Alpina B6S cabriolet

[rayyan171]

One of the best looking alpina's made, definitely gives the newer generations a run for its money.

[Philv8s]

There maybe 2 of the 3 UK cars at the Aston Martin SS next week....

[Philv8s]

I’ve had a busy month so far. A reassuringly large box arrived with new Alpina shocks, springs and bushes to be fitted soon as after nearly 120k miles the original items are probably not quite box fresh anymore.


I also attended Bimmerfest in Holland this weekend and was fortunate enough to be asked to show the car in the main exhibition which was a great treat for the car.
The car performed faultlessly for the whole trip and even returned an amazing 26mpg over the 700 miles travelled.

[LanceRS]

Loving the stripes.

[joefraser]

Such a cool car, I love the 6 series and the alpina variant even more so!

[rayyan171]

Are the shocks the Adaptive Drive shocks? Assuming that it is as the Alpina must have been highly specced from factory.

[Philv8s]

The EDC shocks are standard equipment on the ‘S’ model.

[Chestrockwell]

Just caught up on this thread, that’s a effing stunning machine! It really must be priceless to you. Your carcoon made me crack up in laughter, with a car like that, I’d want to put it in my living room

[Legacywr]

Just selling my B3S, could you remind me who you used to recolour your leather?

[Philv8s]

Legacywr said:

Just selling my B3S, could you remind me who you used to recolour your leather?

I used a place called the leather repair company, I think they have franchises around the UK.

Edited by Philv8s on Tuesday 23 July 15:31

[Court_S]

This is lovely. It looked gorgeous at the Hedgehog a few weeks ago; the bonnet is indeed a work of art. It’s condition certainly belies it’s mileage.

[355spiderguy]

Chestrockwell said:

Just caught up on this thread, that’s a effing stunning machine! It really must be priceless to you.

+1

lovely motor in stunning condition.

[D4MJT]

I’m not ordinarily an Alpina fan really, I find the styling quite awkward, but that is bloody lovely. And in superb condition. The interior looks incredible.

[Philv8s]

Chestrockwell said:

Your carcoon made me crack up in laughter, with a car like that, I’d want to put it in my living room

I think SWMBO would have something to say about the living room idea, I would love it there of course mind! The Carcoon is the next best thing for the old girl though.

[Philv8s]

I finally got my suspension refresh sorted and had all the tracking and alignment sorted at the same time,
Went to the Silverstone classic but it was a bit damp but a good day none the less. I also went to the BMW national festival at Gaydon again and had another go at the concours. I managed a 3rd place trophy this year so gives me room to improve for next year (must try harder).
Another 6 series owner (Faraz) took a nice pic of the car in the rain.
Running out of jobs to do on the car now which I guess is a good thing. Been faultless now for ages (touch wood) and am enjoying just driving it, not bored of the power yet either which can still surprise me sometimes.

Edited by Philv8s on Thursday 15th August 12:00

[Philv8s]

[RazerSauber]

Absolutely stunning car. Must be nice to have something with M6 performance and not having to worry constantly about that V10 engine?

[Philv8s]

Well, like any other performance car these are not without faults but I feel more confident with this engine and transmission than the V10/SMG combo that’s for sure.
Being much less thirsty then the V10 makes it an easier car to live with practically and financially on a day to day basis also.

[Philv8s]

Had a great trip around some great Welsh roads with a super rare B5 touring in tow.

Edited by Philv8s on Sunday 25th August 09:27

[robmarrs]

RazerSauber said:

Absolutely stunning car. Must be nice to have something with M6 performance and not having to worry constantly about that V10 engine?

However we do constantly worry about the supercharger, luckily Phil has a new one!