General Discussions - 300ZX Related

It's that time of the year where I've gotta get the thing MoT and would like to get a few minor jobs done at the same time. Used SWZ last year but they aint a garage no more from what I can see. Any suggestions? Would like it to be a little closer to London then SWZ! That way I can get myself home easlier when I drop the car off! :)

My standard back boxes where completely f@cked. I had quotes for around the £1000 mark for a full new system, and money is a bit tight at the minute. Anyway thanks to djtomo got a cat back system cheap as the company he bought his from had sent him a swb system by mistake. Heres some pics. (Camera phone pics) Eventually i want a standard looking system double twin, but this will do for now. Now i just have to get organised and get my engine sorted out for rebuild. Cheers

Just something I've noticed...and I'm not the first. 240Z, 260Z, 280ZX, Z31 and Z32 drivers will always give some kind of recognisional gesture when they see each other on the road....but 350Z drivers....NEVER do. It's something the US guys have noticed as well. A complete disregard for the entire Z marque. I am sure most of them don't really know the Z heritage as the Z33 is too new and many that buy them don't appreciate or know about the Z car range. It's no real loss as I've never really liked the Z33, but I'll always acknowledge it as a Z car. I am sure that in about 10 - 15 years time when most of the remaining examples have fallen into Z enthusiasts' hands wil…

My stock tubs need replacing, was going to cost me £2600 for the hybrids and labour all in, but for an extra £1000, im going to be getting all this. The spec of the engine is JWT530BB Turbos and downpipes, full unorthodox racing pulley set, Fidanza Flywheel, RPS Max street clutch, Nismo 555 injectors and wesico pistons.It will be stripped down and rebuilt again by Chris from z tech, new gaskets etc and a full service inc cam belt, head gasket, water pump etc, all parts have done less than a 1000 miles and the engine itself has only done about 50,000 miles, i'm hoping to see high 400bhp, is this a bargain?

Dan.. trying to ring you, your phone engaged continually!!!??

Tried to fit my boost controller yesterday, put the new ECU in and connected the controller to it! get to fitting the Pressure sensor and I'm missing a bit:cry: AVC-R supplied air filter, Does anyone know where I can get this and also a T-connector and straight connector? and possibly a small section of pipe:bow::bow: The electronic parts are working fine though:nana2::dance:

I'm getting there, but! I have got the air blowing cold (not chilled) but it only seems to be coming from the top and bottom with nothing from the centre or door vents there are no controls that you can divert it manually are there? ANY IDEAS PLEASE? Thanks vini

The leather in my car is generally in pretty good shape but it has the usual cracks and crease lines on the drivers seat pad and bolsters. I did a forum search for leather repair but most of the posts are fairly old, has anyone used any specific products recently they can recommend? I was going to try the kit from furnitureclinic, Any opinions? :D http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Colour_Repair_Kit.htm

I just got my renewal through.. Pretty impressed really. Jap Import N/A 300zx Targa... £450 :)

my alloys are starting to peel showing a nice white wheel underneath, my front right is the worst. but i am thinking i would like to have white alloys is there anything i can remove the alloy so i can have white wheels insted without damaging the tyres. :hyper:

removed rear wiper, as looks too big, and car looks much cleaner without it. not going to splash out on a re-spray/filler job at the mo, just going to blank it off. found this, http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18603/Electrical/Cable-Accessories/PVC-Grommets/PVC-Grommet-Closed-Pack-of-100# just wondered if anyone else done it, or knows the correct size rubber grommet to replace the hole.

I have found a company that can do automatic to manual gearbox conversions for approx £900. Their phone number is 0776 176 3474. Comes highly recommended apparently. Dave

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-4294966218-4294967243/advert.action?R=200826312998747&distance=189&postcode=DD1+2AF&channel=CARS&make=NISSAN&model=300+ZX&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage= Not sure on that tbh!

BBS LMs have always been up there as one of my favourite rims. But I've never seen a Z with a set on until I stumbled across these. It's tooooo low at the back, but the wheels work so damn well. Offset wins a life too! Perfect fitment. Alas, I've spent way too much lately and certainly can't afford these at the moment. Maybe one day! Poor quality photos, but nice to see such a quality rim on the Z.

As above which clutch shall I choose? both similar price, act one 2 weeks delivery, other one 2-3 days...please help cos dont want it to slip again cos I gotta pay for next one:nono:opinions please asap:rolleyes:bloody clutches:headvswal

Saw your post on our mkivsupra.net site, so thought I'd repay the compliment:) Nice cars the ZX, almost got one before I decided on a Supra.

does anybody on here know how to do this, my next big purchase is going to be some massive calipers, but i aint got a clue how to do the brackets does anybody on here do this, obviously ill make it worth your while ££££££££ cheers

stupid problem really Car is undergoing MOT - I have 17" Super Advan Alloys which came with the car and when I have previously had my wheels changed the locking wheel nut was broken open (since there was no key that came with them) I therefore have four missing wheels nuts! Not being au fait with wheel nuts where can i get hold of some non locking replacements which will be compatible with my alloys (or do I have to buy a bunch and test them all to see if they fit?)

The old girl began overheating this morning, quickly got steamy inside the car and forced me to pull over, then left a wet spot on the carpet... Not that girl! :slap: Anyway sounds like the dreaded heater matrix leak has struck again! Will need to do a quicky matrix bypass till I have time to rip out the dash and replace the matrix. Took a look at the back of the engine and spotted one of the heater hoses but not sure where the second one enters the bulkhead. Did a search but cant seem to find a pic showing the second line, can anyone help?

Was it you? i see it parked up everyday nice body kit 99 spec lights crome wheels :D but today i saw you driving it???

Ongoing................... I've discovered a vibration from about 40mph upwards through the steering wheel which gets worse the faster i go. So far i have: Changed the tension rod bushes to poly ones....no difference. Checked each individual piston in each caliper is working.....yes it is. Had the discs checked for warping......slightly out on one worse on the other had them skimmed..........still no difference. The car is now at Power Engineering who skimmed the discs and they are doing further investigation tomorrow. They've also checked the wheel bearings and both fronts are ok. Anyone got any other ideas??????????????? Cheers Ale…

Hi People, Can anyone help? I smell oil and I think it might have a top leak that runs towords therear. I haven't lost any oil off the dip stick in the time i had i and the hicas light likes to remind me its present although again, no loss of fluid? Has anyone had this happen? Thanks

My car is back home and she is back to normal :) the new turbo did the trick and now she is running very nice :D I am getting some smoke which is the oil inside the exhausts. the smoke goes after stopping :D Just need to sort the lumpy idle out and she will be ok :D Thanks agian to a good friends for helping me out (Paul@swz and legraph) im so happy that its all sorted now :)

Hi! I am looking for a Zed that the engine is Twin Turbo, the car is 98`, but the problem is that haven´t got boost gauge under the speedometer..It is normal?? Thanks I Put the pics of the car, if you don´t view please, tell me. Sorry for my bad english

To make those peeps who are selling their Zed feel a little less bad I thought i would start a thread on Zed design flaws. The thing that most winds me up about the Zed is that you cant put anything that looks valuable - eg a laptop bag in the boot as its quite easy to see through the front windscreen! Anyone got any others?