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James is great, he's a master at live taxidermy, so you're in good hands

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Brent perhaps at @BM WORLD or Ray @HELLBM

Seen this car many times over the years. Always well kept. Seems way too cheap. 1989 BMW 535i Alpina B10 https://www.trademe.co.nz/4686601122

James is a great mechanic The 130 has got to be the easiest car he engineers - check out his YouTube https://youtube.com/@swiftdb4

Know the car well and the owner. You're more than fine. PS yes he is one of the OG administrators on here.

I'd suggest going with a DMF and OE clutch setup for a Sunday driver you want to keep enjoyable. Coding a manual conversion on the earlier E39s is a little more of a nuisance than the later vehicles as you have to deal with ZCS coding strings. You'll need the standard coding tools (NCS Expert, WinKFP) along with Zeko to aid with adjusting your ZCS string; update the ZCS string to remove the auto, write it to cluster and EWS, factory code cluster, EWS, ASC/DSC, PDC (if fitted) and then update the DME to ZB 7539328 (or 7539336 for EU2 emissions standard) and reset adaptions.

It hasn't sold yet. Problem is, I can't decide if I want to keep going with it.

Probably a high ranking Mason.

Hey guys, Just wanted to update this, I've purchased this car - it needs some TLC but it has been very well taken care of mechanically (BM Workshop history) previous owner is an absolute legend and BMW enthusiast with a wealth of knowledge. I will admit it took some convincing for him to sell the car but happy i got it over the line.

This is a fine car. Owned by a friend who I met over 20 years ago when I bought a lovely 535is from him. An enthusiast who gave me so much knowledge about the brand from the 70's and 80's. He has had some fabulous cars from that period. I saw this car on the courtyard at Clark's in Parnell in 2000. Lovely car - Ex Sytner Alpina car - their agents in the UK. Drove it many years ago - incredible handling - truly belied its mileage. Special car from that era when Alpina was making cars as good or better than BMW M. Never had Alpina decals. Not sure why.