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It was the E28 one's that I was thinking of, they came in 8J and 10J :cool: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ALPINA-17-Alloy-Wheels-Genuine-88-89-e28-fit-e24-e32-/110818070256?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item19cd458ef0 Not sure how the 10js would be on the e30 m3 arches. I ...

ImysE30 wrote:Are you going to be fitting the Alpina Stripe kit?

Possibly but will see once I have decided on the colour for the car. She is red now but may consider getting her sprayed a different colour.

They may well have I am not 100% but some of the other guys here will confirm one way or the other, but the e34 B10 came with 8.5j on the front and 9.5j on the rear as far as I am aware, those were what my donor had and are what these are. Hope this helps. Recaro's should arrive over the next week, ...

Alpina staggered 17inch wheels collected today! The guy didnt even know what they were. They are all straight and just need a gentle refresh. All of them came with great tyres and the chap even threw in a spare 5 series cross spoke wheel with a good tyre which was from the spare wheel well of the ca...

My mechanic had them as an exchange for doing the conversion from the 3.5 to the 3.5 Alpina. At the time I was going to use my Asev's and stick with the 4 stud set up. Engine conversion hasnt happened yet though and he has used the wheels on another B10 he has. The Alpina is still sat under a tarp o...

Just picked up some 17inch staggered Alpinas 8.5j front and 9.5j rears, 5 stud. Recaros are apparently en route. M3 side skirts are here. M3 rear bumper is awaiting collection. Ok, body panels, front bumper, suspension, brakes, and any Alpina bits I can locate to go. Flogging spare motorbike parts I...

Rav335uk wrote:Yes, pricey though

Give me a shout about Recaro's

Yeah, although we had a deal. Stuff not cheap always on German ebay tho, some stuff seems well over priced. The link Lee... http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140690395078&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:DE:1123 No front door cards but I reckon I can do something as he is sending spare Alpina m...

Yup, you saw em too

Recaro Alpina's now sourced from Germany...

They are from a coupe but I reckon I can make the back seat material work.

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leeparkes wrote:Bit of inspiration for you....

Oh yeah! What a motor. Just trying to work out the balance (if any) between true faithful replica & tribute car as some parts nightmarish to find. Thanks for the encouragement!

Me too!

Had a manic year working away and long hours so the project has sat unattended for some time. I have decided due to my schedule to get the car done by someone end to end, and my plan is to get M3 panels on her, and make a tribute to the B6 3.5s, but as a cab which Alpina never made (they did a B6 3....

I have sent the chap an email to ask if he knows if the engine is the uprated Alpina one. I bought one which was hanging a year or so back and have the same engine as Lee which is going to be put in my motor as well.

Cheers mate I will check it out

This is probably an age old question many ask but I cant seem to locate anything about it. I have a lhd e30 convertible which has a 3.5 engine in. However like the esteemed e30zoner Lee Parkes I have sourced an Alpina 3.5 lump. I am thinking the ludicrous about buying the M3 parts to try and create ...

Sorry I didnt get to hook up with you mate, we had a nightmare getting past the traffic for Silverstone F1. By the time we arrived at 12pm I think you may have gone. We only stayed an hour as the swarms of tiny flies were unbearable for my missus. Was great though! Your times look good. Be intereste...

Any news on this? Just been reading the thread and was hoping the update would be at the end...its like winning the lottery but waiting to see the cheque...my eyes are feverish, I am wiping my brow, and I need to see what happens next.

Got mine under way as we speak. Mate of mine sorting it. Cheers all, feel free to use the thread if anyone else needs a hand as looks like there are a few!

I know its been all quiet on the western front but I'm back with an update. The engine is now out of the e34 and under wraps next to my garage. Guess who helped me remove it on Saturday?... http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss16/realboss7669/2011-04-10135337.jpg The missus getting stuck in. http://...

Wow, what progress. I am finally getting somewhere with mine. Engine is now out of the e34 and wrapped up securely in the back garden next to the garage. Next job is to remove the old 3.5 engine from the e30 and flog it, then shoe horn the beast in. Before we do though it will be spruced up a bit an...

Bit of an update... Car is going to have engine conversion in March now so will be booking some days off to tackle it properly then. In the meantime I hope to track down a decent sprayer to prep and respray the car. Debating whether to keep her red or totally change the colour. Will probably stick w...

Yeah 3.46 is the route I will take. We are going to start my conversion in March now. I was hoping to get the car resprayed before the conversion but I just dont have time to prep the car myself and I dont know of a really decent sprayer in my area who will also prep the car at a fair price. I dont ...

Very nice work mate. I reckon you will be getting there before me as have had a nightmare with DIY over Christmas so my B10 is still sat on the drive but hoping to get engine out this week. Will do the same as you clean it and paint it and spruce it up a bit. Nice work on the throttle body it looks ...

Now you're talking! I will try and catch up with him this weekend and if he hasnt seen this post yet I will try and slip it into conversation!

My friend and mechanic jonb may be having the B10 shell. Seems he has a cunning plan to chuck a 3.5 engine into it and turbo it...nice

Hi there, sounds good I'd be up for that sometime soon :) Just been reading your thread on the B10 engine, looking forward to seeing the progress on it, will be one hell of a car when it's done :D B10 should be a handful :rock: :rock: Good to hear you are going to post your progress on here, will b...

I'll send you a PM in a sec Lee about getting some of your M30 mounts. Why do you have to use 325 gear linkages and not 320? I was under the impression they were the same, but obviously not! Hello mate, just noticed you are in Bristol I am north Bristol drop me a PM if you want to hook up or come s...

Finally started stripping the E34 today. Bumper and Alpine front spoiler are off and rear spoiler too. Dismantling of the connections to the engine are underway and then will get an engine hoist to remove it. Started her yesterday and she sounded mighty fine. Chap popped round earlier regarding some...

adit wrote: i've got one available if you're interested

I knew that was coming!

Will drop you a PM about dogleg (the 2nd pic) and maybe reg...

Ah ok. I might do the same thing then...and it might be worth doing while the engine is out. Z3 sounds interesting at 2.7 turns although dont want it to be too extreme. Thanks for all the info, this is a really helpful forum compared to many out there

Ok, so basically sharpens up the steering by using different steering ratio. I tend to do searches on the German Ebay given my motor is a LHD so will try and find the german for 'steering rack' and check out prices.

I hope I can keep the soul intact, just transfer it into another eager, young, and agile body!

Thanks mate. I bought her for £150 from a yard a few years ago where she was sat forlornly. Body was actually very good nick, but engine was shot, which sparked this whole conversion idea and subsequent B10 thing! Its taken time, but am determined for her to be on the road in the next 2-3mths now!

I agree there, the quest for BHP involves diminshing returns. Eventually you end up forking out shed loads of cash for just a few extra horses. The happy medium is best I reckon, most bang for the buck. Will be looking to get Eibach strut braces for mine though, front and rear...when I can afford to...

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