General Discussions - 300ZX Related

After a bad year with car getting it back from "the garage " it's not moved from garage as so much wrong with it so have been thinking of getting rid of my car because don't know where to start the list goes on I have taken it out twice in local town and have some fluid leaks ,front bumper cracked front wings bent as front is so low it has creased wings,replace gauges and various scratches and to add to it I work in London all week ,so all stacked up against me ,how a holiday changes things so hopefully I'll get her back to how she was over the next few months and be able to do more than 260 miles I did last year .

Hello The gearbox in my LWB 1990 manual tt has a constant whine and at high revs can make a slightly more troubling noise. so ive been told bearings on the lathe shaft however taking it apart could reveal more. i was wondering if its cost effective to have it refurbished, keeping in mind the extent of the damage is yet unknown and how easy is it to source parts at reasonable prices as its an old gearbox? alternatively try to purchase a second hand gearbox, if anyone has one laying around i'd be very interested in buying it. thanks, Matt

Some may have noticed at shows I tend to install a show plate as I think it looks nicer without a registration and also more universal. I have also been known to take the Z out for a random drive to find a nice location for photos (yes I am a loser) and I normally carry a show plate in my boot. I’ve had a few different variants of the plate over the years: Recently I have recently been working on a new one. I’ve replicated the plate from the marketing photos used for the 99 spec cars (with a few choice scale changes). I haven’t made the final pieces yet but the prototypes are looking pretty good. The jury is s…

Can someone let me know if I were to replace non powered seats with a pair of powered ones, are the connections already there and just need hooking up or if not what are the options? Thanks all in advance

Bud your old zed is up for sale

Finally got these for me and the Mrs. Should come in handy now we're heading into the winter:)

Clearing out the attic and I found a large box that I had completely forgot about!

More pictures here: http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2621393/Slicktop-TT-Back-from-Paint.html

Here's one that may be a little tricky. Or I could be wrong. What's the weight of the TT engine. Trying to work out what the best Engine Stand is too buy. Thought I'd narrow it down a little by hopefully finding the weight of the engine. Cheers in advance guys. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay, i'm putting the drivers seat back in, but can i find where to put the small white connector that comes from the seat belt clicker thing.. were i not crazy from trying to get MultiMeters to work i would loose my mind... Thanks in advance.. Rich

I already know it was William as we already talked. But always fun for others to see who we see in the road and we all love a rolling shot. Mex

So seemingly my blitz ebc has packed up. It's an older style one with small knobs each side and the display in the middle. I want a direct replacement with the controller able to manage 1.5. Bar. Can anyone advise pls. I do not want to be cutting the loom etc etc again.

Hi. Where can I buy the two rubber pipes that run from the rear of the engine into the heater matrix. One of mine has split. Thanks Sayers

Well nearly, Not sure how but I think the left hand cam block has warped or damaged. Reassembled the block for the third time and when everything is torqued up the cams cease and can barely move. Now I know when times they are under pressure pushing on the lifters and springs but its so tight its ridiculous. The cam brackets are all in the correct order and its properly lubricated and the torque settings i'm getting from the manual. Looks like i'm gonna need two new top cylinder blocks. Now the question is - My zed is a series 4 and the top plenum along with the lower plenum are slightly different. Does that go for the blocks too…

Hello, Thought I joined this ages ago havent nevermind sorry. Anyway I've got a TT im currently restoring, I was told it needed a turbo rebuild by the previous owner. Feel a little annoyed as I've taken it to get a rebuild and discovered that both turbos are goosed and need new cores. Thus far I cannot find any anywhere, so options: Find some Garrett turbos from someone, rebuild and install Find new Garretts Buy and fit different turbos I need some help and guidance with this guys, I'm kinda clueless with this problem. Obviously quite upset but the car has no rust, has been well kept and I'm going to restore it fully, I'm not letting it die, but I …

Take a look Wrong Spoiler Doen't look like a genuine 99 Bumper and boost guage ? Ebay Zed

Does anyone know who the guy with the red Vert is who was at the meet at Cosford please? And how I can get in touch with him....?

Does anybody know whether the glass targa tops are the same size for a Z31 as a Z32? I have a Z31 and am looking for new targa top bags/covers

I recently fitted new wheels and am looking to get a set of domed Z wheel centres for them....previously I have gone with Black with a silver Z Should I stick with the same (bearing in mind the centres are quite large 70mm diameter)...or go for a different colour combination? Suggestions welcome! PS...I have a Red steering wheel emblem...but not sure if any colour other than black will work with the yellow?

Now that I have your attention. Ha ha I'm after some advice and aesthetically pleasing visuals of gear knobs! I have a wooden one that feels good, but doesn't flow with the look of the cabin, plus I have a short shifter to install, so wondered what knobs and shifters you all have and how you rate them? Thanx. Mex

Anyone recognise this car? Club sticker on it. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-300zx/16714934

Hi folks, I'm looking for a complete respray on my zed. It is pearl white at the moment. I'm looking at going for a really modern glassy looking brightest white I can get. I'm in the Bournemouth area, but don't mind travelling anywhere if it means I'm going to get a spectacular job at a good price. Any recommendations and estimates would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Neil.

A good friend of mine asked me how long I'd had my current Zed at the weekend. I was shocked when I checked - I purchased her in March 1997 from Access Nissan in Epsom! Admittedly, she's been off the road for a couple of years for an electrical issue that caused her to fail an MOT. I've been promising myself to get this fixed for some time now, but time always seems to be plotting against me. I've just been to check her over in the garage and she's looking very dusty :( I've got some more time on my hands as work has calmed down recently, so I've promised myself that I'm getting out there to get her fixed and back on the road. Battery is on charge, just need to…

Anyone else here seen their old zed turn up years later looking totally different ??? I owned this zed in 1995 when it was a youngster, just 5 years old Was pin sharp clean straight from the dealer, little mileage and already had a Veilside chip, and exhausts running 14 psi boost delimited and converted to UK mph, sitting on a set of genuine multispoke gold BBS rims, remember this was 1995 and all the work was already done, this was when a UK zed in standard form was £20k + at a Nissan Dealers.... but it was regarded as a "nasty import" in those days....£7.5k is all I paid 22 years ago Now looks very, very differen…

Came across a couple of pictures of an engine bay I did a couple of years ago, lets see your before and after pics, and what products did you find best.