General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm looking for suggestions for replacements for my front brakes, currently running standard Brembo discs and mintex 1144 pads but these have now expired. I'm not looking for a big brake upgrade as my pockets are not that deep (I had considered selling the car until very recently) and I have had a look at what Dan sells as I trust him. The car doesn't have a lot of use, maybe 3000 miles a year max but I have the chance of doing a trackday next month so would like something that would survive a day (ish) of abuse. being a track day virgin I doubt very much whether I would be pushing it that hard anyway. Your thoughts please.:biggrin:

Anyone got experience of renting a Garage/workshop space ? - Where/how would I find one available and what sort of costs ? Not after anything like an Industrial unit, they are all longterm leases, too big and subsequently too expensive. But after something more extensive than your typical single car garage. no idea where such things are advertised.

I have been having a play and have managed a way of lighting the mirror controls, i will keep you in suspense for a few hours before i put up pics as my camera is charging :thumbup: I will do a write up also if anyone wants to give this a go for themselves and if not you can send your mirror switch to me to do for you. Laterz........................

Well ive at last finished changing my exhaust, from a mongoose cat back to a complete stainless japspeed system with decats. The fit is near perfect with the wings west rear end. And has the look i was after. plus new O2 sensors. The sound is awesome but not to over the top. On tick over its a nice rumble, driving, its very deep, and on full chat it sounds the nuts. Even made a pensioner at a zebra crossing shout "Noisy hooligan" lol Didnt mind i was only pulling away. Will do some pics and a vid when ive finshed my new interior.

I heard on here that you can remove at least one of the tubs with out removing the engine from the car? anyone know what side this is? And do you have to remove the whole engine or just raise it enough to get at the tubs?

Hey guys I need one of these for my vg30det and its the same as the Z32's Veg30dett. If anyone can advise would be great :)

anyone got some decent photos of a smoothed engine bay on a zed, doing mine and im looking for a bit of inspiration

hi everyone. ive just purshased hsd coilovers, whiteline anti roll bar and drop links, and i need o/s/r hub replacing. does anybody no where i can get this stuff fitted without paying £££s in labour costs. im in nottingham, if anyone can help i would be grateful.

Hi all, my swb tt has suspected head gasket failure - pressurising coolant blowing out of cap/ blown a pipe off back of engine. I tried an HG test with the blue fluid which showed negative, so probably just a small blow at the moment. Anyway, my local mechanic will do it but he wants the car for 2 months, doing it between other jobs - he's not that keen lol, and we assume it can be done without removing the engine? I'm in Burnham, Somerset, would anyone else like to quote a price to do the job, or recommend someone who'll give me a quote? Also would do cam belt at the same time, and an oil leak from left side - poss pressure sender. My other option is to a…

got a set of 8 pot k sport alipers for the front was wondering has anyone fitted the front caliper on the rear

Whats the difference and is it worth the extra money??

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho4qfEbKw-w[/YOUTUBE] loads of oil, happened randomly, drives fine, 2k rpm onwards... sounds like its at the top......whats wrong whats wrong whats wrong oh god oh god oh god!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, Can anyone tell me does this fit on top of the exsisting plastic one, i put mine on today on top of the plastic one and its fouling the bonnet when i close it , or should i remove the sound deadning material from the bonnet, Cheerz Chris

seen a zed coming up the hill which is really bendy, just up from the abandond pub the Vadicut Inn, please turn your full beams off you completely blinded me lol....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160411316360&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 18 inch Inovit STVI( Volk TE37 Replica ) buy it now £250

Anyone work at Tenneco in Brum, grey Z in the car park?

Boost controller? I've never had a boost controller before, but bought an Apexi AVCR earlier :clap: just wondered what they were like and if they are simple enough to use? my 'buy it now' finger got a bit itchy :thumbup:

right looks like i will be getting a manual n/a zed as a doner car. i can get plenty of info on here on how to do it so thats ok, what i want to know though, 1) is there much, or any really, difference in the gear ratios from that of a n/a to a tt as my car is a tt. if there is should i swap the rear diff around too incase thats different aswell?? also 2) im going to get an uprated n/a clutch for obvious reasons, but is there anything else i need to change whilst the box is off. 3) anything i can get rid of altogether?, for example are there stuff for the auto box not required for the manual box? thanks for any info guys and im sorry if these qu…

As above tonight at 17:30 on the a177 heading to bradbury services, looked well smart :-) Mark

Hi all, I have my blitz bov's on hard pipes but i have noticed that my recircs are also connected. I have the vacum line coming out of the manifold it then has a y piece which splits, one going to the dump valve and the other going to the recirc. Would i be able to get rid of the y piece and just have the line going from the manifold straigt to the dump valve? and just leave the old recircs in place... bearing in mind that the diaphram on the old recircs will only allow air out under load... no load no air leak ? so will they be able to stay in situ ? Thanks. Dan.

I thought you might like to see the inside of the clear corners 99 spec led rear lights. I have to say im pretty shocked at how its put together considering the cost.

I popped out in the Zed today, was parking up in Milton Keynes city centre and a guy starts rushing towards my car, sort of waving his arms. Doesn't look like a carjacker so I wasn't worried, he reaches to open my door but I manage to open it and get out before he does, keys in my pocket. Turns out he just wanted to congratulate me on having such a "beautiful car". He thought it was fantastic! It absolutely made my day :biggrin: In other news, I love my Zed! It's so much fun on the dry roads we've had recently! :clap:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-FAIRLADY-3-0L-ECU-TUNING-MODULE_W0QQitemZ320499031668QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9f3b1e74 Dont you just love ebay...

Hi, Does anyone know the legal requirment for the fog light size and location? Cheers Vijay

Has anyone noticed lately that there is hardly anything for sale on ebay compared to what there used to be? Not just car stuff but everything.. Like camping mats, this time last year there would be 100's now there is hardly anything, same with other things. When i was listing some my car parts there wasnt much other stuff availible. Well i wonder why?? This is why i guess... I sold something on ebay for about £200 Ebay and paypal took off me about £28 for the sale of that item. £28 off £200 is crazy!! They have put their fees up and relists have now changed also. Keeping in mind ebay and paypal are the same company it is criminal. So…