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    Posted: 23-August-2005 at 14:26
Does anybody know where an E34 Alpina front bumper can be bought from? Searched Google but can't find one...

Just for an idea i've got (me + ideas = don't go well!)

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-August-2005 at 14:34
Ive never seen a rep alpina bumper, the only place i can think of is the main dealer £££££££££££££££££££££
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-August-2005 at 16:03
Yeah I don't really fancy going to a dealer - plus it'd probably be one of those Alpina chassis number only jobbies 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-August-2005 at 17:01
What's the idea? Maybe someone can suggest an alternative!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-August-2005 at 06:50
Lets just say, it needs to be an Alpina bumper, and involves a hacksaw, spraypaint and a big hammer 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-August-2005 at 17:00
Done some more searching - nobody even bothered to make a rep by the looks of it :-(

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-August-2005 at 17:12

Try Walloth und Nesch

Although they normally don't do much for the E34, they might just be able to help you out.

Or you could approach Alpina direct, given that their UK agent Sh*tners aren't interested in assisting cars over four years old.....

Download the the Alpina E34 catalogue (a PDF file) HERE

The spoiler is a "Type 690", and you can have it "unpainted" (part no: 41 00 691) or specify in single or metallic paint (41 00 045)



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25-August-2005 at 06:18
Thanks Ivan.

I've managed to track one down so will see how it goes - if not then i'll use one of the options you mentioned above.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-August-2005 at 04:25
Are Alpina still selling those E34 parts? Surely they
must be getting scarce by now. Is it better to contact
your local dealer for prices or do Alpina have their
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-August-2005 at 06:40

Originally posted by e34-520iSE e34-520iSE wrote:

Are Alpina still selling those E34 parts?

As far as I can see, Alpina maintain catalogues for cars if they still have stocks of parts for them. The only major model that they don't now have a catalogue for is their version of the E23 Seven.

Quote Surely they
must be getting scarce by now.

Quite possibly. Act now.....

Quote Is it better to contact
your local dealer for prices or do Alpina have their
own UK price list?

Depends on how helpful you think your local dealer is going to be. Just don't ask Sh*tners - they're not interested.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-August-2005 at 15:59

 

        Obtaining any parts for any alpina is brain damage . I recently refurbed and exported an e34 B10, the badges were u/s and a souvenir hunter had chawed the plaque, the car was on their system they knew it was kosher but still wanted copies of logbook, engine number, alpina number on head etc and photos of the car and engine ? . 2 months later i'm still waiting.   I can understand their reluctance to supply parts to scum who are trying to create  an ALPINA 316 but when the car is obviously legit whats the problem ?.  At their prices you'd think they'd welcome every victim.

Profit is more reasonable than justice.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-August-2005 at 17:52

Originally posted by Hiabboy Hiabboy wrote:

Obtaining any parts for any alpina is brain damage . ..... At their prices you'd think they'd welcome every victim.

That may explain why they've got so much stock left over.....


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-August-2005 at 15:28
Just to put another perspective on the Sytner comments, I have found them really helpful for parts for my 2000 B10 V8. The local BMW dealer was getting nowhere ordering replacement boot badges and eventually said they were no longer available, so after  5 weeks I phoned Sytner and they immediately gave me the correct part numbers and told me how the local BMW dealer could order them. I then went back to the local dealer and gave them the info, two weeks later they had them. I have also spoken to Alpina owners who have had problems getting BMW to do warranty work, and Sytner have offered to do it. In many cases you just have to know what can be done, be persistant and not take no for an answer.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-August-2005 at 15:57

Keep and eye on ebay.de, ive seen two now in the last cple of months, one was damaged and still seemed to make reasonable money

528 for now
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29-August-2005 at 05:46
Originally posted by NOISUFNOC NOISUFNOC wrote:

Keep and eye on ebay.de, ive seen two now in the last cple of months, one was damaged and still seemed to make reasonable money



I was looking at one on their last week, but the dosy German twonk never replied back to my e-mail asking how much postage would be, so I didn't bid.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30-August-2005 at 12:47
Check out Reuter Motorsport in Germany I know they do a lot of Alpina stuff for the E30... I'm pretty sure they sell Alpina bits for the E34 too... but can't be bothered babel-fishing the entire catalog to find out!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-September-2005 at 08:54
I called Alpina about a front spoiler for my (non-Alpina) E30 and they seemed quite happy to provide me with one without a logbook.....the only problem was the price!

I haven't had any luck with my E34 though...

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