General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi guys, Very quick one need to buy a new battery for the car, what is the correct size? I think its an "068" size but I'm not sure, is that correct?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2852065.htm Really!? It does look pap though, but that's cheapo.

Hi guys well after 2 years of being without my engine i finally get it back next week. The problem is what to do with it? As some of you might remember this engine has everything done to it (Greddy TD 05 Turbos,Pentroof manifolds etc) Do I sell it as one lump or break it down for parts? Answers on a post card:mellow:

I know this must get asked time and time again, but what is the engine oil capacity of a twin turbo z32? Also, I "mostly" do short drives, about 5000 miles a year? what oil do you recommend? Thanks, Dan

Ok quick pointer got an auto engine for coolq and putting his clutch and flywheel on and i see the bushing is different. What needs to happen here? Auto engine Manual engine

Well my track zed is still in bits and with an attic and garage full of upgraded parts and boxes of bits the temptation to fit them to the Shortie' has been over powering adjustable suspension and coilovers is a given but I was curious to see what the carbon fibre bonnet, nose panel etc would look like on a black shortie' so I test fitted it today and to be honest....it did nothing for me so I switched back to stock. All the carbon kit is going to stay on the track zed and the shortie' will remain sleeper'ish

Hi Z heads! The Z31 we have here has a VG30DET (Single turbo from a nissan gloria/Leopard) It hasnt drove for the best part of 2 months, stared it up yesterday on the button, took it for a spin and its boosting at just under .5 of a bar, before this it used to boost 1.1/1.2 bar. Any suggestions? Doesnt feel like a boost leak. LMM Team.

next time a change this stuff i want to use a wee pump system , as crushing the can to make it fit above the diff was a task lol , i love the smell of diff oil lol not

What are the guards in the front wheel arches called? The covers that are located in front of the front tyres, dunno if that makes sense. Mine have come loose and i need to figure out how to replace or fix them back on. Any advice or help would be much appreciated :). Cheers

Hi, How much are starter motors, is it worth getting my current one rebuilt or is it too much money? Dont think its retracting quick enough some times and causes and clicking and a wizzing lol. cheers Mark

Im sure this zed went for around 1500 on ebay before what an attempt at a quick profit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-300-ZX-SWB-TWIN-TURBO-WIDEBODY-/150635553349?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2312942245

Typical that late yesterday afternoon when I was 200 miles from home and with darkness looming, one of the headlights decided to give up the ghost. Not a problem as Mr Halfords wasn't that far away so off I pop to grab a replacement bulb then I realised that one of the sidelight bulbs had given up the ghost also as a precaution I checked all the fuses and replaced them with new The 'bulb guide book' in the store stated that I needed a Bosch # 448 (single pin) and a Bosch # 501 (bulb tip) apparently. anyway, I replaced the main headlight bulb (448) and full beam worked just fine but no headlights on both sides? so I went to fit the sideligh…

would a Skyline Gear knob/Handbrake handle fit 300z ? as there isnt many around for the 300z but loads for the skyline thanks again Mark

it was on the ramps at malvern tyres, back wheels were off it, not seen it about before...

At the end of a run there seems to be water blowing through the rad cap? Is this HG or maybe just the cap is gone?

As there are many mentions of correcting camber when lowering the car etc, I was wondering what are the correct front and rear camber figures for the Zed ? Presumably as the ride height is decreased, you get more negative camber ?

I recently changed the c/l fuse as I blew it changing an interior light and ever since when I get out of the car and press my remote to lock and alarm the car, the indicators flash to show alarm is set but doors do not attempt to lock. If I then insert the key into the door lock it manually and then unlock it the fob then seems to work the c/l remotely... I am assuming it "must" be mechanical as the fob is "comunicating" with the car, just not always locking it... Any ideas what to check guys, btw when the doors do remotely lock/unlock there is no unusal sounds as though the mechansm is struggling or anything... Thanks, Dan

Hello guys, I have started a small project with my old Z that I bought some time ago that was for cheap and with a blown HG and rusted to death. Well the body was pointless to repair so I have sold the engine and suspension and had the body sitting near my shop for about a year waiting to get scrapped, but rather than that I have deciced that I could build a frame and put the suspension and engine on it and the outer panels from the Z put on it...simmilar to the body on frame cars like in the US but with a rollcage already inside. Not deciced on the bodypanels yet, just counting the weight on every single outer panel and deciding if I should keep the origin…

just seen a silver jap zed in Crieff, at the caravan park. Anybody on here?

is there any real reason why zeds are so damm cheap to buy? in comparison to a skyline or supra equivelant?, i do not understand it....:huh: ive owned evos, scoobs and a skyline amoungst many many other jap cars and the Z is up there with the best if not the best of all.... really dont get it? so is there a reason?

Needing to upgrade my fuel pump and see that Z1 are selling an aeromotive 340 Lph fuel pump. My stock Pump is probably not operating as it used to and want as easy a way as possible to get more fuel through. Anyone used the aeromotive or should I go twin intank?

flashed the lights but you were consentrating immensly on the road lol, car looked good

I would like to say a big thank you to Lee Dent for being so swift in getting me the coil pack for my sick zed. From call to arriving at my door two days. Brilliant service.....Thanks Lee

Hi, I now have a 94 imported 300ZX in Sapphire Blue. I can't believe I’ve waited so long to get one, since I admired the cars way back in the early 90’s Anyway, my "just needs a re-gas" on the a/c has turned out to be about £850 new parts (eek!). Just wondering how many others out there have good working a/c, or have many just not bothered to have it fixed ? Also, is it me, or are the rear spoilers now out of fashion ? I notice quite a few cars no longer have a spoiler. Are they easy to remove, or does this mean welding up hole & total re-paint ? Finally, I have ended up with a blue car (same as the one in the first Kill Bill film), but reall…

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