AndrewG

The difference is that in the UK spec headlights they (the mounting bases) were designed to take H3 bulbs and place the filament in the correct position for the optics. So in my case the HID is probably in as good a place as it gets. In Jap spec headlights the mounting bases were designed for H3C and you have used H3 HIDs so the focal point will be way off in your case.

Thanks, I know that when I installed my H3 HID kit I compared the two side by side. The halogen filament was bang in the middle of the HID discharge bubble (like this photo I pulled from the web). I could try moving the HID bulb back in the holder to see what difference it makes, if any to the pattern. I still think the best solution for me is to retrofit a complete OEM HID projector assembly.

I thought you were referring to the Canadian Lancaster, when you said "Lancaster bomber"! Anyway CGVRA has landed safely at RAF Coningsby.

The british weather! http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Dual-flypast-Canadian-Lancaster-BBMF-aircraft/story-22220652-detail/story.html

That link is for 2013? The tour schedule has her in maintenance at the BBMF.

Please say you are going to video that event!

Well she is doing a flypast not that far from you: Saturday August 23 Flypast - Henstridge - both Lancasters. Henstridge, Somerset full schedule here: http://www.warplane.com/lancaster-2014-uk-tour.aspx

She is nearly here! http://www.flightradar24.com/CGVRA/40497a4

It was a dealer fitted option on UK supplied cars.

Have you got something that documents that?

I have an early (unshielded/unprotected) Selin. The HIDs I installed came with Phillips (made in Germany) ballasts. I've not experienced any problems so far with the Selin I have and the ballasts. It was a rare event in any case which affected a small number of Selin users. Later Selins have been "hardened" to both power line and radiated interference.

Got it, wasn't sure if the voltage averaging role of the Selin hadn't been coded/built into the latest NIStune and stock ECU when using dual MAFs.

How is the work of a Selin translator handled/replaced for a dual "slot-style MAF"?

Allthough this was a problem that affected early Selin translators, bear this in mind when buying HID ballasts: "All of the Chinese sourced ballasts I was able to test sent voltage spikes into the cars electrical system as high as 300 volts (!!!) This is also repeatedly hitting every other computer in your system." - Jim Selin http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2579166/Hey-Greg-sorry-I-hadnt-replied-to-your-email-yet.html

For the 25th Anniversary meet at Coventry, I produced a synopsis of the 300ZX development, production, sales and competition history. This information was displayed as four large format panels near the museum entrance for Club members and visitors to read. Since then I've used the same content as a small flyer to give to people who have expressed an interest in the 300ZX and the Club, most recently at the Beaulieu meet. I keep copies in the glove box to hand out as needed. The 4 sided flyer is printed A5 sized. A .pdf copy is available for download below. I hope you find it informative and useful. 300ZX 25th Anniversary Flyer.pdf

Great way to get your nuts red hot!

Watch out! The last person to try that came unstuck...

That guy on TT.net didn't take the engine out, but did this: http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2579177/No-alignment-necessary.html

You're not the first to have done this: http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=general&msg_id=2579128

Would be as visitors as participants are pre 1989.

Great news! Going far?

I couldn't say, but he is a very quiet and unassuming type. I'll let him introduce himself...

Blimey that's a shiny one! and who could that be in the passenger seat I wonder?

Although the individual colours aren't shown, these two diagrams give the information you are after. Two wires are for the horn and two for the airbag. You can trace the horn wires and ignore the others. EL-170.pdf RS-22.pdf

Have you tried Mike@MJP?