General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi there Guys, Big dilemma going on for me, I cannot decide to have either 18 or 19 inch wheels,,, Has anyone got any photos for me to have a look at? My main problem is that in general i like bigger wheels, Always have, But in this 1 very rare occasion i cant decide if 19" looks a little big on this car..... What does everyone think???? Cheeers :taz:

hi i currently own a 90 spec jap import n/a 300 and im going to convert it to manual can any one tell me any proplems i might incur i have located a gearbox but i need to locate /source the rest ie flywheel flywheel bolts starter prop pedal box including pedals master cylinder slave cylinder pipe ecu wiring have i missed any thing ...have u got bits laying about u want to sell :yes:

Hi guys, spoke to Jeff this morning, what a helpful and knowledgeable chap, I'll no doubt be calling on his services before long. Anyways, the upshot is that I think I have a cam timing issue. There is some confusing info on here regarding which marks to use when installing/timing up the belt etc which is why I'm having to ask this question. If I just go by the info in the manual, the passenger side cams are both retarded by a tooth, I haven't got around to removing the driver side and lower covers yet (it's raining :( ). This is assuming that the sprocket marks should align with the index marks on the backing plate. I've attached pics (excuse the quality) of th…

Can I disconnect the car battery for a long period of time without it affecting the alarm? Once the car battery is reconnected will it cause any problems with the alarm or immobiliser? Paul

Hi all I have removed my rear window unit to fit a rear hub, but cant find any way to make it water proof, is there any way of sticking it down ? or a tim that needs fitting ? , Also its the same problem with the little window that goes inside the hub. All feedback welcome as im stumped. Cheers Craig.

A nice item that is without doubt but no bargains to be had from this seller :mad2: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JDM-NISSAN-FAIRLADY-Z-300ZX-GCZ32-LIGHT-UP-SCAFF-KICK-PLATES-OEM-/250927049316?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6c6aea64 I have some the same on mine but mine are a bit battered but eh at least I have some :cool3: Some nice bits on this car he his obviously breaking but again no pics of them working!!

Okay , my car is up on blocks for the winter ( so the tyres are not going to get flat spotted) i have waxed the living daylights out of the paintwork and tucked it up under a breathable but waterproof car cover, i will be attending to a few odd jobs over the off road period but should i change the engine oil now or wait until the summer months when it goes back on the road,same question for the brake pads front and rear, likewise is their anything else i should do to safely store up for the period ( i have also brimmed the tank and added storage stabiliser) ta Neil

Look at how much these are and the seller states there is no guarantee they will work, methinks for that money if I was selling and I tested I will confirm they work 100% all the time. Not one picture of them lit up green, disappointing is that :no: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JDM-NISSAN-FAIRLADY-Z-300ZX-GCZ32-LIGHT-UP-QUATER-GLASS-COVER-OEM-/250927053850?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6c6afc1a Looks like they are from a SWB as well.....rocking horse poo comes to mind but not for this type of money surely :surrender: It is no wonder I made my own :thumbup1:

Hi, i looking for advice on whether the uk spec tt engine used different cams to a jap spec motor. And also are auto turbos ok to run on a manual set up without any mods. Thanks in advance.

Just been watching "30 minutes or less" a 2011 movie, 2 guys rob a bank and use a 280zx as the getaway car, quite good and nice to see an old Z in a modern movie :) http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2555099136/tt1622547

One of those times when doing a job just right was not enough well at least when relying on certain parts quality that should be unquestionable. So here we have a build using all new bearing, pistons, rebuilt heads, all new gaskets, brand new turbo`s, and full 60k service. oh and a manual conversion at the same time. All parts were supplied by the owner and a simply case of stripping down and rebuilding up, the engine was not damaged but the owner wanted to edge his bets a little. Following a text book fit up and the normal pre-start precautions ( priming turbo`s etc) the engine started and ran!!! but that initial "a job well done" feeling later evaporated…

I saw a grey (UK spec I think) ZX parked up on the grass on the A413 (northbound side) on Saturday morning, about 9-ish. I was heading towards Amersham in a blue ZX - I looked across but couldn't see anyone on the car (but then I wasn't driving slowly!!). Was it you - and I hope your car was OK.... Richard:cool2:

Have a look, quite close like the one I did in Forza 3...

Hi all, Can someone tell be if an autobox off a 96TT will swap over into a 90TT. Also my autobox has the hold/power switch as it is an import, if the donar car is a UK spec and dosen't have this switch can the gearbox still be fitted but without the function of the switch???? Many thanks. Tony

Does anyone removed AC for weight reduce ? How much does it weight? How to do it ? And is it engine works easer without AC?

Where I can find a speed sensor ?

I can only assume it was poorly as it was parked in the lay by for several hours of the A500 in Stoke on Trent today with nobody with it. Standard tidy looking silver convertible

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How much my alloys are worth ? should i refurb them o get new ones ? They are works 3pcs

hi all just a few pic re the goth week end in whitby the hearses were brilliant some of the costumes are rather morbid but are really well made its a real eye opener first time ive seen anyting like this also a guy with a pet racoon as u can see from the pics dam in wrong topic can some mods move it for me please

Got the Zed back back from the paintshop today. New fog ducts in, trims repainted, cowling painted and the door repainted where some c**t had keyed it. £200 which I dont think is bad? with a couple of dinks removed and little pieces touched in like the plastics on the mirrors.

Hey All I was trying to look up my old car so have come back to the site and couldn't do so without saying a huge hello to everyone! I hope your all doing good and still polishing those Zeds. Cheers Ron:tt2:

is there anyway to tell if you need the carbon or dynamic seal turbo rebuild kits from any identifying numbers on the turbo's themselves

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300ZX-SWB-TWIN-TURBO-ULTIMATE-300ZX-SHOWCAR-/170699040051?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27be74a533

As the weather looked promising, I thought I would give the Zed a bit of a run up and down the by-pass a few times.:yes: Couldn't help noticing a white VW hatch-back pick up my rear.:sneaky2: Well I will soon loose him! or so I thought.:turned: 110mph came and went and I had only pulled a slight gap!:w00t: I did not plant my foot through the gears but never the less, I did still touch 6,500rpm through each gear. Is my Zed tired or have I met my match? I thought these cars were a bit more untouchable?