General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I would like to introduce Mark Dodd, owner of the GTR-Registry.com website. One of the things that Mark has done is to reverse engineer the Nissan FAST database to produce complete data listings by VIN of car models held in the FAST database. As far as I am aware this has not been done before (http://gtr-registry.com/). I'm delighted to say that this has now been extended to include all the Z32s manufactured for the UK and European markets: http://gtr-registry.com/en-300zx-z32-uk-europe.php Total numbers manufactured by market (RHD/LHD), transmission type (manual or auto) and paint colour are available. (The little plus symbols on the left hand si…

After a little advice guys. Had new clutch fitted last week put her in for an MOT on Monday, passed on everything but Anti-Lock light on. It wasn't before it went in, just need some idea of where to start looking. he garage have put a data logger on it but confused I think. Is there anywhere to find a list of codes from, mines an Import so don't know if that's why theyre not having any luck with any codes. Thanks in advance for any help Darren

Took the old girl out for a run tonight as it was cold but dry,noticed after 10'or so minutes...temperature up to normal but when I stopped at the lights it was blowing cold air,then set of and it was fine blowing warm air again...stopped at the lights again a few hundred yards then it was blowing cold again!! Set of again same thing went warm again,after a good 20 minutes driving it went fine blowing warm all the time, I'll take it for another run tomorrow see if it happens again.

Howdie UK folks:) I´m actually thinking into upgrading the stock Z car radio with some new Coral.Indiana line speakers as well as this radio: Does anyone has this receiver? basically I am looking for something that will work out fine with Iphone in order to catch up via bluetooth good stations back in the states with my VPN. Reason I am asking is because someone mentioned that this model works super with Android but with OS is not so good. Would appreciate some advice on audio system experts. Thank you

I’m hoping to get the front bumper off this week to remove the mesh that’s been fitted to it. Is it a straight forwarded job, any tricky screws and should I start at a specific point? Cheers, Chris.

I have Bought my 300ZX last year and i looking for do a big maintance. I found a strange VTC like raddle sound, and i am 99% sure that it is my Timing belt tensioner, after seen this movie : , and i was looking to get this kit : https://frsport.com/FRSPORT-1291-OEM-Timing-Belt-Kit-Nissan-Z32-300zx-VG30DETT-90-93_p_12988.html What should i also do ?, i have replaced valve cover gasket and the Throttle gaskets, but my car has driven 235.000km ( 146000 miles ). What about the Oil Pump ?

Quite possibly!! I can see no reason why not.... :thumbup:

Hi Can anyone recommend a supplier in UK for Brand new door and T top Rubber Seals. Ideally in South or with a mail order service. Many Thanks. Simon

I'm currently debating doing away with my boot spoiler and going wingless. What are peoples' thoughts please? I know that, arguably, the SWB is the better suited platform for this anyway. Just wondered what others' thoughts might be... :)

So, I've been here for years now and have seen many zeds come and go. Some of my favourites being here in the northeast. Anyway, I thoughts I'd make a thread about old favourite to try and drum up some interest. So, what are your old favourites and where are they now if you know. The Fridge: So this was owned by PaulG who put the kit on and painted the car himself in his garage. Shockingly, I remember FunkySi saying he quite liked the car. I personally loved it, veilside Supra spoiler and all. The car sold sold to someone abroad, initially having a wheel change and the spoiler removed before having a complete new colour and look.

Well, it's my own fault for not addressing it when I first noticed the paint bubbles :crying: the great killer of 300zx's everywhere has taken hold of my rear sills and subsequently caused her to fail the mot. I've found a local garage that will repair the sills, if I supply the panels, for £300, but thats on the condition they don't find the rot has gone too far. Does that sound about right price wise? On the other hand I could get myself a mig welder and have a bash at it myself, although I'm scared I'll bugger it up and be left in a worse position than I started in. I really don't want to have to resort to breaking the car for parts, she's only an n/a auto, …

Has anybody come across the new rules starting in May this year, aftermarket HID lamps will be a rejection in a lamp not designed too run them originally.Bit of a PITA if your testers cute and knows they should not be fitted and fails the car.

Just reminiscing & wondering if anyone on here knows of or still has my 1st Zed? a 96 midnight purple n/a P503 WMJ Checked the gov website it's SORN'd & last tax 2011...... Sold it to Jack a member on here but I think he sold it on, wish I'd never let her get go even if she has been replaced twice.....

Im doing timing belt sarveic soon so my tuner ask me to adjust my jun came gears 2+ intake only is that coz a rough idle Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk

Water is coming out as fast as its going in, we've got the z on a ramp and from looking underneath it seams to be coming from the gearbox bell housing, thoughts to it being the core plug behind the fly wheel. What are the chances of it being that is there any more water pipes that we have missed near by to this area.

Hi guys After reading some of the great rebuild threads I feel inspired to refurbish the underside of my car. Current it's not in a bad state, in fact Jim told me it was clean however I want better. I could by new but it seems that the grade of the finish from new isn't up to much. So what I'm hoping for from those of you that have done this is a list of parts that I can get stove enamelled. You might say that I could just pull off what I've got on my car BUT I've not got the time, space nor knowledge to do this so I'm hoping to prep a load of parts for Jimmer to fit next time I visit him. :wink: Forgot to say it's for a UK twin turbo manual LWB. Cheers,…

Does anyone know any of the proper names of the various cloths used in the Z32 throughout the production run...? I'm not talking "Tweed" or "Velour" here - I mean the actual names that Nissan use to identify the different fabrics used. I'm hoping Andrew or Funky (or other old skoolers) will be able to help with this one :)

Has anyone deleted their clutch booster ??

Thinking about renewing these as they're still the originals as part of preventative maintenance when my car goes in to Jimmer's for the clutch and flywheel upgrade. I have heard they occasionally fail? I believe when they fail, they can make the system wheeze a little when off-throttling. Has anyone else experienced this?

Is there a general rule-of-thumb equation to roughly how much ride height will affect camber on the Z32? Appreciate it's not very scientific as the true values will only come out via full alignment, I'm just looking at various after market suspension components and their limitations.

Caught a glimpse of a nice Blue Zed earlier this week on Brandon road Coventry. Headed down Herald way, Pro tune by any chance?

Hi iwant to delete my spoiler This part will fit my car is it direct fit Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk

So I am on the look out for a Z32 project. My only requirements are that it is a manual twin turbo, not bothered about wheelbase, not bothered about colour and condition I am flexible. I don't want an absolute rat but don't mind a little bit of rot or paint. Doesn't have to have an MOT either but I wont pay silly money for one without. So please let me know if you have anything

In the link below is an article (American) about the best Nissan Z and I will let you read it before I give my thoughts :) https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/which-nissan-z-car-best/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Which+Nissan+Z-Car+Is+Best%3F&utm_campaign=GRMMonthly

So I need to replace the tyres on my 300 and while I'm at it I might as well give the wheels a refurb while the tyres are off. I thought I'd get the opinions of you guys to see what you would do. I've had black chrome before and a bright silver and I've like both those colours. I'm toying with the idea of the oil slick look. Oh and before anyone points out that I'm meant to be returning to standard, sticking the standard wheels against that paint job would look terrible in my opinion and I'm not doing the paint until the rest of the car is finished. :wink: