General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Went to the petrol station yesterday and I had some trouble opening the flap.... Is there a way of tightening the wire as it feels as though it's just stretched over time?

Hey guys. Is this all I need to install the directional blower?

just been on Z32 wiki for a look and a message popped up that the site is closing down! thats alot of info about the Z32 going to disappear! :sad: dan.

Simon's "Baja" post reminded me of this gem which appeared on TT.net. If you can stand over 7 minutes of this stuff.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUV2HJd7ihM

Moron cuts off the back end of a clean 300zx claiming to be making a baja Z. :lol: The levels of mongaloidary are waaayyyy off the scale.

Hi, can anyone advise where to Purchase a complete Brake caliper rebuild kit, including pistons, Thanks Sayers

A bit of a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone (who is based in the Soth)is going near Bradford in the next couple of weeks, that could pick up a set of wheels for me? Willing to cover any costs etc

Apparently a Datsun Z car - assume it'll be a 240.

Has anyone had a slightly squeaky or noisy slip ring/squib? Mine has a very slightly squeak at 3/4 turn and continues from the same spot at the next turn. I assume it's the slip ring as it sounds like it's plastic squeaking against plastic. Has anyone had similar and used a bit of lube to quieten? I'd imagine a small blob of PTFE grease would cure it, but could it be anything else?

Had my car in for timing belt and related parts, track down a boost leak and general check over. While it was there, I also managed to visit the Haynes museum and Funkysi before picking up the next day. All good. Thanks Jim.

When you park at work and can't stop looking at your car! [emoji38] Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk

Caught a glimpse of a 300zx whilst watching Goblin Garage today. Familiar to anyone?

On to the next stage of sorting the blue wide arch out. The central locking. This has 2 issues, not sure they'd be related at all but thoughts on both would be awesome if anyone can help. 1. When using the alarm fob, it's like it's the wrong way round. So when you turn the car off and set the alarm on, the door is unlocked, so I still have to then use the key to lock it and have the alarm on. Likewise, to start the car, the alarm fob has the door locked. Could this be something silly like 2 wires round the wrong way somewhere? 2. The passenger door does not lock or open with the central locking. This is both from the alarm fob and also doesn't do anythin…

Need new full exhaust- where are they available- any recommendations for upgrade but only sensible ones- don't want two dustbins at the back!!

So I followed the last few days of threads about traders and fees and now the contribution section. Called me old fashioned ( please do I am proud to be a grown up ) but this is becoming sureal, I don't get it, this is the thin end of the wedge for the forum credibility surely? I thought the 300zx forum / club had more about it than to resort to allowing the members subscribing and then donating to keep traders on board. Just my take on it of course but all appears a bit unseemly.. Jeff

There was an article in the paper yesterday regarding the new bands for the taxation on cars, l did not read all of it but it sounds as though Z owners could be in for a nice 'shock'. Basically apart from pure electric vehicles, all other vehicles will pay road tax even those currently rated at '0' now. An example given showed a 5.3 litre Mustang currently paying £480 a year road tax being reduced to £140 a year.!!! Surely this must mean that Zeds will be similarly reduced and down to £140 per year. Fingers crossed, something good may be coming our way.

I don't use my 300 very much in the winter months but the last 3 times I have been out for a spin the hicas light stays on for a minute or 2 then goes out ,I have checked all fluids put all looks as it always does. Anyone have any ideas or is it nothing to worry about?

Yesterday I was given a present from an old Nissan tech I know, as it was being thrown away with some old stock and he kindly rescued it for me instead......:clap::biggrin::clap: Unfortunately it was the only Z old stock being binned!..... lol

Hi Guys What engine oil filters are you using as Nissan OEM only seems available in US? Thanks Martin

Hey guys, sadly ran into another hopefully small issue with my 300zx. Came to start it this morning and I'm met with nothing but clunky clicking noise. It's been sat over the weekend and last run last week with no issues or problems. I took a quick video to give a better indication (: After speaking with a few friends think it could be a faulty starter motor ?

Anybody know a good engineering company that can do Ultrasonic Cleaning of parts ? Not bothered where they are in the UK but need to be reliable.

Having MOT'd mine on Friday, I took it to the rallying at Goodwood on Saturday, pulled through Chichester Maccas on the way home and lo and behold, another one! Couldn't go full sad git and park next to it unfortunately but looked clean, and the wheels do tickle my fancy. Auto, and couldn't tell if turbo or nae, too dark to see the instruments and couldn't tell if it had intercoolers. I like to think there were some confused locals not believing their luck at seeing two superb rare Japanese performance cars in one place. Or not.

Ok so I’m watching American Pie 2 and I’m sure there’s a red convertible 300 driving in the background as the lads look at a flyer for college workers. So where else have you spotted hidden 300s?

I've been reminding myself how involved these cars are to work on! Still, turned out nice in the end: Some serious hours have gone into this! :)

Need to replace them. What's best to get? These kind of things or stock (part numbers would be awesome from any of you smart people) https://frsport.com/?target=products&product_id=15339&currency=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9rmM4L-W2QIV5BXTCh3hPwtHEAQYASABEgJnHvD_BwE