General Discussions - 300ZX Related

ok who was parked next to pizza hut over the road from costco today? :P had a 300zx.co.uk decal in rear quarter window

So, I've blown another hole in one of these rubbish pipes - Paul is thankfully going to make me some bespoke ones sometime in the new year which is awesome. Anyway, while I had a few pipes off, I decided to do some tests to see if I could find any other air leaks as although the car was fine, I've suspected a little one somewhere, and ive found it, hidden where in can't see :)

firstly i,d like to say hello to old friends and hi to the new members who have jumped on board since my last visit . my zed has been off the road for about 18 months now but ive just took the bit between my teeth and thought enough is enough and have set to work on getting the old girl back on the road. as you would expect having not started her for 12 months ive got some issues . the main one being she refuses to start . im 99.99% sure the fuel pump has failed . im getting ignition live at the pump but its silent (it was always a little noisy before so i know its not working . my query is im only getting a live reading at one wire and im not sure whether that…

Got my Chrimbo pressie from the missus, it delivered yesterday! Love it :-)

Hi, please can anyone clarify what front/rear tyre pressure I should be running on 255/40/17 please? 1998 LWB TT :-) Thanks

got a problem with the blowers not working so some digging has thrown up either the blue relay behind fuse box easy enough to check with another but how can i test that the blower motor resistor is not at fault without buying another one? dan.

In the middle of a timing belt service and there appears to have been no keyway on the crankshaft pulley from a previous service.. Can anyone recommend where I can get one? Looked on all the z websites and been local auto dealers and no luck. I've messaged a few breakers on ebay too but I think they just don't want to sell me such a small component..

Hi all I am just wondering if anyone knows of an auto technician in Swale/Medway area (mobile if possible)? I have a problem with my alarm and immobiliser preventing me from being able to drive the car at all (won't start). Thought it was worth asking the question here :) Thanks Brett

Hey, All my brake pipes are corroded to hell and leaking (non runner project car). I've replaced a lot of brake pipes before no problem, but I'm wondering if anyone has some advice/opinions if they have had it done? I have a pipeline diagram and have a pretty good idea of whats going on. As far as the actual connections at the rear go though, the corroded nuts and awkward access don't look too good. I'm wondering if anyone has actually rerouted their new pipes instead? I.e. drilling holes at either side of the boot for the new pipes to be sized and fitted easily. My main worry is the rear pipes, as they don't have their individual pipes from the ABS ac…

With the imminent MOT around the corner, last year I had an advisory on play in the Upper Camber arms. Can anyone recommend if i should stick to the original arms and just replace the bushes or should I get aftermarket replacements. There are plenty on eBay but I'm unsure of the quality? If I was to replace the bushes in the OEM arms, where is the best place to get them and what is the rough cost? Many thanks.

Hi All, My Dad has a G Plate gun metal grey 300zx TT sat in the Garage (Jap import) with 70 thousand KM on the clock and it's Auto. Does anyone know if the VG30DETT mated to an auto actually put out 276BHP or was it in reality higher than this due to the Japanese gentlemens agreement ? Anyone know what she will pull 0-60 roughly with no mods? We had it chipped back in Y2K but fuel consumption went a bit mental and when it shot up to 1.40 we had it removed. Also would anyone have an idea what it is worth? Are 300zx's now appreiciating ? Don't see many of them on the road ever now. It's good nick with no mods at all. Thanks Jack

Is there a walk through of this? I have searched but can't find one.

So as I have two engines to remove and one to put back in I think its time to invest in my own stand. Seen this on ebay for the engine hoist http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130515229853?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT And this for a stand http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290980276359?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Anyone got any experience on this and do they look sufficient for the job ? Also will be needing a way to transfer the engine down the garden path and into my hut. Can a zed engine be lifted by hand with two people just to transfer it onto a trolley to move it ?

Pulled out a pair of Addzest 80W tweeters from the back of my Z and they look beyond saving. Standard size 10*15cm (4*6inch). What else is out there for a direct fit? Preferably cheapish, don't need a great sound system really.

Story goes a few months ago (without naming names) I brought a fibreglass bumper here on the forum and it looked great, so as its fibreglass gave it a test fit.......... bent! Don't fit i was expecting some fettling but when you take a closer look its had some rather extensive repair on the drivers side. messages the seller..... no reply. but as I was expecting work to need doing to it anyway I left it. but now iv taken it to my bodywork guy who has written it off im feeling a bit hard done by. iv got oodles of photos showing its twisted but now got no clue if its too late to at least try sort this out? just looking for advice Thanks :3

Hi, Im going to make full engine rebukld for my twinturbo engine. I'm from Poland and here we don't have anythink exept some used parts. I'm searching for some manuals and shemes that show how engine is build and how make reperations ? Maby You have somethink like that ? And maby You now god site in eu or worldwide that sell god new parte ( oem or performance). I find that sites https://conceptzperformance.com/ , https://www.z1motorsports.com/ but maby You now about places in eu that sell the same parts. And next question, which parts i should buy to made full rebuild. For any advices Big Thanks. Adam from Poland

Does anyone happen to know whether the velour interiors had any variation in colour/shade between different specs? Specifically, are late spec blue Zeds velour "bluer" then the early model velour (which seem to have a blue hue!)?

Hey, Is anyone placing a concept z order at the moment and wants to split postage? Let me know!

Watching my brothers restoration of this 240z was the start. A lovely car so much work, but she looked awesome when she was done. I wanted another Z and he pointed me to the Z32, thanks bro :)

Hello, My 300zx (1990 Z32 tt) is a work in progress - bought it as a non runner. Current issue I'm facing is a horrific groan/whining from the power steering when the steering wheel is moved even slightly. I was going to go ahead and order a service kit, strip the pump down etc and try that before getting a new pump ££, but looking for confirmation of leaks first. I have a huge history for the car, and it shows the HICAS was removed in 2010 at 131k miles, shortly before it's SORN (owner passed away) in 2011 at 132k. Currently I have some of the engine stripped etc so can't start it up and test it with new fluid (is a little low), but I was just wonderi…

Jacked up on your drive, are you on here?

I thought some of you might be interested in reading/discussing this thread about 300zx's i saw on reddit today:

Just spotted this on ebay. Fresh import NA but looks really clean:thumbup: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MANUAL-NISSAN-300-ZX-ZXT-TARGA-TOP-FRESH-IMPORT-/351611618916?hash=item51ddaf8664:g:-EsAAOSwhkRWeqA4

Of work today till the New Year so went to the local shopping center this morning to get a few presents and my God it was bedlam. It was 1130 hrs I went in and escaped an hour later :sweatdrop: Why do people go mad filling trolley's with so much stuff! the shops will be open in a few days after Christmas day, Any way be careful out there guys its getting maaaad.

so soon I will be getting my car painted. just wondering the cost you guys have payed in the past. my car is fully stripped down and welding all done there will be a little bit of filling for them to do but not much. so what did you pay for yours to be painted. the guy doing mine did a car for me a few years ago. due to the car being stripped already so its just prep and paint and I will put all the bit back on bumpers front wings etc,,, what work did they do to your and how much did you pay