General Discussions - 300ZX Related

i know its been covered before but what are the differences between auto and manual tubs? to look at i mean, theres a diffrent number written on them somewhere isnt there?

Back working on the zed again been a long long time So best and cheapest place to get a harness from guys??? Thanks

I know this sounds daft but i tried jacking my zed up today (trolley jack) and the lip which it goes on started to bend where is the best place to used a trolley jack when working on wheels and exhaust without causing any damage to the car. I prefer trolley jacks then standard factory ones. Pics would help me as im not fully clued up with the underside of the vehicle

I just got a datascan cable but when I plug it into my consult port Datascan didn't find my ECU. I ran the Finf ECU option . Only the red light was on the connecter and I have an Impul ECU. Tried the free version of Conzult as well but nothing.

Well this weekend im staying off the beer so im going to spend a little time in the garage (working on the Zed that is!!) As all my external trim is showing signs of wear and showing chrome in areas I have decided to re paint them black. For the best process of this because some of you guys have already completed this task I was wondering what process you used yourself for best possible results. Did you use a primer and which? Which paint did you use? Thanks

With everything that's going on I'm thinking of cutting my losses and getting a running car, I have sold the forged engine and tubs and arranged to buy standard engine/tubs from Mr Derby to drop back into mine with the manual conversion. The engine will have new piston rings and bearings so all good there, just all needs dropping in and an exhaust. My thought is to sell her as is for someone to finish her off and have a good solid JDM in gun metal grey. Also my 300sx track car http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?163127-The-S14-300SX-is-getting-nearer&highlight= which is nearing completition, the wiring will be done so just needs a prop (about £80…

Decided to get my 300 a little more noticed and also thought it would bring a little more recognition to 300s in general, so put it on Readers Cars forum on Pistonheads. Mostly positive comments from everyone, some not liking the nose panel, but otherwise seems to be liked by most. Received an email yesterday from a freelance photographer who wants to do an article on the car. Not sure if I will have time to do it, but would love to as the photos on his site are superb. If I dont get time, I can always pass his details onto anyone who purchases my car. Was quite honoured really to get his email. Barry

well, been trying to figure away of doing my front plate so its actually visible so i dont get the old plod pull me and yet can hide it at shows. was thinking of getting this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Flipper-plate-flip-retractable-license-trick-/260845682784?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cbb9d4060 yes its for a harley but im pretty sure i can make it work on my zed and flip it back and up rather than forward and down as in the video Unless there is someone on the forum who can fab me one?

How much am I looking at to pay for a garage to do a complete engine swap?? Seen a couple of engines on ebay but they are like £1200, good prices or not?? Trying to decide whether to chuck a load of money at the car or cut my losses and sell as spares or repairs.

A big thanks to SandyZ for sending me a free wing mirror for my zed, I really appreciate the great club spirit, so thanks mate :flowers: Its nice to be part of the best club around :) Daz .

just been quoted £500+vat for rear outer sill weld (got 1" slit/rust coming through underneath), grind out 1" bubble on the upper rear arch and rear quarter panel respray. does this sound excessive or am i being a queen.

hi guys i want to put a manual balance bar on my zx and connect up the clutch booster as the clutch after the manual conversion is so heavy, does anyone have a good how to and know what bits id need, i have the manual balance bar sorted but i am lost from there on.... cheers all:sad:

Is there any way an auto box can be rebuild to be just as fast and responsive as a manual? Just wondering as i do like the auto box for relaxed driving during traffic etc, so just a question that came up was could you have best of both worlds?

today i plan to fit vilesile two side skirts and blend them in. out comes the resin and fiberglass

Anyone got any experience of replacing their stock driveshaft with a 1-piece alluminium?

Howdy folks, Here's the thing, the local garage quoted something ridiculous for changing a single split steering rack gaitor, so I thought, how hard can it be, I'll do it myself. I'll cut to the chase; managed to get the old tie rods off, which were shot anyway, so replaced with new, but couldn't get that damn retaining nut to move on one side, which of course, just happened to be the side that failed the MOT. Ended up prising the rubber gaiter over it, which wasn't all that fun either. Anyway, just curious, since most peeps on here have far more experience doing this than I do, how would you free this stead fast nut? Anyway, what made it worse, is that I couldn…

Noticed tonight my passenger HID light is shining pink. Drivers is ok. Is this the start of the ballast on the way out or is it just the bulb? Cheers

Hi guys, this car is keeping me very busy. bought a dinitrol package from eBay the one for Subaru. Came with 4cans of stone chip 3cans of cavity wax can of rust stuff and can of clear wax. And a schutz gun have everything from under car stripped off subframe, fuel tank the lot so thought I'd spray it all lol, it's in my hair and everywhere so it had better be bloody worth it lol. sprayed rear arches, back end of car fuel tank, tunnel either side of tunnel and have one can left of stonechip hoping it will do front arches and any little bits left or may have to buy one more can. It's over paintable, but I have the grey a…

Been working on this on and off for about a month what you all think

Only $8! :biggrin:

By the looks of thing my Zeds previous owners couldn't agree on whether to use blue or pink, so now I have a bit of rust and brown stuff in mine. Whats the best way to flush the whole lot out and start again? Would taking off the water pipe hoses be the best and easiest to get to, as I need to take these off anyway to fit some silicon hoses anyway?

Ok went to my car and gone to start it as its been stood for 2 week and all i get is a very rapid clicking noise from the starter motor, I have tried a charger pack to try and start it but to no luck. The battery I have is a 400amp it looks small for the tray so is this right or should i be looking at a bigger amp battery Thanks

Can I just disconnect this? I have no belt on my air con compressor, so can I just disconnect this solenoid so the idle doesn't change when it thinks the air con is on? Also, the plug on the solenoid it's self is busted, connections are still good, useable, I could replace it, but I wont if there is no need and I can just leave it unplugged... Cheers, Tudor.

Thanks mate, I received my parcel of goodies today, VERY happy x x x x have some rep ;D

well while the engines out il be deleting the air con, unfortunately it is still full of gas and the cars indoors engineless off the floor. whats the best way forward? pretty Poisonous stuff isnt it?