E30 Zone

Posted: **Sun Sep 20, 2015 6:41 pm**

After wanting an E30 Alpina for a long time, I have finally got a 1988 C2 2.7. I plan to keep it original and address some of the issues.

The car has just been given a full service including cam belt and water pump.

I will post more details shortly so hopefully you knowledgeable folks can advice me with the work.

Posted: **Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:21 pm**

you really do have a good collection now, this is a beauty!!

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:37 pm**

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:you really do have a good collection now, this is a beauty!!

Thanks. I just have a few items to address on the car starting with the exhaust.

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:56 pm**

elan wrote:
MPOWERCRAZY wrote:you really do have a good collection now, this is a beauty!!
Thanks. I just have a few items to address on the car starting with the exhaust.

Looking forward for the updates.

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:43 pm**

Looks very smart, nice purchase, looking forward to more pics

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:51 pm**

i'll be keeping an eye out for updates on this, always have been a big fan of alpina's.

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:15 pm**

Sorry only bad quality boring pictures like the manifold

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:25 pm**

The work required so far includes:

- Replace exhaust
- Repair the 6 branch manifold
- Ceramic coat the manifold?
- Repair the rev counter
- Repair the rocking seat
- Refurb the wooden gear knob
- Replace the seats with original houndstooth cloth seats?

Posted: **Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:54 pm**

Looking good and in one of the best colours!

I Would go back to the original houndstooth seats too

And get an Alpina boot spoiler back on it!

Will be keeping an eye on this thread!

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:09 am**

You can see the damage the Alpina manifold does the the inner wing/chassis! Ceramic coating will help with preventing this.

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:15 am**

where did you find this car?

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:12 am**

Gert_8 wrote:where did you find this car?

It was advertised for sale on here which has had 20k spent on it by previous owner

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:39 am**

87mtech27 wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:where did you find this car?
It was advertised for sale on here which has had 20k spent on it by previous owner

I thought it was the one, but wasn't too sure...! SUBSCRIBED!

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:56 am**

I got the original Alpina boot spoiler with the car but is in poor condition so looking to see if there are any original one in good condition.

I haven't seen the car advertised here, any links?

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:59 am**

The ad was deleted as it did not meet the rules.

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:47 pm**

elan wrote:The work required so far includes:

- Replace exhaust
- Repair the 6 branch manifold
- Ceramic coat the manifold?
- Repair the rev counter
- Repair the rocking seat
- Refurb the wooden gear knob
- Replace the seats with original houndstooth cloth seats?

I went to view this car, and decided not to purchase. Needs more then the above, especially the paint.

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:47 pm**

elan wrote:The work required so far includes:

- Replace exhaust
- Repair the 6 branch manifold
- Ceramic coat the manifold?
- Repair the rev counter
- Repair the rocking seat
- Refurb the wooden gear knob
- Replace the seats with original houndstooth cloth seats?

I went to view this car, and decided not to purchase. Needs more then the above, especially the paint.

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:23 pm**

320iConvertible, The list above is just the start of the work including the dashboard. I need to drive it a bit to find all the issues.

It's hard to find a decent sport let alone an Alpina C2 2.7 for that kind of price! He could have achieved more.

I have already discussed the option of full strip down and repaint with BSS

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:26 pm**

Continue with your good work, elan!

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:31 pm**

I've got a brand new boot spoiler if you run into problems sourcing one.

Posted: **Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:36 pm**

Gert_8 wrote:Continue with your good work, elan!

Thanks, this one deserves to be restored properly.

Topblag wrote:I've got a brand new boot spoiler if you run into problems sourcing one.

Can you please PM me the details and price?

Posted: **Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:55 am**

I am already thinking about the restoration and creating a list of things to do.

I am still not sure what to do with the interior. Should I keep it completely original and find a very good set of original houndstooth seats or go for a full retrim like my Hartge below?

Posted: **Thu Sep 24, 2015 1:44 pm**

A little of topic what's faster your Hartge cap or the alpina if u don't mind me asking . Think there not many who own m3 alpina + Hartge nice collection well done

Posted: **Thu Sep 24, 2015 3:08 pm**

drai wrote:A little of topic what's faster your Hartge cap or the alpina if u don't mind me asking . Think there not many who own m3 alpina + Hartge nice collection well done

Thanks. I find they have very different character. The Alpina is faster and more agile possibly due to it being coupe and lighter. The Alpina performance should improve once I get a decent exhaust. The Alpina feels more refined whereas the Hartge feels more aggressive. I love them both though.

Posted: **Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:09 pm**

nice collection! c2 gets my vote.

Posted: **Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:51 am**

nice car!

Posted: **Wed May 08, 2019 11:22 am**

As requested by a member here, a quick photo update on the progress on the Alpina restoration.

Parts

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Posted: **Wed May 08, 2019 12:31 pm**

now thats an update :O

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Posted: **Wed May 08, 2019 1:50 pm**

INCREDIBLE!

Posted: **Wed May 08, 2019 6:16 pm**

Have I died and gone to car heaven,that is gorgeous!

Posted: **Wed May 08, 2019 9:41 pm**

Oooofff!

Posted: **Thu May 09, 2019 12:52 pm**

This is a beautiful looking motor

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