General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Something has just caught my eye how much are my Gartmaeir alloys worth or what is a good price for them second hand? they are 18in staggered so i would say 8in on front and 9in on rear. Marty

The reversing switch on my Manual TT is failing more than it works, my mechanic did order a new one and tried in vein to get behind the gearbox and get it off, but couldn't. He is a good mechanic but doesn't know the 300 that well, so, do I need to take the gearbox off? Remove the cowling over the transmission tunnel? Help please? lol:oops:

So here's my dilemma, I have 2 1999, Version S 300ZX's. To look at they are pretty much identical, same color, the red front seats, both auto, but one is Twin Turbo the other Non Turbo. Non turbo has genuine 18,000miles, TT has genuine 37,000 miles and obviously both cars are in stunning condition. The Twin Turbo has the factory fitted xenons too which are beautiful and both have the factory fitted white dials, although I noticed the TT has the boost gauge again! I thought they were done away with from 95 on, but obviously must have came back for the last year TT's. Anyway I cant keep both and simply have no room, so which would you keep? The very low mileage car an…

Well after having the car for 6-7 weeks I've finally started work, doesn't help the new place doesn't have a garage!:no: Managed to fit in some part collections with work meetings :thumbup1: so picked up a front bumper from Oxford, rear bumper from Leicester, next week side skirts from Preston and seats from Windsor! Also have spacers and longer wheel studs for rear wheels and 25mm drop lowering springs ready. But the boring stuff first, the turbo water feed at the back of the engine is leaking so started taking the plenum off to get at it. Two hours later and it's still on :no: forgot how much of a pain in the arse it was, still a bypass and egr delete while it…

Yep, got the lot from Gonzo, cheers bud. Another job to do on the zed once I've swapped the engine over for my manual one. Happy Days :thumbup:

Hi all, new to the forum, I've done a search relating to my question but cannot seem to find the answer! I'm researching the Z32 and thinking of purchasing one some time over the spring, my question is in regards to the roof of the cars? Looking through auto-trader, they all seem to have a removable roof? T-Bar I believe it's called, is this a standard, are are there models out there with a proper hard top? Thanks for any help in advance. Wayne

Hi, I am having idle problems whenever I go to slow down and stop the car. The car keeps trying to cut out and sometimes does. Its ok when first started but soon starts to play up :huh:. Has anyone got any idea on what the prob can be and how to sort it out...? Cheers Jay

It's that time of the year again folks. I'm looking to see if there is any interest in me running the F1 competition again this year? For all those who havent taken part before but are interested, here's a quick guide to how it works: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=1353196&postcount=1 Just add your name to the list. I'll leave this open until the wednesday before the the first race of the season in Bahrain on the 13th of March. 1. Shrek 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Just ordered new 02's from Zcentre, as im gonna go through the process of elimination. Now has anyone had theres changed and noticed an improvement in fuel range/ economy? if so how much? and secondly is this a DIY or specialist job to replace them?

Just watched this on youtube, i quite liked it! Some very nice zeds (including a lovely red 'vert), and a fair bit of driving, plus i even liked the music (which is trance - you have been warned) if you're having doubts about a zed not being for you, this'll change your mind! I'm pretty sure im going to drive my zed every day when its lighter for longer and a touch warmer - ive already started taking the long way round just for the hell of it :D

anybody out there who can create a custom 300zx theme for the z? or know how to do it ? cheers

gun metal grey in limehouse link tunnel tonight reg H13 cmt. very nice looking car couldn't see the driver as car was full of boxes lol:scooter::scooter:

Ive got an E46 M3 now, and im falling out of love with the zed. Its still not finished, and im lossing faith. How fast are they with 400BHP?

What a fiddly job!-especially when you've got hands like a bunch of Fyffes bananas:hammer: First off removed the Odo and corrected the mileage to the Kilometers on the car so all tallies up.... Started.... Chrome rings fitted, Gauges back together and wires fed........ All done with the right mileage showing-just hope they work now! LOL! The dimmer and inverter I'm going to stick behind the dash,use the cars dimmer instead. Soz for the crap pics-I really need a new Camera!:whistling:

Ok check out the pictures below, a small amount of rear damage resulted today in this zed been declared a total loss by the insurance co, yes I know why??? So H. reg UK manual TT one month from requiring a new MOT, tin worm done its usual damage and just over 100k on the clock, guess the offer from the insurance co? Jeff TT

I think I know the answer to this one, but thought it best to check, when changing the propshaft does the gearbox let any fluid out, will it need topping up afterwards? I'm thinking it won't, am I right? Cheers....

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About to put a second hand manual box in and new clutch got a few questions. Can you take box out with gearstick in place . Is there diffrent sendors on a uk box looks like a wire and plugs for external oil cooler [its a uk box going in]pipes are linked already. Can anyone recomend anything to clean the box with tried gunk bellhousing is hard to clean was going to try wonder wheels. Do standard pivot balls fail much on these cars i know theve been known to snap of on 200sxs.Is it worth getting one. thanks taff.:rockon:

If you are luckily enough to have electric passenger seat, but have a fault with the switch, trying to find a replacement is getting harder and harder. There is a solution, get hold of a working drivers switch, and it can be modified. You will need to remove the seat, and disconnect wiring underneath, remove the switch with a screwdriver (2 screws on outer casing, and 2 holding the metal plate inside the casing) You do not need to start messing about with the switch and controls, as opening it up, will release all the small ball bearings, which will no doubt run for cover under the carpet. You will see there are numbers of wires, each going to either the heaters,…

Guy's :hang: Before I take the plunge and sell my Z what do you think it is worth? Genuine UK 60k miles auto red 1 previous owner totally original, Full Service History every year by nissan Timing belts done when they should be. Looks almost as good as it was when it left the showroom. Taxed & Tested. My only comment would be that it could do with 2 new rear exhausts.

What oil pressure should be than engine is working on regular revs 900rmp ? My car is showing 32 psi than I revs its go to 90-100 psi. I think is something wrong with that.

Help please.. Will a 1991 auto twin turbo geatbox fit on a 1991 non turbo??:helpsmilie:

Ok folks done some reading of posts and no one has confirmed what parts are needed so i will as this looks like a nice challenge for me on the slickie and quite an easy job for me to do :) Check my list see whats missing Engine ECU would get upgraded ECU Loom wouldnt need as only difference is boost solenoids and just run with a boost controller instead exhaust downpipes intake to intercooler pipes intercoolers and mounts i understand that gearboxes are different and some grinding required intake pipes brake master cylinder i believe are different TT clutch larger oil cooler TT brakes maybe but mine are really good :) TT Radiator TT fuel pu…

1994 swb tt slickback, Wilson Road Huyton Liverpool @ around 4:00pm today, my son didn't tell me what colour.

Rear crank oil seal The genuine only parts debate is one that we see proven daily as correct, not least with gaskets and seals. One area we deal with often is rear crank seal, as the gearbox requires removal for this it is often outside many owners abilities by virtue of lack of facilities etc. Lately we have seen a trend with new or nearly new seals leaking and in almost all cases these are non genuine parts. Not often we have time to photo this particular issue but an opportunity came up today and you can see in the pictures below the different shape and size between non and genuine crank seals. What you cannot see is the feel of the materials used …