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Thinking about an Alpina - a few questions

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Thinking about an Alpina - a few questions

Post by MACK » Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:08 am

Hi,
As above really I'm starting to think an Alpina might be in my future and have been reading up on them on here and elsewhere however I have a few questions I've not been able to find answers for.
I believe the Alpina uses the E36 M3 gearbox but what diff does it use? Does it have an LSD and what is the diff ratio?
I've read on here the front brakes are 3.0si discs with z4m pads, but what calipers does it use.
Head gasket wise if it goes whats the latest on the best replacement etc?
Other than the head gasket issue are there any other major failure points specific to the Alpina?

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Thinking about an Alpina - a few questions

Post by AlpinaRoadsterS » Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:01 pm

DIFF: original BMW Typ 188K partsnumber: 33 10 7 514 150 - I=3,23

LSD: No

front brakes: original BMW Z4 brake disc partsnumber: 34 10 1 166 071

brake pads: original BMW Z4 brake pads partsnumber: 34 11 6 761 243

caliper: orignal BMW Z4 partsnumber: 34 11 6 750 149 + 34 11 6 750 150

cylinder head gasket: Alpina special - partsnumber: 11 12 123

other major failure points specific to the Alpina:
Change the Vanos nuts + washers.
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Thinking about an Alpina - a few questions

Post by MACK » Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:47 pm

AlpinaRoadsterS wrote: Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:01 pm DIFF: original BMW Typ 188K partsnumber: 33 10 7 514 150 - I=3,23

LSD: No

front brakes: original BMW Z4 brake disc partsnumber: 34 10 1 166 071

brake pads: original BMW Z4 brake pads partsnumber: 34 11 6 761 243

caliper: orignal BMW Z4 partsnumber: 34 11 6 750 149 + 34 11 6 750 150

cylinder head gasket: Alpina special - partsnumber: 11 12 123

other major failure points specific to the Alpina:
Change the Vanos nuts + washers.
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Thinking about an Alpina - a few questions

Post by Beedub » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:41 pm

Dont blame you, i Adore the pina..... Go for it mate!!!
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