General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just wondering if there are any hidden costs to importing a car yourself. I can get a low mileage tt (auto though unfortunately) delivered to Newcastle for £2300, but what costs are there for actually getting it registered and on the road once it's here? I asked on Facebook last night to see if any of my friends knew, and it looks like the dvla take 85 quid to register it, you've got to get it through an mot, and tax it. But apparently the tax will be 30% of the cost of the vehicle on top of the regular road tax cost. Is that correct? Meaning I'll end up spending nearly 3k all in?

I have a 1991 Jap import! didn't want the add on rear fog light! So I did the rear outer reverse light conversion & fit a red bulb! I have now tried three red bulbs! Left one from Halfords looked Orange! Middle bulb was better! But the far right bulb produces the best result! Not sure that this photo shows that but here it is! Cost is about £3.00!

Hi Guys, I'm interested in tips on removing the injector from the Fuel Rail (yes?/no?) , keeping in mind they have probably been in there for over 20 years, I tried removing one already and you can see the result in the picture ( Don't worry its from my spare car) so looking for advice like "cover with peanuts and chocolate sauce and it comes out a treat.." you know what I mean. Oh by the way, the Plenum is in the way...

As many of you know, a few of our cars where chosen to be exhibited at the Classic Car Show last year at the NEC; this has to be one of the highlights of owning my own 300zx. Well, whilst I was off having a chat with Quentin Wilson, Mandy spotted another celebrity eyeing up my car! Unfortunately he had gone by the time I'd returned, but mentioned who he was. My parents came up later on that day and I mentioned him to my father and he then told me that he knows him vaguely and got in touch with him. It just so happens that he (Jon Bentley - TV presenter and former executive director of Top Gear) had a 300ZX as a press-launch vehicle back in 1990 and has a big adm…

Stayed late after work tonight and fitted brembo front calipers and DBA 5000 2 piece discs, very simple job 2 hours in total, no problems at all, back plates clear the new discs. The difference already in braking feel is outstanding, have to bed in yet but already the pedal is much more responsive, takes much less effort on the pedal before you can feel the brakes bite. gotta fit rears now, and exhaust, and 99 rear lights,and diffuser,and the list goes on............ Wish I had more free time.

My rear view mirror has gone kaputt! First the dip lever went floppy and the mirror was loose. I tried adjusting the little tension screw on the back, but managed to turn it too far in the loose direction and it came out. Now the mirror is completely loose on the ball and socket and held in place with gaffer tape! Can anybody advise how to get into the damn thing to fix the socket - I've already chipped the glass trying to get it out? Alternatively does anybody out there have a mirror complete with the mounting arm that's up for sale? Thanks, Chris

Hi does anyone know where i can buy a stage 2 clutch kit that is quality but not stupidly priced I have seen cheap units on eBay but they all have bad reviews I need a stage 2 to take the power around 400bhp but I don't have a bottomless pit of money so would appreciate any advise on this issue Thanks Richard

I mentioned before my fuel pump is noisey well put a quick clip up, must be old age lol http://vid280.photobucket.com/albums/kk200/m_reed2008/IMG_1984_zpsr03bh7hh.mp4 Mark

A few times as a forum or portion of, we have ended up in a good discussion about how and why. I don't claim to be anything other than an enthusiastic learner but I love to know how stuff works. I would like to know more about gearboxes today. Let's get to the bottom of; The shafts inside, is it 3 in all gearboxes? Exactly how synchros work, double and tripple synchro gears? Helical cut and straight cut gears. Sequential and dog boxes. Can you get synchro sequential? I think you can? Let us pool our knowledge then I will write up a summary at the end. Ready, steady, google! :biggrin:

Hi All Been a while since i posted, My Zed is having some issues at the min. And hoping for some advice before the weather clears up and i can get into looking at it. It was an NA Auto now Manual with TT box, clutch, etc. recently it has been doing a few things. 1 I have the boosted master cylinder etc installed and adjusted for when i fitted it, If i start the car with my foot of the clutch the car tries to move even when not in gear. if i rev the engine a bit it will try to move under its own power. 2 when cold is now difficult to engage 1st to 2nd but gets better as it warms up. 3 Tps is set to .45 and when i back of the throttle it pops out o…

I used to have a rear window louvre on my capri when i was 17, dont think it suits the zed though :scared:

On discovery turbo now!

RIP Mr.K - such sad news. You have been the inspiration to many and have changed lives forever. May you rest in car heaven! A number of my friends have met him have have echoed the comments about his friendly nature and awesome personality. I'm only sad that I didn't get chance to meet him - it had been planned! http://m.startribune.com/world/293146791.html

Some great pics of Bobs racing Z on Facebook :thumbup1:

I will upgrade my oil cooler somtime this summer.but im waitng first to see what room i have left behind the front bumper.and if i go gor a fmic .of whitch is realy what i want.then ill buy a oil cooler that can sit in the replacment space were the side mount wentmbut if im not going to be able to get a fmic i would like somthing a bit special looking. As this would sit were the fmic wss going to go .if you follow me. So whats the best brand or make for first cooling performance.then scound for looks. Price third.what have you got. Or do you think .if its a little bit bigger itll be a little bit better. And lets not forgetting i dont wnat somthing thats going to put a str…

Surfed Ebay and saw these, are they any good, ? and what rating should I use on my 93 TT Auto ? Cheers Sayers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/D1-SPEC-GENUINE-THERMOSTATIC-GAUGE-RADIATOR-CAP-1-1-BAR-SMALL-HEAD-UPRATED-BLUE-/261665567982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Car+Make%3ANissan%7CModel%3A300+ZX&hash=item3cec7bb4ee eBay item number:261665567982

Just been on and checked the insurance for the car as going from a n/a to tt and it's going to be 70.00 more per year fully com sweet can't complain with that

Hi, can anyone help ,I am looking to uprate my standard engine water cooling Radiator ( my car is an Auto but I do not use the standard radiator oil cooler) ) , howeverI want to retain the use of the original fan cowling and mounts, can anyone help. Cheers Sayers 07929159828

Anyone know what the volts or ohm the aac is supposed to be? What is the ohm or volt on the yellow connector that goes to the aac valve? Asking because datascan show 0 on aac.

Wow just seen it and done year gone too fast

How the best wat too remove the targa trim as I want too but new ones after the respray

As the title says.... Anybody know of any decent retailers that sell Originals Thanks in advance Faisal

Well its time to let the cat out of the bag and let you guys know that Mandy sold Zebedee to me last week. I have to say after a week of driving "him" I can understand why she loves this car so much it drives so well and looks......well I don't need to tell you how it looks. So I have to say I feel honoured that Mandy decided to entrust this epic car to my safe keeping and I promised her that I will look after him in the same way she coveted the car under her ownership. So I'm already planning my show season and what's going to happen to my white car too. Previously I was going to sell it ( this may happen in the future) but for now I'm planning some more engine upgrade…

Been looking at sway bars there is not much difference in price between the stillen kit and the ST kit are they both just the same dif brand or is one better anyone have any personal experience with one or other or both.