General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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.....Nice Z, Until I enlarged the picture of the rear. :D http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/882477.htm

Just found my dream engine bay and hopefully with the help of the club I will one day have it. this is a car in NZ, you can see the ebay add 550Bhp :mac1:

Hello. Was wondering if anyone has bought the bovs from the american ebay? also what are peoples thoughts on them? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Type-RS-Blow-Off-Valve-Red-Universal-GTR-Skyline-300ZX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a3Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem250368692316QQitemZ250368692316QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-300-ZX-2-2-RED-TWIN-TURBO_W0QQitemZ290294747751QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item290294747751&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318:rofl:

This post may seem like going back to basics but we are constantly surprised by the amount of people who do not know or understand what is written on a bottle of oil and therefore have no idea of what they are looking for, buying or using. This post should help as a basic guide, for more detailed information contact us and we will be happy to help. So, to be blunt about the subject, if a bottle of oil does not contain the following basic information then DO NOT buy it look for something that does! 1) The purpose for which it is intended (i.e. Motor oil, Gear oil etc) 2) The viscosity (i.e. 10w-40, 5w-30 etc for Motor oils and 80w-90, 75w-90 etc for Gea…

Has anyone (or has this already been posted) heard about the revision that was brought in to the MOT test this year? Basically says that if you exhaust(s) is louder than standard it is a fail. The official wording is "We have made a slight amendment to the RfR, which now makes it clear that the comparison is with a similar vehicle with a silencer in average condition" :eek::eek:

As my sig say's: Not spending my daily allowence while travelling (tesco snacks for dinner) and saving £10 a day to spend on my Zed :wack: I get the option while away on business to have £20 a day no questions asked whilst in the UK (this is the worst rate I get in Europe :confused:). I have taken the approach that instead of eating a drinking it all in pubs and so on I purchase pre packed food from the super market. To start off I was saving £10 a day but have now squeezed it to £15 a day so the average a week is £50 to £60 a week. Am I mad (sitting in my hotel room eating cheese sandwiches and not in a bar drinking). Or is it a good idea …

Can anyone tell me if its a bad idea to spray a viscous fan?...... Only reason being is im getting rid of my electric setup and thought about spraying my new viscous fan blades just to tidy it up before it goes on the car thanks James

Sometimes when i goto start my car it makes an awfull noise, the same noise it makes if you turn the key when the car is already started. It does this once or twice then starts as normal. WHY? any ideas? starter motor?

can anyone tell me where i can find the bleed valve for my clutch as i need to bleed it cos it wont take any clutch fluid, many thanks

Spotted a silver Zed with BBS wheels driving past the Bp garage near Basildon town centre. Looked mint never seen this one in Basildon before.

I'm z less, not happy watched my baby be driven away by her new owner. The car needed finishing and it had dawned on me that it was never really going to happen if I kept it lol. I have a new motor tho, a dog of an mr2 turbo lol she feels as quick as the z through 2nd and 3rd, so much more grip, but lacks the power to pull hard at the top end. might get a bit more mpg tho lol

Hi all, apologies first if this is in the wrong section. Looking finally towards buying a Zed (something I've been putting off for a couple of years due to finances) and I've spotted what look like some good ones at a dealers in High Wycombe on Autotrader. There's a white TT LWB which looks like it's got a club sticker in the drivers side rear quarter window. http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=28997&pageid=3&originalid=&gid=nogroup&tid=46&start=5&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200905328084227 is the one in question. Anyone know any of this cars history, or the other 2 TT's for sale b…

Here's the pics of my subframe and diff:) Pics are rubbish, but there off my phone

Aaaaaarh! Went out to my car this morning to go to work put key in lock, turned it and the sodding key snapped off in the lock. I've not tried to get the key out yet, but I need to know my options especially as it was my only key :headvswal:mad:

Found this, who's is this anyone know? Cheap manual box for someone :x: http://www.japmids.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6862

The way you do business is second to none, really first class mate, ordered a set of UK Targa blinds from Jeff, as ive been aftera decent set for ages. he put them aside for me while i sorted my paypal. delivery superb, response superb. value for money superb. As Arnie says "i will be back" :bow: Cheers Stu

I enjoy driving, cleaning and fixing my zed, i feel proud that ive got one, my pride and joy its nice to see folks looking at it rumbling away. I never have bother with anything worth while (maybe occasionally) such as Skylines, Supras, 350's or decent motors, and it always ends with a decent nod to each. Sure i will have a play with certain vehicles if i deem they are worthy, but when im not in the mood, why do people in crap cars such as Saxo's, Corsa's and Old M plate Cavalier's always want to have a go, i just let them get ahead far enough that they think theyve done me, then i change gear and hit the fun pedal, then for some reason all i can see is them in my rear …

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/NISSAN+300+ZX/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966218-4294967243/advert.action?R=200906328483930&distance=586&postcode=ZE1+0RQ&channel=CARS&make=NISSAN&model=300+ZX&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1990&vehicleRegLetter=G see for yourself:p

say the car is a standard TT ????

When i first start my car it stinks of petrol. it lasts for a couple of minutes then dissapears. i don't think i've got a petrol leak as i haven't seen any little petrol puddles anywhere (not that i would as it evaporates fairly quickly) and it only seems to do it when i start the car up from cold. anyone got any ideas or had a similar problem to this?

Tech tip 2 The humble engine thermostat is often overlooked when performance issues arise and can have dramatic effect in particular the twin turbo and a lesser but just as important level on the non turbo zeds The thermostat is very commonly misunderstood in how it functions and this can in turn lead to ignoring the running issues that it can directly cause. The unit works from cold by restricting the flow of water around the engine block with the exception of a small by pass hole which prevents the water pump been overloaded. A simple but effective temperature sensitive action moves the valve either open or closed according to water temperature. The re…

Ok im still getting the same problem, my o/s headlight just switches on from time to time until i remove the relay.So convinced it was the relay at fault i waited for it to happen again and swopped for another relay and it comes back on again grrrr! Im now thinking could this possibly be a bad earth of some sort? any help much appreciated By the way i have hid's fitted if that makes any difference?

Hi, After over 2 years of my car sitting around the battery has given up. Can anyone suggest a good battery to get and are there any better ones for a car that won't be driven much? What does deep cycle mean on a battery? Cheers Vijay