General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm about to have a re-spray done, and the workshop has asked a number of questions which could make the difference between a great job and a bad one. One of the key activities to a good job is to obviously remove as many bits and pieces as possible so here goes: 1. The black horizontal strips on the windows. How easy are these to remove? Are there any special clips that hold them in place and is there a special technique to ensure that they do not snap? Can the clips be re-used? If not, where could I get replacements from? Also, can new strips be bought and how much? 2. Scuttles below the windscreen. Is there an alternative to re-spraying them as m…

Here's the web site of the people that did my alloys mate. As I said, they're just round the corner from me and they do 3piece split rims. http://www.wheelgenie.co.uk/

Hi guys, Managed to get a consult reader and the free software. Not sure how to use it really, but hooked it up to me car, got the screen shots of the car idle on cold start idle, warm idle and then warm idle after adjusting the idle time... it said it was out and made the car idle way past the green ok bar on the software, so adjusted it accordingly, then done a screen rip after it was done....... Can someone help and tell me if my car is ill? I also noted my o2 reading was moving quite a bit on warm idle instead of looking stable. Is this normal? Here are the pics with info for diagnosis :- IDLE COLD AFTER START (AND BEFORE IDLE SET W…

Just found this will do mine soon. http://www.makemilk.com/pic_hosting/s1495/diy/t25_rebuild/

Ive removed the 4 8mm nuts each side and two in the centre. But it wont budge. Ive tapped the bolts with a hammer but no joy. Whats the trick here.

Right then, Went out for a run a week or so ago and just pulling out of a T--junction, the steering went very heavy (unassisted) for a brief moment. Then all was fine again. Went for another run yesterday (about an hour) and when I was reversing onto my drive when i got back, the power steering went again. Only this time it didn't come back to life again. Parked the car up, checked the fluid level and visible connections - all fine. Scratched my head for a bit, started it up - all fine again. Spookily I had exactly the same problem with my R32, which eventually went and never came back. Am I about to loose my pump - any suggestions. Cheers

Hi Guys, this is a fairly common problem on these cars. I have a light steering wheel shake under braking. It occurs at any speed and under any load of braking. It seems more noticable under light braking at around 30/40mph. Had this problem on/off since buying the car. I have changed:- The rack bushes ARB bushes Droplinks Tension rod bushes (new OEM's) Brakes (brand new K-sport 330mm kit) Track rod ends. Took my car to a garage this morning who put the car on shaker plates, but couldn't find any play said suspension was all ok. Put the car on the brake rollers and said was a slight inbalance, but the rears were worse. He suggested getting the dis…

ive been using normal unleaded for the last well year i spose. probally about 2.5k miles. just read through some old posts explaining dont ever do it its bad for your engine due to pinking! ooops! it drove so much better when i threw some superunleaded in today. i wonder hopw many others have been doing this not knowing

I had driven my Z for approx 20 miles today before stopping at a set of lights, as soon as I had stopped I noticed lots of smoke blowing past me, it was coming out of the exhaust. It was quite a substantial amount - enough to make me close my window as it began to come inside the car, it soon cleared and by the time the lights changed it was completely clear and didnt smoke again for the rest of the journey... The smoke smelt, but I dont recall it being very blue in colour. Although it did all happen quite quick as I wasnt expecting it. Is this a sign of poor turbo seals? or something else? What options have i got? Thanks guys, Dan

Looking into replacing my tubular manifolds with cast ones, but a little confused on which is the best. AMS seem to be a cheap copy of the Mike Smith ones is this correct and if so would you stay clear of them, and buy the more expensive MS ones? what you peeps reckon? Engine coming out again, and this time its going back in to stay:taz: Dave

Just wanted to say a big thank you to John Dixon, whos been helping me with the next part of finishing my car off, the engine management and tuning. Went round to Johns a few weekends ago, for a trial fitment and prep the car ready for tuning, John spent a good day working on the car. The other Monday, set off early, picked up John near Coventry and drove over to Emerald. Unfortunately time wasnt on our side so didnt get the car mapped that day. Left Emerald in an old battered Rover leaving the car behind. Headed to Emerald today to pick up the car and then drove back to Johns to finish off the install and tidy things up. Car drives superb, think im st…

as it says given a generous budget what would be your perfect zed to start it off here is mine swb targa no body mods really, all exterior bits like spoiler, antenna, rear wiper removed escort racing front bumper, twinz rear, very subtle skirts. painted gloss black body dipped and coated to stop all rust wheels- 18" bbs lm gt4 9" front 11" rear engine- would have to be a v8, probably a twin turbo vq45 or chevy ls7 and a nice 6 speed transmission. suspension- nitron coilovers fully adjustable arms etc all chromed/painted. new bolts everywhere. fully setup by a pro of course interior- recaros in black leather/gray alcantara with dash…

does any body know whether the anti roll bar bushes from other nissan models will fit the zed . cheers andy

I saw these rear kits on some forum and literally felt in love specially with the black one; I´m not sure if it´s Strosek; don´t look like to 2 me..but was wondering if someone knew exactly the Kit; and where to buy it and get it installed? for wot it looks like I might have to remove the spoiler? or perhaps it could be kept also..while installing it? Anywhere in the UK who could probably sell it and install it?

Seeing this pic today showing the boot light in a LWB, prompted me to ask the following Should my SWB have a light here? I don't even have cut out :confused1: Is it because the centre courtesy light in a shorty is supposed to light the boot with the blind down? Does a LWB have a courtesy light on both sides of boot? Thank you.

Hi Everyone lol!!!!! Can i ask for those who have bought things off me in the past can you post some pics up please, I would like to set up in my traders section for customer cars. It would give people a better idea of what looks good with what skirts and bumpers ect Just think it would be a cool idea and you get to show off your pide and joy. Any excuse to post a pic :wink: Dave :duffer:

Well bazzaJG i know it was you as i met ya, was nice to meet you bud, found out why my window stopped working, that box i was on about, was for my alarm, i caught it and unplugged it breaking the connection for the windows lol Lovely motor mate.

Hi peeps, Last week while on a long drive, I noticed my drive belt started to make noise and I thought may be it was water related problem. However following day I realised almost all the oil in the power steering pot has gone. My question is - could this be just a leakage from the pipe or is it the steering pump? I tried to trace the leak point and it's around where the main pipe from reserviour pot joined the steering pump - very difficult to reach. Would I be needing another pump or just find a way to tighten the pipe from point of leakage? BTW car still steer easy like before - not stiff at all thanks Ade

Can anyone recommend a decent courier? Anyone got a rough idea of the cost of getting 2 wheels from devon to the midlands?

On the back of a wagon, anybody?

Is it possible to wire my folding mirrors into my alarm. at the moment if my windows are down and i walk away from the car, when i press the remote to lock it, the windows do them selves up. was just wondering if there was a way to patch into the wiring that achieves this, to also fold the mirrors in as well?

Just wondering if anybody has come across this setup before. This is an ATL fuel cell that was previously fitted to a Cosworth rally car. I bought it a while back and am in the process of fitting it and plumbing everything in (hence the hole where my 'Z' used to have a boot floor) The company ran a twin Facet lifter pump set up running to a large fuel filter. This 'I believe' filtered fuel to the primary Bosch 044 fuel pump which ran to a primary high flow fuel filter/FPR etc. The vent hose was cut whilst the cell was being removed from the previous car, as was a second hose that runs from the initial fuel filter. Any suggestions where to run the …

Hey all I currently have an apex avcr to fit but am wondering ifs it's worth changing for a profec b2. Any suggestions or recommendations please Thanks Craig

Finished off the sill repair and de-scabbed both sides, Then re-stonechipped the sills, While that was drying I took the old exhaust off ready for the shiny cat back japspeed one-the old one is well knackered! Before fitting the new 'zorst the underside was Shultzed, The I fitted the new system,just a note that I was well impressed with this,straight on only the slightest tweak to get the tailpipes level! The sills then got a coat of base from a rattle can, Then laquered-color match is quite good for an aerosol!:smartass: More as it happens folks!:hammer:

Just bought a 91' N/A Fairlady and the central locking does not work. The drivers side lock just feels broken and you cannot lock it from the outer door as the key just spins??? Will I need to replace the whole mechanism? The passenger side still locks though....