2012 Alpina (Alpine White)

Very nice. Not sure about the wheels. What does the interior look like?

Black the roof, mirrors and a couple of other little things, lose some of that wheel gap, and we have a winner.

Originally Posted by LIRacer

Very nice. Not sure about the wheels. What does the interior look like?

Black Nappa Leather/oyster, Piano Black Finish trim

Originally Posted by sanhonda22

Black the roof, mirrors and a couple of other little things, lose some of that wheel gap, and we have a winner.

Well I was thinking about that but I don't want to lose the ride.

Originally Posted by Hyper559

Well I was thinking about that but I don't want to lose the ride.

Sports springs won't make too big of a difference. Do it!

Really gorgeous!

Originally Posted by quarterto8

Sports springs won't make too big of a difference. Do it!

Which lowering kit would you recommend?

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I have never been a fan of black wheels on a white car. The exception being: Exotics & Sports.

Now then... Your choice of a Alpine Alpina is fantastic! Clearly one of the most "discerning vehicles" on any road at any time. So congrats on the purchase.

I have also stated for the record, I am not a fan of these wheels at all. I understand they are very $$$ and are made for the car, but the styling is all wrong for me.

Fortunately.... There are TONS of GREAT options for you and your fine chariot. But your ride, your choice.

I love all of the paint details you did that are tasteful and set it apart nicely! I particularly love that A$$:

What else would you recommend that you think would make the car look nice

Originally Posted by Hyper559

Which lowering kit would you recommend?

Samhonda would know more but Megan springs drops your car 1" in the front and .75" in the rear

Fist off, big congrats on your B7. Love the blacked out badges, exhaust tips.
I dont know if it's just me but when I parallel park my B7, bottom of the passenger door scrapes the sidewalk. I can only imagine if the car is even an inch lower door won't open.
Just a word of caution.

Originally Posted by oneofew

Fist off, big congrats on your B7. Love the blacked out badges, exhaust tips.
I dont know if it's just me but when I parallel park my B7, bottom of the passenger door scrapes the sidewalk. I can only imagine if the car is even an inch lower door won't open.
Just a word of caution.

Happens to me as well so I stopped parking by the curve

Those must be some high ass curbs!
I make sure from habit of not parking close to curbs in general. Generally to avoid potential scrapes to my aftrmarket shoes.

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Originally Posted by Hyper559

What else would you recommend that you think would make the car look nice

Honestly... Only 2 things: ACS roof spoiler (would really set it off) and different shoes. Your car is pretty complete.

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Honestly... Only 2 things: ACS roof spoiler (would really set it off) and different shoes. Your car is pretty complete.

What you think about this shoes. My buddy owns wheels shop this is the same sets of wheels I had on my other 750 that I sold. He had an extra sets at his shop so we put them on to see how they look. Let me know what you guys think I am trying to see which set of wheels will look better. Thanks

Those Forgiatos are very nice for a 750, but in my opinion the Alpina wheels are perfection and are also a defining characteristic of the vehicle. I would personally not change them.

I do agree that the roof spoiler would be a nice upgrade. I would go gloss black roof spoiler with the gloss black roof.

In the end what really matters is that you find your car aesthetically pleasing. When you are walking away from your car and you can't help but turn around and look back every time you know you have done the right thing!

I say these over the Alpina wheels but if you have the $, there are some even better options. If you are open to suggestions let me know and I can post a few great options.

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Keep the Alpina wheels (I wish I could). They are part of what an Alpina is. As far as lowering it, I'd advise not to. The suspension is really set to handle as is. Unless you are tracking the car and driving near it's limits (which most people don't) there is no advantage other then personal preference. Either way, you have a very cool B7.

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I say these over the Alpina wheels but if you have the $, there are some even better options. If you are open to suggestions let me know and I can post a few great options.

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Suggestions always welcome and it gives me more option. So please don't hold back

Originally Posted by LIRacer

Keep the Alpina wheels (I wish I could). They are part of what an Alpina is. As far as lowering it, I'd advise not to. The suspension is really set to handle as is. Unless you are tracking the car and driving near it's limits (which most people don't) there is no advantage other then personal preference. Either way, you have a very cool B7.

You don't have your Alpina wheels on your Alpina?

On the lowering part I am still thinking about it, as it is I am scraping the front bumper when I am driving off my drive way now. and I really don't want to lose the ride.

Can we please get some more pictures of the powdercoated wheels? Like pics of the whole car and not just a side view?

BEAUTIFUL b7 by the way!

Between these wheels and your alpina I would choose the alpina any day. Im sure TXstyle will recommend alot nicer wheels than those forgiatos and like DB750 said they fit nicer on E65/66 or F01/02.
You just got the alpina rims powder coated black. Enjoy them for a couple months, then change them after your bored. I would def add the roof spoiler paint it gloss black along with the roof, paint the mirrors and side vent gloss black as well and tie everything together.

And who knows, maybe next month you sell this car too and then buy another sweet ride. If its not a bmw, make sure you share with us anyways!!! :-)

Originally Posted by Hyper559

What you think about this shoes. My buddy owns wheels shop this is the same sets of wheels I had on my other 750 that I sold. He had an extra sets at his shop so we put them on to see how they look. Let me know what you guys think I am trying to see which set of wheels will look better. Thanks

Originally Posted by Hyper559

You don't have your Alpina wheels on your Alpina?

I live in NY and the roads here are hell on soft sided Michelins mounted on 21 inch wheels. I've blown through two tires and had one bubble. The mobility kit that BMW includes in place of an actual spare is somewhere between useless and....well useless. I mounted 20 inch Beyerns (they make BMW wheels supposedly) that look like the Alpinas, and Pirelli run flats.

When are you posting pics of your car with the new wheels?

Originally Posted by LIRacer

I live in NY and the roads here are hell on soft sided Michelins mounted on 21 inch wheels. I've blown through two tires and had one bubble. The mobility kit that BMW includes in place of an actual spare is somewhere between useless and....well useless. I mounted 20 inch Beyerns (they make BMW wheels supposedly) that look like the Alpinas, and Pirelli run flats.

silver alpinas all day long

Originally Posted by kevingill

silver alpinas all day long

Metallic sapphire black or alpine white is what I drool over. Silver cars just doesn't do it for me. My S class was white, my current e65 is black so my F02 will be alpine white