General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Once fitted and have run car with fmic the other day i had to take off a pipe from the fmic and found surface water in the intake is that normal condinsation and means its doing its job?

I've had a few turbocharged cars over the years, and the 300zx is certainly the quietest when it comes to turbos spooling up. I'm assuming their location and maybe size doesn't really help, but is there anything that can be done to make it louder? My mate said that on his 200sx he got some large bore copper pipe and put it somewhere on the system replacing a rubber pipe (cant remember where!) and the noise echoed through and sounded great. Do you think thats something that can be done on a Z? or am I just being stupid? :online2long:

Hi, Well operation zed rebuild is moving forwards now (check out my link in my sig) & am having the sills replaced & a full respray. The main thing I am considering is some side skirts - what do you think, yes or no as am undecided (I know its personal preference!). My car styling is fairly stock & would like to keep it that way, so if any I would only choose some subtle looking ones (no comments like "da zed lookz well wikid wiv some vileside skirtz on it, I is only 13 and a half but is gonna get a zed when I is 17 n dey are da bomb on it, innit"!!) Any pics of some subtle ones - how about with door fill panels to match?! Also conside…

Hi Guys - Recently the aircon seems to have been doing some strange things. It had been working perfectly up to this point. It started early yesterday morning when it would only seem to pump out cold air (even though I was trying to warm the car) then there was a sudden gush of condensation/steam over the windscreen and the engine temp gauge shot right up so I pulled over straight away. I let the car rest for two minutes and started up again and everything seemed to be working normally. But since then I have noticed it is taking ages to get cold and there seems to be a slightly musty/damp odour in the car all the time. Also I have seen that the passenger foot…

Bit of advice please. I've been speaking with TEIN US and TEIN UK and neither can supply inner and outer tie rod ends for my Z32. I know that SPL in the US offer SPL outers with TEIN Z33 inners that 'should' fit but I don't know of anybody in the UK who has these fitted (anybody??) I've just come across another company in the States called 'Wicked Tuning' who supply parts for a few of the teams competing in D1. Does anybody have parts fitted to their 'Z's from Wicked Tuning? or can anybody advise on whether they are a decent brand or not? Their website looks pretty good but I just wanted to check before shelling out a load of cash on importin…

I've got some on the way for my Z... but I know as much about coilovers as I do about special edition novas from 1986... :confused1: So I wondered if anyone has had any experience with the aforementioned coilovers? thanks guyz :wheelchair:

Anyone know anything about Triumph Dolomites? This is my Question to you! I have had my 300 a long time now (3years this month) and i am getting abit bored of it now i must say! Parts are stupidly expensive and i find i can only do normal mechanical tasks whereas on our cars at work i have the confidence to do more and more (rebuilt an engine and changing gearboxes which seems to becoming an almost weekly thing) I feel i will be selling up soon once i get round to touching up the interior and getting its new mot this week. So i have been on the prowl so to speak for a groovy RWD car with a budget of MAX 3k (although im certain i can get 3500+ for mine) and i jus…

need space and so need to move engine oil cooler but the oil feed on the standard uk tt the oil feed comes from the bottom of the cooler and the pipe goes up 8" from the bootom to the top on inlet and outlet my question is can i recolate the oil cooler moving it up around 12" from were it was without causing any cooling problems.there will be much cooler where i want it to go but dont know if there is enough pressure at that hieght to keep the oil following?

Ok, i've bought some Koni shocks with Eibach springs from Toftdale on here so hoping to have them fitted next month. What other "cheap" parts are worth changing while the suspension is out? Garaged mentioned about new Bump stops or something but not being mechanically minded i haven't a clue. is it worth doing Droplinks and stuff and i'd also like to do the front bushes but these seem a bit pricey. Just thought i'd get as many little things done while the suspension is out. Any help / eBay links appreciated. :)

Time to change 4 tires on my Z, actually I wear four Yokohama Advant Sport, not to say they are bad but...I don´t really feel comfy with them on the drive..maybe is because my drive mostly is street drive and not racing...so some friends have told me to go for Bridgestone Potenza 050 they said they are very good and comfy...and some others also have mentioned me Yokohama A048, but I beleive this is a racing tire ..please wich one would you choose?? Bridgestone Potenza? or Yokohama?? Need some clues here Folks Cheers:oops:

I'm hoping to change all brakes on the zed frmo stock to R33 GTR calipers and discs this weekend with braided brakelines. Obviously will run through a flush of the oil as well and have been reading on here that dot 5.1 is probably the best candidate for replacing the old stuff. My question is....what's the difference between all the different brands? Is there any?? Had a quick squizz on ebay and there seems to be a fair bit of difference! Admittedly I forgot about the brake fluid so need to get my hands on stuff fairly swiftly as hoping to do the work on Sat... ...any links/advice/tips would be much appreciated!! Thanks all...

...there's no interior, e.g. no trim cards. The front two seats are in with seat belts, but the rear seats are out.

Seems to be a bit of a hot spot for Z32s!! :rockon: Dark blue metallic with black/charcoal multispoke non dish wheels. Again, I was behind an artic so you might not have seen me, but I did wave/gesticulate. I tried to catch you at the Aztec roundabout but some tit in a big Merc' Sprinter van didn't see me, (seems driving such a low car is a bit of an occupational hazard!!), and cut me up. You headed off up the A38.

Just bought a set of Crystal LED lights for the Z from America last week (10/06/2010) and they arrived today (14/06/2010) :shock: :clap: They are REALLY smart. not exactally '99 spec lights but the clarity in the lenses is outstanding. I'd highly recommend these if anyone is looking for some clear indicator lenses :) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120579088339&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Peter

Hi All, When i put my new lights in i'm looking to replace all my existing bulbs with LED bulbs. Looking to get these stop/tail lights off eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360162230672&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Anyone know if you can get them in Amber LEDs for the indicator bulbs? Cheers Peter

...................on the 2nd attempt :hyper::dance:took the z in for mot today considering i bought it with no mot it failed on a wiper blade and drivers side hand brake not working so quick dash home strip it down to find the handbrake had been previously stripped and put together wrong (the metal actuator bar was in wrong way round) rang the test centre who then had it straight back for retest, onlt prob i have is the rumble under the arse at 40mph think centre prop bearing is next job

Hi, I have tried the search but not had much luck. Anyway, I am in need of new turbos or a kit to rebuild mine. Does anyone know where I can get a kit or the best place to get new turbos, which ones and how much I can expect to pay? If I uprate the turbos is there much else I need to worry about apart from injectors - I already have FMIC, exhaust, induction. I am going to attempt to do this myself. My friend is a really good mechanic but has limited time so will turn to him to get myself unstuck if needed. I have read on the forum that it can be done without lifting the engine but not found any guides on this. If I do lift the engine …

Hello! I have this "small" problem... that is very bad now in summer. When driving i get a lot of hot air comming from behind stereo. I mean it makes the car very hot inside. Anyone has had this problem and can help me sort this out? Thanks!

it failed and its not as bad as i thought it was gonna be they never even mentioned the white smoke unless it behaved itself and didnt do it 1. offside rear brake light was off ( i checked em all the night before wot a crock) 2. offside rear steering rack gaiter split 3. nearside front brake pipe corroded 4. number plate is not the correct height ( cant beleive that 1 )

Just trying to get a handle on the name. Are all z32's called the Fairlady? Mine is a UK 1994 TT manual. Is that a 'Fairlady' too please.

Hello, all - it's been a long time but I've been offered another Z so it looks like I'll be getting my hands dirty again. Just a quick one - which turbo can you do with the engine in place and which can't? I'm thinking it's the left (passenger side) one that's a pain but I can't remember. Also is there anyone doing good deals on slightly larger turbo's these days? Typically I sold pretty much all my Z bits off at the end of last year as I couldn't see me using them. I kept seeping Z's that were either too pricey or complete wrecks so kind of gave up then this one pops up out of nowhere. :thumbup1:

Nice to have a chat its been a while matey how you doing .jaylox

Spotted a couple of nice Z's in Newport today (didn't have my camera on me though) There was a tidy red 'Z' reg 'M300...' parked up outside No Frills around 1'ish and then I spotted another black/dark grey parked up at the top of the hill just off Albert avenue/Church road in maindee it's been a while since I've seen another 'Z' in Newport, there used to be a red SWB parked just up the road from my parents house on Victoria avenue but haven't seen it for a year or so now, hope the guy hasn't sold it

Near Stony Stratford/Calverton, parked up on a grass verge. Anyone on here?

Parked a couple cars down from mine in the B & Q / tesco car park, paint work was gleaming.