Alpina badges........thoughts?

MN BMW · 04-01-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Isnt the alpina b3 just cosmetic and a slight hp increase over a regular? Maybe ill just get the alpina body kit but it probably costs a fortune. I just wont take any of you guys for a ride in my alpina branded interior 335!

No, the B3 isn't just a cosmetic upgrade with a slight bump in hp. Granted the increase isn't crazy, it's roughly a 60hp increase. It also has a revised suspension. Before the 335 came along, Alpina did extensive engine work, heads pistons etc... basically rebuilding them. I want to say the B3 has different pistons aswell. I had an article on the B3 from BMW CAR magazine and I'm trying to find it so I can post it, the differences are vast, subtle, and well engineered.

I agree the badges are nice looking, but personally I've never been a fan of clones, but to each their own.

flem · 04-01-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bspaceman

Skip the Alpina badges and find a way to have your own made. I know there are places that will custom make things like this and it would add a uniqueness to your car that NO ONE has.

a much better idea if I do say so myself

lsdless · 04-02-2009, 12:44 AM

no go..

Bols · 04-02-2009, 05:05 AM

lol i did the alpina car configurator yesterday ... and one of the extra options was adding them to your seats... 2 badges for 300 euros :/ Agreed with posts above, have custom ones made

unless ofcourse that costs more than 300

dlwhite · 05-15-2009, 01:53 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202113

moveswiftly · 05-15-2009, 02:26 PM

if you're car isn't alpina don't do it

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