General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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I've just recently put a deposit in for a ZX I went to see last week. I will be picking it up this sunday and have everything sorted but just need to figure out where and when I will be replacing/welding the rear arches as they both have slightly progressed bubbles. (This was taken into account when I put my offer in and I feel like its definitely sweet deal.) So far I've contacted a few bodyshops and received quotes from local areas (Lincoln.) But just wondered if anyone would have any advice or knowledge on anything that could help or improve the process. I will also be looking to respray the car at some point but this will be a bit later in the project as curre…

Hi...as I’m now running some big horses and huge torque it looks like the only thing left to change for new is the gearbox clutch and lightened flywheel the gearbox has done 96,000 miles and is ready to give up the ghost as 3/4 gear don’t like the power. The clutch and flywheel on the other hand is quite new and hasn’t done a 1000 miles yet so could go to a new home if someone is interested? The clutch is holding the power perfect and is good for 700hp the only reason I’m swapping is i want it all new and having a change that’s all Pm me if your interested in the clutch and flywheel

Hi guys, does anyone know where I can buy the knock sensor / vtc sensor female connectors from? They are on ebay but from the states so the postage is more than the plug, I can buy 100 from aliexpress but I only need 2 and there are long shipping times plus the extra import customs costs.... I've used brands batch performance before for my gt4 but no joy Turns out my knock sensor was plugged into the vtc loom and visa versa, but they both have broken wires... Thanks in advance

I'm still finding my way around this site - hope this post is in the right place! I'm planning a biggish body sort-out on my Z32. Needed will be a couple of front wings and sills. So just a post to see if anyone has any advice on sourcing these items. Are the Nissan OEM items the only option? Does anyone have knowledge of purchasing from the USA? I used to get stuff from Courtesy in Dallas. They were pretty good, but that was a long time ago. thanks Peter

Afternoon all Once I get my car back there’s a few pieces I’d like to repaint/touch up. I need AJ4 Ultra Red. Just wondered where’s the best place or brand for rattle can spray paint? Many thanks :) Brett

It is a bit frustrating driving a 155mph car and never ever getting anywhere near this speed. So I did a bit of sniffing around, and discovered there are sessions at Elvington airfield, near York, in which people can explore higher speeds. The runway is a staggering 1.8 miles in length, and the tests are over 1 mile, with 0.8 to stop in. (See https://straightliners.events). As many runs as you like during the day. I am told bikes have exceeded 250mph... Has anywhere used this facility? Any comments on the surface? Could be interesting... :-) Peter 1990 TT.

Sorry, I know this has been covered a number of times and I've followed all the DIY's on the hair net, but I'm not getting very far, I've done the ohm test and get nowt in both directions, I've done the mega ohm resistor with 3 different ones just in case and everyone I clear down the error code it comes back. I've just looked at the wiring diagram and pin 23 from the ecu goes to the knock sensor, the diagram shows it as white but I think it's a dull yellow? On the diagram it shows a dotted line around it which I assume is a sheild, that matches what I saw when I took the tape off the bad repair at the harness end. This connects to ground, so I expect to get a …

I stumbled across this the other day and it looked really quite good compared to most of the eBay garbage! I bought a couple and I must say, they’re pretty tasty! It has a laser etched branded ring and feels like it’s generally great quality: Here is a link for anyone that might want one (I’m not affiliated with the seller by the way!): https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192377055670 They also sell this one:

I saw that jdm and usdm 300zx models have a hook under the seat that keep the front mats in place.The hole is in the middle of the mat on both passenger and driver floormat. On euro floor mats I saw they have 2 holes on the sides of each mat,but can’t find any hook on the chassis,any idea what is the method of fixing them to the floor?

Hi all, so I've had my tt for a few weeks, fixing stuff as I go, the conzult interface arrived this week, so plumbed in and I have two codes, the knock sensor so that explains the over fueling (hope so) and 54 Circuit from AT transmission..... Urghhhh? She's deffo a manual When I bought her the hpi said 5 speed manual, the v5 does not state either. So could it have been converted from auto to manual at some point, keeping the auto ecu but then how does hpi know its a manual and the dvla doesn't? Or has the manual ecu failed and been swapped for a auto? I've read that auto turbos are different, and the radiator cowl, as it happens I don't have a …

I went to my garage today to collect a few things when i noticed this... Unfortunately I didn't have my car keys so i couldn't investigate further. The only thing i know at this stage is that it's definitely coolant. :pinch:

My insurance, tax and MOT are all due to expire this month and I’m toying with the idea of getting the car SORN with the intention of stripping the underside for a refresh. However I’m wondering if I can insure the 300 while it’s off the road and if so what I need to ask for (it would be just my luck if I had a garage fire). So can you get SORN cover and if so who is recommended? Many thanks for your advice, Chris.

I have recently managed to get my JL amp and JL subwoofer working after many setbacks. Apart from a few tweaks, I am very happy with the setup. When I music direct from my phone (iPhone) via blue tooth, I get a ‘schsing’ noise in the background. If I turn down the music volume to zero, this noise is still there. However if I play a CD from the Headunit, I don’t get this noise. I had read on line that a poor earth my cause this issue, but the amp and HU both have a good earth connection, but the sound disappears when I play a CD. :no: Any pointers greatly appreciated.

I just bough a brand new MAF from Z1 at $248 ordered friday arrived Monday . Good to get one while they are available

Hi guys. My car has been with the mechanic for over six months having some work done and has been returned with absolutely no fuel in it. I have been advised by another mechanic that I should put some kind of additive into the new petrol to clean the system. I know nothing about this (sorry, girly alert!). Could you advise what I should buy please? Thanks in advance for your help.

Gooday folks. Looking at the FSM on ABS system and just want to confirm my thinking. It looks to be that the OEM MC is a tandem type and I he 2 lines coming off essentially are for front and rear brakes through the ABS pump and with the brake bias built into the MC. If the MC was changed to a single output then this would require a brake bias valve to be incorporated into the lines before the ABS pump. Sound about right? Marty

Hi, I have a big cut ripped seat right in the centre where you seat down and need to get it repaired but can't find a piece of Charcoal Black leather material to use to repair my seat, I'm not sure where to look to get a good match, any help or ideals would be very grateful. Thanks

After many months of behaving itself, today my Z started overheating Opening the bonnet revealed steam from presumably a pin hole somewhere but cannot see where it's coming from Any ideas on a suspect hose?

Hi, not posted for a long time as my Z ownership ended in 2009. I was walking through the office today and there was a guy in the HR department who I had never seen before. His desktop wallpaper was a photo of a Z. I asked him if was his car and he replied "no, but I have one just like it". So the ensuing conversation wiped out a good 20 minutes of my busy day! I dont think he's a member on here, but just goes to show these great cars are still around.

We've had several official Z anniversaries this year (thanks for the stickers, bgh). My Z history has had a few milestones as well. The 1999 Version S (the one that's currently for sale) turned 20 on 30 April, I reached 250,000 miles across my three Zs in March. And today is 20 years since I bought my first Z. Been on and off this forum over the years but safe to say I wouldn't have got this far without the help and advice available here. So thanks to all the good and kind people here (the rest of you can sod off :D ) it's been a pleasure. Extra kudos to JeffTT - he's looked after all 3 of my Zeds and, if he hadn't escaped to Portugal, I'd still be pestering hi…

This week, I had to do a reasonably long round trip - about 260 miles in a day (not counting the ferry haha) and it reminded me of quite how good the Z is to drive. I'm happy for forum members who love modifying them for different looks, power, suspension and so on. More power to your collective elbows. For me, I remain astonished as to how good these are as stock (as long as they're maintained properly). I stuck to dual-carriageways, apart from a brief bit of the M40. Lovely sweeping bends and hills. The occasional 56mph trucking mobile chicane overtaking a 55mph trucking mobile chicane just meant a few miles off the loud pedal followed by the chance to floor it. Th…

Anyone seen this video.... about a dead Z32 owner’s build being completed by the ZShack in Houston, TX in the USA. This is such a kool video! I had to share it here. If it’s been posted please disregard....... is any of the ZShack owners members here? Ikon

Hello guys. I have some problems with my engine. It is fully overhault and convertet from auto to manual. I'am using the auto ECU. Pin number 44 is grounded. If engine is cold i get start on it at once. It warms up as normal. But when i stop the engine on round about 70degrees i can't start it anymore. If i force the coolant temperatur down to round about 20 degrees in Conzult it will start again but runs very lumpy. Have testet to raise the temperature degree by degree. The engine stalls right after raising to degrees. TPS is on .44volt. Fireing is on 15degree. Idle control is already changed from another running engine. On conzult its showing the right coolant te…

http://www.japaneseperformancemag.co.uk/2019/07/10/whats-inside-the-august-2019-issue-of-japanese-performance/ Nice read in the August edition of Jap performance with the 33 page Z-Car Anniversary special and a great write up on Matt Neale's z32 300zx TT.