Got my first 300ZX twin turbo just before Xmas, loving it. Had the 200SX previously.

 

Slight query, if left on tickover on first starting, she burns oil / smokes until I pull away and everything heats up.

 

After this, no smoke whatsoever. Therefore I'm not sure whether its worn rings as she would smoke all the time? Or is this the early signs??

 

Could it be turbo gasket on way out?

 

Any help much appreciated.....pics to follow soon.

 

TC:tongue:

nice pics, congrats on the purchase:D

turbo guage has -14 / +14 either side and the speedo goes to 180mph, UK spec!

 

thanks for the help, the lights have been changed (upgraded reflectors) but they probably are UK spec headlights. I thought the chap who had it before me said they were Jap ones....what's the difference?

 

I am pretty certain it was supplied in silver from new registration, so they must have done the UK 300zx in silver - I'll dig out the v5 and supply a chassis number, that will confirm!

Very nice mate and welcome:)

thanks for the help, the lights have been changed (upgraded reflectors) but they probably are UK spec headlights. I thought the chap who had it before me said they were Jap ones....what's the difference?

 

Below are examples of the difference between UK Lights and Jap Lights :)

 

UK

 

 

Jap

 

 

Hope Murt and Si dont mind me using piccies from their rides section :)

Edited January 30, 200916 yr by zx-eyes
Adding piccies

thanks for the help, the lights have been changed (upgraded reflectors) but they probably are UK spec headlights. I thought the chap who had it before me said they were Jap ones....what's the difference?

 

There's no difference in headlights, they are the same. The reflector is the same, you've just had the base chromed which isn't an upgrade for the lights themselves.

Whoopsie apologies! :o Misread that, i assumed you were talking about the fog lights and indicators.

 

Even so it does show UK and Jap headlights - even tho the are the same lol.

Stunning dude!!! very beautiful I love it:) enjoy it:nana2:

Not sure whats been going on with mine then, as the indicators are on the outside and the fogs in the middle, so it looks like the Jap set up....?!

...but it has the headlamp washers! Its a mixed up car lol! Does anyone know if HKS do a better mushroom filter, I took mine out to clean it and it disintegrated.....hmm.

Not sure whats been going on with mine then, as the indicators are on the outside and the fogs in the middle, so it looks like the Jap set up....?!

 

...but it has the headlamp washers! Its a mixed up car lol! Does anyone know if HKS do a better mushroom filter, I took mine out to clean it and it disintegrated.....hmm.

 

LOL yes its mixed up.

 

Do you have a 17 character VIN Number? If yes - its UK.

 

Regarding your filter, forget the mushroom things, get yourself an Apexi or Blitz. DTA in the traders section can get you a very good Apexi one at a good price ;)

 

HTH :)

LOL yes its mixed up.

 

Do you have a 17 character VIN Number? If yes - its UK.

 

Regarding your filter, forget the mushroom things, get yourself an Apexi or Blitz. DTA in the traders section can get you a very good Apexi one at a good price ;)

 

HTH :)

Thanks so much, spoke to DTA, very helpful - will get the Apexi for £67 its a bargain and much better than the HKS rubbish!

 

Cheers! I can see myself visiting them alot....and a hole burning in my wallet.....

Thanks so much, spoke to DTA, very helpful - will get the Apexi for £67 its a bargain and much better than the HKS rubbish!

 

Cheers! I can see myself visiting them alot....and a hole burning in my wallet.....

 

LOL you won't be the first one :D :rofl:

 

I've delt with Dan many times and i can't recommend him enough. Top quality products and customer service second to none! :)

Does the turbo gauge on the dash have 7 either side or 14?

 

 

 

:rolleyes:

Yes, it is UK spec, the VIN is 17 number and I have checked it out with regards to ID features in the 300zx online manual. Phew!

 

Anyone recommend the best dump valves and best price? (Baileys twin BOV's & fitting kit £225 is the best I've found so far)

 

Cheers!

Yes, turbo guage goes to +14 / -14.

 

It is UK spec for sure, checked VIN details etc - thanks for the help!