Thought I would introduce myself to you guys, I'm on here for help and advice and some like minded car lovers.

 

I have just got my first UK 300ZX Twin Turbo, it's been stood for 11 years and has a few minor bodywork issues, mechanically it's perfect and after checking the engine and bores she started first turn of the key!!!

 

A bit about me I'm in IT for a living and I'm also a Motorsport mechanic working on some very trick kit from ex works touring cars to ex works rally cars and special one off builds for time attack and 10 of the best.

 

Pleased to meet you all.

 

Daz.

welcome along fella

Hi, and welcome...

 

sounds like you could be bringing some help here as well... :)

Welcome to the club Daz any pic's of your new zed?

Cheers guys I have pictures but there not up yet, will get some up over the weekend, as I said it's a barn find and requires some work, worst bit being a sill repair and some paint.

 

The car had sat under a car port for 11 years on ramps, now it my turn to bring it back to its original condition and performance so keep your eyes open in wanted and for sale!!! LOL

Can’t wait to get on the road with her and maybe meet a few of you along the way for some advice and beers???

 

Daz.

Welcome to the club buddy, get some pictures up, its the law lol

 

Just a heads up, if you want to sell on the forum you will have to subscribe matey.

 

We are a friendly bunch, (sometimes too friendly ay mikey bean lol) and almost always willing to help :D

Welcome to the club mate, congrats on the find. Sounds like it could be a really good motor. Like everyone else said, pics! oh and get subscribed, it's well worth it.

Here goes no pressure then!!! LOL

 

After.....

 

looks good that does matey, get it a good clean though lol :D

 

EDIT, damn it, you posted a after picture as i was replying.

 

Looks a lot better now its clean

I'll post some more later guys and thanks for the welcome.

 

Daz.

hello mate, that looks nice and tidy.

Bit to do yet but I hope to be on the road in about 3 weeks then it's bodywork time the bit I hate!!!!!! :-(

Welcome to the club Daz, i have to say, considering it was sat for so long, it looks to be in good condition, ive seen worse for sale thats not been stood for 11 years lol

Welcome matey :)

Welcome to the club Daz!

 

Richard:cool2:

welcome along Daz, black UK twin turbos are the fastest and bestest :thumbup1:

welcome along Daz, black UK twin turbos are the fastest and bestest :thumbup1:

 

Sure are mate :thumbup1:

strange to see the rear spoiler missing ? ...looks straight and clean ..a good find ther Daz and welcome to the club matey...see you at ten of the best if you go :)

 

i will be pit crewing for my mates monster r32

welomme pal :-) theres a bit if a bbq at mine in wrexham next weekend, your very welcomme

Make yourself a brew guys and I will give you the full story....

 

The car was bought new in 1991 for a company car, it was then bought by someone I work with who tried to fit a set of stainless exhausts including down pipes, he sheared the down pipe studs and then a change of circumstances the car got left at his mums under the car port for 11 years!!!

 

I have bought the car including the spares and am now doing a full restore to standard as it came from the factory, the only none standard parts will be the exhausts.

 

Here’s the scary bit......Ready, the garage I am working on the car in used to be a Nissan dealership and yes that’s right......It’s the garage the car was bought new from 20 years ago!!!! LOL

 

So job list so far:

 

Repair turbo studs, did that last night one left to do.

 

New driver’s side rear sill section, I believe this is common on them???

 

New cam belt and aux belts.

 

Full service.

 

Goodridge brake lines.

 

Rebuild the callipers, new disks and pads.

 

New shocks all around.

 

Fit spoiler and find and fit boot brake light.

 

Paint.

 

Drive and enjoy.

 

I would love to do the BBQ hollandrob81 but I have 2 touring cars to get ready for the next weekend at Croft, thanks for the invite and it would be great to get over to a meet.

 

10 of the best if we can make it with the car I should be running an ex works Subaru Impreza 22b with over 750Bhp and you can’t miss it, its painted in the Sirocco green.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome and expect some questions on what’s what, it’s the first time I have worked on a 300ZX and I have to say they were so far ahead of their time its unbelievable!!!

 

Daz. :thumbup1:

The 4 wheels steering how and when does it work the car now runs and while stationary should the rear wheels turn when the front do???

 

Can anyone help me with a repair panel I need please, I need the sill driver’s side where it meets the rear arch or as anyone seems to say the usual place!!!

 

Thanks,

 

Daz.

The HICAS system works when the car is travelling at speed. You won't see it moving when stationary. Its not designed to assist parking or anything that dull. I think you'd be hard pushed to spot it moving full stop, but I think you need to get it up in the air and wheels turning to test it properly.

 

Sill repair kits are available - try Zedworld or Zedcentre.

 

Cheers bud

4 wheel steering works tested on a ramp last night so thanks for the info.

 

Daz.

I bought my sill repair panels from MJP, he buys the front sills direct from Nissan so they're proper OEM panels and the rear section (Sill Return) that fits behind the drivers door and becomes the rear arch, get made up by a guy in Scarborough. About a one week turn around on each part, but the price varies wildly, because Nissan won't leave theirs alone, and the guy who makes up the Sill Returns won't sell in bulk, so everytime Mr.F orders, he has to get a price first.

 

Nice to see another UK one being restored :D

 

EDIT:- If you're going all out to restore the car to factory standard, may also be worth doing what I did, and swapping out the entire sill, it's not cheap, but it's the cleanest, safest, best way to do it to make sure the car continues living a long time. Rust in one part of the sill, almost definitely means there will be rust starting in the rest of the sill, and from memory, the front sill sits under the sill return, so if you repair the sill return, then a year down the line have to do the front sill, that's gunna annoy you.

Edited July 20, 201114 yr by HollowPoint

Welcome. Good Grief - an unmolested UK car as a barn find. How many miles on the clock? (If you don't mind making us jealous). "Restore to standard" how nice to hear those words and welcome to the Captain Stock section of the forum :D