General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Now that I've driven the car with the HIDs, I'm sure I'm dazzling some drivers, and not for the right reasons! The lights are great and definitely very powerful, but is there a thread on here detailing exactly how to adjust headlights? I've had a trawl but can't seem to find anything. Photos would be a bonus.

I have been looking at these for a while, and wondering if anyone in the U.K has ever bothered to make any? when I say 'Any' I mean DECENT attempts, nothing with a strip light stuck inside the tail light housing lol.. The only thing that puts me off rushing out and buying some is A) the cost and B) I might be being picky, but I wish the leds went round the edges of the light cluster a bit better rather than having a flat lit edge... if that makes sense.. Has anyone ever made any on the forum?.. or know of anywhere locally, where I could enquire about some? Any help appreciated CheerZ

The car hasn't been started in over 6 months, I don't intend on starting it for another 3-4 months yet.. but I would like to know are there any precautions or things I should do before I do decide to move it out of the garage... I assume the oil now is all in the sump and the engine would be completely drip dry.. what is the best thing to do before I do decide to start it?.. Oil change?.. Any advice appreciated! Andre

About 2 days ago there was an unusual "rattling" noise coming from the engine bay, however before i was able to investigate it has now gone. But the engine has lost its v6 grumble, sounds much higher pitched and like a ford fiesta :headvswal Doesnt seem to be any change in performance. But it is a really really loud and annoying noise. Its like a whinning noise which directly matches the revs of the engine and listening under the bonnet sounds like its coming from the engine block :-S. Any ideas?

Just wanted to give a massive thanks to Phil for sorting me out with an original gear knob to replace the other thing i had before! Gave it me FOC so i wasn't letting the side down :rofl: Thanks so much Phil, really appreciate it mate :bow:

Just installed both HID lights and new LED side lights. Will post full detailed instructions later with photos but for now, the questions is, are the HIDs supposed to flicker? If yes, for how long, what causes it and how often does this happen? I say this because mine are flickering now and then!

Hi I have a 1992 GZ32 import which has 279x26x54 discs,which are very difficult to come by, What do I need to upgrade to TT brakes, 280x30x54. Thanks Colin.

Gorgeous looking modified "Burnt orange" I think at a golf club in Chingford Beautiful :bow::bow::bow: I'd be suprised if he's not on here but no "Z" club stickers Really stood out :cool::cool:

It's been a while since I've been here so hello everyone. Missing my Z. Owned a 1996 Camaro z28 for 2 years and its no where near as good :( Anyways, I need to submit my immobiliser details to my insurance company. Bob did it for me, I'm sure some of you know him. The problem is that his webpage is no longer there and I need his address I have found this on google: Unit, Evans Easyspace, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, CH5 2JZ Is that the place? If so, any idea which unit it was? I don't need to contact him though I just need that address from Chester. Thanks in advance for the help, Al

its down in canvey island, looks a nice uk car with minimal damage, some nice bits including a private plate http://www.hbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/zyview/D=vehicles/V=bidding/R=3730611

how come this has not been talked about? 180429380330 (ebay)

Hi Everyone, Just a quicky,I have a tt manual,can I replace my engine with an engine from a tt auto without difficulty ? Just wondered if there is any differences apart from the turbos being smaller on the auto ? Any info on this greatly appreciated . Thanks REDZED.

Hey people just trying to get an idea of what people have done about changing their pedals if so at all. Im quite keen on getting a sparco set on there but looking at it they would have to be drilled to mount onto the original pedals for the manual. Ive seen the ones zcentre do too but not sure if these are just clip on covers. Any ideas??? Marty

My HID kit from DTA arrived today (thanks Dan) and assuming it's dry tomorrow, I'll be fitting it. The instructions look OK but pics would have been nice. I'll definitely be taking some tomorrow. Question : Where is the best place to put the ballasts and what should they be secured with?

Hi guys, having a problem with my TT zed :( Today the battery, anti-lock & lights dash lights came on mid journey and now will not disappear. Lost power steering as well but has now returned. Recently fitted HID kit (about a week ago) Tried disconnecting the battery and have checked all fuses under the bonnet but no change. Engine runs and sounds fine, any suggestions on what to check would be appreciated!

Oh, so it's not as bad as those vile mechano alloy wing bic razor blade things. But this looks like it's been hewn from a solid sheed of MDF!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300363087305&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT if only i had the money, i could seriously make it girly :)

http://www.rauto.net/Motorcycle/300zx/z32EngineDrop.htm A step by step guide with pictures dont know if this has been posted before but could come in handy if needed and no funny comments on past events please:nono:you know who you are:D

Hi ya, You will have to for give me im not good with writing on forums hehehe.... So here it goes..... Right we have got the gear box thingy back on the car so not much left to put back on the old girl, It was a little bit tricky but it finally went in to place nicely. im sure my partner will give more info on the other things that i cant remember the names of that you have to put back on after the gear box thingy lol. regards MrsVodkaShots

was it you in a White 300zx (K300 ***) on the Avonmouth Bridge North bound at 8am 6th Nov 09 ? Never seen that zed before.

I have some condensation in my headlamp. How easy is it to clear this and what's the best way to do it? Thanks.

since i now have a 99 spec front bumper to put on i was thinking about getting rid of my old one but can anyone tell me what type of bumper it is? its the original bumper it came from japan with. dan.:D

Hi, Had the Zed MOT'd yesterday, passed, no probs.. I get on really well with the guy and asked if i could look under the car when he was finished, no prob he said, showed me how the ramp went up and down and left me to it while he filled out my forms. So i take this opportunity to whip out my handycam and video the underside, the one area i really wanted was the AC comp, but there was a lot of floor panels there, never mind, what i did find was where the floor pans ended under the engine area, was what looked like 3/4" chipboard rotting away?? was i seeing things or is there definitely something there?? Here's a still from the vid.

Well guys i am now thinking very seriously about my situation and with the cash ive lost on top of the cash to repair its just not justified to be honest sooooooo i think i want to break the car. At the moment dont have anywhere to store it unless if gets broken at zedworld. Think after this i will not be buying another zx neither and will go for the e46 m3 that i have been wanting for some time now so that i can have a more reliable car and enjoy motoring for the short spell. Cant explain how hard this is to say but im pritty sure there must be a few K in parts on the car from the bodykit-wheels-flywheel-exhaust-suspension-interior, never mind all the goodies i…

What do you guys reckon is the best exhaust for a LWB auto? How much performance increase can you expect from a decent exhaust system? I'm looking to upgrade and would like some advice. thanks