[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by rogerthat00

ah...thanks, I feel better

Should consider a custom FOB for your B8; it makes it stand out compared to all the regular BMW fobs compared to the Alpina logo'd fob.

You can color match it, change it around or even put the Alpina logo int he center (color or like I did). I am getting an Alpine White with white interior, so of course, I went this route.

It's a special project I am working to present to Alpina, can cover more of that later. :-)

[rogerthat00]

Originally Posted by jajja

Should consider a custom FOB for your B8; it makes it stand out compared to all the regular BMW fobs compared to the Alpina logo'd fob.

You can color match it, change it around or even put the Alpina logo int he center (color or like I did). I am getting an Alpine White with white interior, so of course, I went this route.

It's a special project I am working to present to Alpina, can cover more of that later. :-)

would love an update once you present to Alpina!

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by rogerthat00

would love an update once you present to Alpina!

Will keep you posted. also curious how BMW owning ALpina now, how that will change the game, more changes? more upgrades? I will see what i can find out.

[JellyStyle]

Guys,

Anyone with a 2022 or 2023 Alpina B8, do you know what other cars share the same brake components? I know its not the M8, cause our rear rotors are bigger, was maybe told that it was the 840i, I need to find out these measurements in order to shop wheels, as no one has details on the B8.

[michiganave]

Originally Posted by jajja

Guys,

Anyone with a 2022 or 2023 Alpina B8, do you know what other cars share the same brake components? I know its not the M8, cause our rear rotors are bigger, was maybe told that it was the 840i, I need to find out these measurements in order to shop wheels, as no one has details on the B8.

I tried this too. These brakes are bespoke unfortunately, so nothing else you can test fit. So I just went with two sets of Alpina 20s and powder coated them.

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by michiganave

I tried this too. These brakes are bespoke unfortunately, so nothing else you can test fit. So I just went with two sets of Alpina 20s and powder coated them.

Why not measure out the rotor/brake calipers and then go with a wheel they can build around them? The issue i have is just needing the measurements so that people have good clearance numbers.. Thoughts?

The calipers are Bespoke? the rotors are the same as the M840i, i do not think Alpina made special calipers for the B8, i think its just a colored version not a bespoke.

[rogerthat00]

just got word I have a production number for my B8! Only allocation for my dealer for 2023 now the wait begins!

It seems most order the Alpina blue or green, but I just wasn't a fan and went with Skyscraper Grey. What color is/will y'alls be?

[dhoggm3]

So my B8 has been "Ready for Transport" for about a week now. I'm speculating that will remain the case until it goes to Alpina, gets reworked, and comes back to BMW, and gets on a train for Bremerhaven.

Does anyone have the straight scoop on this? Am I looking at weeks? Months? Just trying to get some info. Thanks!

[mercer@251]

B8 spent about one month in the Ready for Transport state before moving to Awaiting Carrier Assignment which just happened this morning.

[dhoggm3]

Originally Posted by mercer@251

B8 spent about one month in the Ready for Transport state before moving to Awaiting Carrier Assignment which just happened this morning.

Thank you, that's about what I expected. I think that's the time it takes Alpina to do their magic, but I'm only speculating. Congrats (I think) on yours being completed (I think).

[JellyStyle]

Anyone wants the M-drilled rotors to look better behind the wheels.
Here ya go; it took me a ton of time to work with Alpina Germany and also some friends in the right place to get this.

M performance Drilled – 395mmF / 398mm R

Front 34-10-6-887-657 and 34-10-6-887-658 - $435.01
Rear 34-20-6-896-221 and 34-20-6-896-222 - $333.10

Best pricing on parts from BMW, hands down, is here (shocking i know, its a dealer, but they offer better pricing on any OEM part i need and no one on the entire internet can even come close, no clue how they do it, with free shipping too)

The drilled M rotors total from https://www.genuinebmwminiparts.com are $1,569.22 to your door. Its about the same price that Alpina charges for this upgrade.

For anyone that wants to know what you can get from Alpina that you cannot get here.. Use Google Translate if you are curious.. There is other options, but this is what i saw I wanted but cant get here.

21CSS - ALPINA CLASSIC 21" Schmiederad, lackiert in Schwarz (other colors too)
7M9 - Shadow Line Hochglanz mit erweiterten Umfängen.
453 - Aktive Sitzbelüftung vorn
1AL3 - Lenkrad Ausführung in ALPINA LAVALINA, nach Kundenwunsch
1ASW - SWITCH-TRONIC Schaltwippen aus Vollaluminium, CNC gefräst
5AZ - BMW Laser Licht
420 - Sonnenschutzverglasung
358 - Klimakomfort-Frontscheibe
208G - Hochleistungs-Bremsanlage

You can build your own here: https://www.alpina-configurator.com/...475a23a6abfa27

Pricing on the EURO is about the same as the USD, so their models go for 20-30k EURO more..

Joe

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by jajja

Guys,

Anyone with a 2022 or 2023 Alpina B8, do you know what other cars share the same brake components? I know its not the M8, cause our rear rotors are bigger, was maybe told that it was the 840i, I need to find out these measurements in order to shop wheels, as no one has details on the B8.

Anyone interested in the measurements for an offset wheel, see attached.

[eire42]

Originally Posted by rogerthat00

just got word I have a production number for my B8! Only allocation for my dealer for 2023 now the wait begins!

It seems most order the Alpina blue or green, but I just wasn't a fan and went with Skyscraper Grey. What color is/will y'alls be?

Congratulations! Just curious when you placed your order with the dealership? I’m still waiting on allocation… Thanks!

[rogerthat00]

Originally Posted by eire42

Congratulations! Just curious when you placed your order with the dealership? I’m still waiting on allocation… Thanks!

hi there, I placed my order July 8. The dealer was clear they had no allocation and set my expectations for a few months' wait. They did seem surprised the order was confirmed so quickly, so I would not be worried if your wait is a bit longer. Cheers and good luck!

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by mercer@251

B8 spent about one month in the Ready for Transport state before moving to Awaiting Carrier Assignment which just happened this morning.

Can anyone tell me what the color of the trunk/boot carpet is for the 2022/23 Alpina B8 is?

is it BMW grey like all other models or does it match the interior carpet color you go with? Considering getting an Alpina leather matching trimmed carpet set and trunk matt. (attached pics)

PS You can also order custom steering wheels for the Alpina, either with custom stitching or even leather color changes. Not too insane on price either.

1AL2 Steering wheel in ALPINA LAVALINA Special Design, hand finished with bespoke stiltching EUR 571.43

1AL3 Steering wheel in ALPINA LAVALINA, bespoke (this means you can change the leather colour) EUR 747.90

[dscott305]

Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Ordered it five months ago...

Hey hAVE YOU received your vehicle yet?

[dhoggm3]

Originally Posted by dscott305

Hey hAVE YOU received your vehicle yet?

Nope. BMW is done with it, and it's been showing "Ready for Transport" for three weeks now. They don't have a "Sent to Alpina" stage, so it looks as if it will sit here until Alpina sends it back to BMW.

Earlier mercer@251 comment said expect about 4 weeks at Alpina.

For comparison, a co-worker ordered an iX, which tracked through manufacturing day-for-day with mine. His is on a ship, scheduled to dock in the US in about 10 days.

[rogerthat00]

have any of you bought Alpina roundels to replace the BMW branded hood and trunk ones? Where did you get them? Natalex Auto comes up prominently on a Google search, but not sure if they are legit?

[michiganave]

Originally Posted by rogerthat00

have any of you bought Alpina roundels to replace the BMW branded hood and trunk ones? Where did you get them? Natalex Auto comes up prominently on a Google search, but not sure if they are legit?

I have wanted to get Alpina roundels too! Hoping someone can answer this with experience. Thanks.

[Al Pinã]

A bit off topic, but there's a little known Alpina online shop that has some interesting items.

One you want for sure is the Lavalina Leather kit for keeping the steering wheel conditioned.

https://shop.alpina-automobiles.com/en/accessories/

[rogerthat00]

Originally Posted by Al Pinã

A bit off topic, but there's a little known Alpina online shop that has some interesting items.

One you want for sure is the Lavalina Leather kit for keeping the steering wheel conditioned.

https://shop.alpina-automobiles.com/en/accessories/

I actually placed an order yesterday! Got the water bottle, some key chains, the Lavalina leather care kit

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by rogerthat00

I actually placed an order yesterday! Got the water bottle, some key chains, the Lavalina leather care kit

Nice!

I made the mistake of using my regular leather conditioner on the steering wheel and it totally changed the feel and texture, making it too glossy. I'm hoping the Lavalina kit will bring it back to life.

Question for the B8 guys: Did your car come with the leather owners manual case and the Alpina key chain? Hopefully it did because that's what I received with my XB7.