General Discussions - 300ZX Related

My zed hasn't been run for a couple of months as I'm doing a lot of work on it. Went to start it today and nothing happened :mad: All the electrics work, battery is fully charged but when I turn the key it does nothing, not even a click :headvswal The car had an alarm fitted but the previous owner had disabled it. While doing the interior I removed the (and chucked!) the alarm control box as I didn't think it was doing anything. All that I left was the wiring that is going to the ignition switch. Could this be my problem? Could I have inadvertently disabled the ignition? Help!!

Anybody recommend any local paint suppliers in Cornwall?? Used to be one in Pool but that was some years ago and can't remember the name. Done a few searches but just household paint comes up :( Need a bumper and spoiler paint matched. Oh, how many litres would you expect would be needed for the above?? :confused:

Evening all. http://www.hopupracing.com/aecocaexsyfo.html would you guys put this on your zed? are they any good? will it pop my gearbox?

My car is now in auto trader and pistonheads,cant beleave im still wanting to do things to it,like better clocks and now im thinking of doing up the interior,just cant let go.:confused::confused::confused:

what brake setup do you guys think i should get on my zed. i am looking to get brand new parts not second hand as have had a few to many bad second hand parts. am looking for calipers and discs. any help apriciated guys.

I have been looking at chin spoilers without really finding any, apart from the Viper V1 and V2 Chin Spoiler from the zcentre. http://www.zcentre.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_22_26&products_id=276 I want to change the front slightly and put on some sort of lower chin spoiler to bring out the lower part of the front bumper. Does anyone know of any other companys that do these to give me more of a selection to choose from please? Thanks, Ant

My zed is down at D2 for some serious TLC (much welding, amongst other things), and Darren has told me that all its shocks need replacing :( So, I've done a quick search on the site for previous discussions on the matter, and I still think I'd like your input. Basically, I've got a stock 93 UK LWB TT. I'm not into massively modding it up, more interested in restoration, but I'm not against minor improvements in handling (and power - but that's a thread for another day). The question is: do I fit stock shocks (cheap option) or do i spring for something else, and if so, what do i go for? Chris

Anyone seen the article in the new redline mag about bov testing? apparently some of the tests revealed better times (spool up i think) on recircs and on other occasions even better with no bov fitted?.....Just been doing some research on the interweb and there is a lot of mixed views on whether or not it actually does harm if any to the turbo, there is obviously pros and cons to both methods but what is everyones opinions on not using any form of bov?

guys looking at my consult on my 02 sensors is nor ranging as it should :nono: is it time for a new one or can it be cleaned :confused: should i go for two new ones or would i get away with another 2nd hand one i have also seen these on ebay are these any good?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lambda-Sensor-Nissan-200-SX-300ZX-Z32-Infiniti-J30-G20_W0QQitemZ140311566829QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140311566829&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 not too sure about the kw rating on the listing :confused: its for a 1990 tt uk also if i have t…

i never thoght about flow rates or how much air capacity different intercolers would produce.i m wanting to go for a fmic but was to conserend with looks than anything else. can i find out what the capacity for the side ones combined then just make sure the front mic matches it or dose it not work that way.?

nice L reg in blue around Ealing Broadway at about 2pm yesterday

Anyone know if these are any good? Certainly bargain priced. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Knock-Sensor-Nissan-200SX-240SX-300ZX-Altima-Infiniti_W0QQitemZ140313294887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140313294887&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A4|294%3A50

Hi all, please can i have some help i know it is cheeky to ask just after joining. My 300z subframe bushes have gone i have the energy suspension bushes to do it, but i just need to know is it easier to get a garage to do the work or do it yourself and if anyone has done it and has an easier way than the manual. . My 300z will not be making japfest this year am gutted however i am still going in my Sunny GTI which i am selling, glad i did not sell it sooner now though as the 300z is still in the body shop. how do you put pics on the fourm please. Many thanks again Andy.

Saw her in the fresh meat section. I flashed at her, she screamed and ran!

just finished it with the ghosting effect ,should be going on the beast on friday just in time for japfest.. :smash:

Despite fitting a new centre bearing some months previous the owner of this zed was disappointed when the vibration returned, but when the vibration changed to knocking he new best to get it checked out. Knocking from under the transmission tunnel was enough of a clue where the problem lay but when removed the propshaft coupling condition was a horror photo, unfortunately not possible to show in the photo`s but you could almost part it completely, imagine at motorway speeds if that happened. Lesson here is to not ignore sounds like this, the owner had the presence of mind to not only stop using the car but transported it by trailer to us, the centre bearing had…

getting paranoid its gonna look like its on stilts but im about to move into a new house and the access to this house has 1 speed bump not very tall and its quite a long one at 6ft, my car is a lwb on 18's with these side skirts will be completly blended in -> could i get away with just springs? what sort of drop? 35mm too much, will i get over speed bumps or am i gonna rip the skirts off? and if i go for coilovers where do i get a set of cheap'o's...... not the 45 quid ones off fleebay (very tempted tho lol)

My Z is a 1992 UK TT Is the small valve next to the engine oil dip stick the air con regas point? Or is it somewhere else? Thanks, Dan

co 0.612% hc 82 ppm Result! PASS. You just need to be sure that the tester follows the correct procedure. First of all enter the correct year and model on the PC to start the test. then after that it fails to pass the first test on the analiser which it will probably do. Limit is 0.3% co. Thats hard to get without a cat!. Just make sure the tester scrolls down the NISSAN model list.. NO 300ZX found! So enter "other". That then defaults to a non cat test which allows much higher values to pass (co 3.5% hc 1200ppm.) Jobs a goodun! Didnt actually get an overall pass today due to a worn front bottom ball joint:cry: but I have already changed that this after…

Wondering can anyone help Car has been giving problems lately, I think I have a battery drain when car is parked up I need to jump start it everytime I start. I can put the battery on charge and she'll start no problem in the morning. Go to work and come out a few hours later and no luck. The dash lights dim , the air con unit display dissappears and the starter dosent even attempt to turn over Battery is brand new as is the starter motor. I have a feeling it could be my immobiliser thats causing the drain but dose anyone have any other ideas Cheers Roy

Well after all the waiting and saving we finally got started on the engine build yesterday morning. First job before rudy got there was to get the freeze plugs in place and just finish painting the front face. When he did arrive we started by putting in the shell bearings and testing the clearance of the crank shaft Next job was crank down the caps and using plastigauge (which squishes out to a certain width) inbetween the shell bearing and the crank you can work out the clearances at the top which were absolutely spot on from front to back:

hi guys, im looking for a zed to be in a indian music video. the location will be around heathrow and you will be payed but im not sure how much, if you have other jap cars e.g. supra,skylines e.t.c. send them too. the hours will be about 9 hours. The pictures will be sent to the music director and they will choose what cars and how many they need at the moment they request 1 zed. i have no connection with the directors so please bear with me if you dont get a reply with the pics e.t.c. im just trying to get a zed on their as they want my car too. pls can you email me the pictures to djstorm1231@aol.com. thanks.

Hi just a quicky i have nearly got my drivers side door card off it just seems stuck across the top where the bottom of the window is! any help? thanks Paul.

I know this must come up time and time again, but, Tonight i drove my car quite hard, I then let it cool on tickover for about 5 minutes. About 2 hours later I started it up and whilst it was ticking over I noticed whisps of smoke from the nearside exhaust that smelt like buring oil. I drove the car home and the smoke seemed to disappear... Whats causing this? What can I do to prevent this? What damage is it causing? Thanks guys, Dan

With quite a few people here saying they would like to buy an early old school Z Please do not even think about this one http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1028233.htm