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by steve.storey
Wed 10 Jul, 2019 16:37
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Doncaster car show
Replies: 0
Views: 16028

Doncaster car show

Can anyone tell me if there is a car show at Doncaster this year .
by steve.storey
Sun 23 Oct, 2016 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: long tearm storage
Replies: 13
Views: 3984

Re: long tearm storage

I know that it seems like a bit of a waste , but after spending litterally thousands on it i dont take it out especially if it looks like rain. so its getting vaulted away , i may buy another to tinker about with .
by steve.storey
Sun 23 Oct, 2016 17:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: long tearm storage
Replies: 13
Views: 3984

long tearm storage

Can anyone help. i have had the car fully resprayed fitted new wheels and basicly done lots of things to make it as perfect as i can. so now im going to lock it away in a sealed garage for a few years . does anyone know if there is anything i shud do to preserve it as well as possible.
by steve.storey
Tue 18 Oct, 2016 16:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD - 1999 (V) Z3 2.0 Titanium Silver / Blue Hood / Leather
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

Re: F/S - 1999 (V) Z3 2.0 Titanium Silver / Blue Hood / Leat

Hi the car looks mint sow much are you asking for it ?
by steve.storey
Mon 22 Aug, 2016 18:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Seat
Replies: 2
Views: 1344

Re: Seat

Hi i had the same problem , so i contacted a auto re upholsterer. i was quoted £500 for plastic. and £900 for leather. So i bourght a seat ,stripped it took the seat leather totally apart made a pattern of each part and made new ones in vinel. Had it all stitched together and fitted it. its not as g...
by steve.storey
Fri 10 Jun, 2016 20:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Doncaster show 3rd July 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 6591

Re: Doncaster show 3rd July 2016

I would like to attend please pm me with details
by steve.storey
Thu 09 Jun, 2016 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Doncaster show
Replies: 3
Views: 1307

Re: Doncaster show

Great i shud be back from the holiday then , how do i enter my zed.
by steve.storey
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 19:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Doncaster show
Replies: 3
Views: 1307

Doncaster show

Hi can anyone tell me if there will be a show at doncaster this year ? i attended the last one and enjoyed it very much.
by steve.storey
Wed 30 Mar, 2016 16:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 alarm immobaliser
Replies: 2
Views: 810

Z3 alarm immobaliser

I have just been getting quotes for the insurance. One of the questions i was asked was is the bmw alarm a thatcham approved one . Can anyone tell me if they are thatcham approved systems. as i had no tdea. Steve
by steve.storey
Wed 30 Mar, 2016 15:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WTB front nearside wing
Replies: 2
Views: 962

Re: WTB front nearside wing

Hi ive just bourght a pair of wings in fiberglass on ebay £76 with delivery they are are the spray shop now.
by steve.storey
Sat 19 Mar, 2016 14:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 side panel removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2139

Re: Z3 side panel removal

Very helpful pics now i know where the bolt is under the wheel arch thankyou
by steve.storey
Wed 16 Mar, 2016 20:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 side panel removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2139

Re: Z3 side panel removal

thankyou it looks perty easy
by steve.storey
Wed 16 Mar, 2016 06:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 side panel removal
Replies: 5
Views: 2139

Z3 side panel removal

Hi can anyone tell me what is involved , how easy or difficult is it to remove and fit new wings . Just the square piece below the side vent/grills.
by steve.storey
Sun 07 Feb, 2016 15:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE Z3M WHEELS & TYRES
Replies: 5
Views: 1576

Re: FOR SALE Z3M WHEELS & TYRES

Are you sure you have the right price? Its just that i have just got a set of 18" MV1s had them referbed and powder coated and a set of new tires for them delivered for free £495
by steve.storey
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 22:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Drivers seat
Replies: 4
Views: 1542

Re: Drivers seat

that sounds good pm me with your details pls
by steve.storey
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 22:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Drivers seat
Replies: 4
Views: 1542

Re: Drivers seat

thankyou for the offer and im sure they would be great for what i want them for , but surry is a bit too far.
by steve.storey
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 14:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Drivers seat
Replies: 4
Views: 1542

Drivers seat

Hi im looking for a drivers seat condition doesnt really matter much , get in touch if you have anything Steve.
by steve.storey
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 13:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3538

Re: M50 manifold

Well thankyou all for your advice. Im not a track racer and the car sits in the garage for 99% of the year i suppose i was just thinking of throwing even more money at it. I think i will leave it alone and just enjoy what i have got.
by steve.storey
Fri 29 Jan, 2016 06:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3538

M50 manifold

Can anyone advise me, im thinking about getting a M50 manifold and kit for my 2.8.As it seems to be a very cheep way of adding extra power. How easy is it to fit and is it really worth it.
by steve.storey
Wed 27 Jan, 2016 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wanted
Replies: 19
Views: 4162

Re: Z3 wanted

If they can they need to try and keep hold of the car , the insurance company will want next to nothing for it but they could then strip it and sell the parts
by steve.storey
Wed 27 Jan, 2016 16:13
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Fitting DAB help needed
Replies: 18
Views: 15369

Re: Fitting DAB help needed

There is an easier way to get around all the hassle of finding power supplies and splicers. Buy the unit from Halfords they do all the fitting for about £20 while you just go for a wander around.
by steve.storey
Wed 13 Jan, 2016 21:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" MV1 wheels
Replies: 0
Views: 831

18" MV1 wheels

Hi i have just received a set of 18" MV1 wheels they have been referbed and powder coated in gloss black.The guy i got them off deals in car parts and he has another set which he will refirb and coat in any color you want. He charges £350 and they do look very good. He lives in Doncaster his na...
by steve.storey
Thu 07 Jan, 2016 21:50
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wheel Opinion
Replies: 13
Views: 5668

Re: Wheel Opinion

The sheer joy of the Z3 is that you can do so much to them. There is no rite or wrong decision to make on wheels its all down to personal preference . Ive just got some 18" MV1s and im having them powder coated in gloss black. As long as you like what you do to the car that is all that really m...
by steve.storey
Tue 20 Oct, 2015 17:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3460

Re: Alloys For Sale!

Dan would you consider sending them by courier.
by steve.storey
Tue 20 Oct, 2015 16:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3460

Re: Alloys For Sale!

I really like the wheels but 215 miles away ,shame, Your not thinking of moving to Barnsley by any chance?
by steve.storey
Mon 19 Oct, 2015 16:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3460

Re: Alloys For Sale!

Hi i really like the look of your wheels, You say they are 8" all round , have you had any problems with fitting on the front .
by steve.storey
Fri 11 Sep, 2015 05:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel size
Replies: 1
Views: 453

Wheel size

Can anyone tell me what are the largest wheels that can be fitted to the z3. im looking at a set of 19"steggered
by steve.storey
Thu 03 Sep, 2015 21:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 925

wheels

Can anyone tell me if the 5 point star wheels 18" on the z4 will fit the z3.
by steve.storey
Wed 02 Sep, 2015 17:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Looking for chrome/chrome kidneys and clear rear lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1705

Re: Looking for chrome/chrome kidneys and clear rear lights

The seller is in the uk and i suspect they are for the z4 but they have glued in now and they do look against the new fresh respray
by steve.storey
Tue 01 Sep, 2015 20:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 412623

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Got the car a new coat of paint, its the second full respray its had this year as the the first spray job was a joke . So had them do it again and i must say with there reputation at steak they have done a top job .
by steve.storey
Tue 01 Sep, 2015 20:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Looking for chrome/chrome kidneys and clear rear lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1705

Re: Looking for chrome/chrome kidneys and clear rear lights

I recently bourght some chrome kidneys off ebay. they fit the z3 and z4 they look very good for £40. But the fit is poor i have had to bond them in, when i contacted the seller he didnt want to know
by steve.storey
Fri 24 Jul, 2015 13:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M50 manifold
Replies: 3
Views: 857

M50 manifold

Hi can some one tell me if a M50 inlet manifold from a e36 2.5 will fit to my 2.8 thankyou
by steve.storey
Tue 14 Jul, 2015 05:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors
Replies: 13
Views: 2553

Re: Door Mirrors

A word of advice , make sure the mirrors are not on the car when the car is sprayed . mine were and the body shop made a complete balls up of it they are having to do it again
by steve.storey
Thu 02 Jul, 2015 21:13
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Doncaster show 12th July
Replies: 19
Views: 5186

Re: Doncaster show 12th July

Hi Paul only one problem , i cant down load anything but i will try on someone elses comp
by steve.storey
Thu 02 Jul, 2015 15:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Doncaster show 12th July
Replies: 19
Views: 5186

Re: Doncaster show 12th July

Are there any places left
by steve.storey
Wed 01 Jul, 2015 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.8 gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 1663

Re: Z3 2.8 gearbox

I agree its very good as it is , its just that i had to drive a 2.0 bmw on the motorway the other day and it had a 6th gear. When in sixth the revs dropped off by an extra 1000 revs it was very smooth and very good for fuel consumption.
by steve.storey
Mon 29 Jun, 2015 16:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.8 gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 1663

Z3 2.8 gearbox

Hi does anyone know if thare is a 6 speed box that can be fitted to the 2.8
by steve.storey
Mon 09 Mar, 2015 13:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 SEATS
Replies: 5
Views: 1266

Z3 SEATS

Hi does anyone know if any other seats will fit in to the Z3
by steve.storey
Sat 07 Mar, 2015 13:52
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Lambo door hinge
Replies: 4
Views: 10192

Lambo door hinge

Has any one had any experience with Lambo vertical door hinges. Im thinking of having a pair fitted .
by steve.storey
Sat 07 Mar, 2015 13:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flat battery, boot light doesn't switch off
Replies: 15
Views: 2670

Re: Flat battery, boot light doesn't switch off

Hi i had the same problem , light would not switch off and battery went flat .I cured it by taking the bulb out.
by steve.storey
Thu 26 Feb, 2015 06:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 headlights FOR SALE
Replies: 2
Views: 1125

Re: BMW Z3 headlights FOR SALE

Thankyou for putting the link on , i would have no idea how to do that .
by steve.storey
Tue 24 Feb, 2015 15:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 UPGRADES STILL AVAILABLE...
Replies: 20
Views: 4182

Re: Z3 UPGRADES STILL AVAILABLE...

Hi how much do you want for the arm rest
by steve.storey
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 20:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Angel eyes
Replies: 3
Views: 989

Re: Angel eyes

Hi each light needs its own transformer . A so called electrical engineer i know fitted some and the wiring still burned out . its best to buy new units with projection angel eyes already installed. You can get them for around £250.
by steve.storey
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 18:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 headlights FOR SALE
Replies: 2
Views: 1125

BMW Z3 headlights FOR SALE

Hi i have just listed a pair of headlight units in ebay. They have HID bulbs which do work and some one fitted halos but only one worked . So ive taken them off and fitted new units , they are in good condition starting bid £1.00 and no reserve. They are off my 2.8 .
by steve.storey
Thu 19 Feb, 2015 13:56
Forum: Performance
Topic: New Exhaust for the Zed
Replies: 35
Views: 16744

Re: New Exhaust for the Zed

Hi i had a stainless steel exhaust made and fitted by a company in Sheffield . I think it was Scorpion exhausts , You can choose what tail piece you want from about 50 styles. Also you can choose how you want it to sound. Quiet, mid tone or loud. It cost about £360. and has a 25 year warranty . That...
by steve.storey
Mon 02 Feb, 2015 22:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD Halo Projector Fog lights
Replies: 5
Views: 1310

Re: FS Halo Projector Fog lights

If you look on ebay they are selling for £49.50 new with free postage £55.00 second hand is a bit steep.