My Alpina B6 replica (new trackday pics on page 5)
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MikeG
Anders,
You're right. Yours is a 323 on steroids. Can't imagine what the big six drives like. Would be fun to try though.
BMW NA never brought in the 323. The ones that are in the country were imported privately or through some Gray Marketers who adapted them to meet federal standards. There were no sixes in a 3 until 1985 when the 325E was introduced. Specially tuned to meet emissions and fuel standards at the time. Most cars brought in had Air and an automatic, both of which suck a lot of power.
We finally got the 325i in 1987 along with the M3.
The 4 cylinder was brought back in the E30 in 1990 and the 318is was a great car.
The E 36 had a four for a while, which was finally dropped. No more 4 cylinder engines for BMW through BMW NA.
I've had friends who had examples of all those E 30s and they were all fun to drive.
Best,
Mike
You're right. Yours is a 323 on steroids. Can't imagine what the big six drives like. Would be fun to try though.
BMW NA never brought in the 323. The ones that are in the country were imported privately or through some Gray Marketers who adapted them to meet federal standards. There were no sixes in a 3 until 1985 when the 325E was introduced. Specially tuned to meet emissions and fuel standards at the time. Most cars brought in had Air and an automatic, both of which suck a lot of power.
We finally got the 325i in 1987 along with the M3.
The 4 cylinder was brought back in the E30 in 1990 and the 318is was a great car.
The E 36 had a four for a while, which was finally dropped. No more 4 cylinder engines for BMW through BMW NA.
I've had friends who had examples of all those E 30s and they were all fun to drive.
Best,
Mike
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So there you have it guys...
Todays history lesson on BMW NA!!
Well MikeG - I learned something new today - thanx...
If you ever end up in Denmark, I'll treat you to a blast in my Alpina rep.
Todays history lesson on BMW NA!!
Well MikeG - I learned something new today - thanx...
If you ever end up in Denmark, I'll treat you to a blast in my Alpina rep.
OO=00=OO
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
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Mat (of e30 fame)
Well, Anders' B6 is an e21 on steroids; I don't know about a 323i anymore! The M30 is completely different, I have a 2.8l M30 in my e12, and even that engine is a world of difference from the M20 with its 135Kw. You and me can only imagine what the 160Kw 3.5 will do in an e21!MikeG wrote: You're right. Yours is a 323 on steroids. Can't imagine what the big six drives like.
Its something I'd like to try one day.........
Cheers
Mathew
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MikeG
323 on Steroids
Niall and Anders both have some serious power in their E21s.
Would be a blast to actually see the vehicles and go for a run.
Keep 'em going guys!
Mike
Would be a blast to actually see the vehicles and go for a run.
Keep 'em going guys!
Mike
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Mat (of e30 fame)
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Well Niall, I might be the daddy right now, but it seems like you're soon gonna be the granddaddy...

OO=00=OO
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
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- Location: Flensburg in Zee Vaterland
My Alpina B6 replica (new pics on page 5...)
Some new pics from a trackday with BMW Club Denmark on Sturup Raceway on the 26th April...
Me at full blast in my 3,5 liter Alpina replica.

Slightly sideways powering out of this corner...

Right hand turn and then brake hard for the hairpin!

Sharp turn-in...


Check out the pics of some of the other BMW's at the trackday:
http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601
Me at full blast in my 3,5 liter Alpina replica.

Slightly sideways powering out of this corner...

Right hand turn and then brake hard for the hairpin!

Sharp turn-in...


Check out the pics of some of the other BMW's at the trackday:
http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601
OO=00=OO
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
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If you come to Lelystad in September, can I get the same treatment?E21Dane wrote:So there you have it guys...
Todays history lesson on BMW NA!!![]()
Well MikeG - I learned something new today - thanx...
If you ever end up in Denmark, I'll treat you to a blast in my Alpina rep.
Nice pics of the track day as well!
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Still not totally sure that I will be at Lelystad Robert...
But if I am, I promise you a ride a the ol' girl...
But if I am, I promise you a ride a the ol' girl...
OO=00=OO
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
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MikeG
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WAAUUUUUUWWW!!!
My ol' Alpina replica has had more than 2000 views now!!!
Amazing....
My ol' Alpina replica has had more than 2000 views now!!!
Amazing....
OO=00=OO
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot
BMW-regards,
Anders.
Previously owned E21s:
'82 BMW 323i Alpina B6 3,5 rep.
'82 BMW 323i Edition S
Currently own:
'72 BMW 2002 - Agavegrün
'73 BMW 2002 - Veronarot
'74 BMW 3.0S - Polarissilber
'85 BMW 325e - Karminrot