A couple of Alpina B3S pictures

[Alex Baumann]

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[sarastro]

It's a beauty, Alex... and you know it!

It's so beautiful that I think it would have been right if you waited one year for it! at least... not a mere 6 months :D

:thumbup:

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[JetBlack330i]

I dig that rear spoiler.
Alex, what can you tell us about it?
Is it like a bigger version of the M3 lip, glued on the trunk? Is it Alpina design? Can it be ordered without the car?

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by JetBlack330i
I dig that rear spoiler.
Alex, what can you tell us about it?
Is it like a bigger version of the M3 lip, glued on the trunk? Is it Alpina design? Can it be ordered?

Yes, it's bigger than the M3 lip. It's a part of the Alpina Aerodynamic Package.

The whole package (or as separate) can be ordered.

I don't know whether it's glued or not. I'll need to check it

Me likes it :)

[Mr Janne]

Can´t see enough of your amazing car, Alex:D

The gear-knob looks incredible, don´t you ever drive with dirty hands:)

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Mr Janne
Can´t see enough of your amazing car, Alex:D

The gear-knob looks incredible, don´t you ever drive with dirty hands:)

Thanks Mr Janne :beerchug:

I'm paying maximum attention to keep the interior clean :D :thumbup:

[Dr. Phil]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
Thanks Mr Janne :beerchug:

I'm paying maximum attention to keep the interior clean :D :thumbup:
I was thinking when I saw the pic of the seat up, "I bet not too many people will be getting back there" :dunno: Other then an extra blonde with clean shoes of course :bigpimp: :angel:

Amazing car Mr. Baumann :thumbup: :bow: :yummy:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Dr. Phil
Other then an extra blonde with clean shoes of course :bigpimp: :angel:

:str8pimpi

Thanks Phil, I'm still like an :angel:


:D

[Dr. Phil]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
:str8pimpi

Thanks Phil, I'm still like an :angel:


:D
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight :eeps: And I am still :amish: ;)

I am particularly impressed with the tone of the Ecru and Alpina stripes on the seats, it looks awesome :cool: :wow: :fruit:

[rost12]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann

I'm paying maximum attention to keep the interior clean :D :thumbup:

You do that. And don't let ANYONE do any writing inside the car...:cry:

[AB]

I love the contrast of the black interior with the light leather, and the Alpina stripes on the seats, door inserts, etc.

Really is beautiful Alex! Congratulations to you, I know you are going to enjoy it. :thumbup:

[Mathew]

beautiful :bigpimp:

Mora is an awesome color:yummy:

[GimpyMcFarlan]

Originally posted by JetBlack330i
I dig that rear spoiler.

I'm with you JetBlack. That spoiler visually "works" much better than the traditional M3 lip version. (Even though I just ordered the M3 version for mine.) My eye travels up the angle of the tailights and seemlessly goes into the angle of that spoiler. I also like how it extends past the trunk on both side to wrap around the car slightly. Excellent choice Alex! :thumbup:

[hts]

So.....have you figured out what your first mod will be yet?

Koni's? H&K's? Maybe some Hamaans? Clutch stop? Short-shifter? CAI?

:bigpimp:


Congrats Again Alex; drive it in good health.

[F1Crazy]

Mora is a great color but what really makes that car stand out is the interior. First thing that strikes you is the contrast of black interior with light leather and then you notice all the little touches like stripes on the seats, different gauges, trim, etc. - absolutely awsome!

Can we get some close ups of the trim, pleeease...

[alee]

Originally posted by hts
So.....have you figured out what your first mod will be yet?

Koni's? H&K's? Maybe some Hamaans? Clutch stop? Short-shifter? CAI?

:bigpimp:
LOL, Hamann eyelids and Davin Spintek wheels are definitely high on his list! :thumbup: :D

http://www.4autostuff.net/wheels/spinning_wheels/images/spinning_wheel.gif

:bigpimp:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by hts
So.....have you figured out what your first mod will be yet?

Koni's? H&K's? Maybe some Hamaans? Clutch stop? Short-shifter? CAI?

:bigpimp:


Congrats Again Alex; drive it in good health.


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Mmmm, eyelids, not a bad idea. I also want dices to hang on the rearview mirrors :bigpimp:

Damn, what about neon lights in the door sills ? :dunno: :eeps:

Hehe.

All joking aside, again thanks hts :thumbup:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by DougDogs
Nice pictures, Alex. . .and I like how you find a parking place that is protected with razor wire:)

LOL!!

It is the dealer's parking lot. :D

Someone asked me after seeing those pictures whether I was posting from a prison or not :rofl:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by F1Crazy
Mora is a great color but what really makes that car stand out is the interior. First thing that strikes you is the contrast of black interior with light leather and then you notice all the little touches like stripes on the seats, different gauges, trim, etc. - absolutely awsome!

Can we get some close ups of the trim, pleeease...

Yes, that's one of the pictures which is missing yet. The interior trim and a pictures of the engine :angel:

I'll post asap. :beerchug:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by ___lk___
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:thumbup: :bigpimp:

[SpaceMonkey]

Originally posted by F1Crazy
Mora is a great color but what really makes that car stand out is the interior. First thing that strikes you is the contrast of black interior with light leather and then you notice all the little touches like stripes on the seats, different gauges, trim, etc. - absolutely awsome!

Can we get some close ups of the trim, pleeease...

Yep. What F1 said. Your interior Alex is drop dead gorgeous! :smokin: :str8pimpi :bigpimp:

[SpaceMonkey]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
Yes, that's one of the pictures which is missing yet. The interior trim and a pictures of the engine :angel:

I'll post asap. :beerchug:

How about the trunk too. Any Alpina striping inside the trunk carpet liner?

[Cliff]

Simply beautiful Alex. That's really a unique car. Is the wood trim birch anthracite? You'd better get some driving gloves to protect that shift knob :eek:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by GimpyMcFarlan
I'm with you JetBlack. That spoiler visually "works" much better than the traditional M3 lip version. (Even though I just ordered the M3 version for mine.) My eye travels up the angle of the tailights and seemlessly goes into the angle of that spoiler. I also like how it extends past the trunk on both side to wrap around the car slightly. Excellent choice Alex! :thumbup:

A little side note on the spoiler.

Under the spoiler edges where it extends past the trunk, there are clear protection seals to prevent the spoiler scratching the fenders.

How cool is that ? :thumbup:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Cliff3
Simply beautiful Alex. That's really a unique car. Is the wood trim birch anthracite? You'd better get some driving gloves to protect that shift knob :eek:

Thanks Cliff, yes it's Birch Antracite.

Err, yes, the shift knob, it's nice, isn't it ? :eek: :eeps:

It looks like I'll be spending more time to clean the interior than the exterior :rolleyes: :(

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by SpaceMonkey
How about the trunk too. Any Alpina striping inside the trunk carpet liner?

Yes, there are blue-green stripes too :angel:

OK, I've added it to my to-do-pictures list. :)

[Guest84]

SWEET ALEX, damn, I'm beginning to like that color :) Congrats!

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by alee
LOL, Hamann eyelids and Davin Spintek wheels are definitely high on his list! :thumbup: :D

:bigpimp:

Hey, I like that wheel, it has less spokes :eek: :D

[missing23]

Outside of the beautiful car you also know how to take great pics...proper angles, views, etc.

Thanks!

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by greginaz1
Outside of the beautiful car you also know how to take great pics...proper angles, views, etc.

Thanks!

Thanks !

But, I have noticed today that the resolution of my current cam sucks (it's 2.1 MP, Casio, it was a bargain that I couldn't resist and bought) :eek:

I think it's time for an upgrade :eeps:

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Great looking pictures, Alex!! :D

Btw, the rear spoiler is "glued" on. $450 a piece.

<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~vpwseah/alpina/sept9_2.JPG">

[Cliff]

Originally posted by Mr Paddle.Shift
Btw, the rear spoiler is "glued" on. $450 a piece.

Pricey... How much was the front spoiler Vince, and did you order them through a US fiirm?

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Yes sir, $450.00 for the front piece too. I got a slight discount two years back when I got it. Ordered from KSK distributing. Or check: http://www.alpina-usa.com/. Ask for Susan and yes, she knows me. :D

If I am not wrong, Alpina is the only company that actually lists the Cd of the aerodynamic kit, which is 0.29. Afterall, if you have it, test it!

Originally posted by Cliff3
Pricey... How much was the front spoiler Vince, and did you order them through a US fiirm?

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Mr Paddle.Shift
..... Ask for Susan and yes, she knows me. :D

How can she forget you ? :D :bigpimp:

[Cliff]

Originally posted by Mr Paddle.Shift
Or check: http://www.alpina-usa.com/. Ask for Susan and yes, she knows me. :D

Bookmarked. Thank you sir! :thumbup:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by rost12
You do that. And don't let ANYONE do any writing inside the car...:cry:

Uh-oh, Rost, something happened bad in your car ?:eek: :confused:

[rost12]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
Uh-oh, Rost, something happened bad in your car ?:eek: :confused:

My father, a pen and light leather do not go well together :eeps:

I've got a nice 2 cm long black ink mark that I almost, almost ... :bawling: ... almost completely cleaned out.

Frisk everyone when they get in your car, Alex. Get a "NO PENS ALLOWED" sign, before it's too late :)

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by rost12
My father, a pen and light leather do not go well together :eeps:

I've got a nice 2 cm long black ink mark that I almost, almost ... :bawling: ... almost completely cleaned out.

Frisk everyone when they get in your car, Alex. Get a "NO PENS ALLOWED" sign, before it's too late :)

:yikes:

I'd probably die .... :eeps:

Glad you got it out. If there's still a mark visible to the naked eye, try a leather brush with cleaner. The bristles may reach the areas where the cloth or pads can't.

Brrrrr, even to think about it that might happen in my car gave me a cold shiver. :eek:

[rost12]

I'll get it out, one way or another. "**** happens", as they say.


Let's just hope something like this doesn't happen to you, though, 'cause it sure would suck for you to die before you post some MORE pictures of your B3S! :p :D

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by rost12
Let's just hope something like this doesn't happen to you, though, 'cause it sure would suck for you to die before you post some MORE pictures of your B3S! :p :D

:rofl: :rofl:

:thumbup:

[mquetel]

Originally posted by Mr Paddle.Shift
Yes sir, $450.00 for the front piece too. I got a slight discount two years back when I got it. Ordered from KSK distributing. Or check: http://www.alpina-usa.com/. Ask for Susan and yes, she knows me. :D

If I am not wrong, Alpina is the only company that actually lists the Cd of the aerodynamic kit, which is 0.29. Afterall, if you have it, test it!

Is the front piece essentially the whole bumper section, or just the lower half? Also, is it unpainted or already primed?

Thanks!

[SpaceMonkey]

Originally posted by mquetel
Is the front piece essentially the whole bumper section, or just the lower half? Also, is it unpainted or already primed?

Thanks!

I'm sure it's just an add on to the lower section, just like the ACS front spoiler.

[GimpyMcFarlan]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
How cool is that ? :thumbup:

So cool that, in my opinion...

YOU SUCK!

:angel:

[tgravo2]

Alex the pics are great. Awesome car man I hope you enjoy it for a long time :thumbup:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by tgravo2
Alex the pics are great. Awesome car man I hope you enjoy it for a long time :thumbup:

Thanks, travis :beerchug:

I hope you're having fun there !! (who wouldn't with so many chicks :angel: :D )

[Dirtboy]

Hey Alex!!! We need some engine shots!! (or at least I do:p )

[ChrisTO]

WOW! i love that interior. what a sweet colour combination with the dark headliner.

what is that button on the console in front of the ebrake handle?

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by ChrisTO
WOW! i love that interior. what a sweet colour combination with the dark headliner.

what is that button on the console in front of the ebrake handle?

Thanks Chris :)

Oh, I have totally forgotten that. That's a little sticker showing the gear layout of the 6-Speed tranny.

[SteveT]

I'm late to the game here. I noticed that your sig changed, so I knew you'd gotten it.

Very Nice!

:thumbup:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by SteveT
I'm late to the game here. I noticed that your sig changed, so I knew you'd gotten it.

Very Nice!

:thumbup:

Yeah !! :thumbup:

the baby beast finally came in, Steve ! :D

[Closer]

WOW!!!:wow: Alex, your car is absolutely beautiful! Look like it was well worth the wait to get it. Congrats :thumbup: :thumbup:

[DINANISR3]

Alex, do you have any pictures of the engine?

[AF]

Alex . . . your new car looks so incredible in those pics and I love the interior :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Dr. Phil]

Originally posted by DINANISR3
Alex, do you have any pictures of the engine?
Come on Baumann, we are waiting for engine pictures :yumyum: :dunno:

[Pete Teoh]

Originally posted by Dr. Phil
Come on Baumann, we are waiting for engine pictures :yumyum: :dunno:

Yeah, what he said. :D

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

And brake caliper info, please? :D:thumbup:

[Alex Baumann]

I'll be back in Hamburg on Monday :)

So, stay tuned :D

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Mr Paddle.Shift
And brake caliper info, please? :D:thumbup:

Vince, how about this pic ? (I have it on my laptop)

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Opps...you are away on a trip? :D

Hard to see from this end. Have to see the caliper from inside. Take your time then. No hurry. Thanks though!

So where are you now? :confused:

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
Vince, how about this pic ? (I have it on my laptop)

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Mr Paddle.Shift
Opps...you are away on a trip? :D

Hard to see from this end. Have to see the caliper from inside. Take your time then. No hurry. Thanks though!

So where are you now? :confused:

Oh, OK, so a close-up pic is required.

I'm in Istanbul, Turkey right now (with my GM). We had meetings with a few fruit juice companies here. We're leaving tomorrow morning for Hamburg.

[Dr. Phil]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
I'll be back in Hamburg on Monday :)

So, stay tuned :D
:thumbup: Looking forward to the close ups and additional pictures :)

Is Patrick your GM :dunno: He has been missing the entire time you have been away :eeps:

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by Dr. Phil
:thumbup: Looking forward to the close ups and additional pictures :)

Is Patrick your GM :dunno: He has been missing the entire time you have been away :eeps:

Patrick is the Capo of all GMs in the beverage business :D

Seriously, AFAIR he's in Estonia with his family and enjoying cheap beer :) :thumbup:

[nate]

Congrats Alex!

Interior is awesome! :beerchug:

[Alex Baumann]

Engine Pic 1

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Engine Pic 2

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Engine Pic 3

[alee]

Is that a BMW Individual sticker?

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by alee
Is that a BMW Individual sticker?

Which one ? The one with the blue frame ?

No, it's saying 'Alpina recommends Castrol Formula SLX 0W-30 engine oil' :)

[alee]

Originally posted by Alex Baumann
Which one ? The one with the blue frame ?
This one

[Alex Baumann]

Originally posted by alee
This one

Ah ha ! That one, yes it's the plate of Individual GmbH (with the paint name and code written on it) :thumbup:

Barney Metallic that is :bigpimp:

[SpaceMonkey]

That's the stock 330 airbox, right?

[swindonhost]

Thanks Mr Janne :beerchug:

I'm paying maximum attention to keep the interior clean :D :thumbup:



Alex real nice colour combination, any tips on keeping the leather clean, my X5 has extended Champagne Leather and short of wearing white trousers it seems to pick up every mark.

Jon

[Alex Baumann]

Alex real nice colour combination, any tips on keeping the leather clean, my X5 has extended Champagne Leather and short of wearing white trousers it seems to pick up every mark.

Jon

Hi Jon,

beautiful interior you have there, extended Champagne was the other interior I had considered, as I ordered my car.

First of all, you have to be careful with denim jeans. When they are new, they are likely to stain the side bolsters. So, my advice is wash them twice or three times when new.

Get leather soap, leather brush, distilled water in spray bottle and soft cloth (preferably undyed) and keep them always in the trunk . As soon as you notice mark or stains, spray a little water on it, rub the soap once or twice and brush the area very gently. Use a little water to wipe excess stuff off. Do not let the weather wet. So use water sparingly.

Please refer to the post below. It was posted by our fellow leather guru JonM.

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=335553&postcount=3

[swindonhost]

Hi Jon,

beautiful interior you have there, extended Champagne was the other interior I had considered, as I ordered my car.

First of all, you have to be careful with denim jeans. When they are new, they are likely to stain the side bolsters. So, my advice is wash them twice or three times when new.

Get leather soap, leather brush, distilled water in spray bottle and soft cloth (preferably undyed) and keep them always in the trunk . As soon as you notice mark or stains, spray a little water on it, rub the soap once or twice and brush the area very gently. Use a little water to wipe excess stuff off. Do not let the weather wet. So use water sparingly.

Please refer to the post below. It was posted by our fellow leather guru JonM.

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=335553&postcount=3


Thanks Alex

Much appreciated, i'd been wiping once every 2 weeks with Zymol. Starting to think its the most non practical colour in the world and a definate no if your taking the X5 off road. (Unlikly with these wheels)
"will spend the day practicing car entry gymnastics"

[Alex Baumann]

Thanks Alex

Much appreciated, i'd been wiping once every 2 weeks with Zymol. Starting to think its the most non practical colour in the world and a definate no if your taking the X5 off road. (Unlikly with these wheels)
"will spend the day practicing car entry gymnastics"

I hear you. When I took the delivery and got my car back home, my parents were visiting. My mom almost fainted as she saw the interior color :D

Good idea with car entry gymnastics, it's looking a little weird for someone who is watching you, but hey it works. :thumbup:

[swindonhost]

I hear you. When I took the delivery and got my car back home, my parents were visiting. My mom almost fainted as she saw the interior color :D

Good idea with car entry gymnastics, it's looking a little weird for someone who is watching you, but hey it works. :thumbup:


He he I Got it, replaced the drivers side step with a more springy board, I now run at vehicle,spring up, handstand on the roof bars, quick pirouette and drop down through the moon roof.

Just got to get the remote roof opener to work .

Cheers Alex

Jon
PR02ZAC
Cos sometimes we all need a lift

[Alex Baumann]

In a few months, you'll be the most physically fit driver in the neighborhood :D :thumbup: