General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just asking for some advice on what to look for after hitting crash barrier after slide on black ice :( Went through roundabout ok and started to accelerate away on dual carriageway, started to fishtail in 2nd, off throttle and dipped clutch, car settled down, changed up into 3rd let foot off clutch car fishtailed badly, spun me around, slid up carriageway backwards and rear passenger side bumper hit barrier and rotated me . checked car no obvious damage to bumper lights, wheel etc. Car drives fine. Anyone got any ideas of things to look for that are not obvious.

anyone got a diagram on how to remove the headlights?

thinking of getting some better tyres for putting on when driving in the wet, anybody got any reccomendations, they dont have to be cheap, just want some that dont slip and slide at lights even under slight acceleration. cheers

I know this has been posted before a few years ago but its worth another link for all the new members, restoring a very nice 240Z. http://www.voodoo-people.com/~daz/mull/wmv/

can anyone tell me the model name of a stock 300 z32 turbo please. cheers, :D al. ;)

“Losing 1kg of rotational weight (i.e. wheel weight) is the straightline performance equivalent to removing 10kg from your car” Came across it earlier on a website. 3 facts about lightweight wheels according to Rota Wheels UK Managing Director Julian Pearcey: A lightweight wheel doesn't simply increase straight line performance, when you hit the bumps and twisties they come into their own A lightweight wheel is much more eager to change direction Less unsprung weight means that your suspension won’t have to try and control 25kg of wheel and tyre, bouncing around in the arch I do know that the man selling the wheels, would obviously comment o…

I have just done a search and can't find a guide anywhere. Anyone seen one posted elsewhere?

what do i have to use to top up my fluid

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew how difficult it would be to keep ABS with a bigger brake kit or get it set up correctly. I have heard of peole fitting bigger brakes then having an accident because the wheels locked up. So can ABS be kept or reset for the new setup? how? Electronic jiggery pokery or a mechanical solution? Safety is my consideration when looking to go down a bigger brake route.

Hi all, I am a complete newbie as far as 300zx's go. However, there has just recently been one part ex'd at a garage my bro works at and I was after a bit more information on it / the cars in general. TBH the garage themselves do not know a lot about the car, and have said that it is a limited edition of 50 and has 400bhp? I have had a quick search but can not find any models that would match those details. Was there ever a limited run of 50 cars of any model? The details the garage has are: 92J Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Slick Top Manual 400bhp 1 of 50 ever made 52000km Imported in 2005 and has had a cam belt and three services since then but nothing …

...remove my fooked auto box and put a new one in? Got a box sorted, just need some "hands" to put it in! Obviously I'll pay!

as above they have zed centre caps but i carnt see any names on them ??

Guys - I have a worn OEM steering wheel on my Zed. While it looks tatty and I have a replacement wheel with boss adaptor, I am loath to replace it anything other than the original wheel. Based on the pricing of an OEM wheel (which is horrendous - you'd buy a donor car cheaper) this won't happen. I feel that somethings just look better in stock, and the steering wheel to me is one obvious example (personal taste of course-so no offence intended). Now does anybody know, if there is any company/individual who can refurnish the outer ring/grip part of the steering wheel? Does such a service exist or has anybody got it done. If you have, any chance of some pics. …

235 tyres all round, any good for the z??

Hi all,yet another little problem with me daily drive twinturbo!I have noticed after driving in any style there is a slight burning smell coming from the drivers side rear wheel.I have felt the tire and its never warm enough to make a burning smell(smell is similar to burning rubber)i havent a clue what this is but its bugging me a bit incase it leads to a big problem:cry: i have noticed a lot of oil on my carpark at about the point were the rear diff would be?im unsure if the oil is of mine thow as i have topark it were i can!

FAO ALL MALES ATTENDING Z009. Right we need 12 men to volunter to wash members z'ds after there journey to Z009, each man will be required to do a half hour car washing session in womens clothing for the charity thats 2 cars per session, thats it Great chance to get a chance of winning the show n shine comp too Photojudge will take some pics for sale and give some of his earnings to the charity. So come on guys get involved and remember its a laugh and for a very good cause:hyper: Wozzer has kindly offered to start list:bow: 1. Wozzer

Just thought I would let u guys see what im having fitted soon, I no its not discreet but I had it cheap off zedworld, Jeff will be fitting it and giving my car the once over before getting it custom mapped, going to be running it at 19psi max, im hoping it will make a huge differance, cant wait. http://www.temple-tuning.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=85

Can you get pearl white in spray cans i want to spray the grey band on the bumper

We've just returned from a short holiday to Cornwall, racking up just over 1000 (quite fast;)) miles in the Z over the last few days and (as usual) it never missed a beat.......:bow: It is bloody filthy now, though so I guess that's my job for tomorrow:p Richard:D

After cleaning all the green gunge out from some electrical connections I have a tube of silicone grease and some spray white lithium. After reading the blurb on the spray lithium it provides excellent electrical resistance!? - surely this is not what you want. Anyone know how your meant to use this or the best way of sealing the connections - do I spray on grease/silicone - let it dry then put connection spades back on?or just clip everything back in then spray afterwards - (this will not touch the electrical connections tho as there is plastic bushings round. Thanks

Finally got the pot fitted chroming done by Slick Pete (many thanks will post back tomorrow) what do you think? Need the top chrome too now

just cleaned my 300 today, been dirty for ages!!! not going to drive it now, not until the roads clear of mud and winter things!! lol! hope u all like 'em. al.

now I know why my zed has been laid up for a year - I forgotten how stressful working on them are. Removing the drivers side dipped beam light and there is a metal spring that clips it in place. the catch it locks behind (part of the headlamp unit) snapped so now I cant fix my HID back in place!!! :( I have tried a *small* touch of silicone sealant around the edge of the fixing to see if that will hold it in place - I will now in 24 hours. Im just hoping sealant wont be a prob with temp of HID and that it holds - otherwise I guess its a new headlamp assembly and a bumper off job!!! :(

Took the 300 on its first long run 300+miles, not a single unusal sound from it well pleased ,the fuel consumsion was good filled to the brim ,stayed below 70 on the way there and used apox 1/4 tank, on the way back pushed it 100/140mph and used aprox 1/2 tank, so 3/4 tank very pleased . thats with the wife in the back and son in the front too

got some uk clocks and got groover to fit his new el dials below b4 and aft pics