General Discussions - 300ZX Related

My rear 300ZX panel has stopped lighting up. I think the resistor has failed? Can someone shed a light on what is required? No pun intended ? Arthur

Is it true that I can’t get 99 spec front lights any more, that they are discontinued? I wanted some and most suppliers have discontinued. Z1 say they are getting more (2 months ago) but no one else is saying that.

....As subject, I have finally managed to kill my auto-box after 122k miles. Driving back from Dorset, I was about 40 miles from home, thundering along a dual carriageway, when the 'box changed down to second without warning - and would not, despite anything I did, change back up. I had to limp home avoiding the rest of the A34 and M4 at no more than 40mph so as not to rev the engine to buggery. All I have now are first and second gear - third and overdrive are gone, it seems ? I know an excellent auto-box specialist in Aylesbury, who can do a quality, warrantied full rebuild - he did my red Zed - and it would probably be done within a week. I could final…

Hi folks, Whilst I have been away for a few days, I haven't been neglecting club matters..... I have secured us a stand at The Pageant of Motoring on Sunday 5th June, at the Her Majesty The Queen's residence, Sandringham, Norfolk...... I will post further details in the events section shortly, once I have more details from the organisers!!

Besides Z Centre, are there any other UK supplies of aftermarket parts, primarily spoilers that people use? Or is it imports only? I want a new spoiler as I don't like one on the car but fancy something a bit different to the ones on Z Centre. Thanks

My 94 N/A 300zx stopped cranking, I replaced the starter and the starter relay but still no crank. Whenever you try to crank it a loud squealing noise can be heard from the rear of the car. I can't seem to figure out why it won't crank. If you have any ideas on what I can try to do that would be greatly appreciated!

Now I’ve finally got a 300zx, I apologise for the amount of topics I’m going to create! ? I live in the Bucks/Herts area of the country and am looking for a specialist local to me to look after my Zed in terms of servicing and maintenance. I know Jimmer is the UK God on this matter but logistically it’s not easy for me to get over there. Zed Perfomance in Dagenham good? Cheers

Hi, I have just bought my first 300zx, picking it up Wednesday hopefully! The previous owner has installed a larger set of discs to the front as well as some Brembo calipers from an Evo 8. They are pretty good, however I am looking at getting some new wheels and want to make sure I have got some decent clearance so I can get a somewhat deepdish. Is it worth me going back to standard discs and calipers or is there a decent upgrade that I can do that would still give me good clearance for wheels? Thanks,

Ok I have a feeling I already know what the answer is going to be on this BUT as always grateful for the knowledge of you guys. while lecturing my bro to change the belt on his Alfa GT I realised the Timing belt on my 91 twin turbo in mileage has done only about 16k mainly easy road miles with regular oil changes BUT in terms of age it was last changed 15 years ago. SO - is the belt still ok or needing changed just down to age? Thanks again for any advice.

Is it just me or do I have two left side sunvisors? Should the writing on the visor not be on the other side?

I know this is proabbly a long shot but i have to ask it anyways. Im looking to install the oem power steering cooler into my jdm z32 as a rare modification project that interests me and i have everything to do the install except the power steering cooler as i cant find any for sell on ebay and what not. Ive asked the question here before but no one has ever been able to offer me a chance to buy one. So if someone out there is wanting to sell even a rusty old ps cooler ill take it.

Hi all, I have just installed a haltech platinum plug play ECU and seems to be having issues with it turning on after checking relays and fuses I can see that when the car is in the on position pin 3 on the eccs relay is showing 5v so I replaced the relay with a new one and still same issue, however when I remove the relay and jump the relay connection therefore giving it direct 12v at pin 3 the ecu turns on and it all works like normal. Therefore if it's not the relay what could be causing the 5v at pin 3 instead of 12v I am running no MAF if that makes any difference and the car is a 1991 Any help will be much appreciated

Hi all, I have an aftermarket fob which the previous owner had programmed along with just one key. I would like to have a spare fob and/or get a spare key made, I have tried high street key cutters with no joy. I would be grateful if you could recommend someone where I could get a spare fob programmed and also a spare key cut.

$18,900 with 8 hours left https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-60/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-03-10 Best colour as well (or should that be color as its US)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60644832 Nissan need to step in now on patent infringement before Z becomes the swastika of the 21st Century Good news for me is being a UK car I have nissan nose badge, glad I've nor got a Z . . .or a red Z

Hi all, one of the big jobs I wanted to tackle this spring was at last to get the aircon upgraded to modern spec. I believe it currently runs R12? I was hoping a conversation was available to upgrade but the garage has told me there is nothing available to upgrade the system and had basically told me to forget about the aircon on it . ? Has anyone on here recently upgraded their aircon successfully and if so could you advise what was required? Thanks again for any advice, always much appreciated. Thomas

hi guys as I need to get brake pipes replaced in the coming weeks, I've decided I need to also replace the rubber Flexi hoses as these are starting to go hard, I think they are the originals. are these braided hoses the correct ones? I see 2 different types listed for the zed, but I'm not sure if there are the right ones

Before anyone asks why the reason is because I want to and because I'm dumb. I have 2 turbos from a mclaren that I wish to top mount. Does anyone know how the NA after market manifolds fit if they are mounted upside down and point towards the front? My aim is to remove as much of piping from the intake side as possible. I will be removing the ac and power stearing to do this as it's not required where I live and I have a plan for power steering. My main question is does anyone have tubular na manifolds that they can put on upside down so I can see where they end up roughly?

From the guys that brought us the lovely "300ZX vs Supra vs RX7" video (here) this is their latest road trip up the North American pacific coast from San Francisco to Seattle in a 300ZX and 928. Stunning coastal scenery and roads along with gorgeous film work. A road trip in a 300ZX to remember! Watch in full screen.

Currently up for auction in the US with bidding now at $26,000 with 5 days to run a highly modified and clean example. Normally modified cars don't do so well in these auctions but this one is making good progress so far with the bids. Worth checking out the engine's performance figures in the listing. For the power the stock brakes look a bit underwhelming! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-84/

hi guys just had a brake pipe let go, the fluid is leaking at the rear of the floor pan on the drivers side, isn't this where the the pipes junction from the abs unit? not had chance to drop the cover off yet to investigate it.

Going to be pulling my plenum very soon so that I can sort the valve cover leak. Whilst it's off I'll be doing the usual deletes and stuff and figure I'll paint the thing whilst I'm at it. I've no interest in polishing it smooth or anything. I plan to clean it thoroughly and paint it leaving all the casting marks as they are. I'm also not interested in powder coating. Looking for inspiration for colour for it and the balance bar. I'm currently at silver for the plenum and black for the balance bar for a close to stock look. But I'm open to ideas.

....be interesting to see what it goes for.

OMG !! Did you guys watch the performances at the Super Bowl? It was an amazing experience while watching all of your favorite singers on the same stage and jamming together. It was a wonderful performance from all of them and I wish I would be there in the crowd so I could feel that vibe. Well, maybe next year I'll join the crowd but for now, I really want to buy a black eminem super bowl jacket at any cost. I loved this Eminem jacket and I really wanna buy it. Kindly suggest me from where I can find it and order it.