General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Well, as many may know, I have recently discovered that my lower radiator cross member has finally succumbed to the dreaded tin worm. Hopefully, this is day one of my journey to successfully repairing it with a suitable replacement. Wish me luck, I think I will need it. So, today I started the dismantling of the front end, and within a couple of hours I had removed the front bumper etc' This was done on the driveway, and I hope to complete the rest of the work in the garage, hopefully. I have reached the point where I am unfamiliar with most of the critical items that now stand in my way, and would seriously appreciate some advice as to how I should procee…

Been trying to fit some decats to my car today. For info it's a 93 import TT (manual conversion) with greddy turbos. Anyway, I have some new japspeed decat pipes but they just don't seem to fit. The main issue seemed to be the drivers side, it hits the floor pan so impossible to fit properly. So, I remember ages ago that people had said the auto and manual pipes were different. I'm guessing that would be to clear the gearbox though, not the cars underbelly. Any ideas? Also the hangers didn't seem to be in the right place. Here's some photos and you can see the japspeed has an extra bend compared the the old knackered one.

So I recently bought a slicktop that had been left to die and today saw the first few hours of bringing it back to life. I bought it for the missus so she can have her own Z but really it's a big cover up so I can have another Z lol A good wash on the outside got rid of years of moss and dirt that had collected, we pulled all the interior out to give the carpet a shampoo and damn good hoover then started building it back up. Fitted a dashboard and various trims that were missing, changed the rear centre panel for a better one. Got some VGC standard rear lights going on in the next few days. Tomorrow I need to sort the front suspension out as…

Can someone photoshop these wheels onto my car please?

Wow, asking prices really on the up. £12.500 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300ZX-Twin-Turbo-SWB-manual-1996-low-mileage-Rare-see-description-/272255515377?hash=item3f63b17af1:g:O2YAAOSwa81XRzg1

Trying to fix my window Took the motor assembly out today, took it all apart tested everything put it all back together and it worked fine, fitted it to the car, all good except up was down ( somewhere in the mechanics not the electrics) so all out again , rebuilt, refitted and now partially working. The auto function doesnt auto When it gets to the top ( holding switch down) it doesnt stop, it just keeps trying and making bad noises Half way up it stops and makes bad noises, a quick push up by hand and its on its way again. So the questions / pondeirings The top end stops just seem to be stops in the way with no sensors or switches, so i assume it k…

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300ZX-Twin-Turbo-SWB-manual-1996-low-mileage-Rare-see-description-/272255515377?hash=item3f63b17af1:g:O2YAAOSwa81XRzg1 Its black, SWB, TT, manual, nice miles and a late model :drool: Big price but that's what it takes to buy these cars now. Mine would be in better condition so the 8k agreed value of mine would need looked at again. What do you think zedders?

Helmet :: 2016 Nissan 300ZX UK LWB TT Auto (2016-05-26 23:56:03)

so got me new bushes ready to change and thought would do some digging on ere for any tips seems passenger side is simple enough drivers side not so! did read that jeffTT did a write up but couldn't find it also that the job is easier if replace one of the bolts for a longer length one any info on what size bolt that is would be helpful so can get everything ready and any tips! dan. :thumbup1:

Right hyperphtically, if I had an na slicktop and a tt slicktop from the same year, how easy would it be to convert the na to twin turbo? I ask because our bodyshop has really annoyed me as my zeds untouched.... Seen a nice na on eBay, as well as been offered one on here, both less then I was paying to repair the body of my current slicktop... With a complete donor( having alot replaced/ rebuilt) is it a viable alternative?

just wondering does anyone have a 100% stock tt engine in good working order for sale i thinking about building a engine when as a project and that way keep my car on the road

Hello guys. Ik can buy some 2nd hand wheels from a R33. The front need spacers though. The guy has some hubcentric spacers that bolt on but the original lugs are protuding out of the spacers so the wheels can't be mounted. What should I do. Buy shorter lugs or buy these : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-R-Spurverbreiterungen-15mm-fur-Nissan-Infiniti-200-SX-S14-300-ZX-Z32-350-Z-Z33-/381600421508?hash=item58d9285684:g:ADQAAOSw7n9XEiQw Thanks for the help.

Hi all My car has just this afternoon started running lumpy. On idle and driving. I could desperately use someone local with some know how. I can hear a hissing noise from down by the brake servo but can't see anything myself. I have a day booked with Jimmer next week but ideally need it running well again before driving 200 odd miles to get to Jims.:( If anyone has advice or is local and would like to help a fellow zedder put? ?? I'd be eternally grateful.

It's been years since I last did this and the head unit has been out of my car for over a year. There is no quick connecting block so would appreciate someone giving me a quick reminder on what wires are what in the back of my dash or a diagram. Its a J spec if that makes any difference.

Hi Z'eders, i'm selling my Z on this forum Forum Link , and also stuck it on ebay Classified eBay Link , but got no interest so far, would appreciate any pointers, am i way of the mark on price?? or is there just no interest in these cars atm, since i assumed they were finally becoming a sought after classic. yes i could keep hold of her, but could really do with releasing the money tied up in her. cheers

Having returned off holiday I got to grips with changing the power steering hose! Also replaced my 4 induction pipes. Now I place box into drive & it will not engage! Place into 2 it engages then if I move lever into Drive it engages normal! Auto diagnostic shows No 3 fault. Can changing the induction pipes cause this problem? No rattles or mechanical noises from the gear box & no issues before. I have checked the connections.

was thinking along these lines, just a quick mock up so don't slate me Lol! Sidelights, Brake lights, Indicator,it is yellow just not on Camera!, on its own, I'm thinking three sets per side, only the two outer ones for the light and the inners will be all red for fogs. Thoughts? :ph34r:

Hey, My Zed rebuild continues and I recently reattached the rear lights (not shiny new ones like I hoped or planned, they'll have to wait until later on...) Anyway, when I push my fog light button, my front fogs come on, but the rear tail lights also come on, is this normal? On a slightly separate note, my washer motors wont do anything. I haven't been able to test if its the actual motors as didn't have a multi meter with me, but they used to work three years ago, so for both to fail when sitting doing nothing seems unlikely. I just wondered if there's a relay or something that can fail? Fuses seem to be ok. Cheers!

Hi, I've just seen this wear on my rear p/s wheel!!! Any advice on what I need to do to prevent this when I fit new tyres would be most welcomed. How good is this hunter Hawkeye set up at quick fit? Cheers

Just before going for a quick spin, I thought I would just check a couple of things like exhaust mountings, break lines etc' Lucky I did, I discovered that my front cross member has collapsed on the front near side due to corrosion! I cant believe how bad it looks, so gutted to say the least! Looks like a very difficult job to me, so distraught at the moment. Especially with the Coventry meet just around the corner and my MOT in a months time! I could really do with some experienced advise as to how to approach this one, I am worried that it could be the end of the car. Please see pictures below, 3 of the near side and 1 of the far side.

North and South Wales, 611 Miles in two days. Must do that run again, soon ;-)

Hi all, As title, can i use any knock sensor and splice into the original wiring, as they're very cheap on ebay at the moment. I plan to relocate at the same time. Thanks Mark

I'm just wondering what silicon sealant people use. And, do you use gaskets as well or just the sealant

Whilst replacing my cats, I noticed my oil cooler hose is leaking where it joins the hard pipe. I wanted to replace both of the hoses in the diagram (21355mb and 21355mc). Does anyone know if these are available in the UK, from anywhere other than Nissan? I did notice Z1 sell them if I can't get them over here.

Thursday I drove over three mountains, and every time I was going down, the coolant temp started to drop and after a long period of coasting, engine braking, and light to zero load the needle would go all the way to the bottom. Then as it flattened out the temp gauge would normalize. Any ideas? I bought a new thermostat which I'm gonna fit when I do my timing belt but could it be something else? I should say that under normal driving conditions everything is normal.