Look what I ran into at the gas station today!!
09-13-2008, 04:15 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support
Got to drive an Alpina B7 and the BMW 760 iL at this year's Komen Drive For The Cure. Both had great power. The Alpina was a little more edgy than the 760, but they were very similar. It's amazing the power our 4.4L engines make with the supercharger!
09-13-2008, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='667434' date='Sep 11 2008, 07:46 PM
Pure speculation on my part but...Wheels and steering wheel are badged differently because they are in fact Alpina parts but the hood and trunk stay with the Roundel, I would think to avoid BMW litigation.
Of course they put Alpina lettering on the trunk as well so my speculation makes absolutely no sense.
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...dels/b5-s.html
Of course they put Alpina lettering on the trunk as well so my speculation makes absolutely no sense.
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...dels/b5-s.html
I believe DRANGED's speculation is right on the mark. Removing the BMW roundel and replacing it with an ALPINA constitutes a different act than simply adding the ALPINA badge on the left of the trunk lid.Here's a pic from the Alpina site,
Sweet car nonetheless!
09-13-2008, 06:00 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Johnny - I want a full picture of that Pick-Up that you own! I gotta see what this thing looks like. You are hilarious! Hahahahahahahaha!
09-13-2008, 10:13 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Hey "Ron," I never heard of this truck before.....I am starting to think this is your daily driver and true profession.
I gotta see pics of this thing!
I gotta see pics of this thing!
09-17-2008, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='667434' date='Sep 11 2008, 06:46 PM
Pure speculation on my part but...Wheels and steering wheel are badged differently because they are in fact Alpina parts but the hood and trunk stay with the Roundel, I would think to avoid BMW litigation.
Of course they put Alpina lettering on the trunk as well so my speculation makes absolutely no sense.
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...dels/b5-s.html
Of course they put Alpina lettering on the trunk as well so my speculation makes absolutely no sense.
http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...dels/b5-s.html
Yeah! B5 : 530 hp / 520 ft torque! nice!
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