General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Has anyone else noticed there are 2 types of oem bumpers. you know where the bumper joins the wheel arch. you have the line that goes along the arch then onto the bumper. well some are really flared and some not much so. Mine are the smoothed type and hollandrob81 zed was the flared type?? I will see if i can find some pics.

Hi all, My zed already had a sparco steering wheel fitted when i bought it and the car horn was a button on the dash. I dont want this button anymore and would like to connect them to the buttons on my steering wheel. How can this be done? Can i buy a kit? Im missing some parts like the Hicas sensor and clock spring that ive recently got from a breaker. But with the boss i have at the moment its not possible to fit. Is there a different boss maybe? Thanks Dan

Well finally went up to the garage were my zed has been for the last 2.5years ( i have only owned it for a short time ), Was a bit worried that i had bought this and it would need major work but it started up first turn of the key!!! Well impressed, first time its been started in the 2.5years its been sat. Now my questions, The stock oil pressure gauge - what should this sit at when up to temp? Also what should rpm should it be at idle? Sat on the 1k mark pretty smooth after a minute or 2. Obviously after sitting for so long there was a bit of a tick from the top end, Now should i just change the oil or should i put a flush through it also?? Cheers in advance.

I have now cut away my rear arches and now i have big holes. The rear arches were starting to blister so i thought oh ohhhhh here we go all the sills will be on the way out. So i cut upto the curve in the metal to allow for my wheels and fatter tyres to be spaced for the new wide arches. I was surprised how little rust there was. It was pritty much just on the lip. So i got my Lamp to have a look down and all around the sills. Surprise surprise they was not a single bit of rust anywhere. it was just like a brand new car so i am well chuffed. Took out the rear panel inside the car and took out the seatbelts so i can see from the other side and again Nothing :danc…

Went passed a green 96 zed on the way home from work on the way passed Blackbushe Airport, I was the biker who went passed with thumbs up

Hi Can anyone give me some some advice on where to get a starter motor from local to fareham hampshire,also how easy is it to change as i have only got a driveway to do it on ie: i have read it needs tobe done from underneath jacked up etc, first start it is making an overthrow noise like you get if you hit ignition when engine is running then its ok then you leave car does it again happening more frequently now so need to get it done ASAP preferably in morning sunday if not raining so its ready for work. Any help would be appreciated. simon SIMONM5@SKY.COM

as above, ive just spotted a how to on making a zed cake, and i wanted to ask the guy if he had any measurements etc? cheers guys!

Is it wise to remove the liners?? since I have had the car back Really peed of with the noise of the fronts rubbing agaist the liners! Reason being the size of the spacers to clear the massive front calipers! What do you guys rekon?

what tyre pressures do any of u recommend for 235x45x18 or is it as standard and rears 265x35x18

Well it seems like forever (only 2 weeks) but I'm gonna head up to jeff and get my car back I'm getting all excited, it's had loads of work done and should feel like a different animal. I can't wait for the drive back even though it is almost all m'way, I'll drop a post when I'm back!!

how much am i looking at to change my turbos? anyone know anyone in Sussex that can do it and how much? i don't think i can afford it so my zeds up for sale, but i thought id kick myself if i didn't find out.

Are the SWB and 2+2 boot blinds the same, or is there a difference? Thanks.

hi all ive got a jap 91 black n/a lwb and have the chance of a new bonnet and tailgate off a jap swb ( as mine is white on the car the new one is black ) are there the same size also is the rear bumper the same size just before i buy them !!! many thanks gareth

Guys, Took the front bumper off my Z last week to fit filter and dump valves. I'm thinking I might as well replace the oil cooler and rad before fitting the new bumper. Any recommendations on either of the above ? Car is a manual TT import if that makes any difference

Does anyone know where I can get some replacement coilover rings for some HKS coilovers? Or anything that would fit?

so ive got myself a spoiler with a brake light in but my 91 uk had a blank over the standerd one ,i want the light working anyone had to wire from scratch before ,and hows the best way to go about this any help would be great

I have installed new splitfire coils. New serie 2 ptu and fuel pressure regulator and new stainless fuel filter (40 micron) I have a problem with misfire that starts at about 4000rpm at full throttle. The fuel pressure is at just above 3 kg/cm2 at idle. could the coils be bad?

Have decided to use the Z 'as a car' (instead of a big toy) this weekend and travel from Stafford to Bradford on Avon with my fiancee to see her parents. Instead of using the Citroen C1.The Journey is a 252 mile round trip, mainly M6/M5/M4. So it will be the longest journey I have done in her. I hope to do it on 1 tank which looks like it may be achievable, so I will TRY and take it easy. Wish me luck :biggrin:

Does have any experience on tyres softener? does it really help or does it really good? this is ebay link of the product: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Demon-Tweeks-Grip-Tyre-Softener-2-5-Litre-/190632460231?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item2c62947fc7

Hi is offset of 45 ok for a 8x17 wheel on a zed or am I going to have to sell these on??

Had the car up on ramps today trying.to locate the hicas leak ! it seems to be coming.from the toppass side pipe at the very top... question is are the pipes replacable if so wer from ? and wat is the best way to get at the bloody things as there right above the sframe :(

how come im such a clumbsy bugger was flushing my coolant today.anyway the wee star screw on the top left hand side fell somwhere.. anyway what size is it and is theyr anyother nissan radaitors the same as ours will need to go to the scrapy tomorrow

Anybody know what size replacement dust boots I be needing for driftworks arms? Found a few people supplying them but driftworks are stocking them soon so they aren't keen on telling me what size I need for ordering elsewhere :innocent: but I've heard "we'll have them in next week" from other suppliers before and I'd like to at least be able to compare prices.

Had the car up on ramps today trying.to locate the hicas leak ! it seems to be coming.from the toppass side pipe at the very top... question is are the pipes replacable if so wer from ? and wat is the best way to get at the bloody things as there right above the sframe :(

Hi guys :helpsmilie: Does anyone know if the Z32 wheels fit the earlier Z31 as I've just gone and bought one off eBay and it needs a coupe of wheels to tow back home :scooter: Thanx guys Ade