General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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:

What do you think i should fit on the zed. Stock electric folding and heated or Gardor electrc not wired uo lol

I think I'm going to have to get some discs and pads as I have terrible brake judder, especially coming down from higher speeds. Anyway saw these - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-N-A-V6-FRONT-DRILLED-GROOVED-BRAKE-DISCS-/390081936649?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ad2b1fd09#ht_2329wt_905 I assume they're 5 stud and the pic is for illustration only, I'd have to check this. Just wondered if anyone had used these before?

As one or two of you know, my ZX didn't make it to Jeff's bash on the 5th owing to an annoying steering wheel vibration problem. Well it's sorted now - and full marks to Gary Wilson for correctly diagnosing the cause. The front right brake caliper had completely siezed - I discovered it last Saturday when I got home from a short trip and found the wheel too hot to touch and a slight smell of cooking brake pad!! So after a little help from JeffTT (thanks matey - top service as usual!!), some replacement calipers were quickly posted to my local garage and the offending item was replaced on Friday. Oh and they did the MOT as well - which it flew through.....:smarta…

i did ok, failed on lock, weight, diff and the fact my head doesnt fit with a helmet on and the targa on lol!!!, so... diff is being shimmed rack lock rings being fitted iv removed everything to reduce weight (theres nothing left) lol! and iv got a single lightweight bucket seat on on its way to sit lower i need an FIA cage though and cant find one in europe letter loan the uk [YOUTUBE]http://vimeo.com/20077062[/YOUTUBE]

i did ok, failed on lock, weight, diff and the fact my head doesnt fit with a helmet on and the targa on lol!!!, so... diff is being shimmed rack lock rings being fitted iv removed everything to reduce weight (theres nothing left) lol! and iv got a single lightweight bucket seat on on its way to sit lower i need an FIA cage though and cant find one in europe letter loan the uk