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New owner #312
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New owner #312
Hi all, I'm the new owner of #312
I used to own a z3m coupe around 10 years ago and still regret selling it to this day! Always planned on getting another but as you all know, they've tripled in price on average. Over the last couple of years I started contemplating buying a z4m coupe until recently the alpina rs caught my eye.
Anyway, I plan to refurb the alloys in the original colour so if anyone knows the paint code that they ought to be, please let me know.
I took it for alignment earlier as I felt the steering didnt feel precise. Gut feeling was confirmed by the hunter alignment machine as the caster on one side was a touch out Had a have a good look underneath while it was on the ramp. All in good condition other than slight play in one of the front wishbone rear bushes so I was advised to replace them and then return for alignment. With the mot coming up soon I think it makes sense to replace them to avoid getting an advisory or possible failure.
Has anyone fitted wheel spacers? The wheels look a little lost inside the arch to me, I really like the look of the silver lowered one that Number5 had. My suspension is in good condition otherwise I'd be tempted to lower mine.
So far I've removed the red alpina lettering from the front spoiler. Were they silver from factory or was it an option?
Thanks
I used to own a z3m coupe around 10 years ago and still regret selling it to this day! Always planned on getting another but as you all know, they've tripled in price on average. Over the last couple of years I started contemplating buying a z4m coupe until recently the alpina rs caught my eye.
Anyway, I plan to refurb the alloys in the original colour so if anyone knows the paint code that they ought to be, please let me know.
I took it for alignment earlier as I felt the steering didnt feel precise. Gut feeling was confirmed by the hunter alignment machine as the caster on one side was a touch out Had a have a good look underneath while it was on the ramp. All in good condition other than slight play in one of the front wishbone rear bushes so I was advised to replace them and then return for alignment. With the mot coming up soon I think it makes sense to replace them to avoid getting an advisory or possible failure.
Has anyone fitted wheel spacers? The wheels look a little lost inside the arch to me, I really like the look of the silver lowered one that Number5 had. My suspension is in good condition otherwise I'd be tempted to lower mine.
So far I've removed the red alpina lettering from the front spoiler. Were they silver from factory or was it an option?
Thanks
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New owner #312
You bought the low mile one in Devon yes...?
Hope you enjoy the forum.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
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E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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New owner #312
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on acquiring your Alpina.
It'll be interesting to see how it compares to your Z3MC (although I'd have bought a Z4MC)!
Don't forget some photos.
It'll be interesting to see how it compares to your Z3MC (although I'd have bought a Z4MC)!
Don't forget some photos.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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I'm not a fan of the dark wheels so I'll be getting them repainted in the factory colour. The original FJ05 plate should be going back on soon.
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New owner #312
Welcome fellow Alpina RS owner
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I agree with you about your Alpina wheels - they'd look so much better in a lighter colour.
Love the look of your Phoenix Yellow "breadvan" too. I hope it has a Bi-Colour interior!
Love the look of your Phoenix Yellow "breadvan" too. I hope it has a Bi-Colour interior!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Thanks
Breadvan/clown shoe regrettably sold (practically given away) over 10 years ago
Breadvan/clown shoe regrettably sold (practically given away) over 10 years ago
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New owner #312
Ouch!
I can relate to your pain after selling an Escort RS2000 in 1984 for less than £2,500.
I can relate to your pain after selling an Escort RS2000 in 1984 for less than £2,500.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Another pic:
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Changed the gearbox oil yesterday. Oil looked fairly clean while draining it.
Until I compared with the new oil
Until I compared with the new oil
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Love that you are putting her back to silver wheels, I have 19 and she does look good lowered but its a bit of a pain on speed bumps.
Welcome to the crew.
Welcome to the crew.
Roadster S Lux #19 Silver with black leather
F31 D3 #218 Mediterranean Blue with Oyster Leather
F31 D3 #218 Mediterranean Blue with Oyster Leather
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New owner #312
Welcome.
I have 5mm spacers on the front of #307 and also did on 019 when I owned it before Simon bought it. they’ll fit no problem at all and do make a visual difference
#019 was (and still is) on the Bilstein/Eibach B12 kit in case you’re going down that route later.
I have 5mm spacers on the front of #307 and also did on 019 when I owned it before Simon bought it. they’ll fit no problem at all and do make a visual difference
#019 was (and still is) on the Bilstein/Eibach B12 kit in case you’re going down that route later.
Alpina Roadster #307
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)