General Discussions - 300ZX Related

OK guys, i know this has been done to death but i did a search and for some reason brought up just about every thread ever created and nowt to do with insurance. The problem is that i recieved my renewal today from MCE who i have used for years and the quote was not a kick in the ass of £900?? I'm 32, have driven since i was 18 have had no accidents, no claims and 14 years no claims bonus? this seems extorsionate so i did a "Compare the Market" and the cheapest it came up with was over £900?? It's a 1995 N/A too? not a turbo in site. Anyone recommend a good company? Numbers would be appreciated. Cheers Peter

Hi folks, Really enjoying the Zed at the moment, but being a pessimist I can't help but think huge expense is looming just around the corner.. Car has done about 70 thou miles now and smokes once its been stood a week or so. I know there could be plenty of other reasons for the smoke, but I'm already assuming the worst while hoping for the best.. Irrespectively, the turbos will have had enough eventually (I also think the boost has been tweaked on my motor judging by the performance - so maybe sooner than later), so where do I start thinking about their replacement? I'm pretty confident that they'll last until I stow the car away for winter, but I may be asking …

Evenin all, Just got back from a bit of a blast tonight, while the turbo timer was running down the engine was idling at about 1300rpm. Also noticed it when i was waiting at some traffic lights just befor i got back. Tried blipping the throttle to help it settle, but stayed at a constant 1300ish Any ideas? Checked the throttle springs, but not long since i WD40'd em...

I have just been lucky enough to secure a manual conversion kit for my slicktop :gunsmilie: I now need to source a clutch to go with it (and someone to fit it), i will be looking to keep power pretty much standard for now :wink: So i am hoping for some advice/recommendations as to which clutch i should go for? I have been advised to look for an uprated n/a clutch. Any advice is greatly appreciated as it's all beyond me. I just like the way it looks and how it goes!! Thanks in advance.

Hi, Just got a rack to remove my hicas, have seen a kit on z1 with a solenoid bypass thingy... (sorry not sure of correct word) Seems to be a popular thing to do on here so was wondering what anyone has used to connect the 2 fluid pipes together, really wanna get this done as the hicas is pissing me off, i'm sure theres a problem with it so i just want to get rid. Thanks in advance guys, had my car off the road all year trying to sort it just this and a few odds and sods and i'll be ready for action again woop woop

So I need to buy some servicable goods for my zed, namely some rear pads, some brake hoses, some wiper blades & what not, anybody got any preferred quality parts providers that they could recommend?

just spent a couple of hours installing my new led fogs that i got off zedwizz. what a difference they make to the rear end . they are a really good bit of kit . highly recommended.

after some "propper" diagnosis my local performance garage has informed me that i need a new det sensor and wiring lume (allthough i told them this when i dropped it off). they're still taking the piss a bit on getting me a quote, however they did say it would take a full day, so i'm estimating about £600 all in. anyone else had one changed at a garage? or is it a do doable job on a drive?

just looking around and found this.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-REAR-TAIL-LIGHTS-COMPLETE-/270617705520?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f02127c30 Class.... "THERE IS FEW HAIR LINE CRACKS AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PIC BUT THERE IS NO WATER LEAKS AT ALL, STILL USEABLE." ... not exactly the best grammar.. LOL.... they are rough as dogs nads.... and cracks... :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: "hair line", maybe viewed from outer space..... Like the firkin Grand Canyon... they don't leak!!! yeah right as long as you keep them dry... and to top it off he's hidden the buyers... that always ring alarm bells for me, why …

Hi All, When I depress the clutch it drains all the fluid. Therefore, I am shortly going to replace the master and slave clutch cylinder and fit a braided clutch line. Does anyone know how difficult it is to access the cylinders? Is there anything else that I should change/uprate whilst doing this? Many thanks in advance, Tom

Just want to say a huge thanks to a few members. First off is shrek, fantastic guy and finally got to meet him tonight, great meeting him aswell. He collected the 99spec front bumper for me from Newcastle. Also jaikai, lee Pmd me to let me know about the bumper as I actually hadn't noticed it. Ck300z for getting me a new front fog and a spot on price. Thanks a lot guys, keeps u going with these cars when u meet genuine members who actually care about helping others etc.

Hi all how hard is it to fit an apexi electronic boost controller And is the harness the same for all cars or will I have to buy that separately. Cheers

2 Zeds in 2 days, this one was parked outside pizza express in Chippenham town centre. Was it you?

after returning from my epic 3000 mile trek to spain with relatively no problems i drove the car onto ferry, all ok. When i started car to drive off ferry and into slow moving traffic there was loads of blue smoke out of left side exhaust that had a burnt smell, once car had got on the motorway it seemed ok break it to me gently please Paul.

Pulling out of LIDL at Catterick today around 3pm. didnt get the Reg.

Hi all, just noticing little things the more I drive my Z, When I hit the loud pedal with moderate force I get a distinct smell of either burning oil or half burnt petrol, im not really sure which.. but my main issue, is, why can I smell it?? where would likely gaps be from engine bay or exhaust? is it possible its coming through the air inlets? and on top of that, whats the best thing to do to fix the issue in the first place? is it possibly a sticky injector or something so its running richer than it should? i've given it a bit of a rev with the bonnet up and cant seem to smell it then... which makes me think exhaust..?? I really dont know.. anybody elses Z smell …

Hi guy,s, Took the z to the bodyshop today to have my Bomex front bumper fitted and also the rare Border rear spoiler fitted along with spraying the cambelt covers and engine bay skins. Come in Si lol, you have been waiting for this a longgggggggg time haha. Cant wait to see the end result Cheerz Chris

guys, zed had been rattling (topend it seemed) , anyway it just died last wednesday, its at a local garage who say ive got a siezed cam no prices given yet to sort prob, ( garage is macdonald racing) this garage specialises in restoring old morgans so there not that familiar with zeds do you think i should just get an engine swap from jeff at zedworld or does any of the northern guys know where i can get this done cheers

Spotted by my g/f. Using the sports hall / gym at Brinkburn. Monday night.

As above really folks, does anyone know of any good, cheap silicone pipe suppliers? I need a couple of elbows/joining pipes, etc. Cheers :D

All set to fit my Apexi on a N/A auto, and am confused as to what to do with the original pipework. I was all set to cap the pipework on either side where it used to fit into the air box, but upon investigation it looks like there is a branch off of these intake pipes that goes directly into the pipework AFTER the airbox. As I see this, it appears that fresh, unfiltered air is by-passing the airfilter. Is this correct or am I just have a blonde day (or week?). Anyway's, what the heck should I do with the original pipework if anything?

Anyone know what the import duty is likely to be on a clutch from Z1? Total cost including shipping is a little under $700. Need to buy one soon and just pricing up the options of getting it from Z1 (again) or from Smithys....unless anyone knows of anywhere else? Obviously local would be better in case things go wrong...as it did with my last clutch from z1!

So far John dixon ecu and boost jets complete from turbos de cat and stillen single outlet, K&N filter, So would i benefit changing the injectors and why, how much etc, and what else can i do to upgrade. tt auto

My UK Z already has black leather seats. I want to have the seats retrimmed in leather and possibly the material on the doors/dash done also. I just want them done in plain black in a good quality leather... ...what do you think I should be paying? Thanks guys, Dan

Anyone going?-would be good to catch up!:cool3: