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by Chris
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Previous cars.
Replies: 91
Views: 31224

My list is pretty short compared to most on here, must really try harder... Peugeot 306 DTurbo Porsche 944 S2 Mercedes C43 AMG Alpina B10 V8S Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 VW Passat W8 Still not back in an Alpina, waiting for a nice V8S Touring to show up locally but I don't know howmany are here in Switzer...
by Chris
Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Question for B10 V8/V8S owners
Replies: 10
Views: 2455

My V8S was very fast with absolutely no lag (but still very smooth), much better than a 540i in that respect.
by Chris
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Got my invite to the ALPINA Press launch at Geneva
Replies: 13
Views: 3785

I'll be heading there on the Saturday but no freebies for me, have to pay to enter like most :(
Is there a way to obtain access the ALPINA stand on normal days, or is it corded off to the main public?
by Chris
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: AMG says no to super-diesels
Replies: 18
Views: 4509

Two ways of looking at that really 1. AMG are lagging horrifically behind BMW M, VAG et-al in high performance diesel technology and are hoping by keeping their brand "pure" they can bolster their following 2. AMG genuinely aren't interested in making a high-end diesel and would rather focus entire...
by Chris
Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: B5 Bi Turbo news
Replies: 3
Views: 1489

Always thought they were a bit low on power, now Alpina have answered my prayers. :lol:

Will it gain an "S" at the end of its name?
by Chris
Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Group buy on ALPINA 2012 Calendar !! (Only 1 left!)
Replies: 70
Views: 19425

Will it only have the B6 GT3 in the calendar, or various Alpina models like 2011 calendar?
by Chris
Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Things I'm not doing on Saturday #6
Replies: 32
Views: 7959

My 2 cents (or 8 grand) view on the Lavalina leather is that it makes the car really look & feel like an Alpina rather than just a well sorted BMW. Now that they are all assembled by BMW, they are becoming less and less unique, the Alpina specific leather gives it that extra something. As for the tw...
by Chris
Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: TWR 335
Replies: 90
Views: 53109

I also recently found an advert for my car when it was offered for sale back in 1982. http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww192/Retro-beemer/IMG_0500-1.jpg http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww192/Retro-beemer/IMG_0502-1.jpg Its impressive how well you are documenting all of this! How on earth do yo...
by Chris
Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: ALPINA Spotted / Busted
Topic: B10 V8 in Geneva
Replies: 0
Views: 1056

B10 V8 in Geneva

Spotted it on the Route de Meyrin near Geneva airport, B10 V8 in blue. Only saw the car briefly, it was stopped at traffic lights and I was on the tram going the other way.
by Chris
Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:06 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Why did you sell your Alpina
Replies: 16
Views: 6948

leaves me with little choice sadly :( Surely not so sad if you can get a Swiss Alpina to replace it with? :idea: I can but will have to save up first, everything is twice as expensive over there because of the weakness of the Pound. I'll be back in an Alpina but won't be immediate, things like a de...
by Chris
Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Why did you sell your Alpina
Replies: 16
Views: 6948

Sadly had to vote on this, mine is going to a new owner on Saturday. Only had to sell due to a move to Switzerland where it is a pain to import a car that doesn't have a certificate of conformity. ALPINA could import it for me but want a rather large sum of money (well into 4 figures) just to provid...
by Chris
Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: riots!
Replies: 32
Views: 10408

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/7337 :roll: Make them pay! Tried to sign that but the server's overloaded, I'm guessing a lot of people agree with that! Sorry, something went wrong. Sorry if you're experiencing problems accessing e-petitons. There is currently a much higher level of deman...
by Chris
Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: If Hartge can do it, what was Alpina up to?
Replies: 12
Views: 5318

I must be in the minority here but I love the idea of a V8 in the Z4! Never been keen on bodykits, but I'm sure Hartge would do the engine conversion and leave it looking standard, or maybe just a subtle twin exhaust to give a hint that there's something else going on (not that thing they have comin...
by Chris
Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Bargain?
Replies: 16
Views: 5752

Bargain! Good luck finding another two wheels.

As for the roundels I doubt anyone is really offended its just a bit of banter. Never heard of rivet counters, made me chuckle :lol:
by Chris
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: General ALPINA Forum
Topic: Great Colour Combo's
Replies: 10
Views: 3270

I love unusual colours as long as they're not too brash, at least you know the owner of that car specced it the way he wanted it and not the way the next owner on 2nd hand market might like it. I'm sure we've reached a point now with cars in greyscale with black interior that just floods the market,...