General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I was about to throw away my old stock fan cowling but decided to clean it up and use it to take a fiberglass copy master for use later - or for a Carbon fibre version. It's not a hi-priority as I already have a chrome fan shroud for my fat rad and lekkie 16" fan. The original has raised ribs (for strength I guess) which makes it look dated and clunky - not exactly pleasing to the eye - and those little cubes get filled with gunk and are hard to clean right? - So - so the first job is to remove these - I used a powerfile... The idea is to smooth the fan cowling down and paint to match the engine colour scheeme - and/or cover in carbon fibre etc.. This is a…

Anyone know a good garage in Edinburgh where my brother can get a clutch fitted to his recently bought zed with a dead clutch. lets say his 500 mile return trip has had a major problem lol, hes stuck in scotland untill we can get his clutch replaced asap Cheers Craig

Can you get one???

Been trolling through the searches and cant find what Im looking for... I want my HIDS to stay on all the time but when you switch main beam they turn off. I remember a mod to enable them to stay on and from what I remember its to earth one of the earth wires to the dipped beam bulb (now ballast) Is that right?

will a standard 16 bit ecu out of a 1994 TT Manual be ok for my jap import 1990 TT its been converted to manual and has the standard auto ecu in at the moment? dan.:D

Hi again, My headlights dont work. I have checked the fuses in the engine bay and they are fine but maybe there is a fuse in the drivers footwell? If there is I can find it as the plastic covers guide is all in japanese and I must admit im not fluent. Does anyone have a picture of what it says in english (Even if there isnt a light one it would be usefull to have) Many thanks Alex

Afternoon. Cant seem to find a decent place to locate my ballasts for my HID's I was going to mount them under the nose panel as If I mount them in there they bolt in lovely and the nose panel goes down - however - cable length is a slight issue then - even If I can get the cable the right length by moving them up I cant get the connectors routed through existing mounting holes. Anyone done a mounting guide for these? I think before I mounted my old ones behind the indicators but they were only stuck down and in time worked lose and got damaged. Cheers

Hi everyone first of all what a great site you guys have all compiled here with lots of usefull info. i have just got a zx its a u.k model LWB and i also have a baby on the way but am having issues with baby seat and i really dont want to let her go and have assured the missus that the baby seats will fit. I have looked in the threads but cant seem to find anyone that says what the best baby seats are i have 5 weeks left to get the seat and make it fit in so please anyone that help me find the right seat and where to get it from also any pics that you guys have with one in so i can re-asure the missus that it does fit thanks all and keep up the great work on the site..…

My autobox works fine but I was thinking about buying another one and rebuilding it. Jeff at Zedworld mentioned that for about £200 there is a kit available that all the gearbox rebuilders use regardless of price/spec etc. Does anyone know where/if one of these kits is available ? Jeff if you're reading this I dont know why I didn't ask you when I was there ! Cheers for any thoughts....... Mark

I'm installing the e.s. diff bushes but I don't know which way they go? The bush will only go in one way, which I've marked with a green arrow. But which way do they go into the subframe, red or green? Cheers Dave

Hi all, quick fire question. I have put my dials back in after getting the LEDs done etc but now the speedo i acting wierd. I have had hassle with the needle not moving for a random time then it will spring into life. Its been converted and i know it could be speed sensor related. This time though. The needle is on zero. Then when i turn the ignition on it moves to the 15 mph marking. I will work then but will never return to zero until i turn the ignition off. I will find out with sat nav to see if its 15 mph out all the way. Any ideas:headvswal

had her a few weeks now and done a few things on her, Full service new coilpack/injector plugs, installed my HKS turbo timer and given her a bloody good clean. she has a few small dents here and there and the paint work could be better but she is soon going for body kit and respray just after xmas. But here she is i bought her as a non runner eg no tax or mot put her through mot day after buying her and she passed with flying colours couldnt believe it no minors what so ever. spec list: Front mount intercooler, bailey Bovs, HKS Air filter,mines ecu, front strut brace, hard pipe kit, Groved/drilled brakes with yellow stuff pads adjustable upper camber arms, high leve…

ive had the clear plastic to replace the orange for ages. as its pissing down, thaught id do something prodictive. i cant open them up or figure out how? ive tried opening the front/plastic, and removing all the black rubber sealer, but ive no idea what way im supost to open it up? is there a guide?

After spending 3 years and a solid fortune getting the 300 back on the road I've gone and wrecked the engine again :cry: It's my own fault this time as I drove into a "puddle" on the road the same as everyone else going that way but I've got water in the engine :headvswal. I've spun a bearing and the engine sounds like a tractor. I've informed my insurance company who's going to send out an assessor. Out of curiosity, How much would a brand new engine cost from Nissan?? My mechanic is well p***ed with me after all the work he did rebuilding it, he had the cars engine purring. He reckons that the whole engine is scrap as I've probably damaged the rods and crankshaft as wel…

Hi All. Ive been mulling over a few different ones lately, as i want to make the right choice. Im now looking at a white one; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1195616.htm I wondered if anyone fancied giving there input. I have spoken to them on the phone, and they are willing to put it on a ramp so i can have a look over it properly. It looks a bit dull on the outside, but nothing some tcut wont cure... Thanks in advance. Matt

is the fag lighter live when car is switched off? ie can one of those solar trickle chargers be connected through the ciggy lighter or does it have to be connected to the battery?

Just found these pictures from one of my old Zs... it developed a creaking noise from the from suspension somewhere, I ignored it for a bit but it didn't go away lol. So finally got it on some ramps -see if you can spot the problem :shock:

Hi guy´s!! After 3 hours, I can´t remove stock blow off valve. I can´t access to the second screw!!... I try to remove electric fan....and nothing, I can´t take out it unless remove oil cooler...:confused::confused::confused: Any idea??what is the trick? Thanks Javier

Hello guys, today I could not believe my eyes when I spotted a Zed driving through this town! It was in the evening and I knew I recognised it from somewhere... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1333300.htm

Come on guys tech party in the chat room. :dance::dance::dance::dance: Jeff TT

im still using 1 of mine but the verts are tucked up in bed :cry:

How easy is one to fit with an aftermarket bumper?

hello everybody long time no troble till now my z had to sit for a week i changed plugs fuel fillter went for a drive she is auto got a bit of free road so let her at it she hit the rev limiter and wouldnt change gear try a few times any ideas :bow:

Hi guys, my father is on the look out for a weekend car and seen as he has a 300zx in Portugal we want to get one here. I absolutely love Zeds (wish i was older to be able to insure one :mad:) Looking around for some time already and found this on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230399170242&ssPageName=ADME:B:TB18:UK:7 I know its finished already with only me making an offer. He's asking £2800 for it, but seen as its finished he came back with an offer. So what i would like to know is how much would you guys pay for it? Its 335miles away from us so cant really go to see it :( Thanks André

Ive just built my twinturbo still a tiny bit tappy up top using 10w40 should i use a thicker oil , also how much mileage should i put up before i can drive it on :d:d:d