Elan's Alpina C2 2.7

Post 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.

Post Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:21 pm

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

Post 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.

Post 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.

Post Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:43 pm

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

Post 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.

Post Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:15 pm

Sorry only bad quality boring pictures like the manifold

Post 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?

Post 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!

Post 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.

Post Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:15 am

where did you find this car?

Post 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

Post 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!

Post 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?

Post Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:59 am

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

Post 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.

Post 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.

Post 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

Post Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:26 pm

Continue with your good work, elan!

Post Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:31 pm

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

Post 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?

Post 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?

Post 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

Post 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.

Post Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:09 pm

nice collection! c2 gets my vote.

Post Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:51 am

nice car!

Post 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

Post Wed May 08, 2019 11:23 am

Post Wed May 08, 2019 11:25 am

Post Wed May 08, 2019 12:31 pm

now thats an update :O

Post Wed May 08, 2019 12:54 pm

Post Wed May 08, 2019 1:50 pm

INCREDIBLE!

Post Wed May 08, 2019 6:16 pm

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

Post Wed May 08, 2019 9:41 pm

Oooofff!

Post Thu May 09, 2019 12:52 pm

This is a beautiful looking motor