking the alternator. :cry:
by woodhouse
Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 2513

thanks for the advise. i did have Fulda on my tourer and really recommended them but they seem to be in short supply locally to me and have tried the internet with the same result. managed to get the Falkens for £130 each including VAT and fitting.
by woodhouse
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 2513

tyres

i am about to buy a pair of tyres for my car. i have been offered a set of brand new Falkun. does anyone have any views on this make of tyre?
by woodhouse
Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: There are some scumbags about!!
Replies: 15
Views: 9111

working for the service that holds these scum, i see the individuals who carry out these mindless attacks after being sentanced by the courts. they have a total disregard for the victims. best i get off my soap box now. :x :x :x :x
by woodhouse
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: There are some scumbags about!!
Replies: 15
Views: 9111

had an incident myself some months ago. bunch of no hopers hanging around the street and causing loads of noise. looked out the window and caught a low life take a running leap at my car, over the bonnet then the roof and jumped onto the boot before running off with his mates laughing. needless to s...
by woodhouse
Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Alpina Stripes
Replies: 9
Views: 5723

thanks for the advice guys. i will have ago this weekend providing it remains dry.
by woodhouse
Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Alpina Stripes
Replies: 9
Views: 5723

Alpina Stripes

hi to all, i know this subject of stripes has been covered before and forgive me for raising it again. however i have just purchased a set for my front spoiler. can anyone tell me what sort of preperation i need to do before fitting them. i was going to T Cut the areas to remove any polish first but...
by woodhouse
Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: fuel question getting 100 miles to £30
Replies: 9
Views: 5170

i did a recent check on my B3S. the computer is quite accurate and it shows that i am getting 23MPG around town and that driving it conservately. however i do like to give it some right foot every now and then and this figure does drop. on a run i guess i am getting around 30MPG.