General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hello. I have a 1990 300ZX Z32 none turbo. Its my pride and joy. However on my last day out, i overheated with a burst radiator, She just wont start. Shes turning and there is no contamination of the oil. i have replaced the PTU with a brand new unit which made no change. I need a competent mechanic in Northern Ireland that knows there way around a 300zx. Any body any recommendations. Many thanks in anticipation.

Evening, I am doing my research before I buy myself a Z32, is there a link on this forum to a model guide? Possibly something that documents the changes and tweaks that were made year on year over the production run? Are there any years that are particularly popular? If so, why? Also, any special editions brought out? Thanks,

Assorted pictures from this years show (click for hi-res).

My Zed has eventually passed the 100,000 mile mark, I really, really need to use it more - this was way too long in coming. Obligatory recent photographs attached, apologies for the size of them.

Hi there, Electric problem! Near side rear tail light stopped working. This morning I think I have fused the Off side rear tail light! Both not working. Bulbs are good, brake lights working no warning lights on. Stop light fuse under bonnet is good. Is there a relay I could have damaged? Is there another fuse? Art

As per title, a UK spec 14k mike TT Auto previously owned by the Sultan of Brunei is going up for auction this month - see link: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2021-11-27/cars/ref-44-1990-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-sb/ This has been at PowerZed and Dream Body Works this year by the current UK owner, to bring it up to mint condition. Estimated price range £24-£29,000. Lets see how high she goes... @AndrewG the advert lists the Vin number so you can add to the database. Thanks to Aff68 for sending me the link to this beauty.

With a lot of Z's going into the garage for the Winter lets see your Winter pics. These of mine were a few years ago when we had a slight dusting of show so I brought the Z out of hidding to breath in the cold air.

Howdy guys,hope everyone is doin good. Just found my wife's old tube channel which shows me just finishing the side exit exhaust i built, not for the purists but i loved it and i still miss that car? Cant believe its been over 7 years.

Hi all, no sales pitch from me! I have had my Zed since I bought it over from Japan back in March 2014. Been a member of 300zx.co.uk since importing the Zed. lm retiring in 2022 with other priorities coming up. Going to advertise it at £12,999 going from recent adverts. 2019-2021 has 120k full cambelt done, manual conversion done, replaced all 6 coil packs & plunges, air con compressor changed & re- gassed, all disc & pads changed, all 4 tyres changed. All MOTs, all importing documents. Lots more too. art

Saw a zed parked in the eastbound seven sisters bus stop with a Nissan skyline R33 and something else at 3:40 this morning on the way to work, couldn't see what colour, but maybe black/dark.

Let me know, if you're interested in a group buy $725 a set (does not include shipping/import duty). Description below taken from CZP about these awesome throttle bodies. Rob'Z 62mm Billet Throttle Bodies are the best option available for the Z32. They are significantly larger than stock, and flow much more air than stock. These are an excellent upgrade to pair with 2.5" intercooler / intake piping and doing them together will eliminate the last restriction in your intake system. In comparison to the 50mm stock throttle bodies, which flow 350 CFMs, these flow 598 CFMs. Please note that you will need to machine your plenum to suit the larger opening. T…

Hi, working my way through the various issues on my 1990 tt. The weirdest one is the fact that my low fuel warning light, which was working perfectly, has now stopped. Instead it lights up when I open either door or the boot. Would appreciate any pointers! I've been repairing both instrument cluster yokes, wipers/lights as they were both badly cracked, the wiper one was causing the indicator malfunction when the hazard wasn't fully off syndrome but I doubt that has anything to do with the fuel light? But I wouldn't be surprised ?

If you know you know.

What’s the physical difference? Ive seen some with 2 outlets on the left hand side (looking at engine) and some with 3, but I don’t think that’s the difference as my auto bar has 3.

Having treated the old girl to new rear lights I’m considering changing the rear spoiler for OEM or something similar not quite sure and maybe remove the bottom defuser. kind of go back to completely original? What you guys think ? I know a few Dont like the look of my rear ? but don’t worry you won’t offend me I’m a big lad ☺️

Defective clear timing cover seems the mould was made with defect so disappointed this was sent to me with an obvious defect. Be careful Z1 Motorsports take no responsibility for defective items except getting you to send it back and hopefully not get charged import duty for a second time... What a waste of space please beware there really is no recourse buying from abroad

Need new exhaust for LWB TT 1989 model. Any recommendations?

Hi folks, I have fitted a new steering wheel to my Zed..... I am not a fan of aftermarket updates, but sought something a little more modern and "chunky" than the original. So sticking with the "OEM-plus" theme, I bought this from Interior Innovations in the USA. I still prefer the look of the original - especially as I had it retrimmed by Hide N Seat a few years ago - however I definitely prefer the "feel" of this new one!!

The clock in my newish (1990) wasn't working so I decided to have a go at it. Solder joints seem to be the main problem so I took mine apart so have a look. It has the 2 piece pcb so I split it by unsoldering the connections at the H and M end, 3 on each side which let me separate them. Using an iron and thin solder I resoldered every joint I could see, I didn't bother unsoldering anything first as the new solder mixed with the old. Took about 10 minutes. Put it back and it worked! That was yesterday. Today a friend with a 1992 300 came in with the same problem. His clock has a one piece pcb. Same plan, resolder everything in sight. Again, it's working. I mess about wit…

I tried doing a few searches and I've sent some emails out to no avail. I even found my old post from over ten years ago asking a similar question. Sadly my zed needs a lot of work and I am based around wembley/willesden now. Any recommendations/suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you all in advance. Vic

So its a waiting game now before i can get to drive her again…funny how you miss these old Datsun’s just waiting for new rear lights and centre panel and new scuttle trims then 12th November of to Greg aka Protuner for G4

Took of my old scuttle panels there not broke but faded and need painting but decided to get new ones from Luke along with all my new rear lights and centre panel..should freshen her up ?

Took of my old scuttle panels there not broke but faded and need painting but decided to get new ones from Luke along with all my new rear lights and centre panel..should freshen her up ?

Fitting - Black is ground 0V- ground? Red - 12v+? Blue/Purple - the signal wire? Grey wire unused what do I do with the yellow wire ?

Currently up for auction in the US with bidding on first day at $9,990 with 7 days to run another very clean low mileage example. How high will bidding go? The last example on BAT with a similar spec and mileage went for $55K. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-66/