General Discussions - 300ZX Related

many of you guys may or may not remember me.. my z suffered epic head gasket failure last year and since then i just havent had the heart to get rid of her.. well although at the moment i cannot afford to put her back on the road.. as a replacement engine is just a no go at the moment finance wise! however would just let ya all know i have started work on the bodywork over the past 2 weeks! .. serious amount of elbow greese involved in sanding her down! .. want to get everything spot on then resprayed.. and then hopefully by this time next year should have afforded (recession dependant) an engine transplant/rebuild.. although still considering dropping the engi…

Hi guy's Just to let you all know I have just started useing a new paint system from the States. It means I can now apply a full chrome finish to any surface, even plastic. So I was thinking what I could use it on first. After seeing some of the attempt on chroming the front lights I thought I would have a go. As it happened I had a spare pair of lights, so this is how it went. After opening up the lights and stripping out the insert. A light rub over and then the base coat was layed on. Then the chrome efect A couple of layers of lacker and a polish and... Its a little hard to see the reflection through the glass but I think you ca…

.....is the shared appreciation of a truly great car ! I know that sounds like stating the bleeding obvious but what I mean is that the appreciation is generally across the spectrum of models and the owners personal preferences in terms of mods/originality. Can you imagine how awful it would be to be a part of a club like.....oh lets say the Aston DB5 club where everyone was obsessed with originality or something like that (Not that I'll ever be a part of that club :) ) I think its fair to say that we all own great cars !!! I'm not entirely sure I've put that too well but I'm sure you know what I mean..... Mark

Had a little tussle with one of these on the way home from work today and........................ left it behind baby!!!! He pulled along side me, with the window down and muttered..... "that is f***ing fast". I replied..... "I know" :cool: Al. I love my 300!!

Hi people, OK.... My 300 is running good, but...I am a little concerned about my oil temperature. What is the oil temperature at idle, while driving, and under load for a standard and modded 300ZX? Also, does the grade of oil make any difference to the running temperature? Cheers all, Al.

Well i just dont no,ive looked about for this gear box and ive seen a few for sale here and there,but my gut just says dont trust them,surely there is some one on this forum with all the knowlegde and savvy that can point me in the right direction for a n/a auto box.I would appreciate any help on this matter.:cry::(:cry::(

Can anybody please tell me where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter ? It's for a J spec 1996 NA Not mine ! Thanks Tony

si , give me your opinion on wheels for my car, thinking of simler to sussex stu black and ally :bow:

This is purrrrdy. http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f72433948 23 bids so far. Currently at 150000 Yen...just over a grand!

I have blasted my r33 brembos to repaint and rebuild but cannot decide what colour to paint them... I always had the intention of just going black with a white brembo stencil to keep it simple, however, last night i stumbled across a tin of high temp alluminium paint...Ii think it will be a kind of metallicy version of this... I kinda like it though i'm not sure if it will work on a red car? Any opinions on this?... I deffo dont want red calipers before any1 suggests it!

had low compression to begin with, was checked by chris at z tech, anyway, on my way to work this morning (4:45am!) and could hear a tapping noise from the engine:eek:, was nearly at work by then so took the chance to make the rest of the journey taking it very slow obviously. within a couple of mins the power rapidly got worse and the tapping got very loud!!!then the engine cut out on the A40 had to jump out and push the thing while still in motion (got to get in the gym i was f***ed) luckily a fella in a kitted up mx5 with a turbo who also has an rx7 (he knows about breaking down lol) stopped and helped me push it to safety. looks like i need a rebuild sooner than…

do they fold in using a motor and if so how.

Hi guys im still after a auto gear box for a n/a,seen one on ebay and just wondred if anyone has herd or delt with intapart before????

Noticed today that my turbos are slow to react. I´m not in safety mode and the turbos appear to be giving full boost, or maybe a little under perfect but not quite safety boost. Is this the sign of a vacuum leak ? Cheers Maz

Seen a green zx in westbury and trowbridge (wilts) looks like a N/A and is auto, also if you read this, you drive like a dick, nearly ploughed into me on the a36, and generally looks like you drive like a penis. But i spotted you anyway if your a forum user!

failed my mot today, needs welding, **EDITED**

Had the zed MOTd today after 2 years off the road and was advised it needs new discs and pads all round, 2 front tyres but the back are right on the limit and a pair of rear droplinks. I've been looking at getting the Powertrix droplinks from DTA so I think I've made the decision with them and I'm going to try and get some part-worns for the tyres - I'm just after recommendations for discs and pads all round. What do you think? Are the powertrix droplinks well recommended? Cheers, James

Does anyone know/have the dimensions for the 4 intake pipes? I have a friend who might be able to manufacture them in different materials but would require detailed measurements. Not sure if this is possible but just seeing what's possible really... Thanks

parked at the pub, golden cross (A22) sunday afternoon

Has anyone got an instuction manual for an Greddy FMIC kit for the 300zx? I need the fitting instructions. I believe Greddy made several versions mine is the one which come with the twin induction kit. Believe they done an 2 and 3 row versions, are the fitting kits different?

Is it possible to fit a tt diff in a na suframe?? I know you cant do it the other way round

Love at the top it says "relisted due to non contact of winning bidder and no deposit paid" The last auction ended at 21:20 then this one starts the same night at 23:20. Call me picky but thats not a great deal of time get contact and a deposit, I think someone was bumping up their own price and he won his own car lol :rofl: Said it before and will say it again, something VERY not right about this car, the description and faults etc. IMHO Stay well away unless its less than a grand, then and only then would it be worth a go. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/300zx-TT-twin-turbo-fast-t-top-targa-modified_W0QQitemZ280347022544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=…

ive got vid cam footage on vid tape but will have to put on dvd and i'l post it on utube will let you know when it goes on cracking day.

hi ive just finished replacing my loom in my 300 tt, i had to replace the loom as the garage that was doing my engine rebuild nakered the loom taking the engine out and in, well eventualy got my car back after nearly 4 year yes i know!!! ive now personally replaced the loom, problems: wont idle keeps cutting out , and i seem to have some spare connections on my new loom.. would appreciate some info from some of you wizards on here..now want my 300 back on the road. thankyou michael..

...and I cant remember where two of the three springs go!!!!!! :confused::rofl: Anyone got a picture of the inside please :headvswal Ta