General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I've been looking around for the best quote, and have come up with these........ Adrian Flux (who I'm with) quoted me a renewal of £619, but didn't add in a discount for being a member here, so reduced it down to £560 Carole Nash have quoted me at £438 (with included breakdown cover for the UK and Europe) I'm a member of the RAC, so thought I'd give them a try, and they quoted £399!!!! But then my breakdown cover is on top. So finally I gave Houghtons a try (as I used to be with them when it was my second car) they quoted a staggering £799!!! :shock: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Don't think I'll be using them! :D Oh, I'm 40 later this month, SD&P,…

does anyone have or has anyone made a boost leak detector that would be available to rent or to visit in the london area ? thanks guys

this morning and controlled it, it so makes a difference from before I poly bushed and replaced the hicas ball joints. To be honest I had lost my nerve with her cos before she wouldn't just step out she would jump and you had no chance of control, now I feel a bit more confident it was a nice breakaway and not just a loss of the back end. This was me all the way home :D :D :D :D :D :D

Here's a few piccies while installing the Japspeed zorst from the group buy :bow: superb piece of kit and went on straight away - all parts were supplied too including gaskets, bolts, etc. it sounds damn nice too ;) a little more bassy, bit it has taken some of the V8-sounding rumble away (which was probably bits of my old exhaust being knackered). sounds a little more like a straight-6 in my opinion but still very nice. :D Off with the old...

Don't want to change the exterior , as Zed's a beautiful anyway...but under the bonnet is a different matter. First things first, Cambelt Change - £350, auto oil box cooler £200....still have 2950 to spend....what should I do next? Suspension, brakes, engine mods... And what the max boost I can run on a standard car, without blowing a hole in it?

Happy Birthday Sarah :duffer: :duffer: :duffer: :duffer: Have a good day!

bad news, 3 months on and girlfriend decided to walk, least car still here but bad news is due to finance must go, do you know how I can subscribe to put in trade section? Just when I had my plans for it!! not happy at all.

ok so i finished to rebuilt my engine and i installed it back yesterday and today. I installed many aftermarket parts, including a greddy td05/16G turbo kit :) I've just one concern about this part (represented by the red E on the picture) So can i remove this? My car is for racing only. Also, can i by pass it and connect C and D together? Or can any one tell me where A and B are suppose to be connect? Thank you for the help :)

Anyone know where you can get online a set of uk Zed wheels nuts..bought a set of external drive rays and do not fit with the wheels I have so looking for internal drive please..ps when AndyP reinstates my membership, I'll have brand new set of black rays wheel nuts for a Zed... Thanks Mark

Hi guys, When travelling at low speed say 20mph in 2nd or 3rd gear the car seems quite hesitant really. Seems to have occured since I fitted the boost controller. It feels a bit juddery as though the fuel isn't getting through quite quickly enough if you know what I mean. Above say 2.5-3k revs it's fine and you can't notice it. It also doesn't happen all the time lol. Weird one Any ideas? Chris

I changed my heater matrix this weekend, something I never want to do again by the way :rant: Anyway everything is working great apart from the above. The timer is part of the alarm which I believe was fitted in Japan. Everyting else works including the remote start but when I turn the engine off thats it, where as it used to stay running for 2 minutes after. Just wondering really if anyone had any ideas of which area of wiring I would be best off looking at first??? Cheers

Do you have another car to drive around in? If so what is it?

just wanted to know if anyone know's the diffrence? before i had my car chiped i would get 23-24 in town and 31-33 on a run (stay below 80mph) now i get 17-20 in town and 27-31 on a run.

Went to see an old Zed today thats breaking for spares. Its an 89, N/A Auto, standard wheels etc. Full car is complete, but wont start. Previous owner has removed a cam cover to check if the belt was broken. Belt seems ok, but seems to be turning over too easily. Sounds as if there is no, or very little compression. Didnt have time to do a compression test. Any ways, I assume the engine is shot, and as such, there is no way to check on the condition of the gearbox. Owner says it was driving fine, but he would ? :smw: Is it worth buying to break ?? Not looking to make a fortune, but every little helps !! Got a place to store it, and the required to…

Hello again guys, Ahhhhhhh a Sunday and another problem with the Z !!!!!! The car was running perfect until the fuel pump started whining and then all sorts of funny running, then cut out and wouldnt start for about 1 hour (very inconvenient) as i was stuck on a duel carrige way doh ! Then on the way home finew one mintue and then the pump starts whining and again funny running I was thinking that it my be from fuel starvation but any pointers and how much is a fuel pump and is it easy to replace myself ? thanks again for reading.

Not exactly looking for help and advice, just to boast.... I;ve found somthing on my car that works bob on ;) Couldnt believe it yesterday, hot sunny day started her up and freezing cold air was blasting me on all sides.... Almost died of shock!

The oil level on my car has always been just over the H mark on the dip stick. The dip stick is an after market one so i have always ignored it. The garage changed the oil when they did the clutch and they put it at the same level. Took the car out last night and gave it some stick, my oil pressure was reading slightly lower than normal on the way home. Got to the car today and there was a trail of oil drips up to where its parked. Checked the bottom of the car and there was a 6 inch pool of oil. Oh dear. Opened the bonnet and found that the dip stick and poped out and had lost oil that way. Phew! Checked the oil level and its now about 3 quarters high. Fair enough I…

In process of removing my engine but having a bit of a problem getting to the last air con pump bolt (what a ridiculous position!!) I'm guessing I need some kind of flexible extension but is it best tackled from above or below? Advice appreciated, TIA RobH

:eek: Interesting....could do with an Afterburner :D

Hello all Is anyone near Halfords Melton Mowbry, MY brother has a small problem with his skyline r32 gtst, A Leaky pipe that has a valve nipple on it apparently something to do with oil pressure, but not really sure what it's for or how he can fix it, Is there anyone local who can check it out quickly for a few quid.. Cheers Jay.....

I've started pushing the limits with my Zed again. What fun I love it. :D Droping a gear and stamping down hard on that go faster pedal and flying by everyone else man it rocks, over taking at every and any oppertunity. I'm a bad bad girl. :D Oh and it's so much fun playing with little boys in there little VW Golf's at traffic lights. I pulled up short of the line at the traffic lights and some foolish boy decided to crept passed me over the white line while the light's were still red. He had his whole car infront of me and I could tell by the smug grin on his face he thought he had me. Dream on little boy this woman's in a Zed :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:…

Are the camshaft seals the same part number as the front crankshaft seals on a 1993 UK Zed. Can anyone confirm this for me. Cheers John Crisp

I am just about to finish fitting my heater matrix. I was just wandering if there is anything that I need to do to bleed the coolant through or do just keep toppoing it up as and when

grey zed on cranes farm near festival leisure park saturday night 31st about 1 am with a high rear spoiler. this is a regular meet now for all the southend on sea cruisers as theyve been banned from seafront. some nice s14"s behind you.

I want to thank everyone that took part in my colour change poll and gave there opinions. :hyper: Im glad to say that the car is now painted and it looks great. :hyper: :hyper: All being well I sould be back on the road in about 2 weeks as Chris needs to do a bit of finishing off. Im having a koyo fitted with new pulleys, mesh on all the holes, larger intercooler and so on so see you all soon :nana2: