General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, bit of a newbie to the whole 300zx scene so that i would ask the question before i jump in. I have seen a Red 1992 300zx Twin Turbo Manual with 49k on it. I presume it to be a LWB ( it has rear seats ) ?? It also has the 2 glass roof panels ( removable?? ). Now the car is in very good condition, Unsure if it has history present. It also has what appear to be 18'' split rims and new stainless steel exhaust. I will obviously find out more about the car but just as a rough guide what would you guys reckon this is worth?? Cheers in advance

Hey, Everyone might know about this, but if not... http://www.websure.co.uk/car/300zxretrim.htm I gave it a quick skim before doing my drivers seat, but once you start it's all pretty obvious and straight forward, though VERY time consuming. I recommend the extended LotR Trilogy to help you through it. Seriously, once you've stripped one seat and re-trimmed another; it makes you feel like Frodo had it easy!! Nice tip on the cable ties, liked that idea, very helpful. You really need Circlip pliers, without them you'll be on a week. On stripping my seat I discovered the main rear bar had snapped, it had been welded at both sides by someone…

On my zed, the drivers side outer of the targa, had developed a small bubbling, once i removed, there is an area the size of a 20p of rust, it has gone through the metal. 1. Why and how would rust attack there, as its not in the path of any of the drain tubes, or water routes. 2. is it possible to replace the outer skin of the targa, this is the metal edge directly above the window, part of the body line. looking on courtsey nissan site, it shows it as a replacement part, but at $160 each side. surely must be an easier way. Either i locate a decent targa in KH3 for a UK spec zed, or go down the filler route, which i dont really want to do. Anyone ever replaced t…

So my black zed is nearly ready for sale therefore i will put up a for sale ad for forum members before i release it to the likes of pistonheads with a higher price of course. Your thoughts and value please i am simply selling as i have 3 zeds at the moment and i only need one and with the summer just around the corner this will be a good selling point for this car. OK then details below 1995 SWB targa roof Manual TT 128k km will come with 12 months mot and 6 months tax 17in Speedline alloys very good condition Performance cone air filter not sure what make its blue maybe Blitz Cat one alarm with proof of installation paperwork, The alarm also has a …

Got a lovely Sony head unit for my birthday and have discovered two holes in the back where my speakers should be . Looking for something to fill the holes now . Can anyone recommend Some decent speakers from experience . Quite happy to stick with standard sizes . Gone are the days where I installed 7x10s in my front doors :wink:. I used to be quite partial to a Brand called Infinity . Found these so far http://www.bassjunkies.com/speakers/custom-fit-speakers/pioneer-ts-h467?cPath=3_15 http://www.bassjunkies.com/speakers/custom-fit-speakers/kicker-08ks460?cPath=3_15 Any advice is welcome . Like I say I don't want to go too much over the top .

about 12:30 today, spoiler less... parked on a driveway.

just checked all the steering + suspension components on the zed,checked lower ball joints (as suggested by jeff tt) these are all fine,track rod end are all ok, did notice the passenger side wheel looks to be towing out (noticbly by eye) even though when i have had tracking checked they say it's only out by a small amount and not enough to cause the issues i have,but advised me not to pay to have the tracking done till i replace the rear steering arms and do the lot then (christ a nissan dealer offering good advice!!!) anyway purely by accident i found it, with the steering in the centre position i have a knocking if i sharply move the steering wheel left to right and i …

Okay, I've yet to confirm it, (have borrowed a gastester), but I strongly suspect I've a blown CHG. I'm currently girding my loins for the impending onerous and no doubt costly exercise of having someone remove my engine and attend to the busted components. It may already exist, so apologies if it does but I couldn't find a comprehensive thread. So I'm after a list of jobs to attend to while the engine's out and, (where appropriate), any 'how to's' that might be available and a list of parts I'll need to buy in advance of the 'operation'. NB:- The timing belt and all associated stuff was done about 8 months ago at Zedworld. I look forward to colla…

Do you talk the talk? or walk the walk? http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v617/steveburns/?action=view&current=walkingthewalk.mp4 First ever Z Car drag eliminator in the UK at an official drag race meeting North Weald 8th May Organised Head to Head Z races with the winner going through to the next race until One is left who then would be Top Dog and truly Walks the Walks Why not come along and take part in this for if it is a success the strip organisers at North Weald might let us do the same each year

Fell across this site http://www.fuelly.com/about/ and (as you can see from the little widget thing in my sig) signed up. It's free. It's a nifty way to keep track of your mpg and get it in your sig! Plus it does other stuff as well, there's a mobile site so you can update live. The one thing they haven't got right yet is they put both Z31 and Z32 300ZXs in the same model. If you decide to open an account a) select other for the model and then write in 300ZX Z32 and b) email the organisers to point out that Z31 and Z32 should be kept different! There you go - an easy way to respond to all those posts which ask about mpg! http://www.fuelly.com/car/nissan/300zx

So what is for sale then?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/300zx-Z32-Part-/270740208270?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f095fba8e

silver z heading towards Brentwood at 7pm looked like reg was k8*****

Saw one !!! Black with a higher level spoiler .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-300ZX-3-0L-TWIN-TURBO-AUTO-Z32-FAIRLADY-/150591960965?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item230ffaf785 JeffTT it has a zedworld sticker on the chrome slam panel, does it have a history at yours?

Does anyone here have lightweight wheel nuts and what kind? I was going to get some D1 spec or Rays wheel nuts in black but wanted some opinions first. Some people say they are a bad idea being aluminium and can be dangerous. Any info appreciated

Hi, going to be getting a clutch off Jeff shortley, but can not be arsed fitting it myself on the drive lol, any body know of anyone close to middlesbrough who can fit it and good on price? cheers lads. Mark

where can i get them from in the UK and do i need to change any belts as well?? is the japspeed one any good?

.....do you need to fit a lightened pulley too. Not sure if I'm imagining being told this?? If so, any links for one? Thanks.

For those of you guys on here running on MeisterR's I was wondering what your personal damper setting preferences are? I understand this is a personal choice but i'm having a play with mine at the minute and wouldn't mind trying some of your suggestions. After all it takes all of 30seconds. I can even change the rears from the drivers seat as I have the damper extensions :thumbup1: All suggestions appreciated guys :yinyang:

So, I had my mate (who owns Restro Restorations - http://retrorestorations.vpweb.co.uk ) round yesterday who is going to help me restore my shortie over the next winter, and we had a quick poke around the car - and it isn't looking good. In his words, there is nothing that he can't fix, but he thinks it might be more viable to look at re-shelling it. So, ignoring labour (we have an arrangement - I do all his valeting and help with prep work in exchange for his hours) what sort of costs should I be looking at for doing a re-shell? This is waaaay more than I would usually take on but I do love my Z's and this way I would end up with a good solid car, built to my sp…

Found this very helpful diagram for the ECU cable pin out thought id share.

Just too the Z out for a wash and clean down and took the roof out for the first time, but cant drive it yet as I need to register it lol

not sure its been posted before but i just found this very helpful link for the zed :sorcerer: http://www.z32photoguide.com/

Hi all, just installed a blitz turbo timer, , all done correctly , however no ignition, removed the adaptor harness block and returned to normal and all was well, when comparing the harness connectors with the adaptor block it seems there are some differences, ie wire position , can anyone help , is it a case of moving the wire position , if so can anybody explain how best to do it, ???? my car is a 93 tt jap import auto thanks Neil

As son of u know i hav a shit discovery 2 td5 and i have changed the engin mounts today a the car now viberates like hell. Is this due to them been new and they hav to bed in?