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by mac
Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Selling my ALPINA
Topic: The Best Spec'd D3 Bi-Turbo For Sale!! (XXX- Now SOLD! -XXX)
Replies: 24
Views: 13641

Good morning all, I noticed yesterday that my old car is up on AT. Great spec on this car, can't be many around with this level of kit. I know it was a brilliant car for me and it has done around 10k more since I sold it. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201503051455004/sort/default/qui...
by mac
Tue Feb 24, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: BMW Heaven
Replies: 7
Views: 2554

I asked a German friend if there was any chance of visiting this collection in June, when I am in Munich. This was his reply; Hello Brian, This collection is in a warehouse in the Munich area and belongs to BMW. There they store prototypes, pre-production cars, and also studies that never made it t...
by mac
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: bye bye D3.. hello XD3 BiTurbo!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4801

Hi Ashok,

Congratulations!

Nice colour........well I would say that wouldn't I :D

Enjoy!

Mac.
by mac
Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Meet - Sun,21st Sept 2014 (Now with Photos)
Replies: 84
Views: 40174

Thanks to Sytner for hosting once again!

Matt and Hubert for their efforts.....a good day.

Some fantastic cars on show.


Cheers
Mac.
by mac
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Meet - Sun,21st Sept 2014 (Now with Photos)
Replies: 84
Views: 40174

1. Neil (E36 B8 4.6) 2. AlpinaB3s (E46 B3s 3.4) 3. Norrie (E65 B7) 4. E24man (E34/E39 B10) 5. James (E39 B10 3.3) 6. Brett (E39 B10 3.2) 7. Paul Braden (E39 B10 3.3) 8. Adam (E46 B3 3.3 Cabrio) 9. Carlton (B3 BiTurbo Coupe) 10. Brian (E91 D3 BT Touring) 11. Denise Z Roadster 12. Stephen Bone B5S 13...
by mac
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Meet - Sun,21st Sept 2014 (Now with Photos)
Replies: 84
Views: 40174

1. Neil (E36 B8 4.6) 2. AlpinaB3s (E46 B3s 3.4) 3. Norrie (E65 B7) 4. E24man (E34/E39 B10) 5. James (E39 B10 3.3) 6. Brett (E39 B10 3.2) 7. Paul Braden (E39 B10 3.3) 8. Adam (E46 B3 3.3 Cabrio) 9. Carlton (B3 BiTurbo Coupe) 10. Brian (E91 D3 BT Touring) 11. Denise Z Roadster 12. Stephen Bone B5S 13...
by mac
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: ALPINA Meets & Events
Topic: Sytner Meet - Sun,21st Sept 2014 (Now with Photos)
Replies: 84
Views: 40174

1. Neil (E36 B8 4.6) 2. AlpinaB3s (E46 B3s 3.4) 3. Norrie (E65 B7) 4. E24man (E34/E39 B10) 5. James (E39 B10 3.3) 6. Brett (E39 B10 3.2) 7. Paul Braden (E39 B10 3.3) 8. Adam (E46 B3 3.3 Cabrio) 9. Carlton (B3 BiTurbo Coupe) 10. Brian (E91 D3 BT Touring) 11. Denise Z Roadster 12. Stephen Bone B5S 13....
by mac
Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Photos of my new LCI XD3
Replies: 17
Views: 7005

The XD3 is fantastic. I know that it's not quite a traditional Alpina but it is exactly what I was looking for in a market that is becoming saturated with hot rod Chelsea tractors. IMHO Alpina have managed to inject just enough insane but with a touch of class and exclusivity. The absolute polar op...
by mac
Fri Jul 18, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: BMW M4 1000 mile trek!
Replies: 0
Views: 4633

BMW M4 1000 mile trek!

Hi All,

I know this guy has an annoying voice and acts a bit of a t?t but this may be of interest to some of you.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/4-seri ... newsletter
by mac
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Test driven an M4 yestaday
Replies: 12
Views: 3773

Re: Test driven an M4 yestaday

....I will give it a go later and let you know if it works! I actually think the HUD is brilliant....if a little low on info displayed. Mac Well I tried 'rotating' the display......not much difference to be honest....but then I increased the brightness with it still being rotated and you can see th...
by mac
Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:41 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Test driven an M4 yestaday
Replies: 12
Views: 3773

Re: Test driven an M4 yestaday

I was slightly disappointed with the HUB display however the main reason why I could hardly see it was due to the fact that I was wearing polarising sunglasses!!!! I too was disappointed with the 'HUD' when wearing polarising sunglasses......BUT......I have just found out that if you go to the HUD ...
by mac
Fri May 09, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Farewell - I've turned to the dark side!
Replies: 16
Views: 5127

Hi Joe,

So glad you managed to sell the D3!

Did you P/x or sell privately?

I am sure you will still keep an eye on what's happening here!

Cheers for your help whilst on here in the past.

Good luck with the family expansion!........you need to go and have a minor incision soon though :-o
by mac
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: M3csl v M235
Replies: 0
Views: 4603

M3csl v M235

by mac
Wed Apr 09, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: BMW
Topic: M135i
Replies: 10
Views: 6473

shaziman wrote:Wrong comparison of cars anyhow, should have been an M135i with an R32, not a GTI!

I think I saw a comparison somewhere, I think it was Auto Express, the lap time of the GTI (with performance pack) was quicker round a track than the R32......if my memory is correct.
by mac
Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Alpinas or Alpina's
Replies: 18
Views: 4500

Gosh!!....I make a boat load of mistakes.....do I give a stuff about them...well I must admit, sometimes I do.......when I look at what I have posted I cringe.....jeez, I even read the text before I posted then once posted I see what I have done wrong. I feel a right tit...but does it matter? Someti...