Going to start this thread for members to post up what they did each day to there zed. I will start with getting my MOT this morning. So what did you do today on your 300?:cool3:

Your cars a UK one anyways right? The pipe works all there, just upgrade the dinky one at the front.

Fitted my Mondo trimmed wheel today, rewired the cruise control harness so that it works via the slip ring rather than the CC paddle. All works and very happy with it! I love my Nardi wheel, but this feels much nicer and it gives better visibility to all the controls and switchgear. I can now see my CC illuminated and my indicator stalk! I also prefer having the cc buttons on the wheel. Whilst the early steering wheels are still not my favourite in style, they're more functional and feel better IMO.

 

Also fitted a newer style indicator stalk which has the flasher decal on it and obviously a replacement upper steering wheel shroud. Some keen beans may also notice my UK-spec hazard switch. ;)

 

 

Edited August 5, 20169 yr by Funkysi

Like that Si :thumbup1:

Fitted my Mondo trimmed wheel today, rewired the cruise control harness so that it works via the slip ring rather than the CC paddle. All works and very happy with it! I love my Nardi wheel, but this feels much nicer and it gives better visibility to all the controls and switchgear. I can now see my CC illuminated and my indicator stalk! I also prefer having the cc buttons on the wheel. Whilst the early steering wheels are still not my favourite in style, they're more functional and feel better IMO.

 

Also fitted a newer style indicator stalk which has the flasher decal on it and obviously a replacement upper steering wheel shroud. Some keen beans may also notice my UK-spec hazard switch. ;)

 

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I know what you mean about the OEM wheel,its the same as the real deal un-molested gear knob...it just feels right that cant be explained.

Totally agree Bri. Some things should just be left alone. I'm use to using the OEM wheel as the 2+2 that's there for me to drive in the US has one and it's always felt 'just right'. Since becoming anal about going back to virtually stock (visually), it's started to appeal to me more and more.

 

Time to get rid of the chrome dial surrounds I think. I like 'em, but I don't want them anymore.

Totally agree Bri. Some things should just be left alone. I'm use to using the OEM wheel as the 2+2 that's there for me to drive in the US has one and it's always felt 'just right'. Since becoming anal about going back to virtually stock (visually), it's started to appeal to me more and more.

 

Time to get rid of the chrome dial surrounds I think. I like 'em, but I don't want them anymore.

I have a brushed stainless cover for the dash so it looks a bit like the nsx one, but dunno if in your mind it's tacky or classy

Thanks, but you can keep it. Not my thing at all I'm afraid.

Thanks, but you can keep it. Not my thing at all I'm afraid.

I wasn't selling it :pinch:

 

Just wanted your view/inspire you

IMO, it's garish.....that's my view. :)

IMO, it's garish.....that's my view. :)

 

:rofl::rofl:

Totally agree Bri. Some things should just be left alone. I'm use to using the OEM wheel as the 2+2 that's there for me to drive in the US has one and it's always felt 'just right'. Since enjoying some anal, it's started to appeal to me more and more.

 

Time to get rid of the chrome dial surrounds I think. I like 'em, but I don't want them anymore.

 

Well your decission to go back to visually stock is infectious....... But as for you preferences....... what ever floats your boat..... :whistling:

I think the chrome rings look much better than the stock instruments without them.

 

Anyways, today I started on replacing the timing belt, it's 6 years old and I'm going on a trackday event next weekend so not taking any chances, upon inspection the belt was fine however I'm still replacing it. Took some bloody effort to get to this point!

 

I think the chrome rings look much better than the stock instruments without them.

 

Anyways, today I started on replacing the timing belt, it's 6 years old and I'm going on a trackday event next weekend so not taking any chances, upon inspection the belt was fine however I'm still replacing it. Took some bloody effort to get to this point!

 

Good effort, I know your pain.

Totally agree Bri. Some things should just be left alone. I'm use to using the OEM wheel as the 2+2 that's there for me to drive in the US has one and it's always felt 'just right'. Since becoming anal about going back to virtually stock (visually), it's started to appeal to me more and more.

 

Time to get rid of the chrome dial surrounds I think. I like 'em, but I don't want them anymore.

 

Can i buy the trim rings off you Si

...and finally! Decided it was time to fit my US-spec rear quarter panels. Those of you who have either changed your interior from S1 to S2 or have done the new belt change might be familiar with this, I wanted to keep the belt locations where they were, so the lap belt and the door pillar belts. Only way to do that was to modify the door cards, which was done. However you're left with a cutout in the rear cards where the B pillar belt would go on newer ones.

 

Well, in the US, for about a year only, the belts were in their original configuration, but with the fabric interiors. I managed to get one from a junk yard in Los Angeles with the help from a friend and then the other, I found online in Pennsylvania. Well, they both eventually turned up from different sides of the US and my theory and fitment worked! I have a full retro-fitted S2 interior with the S1 belt locations. Very anal, but I love doing stuff like this! Took me about a year to track both parts down and have them shipped over, they're really difficult to get as most of them have belt cutouts!

 

 

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Can i buy the trim rings off you Si

 

Sure! If you want, we can do a swap if you have a good condition part to exchange. I don't want anything for them.

Edited August 5, 20169 yr by Funkysi

Like that Si :thumbup1:

 

Yup me too.... I must get my arse into gear and fit mine after Mondo worked his magic:thumbup:

 

I know what you mean about the OEM wheel,its the same as the real deal un-molested gear knob...it just feels right that cant be explained.

 

I have to agree - Nissan got this car just right out of the box. And a few subtle upgrades here and there aside, there's no need to mess with it:cool:

...and finally! Decided it was time to fit my US-spec rear quarter panels. Those of you who have either changed your interior from S1 to S2 or have done the new belt change might be familiar with this, I wanted to keep the belt locations where they were, so the lap belt and the door pillar belts. Only way to do that was to modify the door cards, which was done. However you're left with a cutout in the rear cards where the B pillar belt would go on newer ones.

 

Well, in the US, for about a year only, the belts were in their original configuration, but with the fabric interiors. I managed to get one from a junk yard in Los Angeles with the help from a friend and then the other, I found online in Pennsylvania. Well, they both eventually turned up from different sides of the US and my theory and fitment worked! I have a full retro-fitted S2 interior with the S1 belt locations. Very anal, but I love doing stuff like this! Took me about a year to track both parts down and have them shipped over, they're really difficult to get as most of them have belt cutouts!

 

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Sure! If you want, we can do a swap if you have a good condition part to exchange. I don't want anything for them.

 

Ok just pm me a list of what you are looking for and ill see if i have anything in my stash

Good effort, I know your pain.

 

Was a cakewalk up until the point I was going to loosen the powersteering pump belt. Struggled with it for a good hour before I finally got it to move! 3-4 hours work tomorrow and it should be up and running again :-)

...and finally! Decided it was time to fit my US-spec rear quarter panels. Those of you who have either changed your interior from S1 to S2 or have done the new belt change might be familiar with this, I wanted to keep the belt locations where they were, so the lap belt and the door pillar belts. Only way to do that was to modify the door cards, which was done. However you're left with a cutout in the rear cards where the B pillar belt would go on newer ones.

 

Well, in the US, for about a year only, the belts were in their original configuration, but with the fabric interiors. I managed to get one from a junk yard in Los Angeles with the help from a friend and then the other, I found online in Pennsylvania. Well, they both eventually turned up from different sides of the US and my theory and fitment worked! I have a full retro-fitted S2 interior with the S1 belt locations. Very anal, but I love doing stuff like this! Took me about a year to track both parts down and have them shipped over, they're really difficult to get as most of them have belt cutouts!

 

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You're lucky they haven't faded that much...

 

Edited August 5, 20169 yr by Alic

Was a cakewalk up until the point I was going to loosen the powersteering pump belt. Struggled with it for a good hour before I finally got it to move! 3-4 hours work tomorrow and it should be up and running again :-)

That was it for me too, Could never get the bolt undone behind the PS pulley, had to take the pulley off in the end :pinch:

You're lucky they haven't faded that much...

 

 

They don't appear faded at all and match the rest of the interior perfectly. It looks like it always came that way. So happy with the result.

They don't appear faded at all and match the rest of the interior perfectly. It looks like it always came that way. So happy with the result.

LOL how did that pic get there! Was doing some offroading!

That was it for me too, Could never get the bolt undone behind the PS pulley, had to take the pulley off in the end :pinch:

Did you loosen the two bolts behind the pulley? I dont know if it had anything to do with it but I saw this post on the Australian 300zx club where they loosened it. I also unbolted the adjuster bracket and use a big screwdriver to get it to move... :-/

Did you loosen the two bolts behind the pulley? I dont know if it had anything to do with it but I saw this post on the Australian 300zx club where they loosened it. I also unbolted the adjuster bracket and use a big screwdriver to get it to move... :-/

Yeah I couldn't get one of them undone and there was limited accessibility so I just took the pulley off.

I could not resist using my Zed for the Sainsbury's run again this morning - even with the leaky rad.....:oops:

 

Luckily it's just 6 miles each way - and there's little chance of getting stuck in traffic and overheating at that time of the morning, so I took the chance:wink:

 

And later, I might just fit my new steering wheel and red Z centre badge. I assume one removes the old badge first, as opposed to just sticking it over the top:biggrin: