General Discussions - 300ZX Related

So I know there are a load of oil threads on here, but what is the oil of choice for a rebuilt motor? Obviously 10w-40 is the recommended oil from Nissan, but on a fresh motor after the initial 1st change of oil will a good 5w 40 be ok? (Awaits Slickpete) :lol:

Hi everyone Had this problem for a while now just wanted to pick some brains out there. I have this drip which is slowly filling up my passenger footwell as you can see from the picture the drip is appearing from the passenger kick panel to the left of the glove compartment. I've so far removed the glove compartment and the panel to the left and the kick panel check targa drain and also ran a hose off the roof but no leal appears have fitted new nylon window washer so window is tight up against door rubber . And I've also removed the left skuttle panel but still can't find this drip. Any other suggestions chaps?,

Hi all, I have just joined 300zx.co.uk as have just returned from 12 years in Australia and am in the process of bringing my 300zx z32 over and am planning on racing it. At present I'm planning on running in the 750 motor club Cartek roadsports series but am also interested in running in other events, if anyone has info on other events or series I might be interested in please let me know. Regards Steve

Real quick one this i trial fitted the panel to the car as supplied by mr redbarron. Black paint that needed re dooing

Hi, my drivers door has decided not to open from the inside or out. It is unlocking ok, as can see the lever move. Has anybody else had this happen? How do i get it open to fix it/get the door card off?

Hi, Does anybody know who/where i can go for gullwing doors?

Just have to say a big thanks to REDBARRON for selling me the missing piece of bling for my engine bay.......a lovely TOKYO AUTO slam panel. Its currently anodised blue but painted black on the visible side so going to strip the paint and see if I like the blue colour. If I don't my mate owns an anodising company so ill have it stripped and re done, probably have the hard pipes done to match too. Cheers buddy for helping me find more rocking horse doo doo. And by the way loved the Tokyo Auto rear strut brace fitted to your car fella it is cool as.

Right guys im after some feedback from people who have done this conversion. I am sick of driving my zed and it sounding like a local access bus with the whooshing sound from the fan. So all you out there with electric fans fitted how are you finding them, what size did you go for etc. YES I KNOW there are lots out there that will say stick with the viscous unit and normally I would agree but its a hateful piece of kit, I hate it and just want to see if I can get rid of it and replace it with a sensible electric conversion. Ive seen twin fan setups on here before so im sure that would be more than enough to cool my engine, I have an uprated ally rad fitted.

Hi, I have a set of Sparco/crimson Python/NSII call them what you like Alloys. Below are a Centre cap and nut cover, I have been trying to get more of each as I don't have a full set. Trouble is that they are as rare as rocking horse sh1t. Question is, is there anything else out there that might do the job off other wheels, ,or anything else, as I'm getting really peed orffffff rich

? To give you a clue i drove a round trip of just short of four hundred miles, in my orange 300zx to do what i did.

Having had a few runs in my Z over the past 3 weeks! When I go over a bump or uneven road surface, the rear of the Z seems to " twitch" ! or wonder!! Nothing going round corners, only going straight. Not all the time though, but definately there!:huh: I had one of my HICAS arms replaced on the MOT only last month. 1991 Jap TT (nothing loose at the back by the way)! Any ideas from you guys would help. Thinking rear steer HICAS playing up but how?

Hi guys i brought a uk oil cooler for my slicktop but now I've changed my mind and brought a 13 row toyo sports oil cooler one of them blue coloured ones .The seller has told me it uses AN 10 fittings I'm worried if I buy these 90 degree alloy fittings that the hose diameter will be larger than the factory metal lines near the rad where the factory cooler was fitted ,so do I rip out and block off the factory metal lines and re plumb braided lines into my aftermarket sandwich plate as I'm sure it has 2 take off points on it blocked up at the moment .Has any one Fitted one of these coolers also does anyone know what size internal hose AN10 fittings take and what size hose …

Hi One of my water pipes has burst (fortunately while the engine was hot, but not running) Not only does it appear to be a seriously difficult hose to get to, I,m having difficulties identifying which hose it is in the parts diagram. when looking from underneath the car, up between the engine and the bulkhead you can see a small water hose that connects to the left Hand side Turbo. Does anyone have any idea which hose it is on the parts diagram, or what the part number is? As always, any help is greatly appreciated. Maz

am putting the battery in the boot of my car what that's the best route to takes seat and carpet is out will I have to remove the dash is there any best way of doing this

we all know that evo7 front callipers will fit on are 300s but had anyone fitted the rear evo7 brakes ?

Hi all Can anyone recommend a Coilover repair shop? Car has Buddy Club Racing adjustable Coilovers on and one is non existent. I just have not got the funds to replace the full set and they are now obsolete so can't replace the one. Thanks Thanks

I only just found out about this event when someone left a leaflet on my windscreen today! http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?178432-Runway-Display-Car-Show-Stafford-Sunday-31st-August However we can still exhibit - in fact I am going to show anyway as it is quite close to me I thought I would just pop a link here as well for folks who don't read the events forums often as the show is very soon so I need to book us in prety quickly if anyone would like to go It would be nice to meet some of you there, it sounds like a good day out. Cost is £3.00 (per car I think) http://www.runwaydisplay.co.uk/ Rich

I have a '92 TT. It currently has standard rear discs and the 324mm R32 discs/2pot callipers up front, not sure if it makes a difference to you but it has BBS LeMan 18" wheels. I definately need to replace the discs up front and pads on the back, so obviously I might as well replace all discs and pads. I'm not lucky enough to be made of money, but I also want to stop!! And as we all know these cars are pretty quick. So I've been doing some looking around and it seems the common recommended pads are the EBC yellow stuff which are track/drift pads. And then grooved front discs, and standard rear discs!!! I cant afford the Brembo setup... If I put performance pads…

Does anyone have a picture of what this bracket should look like complete? There should clearly be a nut and bolt or something holding the bracket to the gearbox (red arrow) and what goes on the back (yellow arrow)

Hello folks. Ive been hunting tinternet or a while and it seems that the only place i can get a good deal on bushes is with Summit racing in 'Merica. Just wondered if anyone had a better site for a good deal in bushes.

Hi Guy's, Just ordered one of these from fleabay and will be doing a fitting write up with pics for anyone interested....... So cheap I had to get it....... lol It should be a piece of cake fitting and wiring to my alarm or even just to the ignition switch......

Hi does anyone know if car.mad is on hols or still selling parts? Been trying to call the number provided as well as no reply to my thread in his section. Thanks Dan

The poll for August is now open in the club comp area. http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?178423-COTM-August-2014-Competition-Poll

Can one of the team reinstate my account, cheque sent for renewal ok Thanks Chris

Seen this Z on ebay in Northern Ireland and looking closely at the rear lights they look like a genuine 99 spec rear light set. Its being broken and there is a phone number so if any body wants to give him a call they could be a bargain. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151303664725?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649