Hello, I've recently purchased a 300zx TT auto a few weeks ago, although it's been in the family for nearly 10 years being owned by my mum previously. It's completely standard except for a set of 17" Mazdaspeed 3 split rims, it even still has the Japanese speed limiter (my dad wanted to keep it on so that my mum didn't do any silly speeds in it.)

 

This is the only photo I have of it at the moment which is a crappy old phone pick.

 

 

After so many years as a daily driver it is now in need of some tlc. There are a few areas of rust coming through and a few carpark battle scars, and the turbo's have stopped working. I've managed to source a new turbo already and have a few ideas for the body, having spent years being into VWs (and still am with a Corrado and Mk2 Golf track car) I want to bring a few of the Dub influences into the Nissan. I also want to get some decent suspension on it and a bit more power.

Hi Mate and welcome to the club

 

A bit more power lol, getting your turbos fixed alone will give you that

Welcome the the club mate, nice zed! As Groover commented, fixing the turbos will make a huge difference.

 

Daz

Welcome mate, looks nice - as Groover says - get them turbos fixed!!

 

I am a big fan of the Dubs - i have an old scirocco and will never part with it.

 

Enjoy your new motor

Welcome Luke and good luck with your zed

hello and welcome.:thumbup: their are a few of us around down here perhaps meet up soon.

 

dan.:tongue_smilie:

nice car there .. hello to you .. iam big fun of dubs and i thing on 300 it would look good !

hi mate,,, welcome,,,,

Welcome

Welcome matey :)

Thanks peeps :thumbup:

 

Fixing the turbo is defiantely first on the agenda. I loved the power delivery when they were working, but you could tell it was holding back.

 

hello and welcome. their are a few of us around down here perhaps meet up soon.

 

dan.

 

I think I've seen your car around, are you ever in the Falmouth area?

 

Just thought I'd show my Dubs as well.

 

My Corrado. Not sure what's going to happen to this now. Needs a new fuel pump and was hit recently in the rear quarter, but it cost me so little and it's so fun I'm probably going to keep it.

 

 

My Mk2 track car. This was actually my first car which I've had for 8 years now, started as a 1.3 banger and is now a pretty competant track car. Not got huge power, 120bhp, but it's light and handles really well, seen off much bigger cars on track, most notably a few Scoobies and a R33 GTS around Castle Combe. It's off the road now for a major overhaul, got a new engine and gearbox for it, plus it's going to be caged, lightened some more, and new brakes and suspension. Should be an animal when done.

 

the Z in falmouth is caribzx i am in hayle, sure i have seen your z round when going to falmouth.

 

dan.:cool3:

Most probably, my mum used to work at the Jet petrol station at the top of Treluswell, it was always parked right by the road.

 

Is caribzx's 300 black with polished wheels?

Hi welcome.

 

When you say the turbos aren't working are you getting any boost at all, it could be in safety boost which is simply a safety feature to hold the boost off.

The boost gauge from the negative to 0 psi when the turbos should be coming in.

 

I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as a safety boost mode, is there an easy way to tell?

Hiya newbie..

Most probably, my mum used to work at the Jet petrol station at the top of Treluswell, it was always parked right by the road.

 

Is caribzx's 300 black with polished wheels?

 

yeah thats where i kept seeing it parked up.

 

caribzx Z http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=123425&referrerid=8988

 

The boost gauge from the negative to 0 psi when the turbos should be coming in.

 

I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as a safety boost mode, is there an easy way to tell?[/QUOTE]

 

if you get stuck give me a shout and will stick it on conzult to have a look.

 

dan.:tongue_smilie:

Thanks peeps :thumbup:

 

Fixing the turbo is defiantely first on the agenda. I loved the power delivery when they were working, but you could tell it was holding back.

 

 

 

I think I've seen your car around, are you ever in the Falmouth area?

 

Just thought I'd show my Dubs as well.

 

My Corrado. Not sure what's going to happen to this now. Needs a new fuel pump and was hit recently in the rear quarter, but it cost me so little and it's so fun I'm probably going to keep it.

 

 

My Mk2 track car. This was actually my first car which I've had for 8 years now, started as a 1.3 banger and is now a pretty competant track car. Not got huge power, 120bhp, but it's light and handles really well, seen off much bigger cars on track, most notably a few Scoobies and a R33 GTS around Castle Combe. It's off the road now for a major overhaul, got a new engine and gearbox for it, plus it's going to be caged, lightened some more, and new brakes and suspension. Should be an animal when done.

 

 

nice rides matey !!!

yeah thats where i kept seeing it parked up.

 

caribzx Z http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=123425&referrerid=8988

 

The boost gauge from the negative to 0 psi when the turbos should be coming in.

 

I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as a safety boost mode, is there an easy way to tell?[/QUOTE]

 

if you get stuck give me a shout and will stick it on conzult to have a look.

 

dan.:tongue_smilie:

 

Yeah I'm pretty sure I've seen that around, looks really nice.

 

Might take you up on that offer. What is conzult exactly, a diagnostic machine? I've had a little read up on safety boost mode and sticking wastegates (which is what was originally diagnosed) and it looks like it could be either!

 

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Originally Posted by luke w

Thanks peeps

 

Fixing the turbo is defiantely first on the agenda. I loved the power delivery when they were working, but you could tell it was holding back.

 

 

 

I think I've seen your car around, are you ever in the Falmouth area?

 

Just thought I'd show my Dubs as well.

 

My Corrado. Not sure what's going to happen to this now. Needs a new fuel pump and was hit recently in the rear quarter, but it cost me so little and it's so fun I'm probably going to keep it.

 

 

 

My Mk2 track car. This was actually my first car which I've had for 8 years now, started as a 1.3 banger and is now a pretty competant track car. Not got huge power, 120bhp, but it's light and handles really well, seen off much bigger cars on track, most notably a few Scoobies and a R33 GTS around Castle Combe. It's off the road now for a major overhaul, got a new engine and gearbox for it, plus it's going to be caged, lightened some more, and new brakes and suspension. Should be an animal when done.

 

 

 

nice rides matey !!!

 

Thanks mate :thumbup1:

ok get yourself sub'd up and see what we can do.

 

dan.:tongue_smilie:

Welcome to the Club matey :)

Welcome to the forum mate :)

Welcome matey :kiss:

Welcome Luke.....

 

.......you've come to the right place for 300zx knowledge!

 

Good luck with the repairs - it looks a tidy car from the pics.

 

Richard:biggrin: