Since when did BMW endorse them, or any one else for that matter??!!

Neema · 06-18-2007, 02:38 AM

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NoTrash · 06-18-2007, 02:39 AM

couple years ago they had an alpina z8 too......not really much of a big deal.

Neema · 06-18-2007, 02:52 AM

Well I always knew that there companies like alpina, dinan, hamann, ACS, and so on....... But I always figured that they were on their own, and that BMW would never endorse them becuase I mean after all, BMW is BMW and those companies are separate entities. So it was strange to see an alipina car on BMW's website. I dont see Brabus cars on Mercedes' website, or Lingenfelter on Chevy, Mansory on Bently, Astin, or Rolls Royce, or anyone else's private tuning companies on the auto makers websites or in their ads

Neema · 06-18-2007, 02:57 AM

Its also strange for me to see BMW with Dinan for example becuase it kinda goes against BMW. I mean its great and all, but why would BMW want to support a company that is changing what BMW puts out as thier own car and claims to be the perfect car and "the ultimate driving machine." I figured that BMW would feel like their cars shouldnt be tamperd with, or that if anyone is going to make a 500hp M3 or a supercharged 7 series, that it should be BMW themselves and not dinan, acs, or whoever. Do you see what Im saying?

E90Fleet · 06-18-2007, 02:57 AM

Alpina has worked with BMW for many many many years

A number of BMW models, dating back many generations\, have used Alpina designed parts/systems. A recent example is the X5 4.8is engine, which was a Alpina design based on the BMW 4.4. Another was the Legendary E30 333i, developed here in South Africa by BMW Motorsport and Alpina.

As far as I can remember, Alpina cars have always retained their full BMW warranty in Germany

E90Fleet · 06-18-2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

Well I always knew that there companies like alpina, dinan, hamann, ACS, and so on....... But I always figured that they were on their own, and that BMW would never endorse them becuase I mean after all, BMW is BMW and those companies are separate entities. So it was strange to see an alipina car on BMW's website. I dont see Brabus cars on Mercedes' website, or Lingenfelter on Chevy, Mansory on Bently, Astin, or Rolls Royce, or anyone else's private tuning companies on the auto makers websites or in their ads

Wasnt AMG a tuner, like ACS, which then became part of Mercedes

ACS is also partly owned by BMW

vAnt826 · 06-18-2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Alpina has worked with BMW for many many many years

A number of BMW models, dating back many generations\, have used Alpina designed parts/systems. A recent example is the X5 4.8is engine, which was a Alpina design based on the BMW 4.4. Another was the Legendary E30 333i, developed here in South Africa by BMW Motorsport and Alpina.

As far as I can remember, Alpina cars have always retained their full BMW warranty in Germany

Wow! I did not know the 4.8i was Alpina designed.

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Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Well I always knew that there companies like alpina, dinan, hamann, ACS, and so on....... But I always figured that they were on their own, and that BMW would never endorse them becuase I mean after all, BMW is BMW and those companies are separate entities. So it was strange to see an alipina car on BMW's website. I dont see Brabus cars on Mercedes' website, or Lingenfelter on Chevy, Mansory on Bently, Astin, or Rolls Royce, or anyone else's private tuning companies on the auto makers websites or in their ads __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Its also strange for me to see BMW with Dinan for example becuase it kinda goes against BMW. I mean its great and all, but why would BMW want to support a company that is changing what BMW puts out as thier own car and claims to be the perfect car and "the ultimate driving machine." I figured that BMW would feel like their cars shouldnt be tamperd with, or that if anyone is going to make a 500hp M3 or a supercharged 7 series, that it should be BMW themselves and not dinan, acs, or whoever. Do you see what Im saying? __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Alpina has worked with BMW for many many many years A number of BMW models, dating back many generations\, have used Alpina designed parts/systems. A recent example is the X5 4.8is engine, which was a Alpina design based on the BMW 4.4. Another was the Legendary E30 333i, developed here in South Africa by BMW Motorsport and Alpina. As far as I can remember, Alpina cars have always retained their full BMW warranty in Germany __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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