My F10 with Alpina Parts

CLKFAN · 08-06-2015, 02:26 AM

I finally got around to installing my wheels and front spoiler as well as a rear spoiler (not Alpina).

I still need to install my H&R springs (wife is begging for no drop), color match reflectors, tint windows and quad exhaust. Maybe black out the window trim, not sure yet.

I've modded a lot of cars over the years and I wanted this one to look classy and I think I achieved the right look. I really like the way the F10 B5 looks but always thought it would look better with a nice drop (not slammed) and the f01 B7 21" wheels instead of the 20" wheels they come with in Europe.

I almost didn't move forward with the install because I was contemplating on trading this 528 in for a 550 because it's pretty much a cruiser and not a performance vehicle.

These were some quick pics I took today before the sun went down but I'll post some better pics this weekend after the tint and H&R install.

.BMW. · 08-06-2015, 06:42 AM

Very classy with Alpina wheels!

lsturbointeg · 08-06-2015, 07:08 AM

Nice! I like the combination of all the Alpina parts. Drop it and just tell the wife the car must have settled! with the new parts

493263 · 08-06-2015, 08:13 AM

You park so far from the curb. Wife loves you but neighbors hate you lol.

rd62 · 08-06-2015, 09:43 AM

Very nice

remmib · 08-06-2015, 10:42 AM

Classic look indeed.

lsturbointeg · 08-06-2015, 03:54 PM

I would think cleaning those wheels would be a PITA right?!

CLKFAN · 08-06-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I would think cleaning those wheels would be a PITA right?!

Not if you have ceramic brakes and a mobile detailer that comes every weekend : )

lsturbointeg · 08-06-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CLKFAN

Not if you have ceramic brakes and a mobile detailer that comes every weekend : )

Ah...I see how it is LOL!

pay someone else to do it

CLKFAN · 08-06-2015, 04:44 PM

I'm most likely going to go with H&R OE Sport springs for a subtle 1" drop instead of the H&R sports I have already in hand.

They will be for sale for an extremely low price. Let me know if any of you want them. Obviously a local buyer to SoCal will get the best price due to no shipping costs.

And if any of you have Eibach or H&R OE Sport springs and want to trade for a lower drop let me know.

lsturbointeg · 08-06-2015, 04:48 PM

The car will look night and day after the drop!

CLKFAN · 08-06-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

The car will look night and day after the drop!

I'm so used to slammed cars that it's bothering me a bit but I have to go with a subtle drop with that huge Alpina lip. The lip sits low and I foresee some issues with clearance on a lot of things. The H&R sport springs will look good but that extra drop in front will be a problem. I need to get some H&R OE sports or Eibachs for less of a drop in front because the rear is fine...the front is the potential issue with that alpina snow plow lip.

lsturbointeg · 08-06-2015, 09:06 PM

Yup! Cause ur front end sits pretty low as is!

jasonle89 · 08-07-2015, 07:54 PM

Well done, drop it brother

Zer0Cool92 · 08-08-2015, 02:27 AM

Wheels look sick. Are they 20s or 21s?

Alcenos · 08-09-2015, 08:37 PM

Where did you get the Aplina front spoiler?

CLKFAN · 08-09-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcenos

Where did you get the Aplina front spoiler?

If you look hard enough you can buy alpina parts for half the price of retail here in the USA over seas, even after the currency exchange.

schmiedmann

http://static.schmiedmann.dk/Product..._89797_big.jpg

lsturbointeg · 08-10-2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CLKFAN

If you look hard enough you can buy alpina parts for half the price of retail here in the USA over seas, even after the currency exchange.

schmiedmann

http://static.schmiedmann.dk/Product..._89797_big.jpg

I found that website awhile back and I'm planning on ordering a carbon front lip and diffuser from them

Bmw doubles · 08-10-2015, 11:12 AM

A compromise would be a spring set with a mild drop. Maybe the H&R OE's, or the ACS set?

08-06-2015, 02:26 AM	#1
CLKFAN Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: F10 528 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Granada Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	My F10 with Alpina Parts I finally got around to installing my wheels and front spoiler as well as a rear spoiler (not Alpina). I still need to install my H&R springs (wife is begging for no drop), color match reflectors, tint windows and quad exhaust. Maybe black out the window trim, not sure yet. I've modded a lot of cars over the years and I wanted this one to look classy and I think I achieved the right look. I really like the way the F10 B5 looks but always thought it would look better with a nice drop (not slammed) and the f01 B7 21" wheels instead of the 20" wheels they come with in Europe. I almost didn't move forward with the install because I was contemplating on trading this 528 in for a 550 because it's pretty much a cruiser and not a performance vehicle. These were some quick pics I took today before the sun went down but I'll post some better pics this weekend after the tint and H&R install.
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CLKFAN Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: F10 528 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Granada Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm most likely going to go with H&R OE Sport springs for a subtle 1" drop instead of the H&R sports I have already in hand. They will be for sale for an extremely low price. Let me know if any of you want them. Obviously a local buyer to SoCal will get the best price due to no shipping costs. And if any of you have Eibach or H&R OE Sport springs and want to trade for a lower drop let me know.
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