General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm new to the ZX300 although I've had one - bought Feb. 2008, drove 43 miles in it, garaged ever since due to illness - for over 3 years. I bought it cheap on Ebay because the boot spoiler had rotted away. I also suspect it's been clocked because the leather seat is well-worn but it's showing 55000 k's on the clock. Anyway, it's passed it's last 2 MoT's no problem and now I'm better, I'm starting the refurbishment process. To start, can anyone tell me the best place to get a new boot spoiler. Thanks. dicey.

Came across this while looking for summit else. This Saturday its under the hammer, should be very cheap, non-starter ! http://www.nsaa.co.uk/vehicle-details/1992-nissan-300-zx-zx-2+2-saloon/7285F Alan...........

not something im wanting to do or anything, just curious, can you sit in neutral and lift the revs then select d to get a bit of a launch? or is that a quick way to kill the box?

General question, but whats the minimum height i need to get the car in the air to be able to get the engine and gearbox out by dropping the front sub frame. Thinking of doing it this way this time to save time and also gain the experience from doing it in this manner. I've always taken the gearbox off first and then the engine. and although i find it better when working on my own. id really like to attempt my engine and gearbox change by dropping the front sub frame so i can attach the gearbox to the engine while its out and lower it in, in one go to save the hassle of trying to raise a gearbox off the floor and mount it with the engine.

Ive finally got a zed that runs perfect and needs nothing (bar body work). Its really fast and drives without fault. Its taken me until now from when i first joined to be able to say that, after all the time money sweat a tears ive spent ob zeds.. Sods law, that now im here, ive got NO money what so ever! This is not a for sale ad, but i might put one up. Ian was quoted £600 to get the body looking decent. Ive been quotef £1200, but i was changing the colour! I need something for work as i sold the van/done a deal for the blue zed. I cant afford to drive the zed. I'd love to garage it til i can, but i need a work car!!!! What to do, what to …

the thread on the intake manifold/lower plenum is knackered its the one with the short bolt up front! going to replace the intake over the winter but any ideas to help keep the bolt tight for the time being? dan.:biggrin:

not sure what best 3 gauges to have on my Piller .. Amber Red & White 52mm Smoke Oil Temperature Gauge C (170630318905) £27.90 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170630318905&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 52mm Premier Amber Red & White Led Air Fuel Ratio Gauge (180499325584) £42.75 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180499325584&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 52mm Premier Amber Red/White Led Turbo Boost Gauge PSI (170478061249 £48.69 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170478061249&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Amber Red & White 52mm Smoke Oil Pressure Gauge PSI (1804…

Has anyone used the above clutch before ive heard they are very good for a twin plate and very streetable? Thanks Dan

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-TWIN-TURBO-/190541721893?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c5d2bf125 It seems to have the 300zx.co.uk sticker on the rear window. Thought I'd ask if anyone knows anything about this one as my cousins interested in it.

As the title states, is £50 a good price foor a hub and wheel bearing?? But more importantly to save money and effort - is it possible to just replace a hub Pin on its own??

As above really anyone have contact details for Car mad styling cannot pm him as his subscription must of run out. Jeff TT

Hi All, I'm looking at buying Sky89's NA 300zx. Had a look last night, it's a great car but does need some work doing to it. The main thing at the moment is that it needs a new cambelt. I'm looking for recommendations for a decent mechanic to do this for me, along with general servicing. I live near Chelmsford in Essex. Would appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction. Cheers, Colin

Does anyone know where I can get a decent fitting car cover for the z, one that wont flap about in the wind too. My last one used to be half off the car when I got home after work Another question: If I bought a koyo rad, do I need a certain one or do I have to buy a seperate uprated oil cooler as I have an auto?

You passed me as i was pulling out of my road from home :detective: around 4pm 06/06/11

Hey Guys, Well dunno what it is but going in my z recently feels like being in a roll cage lol (maybe the theifs abused it dunno). Its a really a bad ride currently and sometimes in london if i go on bad roads, i can almost hear a ding in the front suspensions. Would it be worth changing it over without another pair of standard suspension? I am looking for a bit more comfort in riding the car!

hey guys, my car makes a jingling type noise which seems to be coming from the OSR corner of the car as i go over bumps and potholes etc. when i did my last oil change i saw my clutch hose hanger dangling, and it made the exact noise i was looking for when i banged it against the underside of the car. Great i thought and cable tied the pipe to keep it tied up, and did away with the hanger. but to my disappointment the noise is still there. ive had a good look underneath and cant find anything. does anyone have any suggestions? its pretty loud when driving, but i cant make it do it on the jacks :-(

the semi ridgid line that goes from the intercooler to the turbo itself and goes over the top of the power steering pump. how is it remobved do i need to detach the hard metal line above itto acess to jubeliee on teh front of the turbo? and how is taht one removed, just by the single bolt i can see on the plenum and the jublie that is on the recirc part of the induction back into the turbo??? please help :D

last 2 days when ive been going for the kickdown it seems to be only kicking down 1 gear, and im sure it was 2 before, no where near the same pull when u try to use it... any ideas? is it a sign of the box being on the way out?

I mean outer ball joints of course, but ain't they a dear do! Just a quick question, are they the same outer ball joints on any of the skyline variations? They seem to be a bit cheaper... Cheers, Tudor...

... I've just fitted a BOV I got from Vodkashots, bloody massive thing it is too. So in looking for where I should hook up the extra long bit of vacuum hose that came with it (I would rather plug up the older rubber hose and use the silicon stuff that came with the BOV) I was searching the forum and came up against this phrase of "goose honk". Is this the sound that is very similar to someone blowing into the end of a metal tube at an angle, which occurs when you're just about to come on boost? Also, is this the fault of the re-circs? Is it because I have an aftermarket twin induction system? Whats actually happening to cause it, and will it go away now I have my new…

Hi, What's the biggest cause for a zed to run rich? Cheers mark

Just north of Derby I think, yesterday lunchtime.

Spotted at Morrisons roundabout in Livingston at about 8am this morning. You were pulling up to the roundabout as I was exiting onto the road you were coming off, (Charlesfield Road), as you pulled up at the lights. I flashed and beeped, but I don't think you saw me.

Is it just me or do the horns on the z sound so damn lame?? almost like a girl crying!!!

Well i went for drive today and my power steering keeps coming and going. All my dials etc are still working fine. Im persuming its pump?