General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Anyone recognise this Z'd and know its history? I can see that its had some work done Zed World in the past but it would be good to know more. I've just picked it up and am hoping to use if for a TT conversion.

I've just fitted a new gear knob and the gear gaiter doesn't suit the knob. The ring at the top of the gaiter is too large and sags. What gaiters have people purchased to tidy up the look? Cheers.

After finally starting my engine the other week and getting it mot'd on Thursday. I have been trying to use it yo get some miles on it. I'm now due my first oil change Noticed when driving my temps are pretty good.. water temp 75-77 deg c rising to 80 in traffic. And my oil temperature 60 deg c... the oil temp is what I want to check. Currently using mineral running in oil. Is that a good temperature? Obviously no boosting so temps will be lower. . Took it for a nice drive through the new forest today. Them temperatures were stable the whole journey. Drove great.. Had a couple of puffs of smoke out of the exhaust but I can expect that right? Engine onl…

Hi ...would anyone be able to tell me the colour code for my uk spec dark metallic grey 300ZX please ?

After a few months of waiting (and hoping) the Zed has finally sold! So with that the time has come to bid my farewell to the club and scene after almost 10yrs. I'd like to say an absolutely massive thanks to everyone on here who has, over the years, offered up help and advice with all the issues that come with the territory of owning one of these fantastic cars. Without you I would have thrown in the towel much sooner and without ever having had the chance to experience the joys of owning and driving the 300zx. This car has taught me so much and has given me some exceptional experiences and some exceptional friends. I wish you all the best and the club a successful futur…

i have all the hicas removed from my car now and cruise control am i rite in thinking the steering clock spring can be removed now ? its off at the mo as i fitted new steering wheel other day https://z32.wikispaces.com/Clock+Spring

I just got done on an engine rebuild and I think I have gotten to the point where I need help. I can't seem to get her to idle well. It wants too but IDK where to start. It dies out at anything under 1000rpm, so I can't get the CAS timing correct causing some back firing. any shop you would recommend would be great. I feel an hour or two in the correct mechanics hands would get her running perfect. Thanks

Hello! So today I am investigating my decat install and wondering how on earth this works... I have the car lifted on stands and have been checking out teh bolts. I have a japspeed style decat pipe to try out. It is stupidly tight in there so I am probably going to fail at this, but will giev it a shot... My bolts all look pretty rusted, but I will try and save them with some WD-40 and a wire brush. These bolts appear to be fixed into the elbow pipe, in that there isn't a bolt head that I can feel, is that right? So it is just a case of releasing and working on the nut and thread?

am going to buy a engine and rebuild it for about 600bhp i have big gt675 rs turbos and ms manifiolds and 740 injectors i have eagle rods will getting a forged pistons and full build kit what things do i need to know what ground needs to be covered what points are a must ? any info suggestions or just ides welcome even if its a small thing am going to need all the help i can get on this but am going to try and get this done myself so please put some input on this people

Have a terable auto knob on my Zed have now got a original one but arrived with full complete surround and long mental bar under it, do I have to replace the whole thing or is there a way to just change the knob back to original James

Hi, Just thought some people might be interested in my mod. I dyed one of my door cards black. Comparing from the original Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

looks like his old car with some added red paint and a wing is it the same car

Finally, I have found the reason for my intermittent fault with my Dim-Dip lighting. After what has been a painstaking search of the wiring, I tracked the problem down to a corroded connection (what a surprise) to the Dim-Dip unit itself. One wire was barely connected, and fell off when I touched it, and another did not need much encouragement to break off either.

Could anybody tell me where the cruise control actuator plugs in under the bonnet. My car is made from 3 different zeds. The shell is a 1990 jdm import. The engine and harness are from a 1995 import which did not have aircon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The fear is real. Working on my Z project, pumping in a fair bit of £ to the rear, but now onto the front of the car. It needs welded, I know a good guy, but would be easier for everyone with pre-fabricated panels for the sills. I've seen all the posts for rear panels, but are there any available for the front? Pictures of a hole in the side of the drivers floor pan after prodding with a screwdriver, and the side skirt which is a write off too. The paint is my own doing. And don't worry, the jacks aren't under the sills, got two at the cross member, and two at the chassis Cheers!

Hi just refurbished my rear calipers new seals, dust boots and all 4 new Pistons .I want to fit new bleed nipples can someone give me a link to buy new ones there the smaller type nipples thanks .

Been asked a few times lately about certain tech threads I have done over the years and for links to them, anyhow here is a quick link to a couple pages of the popular one with a single link... hope you all enjoy: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/search.php?searchid=2234059 Jeff

So I have found a oem low level rear spoiler to replace the rubbish one in my Zed. Any one know the best way to fit it? The tail gate has holes in it from what looks like the original spoiler and a long slot in the tailgate also. Do I just glue it on or is there special fixings available?

My Show plate arrived today. Just need to go to some shows now.

i did all this when i first got teh car but i cant remember the rite order for bleeding can some jog my memory here inc the abs

So once again I’m in need of help/guidance with my Zed. This time it’s because it won’t start!:glare: I’ve searched google and this forum and there seems to be a vast number of reasons why a zed won’t fire up. None of them seem to match up with my situation, so I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction… Over the last few weeks I’ve been noticing that when I start the car (from cold) the engine revs up to about 2,000 rpm and then, over the space of about 5 seconds, drops back down - almost to the point of cutting out. Usually I just rev the engine a little and then it’s fine. It idles as you’d expect, there’s not misfire, hesitation, cutting out or a…

Hi, don't know if this is an appropriate post, but wondering what my Zed is worth before posting it up for sale in the Classified section? Have been shafted on ebay by non-paying bidders twice now, so thought I would try it on here where there are people genuinely interested in these cars. 1991 NISSAN FAIRLADY 300ZX Z32 3.0L N/A AUTO 2+2 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-NISSAN-FAIRLADY-300ZX-Z32-3-0L-N-A-AUTO-2-2-/131882364514?hash=item1eb4cd2e62:g:q9wAAOSwtnpXmc3~ Any input would be gratefully received. PS, This isn't an ad, I'm just asking the question!!

Hi ...Sorry to be a pain ...have now sourced the UK Spec rear exhaust sections with chrome tips from Richie K and wondered if the back box itself should be finished in a satin black and the tips are then obviously chrome to match the spec as it left the factory ? ...kind regards Taz

So now I've installed a catback and z1 intercoolers, and I'm currently installing split downpipes. So with those mods is it safe to run 0,9mm welding tips if I run 98octane fuel? I also have a boost gauge so I can check boost level. I do believe my previous Z had boost jets installed without running any ecu mods...

Probably one of the worst car reviews I ever saw , not only 300zx but any car . Is it just me or it sucks ? What do you people think ? Ta