Alpina B7 Turbo #106

[Kapt]

Luckily I didn’t need many parts from Alpina because they are very expensive. For example, the little expansion joint that connects the two pieces of the exhaust manifolds was almost $600.

You are paying to much for your Alpina parts. I paid 233.28 euros for the joint that connects the two pieces of the exhaust from Alpina.

I guess I am. I’m curious how long ago you bought this and do you have a good source for parts you’d like to share? Luckily I needed very few Alpina parts.

[Kapt]

Gorgeous car, Beautiful work
Thanks for sharing

Jeff

Thanks Jeff!

[BMW Performance]

I guess I am. I’m curious how long ago you bought this and do you have a good source for parts you’d like to share? Luckily I needed very few Alpina parts.

About 14 months ago. Just let me know what you need and can add it to my next order.

[Kapt]

I guess I am. I’m curious how long ago you bought this and do you have a good source for parts you’d like to share? Luckily I needed very few Alpina parts.

About 14 months ago. Just let me know what you need and can add it to my next order.

Thanks, I will.

[88m6]

Have either of you replaced your radiator?
If so what did you use as replacement?
Mine had a replacement done by dinan back in 2000 n has a Nissens 60602 tag on it.
Nissens does have a 60602A ,but not sure what if any difference there is between them. Trying to find out.
Looking to change mine out.
Thx

[wkohler]

I used a South African Behr radiator. The B7 uses the same radiator as the 535i/635CSi.

[GaAlpinaOwner]

I have not been on this site in a very long time. A very nice build here. I own #116 approx 92k miles and it looks to be identical to yours Color and stripes except mine has pearl beige interior and AC. I see yours has the same diff as mine, the larger one without the cooler. I have owned mine approx 14yrs, 3rd owner. Restored as well. Congrats on your build I look forward to keeping an eye on this one.
David Frankel

[RoyW]

Simply awesome.... beautiful work and stunning car! Congrats.

-RoyW

[Kapt]

Simply awesome.... beautiful work and stunning car! Congrats.

-RoyW

I have not been on this site in a very long time. A very nice build here. I own #116 approx 92k miles and it looks to be identical to yours Color and stripes except mine has pearl beige interior and AC. I see yours has the same diff as mine, the larger one without the cooler. I have owned mine approx 14yrs, 3rd owner. Restored as well. Congrats on your build I look forward to keeping an eye on this one.
David Frankel

Thanks David and RoyW.

David, I referenced your outstanding ride many times when I was deciding between the silver or gold stripes on diamondschwarz. It would be fun to park these twins next to one another some day.

[Nick1984]

amazing restauration of an amazing car

[Kapt]

amazing restauration of an amazing car

All the way from Belgium, thanks!

[SteveKerwin]

I can tell that a lot of work has been put into it. I'm absolutely amazed. Great job, man!

[Kapt]

I mounted my newly refinished closed lug Alpina wheels on one side of my car with the original open lug Alpina’s (also refinished) mounted on the opposite side. I drove it that way to my local cars & coffee and it was pretty much a 50/50 split on which look was preferred. Personally, I like the stock open lug look. The polished lug bolts against those black centers is automotive jewelry. I also have a set of 17” closed lug Alpinas’s that also change the cars personality.







Here is the 17” look. My plan is to machine some center caps that mimic the open lug wheels. I won’t extend the black paint onto the face of the wheel like it should so that I can go back to the closed lug option. These bigger wider wheels give it a more aggressive stance.



This is the original Pirelli P7 spare that appears to never have been mounted. Check out those wheel weights.

[CSBM5]

I guess it's my age showing, but the 16" wheels look so much better to me. Beautiful car and what an amazing spare tire! That spare is worth a full detail and photo shoot all by itself.

[Bonsaibacker]

What a challenge- which wheels to run on this beautiful specimen! You've got different looks for different occasions: night on the town- closed lug, feeling aggressive- 17" open lug... options are good.
Fantastic restoration.

[JWT]

...remember to get the black screw head cap/cover for your first aid box bracket in the trunk. I mean...you've come the far.

[Kapt]

...remember to get the black screw head cap/cover for your first aid box bracket in the trunk. I mean...you've come the far.

I know, really

[hunneman]

WOW Kapt !!!
what beautiful work you done on this car...just stunning..

thanks for sharing