General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm thinking of changing my stock uk-spec wheels (7.5J F, 8.5J R). Of all the wheels I've seen so far, I really like the Rays wheels fitted to the GT-pack 350Z. These are 9J F, 9.5J R. Now, I'm not too clued up on wheels, but will 9J's on the front affect the handling? And should I stick with the 350Z tyre sizes? Incidentally, I've just spent the whole evening cutting up little bits of 350Z brochures (the wheels) and pritstik'ing them on to photos of my zed! Call me old fashioned, but its more fun than photoshop :) Advice please. Dave =========================================== You will pay for your sins. (If you have already paid, …

Now that sounds bad doesn't it But don't worry too much it takes a couple of months to get to the minimum mark. I was wondering if these cars a prone to any particular area they leak from.

I’ve had a look at other posts but I’m kinda wantin to know the most common way of: where do you lot mount your bovs? i have a set of blitz on mine and there such a tight fit, the guy who had this before me had to take fuse box cover off and they have been hitting the bonnet and slam panel aswell - do you think it could be best to mount these near the re-circulating valves/pipes near my air filter or could it be i havnt got the correct hard pipes? (because flanges fit bovs but cant move around where there placed) but just wondering. ideas on this one anyone? Also engine bay pics could be handy too cheers

Anyone help me ASAP with some pics from the side view?!! If you're online and have one give me a bell, I'll call you straight back!! Just been to pick my car up and the rear lip on my new skin is about 8mm overhanging the lights...i.e.does it have the lip at the rear like mantaV8's?? If yours is a plain skin, does that fit flush with the lights? Have you got any pics of yours from the side you can post on my previus thread request??! Sorry to be a PITA. Alternatly if any of you have a no. for MantaV8 that'd be handy!! my number is 07818 607568. -----------------previous post----------------------- Anyone got any 'up-close' pics of thi…

As many of you know i've been having continuous overheating problems with my Z, thought this was cured the other day as the main leak (behind the back of the engine) Has been blocked up.. it was a metal heater pipe.. what we did was cut off the pipe and made a gasket to cover the hole and use some metal sealant to cure it, car did not have any leaks from underneath, however it has been leaking coolant again overnight... I've done a plenum bypass on the car.. and it still seems to leak.. was driving home from work today and the temperature gauge shot up and then it went back down again and stayed at normal.. I've noticed puddles of water under the car when going out to it …

The headlights on my import are pretty dim (a bit like me). What options are available for having them brighter? I don't want anything too ambitious like a complete headlight change can you get more powerful bulbs or something equally simple? Dave

Check this thread http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=87974

well im well chuffed with my dyno results, i came fourth of the day, getting beat (just) by an evo 6, an R32 GTR, and steve's 300zx my mods of the day are jwt chip stainless scorpion exhaust with de-catt blitz air filter lightened and balanced flywheel with RPS clutch im runing standard boost not sure how to read graphs but im happy with the figures that came out, what does everyone think

If you won the lottery and could build a zed to your own spec....what would you do???? Im 16 and already have dreams for my zed! a SWB manual. Its got a veilside c1, wide arch kit with win gs west rear bumber widened to fit arches, all smoothed in(obviously), same spoiler as EDK83(not sure what it is) al resprayed in a baby blue, would have to have 600BHP at least and interior all retrimmed in a baby blue and dark blue leather! Watch this space! i will have that before i turn 40 so i have 24years 2 save and save. So what would you all do with your car??

Standard UK Zed runs on 225 Front and 245 rear with 7.5 and 8.5 wheel sizes I believe. Can I put 7.5 18" all round and just increase the tyre width on the back or do I really need to ensure front and back wheel sizes are different (7.5 and 8.5)?

Whats the tyre size for those? Ive been told there is only a 10mm allowance each way so.... 12" = 305mm That means either 295mm or 315mm doesnt it? What would going to 335 size on them do?

Hi all, put z thru MOT today and it passed :) Had the strictist mot inspector as it was his first day in the garage..He tapped each light as he shouted instructions, wobbling my front and back wheels like no tmw :rolleyes: Said he was gona fail it cos had white bulbs in side indicators :mad: But low and behold had my orange ones in the glovebox for safe keeping ;) So there we have it, another years glorious motoring :nana2:

Just ordered the Black & Decker Rotary Tool from Argos for £24.95 inc home delivery. Retails normally for £59.99, comes with 87 accessories, and I believe just as good as a Dremel. If in stock and able to pick up, will only cost £19.99. A bargain me thinks

Hi all, bought my 300 last week and so far so good. Only one issue i was hoping someone might be able to help me with. The car came with a turbo timer but for some reason the guy i bought it off had disconnected it. Some of the wires are still connected but there are 3 which are part ofa 3pin connector that arent connected up to the female connector. I have had a look for the other connector it would go into but cant find it. Not sure if anyone will be able to help me but was hoping they might as it does my bloody head in sitting in the car for 1-2 minutes after driving it. Also the turbo timer is fitted on the left side of the steering wheel, but the wires a…

Please dont answer with suggestion of manual convertion. :) Got 3 autoboxes now, I bought 1 box as a spare from a member of club. Also bought 2 others from Traders on this forum. 1st box no drive whatsoever, its been in/out 3 times tried a different T/C I presume this box is ******** 2nd box I put it in drove for a short time less that 200 miles never pushed it always drove tidy, It always seemed to jump alittle too quickly into 2nd gear was ok but never perfect. I lost drive, dropped the gearbox oil was slightly contaminated, flushed it out , replaced oil it drove perfect for a mile or so then died. Could this be Torque convertor problem ?? …

twas bout 8.30am today on the portway going towards avonmouth looked like a personalised number plate too ending in SEE

I opened up my pack yesterday for the first time and noticed that I have 2 x fuel gauges and no temp gauge! :cry: Has anyone noticed that they have 2 x temp gauges and no fuel gauge?If you haven't looked yet please do so. If no one can help I will have to contact the garage direct. Thannks again chaps...

i got 2 bov's with my car and all i have is the BOV..(ctt works-brand or summit like that) i dont really know what else i need...seems no-one in bournemotuh area knows what they are talking about! i want them fitted by wednesday so where do i start? :cry:

Nice looking blue Zed with body kit (G Reg), one 5inch pipe sticking outt the back. bloke driving, with a blond in the passenger seat. at 1.47pm today on A638 between South Elmsall and Doncaster, heading towards Donny. :)

Southbound by junction 15ish, around 12-1pm... Totally stock. Why do i only ever see red ones :rolleyes:

Hi guys Not an expert with cars tbh but im determined to get better with them :) . My Z's idling rough. From cold it does all the normal things then when oil pressure drops and its warm i can hear the engine revs fluttering from about 800rpm it drops revs slightly for a second or two and you see the engine block shake like it going to stall, it then picks up and returns to normal repeating this happens every 30seconds or so. :cry: From what its doing id guess its something that regulates the idle revs is playin up - but what that is im not sure. :smash: Could someone give me some pointers or suggestions of what to look for, i.e. sensors to check…

I just got a quote for a zed on a classic policy from Carole Nash £330 Fully comp..... Not bad - but they don't take into consideration my NCB, and I won't earn any. So if I keep my zed for 2 years, I will lose all my NCB? If I transfer over my insurance from my current car it will cost me £500 - but I get to keep and add to my 4 yrs NCB.. is that worth and extra £170/year? My last option is to transfer over my NCB to a mk4 Ford cortina shell I have in my garage. The car is strpped and is the basis for a westfield I am building at the moment... but insurance would cost would be next to nothing - I can keep my NCB going and get the cheap Classic policy. …

Well I have now got some new rims on my Zed, a new clutch and all of the rear suspension parts have been sorted/replaced. :dance: The car feels sooooo much tighter, I can't wait for a nice dry day to take it for a good burn. And yes FunkySi it does need a clean! That's going to be my next mod! Thanks to Paul300zx and AndyZ for helping me out with the wheels and clutch (I haven't stalled it yet but I know what you mean!) Mike...

Guys does anyone know what a navan steering wheel is worth ?? the one in pic below also set of black leather seats both fronts are electric ?? thanks

I am about to purchase these wheels, they come in 8x18 5x114.3 but the offset is 40, will this clear the caliper ? Thanks again guys