General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi there, can anyone help me with this tyre question. I'm replacing my Japanese import tyres with Falken 452s. The rear tyres at the moment are 255/ 40/17. From advice I received on this site people said stick with that size. BUTthe company I'm dealing with can't source those; in fact they say Falken hasn't even made them yet(?) They are offering me 265/40/17's instead? I put this into the tyre calculator and it said my car would be 1.3% too slow. So 60 mph would be 60.8mph. I don't get this as the profile isn't changing just the width?? Any advice would be great, Cheers, Adam

Found this on Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300zx-1990-1996-NAVAN-rear-spoiler-/390288631642?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5adf03e75a Would look nice on after a google image search, sticks out a mile!

After trying to find out how many 300zx are in the uk taxed or sorn the dvla emailed me telling me that they dont do this anymore but have given all the info to five companies which do this was their reply, That’s not a problem we run reports like this every week, the report is now available to buy and download from our website http://www.carwebdataservices.com/vrranalysis/Special-Reports.aspx and costs £25.00 +vat

http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/used-car-guide/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=156131908&page=6

Hi all, I'm in the process of connecting the new loom to the engine and I'm trying to hide as much as possible. Do you have to remove the plenum the hide the cables to the coil packs and injectors? Thanks Dan

Ok folks quick one ive been looking through previous threads on thsi and wanted to see what would be easiest. What i want to end up with is indiglow dials up to 190mph with no boost gauge window. i have 3 sets of clocks i can use, UK spec TT, Jap spec TT and jap spec NA. I also have a converter but just wondering which would be the best way can i convert the UK spec into no boost gauge and then wouldnt need to use the converter or is it better to convert the NA clocks and use a kmh/mph converter? Cheers Marty

anyone ever had these on their z ,would they work driving day to day?

came across this little item for removing the bonding mastic on a foam rear spoiler...might help those in need or also ideal for removing human heads if thats your scene:blink: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WIRE-HAND-SAW-CUTTING-METAL-PLASTIC-PIPES-PLUMBLING-/230455301734?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item35a834d666

I have new wheels, therefore I have new tyres, therefore I'm not sure what pressure should be in them. Front 255/35/18 Rear 265/35/18 Which are on a 2+2. What say ye?

Repaints and targa leaks Leaking targa`s can be an issue for any zed owner due to wear and tear but paying for a leak to be caused is another thing entirely. Any decent repaint requires the door seals to be removed and in many cases the seals are not correctly fitted or sealed down as they would of been originally, but correcting this is quite simple. So if you find yourself with leaking targa`s especially after a repaint then check the area`s in the first couple of pictures, the door seal runs from the lower front of the door opening up and around the targa area in one piece, and in most areas is just clipped, however as it passes close to the targa drain…

I was at goodwood last year and so this monster at a glance i thought it was a 300 on steroids lol

H reg with lambo rear lights on Langdale Road around 4:00 I flashed my lights at you! Nice to see a zed! :)

hey there everyone, could someone please advice which opie oils i shuold use on my J plate uk TT done nearly 100,000 miles. many many thanks

Just found this pic,not great but thought i would share it:winkiss:

After changing the rubber rear spoiler on my black zed a year ago to the fiberglass one I have now started on the red swb as it was showing signs of blistering. It took an hour to get it of and its still in good condition but it had to go before it started to act like a sponge. Another hour later and the glue and dirt cleaned of and polished ready for the fiberglass spoiler (thanks Chris) which is at the paint shop getting painted ultra red.

I am looking to do an engine oil and tranny oil change on my TTZX and wondered what your thoughts are on the oils below my zed has covered 68k, which would be best suited to my car, Im not looking to race (maybe the odd spurt) I got the list from OPIE oils Engine Oil Silkolene PRO S 5W-30 Ester Synthetic Oil For High Performance Engines REDLINE High Performance Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-30 Amsoil Synthetic Engine Oil (ASL) 5w-30 Castrol EDGE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil Tranny Oil Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF REDLINE D4 Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Fuchs TITAN ATF 5000 SL Fully Synthetic, H…

These pics are one of my GT5 zeds but I really like the front bumper. Is there a real one like it? If not then, Car.Mad... You know what to do :tongue_smilie:

Red Z31 moving under its own power! Looked like a facelift but I couldnt be sure, probably around 1 ish this afternoon?

Does anyone over here sell the speed bleeder nipples? just seen them on the Z1 site but would like some for weekend.. thanks..:lol:

As some of you know i have had my zed up for sale for a few months,i had a chap look at it yesterday and he loved the car,we agreed a price,but tonight he phones up because he is concerned about the oil pressure gauge reading.On start up the gauge registers half way up the gauge, when warm it will drop to just above 0, if you kick down it shoots back up to half way. there are no rattles from top or bottom of the engine, i have had the car 4.5 years with no probs what so ever,i have read alot on here about the original gauges being inacurate,what sort of price to change the gauge,and what is the best make. thanks nigel

sorry i couldnt resist but for 20k i would have converted it to a manual first off http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Awesome-Nissan-300-zx-Twin-Turbo-Targa-40k-miles-only-/230586002362?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35afff2bba

Hi all, Has anyone got any pics or diagrams on how the metal hardpipes fit? Ive got the intercooler and throttle body pipes in place but im having trouble figuring out how the air filter pipes fit from the bay to the filter location. Also does anyone have a pic of how the loom sits and fits along the passinger side of the engine? im guessing it attachies along the plenum? Thanks Dan

I need to arrange for a courier to pick up a parcel in Nottingham and deliver it to London. No massive rush but need to know that it will be treated well and delivered as promised. Also nothing too expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations? Had a look at a few (thanks to google) but none seem to offer 'one off' services...

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I spent a couple of hours over the weekend doing the sills and rear arches with Dynax cavity wax. It's really easy to do and well worth it in my opinion, especially as I use my car daily through the winter. I got 2 cans of Dynax off the Bilt Hamber website, each comes with its own length of plastic tubing and nozzle. I removed the rear seat and rear quarter panels and also peeled the carpet back a bit, near the side of the front seats as in the pictures. I joinined the two lengths of tube together and accessed the sills from the holes in rear quarter and half way along the sill. I was able to reach the full length of the sills and the rear arches, as proven by th…