General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Guys, Im just looking for folks opinions on this place. I'm looking at buying a new fairlady and ive found a couple on their website. I've heard some rumours about "avoiding them at all costs" but im a bit dubious! Anyone got any opinions????

Has anyone bought or have any feed back on these engine for sale on EBay? They all seem to say direct from Japan and less than 30K miles! I would prefer to rebuild my own but having just done this and it only lasting 3500 miles before something has cracked inside, I'm wondering if this is an economic option. Thoughts please guys and girls. Jase

Hello, my name is David, I am spanish, but seeing a video of youtube... http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=fC84CYpY1Gk ...it enamors to me with that car (300ZX blue) I also have a 300ZX, but it wanted to paint it in the same color. Jason, Do you can say to me as it is I cosay of color of your car? or...the name of the color? Thanks, I sorry, I say little english. A greeting to all, you are a great club!!!

Deicded to get some fuel this afternoon (a drive of around 10 miles). Started up first time straight away no probs. When I'd fuelled up I go to start the car and nothing. All the ignition lights were on but really dull and went out when I turned it to start they all went out but the engine didn't even turn. After a bit of messing the door solenoids started operating really quickly and the alarm was beeping but the hazards were not flashing. Then after about half an hour I checked the fuses. Then not even the ignition lights or headlights or anything came on. After a while I called Chunk who came to the rescue and we jump started it and it ran. However, only the…

Had a scare going up to Leeds on saturday. Pulled into services and lo the zed was leaking fluid. from the offside front. Worried the car would overheat i brought a whole box of Volvic mineral water to replenish lost water. Well the engine response never waivered. I was fortunate to stay in a hotel that had a halfords next to it. So i parked up the zed outside. The leak was from the bottle next to the wheel arch. Some friendly yorkhsire chappie pointed out that the leak was from the refigerent\cooler bottle for heating and air con lol. So it was a false alarm. The plastic under wheel arch cover was frayed and touches the wheel on full lock. Which made the co…

Hi People Does Anyone Know Of A Good 300 Mechanic In Suffolk/norfolk Area?? I Think I Have A Boost/vacumm Leak And Need Someone Who Know His Stuff To Find It. Have Tried To Find It Myself, But Cannot. Cheers Guys Alanz

JUST A QUICKIE PEOPLE. IF THE TIMING IS SET 1 OR 2 DEGREES RETARDED OF THE 15 DEGREES BTDC, WILL YOU GET A LITTLE VIBE FROM THE ENGINE UNDER BOOST THROUGH THE GEARS???? I HAD A MECHANIC SET MY TIMING TO 15 DEGREES BEFORE THE 15 DEGREES BTDC!!!!!! :headvswal AND BOY DID SHE VIBRATE UNDER LOAD!! CHEERS

Just sold a chip but when I went onto pay-pal to see if the payment was made didn't see no received money. Got told that I had to claim it, does anyone know how to do this as it's the first time I have received money in my pay-pal account. Cheers Steve :)

What a Fantastic weekend! Wish we'd had more members attend though? Only me, Jason Farrow and Steve300zx on Friday Night, about 12 members on Saturday, more turned up today though, but not many. but all in all, a brill weekend. We had a make shift AGM on saturday, I'm sure that when Steve300zx has time, he will post up what was said (In Summary). We had the Awards today as well, and I'm sure Steve will post up the Winners! , Thanks to all who attended, and it was nice to put some faces to names. :) :cool: BIG Thanks to the Z Club. Kim Here's My Pic's............. http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u238/rkimmage/ZED-FEST%2007/

Have just installed my HIDs and want to adjust the alignment of the the dipped and the main beam. I know where the adjusters are but was wondering how i line them up. Obviously i need it to be dark for a start! Do i park close to a wall or garage door and check they are at the same level but how do i know they are at the right height and the side to side alignment?

On the A1(M) who gave me the thumbs up as we passed ?

I just seen the 300 v 350z on top gear. Top result dont you think !!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Saw it in a car park in a pub called the Navigater just out side Northampton.

heading from keswick way to penrith on sat morning, you wont have seen me as i was in a gold 106. :)

My 300ZX TT-engine took fire yesterday. All that could burn, did so. A total disaster, I have spent 3 years on engine building, and it was complete in June this year, and now I have to start from the beginning again. I got a story from a ZX-enthusiast in UK telling me that he always leaves his bonnet open when he parks his car in his garage,- due to the fire risk. The engine cools faster then. He told me that petrol filter hose clamps that are not well tightened, might cause fuel fumes and fire as the engine increases heat after being switched off. My insurance company will probably investigate the cause for the fire, so if someone has some knowledge about…

Hi all. Next weekend I am off down to SWZ to have some leather fitted. If anyone in my area has parts down there that they have bought then I could bring them back with me. The thing to consider is that I only have a SWB and I will obviously have a case in the back as well as we are going for the weekend. If you sort it with SWZ and then PM me your details then I am sure something can be sorted. Darrell

Before anyone say stick a spark plug on the exhaust nooooo.......... I want the natural flame from shere power. Does anyones do this? and what mods have they done so it starts to do this. Also do certain mods make the car sound different with exceptions to the airfilters and exhausts as that's pretty obvious??? Also what about manifolds and downpipes do they alter the sound?

Just to let you all know my baby is coming home soon :dance: Went and seen it today and it is perfect :p All sprayed and not on a dent on it... :) They spray job is excellent so i am picking it up monday and cant wait :hyper: Will post some pics asap, and will be putting it into rides section for the future competitions :)

Just been looking through there and found a few items seem to be for sale which have already been "sold" and paid for by some pretty pissed off (understandably) members. It doesn't look good for the club and it's visitors. How often does this go on? At the moment i'm awaiting delivery of something I paid for weeks ago and i'm getting messed about. I don't want to mention names as of yet, but i'm beginning to feel even more worried now after reading some of the threads where people are getting ripped off. I understand it's impossible to check on private sellers. it's left to trust and goodwill. Over the years i've bought and sold items from very decent members wi…

red z driving through ealing 5ish today

red z driving past epsom race course yesterday think reg was j---pde

Was looking at the pics of your new exhaust (v nice) but also the tinted windows. They look extremely well done from those pics. Anything special about those tints? Who did em? cheers jay

My car has just been deemed a write off by a third party insurer and they have valued the zed (Which i bought 3months ago for 5500) at 1500! How crap! Does anyone know if I can use advertisement off of this site as examples of value?

Hi Gang.. Does anybody know if a coilover set-up off a Nissan 200sx will fit a UK TT zed? Thanks for any advice!!

I am having my autobox replaced next week and only have 1st and 2nd gear. I am driving the car "gingerley" but the urge to put my foot down occasionally gets the better of me!! When I do really go for it and eventually stop, there is a smell and some smoke coming from the back of the engine?? Any thoughts? I also need to replace the gearbox oil seal too and it has been suggested that it could be this oil being burnt on my exhaust? Thoughts please! :-)