After specialist German tuner Alpina took the 7 Series and turned into their B7 model, some people considered it not to be enough.

These would be the people at Tunerworks who felt a touch-up was just enough to update the Alpina B7 to something a whole lot less “common”.

The changes they made aren’t really that impressive. Nothing was done to the engine and nothing changed about the interior.

After that, Tunerworks got down to business and fit the Alpina B7 with a new suspension kit and updated alloy wheels.

There’s plenty of people who are interested in the Alpina B7 but don’t really like the traditional alloys the company fits but the suspension may not be such a smart idea.

For one, Tunerworks actually used H&R suspension package which isn’t exactly well known for the softness of its ride.

That, alongside the lowered ride height might make it a rather uncomfortable day out. That’s not something you want from a large luxury sedan like the 7 Series.

The 22 inch ADV10 Deep Concave wheels also seem a little unfitting for such a car. They’d probably feel more at home on a 3 Series or other sporty models.

Maybe I’m out of place or maybe Tunerworks actually made a mistake in taking on the Alpina B7 with their tweaking decision.

We’re all entitled to some, so maybe we’ll see them do better work next time.

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3D Design is here to the rescue. Unlike what the name would suggest they didn’t provide us with a set of renderings or anything like that.

3D Design went on to actually sharpen up the F10 BMW M5 with a new aerodynamic kit that’s to help airflow all around and underneath the sports sedan.

The new kit features a front lip, new splitters, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a trunk spoiler which are all made out of carbon fiber.

Alongside the revised aero, 3D Design offer the F10 BMW M5 some other changes all of which are quite greatly meshed with the standard features of the car.

For example, the stainless steel exhaust system is always something welcome on a car and though enlarged tips aren’t the best way to go, they do feel at place here.

Then they got together with Ohlins and set to work on a brand new suspension system. That’s generally a worry with an M5 BMW since there’s a good chance it might be ruined.

Hopefully that’s not the case, but we won’t find out till it’s finally sorted out and actually fitted to the car rather than a few lines in a press release.

Until then, 3D Design distracts us with a promise for an upgraded interior that’s loaded with bits such as a new pedal set, floor mats and a gauge pod.

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It was originally unveiled at last year’s Essen Motor Show and it remained a constant option. We’re guessing that the customer interest was rightfully chosen.

The F20 BMW 1 Series wears its modification set very well and AC Schnitzer remain quietly confident in not updating it for a while.

Brand new 18 or 19 inch wheels are available and they’re teamed with a fresh and linearly done body kit.

The new twin exhaust tip, the new rear spoiler make an even more important appearance change in the new look of the 1 Series than the graphics package on the sides.

Or maybe that’s just me hating on the sticker part of a tuner car. Call me heartless but I consider the lines of the car are established by metal, fiberglass or any actual building material.

What makes me a little disappointed is that the German tuner hasn’t kept its promise. They told us several months ago that they would update the performance of all the engines.

Even so, we’re still looking down the list and only the diesels produce more power. As it is the list stands at the 118d producing 171 horsepower and the 120d having 210 horsepower available.

The F20 BMW 1 Series is still decently modified as it gets a redesigned suspension and a refreshed interior which is more than shuffling a few colors around.

We’re told its a change of materials as well and that the gearbox even tells you what gear you’re in via a special shifter knob.

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The BMW M3 used to be a car you could lose in the parking lot but once the American tuner has had a go at it that’s no longer the case.

Stickers, obvious wheels and racing stripes are now at home on the BMW M3 and while they do fit together pretty nicely, it’s not a clean and pleasant presence.

Happily though, they did spend some time working with the performance levels of the sports sedan so you can actually escape the shame quite quickly.

The performance mods come in two flavors for the Vorsteiner GTS-V package; there’s those we know about and those that are kind of shady.

Those that are kind of shady are found under the bonnet. Vorsteiner promises the 4.0 liter V8 a Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit but we don’t know exactly what difference it makes.

Most of those we know about are aimed at the chassis and handling of the BMW M3. No disrespect intended but we always thought the E92 was rather brilliant at this in standard form.

Regardless of our opinions, Vorsteiner offers a KW Adjustable Spring Sleeve Kit suspension setup, 18 inch Volk Racing TE37 wheels, Hankook RS-3 tires and Brembo brakes.

Individually, all of these accessories are pretty impressive so mixing them with a BMW M3 might be quite impressive.

Pricing wasn’t really mentioned but since the changes aren’t really that dramatic we don’t expect it to be anything very surprising.

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