Alpina Front Springs - B12s Ordered

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MefiEcosse

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 Borrowstouness
Needing some help with part number for Alpina front springs!

Got a bit of a fright earlier today with a load clunk when it snapped! :cry:
Couldn't see anything when I stopped to check the car over but when I drove off again a part of the Spring bounced under the car and landed on the road behind the car.

Think I'll want to replace both fronts but struggling to find part numbers!
 
MefiEcosse said:
Doesn't appear to to many online options to purchase then! :cry:

Anyone any links?
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Welcome to the world of ALPINA-specific parts - Go through Soapers to get the forum discount
 
PerryGunn said:
MefiEcosse said:
Doesn't appear to to many online options to purchase then! :cry:

Anyone any links?
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Welcome to the world of ALPINA-specific parts - Go through Soapers to get the forum discount
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:rofl: I've also just learned about the 2 different chassis numbers!
 
MefiEcosse said:
Anyone aware of any alternatives, 5 week wait from BMW.
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You may find that there's an equivalent BMW part number - you could always ask Soaper or Sytner Nottingham so that you can phone around to try to find them

Alternatively people have spoken highly of the Bilstein B12 kit as complete replacements - although that may be more than you want to spend
 
As Perry Says, The B12 Kit is the answer.

That's what I have on mine and it's great. Possibly sits slightly lower, but doesn't give me any clearance issues.
 
The shocks and springs on the Alpina roadster were, "Sachs" That was confirmed to me by an old Alpina owner named Ade. :thumbsup:
 
zedwheels said:
The shocks and springs on the Alpina roadster were, "Sachs" That was confirmed to me by an old Alpina owner named Ade. :thumbsup:
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Don't suppose you have the Sachs part number Brian?
 
When my front shocks were leaking and shot a few years ago the price to replace from local BMW dealer was £100 less than B12 suspension kit all round.
Putting the B12 kit on was a no brainer and never looked back. Car sitting lower looks loads better, handling improvement was a revalation and car is rock steady. :D
 
MefiEcosse said:
Thanks guys, been away last couple of days but will check out the options tomorrow! :thumbsup:
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Look at bilsteinonlineshop,has them at £802 for the whole kit Richie. Delivery is 1-2days :thumbsup:
Or an eBay shop/

Rally shop has them for £738, delivered,but puts delivery as mid-end of next week!!

Looks the way to go.
You going to be able to get some parts fitting in time for Skye on the 19th?
 
craig3.2 said:
MefiEcosse said:
Thanks guys, been away last couple of days but will check out the options tomorrow! :thumbsup:
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Look at bilsteinonlineshop,has them at £802 for the whole kit Richie. Delivery is 1-2days :thumbsup:
Or an eBay shop/

Rally shop has them for £738, delivered,but puts delivery as mid-end of next week!!

Looks the way to go.
You going to be able to get some parts fitting in time for Skye on the 19th?
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Thanks Craig!
Sorry missed your call earlier just before my battery died!

Don't worry we won't be missing Skye, might be in the Passat 2L Deisel though! :rofl:
It's got a Sport mode! I'm sure I'll keep up, :driving: :lol:
 
Any views on this kit -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-Alpina-Z4-Roadster-E85-Lowtec-COMP-Hilow-H9-1-Coilover-kit/371611405429?hash=item5685c40c75:g:nwQAAOSwr41XIeJP
 
MefiEcosse said:
Any views on this kit -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-Alpina-Z4-Roadster-E85-Lowtec-COMP-Hilow-H9-1-Coilover-kit/371611405429?hash=item5685c40c75:g:nwQAAOSwr41XIeJP
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IMO (for what it's worth), I'd stick with either the Alpina OEM parts or something that's tried and tested on the RS by multiple owners (such as the B12 or the KW V2/V3)
 
PerryGunn said:
MefiEcosse said:
Any views on this kit -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-Alpina-Z4-Roadster-E85-Lowtec-COMP-Hilow-H9-1-Coilover-kit/371611405429?hash=item5685c40c75:g:nwQAAOSwr41XIeJP
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IMO (for what it's worth), I'd stick with either the Alpina OEM parts or something that's tried and tested on the RS by multiple owners (such as the B12 or the KW V2/V3)
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:thumbsup: Yeah! I'm thinking the B12 kit is the way to go!
Don't really want to be spending that sort of cash just now but might just need to bite the bullet for peace of mind with suspension overall!
Just need to find the right deal for quick delivery!

I'm assuming it's the same kit as the 3.0si?
 
Decided to double check the OEM springs with my local BMW this morning -
£152.00 each with discount - not in stock UK or Germany - at least 5 weeks delivery! :o
 
MefiEcosse said:
PerryGunn said:
MefiEcosse said:
Any views on this kit -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-Alpina-Z4-Roadster-E85-Lowtec-COMP-Hilow-H9-1-Coilover-kit/371611405429?hash=item5685c40c75:g:nwQAAOSwr41XIeJP
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IMO (for what it's worth), I'd stick with either the Alpina OEM parts or something that's tried and tested on the RS by multiple owners (such as the B12 or the KW V2/V3)
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:thumbsup: Yeah! I'm thinking the B12 kit is the way to go!
Don't really want to be spending that sort of cash just now but might just need to bite the bullet for peace of mind with suspension overall!
Just need to find the right deal for quick delivery!

I'm assuming it's the same kit as the 3.0si?
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markeg fitted the B12 kit to #108 so worth dropping him a PM for advice
 
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