General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Not sure if anybody has seen this weeks show but they have finally done a z32, was quite funny though they picked up a used zorst then in later shots it had a brand new stainless system, they also let slip they fitted new suspension that they never listed in the parts bought ??

Hi all, could anyone please help with my search for a suitable 80mm bung for a pressure test tool? Also where did everyone get the other parts like dial etc. Cheers. Just chasing a problem.

I was going to change my thermostat the other day but I ended up knocking the yellow wire out of the terminal it was in. I noticed the cooling fan was now running fast. I pushed the yellow wire back in and restarted and the fan was running normal again. I found this vw plug so I soldered the wire together and plugged it on. The fan started running fast again. Drove it for about 10 minutes and it all sorted its self out. Today went out in it revs are at 1500 and won’t settle down. Tap the accelerator the res drop feels like it wants to cut out. I noticed when I got to where I was going I could smell a eggy smell. Switched the engine off and it wouldn’t restart. Le…

Posted old gear gaiter & knob to Simon to refurbish. These returned just seven days later! Great craftsmanship from hide & seat Thank you Simon Art

Hi Ive remove my front bumper I've got a 99 spec bumper an indicator to fit the bumper do I have to remove the engine under tray an intercooler duck also do ihave to remove the front support bar that holds the front fog light is it different from the 99 spec thanks

Sorry to ask! How do I add photos ? Art

So basically the cats have started to crumble (as the standard exhausts do on these) so theres a blow in the exhaust, I have downpipes and test pipes (all new gaskets, stud, nuts etc are with them) sitting around that I bought a while ago to do the work. My questions are: 1. If I were to fit the test pipes that I have sitting around, would they fit straight onto the standard downpipes? . 2. If the test pipes don't fit (even if they do), can the downpipes be replaced without having to pull the engine? My Zed is a 1993 manual twin turbo, UK spec 2+2. Cheers in advance for any help.

Hi Can anyone offer any advice on how to realistically Value a Zed for a selling Price and is Ebay the best Media to use, i have had a look on there and they seem to be going for quite a high price. Also i presume you would not achieve a fair price if you Part Exchange. Simon

The electrical sleeve to the gearbox speed sensor (1991 auto) has split and one wire is severed, everything seems to be working except the HICAS light is on. Has anyone come across this before. I will not have a chance to repair and see what happens for a few weeks but am curious.

The arm of the HICAS is impacting the edge of the rear rims (18”) when operating. The car has been in storage for some time and during that time had adjustable coil overs fitted. Does anyone have any advice on how this can be solved a) increase the ride height, b) fit wheel spacers, c) change rims (want to avoid that one).

Hi guys new here just got a twin turbo 300zx Jap import, automatic. On a g registration 1990 I believe. It ran like a lawn mower misfiring so I currently have the intake apart ect I’m looking at putting new oem injectors in just wondered if anyone knew of a set or am I better upgrading them ? If so what’s involved ect. Also while the intake plenum is out am I better deleting the egr and coolant lines as many do ? Any help and advice while I’m there is greatly welcome and appreciated. Note: I’m renewing the valve and cam cover gaskets while there [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a conversion kit for the air cooled turbo to switch to intercooler in a 1984 300zx 50th anniversary Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Hi are the front renforcement sill available mine a little rotten at the bottom in places not to bad if new one are available an cheap enough I replace thanks

Hi all been trying to contact this guy as need some work doing but phone is dead.Anyone have any luck contacting him?.Phone was ok last week.

Back again to ask you guys for a bit more help. Got my Zed back today with a new mot but seems to have a bad stuttering issue when it reaches 2500rpm in all gears, the revs also hunt a bit too on idle and this seems to happen when both cold and up to temp. Cars a manual UK TT. Any advice would be appreciated

Japanese Performance Car Club NI got together with PhoenixFilm to put together a video of the Japanese car scene in Northern Ireland/Ireland. This took place on Sunday so we are all waiting to see the final cut of the film. Here are some teasers to keep you going. Watch this space. ?

Right, I’ve got a late spec NA long block split and ready for a clean and rebuild sat here. I was keeping it for myself to rebuild as a fully forged TT as it’s a perfect candidate, but it’s not going to happen any time soon and to be honest I want to free up the space so I’m going to sell it. I will start a proper listing with pictures etc but I wanted to gauge interest on the format of its sale, ie either to sell as a long block or short block and heads separated etc. What’s here; A late spec VG30DE short block, this has the NA oil squirters you’d want for forged pistons and is set up to hold the turbo oil lines etc. The bores are clean with the OEM honing still…

Ive been through the manual download section, found that I need three cables to replace, cant seem to find the part numbers though, could any one help? The hand brakes on both of mine are terrible and definatly want to sort them out. When I google hand brake cables, everywhere seems to be out of stock. Also on one of the cars, it only seems to work (barely) on one side. Is that the cable or would I need to replace the drum shoes?

Was out driving the other day an while driving snapped the crank bolt. That happening also damaged the pulley braking a piece off at the key way slot. I'm having a heck of a time finding either one. Any suggestions.... thanks for your input Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

So many sale posts recently, that i presume everyone wants in on the 400Z when it is launched, and needs to save purchase/import fees to get the "first in UK" kudos? ? I had given thought to trying to sell my lot, simply because i have no room or time to do anything with them at the moment, but looks like this max exodus and saturation will have a bit of an impact and might as well go to welding/painting night school instead ? Seems sad to think that so many great members are selling up though.

Took off front wing as I putting on a new sill just wonder what this is

Hi my driver door window stuck in the up when pressing switch you can hear low sound tick noise I need to remove door card but I understand the window needs to be down abit regards stephen

well they did announce it ! The 400z

Hi all, it's been a while since i asked for help. Managed to get everything done and dusted (brakes, rad, etc) got it mot. All ok. Now out of knowwhere i have a slight hesitaion appear. Now i live away all week im struggling to progress. I was wondering if anyone had any pointers. Im going to start with the usual coilpacks resistance and go from there. One thing i did though was move the PTU from the engine bay. Wonder if thats got anything to do with things. Its been ok for months though. Cheers all Or i might just get it to Jimmer LOL

Hi Peeps, been a while and ive lost track of who still does the mapping from scratch on the AEM ecu, mine is currently running and i live mapped it age ago to get the engine running and driveable got the dual widebands so i know afr is ok and i made a ign and fuel map etc , anyway whos the best at this nowadays , as theres mapping and well shit mapping lol rich