General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Been thinking for a while now should I sell or not, so I made some effort this weekend to get her polished up and take her out for a spin, last week I put the brakes back on, bit of a service and the 99spec front spayed and fitted, I`m in love again Had a few guys round tonight to have a look at her and I do think I`m stupid selling it, here`s a few pics from today ;)

Right, so I had a smoky bank on the engine, and I eventually decided to pull it out and change my turbos. I had purchased a pair of " good" second hand tubs from eBay ( you can see where this is going?!) to fit. So 4 tubs on the bench and I'm trying to decide which if any I can use... They all have various amounts of end float ( in and out play) and up and down movement on the shaft ( they don't move so much as to cause the wheels to rub against the housings) So first question - what's the spec limits for play and is it possible to assess the " health" of the tubs - I'm thinking oils seal, bearings etc.... If they are all screwed, what are my options? …

Can recommend the following: Derek Wilkinson Mobile Car Mechanic based out of Colchester http://www.derekjwilkinsonmobilecarrepairs.co.uk/ Website is just standard template stuff but Derek himself seems very conscientious, works on classic cars in general and also a 200, another 300 and, I think a 350. Did a standard service on mine and I was impressed with his attention to detail. Don't get him talking about adjusting tappets on a Chevy, though :) No idea how much of a detailed Z expert he is but he has MJP Auto to call on so that should be a pretty good combination. Also, this lot http://www.thomsonlocal.com/Led%20Part%20Worn%20Tyres/0110628407508120000/companyinfo…

Right this is now starting to Pee me off, at JAE car was idling smooth as day, jaikai got the old consults out and found my TPS was set at 0.38, anyway groover got on and changed the TPS to 0.44 and went to set the idle, at this point it looked as though my IACV was faulty as it wasnt changing something (cant remember what now) when it was being set. anyway, finally got it to play ball / do something it was supposed to and the idle was set, but as we were running out of day light, we gave up with the now hunting idle. So today i thought id tackle the issue and swap the IACV over from the blue zed, well all was fine for around 10mins, then it started doing it again s…

I hadn't driven my ZX since JAE so, as it was a lovely sunny day here in The Chilterns I decided to take the ZX on the Sainsburys run early this morning. I then popped to Halford's for some cleaning bits - but as it was such a nice day I took the scenic route home..... ......I only intended to make a slight detour to give the car a little run; but boy, are these cars addictive!! By the time I got home (much later than anticipated) I had clocked up over a hundred miles!! Richard:sorcerer:

Hi guys random question for today, what is up with these two parts of my car? Red circled part is attached to the window frame in front of the targa panel on both sides. Doesn't move or anything but I was curious because I hadn't seen it on other peoples Zed's. The other circled bit looks like something on the window is broken, but the panels are solid and the top edge of it is smooth. Also the window runs up and down fine, and seems to seal when closed. Any ideas welcome! John

I do not drive my Zed on a daily basis, sometimes it may be several weeks before I give her a run out. If she has sat for a couple of weeks and I start from cold, (garaged) the revs hit 1350rpm and there is a very audible machine gun type rattle for a couple of seconds. I am running 5w-40w fully synthetic top of the range oil, and although the bottom end has only done 25,000 mile, the top end has done in excess of 133,000 miles. Am I running a risk of doing damage? What might the cause be? Any advice would be very much appreciated.

When I start the car from cold it gets up to around half way point on the temp gauge but then drops off back to below the white line and while its in this position the car runs slightly worse but noticebly worse... around 2mins after driving it shoots back up to normal again and the car runs great again for the remainder of any journey. Any ideas what could be going wrong here?

My zed has been off road,sorned since march 11. so thats 18 months, due to the fact that i wasnt happy with the horrid side skirts, after taking them off it was clear why they were on. Over this time, what with saving for another marriage, and still paying off the old one. Things done Removed high level spoiler and replaced with new 89 spec. wheels refurbished Gewalt 18" split rims from black to alloy need to polish the lip better. All brakes overhauled with new pistons, seals and braided lines, new pads and disks. Fitted full japspeed system, with decats. New sills fabricated, but new oem inners and returns. replaced both scuttle panels with a perfect …

from here... http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2513048/Pic-whoring-from-the-ZCON-2012-Car-show-Tons-of-pics.html

Ordered a bunch of goodies from z1 and they we're very good and sent the stuff really quickly, postage was $120 but I ordered a lot to make up for that. I was most excited about the stainless steel Hardpipes and the dual MAF, as I had already bought a second Apexi filter and MAF. Anyway I set about fitting the Hardpipes and it was such an arse to do! Some of the steel bits we're only just short enough to fit so much swearing and fairy liquid was needed. I paid extra for fancy jubilee clips and they were useless, they were too wide and as I tightened them they slid off, I have spent hours adjusting and tightening but they still leak, I'm sure they will settle in eventua…

Got the stainless pipes - really well packed and speedy shipping so thank you sir! M

Looks nice but for something untouched does it not have the wrong front end for an N/A? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-1993-K-Amazing-Condition-NON-TURBO-/190729396376?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c685ba098

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: