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7 hours ago, Michael. said:

Do they modify the engines much to handle the supercharger?

They do modify aspects dependant on which model. Fairly minor on this one, Overall I thought this motor would be a bit fragile but all the forums seem to say it’s ok. Wiki data

Alpina B5 S

At the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show (IIA), Alpina presented the revised B5 S. ^[44]

Engine

The motor's combustion process was optimized by changing the camshaft. This resulted in a significantly lower exhaust gas temperature, which is the basis for the performance increase. The power of the 4.4-liter V8 was thus increased by 22 kW (30 PS; 30 hp) to 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp). The torque increased by 25 N⋅m (18 ft⋅lbf) to 725 N⋅m (535 ft⋅lbf). The B5 S takes the sprint to 100 km / h in 4.6s; The top speed increases to 317 km/h (197 mph).^[41]

Transmission

One innovation is the ZF six-speed Sport-Switch-Tronic transmission. The switching time was reduced by 50% compared to the predecessor. The reaction time is 1/10 s. In manual mode, the driving feeling is similar to the shift dynamics of a dual clutch transmission.

Chassis

A further feature is the EDC suspension tuning with the company Sachs Race Engineering.

Technical Data

Alpinas are the GT versions of BMWs top models under harder M cars, generally as fast but usually auto and more refined ride. B5 and  some brilliant B7s over the years, including a 6l E38. well worth a you tube trip.

id probably take this B5 over an M5 but that edge in the M5 is hard to go past ... one of each then 

Spent a good chunk of today on the 750, Avin Avant 3 device headunit was to be installed and three quarters sorted but need another type of cable to the boot, so ordered that as well.

Got the reversing camera in and cabling for that sorted. Cable should be here next week and then it can be finished up.

In sorting the camera cabling all the back seats have been out and tidy up etc, thanks for the $2 Dave

Replaced the rear door sun blind.

Cleaned all the door cards and front seats, mixed a light blue and black leather dies to a nice colour and got the fronts coloured up and looking sharp. Door cards all tided up as well.  Really pleased how it’s going, when the rears are back in they will be done as well.

plenty of vacuuming under and around the inside, looking good all round.

Cabin air filters replaced.

Was up and under the rear end looking for a vibration, nothing spotted but the disk brake dust cover being really close to the rotor. See what happens with it.

Few issues with the window washers so pulled the front fender inside guard off and checked through then discovered a leak coming out the base of the bonnet when pumping so will sort that when I swap the bonnet out, collecting a spare from Dave tomorrow that’s at the freight company. Still a good clean up under there is always a good thing.

few pics of progress on the leather colouring, will post some more when the Avin unit is in (pre colouring ones at the bottom)

Hardwired the Radar Detector also, definitely need that in this !

20 hours ago, NUSTAD said:

Cool will bring my e38 to the next Sunday catch up to compare notes.

Hopefully it’s on

Quite different experience, the 750 is far more relaxed overall. Smooth, quieter and the comfort option.

I think the rear diff ratio makes a massive difference, the 740 is 3.15 and the 750 is 2.8 I think... 

off the mark the 740 would be first abut the 750 would run it down

i love them both for different reasons.

sound wise both are stock and pretty quiet. The V12 is just lovely even if muted. The V8 cause you tend to rev it is probably noisier but again a lovely burble.

happy if you want to experience them one day, hit me up ? 

Looking for this also ....

Just now, NUSTAD said:

Cool - good outcome for all.  Hope to see it sometime.  It is a lot of car for the money!

Be at the next Sunday meet 

Today is a good day.

Travelled down to see Dave and take ownership of his very special E38. 1 of only 113 RHD facelifts made, with 24 being individuals.

car is really in great shape and Dave has completed lots of work to get it from where it was to a reliable runner.

in saying that a few battery issues on start up LOL but that looks more like a faulty new battery.

Trip back to Auckland now, having a lot of fun for the first few hundred kms.

Promised to Dave to keep it stock and if the time ever comes give him first right of refusal to repurchase.

Now to carry on the journey and tidy up the bodywork issues.

New front bumper required, doesn’t look worth recovering.

basic paint tidy up and re-spray in the same colour. (Looking for good spot in Auckland for this guys)

Sympathetic upgrade of the radio and music space.

interior colour touch up of the blue to restore

new door card for the drivers door, don’t think that’s recoverable either but we’ll see.

God I love these cars and this one tops it off.

Did I say today was a good day?

picture taken half way home at Taumarunui last night (sad looking Audi next to it keeps sneaking in for the pictures... in for nose correction next week by the way, thanks to a rather high bump stop)

I have to say that Dave has requested first option of buy back if the time comes for it to part company with me. 

Pleasure to take over the ownership of this fine beastmate, thanks. I’m sure the driveway will feel pretty different for a while.

loving the first few hundred kms on the way back to Auckland, second half of the trip today.

car will get some bodywork finishing to take the work Dave started onwards.

will be a stock look and feel all the way

Today has been a good day (for me)

looks like a CO sensor issue, nothing major by the looks of it, scanned P2098, we’ll see ....

57 minutes ago, TermiPeteNZ said:

Congrats Brent - good to have it moved promptly to a keen buyer.

Wasn't a guy from Welly/the Hutt was it?

Guy from out west picked it up, bloody things got a CEL now Lol! I’ll get it scanned and see what’s up

Trade me sale, was priced to sell. Nice guy keen on his Bimmers.

I’m not one to squeeze the last dollar when passing a car on, so it’s nice to quit quickly  

Sold, paid and collected. Must have been to cheap :>

Yes, piss poor gramer. No excuse really

Well best not to mess with the boss when it comes down to it.

yeah @TermiPeteNZ Auckland’s tracking well cheers 

Consensus is a great car/ combo, come on who wants it?

The boss has decided she wants a bigger car and the 130 will be sold.

LCI version with CIC HDD I drive. Rear to have with sunroof it seems.

Polished, sealer on paint is good for a year, cabin & air filters all changed, serviced at 118ks

120 Ks, $11k for bimmersport interest. Will hit trademe at the weekend.

Based in Bombay now, new plate is LFQ954.

Cons. 2 minor spots of clear coat pealing around roof rack areas in gutter.

Righto, the boss has decided that a 130 is not for her, 

‘To Small, I like the size of the E38 or the Audi now’

so its Off for sale, will be posted in the sale thread $11,000 for a quick sale. 120ks now

I’d look at a 740 or 728 E38, there a great drive, but I’m biased. More Refined version of your E39

I believe the electrics on this are stupid complex for the time as it was very advanced for 2001 when it came out and are a bit of a time boom. Heard some horror stories on multiple ecu and modules needing replacing just to diagnose issues and that was from a trained BMW spanned man.

That said, if it works today and it’s cheap, if it dies you can bin it, probably a good long distance ride, if you get there.

That’s a sharp price for sure, real beast as you say some compromises to a M5 but includes a couple of holidays to the Caribbean as change

Perfect thanks Warren, I got your details on PM, will send through my delivery info

Sounds fair, should go good in the E38, same architecture for wiring. Lock me in. PM your details for payment, address is Auckland 

Good luck mate, it’ll happen

Ive been looking at this myself also, seems like a genuine hybrid BMW alternative. Low l per 100ks if you can keep in EV distance to work and back, the range in EV is still limited but an attractive option with the Petrol, 8 Spd auto and overall pretty solid performance from the you tube reviews.

if you drive generically out of ev, overseas mph seems to be around 30mpg for the old school so you would want it to cover your commute or most of your daily driving I would think.