General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I am looking at importing a short wheel base 300Z (2 seater) form Japan through Bonsai Cars. Has anyone had any experience of this? Are there any potential problems in running a short wheel base 300z in the UK? Your comments would be appreciated. Regards Matt

....on Ecclesall Rd again. Import with http://www.sub-division.co.uk plastered all over it. Anyone here?

Hi, just looked on Ebay at a 300zx there, it looks to me like the front might be lower on the passenger side, the result of a front end crash perhaps. This often happens when the chassis leg is too low/high, poor repair etc. Hard to tell as the photos are not at the right angle, but anyone interested might need to look hard. Hope its not anyone on here, and if I am wrong I am sorry.

Just how much of the dash has to come out to fit the clutch pedal and are the connectors for the switches on it already on the harness somewhere? I had a right struggle to get the bolt nearest the driover out of the brake pedal and thought the clutch would squeeze in but it looks like I need to take some of the dash out to get it in :( Any advice? (getting ready for "should have stuck with an auto!") :D

The IAA unit, air regulator etc?? It's hard enough to get to the three screws I can see - apparently there's another one on the underside out of sight and pretty well out of reach - anyone else removed this unit? Some preparatory disassembly of other components needed? Advice appreciated (as ever). Cheers! RobH

Anyone know any reputable exhaust delears in Reading Area.... My Blitz Realise TT system lasted approx 18mths!!!!!!!! £800 I want to remove the CATS too..... TVM Regardz

Evening :) I've got an Autometer Water Temp Gauge to fit, and I presume this piece included in the box is a new sensor? (see attached) Question is - should I fit the new sensor in place of the old one, and wire both new and old gauges to it. Or leave the old in, and wire both to it. Or will one not work in each case? Obviously I'd like the new gauge to work ;) Will this new sensor even fit the hole in the noraml hard coolant pipe? Cheers people :) Pete Oh yeah - the attachment...

What ya think the rarest colour for a Z32 is?? Ya generally see white ,black,silver and red.Im not talking about 1 off colours here,just factory paint?Theres a yellow one knockin about but im pretty sure tat aint factory.Or has anyone got a list of all the Z colours including imports?? Thasnks fella,s!!

I used silicon grease (from Maplin) to try to cure the leaks from the T-top. But in this hot weather it just runs out, gets to thin in this heat. Does anyone know of an alternative product ? Thanks John

Chaps and chapesses, I spent Sunday afternoon learning how to take apart the front interior of the Z, in order to find out exactly what had shorted under there, and hence why I was in limp-home mode. (Amazing how fast you can get to 60 in fifth changing up at 2500 revs on a motorway slip road. :-) ) It turns out that iggy power and one of the A-pillar gauge casings had collided due to inadequate insulation. Lesson: Inspect all mods yourself as soon as possible after purchase. Everything's back together except the passenger footwell - rain stopped play last night - so hopefully this evening it'll be more like a Z and less like a diesel! Luckily - if we can c…

Hi All, Not sure how long the big rubber intake hoses are meant to be but mine don't appear to be long enough to reach right up to the stops on both the throttle bodies and the metal air intake pipes at the front of the car - do they shrink with age? Has my engine rocked backward or something?? It's not causing a major problem but I'm not happy thinking they won't seal as well as they might... Cheers! RobH

Does anyone know the Law regarding how a front number plate should be mounted? There is loads of information about what the number plate should look like, but nothing on how it is mounted. Anyone? Mike

Took my new Z out for its proper drive on Saturday and it was fantastic!!! The only problem was that when I tried to start it on Sunday it wouldnt. Electrics like seats etc were still working, but it didnt seem to have enough juice to turn over. A rolling bump start got it going no problem, and after just a quick 2 minute trip around the block it was charged up enough that it started again an hour later, so I assume the altenator must be OK. One minor problem I have is that I dont think my boot is shuting too well and sometimes when it seems closed, the lack of click when I open it again suggests that it wasnt. So my question is, would having the boot not closed…

Does anyone know where to find the relay for the indicators? I have an auto electrician trying to fix a fault and I'm currently paying him to scratch his head!

Apexi S-AFC II fitted if so what do you think of it? Found a guy in the US that's selling 'em brand new for £180. This is the one with the Knock monitor function and allows setup at 200rpm increments... cheers Jon.....;)

a N/A 300 manual gearbox is identical to a TT gearbox? i.e is it the same or is the TT box an uprated item....?:confused: cheers Jon...

Had a shot in Leigh (Friday)'s zed yesterday with a single outlet jap exhaust. Must say I was amazed at the difference in sound over a dual exit, much much nicer. Sounds more like the sort of straight 6 sound from a supra or skyline, more sporty altogether. Going to have to see if I can get one when I get another car.

My car broke down yesterday while in the city of london. Im an AA member so i called them down took 1 1/2 hour to arrive and he couldint fix the water leak (it was leaking huge amounts of water through the rear of the engine) so he ordered a tow truck which took a further 2 hours. I

all the boost pressure seems to have dissapeared. no unusual noises, smoke, nothing. Engine runs and sounds fine just got no boost. Any ideas before i have to part with my hard earned at the local garage.......Richie.

Hi, i am a new user and currently drive a mitsi fto. Looking to get a 300zx i think and would like some advise on models and different things about the car. I test drove a non turbo today and loved it but need some more advice...please help!! Thanks,.

No not that Sooty :rolleyes: ;) I normally use Autosol Chrome Cleaner stuff with a drill attachment but it's never really that effective unless you sit there for hours on end. But today I sprayed some Autocare Alloy Wheel Cleaner - from Tescos :D inside and left for a few minutes while I cleaned other bits. Then a quick rub with a rag and would you know it they are gleaming!! :cool: :D Next to no effort ;) :D Well chuffed! Thought I'd share the experience :) Pete EDIT: Ignore this lot, I think it's bad to use this stuff :(

Ok. I was trying to figure out whose car this is. I know this car is in the UK. It's a 87+ 2+2. I use to have a front shot of it but now I don't know where it is. I was wondering what kind of rear spoiler is on it and what kind of rear bumper that is. Notice how the rear bumper doesn't stick out as far as stock bumpers. Or if it's not a kit, then what did the person do to get it like that. Also, what kind of bumper is at the front. I was guess that the front is a moddfied Kaminari lip. Thanks, any help will be appreciated.

HI Guys... Ive done it... Ive bought Gary S's 300zx (see under GaryS in rides section) It's absolutely fabulous to drive (quick shift manual) and as it's a UK car the suspension is phenominal on the back roads - much more solid than the other imports I have driven over the last few days... Masses of power too...? more than the imports - thats probably *****x, but it certainly feels that way It's standard so it could be ballistic with a chip. Going to try out the 0-60 with a GPS system over the next few days - so that'll tell us whats what. Anyway... got a problem... I need to get to the ICE in the dash to connect up a new pair of rear speaker…

Right thanks to help here yesterday goT my Blitz boost contoller set up...real nice.. But still no go on the Power/speed meter as no instructions, have searched the net and no go any help anyone?? Mac did you say you may have some? Jeff TT

(First off thanks Mac for your phone roadside assistance) Was on the A3 saturday and had just had a little go at a RX7, was no means maxxing it out, when quite a bit of smoke came out of the back of the Z. Knowing my luck, first thing I think I've done is blown a turbo but it was transmission fluid leaking onto the exhaust. Pulled over straight away, looked underneath etc. Quite a bit must have come out judging by the smoke but on looking underneath there is only a drip. I check the level and thats ok, drive to a petrol garage about 2 miles away, park up, go inside and have something to eat. About 20 mins later, pull the car back to see how much has leaked out (ont…