General Discussions - 300ZX Related

OK, I know brakes have been discussed here before, but what really is the best value brake upgrade around? I'm looking for something that will slow the car down effectively rather than mushing around slightly and letting the car in front slow you down) without costing an arm and a leg. Just got my Zed back, and I could swear my fiancee's Pug 106 brakes better (and that's shite). I'd like to keep the insurance people happy - does a disk upgrade count as a performance enhancement or a safety upgrade? I'm planning to put a Jap spec brake light in the spoiler too. Any advice greatly appreciated. James.

Finally bothered to add my car to the rides section if anyone wants a look. Still pretty standard at the mo.

My 300ZX has a problem: code 13 on the ECU readout - temperature sensor. I don't have the time to get this fixed (I can't get it over to ZCentre in Nottingham, or up to Hiteq in Wigan), so have decided to sell cheap to someone who'll have the time to do the necessary repairs. (The piece needing replacement is apparently only thirty GBP.) The back bumper also needs dipping, and a touch-up around the keyhole is advised (all-in quoted at 130 GBP) The dials on the speedo need changing too (kinked in the sun!) Other than the above, this car is absolutely immaculate - brought into UK as a genuine grade 5. - original targa covers, toolkit etc. SPEC: …

Everyday I search the ads and everyday I am dissapointed, Im located in Essex but am willing to travel to get my hands on one of these beasts Thankyou

Everyday I search the ads and everyday I am dissapointed, Im located in Essex but am willing to travel to get my hands on one of these beasts Thankyou

Andy got the greenlight from Johnny how are you fixed for fitting. If none of this makes sense give us a call. Mark

black z reg beginning with flz was it any of you boys yesterday going the opposite way to me ......mr duffman did you see us going past ure house m8 before going onto the beach and doughnutting half a ton of sand over everybody

Just discovered that an old mate of mine owns this :- Special order FFS - only one in Europe - 6.0l, 2wd !!!! So I've emailed to to find out whether their lights are as bad. If they're not then I'm gonna sneak round and nick'em !

Woo hoo!!! finally got the Zed back. Almost couln't tell it had got too friendly with a hedge at all... If anyone wants any bodywork done in the Chester area I'd recommend Chris at PitStop on Sealand Road (may be a good idea to give him any new parts needed though). That reminds me, AndyZ, I'll be in touch later about the new list of parts I need. You can find PitStop in the Mellow Pages. He's replaced all the lower panels down the LH side, straightened out the sill, rebuilt the rear left suspension and sprayed the new bits to match perfectly. The Zed's going back to him for full re-spray over Easter. total cost £1700 including parts. Anyhow, back into the…

Well looks like I need a new engine, just waiting for the garage to stick a camera in the engine, but looks bad. Any suggestions for a supplier of new and recon engines? Regards JOHN

Noticed over the weekend that if I kept the revs constant at positive boost that the boost value recorded on the stock and aftermarket guages fell gradualy, would this suggest a leak? Thanks in anticipation Mark

Ok then, whilst cruising along the M25 in the M5 BMW on the way back from a meeting last friday I passed somebody ??? who had just stoved their immaculate white 300zx into the rear of something. Not too much damage but enough if u know what I mean .. was it any of you guys ??? hope she's none too ill after the event, hate to see another Zeee hit the breakers . . .

Morning All Driving home last night on a desserted moor in Derbyshire, I was cruising at about 80 when all of a sudden load bang, fairy tree lights on the dash, everything cuts out and smoke starts coming from the engine bay. Bollocks I think, after 1/2 hr on the phone trying to explain where the f~~k this unmarked road was, the AA man finally gets there, takes one look and says me engines f~~ked, he thinks the cam shaft has broken, there are no visible signs of damage of oil anywhere. Had it towed to my garage and I hope they can have a look at it today. So whats the chances its not really expensive and what options do I have? is it a new engine, rebuild or re-con…

Having ventured deep into technical forum terroriry, I noticed a post by Aaron with a picture of his instrument panel. Someone mentioned that his boost gauge was reading low on warm idle.. I have photographed my gauge on warm idle and was wondering if I have a boost pipe leak: There are two pix, one stock gauge and the other my GReddy gauge, which reads in mmhg or kg/cm ... what do you think: and Thanks for the replies in advance Glen

Sorry guys, i've run into a few probs recently and hav'nt had time to log on. BUT, for those of you who are waiting on parts from me, i am happy to say that the zed is completely dismantled and everything is readily available. Please call Mike at MJP on 01277 374 201 to arrange collection as he is now dealing with the sales of all parts. Dont forget to mention my name when you call. I also have have a red 94 jap spec tt auto thats coming in for breaking next week too. Once again, please accept my apologies....... Regards, Kash

If anyone would like a complete bodyshell, then please let me know. You can also have the registration document, but I will be very careful NOT to sell it to anyone who may have criminal tendencies, although I'm sure no-one on this site would be that way inclined. Anyway you can have these two bits for £250. I would have let you have it for nothing, but it takes a lot longer to dismantle a car without damaging the shell, plus I wouldn't be able take of the rear quarters. So if your intentions are honourable, and you want the shell, feel free to call me. Andy (01634 221783 or geewhizz@onetel.net.uk)

I've got a complete grey suede interior for sale with leather trim on the armrest(on the door cards) and on the centre box between the seats. £150 buys the whole interior trim including glove box etc etc. Doesn't include seats or dashboard (neither of which has any suede on them anyway). Condition looks quite good to me. The odd tiny mark obviously, but nothing worth mentioning. Thanks AndyZ (01634 221783 or geewhizz@onetel.net.uk)

Just helped my bro fit his induction kit (blitz i think) and there were these strange angled arm type things left over. Where do they go as we couldnt seem to find a place for them. Are there different kinds of design where the air box is or have we missed something. Pretty sure its right the way we did it.

does anyone have a uk spec speedo mine was dropped by accident and practically dissolved on the floor it had 70000 miles on something close to that mileage would be nice but at the momment knowing how fast i'm going is more important

I should be down in Bournemouth next weekend if any of you guys/girls (spot the optomist LOL) wanna brief, informal meet (Glen, Martin, Bryan, Anders, Simon, Coogs?) ------------------

Bloody chase the leak on the Z game! Got to replace this like tomorrow or sooner! Do I have to go to Nissan and wait a day or can anybody tell me where I can buy one tomorrow, is it just a standard water hose in a different circumference or it is different in some way?

He does read the forum even though he drives a Saabulous Missile! LOL I mostly held the torch whilst he wrestled with that fucking airbox. Fitted the Blitz intake this afternoon which is quite a job. Where do all those stupid brackets go??? Not on a 300 that's for sure! Had to ring the Macca aswell for some tech advice and poor lad has the Flu. Just be thankful mate it's not the Flu with the Pooh like what I had!!! ROFL Anyway, cheers Capitan Leo Wanker me old fruit bat! TOP LAD!!!

Ok, who's got a mp3 / wav of their Z being gassed with a RealiZe fitted? I need to decide between a Greddy SP or a Blitz....(or even maybe a Z Centre homebrew) Senna - what does yours sound like? If it sounds like it looks then it's the Daddy a.s.a.i.c! Comments if you can purrleeaaaze? Simon.

Well its finally happened - i've sold my sed today for £4,100 cash dollars to some welsh dude. i'm upset to see it go, but at least i can wipe ou my debt problems. and pledge that hoefully i will be a zed owner again, one day. Just want to say thanks to this website for bein a amazing source of information, help, and the odd laugh. i couldn;t have even got my car goin let alone sell it [for a profit] without 300zx.co.uk - and especially Jeff and Danny, cheers, guys, and cheeers everyone. I'll still be around - hoping to be back. Time to go and watch Kevin Keegan go loopy when man city lose in 90 minutes time - that'll cheer me up. Ben.

price on nose cone (veilside c2 kit)pleaszzzzzzz!