Alpina....allowed?

[BATTLERATTLER]

FACT 1: So, I have a friend (it's actually really just me) who has Alpina wheels not yet on his car. The same thing can be said for the lip. He's also got the Alpina hood and trunk emblems and Alpina floor mats that came with the wheels.

FACT 2: Definitely noticing on this forum that there is consensus as to what is in good taste and what is not. For instance, I do understand why simply displaying the Alpina badge (in writing) on the trunk is not kosher.

DISCUSSION: So, I have all this stuff..but if I throw it all on, is it in good taste? I mean, what does a genuine Alpina E38 got anyway? :dunno

[sigtwenty]

What matters is that you like it.

Personally, If its not an alpina than no need for the badges. The rims are not in bad taste.

Think of a ricer. What's overboard and tacky? Stickers and badges.

[jhstealth]

Throw it on who cares. Just as long as u don't put on the ugly pin stripes

[bimmerfreak187]

i would throw everything on besides the emblems, but its your car so you can do whatever, i just hate those black m power emblems with a passion that people sometimes put on

[kooljess]

Your car, your stuff...just do it. Are you trying to make us happy or you happy? Can't please them all. Ask me how I know....LOL. Create your own personality.

[wastedincome]

:needpics :evil2

[mattwa]

I am not into badges, so I wouldn't.

But honestly, if you pay $1,500 for a front lip you should be able to drive around with a friggin neon sign on your roof without fear of ridicule.

[neep8]

As said before "what matters is that you like it", keep in mind though that the true Alpina e38 did not come with Alpina badges. So if you are going for a rep, put the BMW roundels back on.

Btw I say being friendly as I have the wheels and lip also.

[TheLadiesMan]

Just the 'Alpina' written on it
http://www.carsbase.com/photo/Alpina-B12_6_0_(E38)_mp233_pic_59284.jpg

I'd throw in the mats, but not the emblems because they serve no purpose. Other stickers like windshield stickers, maybe... just for style and form and it's not like they're re-badging the car. But that's just me. If you want the emblems on, thrown 'em on.

[BATTLERATTLER]

Yeah, I actually meant the Alpina roundels....that really should be the focus of this discussion. Technically, I wouldn't be adding anything...just replacing the bmw roundels with Alpina ones.

[kooljess]

Yeah, I actually meant the Alpina roundels....that really should be the focus of this discussion. Technically, I wouldn't be adding anything...just replacing the bmw roundels with Alpina ones.

I see nothing wrong with that at all. Do it already and enjoy.

[Thuppu]

Don't know about the emblems, but other wise, allowed... hmm. Can't say why..? :redspot

[DriftGirl]

what kind of man lets another man dictate what he does or doesnt like? Unless someone is paying for your car mods...Grow a pair and build your car the way you want. geez!

[MrCi]

what kind of man lets another man dictate what he does or doesnt like? Unless someone is paying for your car mods...Grow a pair and build your car the way you want. geez!

Pretty much. Who cares?

It's not like it's an M Badge :D

[S.Hafsmo]

It's accually not such a bad idea to ask around a bit before doing such mods. Your taste could change when you realize you're being a douche putting M-badges on your 316. ;)

[Tngearhart]

:lol

[BATTLERATTLER]

what kind of man lets another man dictate what he does or doesnt like? Unless someone is paying for your car mods...Grow a pair and build your car the way you want. geez!

wow...the totally unfounded assumption there is that I would let you dictate anything. But that's beside the point. Also beside the point is that you clearly and obviously insulted me by telling me I have no balls for absolutely no reason.

What is important is your realization that talking tough on an internet chat room is not healthy. You should deal with you anger...there's no reason to get mad at the computer. Perhaps try the forum below...why not? maybe it can help you to resolve these personal issues you are clearly having.

http://www.ventyouranger.com/forum/

And by all means, please respond in turn so we can continue to have this productive conversation (that's sarcastic)

[IcemanBHE]

:dunno:

Looks fine to me.

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0246.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0253.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0261.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0263.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/SSPX0088.jpg

[COOPERDB]

:dunno:

Looks fine to me.

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0246.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0253.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0261.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0263.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/SSPX0088.jpg


Looks fine to me too ---


This country was founded on the principle called "Freedom of Speech"

which also covers "Freedom of Expression" ---


Just look at the INCREDIBLE CREATION that is the vision of ALPINE 7EVEN ---


He has a beautiful work of art that is extremely unique ---


In fact - He has two of them ---


Change your car to look the way you want and if you decide that you are

not as thrilled with it as you thought you would be ---


Change it to any other vision you may have ---


Or at the very least - Change it back to the way it was ---


But please - No "M7" theme with all the "Bullitt Proof Goodies" ---


And then post some pictures - Please ---


ENJOY - I DO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Alpine 7even]

:dunno:

Looks fine to me.

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0246.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0253.jpg

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy233/IcemanBHE/1999BMW740i/DSCN0261.jpg

Who's is that? That thing is so rediculous. Something tells me they really want an alpina 7. Lol call it a feeling.

And thanks cooper for the kind words!

[neep8]

See this is what I don't get, we all tell people "it does not matter and that's it's your car do what you want", then I see things like "just don't put the M7 on it or the M badge all together.

I personally don't care what anyone does to their car, I think it is their choice yet I also don't see why some "fake badges or roundels are ok and some are not. Please don't go into the whole "there never was a M7" thing, as I am well aware.

[S.Hafsmo]

The problem with M-badges vs. Alpina details, is that the Alpina details (lip, wheels, etc.), you install because you think they make your car look better. The M-badges isn't fitted because the owner think the car looks better, it's fittet to make people think you have an M-car.

[AquilaBMW]

I am not into badges, so I wouldn't.

But honestly, if you pay $1,500 for a front lip you should be able to drive around with a friggin neon sign on your roof without fear of ridicule.


So................................................ .................................................. .......... Looking at your Signature Pic with those wheels, can we expect a HUGE neon sign on your roof soon? :evil2 :D J/K

[neep8]

The problem with M-badges vs. Alpina details, is that the Alpina details (lip, wheels, etc.), you install because you think they make your car look better. The M-badges isn't fitted because the owner think the car looks better, it's fittet to make people think you have an M-car.

That is understood, as stated before though the actual e38 Alpina's did not come with the Alpina roundels.

I am no purist by any means, I have the Alpina goodies also.

[mattwa]

So................................................ .................................................. .......... Looking at your Signature Pic with those wheels, can we expect a HUGE neon sign on your roof soon? :evil2 :D J/K

Waiting for Kooljess to go nationwide so I can get some Society of Sevens roundels for the hood and decklid :)

[S.Hafsmo]

That is understood, as stated before though the actual e38 Alpina's did not come with the Alpina roundels.

I am no purist by any means, I have the Alpina goodies also.

That's true, but if the OP likes the way the roundels look, why not? I've got black roundels on my car. Don't know why, though. They were like that when I bought the car. :)

[voodoomelon]

I mean, what does a genuine Alpina E38 got anyway? :dunno

5.7l and 6.0l V12s producing up to 430bhp. :D

[COOPERDB]

See this is what I don't get, we all tell people "it does not matter and that's it's your car do what you want", then I see things like "just don't put the M7 on it or the M badge all together.

I personally don't care what anyone does to their car, I think it is their choice yet I also don't see why some "fake badges or roundels are ok and some are not. Please don't go into the whole "there never was a M7" thing, as I am well aware.


Hey - I said Please ---


The problem with M-badges vs. Alpina details, is that the Alpina details (lip, wheels, etc.), you install because you think they make your car look better. The M-badges isn't fitted because the owner think the car looks better, it's fittet to make people think you have an M-car.


http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1816052

[barnz67]

Let me get the wheels if you don't want to hear what others will say. lol.. no really I would use everything but the alpina since its not a true alpina. just my $.01 (its a recession) lol....

[neep8]

Hey - I said Please ---


The problem with M-badges vs. Alpina details, is that the Alpina details (lip, wheels, etc.), you install because you think they make your car look better. The M-badges isn't fitted because the owner think the car looks better, it's fittet to make people think you have an M-car.


http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1816052


LOL, I was not directing it towards you at all, yet it was just a general question. I personally would not do the M or M7 badge, but if what we say is true then if the guy who owns the car in the link likes it then who are we to say otherwise, regardless if the person actually cares our opinions or not?

[mattwa]

The guy I bought my car from had put an M7 badge on it. He put //M everywhere he could. He's not a bad guy, he just thought it was cool. It was his car.

Tell you what, though. It gets a lot of attention if you're into that sort of thing. Before I got the badge off I couldn't park anywhere without someone asking me if it was really an M7.

[IcemanBHE]

Who's is that? That thing is so rediculous. Something tells me they really want an alpina 7. Lol call it a feeling.

One of mine. Got a problem with it? Didnt think so.

[DieselGhost]

The guy I bought my car from had put an M7 badge on it. He put //M everywhere he could. He's not a bad guy, he just thought it was cool. It was his car.

Tell you what, though. It gets a lot of attention if you're into that sort of thing. Before I got the badge off I couldn't park anywhere without someone asking me if it was really an M7.

These rims in your sig are not working for me...

E38 should have 20" Softline rims.... nothing else....

[Alpine 7even]

One of mine. Got a problem with it? Didnt think so.

The mats are abit much don't you think? Also the trunk spoiler sits on it oddly. Like its too far back.... As for having an issue with it, no not all. It's not my car lol.

[IcemanBHE]

Another douchy comment from the master.

You should revise your avatar text.

The purpose of this forum is to help others, not make snide comments.

I personally dont mind what you think about my car. Ive never publicly stated that I HATE your front bumper/spoiler nightmare...but whatever.

Oops.

Your a BMW tech you said....lets put that to use helping people please.

[stephen325]

IMO, extra badging is a step backwards, adds clutter. I already want to get rid of current badges, not add more.

But it's your car, do what makes you happy.

[Alpine 7even]

Another douchy comment from the master.

You should revise your avatar text.

The purpose of this forum is to help others, not make snide comments.

I personally dont mind what you think about my car. Ive never publicly stated that I HATE your front bumper/spoiler nightmare...but whatever.

Oops.

Your a BMW tech you said....lets put that to use helping people please.

Hahaha did I touch a nerve there chief? Lol. It's cool if you don't like my bumper. I didn't make it for you, and custom fabricating a one off bumper is completely different than putting fake badges and gaudy floor mats in a car. Besides. I have close to 10 pages of praise about my bumper so I'm happy with it. :redspot. And me giving my opinion about your car was, in fact, me only trying to help you out :).

And how are you going to say we shouldn't make snide comments and than make a snide comment? Maybe someone should ask Kevlar to explain to you how moderating works because maybe you haven't quite figured that whole "hypercritical statement" thing out yet.

Also I'm not the master, I'm the King and or godfather. Hahaha

Anyway, rims and the lip I think are nice! I wouldn't mind having a set of softlines as winter rims!

[stephen325]

http://thumbs.newschoolers.com/index.php?src=http://www.newcomicreviews.com/temp/familyguy/BA-ZING.gif&size=200x300


Except softlines deserve better than winter wheels. ;)

[Alpine 7even]

True!

[2000bmwe38]

I love this thread! Ha ha

[MrCi]

IMO, extra badging is a step backwards, adds clutter. I already want to get rid of current badges, not add more.

But it's your car, do what makes you happy.
I like badges, for one. When I do find the appropriate AC Schnitzer badging and pinstripe, I will put it on, for example, and I don't really care what others think. People hate the striping, in general. See if I care.

OP shouldn't care either. Heck, if he wants to slap M badges, neon wheels, stick-on vents, whatever. It's his car, he should do it so that it's aesthetically pleasing to him.

[IcemanBHE]

Hahaha did I touch a nerve there chief Nope. My point is...everytime I see that abhoration...I DONT COMMENT. You should try it sometime.



Maybe someone should ask Kevlar to explain to you how moderating works because maybe you haven't quite figured that whole "hypercritical statement" thing out yet.

Please god. Please please please....please...I hope YOU contact him.

Please rat on me. Please....

[Alpine 7even]

Nope. My point is...everytime I see that abhoration...I DONT COMMENT. You should try it sometime.




Please god. Please please please....please...I hope YOU contact him.

Please rat on me. Please....
:lol

[mattwa]

You know how sometimes women will talk smack about other women's hair, or shoes, or whatever, and you have no idea what any of it means because it looked fine to you?

Next time that happens, think back to this thread. Same thing, different context.

[AquilaBMW]

[QUOTE=Alpine 7even;24893731]Hahaha did I touch a nerve there chief? Lol. It's cool if you don't like my bumper. I didn't make it for you, and custom fabricating a one off bumper ....../QUOTE]

Sorry buddy, no longer a one-off. Found this the other day.... :dunno:

http://www.raceappealkits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_71

[mattwa]

Hamman did a looooong time ago.

[Alpine 7even]

[QUOTE=Alpine 7even;24893731]Hahaha did I touch a nerve there chief? Lol. It's cool if you don't like my bumper. I didn't make it for you, and custom fabricating a one off bumper ....../QUOTE]

Sorry buddy, no longer a one-off. Found this the other day.... :dunno:

http://www.raceappealkits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_71

Sweet! That's takes car of my rear bumper headache. Side skirts I don't know about.. Thanks for the link!

[SEVEN40iL]

^ Those pics are directly from Mike's (BMW5868) place of business.

I would ask the vendor to send you pics of their own to see if they actually carry them

[Alpine 7even]

For sure.

[AquilaBMW]

^ Those pics are directly from Mike's (BMW5868) place of business.

I would ask the vendor to send you pics of their own to see if they actually carry them


Interesting, best to check as suggested above.

[Thuppu]

Almost like to say a M5-style bumper doesn't suit a seven in any conditions, but I don't say it... oops... I'm not in for the badge thing either, so we are even. :D

[Alpine 7even]

Really....this look bad to you? Like honestly no bs. You don't like it? Lol NUTS! Total looney tunes, I'm telling you!
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3199/img042611.jpg

[Thuppu]

I don't say it's ugly. It's quite nice in some way, but it reminds me of the 5:er. And on other hand, the 7:en havn't came with a M-style bumper so it's always get me thinking of a custom job. Not that it's something wrong with that. It's just not my cup of tea.

[2000bmwe38]

I like it! Alpine keep it up man, I appreciate you thinking out of the box, im even thinking of doing something different with my front just because the alpina lip is so played out now, so not sure what ill do yet, but something different for sure

[Alpine 7even]

I like it! Alpine keep it up man, I appreciate you thinking out of the box, im even thinking of doing something different with my front just because the alpina lip is so played out now, so not sure what ill do yet, but something different for sure

^^^My thought when I started the project!


I don't say it's ugly. It's quite nice in some way, but it reminds me of the 5:er. And on other hand, the 7:en havn't came with a M-style bumper so it's always get me thinking of a custom job. Not that it's something wrong with that. It's just not my cup of tea.

It's cool. I understand not everyone will fully LOVE it. As long as you think it's nice I'm good. :alright

[BATTLERATTLER]

Interesting....thanks....just as I suspected, Alpina roundels are douchbaggy....I still may do it though.

[dazednkenfused]

I say do whatever you want and feel that it represents you. Don't believe it, just look at my car. =)

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1879535

[SEVEN40iL]

I say do whatever you want and feel that it represents you. Don't believe it, just look at my car. =)

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1879535

+1

Do what YOU want to YOUR car!

[Strahan]

I've always felt it's a bit meh to put on performance related badging if you don't have the actual performance goods to back it up. I don't care what anyone does to their car, but for me personally I wouldn't put on an Alpina badge unless I swapped one of their drivelines. Same with an M badge, or Dinan badge. I'd be embarrassed if I went to a show and someone got all excited at my Alpina then popped the hood and saw the plain Jane M62 sitting there hehe.



IMO, extra badging is a step backwards, adds clutter. I already want to get rid of current badges, not add more.

Ditto. First thing I do when I get a car is yank badges.

[BATTLERATTLER]

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250146

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJStBzVdLqM&NR=1