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[FerosFerio]

Hi 2002...Faq-ers? 

 

I'm Ryan I have owned in chronological order a 77 H&B/Alpina 320i, a 80 528i, a 1979 Alpina B7 Turbo (stolen in Eugene Oregon by a body shop), an 81 320i, an 89 e30 M3, The Dietel/Alpina 333i and currently a '15 335i XDrive M Sport 2, a 71 Detomaso Pantera, an 86 M1009, and now a 72 Inka Orange 2002 purchased from a member if this board. 

 

Happy to be here and I thought I'd introduce myself prior to posting. I'll use the search function first, but sometimes that doesn't work so I'm grateful to have such a knowledgeable, enthusiastic community of 2002 owners from which to learn and glean helpful info! 

 

(I checked the wheels database first) So, to start right off...can anyone identify these uber-cool utilitarian wheels used on this 02?  Thanks! 

 

Edited June 5, 2017 by FerosFerio

[bublinki]

Wilkommen! (Welcome) As you probably already know, tons of great information on the site and more importantly, people that are always willing to help!

Philip

P.S. Dying to know the whole '70 Alpina story!!..

[FerosFerio]

Thanks bublinki! I lurked for a bit prior to purchasing my 02 and my brother Brendan has had his '73 "Little Girl" for over 20 years. The sad saga of the 79 Alpina B7 Turbo will probably hit home with some members on this very board. It has many twists and turns and no happy ending. I'll give a sanitized account for you someday. 

 

-Ryan 

Edited June 5, 2017 by FerosFerio

[zinz]

Always loved this car... I think the wheels are a modified Porsche 356 wheel, if I remember correctly... 

 

 

[doslucero]

Welcome!  I believe these wheels are modified early Porsche or early VW bus/bug wheels.  I've always loved this look but I'm sure quite a a lot of work went into making these work.  

[FerosFerio]

Thanks zinz. Turns out you're correct. My fender lips are already rolled so most 15s should be a snap- now to compare the cost of these vs Alpina look OZs or RZs.  First order of business however is a adjusting the brakes, then probably to de-penut my manifold, tune the carb, and drop in a 292/HD rocker arms. At least the bottlecaps on the car have some decent Yoko rubber on them and the car is suspended beautifully. Other than stopping power I've got a pretty well sorted little ride. The 2002FAQ grill badge on it is good for at least 5whp! 

[Ncbimma]

"Wide Fives" for a speedster- I just know

 

[torquewrench80]

Welcome FerosFerio! Good looking 2002! I do like the wheels.

[FerosFerio]

Thanks torquewrench80!  ...but actually that's not my car. This '72(and 1/2?) is my car. 

 

Edited June 6, 2017 by FerosFerio

[Swiss 2002Tii]

Welcome FerosFerio, nice looking ride!  

 

[larryt]

welcome! lovely look cars both yours and the one with the porshce wheels.

 

looks to me to have machined adapters to take a 5x205 wheels. very cool!! would look even better with some chrome domes on them

[FerosFerio]

Thanks @Swiss 2002Tii Gorgeous Tii! 

[Dudeland]

Welcome to the forums. I am a new owner of an 02 purchased off the forum just a couple of months ago. These people are great, and a big reason for me to jump into one.  Congrats! and enjoy!

 

[PaulTWinterton]

Welcome from another Inka sibling.

[Swiss 2002Tii]

Nice ride Paul!  Where do you guys get the 2002FAQ badge from? Haven't seen it in any of the tabs.