Alpina porn

henwoodl · 03-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Nearly finished - Alpina B3 Biturbo after being cleaned and waxed with Purple Haze. I've had a DMS remap to 378bhp/430lbft and removed the "biturbo" lettering (far too much chrome lettering on the back when it left the factory). Chose Black Sapphire with Saddle Brown Leather and Dark Poplar wood trim. Black Sapphire painted kidney grills are on the way, then I think I'm done - unless Tone gives me any more horsepower increasing tips...!

dxb335d · 03-08-2009, 11:41 AM

Beautiful mate. Looked lovely in the flesh today.

Thanks for coming, shame we only got a few runs before the rain.

henwoodl · 03-08-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Beautiful mate. Looked lovely in the flesh today.

Thanks for coming, shame we only got a few runs before the rain.

Thanks mate, shame about the weather as you say, but there's always next time. I'd like to have some more runs to see just how quick it can be...

Well done on that 13.5 in shit conditions though!

harpalb · 03-08-2009, 01:15 PM

V nice mate!!

Pity the back wheels aren't as deep dish as the D3, but the whole car is sexy. Watch out for my pics in a few weeks......got something on the way.

henwoodl · 03-08-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by harpalb

V nice mate!!

Pity the back wheels aren't as deep dish as the D3, but the whole car is sexy. Watch out for my pics in a few weeks......got something on the way.

Thanks - Looking forward to the pics!!

DaveC · 03-08-2009, 02:22 PM

Very good p0rn!

Looks much better with the bi-turbo badge removed and very sexy all round.

Speedtrap · 03-08-2009, 03:21 PM

Gorgeous pics...great car mate

JLR1969 · 03-08-2009, 03:28 PM

Loving it.

Molos 2003 · 03-08-2009, 03:41 PM

Looks great!

harpalb · 03-08-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by henwoodl

Thanks - Looking forward to the pics!!

Its not as nice as yours and very much a marmite car, all will be revealed. Have you got an interior pics? would love to see the trim.

How do you find the gearbox? I found it to be much quicker than the 'normal' BMW box and smoother too

Real Thing · 03-08-2009, 07:04 PM

Looks great in the Black (Hard to keep nice in this weather thou) How do you find the traction with the remap I know when I had my B3 Alpina's 360 bhp was hard to grip in anything but ideal conditions so with the extra bhp I would think a LSD is needed even more

RCUK · 03-08-2009, 07:36 PM

What engine is in there?

Never thought those alpina wheels would suit the e92 .... those pics proved me very wrong!!

TMP · 03-09-2009, 03:38 AM

v.nice - well done on removing that extra badge

Oil Burner · 03-09-2009, 03:46 AM

looking mighty fine

Mark II · 03-09-2009, 04:25 AM

Looks lovely mate - very nice wax job too

Making me cry now - I love my current car but I miss having an Alpina

booforty · 03-09-2009, 05:29 AM

Very nice!

henwoodl · 03-09-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by harpalb

Its not as nice as yours and very much a marmite car, all will be revealed. Have you got an interior pics? would love to see the trim.

How do you find the gearbox? I found it to be much quicker than the 'normal' BMW box and smoother too

I will try to take some good interior pics soon - my camera's not that great, but will see what I can do! You're right, the gearbox software is Alpina written (although the actual box is from the 335i), is quicker to react than the standard box, has smoother, quicker changes, and allows down changes at high revs. V. happy with it.

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Originally Posted by Real Thing

Looks great in the Black (Hard to keep nice in this weather thou) How do you find the traction with the remap I know when I had my B3 Alpina's 360 bhp was hard to grip in anything but ideal conditions so with the extra bhp I would think a LSD is needed even more

Thanks, I haven't noticed much difference in traction (or lack of it) since the remap, although the increases weren't that huge. There's always going to be a problem applying that much power I suppose, so roll on the summer. The LSD would really improve things I think, although its a lot of money to justify, and I rarely use the car on the limit.

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Originally Posted by RCUK

What engine is in there?

Never thought those alpina wheels would suit the e92 .... those pics proved me very wrong!!

It's based very much on the 335i engine but with about a third alpina parts, a third bmw parts and a third of it from third party suppliers. Mine had 358bhp and 385lb/ft stock.

E92Fan · 03-09-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by henwoodl

Nearly finished - Alpina B3 Biturbo after being cleaned and waxed with Purple Haze. I've had a DMS remap to 378bhp/430lbft and removed the "biturbo" lettering (far too much chrome lettering on the back when it left the factory). Chose Black Sapphire with Saddle Brown Leather and Dark Poplar wood trim. Black Sapphire painted kidney grills are on the way, then I think I'm done - unless Tone gives me any more horsepower increasing tips...!

Lovely car Lee as I said at the 'Pod

Oh, and yes, there are more horsepower increasing mods you can do - how far do you want to go?!

Newbie 4 · 03-10-2009, 08:16 AM

This has got to be the best colour combination (in my opinion)....absolutely gorgeous!! (PS - maybe i'm biased as mines sapphire black with beige leather and dark poplar wood interior)

AlanQS · 03-10-2009, 09:11 AM

I notice you don't have the Alpina striping down the sides of the car. Is this a customer delete option?

henwoodl · 03-10-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

I notice you don't have the Alpina striping down the sides of the car. Is this a customer delete option?

Yeah, the stripes (in silver or gold) are a free option - personally i think they look pretty awful so didn't bother, although a lot of people like that retro alpina look. I noticed that in this months "Evo" magazine, they've bought a D3 in black sapphire and had the stipes put on..

Geoffo · 03-10-2009, 10:06 AM

Looks great..

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henwoodl Private 12 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Alpina B3 Biturbo Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Alpina B3 Bitu ... [0.00]	Alpina porn Nearly finished - Alpina B3 Biturbo after being cleaned and waxed with Purple Haze. I've had a DMS remap to 378bhp/430lbft and removed the "biturbo" lettering (far too much chrome lettering on the back when it left the factory). Chose Black Sapphire with Saddle Brown Leather and Dark Poplar wood trim. Black Sapphire painted kidney grills are on the way, then I think I'm done - unless Tone gives me any more horsepower increasing tips...! Attached Images __________________ Lee Current: Alpina B3 Biturbo, Black Sapphire, Saddle Brown Leather Previous: Mercedes SL350, 545i, 330Ci, Z4 3.0i, 325Ci
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harpalb Private First Class 10 Rep 100 Posts Drives: Alpina D3 Biturbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huddersfield,UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Alpina D3 Biturbo [0.00] 2007 ML420 CDI Sport [0.00] 2007 BMW Alpina D3 [0.00]	V nice mate!! Pity the back wheels aren't as deep dish as the D3, but the whole car is sexy. Watch out for my pics in a few weeks......got something on the way. __________________ Alpina D3 Biturbo Mercedes ML420 CDI Sport
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DaveC Captain 16 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 330 Touring Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Very good p0rn! Looks much better with the bi-turbo badge removed and very sexy all round.
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Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous pics...great car mate __________________
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Real Thing Lieutenant 26 Rep 582 Posts Drives: Audi TT-RS Plus + MK6 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Looks great in the Black (Hard to keep nice in this weather thou) How do you find the traction with the remap I know when I had my B3 Alpina's 360 bhp was hard to grip in anything but ideal conditions so with the extra bhp I would think a LSD is needed even more __________________
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Mark II The Grim Reapers Love Child 49 Rep 515 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M-Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: A little bit left of Sane, near Tongue in Cheek. iTrader: (0)	Looks lovely mate - very nice wax job too Making me cry now - I love my current car but I miss having an Alpina __________________ Mark II Previous: e92 M-Sport. TiAg. Black Dakota. Creamy 6cyl diesel. Stage II Tune. Performance exhaust. K&N. Auto+paddles. Quaife LSD. BMW BBK+Cool Carbon S/T. Goodridge. 19" Breyton Race GTS. Vredesteins. M3 lip. Prof nav. Xenons. Voice. Sun protection. Pdc. etc..
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Newbie 4 Private 4 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	This has got to be the best colour combination (in my opinion)....absolutely gorgeous!! (PS - maybe i'm biased as mines sapphire black with beige leather and dark poplar wood interior)
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