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Took #308 to have the torque on the wheel nuts checked after swapping the wheels. The mechanic doing the check had real trouble getting the locking wheel nut off one of the wheels as it looks like the nut is slightly damaged (due to age?). So I would like to get new locking wheels nuts put on...

We got a new puppy a few weeks ago to join our three year old Staffie, Arlo. She is a Miniature Bull Terrier & is called Lottie. As a typical Bull Terrier she is pretty crazy but she is getting on really well with Arlo. She has just started going for walks & loves meeting other dogs so hopefully...

Picked this strange crack up the other day. :thumbsdown: We heard a loud bang but didn't see what hit the screen - even when I watch the dashcam footage back. Luckily it only seems to have hit the screen & not damaged anything else. I've trawled back through some of the archives & have found...

Lovely sunny day so took the Zed out, plugged the dashcam in & noticed the 12v charger in the ashtray wasn't working. When I finally got to the fuses (I hate that glovebox system :thumbsdown: ) & put a new fuse in it sparked & blew immediately. I've had trouble with this charger before because...

https://youtu.be/VRmZyFDSuPo clip is at 1min 15

Driving to work this morning came across this Boxster parked in a hedge :o The guy to the right with the dog was taking photos. It is on Winsley Hill near Bath, I am heading downhill in the photo, it is steep & I've just come round a bend. What I can't work out is how the driver managed to...

Finally got round to sorting out a few photos. Apologies for #308 not looking quite right but I put my 17" wheels on for the trip. After a horrible trip across getting caught up in "Operation Stack" we raced down to Reims for the first night. Second day we took a leisurely drive down to the...

We've been in France in the zed since last Wednesday. First in the Morvan region & now in the Jura. Every day we have had people waving at us, wolf whistles, workman shouting "quel bel auto", & thumbs up signs. I'm used to #308 turning a few heads in the UK but I wasn't expecting such a...

Took a trip to the charity open day at Middlewick House, home of Pink Floyd's Nick Mason. He had a few of his motors on display. Ferrari F40 Ferrari 250 MM Pininfarina berlinetta Ferrari Daytona LaFerrari McLaren Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione & a little E-type parked...

Middlewick House Gardens near Corham, Wilts is open today & tomorrow. This is the home of Nick Mason (Pink Floyd & well known petrolhead). The link is here http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/middlewick-house-garden-open-day-p1534623 It doesn't mention his car collection but last year we...

I've long been interested in PVR's idea of rinsing his car with distilled or de-ionised water after washing for a smear free finish. Our old distilled water still, which was expensive to run, failed recently so I took the opportunity to get a Reverse Osmosis & De-ionising unit fitted instead...

#308 had an MOT today & passed with no advisories :D Seems odd taking it to the Council depot with all the bin lorries & school buses but the guys there seemed to enjoy it & more importantly know that an Alpina has 2 VIN numbers. :thumbsup:

Information for those in the South West. The Imber ranges on Salisbury Plain will be open at Easter, April 3-6 An interesting place to go if the weather is nice. http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/imber-church-easter-2015-open-days-p1509723

Can anyone recommendation a car paintshop in the Wiltshire area? My spoiler needs a re-spray, I have a possible place to go in Bristol but wondered if there was anywhere good a bit nearer.

Met up with Number 5 & Zedwheels today to compare Alpinas. Thanks to Alan for leading the way around the Usk & Wye valleys. Started at Chepstow castle for a few photos. We were lucky with the weather & in avoiding little dogs wandering in the road & pheasants with a death wish. Stopped at...

Apologies if this has already been posted, interesting ad on eBay. Not sure where the rarity value is (unless it is the third door) & doesn't tell us why it is better than an M...

Took #308 over Salisbury Plain this morning as the Imber Range road is open until the new year. It was very icy but a fantastic drive with the top down. I did get some strange looks from the guys in the 4 x 4 convoy with all their camo gear on - we did look like chalk & cheese. :lol: They...

Took #308 out to visit one of Wiltshire's white horses - can anyone guess which one? Not hard for any Moonrakers. Here is a view from the car park at the top. When I got home a parcel had arrived from Bilt Hamber so the afternoon was spent washing, applying Korrosol & claying. Today after...

Joined 40 other BMW cars & their owners at the South Gloucester Show today, including two other Alpina Roadsters. A few other nice makes about but the BMWs had the biggest turnout. Had a good day out apart from the bumpy track to get to the arena. A lovely display of 3 series of all ages

Nick Mason, the drummer form Pink Floyd lives in beautiful house near to Corsham. This weekend he had an open weekend for a local charity. parked on his front lawn were 4 Ferraris including a 599 GTO & my favourite a 250 GTO. Parked next to the house a McLaren F1 & a VW camper. Then we went to...