General Discussions - 300ZX Related

see this has finally been bought did anyone on here bid and win? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250456975164&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D250456975164%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 dan.:)

Does anyone know the max size/dimensions of each of these that our cars can take without the need for modification to fit? Having had the engine rebuilt I was considering some bigger coolers/smics but not sure whats the biggest I can go. Any you have experience with would be appreciated too! Cheers in advance..:bow:

Whether it is or not - I WANT IT!!! Auto Trader Link Lush :bow:

I can't get 3rd and 4th gear, looking through the manual, I have found 3 unit solenoid shift set, how would you test this set?.. rather than taking the gearbox to bits, is there any easy way to test it?.. and does the autobox ecu control it?.. Is it the ecu that controls the gears at speed range?.. and is it 3rd & 4th gear? Thanks

As above, looking for re-solder points to sort the steering issue. Thanks

At the moment i'm staying in Nice in France and was able to bring the car along for a bit. Yesterday i went up into the mountains behind Nice and headed east across the Italian border before returning along the coast. It was the most amazing collection of mountains and valleys i've ever seen and has pretty much every type of road at some point or another. I've just had a load of suspension gear fitted and had it set up right by a race tuning shop so the Z felt absolutely amazing through everything from long fast sweeping turns to the 180 degree twists on the roads going down the sides of the mountains. For a 13 year old car i think it did pretty well. I'm pleased to …

Just been out to 'In N Out Express' at Cribbs causeway to get it regassed. Bloody system has a leak. Guys there can't find it via the engine bay and they only have shollow pits to inspect under the car. They are gonna book the car in with a specialist which is great. The downside is it could take all day to sort out meaning silly £££ :( Anyhow if any locals need aircon regassing, check these guys out. All very proffesional, clean & tidy - a bit like Protyre.

Hi all, Where abouts are the actuators for the ABS????? I know the rear is in the boot somewhere but no idea about the front. Many thanks, Rob

Has anyone got any advice on how to check the shift solenoids and where they are found + pictures or links with how to check them please. i know how to do the autobox diagnostics and I have the online manual link, but hopefully somebody on here may be able to help me a little more clearer. Any help appreciated! Thanks

In this write up their is a bit which says the "Z looks pure evil in a dark mettalic", which I knew all along :D http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=148301161

Anyone got any ideas as to the name or brand of the black adhesive you can get to stick or mount things? Need it to temporarily mount my rear rear fog to the under side of the rear skirt for the MOT.......... Cheerz James

Where in the Uk ( I've tried PerformanceAlloys.com and waiting responce) can I get polished lip replacements as 3rd arrowed pic from the uk for oz opera patent lip wheels like below and if anyone has used them how much roughly do they cost

Third from the top... ;) http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=148301161

I've been scouring the net for a manual gear knob for my Z but amazingly can't find one! There are a few universal ones that can be secured with screws, but having used one in a previous car, they're useless. I need one that ideally is the original or similar that threads on to the stick. Tried ZCentre, Z1Motorsports, CZP, ebay etc., but no luck. Does anyone know where I can get one or have a spare they would like to sell? Thanks.

possibly a stupid question but is it ok to permanently remove the inner arch liner (specifically the front ones) - reason i ask is that after my larger wheels went on, there can be a slight bit of rubbing between the nearside tyre and one of the screws when im going over a bump in a particular direction. are there any potential drawbacks to not having the liner on - e.g. unprotected components?

No doubt a dull subject at the best of times, but with petrol more than £1/litre again, worth a discussion. Bought my Z NA a week ago and 180 miles later, thought I'd check the economy. Pleasantly shocked to get 27.6 mpg! This has included 50 miles in town (short, hard driving), the rest on the motorway. Personally, I don't believe it even though my measurement technique is very accurate and I have checked my calculations again. The reason I don't think it's right is: - first week with a new car is all about familiarisation; over revving, hard acceleration, gear changing at the wrong time etc. - town driving is very fuel hungry. My Mer E280…

I may have posted this before (it's a bad habit of mine, i know) but i am having det issues on high boost. I have had a full engine rebuild, Z1 GT525 tubs, divorced downpies, de-cat, exhaust, intake, jd chip, 550 venom injectors, godspeed smics, asi rad. Max boost is 14.5-15 psi, any more and i get the "coffee bean in a tin" sound. I thought with these mods i could achiveve at least 19psi? I can only think the injectors are maxing out or they are not up to it. Any advice/info will be a great help. Thanks people, Al.

Hi, guy near me has a tatty uk manual zed, solid but with a few small dents here and there. Thing is, he's offered it to me + then said "oh yes, did tell you it runs on the latest system lpg didnt i? " + has says he has no aggro with it. Now he wants £2500 ish, anyone know any other sucessful zed conversions, or where to get info, or advise from? opinions? :(

need to set something like this up but instead of using a car(as it looks pretty high risk) using an old hub or summit attatched to a motor to refurb my newly purchased wheelies anyone got an old knackered hub assembly lying around that may be suitable for this near to me?

..Coming along nicely - mocked up before refit...

Nice shiny one with lurvely wheels. Just caught a fleeting lok but looks the biz!.

Having overdrive turned off, does this safe fuel?? what exactly does it mean, also how do i activate my cruise control as i get to the relivant speed say .. 60 then press cruise control - to ON, then press the SET button on the stearing wheel but nothing happens??

Well my car is nearly all sorted and just waiting now on the brake master cylinder to have it spot on again! then will be up for sale (some time thru the week) now my thing is.. I would love the car to stay with a member of the zed club coz I know it would be well looked after and all that but as I live in Northern Ireland that might be a problem for the members coz most of yous are all based in England so my question is, is there any point putting a for sale add in the club or go straight to auto trader/pistonheads etc..?

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: ...as those of you who have read my various threads will know - ive been putting so much deliberation and thought into a) what bodykit to have, b) will my 19s fit, c) why are they rubbing/why wont they fit when theyre on with stock suspension, d) shall i have my bonnet cut for the vent/will rainwater pour into the engine bay and ruin the electrics?, e) will sideskirts ground themselves when i reverse into the driveway, f) what spacers shall i get if i need them, g) is it me or is the nearside suspension shat/will it fail the MOT on it, h) spending weeks and weeks researching and trying to find the paint code...... and on and on... well to…

My rear window trim seal has kind of pealed up at the corners (as below). It's been like it ever since I got the car 6 months or so ago. I've been told that the seals are no longer available new, and a second hand one is likely to be brittle and break if I tried to remove and fit it. Anyone any suggestions? Thanks, Phill