Alexporsche

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Helloo! I used to own a few 300zx one non and one twin turbo. I've since sold and bought a Subaru Legacy GTB twin turbo. It's quite a quick car when you floor it but one thing that is lacking is the brakes. The fronts are just two pots and just don't give me any confidence compared to my old brembos on my Nissan TT from a R33 GTR....i don't expect them to be that good of course but know i can improve them. I'm looking to upgrade to Subaru 4 pots but noticed on flea bay someone selling a Nissan set from a 300zx and he thought they would also fit the Subaru. My question is has anyone bought or does anyone know if these will fit? Has anyone bought a set of Brembos from a Subaru and fitted them to a 300zx? If i can i'll get a set of original 300zx brakes from someone here because i know they will be cheaper than the Subaru 4 pots and i'd love to do it before anyone else!!!! Cheers guys Alex

Not my driveway but my parents they live in a nice "little" house in Cornwall. Cheers James hope you sell yours too....then again it is an auto so who knows ;o) only kidding yours i'm sure will go soon too. Feels weired not having the Zed soon as i've had this one for a few years and one before for a few. Been on this site for a few years now but have to say it really has been invaluable,i never thought there was so much interest and help in such a cool car...... Hang on why am i selling it!!!!!!!!! I've changed my mind....only kidding . We're actually adopting a kid next month after two years of IVF and one year of Adoption training....even though me and the wife will be really sad to see the car go i have to buy something sensible...... Therefore i'm looking for a nice Subaru Legacy GT-B ,still twin turbo and Bilsteins and very much a wolf in sheeps clothing..... Probably not as quick as mine but still a bit of 4WD fun on the corners on a wet day! I'm sure in a few years i'll buy another Zed ;o( Javier i have to say i think it really is going to a good home and will definately take you up on a vist to Spain just to have a spin in my old car....and drink some San Miguel's!!!! Very good luck and look after her!

Also to the "suspicious" one on here i removed the fogs as i preferred the UK spec plate without them! Any other questions.......... And you wonder why i'm not subcribed anymore!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys for your kind words and too those who wouldn't "touch me with a barge pole" on e-bay i tried to sell a car stereo x3 times and some looney kept trying to buy it and insisted on turning up at my house but i kept refusing and asked to meet him on neutral ground. As i refused i think he even tried to get a friend to buy it from me who also wanted to turn up at my house therefore i refused the sale and of course got -3 points. If anyone has any other questions feel free to direct them to me.......... Cheers Alex

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Thought about that one also.... I spoke to a garage today who said it may be worth taking off the disc checking everythings clean then turn it to the next nut, put it on then tighten everything up again.... Going off the idea of buying new pads.....not really sure this will solve the problem.....

I wonder if mine are then? Just fitted brand new disks and pads, also had part of the steering rack which was loose tightened. All was perfect for about 200 miles but it's just started juddering again!!!!!!!! How do you sort the dragging brakes???? Cheers

No that was my first thought and i had them balanced today.......just had to add 5g on the wheel i sanded. It seems a bit odd how it would suddenly start to judder again though......

Have the spigot and hand torque tightened them...

Story so far........... Took the car to Jeff at Zedworld who did a great job on putting in a new prop shaft which took away that annyoing rumble under the seat. He also found a loose steering joint which he cured and suggested the discs which had been skimmed hadn't been on the inside rim. The vibration through the steering wheel improved but was still there. As suggested i changed the discs and pads and hey preston no vibration whatsoever......i was also running in the discs very slowly. Last weekend i took off one wheel to sand down some minor kerb damage and took out the car again to find some steering wheel judder had returned???????????????? This is no where near as bad as it was but is still there now...... Any bright ideas as i'm now really loosing my patience!!!!! Cheers Alex 07944045178

Don't you then loose a brake light???

I've heard about that but are they really that bright?????

I know that's why i fancy one! I actually used to use a high level brake light for the fog and it even passed the MOT! That was £25.......this looks much more interesting! Think i'll buy one anyway and fit it next week.........pics to follow......

Anyone ever fitted these??? I know they are around £50 from Demon Tweeks but quite fancy using it as a fog light especially at that price!!! http://bajabeetle.abergeletools.co.uk/Volkswagen/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=2&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=5&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

Hi JB Went to Mothercare yesterday lots of booster seats and no shop assistants..... Also had a look at Argos also lots of seats.... Like you i won't use the Z that much but i do want to get one that fits my wife's car and the Z..... Think it's a case of going to Halfrauds and just trying a few out.... Might pop over this afternoon and try a few out there...wil let you know how i get on....

Been looking at a few official websites and they talk about the appropriate "child restraint" if over 4 or 4 1/2 feet tall....?? Does "restraint" mean the booster seat? Also Ronnie can you reccomend a booster seat....what do you use??? Cheers fella Alex

We'll be looking after a 4 year old for a while and i was wondering if i need any sort of baby booster seat or will he fit in the back ok with the seat belt? Thanks. Alex

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After having some problems with vibration in the steering under braking it's been narrowed down to a few problems all sorted but i now need to buy a new pair of discs and pads. My first worry is to stop this disc warping happening again which in the first place was probably due to me not running them in properly! I had Ferodo DS 2500 pads and DBA slotted discs. I have been told that even though the pads are good they have a high metal content and i may have overcooked the discs. As i'm now on a real budget i need to buy somthing a little less expensive and i've seen the 3G discs which are grooved with 20 channels and are £270 including vat. As for pads i may go for something good but also a little less than the Ferodo's.... Any ideas for 1.Discs????????? 2.Pads????????? Cheers Alex

I agree it's not ideal but the wear is even which doesn't bother me too much. I'm more concerned of the juddering than anything else and do want to get it sorted. Hoping too very soon.........

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Just been out to check the car (again and again and again!) the rears all seem fine as do the front. I have noticed some movement in the front anti roll bar when i pull it? Should this be solid or have any movement at all? Also does anyone know of a good and reliable garage in London????? Cheers Alex

No adjustable parts on the suspension or camber arms or tensions rods.....yes the car is lowered very slightly with Eibach springs....