General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I've been giving this some thought recently and I might be on the look-out for a project car next year... My idea runs something like this: find a UK-spec TT and restore it to it's original glory. :) And by that, I mean stock everything: No HIDs, early spec rear lights, standard suspension and exhaust... even down to keeping the original airbox! A 100% stock Zed. I think the only concession I'd have to make would be (unsurprisingly) the interior; there simply aren't any mint original leather seats, so I'd have to recreate those. I think it'd make a change to see a completely original-looking Zed in mint condition at the shows :biggrin: Crazy idea?…

With sadness in my heart I felt I should post this here as a lot of members will have known Martin and his lovely wife Liz. Sadly, Martin has passed away and the below note from Steve was on the Zclub which I thought would be nice to share with you all. Martin was a lovely guy.

do Nissan still the oem flywheel and were can I get one asap a new one ? the gear box it coming off in the next day I fitted a new light weight fly wheel but am want to fit a new stock one

Whilst discussing via text in traffic to Lee about the possibility of another Zed this little Beauty rips onto the motorway. Well tried uploading the pic but only accepts URL format. It was a white K plate ending in what I think was CEF. Was it you Ian??

Just wondering if its easy to get hold of a Jap spec windscreen. Mine currently has a UK windscreen so has obviously been changed at some point. I want to get it back matching the rest sometime next year. Also anyone any ideas on rough cost to buy and fit?

I'm thinking about having a bespoke system made for the Zed in the not too distant future, from the turbos back. :) What's the popular opinion (and pros and cons) regarding a full 2.5" system, or a full 3" system...?

Hi. Bit late. Forgot to ask. Who owns the above described on the m25. I was in an mr2 convoy funnily enough. You tooted me. Just wanted to see if you were on here?

Special order birthday present from Japan from the other half. Anyone know what it is? Very happy with it, just need to go to Tokyo to collect it next week :thumbup1:

So I got a bit bored over the weekend and installed a tablet into my Datsun. I used a Linx 7" tablet running Windows 10. its a 1.83GHz Intel Atom Z3735G Quad-Core Processor, 1Gb RAM, 32Gb storage, GPS, etc. I put a 64GB SD card in it full with music. I connected this to my stereo using a 3.5mm audio jack, its actually a 2 way split cable so when my phones in its holder sounds from both the tablet and phone go into the stereo. I then used this (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004DU4DGA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00) to power the tablet, I actually have two of these one for the tablet and one for the dashcam. I had to cut the…

Hi guys Last week I went to drive my Zed (been running it about once a week or so) and thought I could smell petorl when i started it. Once I moved the car a few metres I could see some liquid on the floor but it looked more oily than petrol Anyway the car is across the local garage and they say the clutch slave cylinder is leaking badly I had a look on ebay and can find a variety of prices, from used original ones in 'good condition' from Banzai Breakers for £20 to new ones for about £45 but I am also finding these ones which say they fit the car TRW Clutch Slave Cylinder Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TD TDi 4WD 3.0 Di 4WD OE Spec http://www.ebay.co.uk/…

I just want to give an advance notice that we have now secured a deal with Enkei International as their official UK distributor. We are in the middle of reviewing the 2016 prices. Expect price to drop across the board from the current RRP. We will also offer discount to forum members. As always, £0 down 0% interests free financing is also available. So if you want some nice shoe for 2016, might want to start thinking about RPF1 or PF01. Jerrick

Good evening all! I'm in the process of pulling my engine to change the turbos, I have spoken a turbo specialist who can do something similar the turbos available from the states, for what doesn't seem a bad price for a core upgrade to a larger core. By the sounds of it they can custom build to requirements. What would the supporting mods be to get the best out of a turbo like this? Currently already have intercoolers, downpipes, exhaust, pulleys. I understand injectors will be a necessity as will a fuel pump, (mine is whining). And then a fresh map. Cheers for any advice!

What do people think of my white Impul Z concept (photoshopped from my black one) I plan to paint the rear bumper grill matt black, tint the lenses for the indicators and paint the inside of the front scoop black also. Thoughts?

Hi guys just wanted to know the factory spec on wheel alignment please.

Ok just pulled engine due to replacing the wiring harness and the rear turbo cooling line bursting. Put it back in and it wants to crank but it won't. It ran fine before and it's getting fuel and spark just won't start long enough to idle. What could this be? The new harness has a connector that the old one didn't so it's not plugged in but other then that I have no clue. Please any help would be great

Just done my first draft of receipts from various suppliers and I have a running total of just over £16,000. From what I have found here is the list I've compiled over the last hour which I will hand over to my insurance company. Component Supplier Date of Purchase Total 300zx Drift Iridium Volt Meter Guage Z Centre 27/05/2010 £65.00 300zx Drift Iridium Oil Presure Guage Z Centre 27/05/2010 £65.00 300zx Drift Iridium Water Temp Guage Z Centre 27/05/2010 £65.00 300zx Radio Slot Guages Z Centre 05/07/2010 £25.00 300zx Car Private 14/08/2010 £4,500.00 Throttle Body Gasket Z Centre 27/08/2010 £14.00 Vacuum Hose Kit Z Centre 27/08/2010 £…

My zeds got a really horrible vibration on braking so time for new discs I think. Can't see anything obviously wrong with any of them so I was just gonna get fronts first and then rears if I need them. I've got the 350 track pack setup on the front, but what discs/pads should I get? EBC? Brembo? Or should I just get OEM from Nissan? Only for street use, I won't be taking it on track. Thanks!

As per the title, is anyone else on here running a Haltech ecu?

Whilst I have been having some work done on the house the Zed, has been on the drive. It has been connected to a trickle charger, but I went to move it today and just got a click from the motor. I pulled my DD along side and tried to jump her, but still joy. If the battery had a duff cell or is knackered would it be enough to stop it from being jump started? Can't bump start her as shes on the drive, which slopes. Any otherideas before I go buy a new battery? As I want to get her in the garage soon. Cheers.

This may be a silly question but do UK zeds take the same h3c bulbs as its jap brother?

Hello, I have thick black smoke from the exhausts, in a pretty constant stream when driving. i also have overheating issues, there is no middle ground with that, as in the car starts, warms up and then keeps going till the water comes though the pressure relief valve on the water cap. thus far my plans are to replace the radiator with [http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=55&category_id=66&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7], which i dont mind doing cause im slowly want to upgrade parts and clean the car up, reason for changing the radiator is because the water pump has been changed, head…

Hi I had a nistune board fitted and tuned to my auto TT. When taking out the standard ecu we saw it had been changed at some point to a manual ecu, the tuner said it shouldn't be a problem for the gearbox as the 300 has a seperate ecu for it, is this true? I don't seem to have any issues with abrupt changes or the like, maybe just shift points seem to take a bit longer than i would expect but as this is my first 300 and auto i don't relly know how it should feel. Thanks Ben

Had to take the Z to work today. Put my heater control to 40! Auto. outside temp in Folkestone 3C trouble is my intererior never gets really warm! I would have thought at that setting I should be sweating! Never understand the heating controls tbh! I know theres info on the controls but why is it I get very little heat? Could the matrix be blocked? Its a pita to change! or thermostat? No leaks or loss of water. Any ideas please

Hi, I said I'd bring this to everyone's attention that Mondo (Si) at Hide and Seat Interiors is offering a 10% discount on any new orders from today till midnight next Friday !!! His ad is in the Traders Section just in case people don't know:thumbup: