General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Okay, I've been posting about the engine cutting out on my Zed, I really, really thought that it was some esoteric electrical problem. To that effect, I'd replaced the ancient Meta alarm immobiliser with a nice new one and also replaced my old series 2 PTU and harness. Both items were worthy of replacement, as they were a fair age...............but they did not stop the engine from cutting out! In the end, all it took was the press of a button, the Auto button on the heater control pod....FFS. The engine was stalling whilst coasting downhill and approaching roundabouts (it's an auto-box), the revs were simply dying so much that the engine was stalling.…

I am looking to have the immobiliser replaced on my zed with a full alarm over the next few weeks but wondering if anyone has any recommendations? I've always liked the Toad Ai606 and had that in a couple of cars in the past, but it seems to be discontinued. A local fitter advises they can fit a Clifford 650, are they any good? I've had a Clifford in one other car in the past and again never had any issues. One last thing.... where the hell do you fit the siren in the engine bay!?!

Hope someone can help. When I start the engine from cold, oil pressure goes up to 4. When it is hot it goes down to 1 sometimes 2. I think I have low oil pressure. Any advice appreciated.

Hi all, Got a strange rattle, like a loose plate, which comes from the transmission area when the car is driving and on low RPM, around the gearstick area. I've checked the obvious things like exhaust shields but all seem solid. Noise goes away once RPM increases. Car is a TT 5 speed manual SWB. Thanks

I had the battery out today to deal with some surface rust on the tray and generally clean the area around the battery, anyhow I noticed 2 rubber fuel lines, which I’m guessing have never been replaced as they are hidden with the battery in the car, they went under the a/c piping I can see the clamp on the end of one, are these replaceable with the engine in the car? I was considering replacing them and using spring clamps on refitting.

Hi all, could anyone please advise how the lower coolant hose is normally secured on the twin turbo models? If there should be a bracket mine must have got mislaid during the bumper/engine swap years back Cheers, Adam

Longer days and sunny weather. Loving it.

A few years back I posted about creating a convoy for my father in law, with a great response. My father in law passed away before we could do it. Eventually the car was sold, and I just wondered if anyone on here had it? It would be good to see some pics of it now. No worries if not. Cheers ash

hi guys, had the nose cone off the zed yesterday to clean the air filter, and I noticed the oil cooler lines are as hard as a rock, I'm guessing they are probably the originals so it's going to be time to change them soon, having a look around I can either replace with genuine rubber hoses or flurolined silicone, but mainly from the usa. does it really need the moulded hoses on there or can I just buy straight (flouro lined) silicone pipe and replace with that?

Scrabbling around under the car looking for a dropped washer, I noticed this. Looks like a wire and a tube in a common sleeve, with the tube coming to an abrupt end. Can anyone tell me what this is, and whether it’s meant to be like that? I can’t get to the other end without getting the car up on stands, and that needs to wait for drier weather, assuming we’re getting a summer this year. Thanks

Yet another thread of mine looking for a near impossible component, yes lol. If anyone happened to receive their 98/99/00 Fairlady with the OE battery from the Nissan assembly line in it still, and you were smart enough to hang onto it even tho it's a dead brick, I would like to buy it. Please reach out. I plan on gutting the internals and installing modern lithium guts. This way I have the original appearance for car shows. Cheers, Alex

New zed on the road Modified front end like the ZX

Hi all, I'm new in here and only to help my wife's godfather. He has a 1994 300zx twin turbo targa top in red for spares or repairs. The engine starts and runs fine everytime but it hasn't moved for the best part of 4 years. Due to health conditions he hasn't been able to use it, and was planning on restoring it. The whole car will need restoring but he has no idea of how much it would be worth Sonu thought I would ask on here. Any honest opinions would be greatly appreciated. Pictures will be uploaded but awaiting them being sent. Many thanks.

Does anyone know what the OE tire from Nissan was on the 98+ Fairlady Z in Japan? I would presume it was the same tire for all 4 models, but I am asking for a Version R if it was different. I'm wondering the make/model of the tires was so I can research what year they may have gone out of production. Maybe they are still in production, who knows. but I'd like a zero mile set. I have my BBS wheels off getting restored by BBS and I'd like to track down the correct tires. Don't plan to drive on them, just put them on for shows. Cheers, Alex

Nice story Credit where Credit is due Nice story

Has anyone any experience of the two RHD Double DIN bezels on CZP? : https://conceptzperformance.com/zspec-design-double-din-radio-bezel-w-brackets-rhd-nissan-300zx-z32-z32ddinrhd_p_65155.php https://conceptzperformance.com/interior-innovations-double-din-radio-bezel-finisher-right-hand-drive-rhd-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32-ii-68260-rhd_p_18267.php Going to put an order into CZP over the next few weeks for some suspension bits, so wanted to add one of these ready for a future stereo upgrade

Hi both battery and anti-lock light on battery good and alternator good any ideas please

hi guys so I'm looking at improving the sound quality of the stereo in the zed, I don't want a big boot build but something a lot more subtle just to give me a bit of punch, so I'm looking at under seat subs, anybody fitted them? if so what are they like, in particular I'm looking at the pioneer units.

One of the seven factory supported Z32 race cars constructed by Clayton Cunningham Racing for IMSA GTO competition in the US. This car is chassis number 004 and was raced extensively by Steve Millen during '90/'91. The auction description, photos and the "Bid and Comment" thread has lots of information about the car. A rare chance for someone to own a lovely piece of Nissan motorsports history. How high will she go? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-56/

Can anyone help me out in locating a set of the correct 16x7.5" BBS OEM wheels offered on the 1998/99/00 JDM models? I need the centre caps too. The wheels are P/N 40300-53P25 and the centre caps are 40342-53P10. I reached out to 3 of the parts suppliers in Japan and they just give me the canned excuse of discontinued. I don't think they are taking the time to check the inventory of all the dealerships to find one that has a set left in stock. I don't care much about condition long as they are not out of round, I can always have BBS refinish them. NOS would of course be ideal tho. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Is my Z upside down? Sent from my SM-N9500 using Tapatalk

Greetings so I’m having a bit of a issue I’ve been having code 14 for a while. I’ve changed out speed sensor for a new one and replaced the dash with one I found in the yard. Im still getting code 14. I’ve checked fuses and connectors and found these two funky connectors on right side. The cruise control lights up on dash however my overdrive doesn’t seems to work or show on dash. Any points in the right direction for a greatly appreciated.

doing an engine replacement on a friends car. he bought a engine from japan and i noticed a few differences right off the back. the main one being the oil pan. the hump is on the front of the oil pan on the Japanese engine and on the back on the one hes got. his engine also has the vtc solenoids in the back of the heads, the other one doesnt. oil filter housing is different, throttle position sensor also looks different. some of the coolant passages in the back of the engine also. my question is, is it even a thing where you can swap a Japanese engine into a US 300zx? how can i know for sure he got the right engine? is there an engine code somewhere on the block? thanks i…

Even more on the new z Proto More on the new Z Proto

Hi everyone, It's been a long time since I've been on the scene, or logged in to this forum. I was an active member from about 2004 - 2006 and in early 2005 bought myself a black (fastest colour, obviously) LWB 300ZX TT manual. Loved that car and for the first 18 months all was well. I see the odd name on here I still recognise - sometime during that period I met Gaz 300 and his partner (think he was driving a SWB NA back then) and we had a pint. At some point in that period I also bought a grounding kit but for reasons I no longer remember never quite got around to fitting it to the car. In fact I've never even taken it out of the bag. Anyway, I bought a…