General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all I'm sure this has been covered numerous times, i was just wondering who are the best insurers for our cars, Lynbrooks wouldn't quote Heritage said no Aviva quoted £1300 i'm 49 1 claim (not my fault) 1 speeding (sp30) 2 years ncd, driveway, 6000 miles Fully comp All applications were for unmodified car, once quote is given i would then add the mods just to see the difference. However i went to confused.com and got this result, all were £700+ except the top one at £328. Insurance company is Performance Direct. so theres one to add to the list of decent quotes. Just to add, i was with the AA , usual quote was £300-£400 latest quote…

FINALLY GOT THE ZED N THE ROAD BUT BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND NOT REALLY STOPPING , AND ADVICE , ID LIKE TO STAY WITH THE STANDARD CALIPERS FOR THE MOMENT BEST PADS ?? SHOULD I FIT BRAIDED HOSES ??:helpsmilie:

People having 18” wolfrace sharks (or deep dish wheels), have you had some troubles to clear some bigger brake rotors ? The trouble may come from the deep spokes. Typically the Dan DB 315mm kit using OEM calipers. This kit clears under my stock wheels with 15mm spacers.

http://300zxev.blogspot.com/ Haven't read it myself yet

Just checked my pads today as they have started to squeal and im near a change on the front so just wondered what everyone recommends. Did a search and couldnt find any anything. Was looking at the porterfield ones has anyone used these before? Marty

Is there any lists or links available to show ALL the parts required for a manual conversion kit?

What would the effects be on a Z if when you replaced the PCV valves with new ones and someone used some bog standard hose instead of the proper PCV one with the filters inside??!!

I have just had a call from the garage where the Z car is being put through the yearly scrutiny - it seems I have melted the front piston seals. Now I could get a seal kit or I could get a set of replacement calipers. I have the alimunium ones and I was looking for some help on if tthe steel ones are better or worse. I don't want to go for the big brake conversion as braided lines, castrol SRF and quality pads and rotors have always been fine - out-braked a bike with teh porterfield pads. Do the steel calipers make any difference other than being a bit heavier? Any help much appreciated as always. Ivan

hi, im wanting to get my zed looked at by a specialist and was wondering if thers anyone in the north east? thanks.

This is very very nice.......worth 17k? Sure i read somewhere before than 99sepcs are going for this in jap land. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1491074.htm

Hi Guys, I changed my spoiler for the perspex strip the stop light fittings that came out of it have all got broken shoulders and i am one light fitting short (three in spoiler four in perspex) can these still be bought as new or do I need salvaged ones thanks

Just spotted this- seems quite interesting, can't picture how it'd look on the z though.

I'm gonna take my spoiler off today (OEM) and was wondering if anyone has ever smoothed it, and not fitted the perspex strip? I was thinking of making a led cluster for the brake light, what do you guys think it would look like? Just a thought....

Maybe of interest to someone, good price. Nothing to do with me but thought someone could get a bargain http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1476757.htm

Hi just after some advice on what maybe causing this noise. I ve had cylinder heads refurbed and turbos also rebuilt as car was smokey, these were done by specialished people. All dismantling and and refitting i have done myself with engine in car (crazy lol). With everthing carefully put back the engine started first time and with a few tweaks with the coil pack plugs where going great, oil pressure, temperture all ok. I been on a few test drives and has been running great, but now just started to develop knocking/Tappy noise only when reved up. Not had chance to seriously delve into it yet but am thinking timing/cam belt/ cam gears. Any ideas.

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1010036#post1010036 feast your eyes on this babe from down under check out the front grill, its different:thumbup:

This is well over due but since the birth of our little baby girl last yr i never get the time or have the energy to get on here much these days:sad:........ Anyway, i just wanetd to say a big thanks :bow:to Neil (DarksideTT) for taking the time to fit my Triple A-pillar pod, guages & senders on a Sunday afternoon in the pissing rain in October last yr! Top job:thumbup:, top bloke:thumbup1: and i can highly recommend him for any electrical or interior work you want to have done. Nice bruvva & thanks again!:rockon:

As some of you know, just bought a n/a auto, going to change the auto to a manual, but also want to go down a single turbo route. Are the engine block, crank and internal totaly different to the TT model? Just wondering if all the internals will need uprating? Last question are there any good garges around that would do this conversion if I decide not to do it myself. Thanks Mark

Any one fitted this kit?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380187060756&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT Fitted left side easy, right turbo the 90 deg fitting does not fit anywhere? seams to be a bigger wrong thread. Can do pics if needed.

Out of interst, anyone tried fitting VG30DE headers to a VG30E? I have a VG30E in an old datsun and wouldn't mind fitting a set of better flowing headers. i currently have S12 USA headers and plenum on my VG here in the uk.

Hi Guys Total Nissan are looking for z for a shoot this weekend in Scotland (Saturday 13th Feb). If anyone would like to volunteer and can meet at a central scotland location please email : nissan@totalcarmagazines.co.uk with very brief overview, one image and your location. Will be featured in Mar-Apr issue. Many thanks Lesley

Hi All Am in the process of switching my head unit out and wanted to know how you go about removing the centre dash surround. Does is simply pop out, are are there any screws holding it in place? Any help much appreciated. Cheers

Well I'm sure im not the only person who's mind this has run through as it's quite a common modification on other turbo marques. For those considering running this setup on a 300zx it's essentially the same as on any other turbo car, use 4xblanking plugs - 2x35mm 2x27mm and get some nice new jub clips and sealant (loctite etc) whilst you're at it! Take off the standard recirc valves, plug in the blanking plugs and then stuff bolts in the redundant vaccum pipes. :thumbup1: (obv you will need a pod filter to hear anything) Now I'm going to tell you it's not worth it on a Z. Possibly due to the turbo size/ piping, or the distance of the airfilter from the cabin, yo…

i went to adjust the timing but the cas would not move , so i removed it and to get it out i gave it a few taps , since i put it back in i have a missfire its like its running on three cylinders two front on right bank and only first on the second left bank please help , every day their is something new

Hi Guys Looking for full dimensions list for a Z31 including wheel base and track width of each axles if anyone can help. thanks in advance