AndrewG

Thought I would share this article published in Performance Car magazine back in April '91 which compared the 300ZX against the Honda NSX and Porsche 911 (as front, mid and rear engined cars respectively). The magazine cover used the "Supercar Showdown" title for the three cars. The "final frontier" section made me smile with the 300ZX getting Gawp Factor 5 plus! Hope you enjoy the read.

The four subframe bushes are not available as OEM (unless you get a new subframe from Nissan). So you have a choice of polybushes, rubber (only from Whiteline afik) or solid (delrin or metal). There is also an option of retaining the (possibly worn out) OEM subframe bushes and using bushing collars.

With the exception of the subframe bushes, they rest are available from Japan (and possibly some from the US). Nismo part#s here: nismo z32 suspension bushes.pdf

Thanks. FYI - this the post on TT.net that sums up the latest info I have. It would seem that the W92477 bushes may have issues with fitment. http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2563009/Whiteline-subframe-bushing-w92446-or-w92447-poor-fitment.html

Which WL bushes did you go for (part#)? When I did some research on them a while back, there were two types made by WL which could be used in the Z32 application. As far as I can tell the WL bushes are the nearest in compliance to the OEM bushes currently available (other than buying a complete new subframe).

That's the idea!

You have these fitted Alex?

Welcome and look forward to seeing your car in the metal. Your 300ZX journey starts today!

Hubert, it would be great to meet you again at the NEC. I hope you can make it! As Simon has mentioned our next French adventure is being thought about, so with your help we could make it something special!

Lovely black convertible.

Car belonged to TwinTurboPete on TT.net. Highly modified! http://www.twinturbo.net/ttnetrides/rides.aspx?user_id=35

Good decision!

Lovely jubbly! Just needs to find a caring new owner.

One of these would be very cool in a man cave.

Wow, double glazed windows!

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The car is missing the OEM grey accent strip on all the bits it should have one. A respray could be one reason. That is a very yellow yellow. OEM yellow is much softer. Worth a look though.

Très jolie Simon!

Much cleaner - red Z badge on white background looks just right.

Yes you right of course!

Yes, I'm running 18x8.5J (35mm offset) and 18x9.5J (41mm offset) Wheels with 245/40 and 275/35 tyres and they fit fine. Pictures in my Gallery entry.

Welcome to the Club! A visual inspection will confirm 1,4,5,6(possibly),7(the adjustable bit) and 10 (the radiator bit). A LSD and rear wheel steer (HICAS) is fitted from the factory. What is the service history? - In particular cambelt replacement.

Oh God - not another year!

Well done Steve on seeing this through. Time now to enjoy the car and the buzz it will give you driving her!