General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Anyone know how likely the timing is to be out on a Z? I've had mine since September last year, Cam Belt was changed a month or so ago and we didn't have a timing gun, so we just put the CAS back as close to where the factory faded bits appeared to be, as we could. I've just checked the timing on it today, and it's perfect! 15deg exactly! Then Roses car, not had a cam belt in over 6 years, admittedly wasn't driven that much by SandyZ, he used it for shows and Sunday drives etc. But still, for the timing to be exactly dead on again? Especially since it was converted from auto to manual last month and nothing done with the timing, isn't there supposed to be a differenc…

quick question what are the 2 sensors that come out of the downpipes? (not the 02 sensors on the elbows) just noticed them in the current decats? but the new set will have no holes? are they important? what do they do? my last powerflow had them as well really confused me?

Strange thing I have noticed on the car since I purchased it. When I change up at above 4.5k rpm I can feel like a sort of vibration through the clutch pedal, only happens when you depress clutch and engine braking starts, once you engage another gear it instantly goes away. Also if you don't press the clutch and select another gear then the vibration can still be felt until it drops below 4.5k rpm. I've probably not described it very well, but it is a kind of strange issue, I'm wondering if it has something to do with the auto to manual conversion, as my previous manual TT Zed did not do this. Under normal driving and below 4.5k rpm there is nothing a…

As my old wheels really need a refurb, I was looking on Ebay the other day and found a set of shiney new Cruise 190s for £400. Not the best wheel out there but for that money they'll do the job......!! I've also decided to upgrade my head unit to a DAB one; as I have got used to having DAB in the Merc. So I snapped up the latest Kenwood offering, with the additional Bluetooth interface...... .....so 3 guesses what I'll be doing at the weekend....! Richard:thumbup:

Right oh! A couple of us are meeting up at the Dukes Head pub on Saturday the 6th August for a natter and a beer or two. They do food I believe as well. It would be great to see any Sussex zeds there, and anyone else is of course welcome too. Totally off the cuff, no real reason just to meet up. Dukes head pub details as follows: The Dukes Head http://www.thedukesheadcrawley.co.uk Crawley Down Country Pub & Dining. The Dukes Head - 01342 712 431

hi folks, i know this has been covered, i read a couple of posts, i'm just looking for a couple of pictures to see what you guys have done to make them fit, also, do i need to take the whole door card off??? thanks, Ryan :)

sorry bud.. seen you in hamilton tonight... silver z with grey rotas? ano ur sandyZ s pal, ur car looked superb tonight !!

Nice looking white zed driving on A4 through maidenhead

Hi has anyone had any problems loading a MAP on to a AEM ecu? I can link up with the ECU but im unable to transfer data..Any ideas? Im hoping its the USB converter thats not up to scratch but if it was i wouldnt of thought the ECU would still link to my laptop? Here what it reads on the screen when i try to send the MAP to the ECU Thanks Dan

looking for a bit of advice here...... My engine build is nearing completion. A month or so and I think we will be dropping it in. All is good to go, other than clutch and fly. I reckon the engine should achieve 500bhp. This is by no means a drag car. I basically want it to remain the grand tourer that Nissan intended it to be.......just feckin fast! I want the car to remain comfortable to drive and the clutch to feel as stock as possible, but of course capable of handling the power. No quadruple super carbon carbon double delux carbon jobs. :) So, any suggestions which set up I should be looking at? Thanks

By now I was hoping to have had the full interior back in the Z but as always I have again had to change my plans due to unforseen circumstances! The stereo installer was called this week for jury duty and apart from some soundproofing being fitted it hasn't been progressed. So I took the Z away this evening and gave it to a detailing company to give it a good going over! He has said he will be working on it until Friday evening and shall be doing a complete write up on it for a detailing forum. He will be taking about 300 photos as he goes comparing before and after. He is really enthusiastic and loves working on older cars and really likes the Z. I will post up so…

Put on my 25mm front spacers on the SWB today :dance:havent got out to test drive it yet but hope to later and one thing I can say is the stance looks a lot better.First pic's are without the spacers and rest are with spacers fitted.

could any 1 help me?? i have a z32 twin turbo manual im sure head gasket has gone can anybody advise any 1 who will work on it would like to have another engine i have fitted so i can get the engine in it rebuilt over time (last garage i sent it two prices have gone up and is really keen on doing another job on it he did it as a favour he speacilises in skyines)

as title really, since my decats are not here yet i got bored and attacked my '89 spec spoiler, well it came off, took alot of paint with it lol, glad the cars getting painted/ wrapped soon, i need to get a perspex strip, do they cover the brake light hole? got a few ideas with what to replace it with, as i personally don't like it smooth. got a mid level spoiler in my garage for a zed but dont know how i would attach it? any ideas their is no way to bolt it on as couldn't get to the other side anyway. its either this or a huge carbon drift spoiler, so trying this first lol.

Cant think why these aint sold?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-300ZX-Z32-1990-1996-BLACK-LEATHER-SEATS-SET-/280587915791?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415457d20f

as the summer is finally here i want to flood the cavities , Sills , Doors , and chassis with waxoil or a reccomended alternative, has anybody else on here done this, and have any advice / guidance that they will share, does anybody have a applicator gun and tubing i could beg borrow or steal thanks Neil

a few months back i had a compression test done, the weakest cylinder read 70psi, my question is, is this now a tired engine? Strictlty only good for stock boost? Car smokes when idling only after a few seconds now, not all the time but can be embarresing at traffic light, btw i replaced my pcv valves already...

I am correct in saying the clutch booster is fitted to a TT only, and not an N/A? Cheerz people, Alz.

Gearknob that is! Need to freshen up my interior, steering wheel sorted and on its way thanks to Baz, I need some inspiration for gearknob and handbrake lever - so if you have pic then get them up and 'show me your knob' :detective:

its off the connection to my S2 PTU cable that i need to refurb, just wondering if anyone knows what this is as need to replace them

Right, I knew zelda years ago after she was put together by pete (PPS) and as those older ones here know his work was second to none. I saw zelda and thought wow, the car is so nice and IMO everything looked spot on. I didn't even mind the big spoiler, the back lights at the time were 3 rings type of thing if that makes sence. Anyway, to cut a long story short I've just been Reading the for sale advert, she's still a lovely motor but I don't think it's as nice as it was before (I have pitures somewhere). The 99 spec rear lights are nice but I gotta say I liked the old ones (only on her) better. I also thinkthe newer wheels look too big and leaves the stance a but o…

following this guide http://www.renault5turbo.free.fr/Stock%20FORUM/Documentation/T25_turbo_instruction.pdf but ran into a slight problem, it just says "remove the bolds and the holding plates" doesnt mention anything about the fact the bolts hit the bloody oil housing in the center of the turbo. tried pulling it off but no joy with the bolts half out.

Hi, so im on to my second z now and finally getting together enough money to smarten it up. i want to start by getting the interior fully done out in leather, as unfortunatly i have the cloth now. i see many of you who have done it and was hopeing for some advise on the best and most cost effective ways of getting it done, as i went to a professional place today and they told me that im looking from £3k up?? obviosly i love the car but we are getting near to its total value here? and im after respraying it soon to.. iv seen on ebay these kits that look nice in the pictures but can i really do it to a good standard? or can i buy this kit to give it to someone who ca…

Where abouts can i get the sills that go underneath the windows? I understand they are pretty hard to find and can be quite expensive?

Hi lads, I got my hands on a used pair of the decat pipes/elbows that Japspeed do. My car was an auto originally, but is now a manual. Was trying to get some new gaskets before getting it fitted and was told this kit will not fit an auto. Does anyone know why it wouldn't fit an auto? And as my car is converted to a manual is it ok now? I wasn't sure if it was to do with the positioning of the gearbox or something else enitrely that stops these going onto an auto, but if anyone can offer any insight that would be great. Cheers, Daz.