General Discussions - 300ZX Related

for those of you that haven't directly visited the AMS motorsports website, they currently have a bit of a sale on, i've just bought a brake master cylinder brace for $24, carbon ceramic front brake pads for $24 rear carbon pads for $19, full egr delete kit for $10 and a couple of shiny bits, on top of this shipping was a very reasonable $55 compare to $99 i was quoted for Z1 for same items, and the extra bonus they only put $50 value on the customs label so no import duty or vat to pay. and it arrived quickly too, ordered monday evening last week, turned up tuesday morn by royal mail. typically i've just noticed they now have braided brake lines on sale, all 4 for $39! …

Hi just after a little advice, I have my 300zx 430 bhp , and I now have an impreza sti as well , I was going to sell my 300 but I love it so am considering a rebuild, iv replaced clutch and cambelt fairl recent and the car isn't as bad to work on as I thought. I'm considering removing engine and stripping to a bare shell , it's in very good condition anyway but if I keep it want it mint, could anyone give me a rough guide on costs/ has someone rebuilt one on here. I'm thinking shells bearings all seals and gaskets etc will all required parts be easily available ? Thanks in advance for your help

Hello, I'm trying to find a car for my other half and he's unaware I'm doing this (sorry I have said this already) and I would like to discuss the car that Oscar is selling but I don't know to send him a message. I put messages on the sale thread so do I just wait for an answer now? Sorry but I've not done this kinda thing before but im learning quickly x

Any advice or past experiences are appreciated, first time posting on the forum. So I purchased a 1990 automatic Z32 twin turbo from the family of the previous owner who unfortunately passed away, and sold the car as a non runner. Lots of receipts etc, well serviced, custom exhaust and a few other small mods, car needs a lot of work (respray, front windshield to start off with) but I want to get it running first. History: Engine replacement and either new turbos or new turbo seals in 2003 (108k miles) Latest timing belt done in 2005 at 122k miles, still has no cracks and rotates nicely. New head gaskets in 2006 ( SORN from 2011 at 132k miles. …

I am looking to delete the antenna, any suggestions for a good alternative? Also anyone with shark fine antenna's installed?

Hi, I was removing one of the front wheel spacers that are on my car so I could remove the discs and a nice chunk decided to break away (seem to be cheap alu ones)... I would like to replace them with some of a higher quality but am unsure of fitment. Current setup is: -Advan Siena II Wheels (18x245x35 Tyres) -K-Sport 8 pot Kit (330mm discs I believe) -20mm Spacers (made from chocolate aluminium, hubcentric slot over type) I am unsure what type I would need. Not sure if the hubs have standard studs, possibly the studs are elongated type? If anyone knows the standard length that would help. I have seen these Eibach ones on eBay, I believe the 3…

Couldn't resist had to buy another one ....pick up my new UK TT manual on Saturday bit of rot to sort normal places 82 k miles

hello guys,im looking some advance about EBC,i found on ebay .will by good ?thanks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JDM-Electronic-Boost-Controller-Turbo-Timer-Boost-Gauge-Volt-Meter-Warning-Light-/151679755872?hash=item2350d16660

I'm not happy with the insufficient gap in my wings west front bumper compared to the size of the FMIC that I have, the bottom of the intercooler is flush with the bottom of the bumper, so my question is, has anybody had to butcher the black plastic strip behind the front bumper (the one that houses the front fogs)? I thinking I can then push the intercooler up slightly so that it has an even area through the bumper space. with a bit trimmed off?

Going to change to a manual gearbox, I will need a clutch with the ability to manage 550 to 600 BHP, can someone make a simple recommendation as to the kit I need please, Again I want something that will last, and not need changing out on a weekly basis. Thanks Sayers

Can those in the know offer a straightforward answer as to the best Turbos that I can Purchase to fit onto my standard Decat pipes, I want longevity, ease of fitment , and the ability to generate around 550 BHP. what I don't want is faffing around to make them fit , or high risk of failure due to bad workmanship. Thanks Sayers

Hi everyone For a mot failure I need all 4 anti roll bar bushes the supplier I intend to use stock polyurethane ones but in different sizes does anyone know what the stock sizes are? For front a rear as apparently they are different sizes. Or if anyone knows the part number of each would be greatly appreciated many thanks Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Finally I have time and the videos required to accompany this thank you thread :yes:. A brief history, I purchased my Z in Nov 2009, throughout 2010 I accumulated new turbos, uprated rad, injectors, intercoolers, clutch, etc. I drove in the summer of 2011 to Lee Dents in Shrewsbury and all this was fit along with the deletes. In June of 2013 my car was bespoke mapped by Noz and I had 504BHP at the wheels with 580BHP engine power, all with stock internals. Brings me to the summer of 2014 where i had some engine bling work done, powder coated parts, etc, again taken to Lee to fit. It was at this point my engine was smoking quite excessively although it s…

So my engine noise is more or less the crank pulley slipping so needs changed. What does everyone recomend ? Stick with the oem and get a new crank damper pulley or get an alluminum pulley from the likes of japseed http://www.japspeed.co.uk/nissan-300zx-lightweight-aluminium-crank-pulley.html I'd prefer not to hear any excess noise and also avoid having to buy new belts too.

Need to replace all the coolant hoses on my car. Is there some where I can buy a complete set? I want them all to look the same and be the same colour. One of my hoses gave up Saturday night

Poll is now open for this months competition; http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?182676-COTM-September-2015-Poll

Ok, I'm painting my car with cellulose paint next month, in a gazebo - everything as usual on a strict budget... My Zed is primed and rubbed down, and ready for the base coat. I've been praticing on other parts - nose panel, targa stips, door handles etc. I'm getting the hang of spraying, finding it annoying how every little imperfection shows up with the base coat - why can I still see score marks from sanding, even after rubbing down the primer with 600 grit?! I don't plan to use clear coat, due to the extra cost, and the added risk of screwing up at the end. It should also be easier to respray anything I'm unhappy with at the end. The paint I'm using …

My car has failed it's M.o.T. for corrosion. Looking at it on a mate's ramp, it appears to be on both sides and at the leading and rear edges of the sills. To me, front looks more like the jacking point rather than the sill. Any idea of a ballpark figure to rectify this assuming replacement panels being welded in rather than just a patch-up job? Cheers as ever, Ronnie

I randomly came across this today, great bit of work :) https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.391988010915481.1073741833.218487744932176&type=3

Picking up a friend to go out for a beer and a ******* waster hose gives up. Now in a different pub drinking waiting for for recovery. At least it's cheaper than a cab.

hi i bought 300zx z32 , model 96 , tt , from japan but i found that the front brake caliper got jammed on the passenger side and I am not able to find brake calipers in the internet since the entire brake system from brembo. could please someone's having any idea from where i can get brembo calipers. thankst

Hi guys, while since I've been on, finally got the Z into the new workshop. Looking for 2 replacement heater hoses (engine to bulkhead). Auto TT 1991. Everything is still original and hoses look perished elsewhere so considering fullset of water pipes. Anyone advise on best place to purchase? Cheers Ali

Hi everyone thinking of upgrading my brake was thinking of using 350z will I need calipers hubs etc thanks Stephen

And not the cheap small ones that barely make a light glow but the ones with the big cooling fins and/or cooling fans...

When I bought my Zed it was in a bad wày mechanically, resulting in the exhaust being completely full of oil down one bank and residue in the other. I know everyone says, "it'll burn off when you drive it", but I really think this will take a while and I don't want to drive around in a twin turbo'd smoke machine, especially considering the first drive will be to the MOT station... Has anyone tackled this before, if so how? I have access to a diesel powered steam cleaner but not sure if this will end up with loads of emulsified oil in the pipes being pumped out as smoke and steam? Would it be worth pouring diesel/white spirit etc in there and sloshing it abo…