General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all I wondered if you could help me out with your experience. I am a new member and looking to buy a Jap sports car. I like the 300zx but people are telling me that they have a chronic rust problem, alternators go easily, engines are cramped in the bay and so hard to work on and hard to tune and something about them being prone to overheating with regards to the housing around the spark plugs. If this is true is there anyway around these problems by modernising the car; modern alternator, under sealing it etc. Also are parts very expensive. For example with a GTO I have heard that they cost a bomb to fix and maintain. I would be grateful for some ad…

Started to get back on the car, got p'd off after issues with previous engine builder but hopefully this time a bit more luck. Few pics for those who've been asking: Exhaust, just because it looks cool: http://1drv.ms/1pwZsOd New Oil tank in progress: http://1drv.ms/1otHE9L Engine back in the hole!:http://1drv.ms/1px0dqG

Hi all, I would like to be able to use either Consult or Datascan on my Zed, can anyone advise on what spec laptop would serve the purpose? We have every other kind of device in our household but not a laptop, I presume that it would have to be an old laptop - maybe running Windows XP? :confused1: Any help would be appreciated, as I need to get to the bottom of an engine related problem that my Zed has. Thanks - Andy

I know my last thread was begging for someone to help, but here's another one :thumbup: I have seen another Zed for sale in my price range and wondered if anyone knows of it or is willing to have a little looksie for me? Here is a link to the add.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201406034703545/sort/default/usedcars/quicksearch/true/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/nissan/radius/1500/model/300_zx/postcode/co40bz?logcode=p

I've posted some pics from today's show on this thread http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?177297-Trentham-Gardens-Classic-Car-Show&p=1823639&posted=1#post1823639 Enjoy

After the last 3 weekends of preparing my NA diff conversion on my TT which entailed removing my TT diff/subframe etc from the car and repainting the NA subframe. Also had to transfer the poly bushes for the diff but decided to retain the OEM main subframe bushes in favour of cutting dowm the noise transmitted into the cabin. I replaced the diff side and pinion seals while it was out and gave the diff a coat of black paint and also had a new centre bearing fitted to the prop shaft and a balance. With the TT diff and I always found the car to have very "long" legs, perhaps due to 19" alloys and the lag on my GT675RS turbos found it to be a bit slow on the power deliver…

I was crossing the road in front of you and couldn't stop staring :thumbup1:

Just wondering since i'm buying new intercoolers from Z1 and i'm also replacing all the main rubbers for my zed and lights, Is it cheaper to just order the whole lot from z1 in the states ? Will there be a large import tax bill when it gets here ?

ok guys. Im going to change the exhaust on my 95 na lwb. its original from new and the back boxes are about to start to blow. Without spending a kings ransom on it, whats the preference here. the one on z centre looks ok? anyone ever bought this. http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=51&category_id=55&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7

So lets talk about manifolds. To spool a turbo don't you want evenly spaced pulses of exhaust gas hitting the power turbine? So on an evo or the like, you get a one of those octopusses orgy looking manifolds. That makes the pulses from 1-3-2-4 arrive as a constant rhythym through varying the pipe lengths? I think I have heard the contrary.

Sanding down the rear bumper of the stone chip and then moving on to the sills, am I right in thinking it is removed with a heat gun and scrapper and how far under should I go, should I go right under to the edging

If you have an ebc fitted and dont switch it on doese that mean your car will run in safety mode all the time. Or do you have to just switch it on and leave it o the basic setting? Just wishing to know.

Hi guys has anyone got an old stock clutch that worked they don't want, Pressure plate, and friction/centre plate whatever u want to call it lol... I'm having problems with a clutch pedal, and I have an xtd clutch and flywheel so I want to pull the box and see if stock clutch solves it, Problem I have is I haven't driven the car for over 2yrs so i couldn't just say I have fitted this and it doesn't work, The cylinders have been sitting in my garage for so long they could be crap... But I back bleed them and it goes in gear with engine running and its working but the pedal is stupid light and I've had to disconnect the servo to make the pedal feel stock..…

Just in case anyone is not reading the North West meets forum we have a car show at Trentham Gardens Stoke On Trent tomorrow (2000 cars 5000+ visitors) There are eight of us going but as some had to drop out i have two spare passes. Info here http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?177297-Trentham-Gardens-Classic-Car-Show Anyone else interested in showing tomorrow let me know Rich

Hi everyone, I need some help I would like to change my stock intercooler's for uprated side mount intercooler's whats the best make available to buy in the UK and what do you lot have on your zed's, pictures and links on where to buy would be great if you can. Here's my first picture of what mine looks like which I've only owned for about 4 months ago.

Hi guys OK brakes where totally fine before car was in garage now they are sticking and making a high pitch squealing noise at low speeds without brake pedal pressed and with pressed any suggestions please could brakes have been put back together wrong ?.. I'm seriously passed off any help and suggestions be great as they were totally fine before cheers in advance.

Anyone know this 300 ,it looks real nice but no one seems to have snapped it up been thinking about it myself but seems to good to be true http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221448442240?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I have a 1993 UK car with an after market single DIN radio/CD player. I would like to install an OEM unit preferably with CD player but will consider a cassette only solution. Can anyone suggest where I can source one, were they all BOSE units? Also if I do manage to get an OEM unit can a ipod adaptor be fitted, can anyone suggest where these can be sourced?

as above obviously will pay for this service so if u are able to do it give me a price cheers

Hi, I am just finalising the last bits and bobs for an imminent paint job and was wondering what the "fasteners" were listed as upper, left and right and whether they need to be replaced or not? I know I will need the upper moulding/seal and I already have new side mouldings but am unsure of these fasteners and the likelihood of reusing them on installation. CheerZ Joel.

Hi all, So my rebuild needs alot of parts and I've sourced a supplier to get them at cost but we need the actual oem part numbers from nissan. My list is below so if anyone could help by posting the part numbers it would be great. Front Fogs Lights Front Indicator Lights zcentre Rear Panel with break light Door Top Moulding RH Door Top Moulding LH Screen Trim RH Side Screen Trim LH Side Front Screen Fasteners RH Front Screen Fasteners LH Front Screen Upper Moulding Rear Screen Lower Moulding Targa Trim RH Targa Trim LH Targa Centre Bar Rear Roof Trim RH Rear Roof Trim LH Left and Right side Sc…

Hi all, as some of you will know I thought I had a 91 degree out timing issue...... well I think I found the problem after a very loud noise.... sounded like a box of bolts rattlihg round under the engine..... thought I had done the bottom end then It just dissapeared.. today I jacked her up and found the altenator bolt hanging out and the harmonic balancer spit in 2 pieces.... The inner part is tight on the crank, but the outer turns freely with the altenator belt on and independently of the middle section.... is this what happens when the harmonic balancer dies? Any advice?

Hey guys, just wondering what dump pipes everybody is running? Most of the us stuff needs to be notched/hammered to fit around the steering shaft, anybody got recommendations for what fits?

Hi Guys! I need some specific advice, I have run a red single 5 amp cable from the front fog light switch to the off side reverse light. On removing the pod that holds the fog light switch there are 6-8 smaller wires in this plug! One thread says use 17 & 18? (That's two wires & I only have one!) Is 17 & 18 +tive & -tive? Therefore do I need to wire an earth from 17 or 18? What do I do? At the rear light there are two wires, Green & Black. I'm I right in that my Red wire will replace the Green (live) & leave the Black (earth) ? Do I need to get an inline fuse? Sorry it's long winded for what some theads on this matter makes it s…

Hi long story short been ill so thought save myself hassle get garage to do full hicas delete and fit lockout bar got car back today only to discover bar fitted none of the hydraulics been removed none of my new bushes put on and I was pissin fluid called garage fell out with boy big time so I have spent most of day removing nearly all bits just got some to do tomorrow but I,m not sure the lockout bar has been fitted properly can someone please give me a checklist of how its meant to be bolts nut in specific places etc also any pics be greatly appreciated cheers in advance.