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Sep 29, 2006 | 05:16 AM

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TexaZ3

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Go for it.
OT: Check this older 5er out - very nice pics!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Sep 29, 2006 | 05:48 AM

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hythe

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My Ride: 2005 BMW-Alpina B5 Touring #007, Malachite Green w/ Caramel Individual interior 1999 BMW 840Ci Sport Individual, Techno Violet w/ Champagne Individual interior

The Bi-Turbo rocks... I believe the importer/vendor is a chap on the m5board. I'd have one of those in the garage, alongside the B5, if I had enough space. Not that much slower than a B5, especially if you tweak it, which is fairly straightforward.

It IS possible to import a BT into the US, though not exactly simple. Again, there's a US BT owner on the m5board.

Sep 29, 2006 | 05:58 AM

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pinguhk

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Originally Posted by hythe' post='339881' date='Sep 29 2006, 07:06 PM

Which pic / which car?

Those pics of my one were taken on the day I picked it up from the factory - some are taken later in the day, after a little European November road grime...

I see. Cool car!!

Sep 29, 2006 | 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hythe' post='339824' date='Sep 29 2006, 02:07 AM

Here are some pics of the real thing:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthrea...ight=b5+touring

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthrea...ight=b5+touring

Mine's the green one, as I'm sure you can figure out...

BTW, what are #95 wheels???

The #95 are the ones that come in 7 series sports wheels 19", they are dished in, I really liked the look thats what I have in mine....

Jan 21, 2009 | 04:32 AM

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v_therussian

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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)

How about the front airdam? I'd get one too

Jan 21, 2009 | 07:52 AM

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westside

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Originally Posted by gramprass' post='339218' date='Sep 27 2006, 04:11 PM

Hi all

First of all, I have a 2007 E60 and never have posted topics so i guess i am new lol , anyway s
i am going for the alpina look, i already have the hood and trunk and the steering wheel , also having the pinstripes done by a friend (pro), i have #95 wheels 19 , with exclaim UHP, so i am thinking leave the bmw logo in the wheels, ordered alpina and B5 emblems.

what you guys think, i might also do some interior mods to look alpina .... and yes i know it wont drive like one but i think it still might look cool

already did

subs, 3M clear bra, add on two way alarm monitor, also looking to add lip spoiler, cant make up my mind on that.. opinions appreciated

that would look nice:-) shouldnt the lip spolier be ALpina (if they do one)

Jan 21, 2009 | 08:50 PM

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v_therussian

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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)

In US, there's an Alpina dealer, that is the only one to go to (from the little that I've gathered so far), its KSK. They do carry a front lip spoiler for e60 and it costs a little over (or under?) $1,000. Which is ok, I guess - considering its Alpina, but it is way out of my price range. I've been looking for one for a while now, but had no luck so far - neither used, nor discount, not even a replica - it is either KSK or even more money, cuz every retailer in US apparently buys from KSK... but for that money, I'd go with Umnitza's rep M-tech...

Jan 21, 2009 | 08:53 PM

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why would you want your car to look like something its not

Alpina is a "brand"

not parts.

Jan 26, 2009 | 03:17 AM

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v_therussian

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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='774317' date='Jan 22 2009, 12:53 AM

why would you want your car to look like something its not

Alpina is a "brand"

not parts.

In my case - because I simply like the design of the Alpina B5 a lot. And seeing how - even if I had the money to get one - you still cannot get a B5 in the US, unless you're willing to deal with hassle of importing one yourself.