AndrewG

Pre '94 models have two bleed nipples on the ABS unit. Make sure you follow bleed order and procedure as per FSM: http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/manual/manual/br/005.gif You will need to bleed both sides of each caliper, outer nipple first then inner nipple. ABS nipples are marked F and R.

What a small world we live in! That design doesn't work with the standard OEM flasher unit (I've tried). However, I have a prototype that does and simply bridges the existing wiring. The software is not quite right yet, but it works in principle.

Nice article on what is like to drive the IMSA raced 1993 Nissan 300ZX "75" car. Driven by Steve Millen (owner of the Stillen company) and Johnny O'Connell the car developed over 700HP and 600 torques and together with the "76" car dominated the IMSA GTO and GTS categories between '90 to 95'. The article was published in the US Cigar Aficionado magazine in '95: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/High-Speed-Dreams_7653/p/1 "Coming out of the first turn, a sharp right-hander, I give the car its first taste of octane. For a fraction of a second, it accelerates demonically, like Porsches I've been in, wildly fast, but nothing beyond physical comprehension. Then the turbos kick in. The car leaps up the track, as though it were momentarily airborne. I can hear myself yell "Holy shit!" as the back end searches for traction, propelling me into what seems like another dimension of time. One blink and I'm 100 yards down the track. The whole experience takes about a second..."

Best wishes on your Birthday. How is that UK Zed of yours doing?

Oil coolers were added/upgraded to Euro spec cars after high speed testing by Nissan on German autobahns. The description of the system is here: http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/manual/manual/pd/035.gif Circuit diagram: http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/manual/manual/pd/037.gif -Andrew

Not necessarily, this is the method I used (it is in Japanese, but you will get the jist): http://www.zcar-owners.net/cgi-bin/diy_bbs/cbbs.cgi?mode=al2&namber=25&rev=&no=0 You can also clean the rear of the projector lens using the same technique. -Andrew

You'd better get a bend on as he is 104!

Stumbled across this picture. If you look carefully, you can see three rows of brand spanking new Z32s ready for loading. "A worker leads a Nissan 300ZX to enter a freighter at the Japanese auto manufacturers pier in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo, May 19, 1995. Some 2,800 models were loaded to the vessel for exportation to the United States while three models of the Nissan’s luxury cars were included in the preliminary sanction list. (AP Photo/Hideyuki Yamamoto)" http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/Watchf-AP-I-JPN-APHS406519-Japan-Auto-Exports/74672cc44c404bd9bc53c2e2eb9c3823/2/0

Not that they are my cup of tea, but here they are in a full Bomex kit on a SWB:

You might want to check what conditions, if any, were imposed when planning permission was granted. Some local authorities have codes of practice, dealing with hours of work, noise and disturbance etc. You could also check with the local environmental health department on brick/tile dust pollution and contamination. Be certain to take photos of damage, close-ups of sills etc. (time-stamped if possible). Then put your complaint to the builder in writing. State in the letter what you what to remedy the situation (for example, professional cleaning of your property when the work is completed, paid for by them). If you do have to take legal steps for compensation, photos will be essential. Send your letter of complaint through the post, don't just hand it personally to the builder on site or one of his crew. If the builder is reputable they should have public liability insurance to cover this sort of thing, which can help in any claim.

Another UK Zed saved! What a nice find.

Why has the car got UK/Euro Nissan badge on front and UK/Euro indicator sidelights?

Came across this post on Speedhunters.com for drifting in the United Arab Emirates. One of the cars featured: And the best shot - vortex of fire from the turbo exhaust! If you would like to see that in high resolution: http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/uae_car_culture_larry_chen_desktops-4.jpg Full post here: http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/through-my-lens-car-culture-in-the-uae -Andrew

Knowing how much effort Paul put into his car, I would expect it to be good copy nonetheless.

Looks like this car is being broken by seller. 99 spec rear spoiler up for sale: http://r.ebay.com/v7XcHe

Nos, I wonder if you could give your expert opinion on this post I came across on TT.net a while back. The post refers to an article in a 1990 edition of Turbo Magazine on work HKS did tuning a 300ZX. http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=main&msg_id=23596 The key bit being "When HKS tested the stock car's fuel system they found that a correct air/fuel ratio can be measured all the way to 16 psi without modification." I've always wondered how this was possible. -Andrew

One thing I would be very interested to get are opinions on the best rust proofing products/systems available for our cars. Applied either professionally or DIY.

Or are just not driven when there is any chance of salt being on the road, like mine. As far as I know, the factory applied the same anti corrosion to all cars. The UK cars got the most exposure to salt and suffered first. The Japanese imports are now starting to suffer the same. In Japan they don't salt their roads.

Here is the "diode" mod: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?117007-HID-light-mod&highlight=diode+hid When I did the mod, I put the relay and fuse in the fuse box to keep things tidy. -Andrew

Worth cleaning the optics when you install your HID. I was surprised at how much dust accumulates inside the headlight assembly. This is the method I used: http://www.zcar-owners.net/cgi-bin/diy_bbs/cbbs.cgi?mode=al2&namber=25&rev=&no=0 You can also clean the rear of the projector lens using the same technique. The cleaning made a big difference to the light output and makes the lights look brand new. You do have to remove the headlight assembly to do the cleaning, but that is not a hard job. -Andrew

Have you bought that car? -Andrew

Here is the TT.net guide: http://www.ttzd.com/tech/precatstech.html -Andrew

Well if you've got the funds, then a 240Z can be yours: http://www.thehairpincompany.co.uk/car-Datsun-240Z-1970.html (asking 35K apparently) http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C414733 (asking £30k) -Andrew

UK/Euro cars fitted with pre-cats on the passenger side: http://nissan4u.com/parts/300zx/el_z32/1990_1/type_1/exhaust_and_cooling/catalyst_converter/ Outlet-exhaust 14449-30P00 with CONV ASSY from '90, January — '92, April and 14449-40P05 '92, April — '94, September The catalyst is small unit installed into the lower part of the cast iron elbow. -Andrew

Fancy doing it again with the Datsun-France club next year? http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?170028-Z32TT-500-BHP-on-Spa-Classic-2013-25-amp-26-of-May -Andrew