General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Looking at options as I know lights are bad http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XENON-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-NISSAN-300ZX-H3-/310213954935?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483a314d77

Does anyone make an alloy crank pulley? I don't want an under-drive one, i'm after a lighter direct replacement. Cheers Dave

First off, Hi to you all (this being my first thread!) There seems to be a lot of Knowledge :helpsmilie: and bad jokes :devil: on this forum and long may it continue. I was just curious - does anyone have a Toad key fob with the 4 buttons? Mine has v.faded print on the bottom 2 (open/close)and pressing one of the smaller top ones allows ignition after delay I have found. Yet I suspect there's more to learn...any thoughts?

I'm in two minds whether to spend money repairing my Zed or just sell it and buy one in better condition. As it stands, my car need a repair tto he rear quarter (big big rust patch), rust patch under fuel filler, petrol tank straps, tension rod bushes, front and rear bumpers need replacing, plenum bypass due to water leak. in addition to the repairs i want 99spec front bumper and other bodykit bits, interior refurb, respray in different colour, new wheels. So really i'm looking at spendin about 4-5K fixing my Zed up, or 4-5k to buy a better one. What would you do???

Bit of a strange one, since I have had the car the front bumper looks like a different colour to the rest of the car. Is this normal as the bumper is a different material to the main body of the car or has it more than likely been sprayed before but with a poor colour match. The bumper seems to be more of a matt type of finish compared to the rest of the car. [ATTACH]57864[/ATTACH]

Does anyone know this chap? He is the previous owner of my Zed. I believe it used to be in the club Reg. G176BJO Black TT LWB

After suggesting this stuff in this thread I thought I might post a few pics of my handywork. Before I started. Step one was to take all the lights (except headlights) out and give them a good scrub before going at them with the kit. A few comparisons for your delectation. How it looks from a short distance. The finished product. Headlights were done in situ.

Im not normally one for posts like this but after the last few days i cant contain my rant any longer,Ive taken an engine in from a guy who recently parted with 5k to a now defunct Wiltshire based zed specialist.He waited 8 months to get it back and it lasted 700 miles before it developed a rattle.The problem was soon apparent after i got the sump off,no 3 main bearing has seized and welded itself to the crankshaft,so the block and crank is scrap as its ground the cradle and block away.Told the guy i could rebuild the internals into a good s,hand block to save him money.Well stripped most of it tonight and what i found boiled my piss.Re used inlet and plenum gaskets poope…

Evening all, Just got in after taking my zed out for a drive after storing over the winter...and what a buzz..the sound of the engine and turbos reminds me of why i bought her in the first place!!! However, when driving here home and allowing her to cool down..i noticed at idle she was sitting just under 2000revs. (usually it would be just under 1k) I opened the bonnet to see any basic signs as of why this could be...and i noticed one out of the 2 accelerator cables has a bit of slack(just get your finger under it) where as the other is tight. Could this be the reason?... and how would I go about sorting it? Thanks.

Hey guys, before say anything else. . . . Happy new year to you all! I've been meaning to upgrade to some brighter headlights for ages! Can somone please tell me where I can find maybe 4000k? ? ? The Z originals are about the same as three candles, & now one has popped it's give me a kick up the back side to sort it out!

No longer have car

Hi, My manifolds and turbos are ceramic coated to absorb the high temps. Do you think it will be a good idea to have the down pipes treated as well or just a waste of time? I did wrap them but by doing this it lead to fitting problems. What do you think guys?

Does anyone know what size or where I can get one of the sockets with the slit up the side for removing the O2 sensors guys? :online2long:

Is it possible to fit these elbows with the car on a lifter and the gearbox removed, or is it an engine out jobby? http://www.japspeed.co.uk/Nissan-300ZX/Exhausts-and-Manifolds/Nissan-300ZX-Turbo-Decat-Downpipes/p-18-72-248/

Is this Tizers old car? sure looks like it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-TWIN-TURBO-/200565394735?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2eb2a10d2f

Hello Folks, Im on the verge of getting my next Zed but the interia looks a bit worn, anyone got any idea how much a full referb would cost?? I.E both front seats and rear and possibly carpets?

As above, i've just baked my lights and de-tangoed them. Forgot i'd need coloured lamps!! A liknk would be much appreciated :thumbup1:

I finaly got a quote to get rid of my grey tweed, its just the dash doors, centre and rear quarters (no seats) in red leather, he thinks about £750 all in, thinks it'll take 3 days, but he can't fit me in till the back end of Febuary. Seen as though i have never had a car retrimed before i have no idea if this is a reasonable price. so if anyone has had it done would you mind sharing prices? Chears.

Hi Jo can you contact me ref callipers have attached contact details on your thred few bits for sale Simon

hey there, is anyone going to this? will there be a club stand? cheers guys http://www.risingsuncarshow.co.uk/

Hi Guys All wiring of new electrical components now complete. just got the main task of installing and wiring the following :- 7" lilliput motorised in dash touchscreen monitor 1.5Ghz carputer Amp (yet to buy) I have purchased a complete Autoleads wiring pack. My first task is to get a power feed from the battery to the rear of the car. Wondering is it ok to track the thick (35 mm2) cable under the car, laying it in the brake pipe plastic tray? or should i lay it in the car. I have purchased a complete car Dynamat pack. Do i apply this before or after cabling? I was looking at buying a good 5 channel amp like below http://www.caraudiocentre.…

I have some crappy cobra imobilizer / alarm fitted and its hit and miss if I can ever start the car. Right now it wont start. How do you disconnect it, bypass the whole thing.

I've got my plenum off at the moment, just wondering what would happen if I was to cut and cap the EGR pipes that go to the plenum? (and put blanks on the plenum of course) The slenoid isn't plugged in, never has been, I'm planning on having a go at removing the EGR when I drop the gearbox to replace the crank oil seal (car will be on a lift, thinking it might be possible)... What do ya reckon?

For a Z:D, I have driven about everything, but nothing floats my boat or does my bloody head in more than a Z, I am seriously getting that urge i can tell you, why why why do these cars do this to us.:confused: Have we a few less brain cells or do we realise what bloody good bang for the buck they are:cool3: Tony

Hi does anyone know the diameter of the steering rod in the engine bay? Connects to the knuckle that is attached to the rack Thanks dan