General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Need urgent advise. Just come to fit my new front coil overs and am stuck on how to proceed. The photos shows the full extended BC and the standard OEM. The difference in length is massive. It just does not seem right. Can anyone guide as to the way towards asap

Haven't seen a thread on this for a while so let's see the current demographics on model year. Pick for the cars you currently own. I'm betting 1992 will have the most.

Hi guys Well im doing a bit of research for a temp fix on the heater in zebedee. The temp control has never worked but the fan works fine on all speeds. Lee dent did a bit of troubleshooting last time she was there relays all good fuse box ok no wet the control pod swapped out for another with no change to problem so we think its the motor that controls the air gate thats gone. As the temp is stuck on full hot it makes driving in warm weather even with everything switched off quite uncomfortable so i want to try and get under the dash and manually pull the air gate into a cooler position. Does anyone have any photos or info as to where the gate and motor is so i have …

Long wait is over! Very pleased with it! Only odd thing is the chassis plate is missing....slightly concerning. Thought it looks like it's been gone for a while. I assume it had to go through various checks in Japan though so..... Any thoughts?

Im getting ready for some new pads in my 350Z gold brembo front calipers. I have been using a set of Porterfield R4S compound which have been superb. I was going to change to some Ferodo DS2500s as the Porterfields are not readily available in the UK and are quite pricey. Price is not an issue tho.I just need a pad that works on track 100% and is acceptable on the road. Does any one have any thoughts/suggestions?? Also under consideration are.... Hawk HP+ (not HPS) or Project MU HC800 (not NS400) or EBC Bluestuff.

Hi everyone, One of my Ignition coil packs has failed and I need a new one, my Zed is running 392bhp is it best to keep the coil packs standard original Nissan part or is aftermarket ones any better if so what are the best makes out there and I maybe upping the power in the future what is the best option I have standard or aftermarket. Thanks

Will this fit my 1995 Z... Airbag of course... I'm about to pay, we agreed upon a price and would my airbag components transfer to that wheels airbag? Read his description of item please! Momo Autech It's a nice looking wheel and supposedly will fit since it's an airbag aftermarket made for Nissan. The design of the grips are nice and it'll be nicer upgraded looking feature too & have it wrapped if needed vs wrapping OEM. What is your opinion? Is this a direct bolt on wheel without modification since it's a Nissan steering wheeL Thanks!!!

[video=youtube_share;xRry6KpSEB4] Please can someone give me an idea to what is causing this? It gets worse when the engine is warm. I have to drive with the A/C on even tho I have no air con just to up the revs at idle Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

As most of you know, I have a pair of Recaro Speed seats fitted in my Zed. These were actually an option during the Z32's production run and, as such, are sort of "period correct." What are peoples' thoughts on changing them for a newer model of Recaro...? Maybe a pair out of an Evo 9, or even an Evo 10...? Should I "modernise" the cabin, or leave things as they are to retain a little authenticity (well, as authentic as red leather can be!)...? Go.....

As I have dropped the rear sub frame I would like to renew as much as possible. One of the things are the 2 CV half shafts (drive shafts). In the us there is a company who remanufacture them unfortunately they stopped doing so for the 300zx. Do any of you know if there is a company in the UK who has new or remanufactured ones? Thanks Peter

I've bought a Zed thats had a light(wish) front knock and is now suffering from a starting issue. Basically its starts for a few seconds and then stutters and cuts out, the engine seems ok when it is running so, I suspect that its a vacuum issue or something along those lines. While investigating I noticed that the recirc valves have been removed and capped on the inlet pipes but, there are still open pipes on both sides coming from the tubs in front of the rad. Could this be the cause of the issue? The car was an insurance write-off so maybe its been raided and the after markets BOVs have been removed. This pic might explain it better...

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.