General Discussions - 300ZX Related

whats $1700 in pounds peeps

organising the first UK meet this year ? something like sunday the 1st april would be good, ( no joke ) anyone in the middle of the country want to try and find/organise a venue for everyone to meet at ? Nico used a pub with large car park in nottingham before..... i know it's a coupe of months away, but hopefully someone will get thinking... i'll try bringing it up again nearer the time as well..

so i finaly get my dream car! but everyone elses goes faster.And i can only spend a grand. Whats first & whats most cost effective in the tuning department lads.

Is it true imports are filled with DOT 3 brake fluid? And is a case of drain and fill with DOT 4/DOT 5 or another recommended spec? Cheers

I've got a 91 300ZX TT Import, and can't understand whats the big deal with insuring one of these compared to insuring a non imported 300 of the same spec. Rang around for a few insurance quotes, as soon as you mention it's an import the price goes sky high. Decided to go for one of these low mileage classic policies as everything else quoted is too unreasonable. What's everyones thoughts on this? Should the Imported 300's be viewed with such detest by insurers?? And does anyone know why. The Jap cars are supposed to undergo a more stringent MOT test then ours, so whats the big deal. I didn't really realise there was such a difference in the price…

Any know of a good 300 for sale, a friend of mine is after one, he found out his insurance is not much more than his Calibra. John

Steve. I can get you your wheels. Please ring me for details. Sorry not got back to you this afternoon I have been at the garage and body shop. CheerZ Johnny

I'm not sure if this is due to a recent set of tyres being fitted (10k ago) but I've noticed that when I hit 100mph or so (on a private test track - officer!) I get a vibration which stays with me at speeds over that. Is there anything else that I should check that could cause high speed vibrations? She's getting on a bit now so I thought 'wheel bearings' Comments Appreciated. Simon 90300zxTT

Hi guys. As the topic says i'm thinking of buying a 300zx TT. It's a while off yet as my insurance runs out in April, and they wont swap it over :( I was just wondering what to look out for as i don't want to spend that much and get a bad one. General info would be nice as i'm new to the supercar scene. I own a little 106 rallye ATM so it will be a big leap up :) TIA. Rob.

HI PEOPLE THIS IS MY 1ST TIME , AND I`M SURE THIS WILL HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED BEFORE. I`M RUNNING A 91 NA COUPE ( 2 SEAT IMPORT ) MY REAR SPOILER IS CRACKED AND CRAZED ?? ANY SUGGESTIONS AND ALSO WERE CAN I GET A FAIRLADY Z STICKER FROM ,THAT GOES ON THIS ABOVE OFFENDER. NICE TO BE HERE KEV

just been told after three mon ths of not having my car that it will take another 15 - 20 days which is really irretating, i am starting to lose faith in my 300zx maby i should sell it and get a micra lol

Hi Zxers, Can anyone recommend any competitive insurance companies?? I think I'm paying far too much. Has anyone tried any special policies that bring the cost down?? ie, Future Classic policies..?? Appreciate any advice on this. Thanks in advance.

Mate of mine from work who is also a memmber of this forum ( hey Tizz) took his UK spec Z to Halfords this morning for a compression check and Alternator belt re -fit. Halfords phoned him back saying that the Compression check would be 60 quid !!!!! and to change the Alternator belt would require the engine to be removed. Hehe. Sorry but that is about the funniest shit i have heard this year. Do they have trained mechanics at halfords or is it just a case of solving this countries employments problems !!! Moral of this story - don't take a Z to halfords unless you want a laff. Z ya Nico91TT

Today, I hit a pot hole which was unavoidable and it has seriously damaged both front and rear nearside wheels :-( I'm having the suspension checked out this week for any damage but I think it's okay. I suspect that they can't repaired and I think that the supplier of the wheels won't have them in stock, if they have even still make them. So, I'm thoroughly p1stt off and wanted to let you all know the pitfalls of wheels with low profile rubber!! Steve

I know I am probably going to hell for this post regarding bulbs, but anyway here goes. Having read the tech sec on bulb mod for a jap and looked at the various varieties in halfords, can anyone tell me how good the Bosch 453 bulbs are with Zenon or Xenon not sure which as they are supposed to be 30% brighter than a std 55w but they cost twice as much

while manouvering a u turn the osr wheel cliped the kerb ive bent the lower wishbone and the steering arm on the hicas. do u know were i can get a rear wishbone from is there a Z breaker or will i be seeing MR NISSAN. i need my baby back on the road Col

Ford escort Cosworth bit off more than he could chew earlier today and was obviously disappointed as I came along side him at a speed I can't print here because my mum reads this forum and might worry. He was quick, but not that quick. Not bad considering I probably weigh in at double his weight.

Has any one got these on there 300z if so do 245 40 18 go on the front without rubbing inner arch on full lock. As Wheel Mania told me they will, the same as the seneca rg wheels, are these people right. Im sure that a lot of you must have 245 40 18 on the front without problems. Also on what width are the wheels 8" or 8.5" and with what offset. Cheers for earlier replies.

Can anyone tell me where the best place to get track control arms from quickly as my bushes are split and the mot is due. I saw some modified ones once but cant find the link any more. Cheers guys in advance.

hello everybody. please could somebody help. I pick up my 1991 twin turbo import this weekend. I want 18s what are the maximum size tyres that will fit? and on what size rims(width)? What makes of wheels are on offer to z owners. cheers! TONY

Sorry for the many posts about my nicked Z. But.....how would u cope ? I'm offering a small reward of £150 and a Full workshop Manual in hardcopy - 3 vols)to anyone who supplies info. leading to the car's location or the successful prosecution of the scum who nicked it. PLEASE, PLEASE , PLEASE KEEP ON THE LOOKOUT ! See my earlier posts for details Many thanks again William

Hi chaps Guess some scumbag is now happily enjoying my Z (probably in Eastern Europe by now). Anyway...my guess is that it was probably put on a loader in seconds and done pretty fast too.....the road was the A4 (west London) and that's busy 24 hrs a day with 3 lane traffic each way plus loads of houses. The scum would have been spotted if they took more than a couple of mins. For my next car it's TRACKER time ! William :-(

Hi Hez Please could u give me a few more details about your insurance claims (eg the insurance company etc.) I guess that as I'll probably never see my Z again, when the time comes to claim for the payt. i'll need to back it up......could I use your name and details as an example ? Many thanks William

There is no illumination to the left dash pod that contains the air-con controls. I presume the bulbs have failed. Is it possible to open/remove just this unit or does the whole dash need to come off to replace them? If yes then how?

There is no illumination to the left dash pod that contains the air-con controls. I presume the bulbs have failed. Is it possible to open/remove just this unit or does the whole dash need to come off to replace them? If yes then how?