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Had a nice little summer road trip in the car. I didn't take many photos, but I got these at the Hope slide.
I love taking long trips in this car. Any time I come up to any slower traffic it's so effortless to get past. I definitely need to get a few things done before any more long trips though. The tires are getting too old, and I think I need to do the front control arms, so I might as well do the inner and outer tie rods as well. Bummer to pay for shipping and taxes on parts like these with the US border being closed these days ![]() The only issue on the trip was this terrible noise that would come from the rear of the car on occasion. Oh, wait...that was this guy in the back seat! |
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Great pics!
Are you getting your parts from KSK? |
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Luckily, the only Alpina specific part i've had to buy is the front brake pads, and I didn't go through KSK for that. A member here @testdriver helped me to get them directly from Alpina in Germany.
I do need a little plastic support for the engine cover that is Alpina specifc, but I haven't been able to get a hold of @testdriver. It's not urgent, so I haven't asked KSK about it. |
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I scored an authentic set of spare wheels last night! Better shape than my current wheels and tires are in better shape as well. No center caps, but that's ok.
I'll take a few photos after I get them cleaned up. |
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Nice! Did you find them in Canada?
There seems to be a source in BC. I've seen a number of sets from him. Probably getting them from Japan, I'd guess. |
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I did find them local, but I'm not sure it the same source you are referring to. If it's the one I'm thinking, that person does have some nice wheels, but it seems like the asking prices are basically the same as buying new. Hence, why the same wheels have been for sale for what seems like 10 years, LOL!
I found the ones I got from a guy selling an E36 imported from Japan that just happened to have the Alpina wheels on it. I asked him if he'd be willing to sell just the wheels and we were able to make a deal. |
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Three of the wheels have definitely been re-painted at some point. They are a bit darker grey and the finish is rougher which is making it so grime sticks to them more. These wheels are generally in better shape than mine though, so when the time comes, it should be cheaper to get these refinished than my current wheels.
Front, the one wheel that has not been painted: Rear: |
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alpina b8 4.6, bmw, fast, photo, saloon |
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