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theres me the last couple days slowly stripping me car down again to have her repainted again as i wasnt 100 percent happy and want to change a cuple of things when my nice clean sharp looking bit of exspensive black perspex strip that once looked like this. to this in a snap of a secound ouch that just cost me about a tonne i recon, rubish. needs to say that the air was blue just when one of my partners friends pulls onto the drive. put tools down until tomorow now cas dont want to break out else. toms another day hey ho .

Best place to get some not too expensive but good quality head gaskets? OEM....? Need some advice here....... this is what it looked like coming out of the top of the rad....... ........... looks like chocolate milkshake......... Trying to think of anything else that could cause this....... clutching at straws here...... right going to dig out my compression tester........ and then going to strip the plenum, rad, fan, belts and pretty much everything....... feeling slightly depressed now thinking how much fun this will be with the engine in the car as I have nowhere to do it out of the car........

Hey, Just before I dive in and part with the family savings on a 95 Fairlady (twin turbo) I thought it would be wise to seek some advice from you guy's... The one I am looking at is in very good overall condition, long MOT etc but has no sound system and an after market exhaust. I will need to fit a stereo and would prefer to buy an original set of pipes. It's done 88000 mls but sounds pretty smooth. The fella wants £4 k , I am hoping to knock that down a tad, but what do you guy's think? Are there any weak points on these I should look for? My comfort zone is motorbikes and I'm "fair" with a spanner but I fancy spending most of my …

Ok Was thinking about getting this rear bumber for my European Z32; I would say it´s stillen but not sure can anyone tell me if it´s probably the US stock bumper? and where can i buy it? also what do you think about it would you install it to my Z or would just leave it stock like I actually have it now?? Something about this bumper I really like... of course there could be opposite opinions :lol: My actual bumper

Would an Na lwb propshaft and flywheel be any use to anyone? Fitting my new z1 lightened ones at the weekend when I do my clutch. and before I let the workshop guys weigh them old oem ones in thought I'd ask the question. Not a for sale thread, would be free if anyone did want them.

Many of the UK zeds that passed through Zedworld in the early days ( late nineties) still had the pre-delivery engine bay protectant still in place, this should of been removed at the pdi point by the dealer, surprisingly we still come across this issue even 20 years after they were sold by dealers!! Cleaning off the coating is a mucky job but although there is still zeds out there with it on its a lot less now, a zed in today had the protectant still in place and was sticky with age and very dirty. The overall look of a nice zed can be spoilt by a dirty bay so with a few basic solutions a brush an air line and a couple of hours its surprising what the differen…

I've been running boost jets for the last 10 years without problems but have finally decided to go upmarket and fit a boost controller. Being the tight arse that I am I've just won a Greddy Profec B II on EBay for silly money. (Control unit only, no other bits yet). :) I'm having a bit of a dilemma on where to put it. I know the neatest place seems to be where the clock is but my clock still works and I quite like it there. Was thinking of maybe in the glovebox or even in the storage tray under armrest. Having never used a boost controller before I'm not sure how practical it will be having it out of sight/reach. Where do peeps have theirs. All ideas &amp…

dark blue/gray 300zx in derby today around 12ish Nice looking mota m8 Who are you :) Mark

Hi guys I've got my Z for sale, on the forum, piston heads, autotrader, gum tree and pre-loved (thought I'd cover all bases) I have her up for £2999 willing to deal at £2700 without the expensive stereo system. From your guys honest opinion is this priced correctly? Or is it to high? I've got a feeling it is a bit over?... Was thinking of reducing price further. I bought in February with a part exchange I gave my mk4 golf in (worth £8-900) plus £2200 for this Z and I've spent 1k on it in the past month, so I bought it for say 3k spent 1k on it It's a good honest car. Would love it to go to a z enthusiast Here's the link for piston heads.. http://www…

carbon canister link, cant find the link, dose anyone know please

What does the OEM switch for the UK rear fogs look like please...?

Okay the pcv valve topic has been done many times but never wanting to miss a good photo opportunity a pair of really knackered valves presented themselves today and the camera was close by as always. The breather system relies on these one way valves been fully operational to prevent oil laden air been drawn into the combustion chambers and causing exhaust smoke at tick over. The two valves were completely gone and was clear to see the problem, however sometimes they can appear to be ok but be weak or debris preventing them closing all of the time, replacement is the best option given they are not too expensive. Jeff TT What …

Hopefully doing a boost leak test Thursday, is there a how to guide? I've forgotten how to find the howto section on the site. I remember reading that 5psi is enough to find leaks, but am I able to use the gauge in the car, or do I need another? and should I put my ignition on for the boost controller or does that not make a difference? Any other tips and advice is welcome as always.

Hi Guys, Does anyone know what the part numbers are for the 2 rear inner tie rod ends please? Thanks, Dominic

can someone name the two boxes and which is which. Sent from my Lumia 900 using Tapatalk

Why is it that sometimes more often than not its when my cars first being used/ it stinks of petrol? i now its yet to be set up cas ive put a hudge fmic on her but it was straped up to a consult i beleave/ hope , and everything is as it should be , like revs, most of the time apart from the first mile when at the fisrt junction the revs bounce a little around the 6k to the 7.5 k but thats when could and ive just got to the first junction, after witch the revs sit were they should do. the heater comes on within the fisrt mile and the temp is were it should be before i get to the secound mile. but in any time after in the day i can smell a strong smell of petol and even hav…

hows it going everyone havent been on here as much but thought id share some good news. i was in london last week for an interview and everything went smoothly, i was offered the job on the spot and i signed the contract it was the best contract of what was on the table :D so ill be defo be gone in april. no japfest for me :( times ticking now trying to sell off what i have. oh and i did a lil browsing and found this in jeddah http://saudi.dubizzle.com/en/jeddah/cars/nissan/listing/10-listings-c8d362c2794758178dcc48a17798bc6f/show/?back=L2VuL2plZGRhaC9zZWFyY2gvP2tleXdvcmRzPTMwMHp4JmlzX3NlYXJjaD1UcnVlJnBhZ2U9MQ== not my fav color and seems to be the only one i …

Ok I have been a member on this Club for a while, 1. I have seen members donate to another members who's was having a bad time 2. I have started a "yes you can have this / these for free but you MUST pass them on when you have finished with them (for Free!) 3. I have now seen a member pay someone else's membership so that he could sell on this site. I could go on but I will only say: Take a Bow 300zx members you deserve it! Carry on the good work ! Cheers! daveg

I,m driving my 89/90 swb manual n/a slicktop zed..... She's been in my life for the past 4years and finally looks like she's perfect lol. I've spent lots of hard earned pennies to get her here ( way more than I tell my wife ...!!!).. So now people ask me ,what's she worth?. I haven't done an agreed valuation for insurance.. And I don't seem to have much to compare against as there seem so few of these slicks around... Thoughts anyone....?.. Richie

does any1 know off this company https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arefurbs/502771386461703

Hi all.... Right, after i washed the car at the weekend i noticed that there was a bit of water on both seats. I wasnt overly worried as i hadnt resealed T top rubbers, I saw a thread that Jeff put up putting in some silicon sealant. Did that, but have noticed that at the back of the windows. towards the top there is a gap between the window and the body of the car Now before i start taking off the door cards to have a look, is there a way to adjust the windows so they close tight against the body? Neil

Hi guys as my title says im selling my zed already ;( ........... but only because im buying another one!! :clap: After going for a ride in Jasons (Jasonvalentine) twin turbo im hooked! I need that power in my life so my very good N/A SWB manual z is up for grabs, and im looking for a twin turbo! I don't wana go against the rulls or anything so I wont mention any details about mine on here but can someone direct me or tell me how I can put it up for sale on the forum? can I post the link up for where its advertised or is that a no no?? I cant seem to be able to add it in to the cars for sale section.... Anybody....

Well today I went to pick up a front bumper donated to the ' get rid of the veilside bodykit ' fund...... lol Neil shortz has sponsored the oem front bumper replacement and kindly spent some time with me making me realise how I need to get my Z back on the road.... I got to follow him for a while in his Z and just wished I was in mine as well instead of my daily driver..... lol I wanted to thank Neil for allowing me to waffle on for so long and help me out so much........ I did manage to solder on an injector connector for him, but didn't come close to repaying his kindness and help..... I also got to have a look at another members Z with starting issues b…

As above. Get your entry in :) http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?175628-COTM-March-2014-Entry-thread

As above all, trying to remove the N/S front drop link managed to get one off the nuts nearly all the way off then the inner one started to spin in the spanner & is now nearly rounded off. The one at the ARB end isn't budging :-( Any helpful tips or advice? Cheerz J