General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I've seen a zed on auto trader and I just need some advice as I think it's too cheap? The only faults I can see is a flat looking rear tyre and the rear light cluster doesn't look in great shape, also it doesn't say how much tax. Nut other than that it seems ok. I'm due to call the bloke back soon so any quick advice would be great thanks http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201307278026690/sort/default/usedcars/model/300_zx/make/nissan/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/sy13xd/quicksearch/true/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p

I thought I'd ask if any one here used to own my TT . I only really want to know a little bit more about its history, for example what the paint code is as its not what its supposed to be. I remember baz saying it used to belong to someone near him but the only history I have is from the bloke I got it off in Grimsby and a previous owner from way down south. Any help or info would be gratefully received.

Are the targa top bags a rare thing nowadays or ca they still be bought??

Hi I have posted a detailed thread regarding my starting problems wit my Z but have posted it it the general discussion forum by mistake Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks

Hi all, I have a Manual 1991 Twin Turbo that has had a staarting issue for some time... Tha car was hard to start from cold and would just catch after 20-30 turns and drove fine but after stopping for 30-40 mins would again be hard to start. So I changed the air regulator and the car started first turn from cold, however after a few days the car would begin to have the same problem. I changed the air regulator a further 3 times and the IAA valve once with the same result, would work fine the first few days then back to sq 1. Last week I fitted a new timing belt, tensioner and idlers and removed the plenum, deleted the EGR valve and deleted the coolant pipes …

went about fitting my 350z discs and relocation brackets and ran into a few problems:no: they seem to fit the discs ( outwards) the 324mm but they dont fit inline with the discs (offset)few photos

posted this question before but here goes cant seem to bleed the system doing it as per manual but got a prob have assistant in car to press pedal does this and i open correct nipple fluid spurts out pedal goes down close nipple assistant takes foot off pedal pumps again and holds down open nipple nothing comes out and no fluid has left the master cylinder this can happen a doz times pedal soft assistant takes foot off pedal and gets out still same amount of fluid in master cylinder never drops after 12 goes this is the funny thing get back in car after say 10 mins pedal as hard as a rock brakes normal no pumping totally mistified can some one help ive 2 re…

Looks good and its not often we see these for sale. Anybody know it? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-for-sale-Nissan-300zx-5000-/161075504000?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2580d92380

ok am fitting rear ajustable camber arms the bolt that bolts the arm the chassis i have removed the nut the bolt spins free but wont slide out whats going on here have spun the bolt round a few time but just wont slide what am i missing here

ever since i got my zed its had a idle fault, i believe it is down to the idle control valve plug as it's full of corrosion, but no amount of cleaning seems to make it go away. It will sometimes idle like a dream but when any electrical load is added e.g. lights, fogs or even putting my foot on the brake the revs drop like a stone and it will almost stall just before the revs pick back up and it idles at around 1500rpm. there are other times where it is 100% perfect and there are also sometimes it likes to idle at 2000rpm. im going to change the plug anyway but want to know if it could be anything else. thanks guys jay :)

These are rare as rocking horse shit. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Breaking-Nissan-300ZX-Z32-Fairlady-Twin-Turbo-/200888305368?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec5e046d8 Reckon the guy might not know quite what it is. I'd have snapped up that kit had I not have just had mine painted.

at what point would you uprate your intercoolers in a modded 300zx tt what bhp point would you fit uprated ones ?

An old question but been that long I've forgotten What's best plugs to run with a fairly modded zed running around 600 hp Iridiums or copper core and how cold what grade Rich

ok do you check auto tranny fluid level with engine running or not and in p or n ?

Is the front wiring loom functionality differ between an NA and TT ? The loom in question is the main loom with the fuse boxes and relays that is hooked up all round the front end of all zeds. I've just ripped mine out (carefully) but its not in great condition so was thinking of stripping it back and relooming it as new or transplanting another.

Not exactly exciting but a sparkly new windscreen just looks so good..... The windscreen top strip is expensive and as an alternative we use a 5 series BMW one which fits perfectly and also looks better than the original one I think and less costly. Jeff TT

Nice car mate :thumbup: I liked the wheels. I haven't seen a Zed on the road for ages and it makes you appreciate how nice they look

Just a tip for those who have cracked coilpack plugs as I have been needing to get some new ones myself but yesterday I made a discovery. (assuming know one else noticed) I was working on my neighbours Nissan micra when I noticed the plug on the loom for the O2 sensor looked familiar. So off to the the local breakers I went and raided every micra they had and low and behold they fit perfect, only managed to get 5 but I'm not complaining for a tenner! :D thought someone might find this useful :)

OK I thought this might be a bit of fun Park your Zed next to something interesting you spot out and about (no cheating with show pics) and get some pics Hell we could even have a poll for the best pic OK here's some from me that I took today My Zed vs 1981 Porsche 924 (or is it a 928 or a 944, I shoulda looked lol?)

Whilst doing a second cambelt change yesterday I cam across one of the worse bottom pulleys I have seen in a long time, not only was the back section damaged where a previous attempt by someone to remove it wit a hammer but a large section was missing from the front flange, a badly fitted/ used puller seems to have shatters the section clean off!! Of course fitting a good used one sorted it, just bad practice really and feels wrong it spinning around at 5k with a lopsided front...not good. To top it the water pump had a sheared bolt and the loom to the cas unit was unclipped and ready to catch in the fan blade..... Jeff…

Whilst doing a cambelt yesterday I came across some poor previous work that should really not have been left as it was, the zed had been to another garage ( unknown non specialist) and had a fair bit of work including the cambelt and new pulleys and belt adjuster ( expensive). As you can see in the picture the adjuster piston is not in the set position and is totally closed, this effectively made it a manual non automatic adjuster, the cause of this is simple, the back plate of the adjuster has slotted fixing holes and is designed to allow you to dial in a set amount of pre-tension so the piston does not come out too far when a new belt is set. In this case the…

I plan to pull my engine soon, and I want to do the clutch whilst it's out. Just OEM as I'm running stock power. Is the Z Centre price a good price, or is there a better place to buy - http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=35&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7 I haven't worked out how much Z Centre delivery is yet. I've seen some on ebay,but I've read many posts where people have ended up with TT clutches,or Z31 clutches... I have a limited window to get the engine out, do the EGR removal, fix a hole in my sump, and replace the clutch, so I don't want to…

ok my car 1990 300zx twin turbo from what i have been reading car only has 2 precat sensors. whats the recomended replacement sensor to use there are to many on ebay so unsure with one is correct

hi can anyone tell me what colour wires are used on the speed sensor, as mine has been converted from auto to a manual and it appers the wires have been cut cheers

If some of you remember i'm looking at changing my exhaust, The pipes from my mid section to the backbox are badly corroded and have got little holes behind the wheels and they're slowly getting bigger. I'm still unsure what to do. I've managed to find a place in Darlington that will replace those two pipes with stainless and attach them to my original Kakimoto boxes for £80 a side. however the boxes are quite old and looking through the pipe it doesn't seem to have a lot of packing left inside them. The bloke said if I provide new back boxes he will fit them at no extra charge. but if he were to be providing the back boxes then it would be £200 a s…