General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Well, she now has front and rear brake pads replaced, fog light sorted out so its actually visible, number plate bulbs changed so now light up lol, exhaust pasted up for now until i can sort out a more perminant fix. And MOT on thursday, i think if she is going to fail on anything it will be welding work needed

Hi My 300zxtt has just come back from the garage with all the problems it went in with, does anyone know a competent mobile mechanic or garge that can fix it? I have money, which for some reason puzzles garage mechanics! I have had this problem time and time again with a JZA70 Mk3 supra and a Rev3 Turbo MR2 they always come back from the garage with the same problems that they went in for and usualy my wallet would be £500 the lighter. Im in Preston Lancashire and i've heard of ZedWorld but would like to see if theres anywhere nearer. Thanks in advance Leigh

I have some Black Brembo Calipers from a R33 which i bought from a member a while back. Now im a little lost as to what discs to fit to the front. I have seen around some discs, but they are 280mm, 298mm and 310mm. I am not using relocation brackets as these should fit straight onto the standard caliper brackets on the hub. So the question is what disc is the correct ones (for the front)?

Little bit of an issue here [N.IRELAND] with MOT and Speedo regulation. Basically imports here have to be dual marked as in MPH and KMH, were in the UK you can MOT the car on single display and just put an MPH sticker over the KMH. My problem is, I dont want to mess about with the OEM white dials in my Version S cars, so I was thinking of getting an older cluster to pop in there to get it through MOT and then put the original back in. Being its a 99 car, what year of used dash will work? I'm thinking 95? Or will an earlier AUTO dash work? Also anyone got one that has the dual markings already on it?

As above, can the TT fall into safety boost with the stock boost controller solenoids disconnected?? (using electronic boost controller)

Once i know the correct size, im going to have a custom back box's fitted to my TT, it currently has 2 4.5 inch exits on the back boxes which are too loud, i do however use bungs to silence them which reduce the diamater to 1.5 inches. but with these power is extremely restricted. now what is the smallest diamater i can have on the backbox tail pipes, that is unrestrictive? and will not cause power losses. i may even go for twin doubles exits if this is easier. thanks gents/gals. p.s the car is modded. with larger turbos, and higher boost levels.

Curious if these are as good as they look? I quite fancy converting to a Tan leather interior - these are leatherette but so long as it's good quality that shouldn't be a problem. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-SKYLINE-R32-R33-R34-S13-S14-SEAT-COVERS-/270709117028?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f07855064 I see a UK Zed on there, any reviews?

As some of you will know I have thus far concentrated on getting my Slicktop looking good, smoothed, resprayed etc. I have also had a complete overhaul on the handling side of things. MeisterR coilovers, adjustable arms all round, hicas lockout(DW) and polybushed rear. Now it's time to start on the engine!! I have just covered 3000miles so was going to book her in for an oil change and basic health check. I am after some considered and knowledgable advice/suggestions on how best to approach improving performance. I am a complete mechanical numpty so will be getting all the work done by specialists. I still have to arrange the fitting of my manual conversion so I …

Been given a Blitz sbc dc (many thanks to that person) any one got an Instruction Manual or can I use this one.. http://www.blitzpowerusa.com/techsupport/pdf/sbc_i-d_iii.pdf thanks

as above and he's sold 17 :huh: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FMIC-NISSAN-300ZX-Z32-TWIN-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-KIT-89-96-/310237434227?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483b979173

Accident damage can be difficult to call sometimes and dismantling to check behind panels is sometimes inevitable but when you look at the front bumper in the firsts picture you could be forgiven for thinking the damage would be mainly bumper related. However from previous experience it seemed prudent to remove the damaged panels to look closer, and as suspected the amount of damage behind the bumper was extensive. So much undoing and removing of parts Jamie ended up with a small pile of bits. Rear damage to the bumper. All is revealed, even the afm and air box has been damaged The impact has rippled…

I'm looking for another Z, bit of a tight budget but....:)

Hi ive a slight metallic knocking noise somewhere about the engine engine runs fine. oil pressure fine. Any ideas what it could be and is there trouble ahead. thanks. john

Passed!!! Passed!!! Passed!!! For the 2nd year running in my ownership my zedster sailed through the test with no advisories just like last year :clap: I did it early and am now sorted until 19th March 2012 :thumbup: Celebrated by putting in £83.12 of fuel - 66 litres (it was pretty empty) :thumbup1:

My Slickie's roof trim pieces need tidying, one has almost lost all of the rubber/plastic coating so I can finish that off by taking it back to the chrome. I think that will look fine, and is free, so is an option I can afford ;) The other side has only a couple of little chips off, is there anything I can use to help remove the coating without damaging the car's paint (I don't want to remove it as I am sure it will break and they cost a fortune new).

Can faulty O2 sensors contribute to bad cold starting?

Following on from this http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=146981 Just out of the body shop...

How much should I be looking to get my boot smoothed (the spoiler holes) and resprayed at a reputable shop?

I think this is one of my all- time favourites back up for sale; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300ZX-SWB-TWIN-TURBO-ULTIMATE-300ZX-SHOWCAR-/170596806033?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27b85cad91 Seems to have increased in value since its last sale Dave

Silly question i know, but will this fit my 1990 twin turbo with hicas? Zcentre dont have the boss i want (with the cruise control buttons) in stock, so trying to find a cheap one to fill the 3 month waiting time. Ive heard that i need a special boss for the hicas system?:confused1: cheap ebay wheel boss

a couple o days ago i replaced my interior fan control unit(cheers jeff) anyhoo the left indicator light stoped working for a day now its working again i fear i may have some gremilins working theyr way i any advice

what can conzult do as in alittle dim on this?1992 n/a manual:sad:

I am gutted to say that we did not finish the car today as some ******* has stolen one of my downpipes whichi stupidly left under the car - for the cat i assume... so i am thinking that this might be a good time to de-cat now. As i say, gutted as we have finished everything else really - just needed to get the exhaust on!!! So my question is will these fit straight off the turbos? i thought that you needed to get elbows or divorced downpipes to meet the decat pipes? But these look as if they would come down off the tubs and are a de-cat pipe in one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230506632347&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Also i li…

Has anybody got any random pics of this bumper. thinking of having a change? :whistling:

on a tight budget and interior needs doing rear door cards etc thinking of trying myself anyone tried this was thinking getting fabric spray glue:blush: