B3 Touring Restoration
Thank you all for the nice comments. I wondered if I was wasting money pouring in to another old car but I am happy with the results. The mechanic offered to buy the car after driving it
The facelift wheels do look much better. I was thinking of putting winter tyres on the old set but I do little mileage and have the vw for bad weather!
Where can i get the sytner sticker please?
The facelift wheels do look much better. I was thinking of putting winter tyres on the old set but I do little mileage and have the vw for bad weather!
Where can i get the sytner sticker please?
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
Maidstone is not too far I have travelled further on some of my car adventuresB10BRW wrote:
If Maidstone area is not too far from you, I can highly recommend a guy who can make your leather look like new, he did a brilliant job on the front seats of my 130M sport.
Also I can highly recommend a detailer who detailed my B5 Bi Turbo before I put it away for the winter, also did a paint correction on the 130.
Would post pics, but my stupid system will not let me
I can give you details, if interested.
If you can pass the details that would be great. Thanks
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
Elan wrote:Maidstone is not too far I have travelled further on some of my car adventuresB10BRW wrote:
If Maidstone area is not too far from you, I can highly recommend a guy who can make your leather look like new, he did a brilliant job on the front seats of my 130M sport.
Also I can highly recommend a detailer who detailed my B5 Bi Turbo before I put it away for the winter, also did a paint correction on the 130.
Would post pics, but my stupid system will not let me
I can give you details, if interested.
If you can pass the details that would be great. Thanks[/quote
For the seats I used Adrian at www.autorevive-medway.co.uk/
He did a really good job at a remarkable price, and is a good bloke.
For the detailing I used Fraser Williams in Maidstone, he has a B3 cab, again he did a great job at a great price his number is 07984 916932.
Mention Brian with the B5 BT.
Not a waste if it gets the car rightElan wrote:I wondered if I was wasting money pouring in to another old car but I am happy with the results.
After 255,000 miles and four head gaskets in my B3S Touring, I dread to think how much "love" I've poured into my car but I convince myself the annual bills are less than the depreciation on a newer model ...
Man Maths is great
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!
Only a small update since the work. I took the car in for tracking as the wheels and shocks were replaced. For once they said it was pretty much spot on and didnt need any adjustment.
The car also went in to the dealers to address the airbag recall. They were interested in buying the car
The car also went in to the dealers to address the airbag recall. They were interested in buying the car
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
I was too quick to say No but I should have really asked for a price! I was surprised as well as its an old car and not one they would sell on.
No idea what the car is worth though!
No idea what the car is worth though!
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
My M3 also went in for the airbag recall so I asked about their interest in the Alpina. Apparently it was one of the employee working there interested in the car.hap wrote:Contact them again ask em
Thank you, its getting there slowly. I need to tackle the interior when I get some time.ali-bumble wrote:Just found this thread and what a great read.
Some proper work gone on there and the results look amazing
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
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Great resto thread, nice to see others are at it as well as Simon13 and myself!
I was about to post that your car had the wrong wheels, but nice that you have rectified this issue! What are you doing with the old ones?
Just a word of caution, i understand that rust on the turret required sorting and spraying, but now you have sprayed over the vin numbers, are they still fully legible, as in the picture, it seems like they are barely visible, which may cause you come issues come MOT time, unless the MOT Tester is familiar with Alpina's dual chassis number system.
I was about to post that your car had the wrong wheels, but nice that you have rectified this issue! What are you doing with the old ones?
Just a word of caution, i understand that rust on the turret required sorting and spraying, but now you have sprayed over the vin numbers, are they still fully legible, as in the picture, it seems like they are barely visible, which may cause you come issues come MOT time, unless the MOT Tester is familiar with Alpina's dual chassis number system.
1995 E36 B3.0 Convertible (rebodied)
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
Thanks for the comments.shaziman wrote:Great resto thread, nice to see others are at it as well as Simon13 and myself!
I was about to post that your car had the wrong wheels, but nice that you have rectified this issue! What are you doing with the old ones?
Just a word of caution, i understand that rust on the turret required sorting and spraying, but now you have sprayed over the vin numbers, are they still fully legible, as in the picture, it seems like they are barely visible, which may cause you come issues come MOT time, unless the MOT Tester is familiar with Alpina's dual chassis number system.
I still have the old wheels, I may sell the wheels as I haven't found another Alpina to fit them
The VIN numbers are fully visible but I blurred them on the photos uploaded as recommended by members here.
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
Stripes
I am considering whether the Alpina stripes would suit the car or keep it low profile?
Current Collection:
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
F30 B3 BiTurbo #133, C2 2.7 #515, B3 3.3 Touring #113
E46 M3 manual, E92 M3 manual
Porsche 997.1 Turbo Manual, 997 GTS, 996 C4S, 911SC Targa
AM V8 Vantage
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Lamborghini LP560-4 Manual
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Re: Stripes
With stripes is always the right answer! I think Silver in this case.Elan wrote:I am considering whether the Alpina stripes would suit the car or keep it low profile?
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