General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, Im not having much success painting the scuttle trims (the wide ones at the base of the windscreen) the paint just not seam to 'take', no matter how clean i get it, in parts of the the paint simply 'runs away' giving the 'orange peel' effect. Anyone got any tips ? Thanks John

Hi guys... and girls if there are any? I need some help and thought it was about time I joined this site.... I am currently in-between 300zx's after an affair with a skyline, man she was dirty, and I'm looking to go back to a wholesome 300zx twinturbo manual. My original H plate 1991 non-turbo in black was my favourite car to date (and I have had them all - preludes, skylines, supras etc). To be honest I can't believe that 300's are now so cheap, they are way better than the current Jap stuff that is available - including the new 350Z - it's a pussy compared to the 300!! and also the new RX-8 ? mmm my non-turbo 300 was faster than that..!! Anyway…

I can't turn me headlights on me zed.....with out emptying the entire contents of the washer bottle lol.. Even switching on the side lights causes the silly headlamp soakers to activate...First noticed it when I flashed someone to come pass and got showered..... Anybody had this problem before, guess it must be a relay somewhere that's failed, still if no joy I'll just disconnect the blasted headlamp washer motor..... But on more of a positive note I have no more irritating noises from the engine thanks to Mr Duffman as he worked his magic with a 60K service, thanks again Andy!!!;) No more prop vibes thanks to a new centre bearing and gearbox mount, oh &amp…

Could anybody tell me what price I would be looking at for a pair of new Stainless Steel Adjustable Tension Rods, (92 TT Import) Many thanks, Fill

my 'mate' offered to fit a foglight (for a price) so that my import 300zx tt could be mot'd tomorrow. mot is booked.... fitted the foglight yesterday. i tested the light after he went and not only did the foglight not work, my rear lights (passenger side)are not working either too now (except for brake light). yes, he is a cowboy, my fault for trying to get things on the cheap. today - after waiting for him all day to turn up and him ignoring my calls, he's turned up an hour ago after me tracking him down in person, it's now getting dark, and the light/foglight are still not working. He thinks it's a fuse somewhere in a fuseboard he cant find... …

Does anyone know where I would be able to locate a Drivers side Headlight and Indicator? (UK car) Any help would be appreciated....

Will these alloys and tyres fit my 300zx ? any problems ? FRONT WHEELS ARE 8.5X17 AND REARS ARE 10X17. FRONT TYRES ARE 235 45 17 AND REARS ARE 255 40 17. TYRES ARE MATCHING FULDA EXTREMOS. Thanks John

Does any tweeks need to be carried out on car once cats r removed!! what r they if any!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers Dave;)

Hi All, My ecu temp sensor has seen better days, the plastic housing on both the sensor and the loom connector are cracked and the metal retaining clip has long since disappeared. Anyone got any bright ideas about repairing this effectively? Best I can come up with is hard wiring a new connector onto the temp sensor pins and loom...reckon I'll have to break away what's left of the existing plastic to make a repair easier/better. I'm having some erratic (high) idling issues and I think this may be the cause. TPS is fine. Any onther suggestions? Thanks in advance RobH

Had a lovely drive from Bristol to Goodwood yesterday [ex day out] but last night she started to pink in 1st & 2nd at lo revs!! any body no what this could be? cheers Dave :confused:

Hi all, I've been looking at the APEXi AVC-R and the S-AFC, can these be used together instead of an ecu upgrade or is the upgrade still necessary? Cheers Baz

Anyone know what the difference is between 1990-94 and 95-96 injectors. I have found out that they are different shapes and they won't fit in the rails but is it just the rails that would need replacing or is the lower intake different aswell?

Which is a good all round tyre, (one with good wearing also) and does anyone know the cheapest place in the Midlands (not too far from Derby) to get them. Thanks John

Having taken the radiator out of my import series 1 auto TT, I have been advised to go for the Autobox extra radiator upgrade. So please what is your personal experiance - 1. Does it work / is it worth it? 2. Is the Zcentre kit the only source/ whats the alternative? 3. Are there instructions posted somewhere on the web? p.s. I have done a search but not uncovered these details but if this has already been done to death then please point we in the right direction! Thanks in advance

I've been reading some of the rides on the board and you guys with autos have uprated the box, how and why, might do it myself before a blow the bottom out of mine with my concrete right foot so what you had done?

we have just found out that our diepham has gone on our blitz dump valve ,so we are going 2 have 2 get 2 new dump valve, but we dont know wot make 2 get or wot is the best 2 have on a jap import 300zx with stage 2 turbos any i dears?????? cant find a good web page about dump valves. PLZ SOME 1 HELP US :confused: :rolleyes: :) here are the 1s weve been told about HKS . APEXI . BLITZ . TURBOXS . GREDDY.

I need the 2 outer sills, as 163,000 miles of UK weather and loads of jack damage, not by me!, has left my outer sills in a ver bad condition. Where can I get outer sills from? The whole length thing. I looked on US sites but the only thing I could find where "Renforcemtent outer sills" is that what I need? If so they didnt give any option for 2+2 or 2 seater because they must be different sizes. I asked Nissan UK for them and they wanted £188+VAT each side, and if these renforcement sills are the things I need, they are $40 each. Maybe because they are a lot more common there. So does any one know where I can get the entire outer sill from. I could patch…

anyone know where i can get a set of intake plenum hoses, i.e. the ones for the water etc. had to cut some when striping the engine now i cant find the part numbers! anyonegot the numbers or even better a set of hoses they want to sell???? Thanks People Mathew 'mtl' levett

Out driving last night and my car no longer boosts past 1.17 bar WTF?? It was running fine, stopped to put some fuel in, and after that no more 1.3 bar..... Any suggestions?? Pete, have you been sticking pins into a model of my car??:rolleyes: ;)

Hi, I test drove a '93 TT Manual yesterday. Seemed a pretty nice car, little tatty but that's to be expected I 'spose. On the way back to the dealers though, the car started to make a low rattly/rumble noise. It only happened when I accelerated in second at low speed (Speed bumps!!) and only lasted for a short while. The noise seemed to be coming from the passenger side of the engine bay. Anyone got any idea's what this could be? Oh, anyone had any experience/ knowledges of Zubimotors of Stoneleigh?? Horror stories or praise?? Any help much appreciated. Cheers Guy

I changed my oil today with mobil 1 motorsport. i also added slick 50, I then did a search on slick 50, opps, what shall i do?????

Today, After driving 50 miles in a round trip, I was out of the car for around 10 mins (with the engine off), then when I got back, and started her up, the temp gauge was nearly through the roof. Is this usual, and is the engine made for this, or is it something to get sorted as last year she overheated and it took 3 months & 3k to get her back. Cheers Daz:confused:

I'd appreciate an answer to the above please, for a nissan 300zx z32 (obviously) :D? A link or tel no. would be great, dont mind mail order.

Just thought I would let you know I've had my ring gear rotated!!! Anyone make sense of this, apparently my ring gear was looking a little worse for wear in three places but instead of renewal my local nissan trained garage has advised rotating it so although not the ideal solution it should be much better. (only screeched a few times in the last six months) From what I can see this means the ring gear seems to stop in the same three places. Please correct me if I'm wrong so rotating a few degrees should help extra life!!!!!!! No "sounds painful" replies please :D

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone knows where i can get the bit of metal strip ontop of the engine that says" 3000 V6 TWIN CAM), only i took mine off to spray it and basically its knackered! Thanks for any help - Ps. I have owned my zx for about 6 weeks now, and im firmly under the impression that it is the most beautiful, exclusive, powerful car one could ever own! I am glad i didnt buy anything else! PPS. Just started a racing scene in Torquay, and frankly im the king! (However a bloke with a highly tuned RX7 wants to go at it soon - i think im gonna lose my crown)