General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hey all, Am thinkng of re-painting my brake calipers while she's off the road. Now, they have already been painted Red (not very well i might add) and i want to change them to Blue. Any advice on the best way to prep 'em before repainting them?.... Cheerz James

Can some kind soul let me know the part numbers for UK Spec--- MANUAL TRANSMITION COOLER DIFF COOLER AND ALL LINES +ARE THE HOUSINGS DIFFERANT? THAN A USA SPEC? :bow:

After I`d been stuck/crawling along in traffic for about an hour the other day , I noticed a humming noise , as if something turning/spinning was rubbing , or lacking lubrication . It sounded too " heavy " to be the fan (?) It happened once before , in the Summer , but I hadn`t noticed it since then . Any ideas would be most appreciated , lads an` lasses .

spotted at around 11 this morning

what exactly do i need to do this do i need to upgrade anything else.

Guys and Girls, Just come across these on GTR-OC http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/86624-r33gtr-std-rear-brakes-brembo-s-etc.html Bloody good price if you ask me! (shame i got no car to put them on :( ) Nick

Hi all, First time I've had a frost since getting the car. Thought "Oooh 10 mins with the windscreen on 40 degrees no problem". 20 minutes later nothing has happened, and I've finally realised that hardly anything comes out of the top dash vents when it's on full. There's the normal fan noise but no flow. Are they always like this? or I'm thinking some magic flap motor thing isn't working so my air isn't being directed to my screen... which probably means dashboard out to fix lol. Cheers

While taking the Z apart to replace the tension bar bushes I noticed a tank (nearside front wheel arch, infront of the wheel/behind intercooler) and the lack of any liquid in it. The tank cap is yellow with a dipstick attached and states coolant/refridgerant. I've had a quick scan through the manual, slide D on the link shows it but I can't find a better description. Anyone know what it's for and what should be in here? Cheers http://300zx-twinturbo.com/cgi-bin/manual.cgi?list=bf&dir=&config=&refresh=&direction=forward&scale=0&cycle=off&slide=7&design=default&total=46

To add a TT front bumper to my car, is it a complete new bumper all the way to the lights or is it just the spoiler bit at the bottom? Confused!!

Guys am happy as larry !!!! Got my baBY back...and shes is hot!!! SWZ ROCKS.Big thank you to paul, andy and dave keep up the good works. :hyper:

I very nearly crashed my Z this morning down a dual carriageway. Travelling at approx 70 - 80 mph this Dick in a Ford Fiesta pulled out on me, I had to brake as not to hit him. He then pulled in and I'm still doing around 70 mph, floored it in 4th and OMFG, proper wheel spin and I'm pointing into the inner lane, lifted off and I'm pointing to the armcoving (sp?) whilst banging my head on the Targa trim. After a few more left/rightcorrections I'm going in a straight line again. Slowed to about 60 for the rest of the way and let the Twat in the Fiesta sail by. I was close to pooping my pants. So a warning to others and a note to self :- Calm dow…

HB mate :duffer: :duffer: :D

My UK spec TT manual has started to make a creaking noise when i press or depress the clutch pedal, the noise is like a creaking/clicking that can be heard both inside the car and outside... What could this be? I first thought it was the cable on its way out, as thats how it sounds...but they are hydraulic... so i am confused any ideas anybody? Thanks Dan

It mustn't want my money, went through with credit card details and then it asked me for my paypal account. FFS i only wanted to pay them money :rant:

after finally building the zed ive driven a few different cars over the 5 years off the road recently drove it and felt really uncomfortable in it couldnt get used to roundabouts or junctions and it kinda ruined my hopes for the finally built car anyone else had this? maybe im mental :hyper:

cheers guys adaptors came today, just need the car running now! old wheels off at weekend and pics & details will be appearing in for sale section then. :duffer:

We had the VOSA MOT Matters monthly magazine deliverd down the old mans garage today, there was an article about tinted windows in it. According to VOSA you need 70% of the light to pass through the tint to be legal. I didn't know if anybody would find this usefull but thought id post it anyway.

Picked up another 300 today, This time its a white S2 model JDM TT Manual. I will try to take a few picks tomorrow to post, needs alittle bit of TLC but im sure that will not be a problem. That makes for in the house now lol. 2 red 1 yellow and 1 black. I need to thank Mario ( Paul ) for spotting this one on fleebay yesterday. Was at a buy now for £1100. Had full service history and the titanium key still plus a box of goodies. Now all I need is silver, purple lol lol lol only kidding. Paul next time I see you the :duffer: are on me all night

Spotted you bottom of north hill at 4.30pm 14/11/07 L reg

that is the question ????????? been thinking of selling the zed not really getting the use out of it anymore hardly had it out at all this year (due to weather) because of my job i cant use it as a daily driver. so its garaged up half of the time. i dont get to as many shows as i used to, which is what a car like this is for. would also like to try a mustang ? on the other hand i love the car and the attention it gets if i do let it go ,i know i will regret it :confused: if i can keep hold until next year. hopefully a better summer will change my mind.? although its a lot of money to have sat around the garage decisions decisions dec…

there was a red zed in harrow and wealdstone station yesterday, did it belong to anyone here?

Hi all, A few quick Q's under this heading. My engine is out for turbo replacement, not seen the VVT solenoids until now and they appear to have partially melted (I assume they should be encased in plastic - this appears to be transformed into a chewing gum like goo) - I could be wrong, maybe they always look like that, any comments?? Does anyone have a pic of what they should look like? I'm running an AVC-r and want to remove as much redundant rubbish from the engine/bay as I can. Is it possible to safely remove the stock boost solenoids and also the standard recirc valves ?(Blitz BOVs fitted on hardpipes). I want to do a plenum bypass whilst I'm at i…

Seen some bodykits on eBay for around £289. Anyone ever bought one? They look mint in the pics!

Happy Birthday bud! :duffer: :duffer: :duffer:

Are they worth it? Was quoted £367 for a 24month warranty (£2500) claim limit per individual claim? Covers everything except bodywork. Seems pretty good to me for a 15 year old car and think I would get my monies worth!