AndrewG

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

Gary and family, sorry to read of your news. It is always the hardest and most painful decision that comes with the package of pet ownership. It is one we know at the beginning of the time we have with them that we will be responsible for making on their behalf at the end. If she could, she would thank you for giving her dignity at the time she needed it most. Remember the good times you all had with Rosie - it helps. -Andrew

Have you asked Mike@MJP for a quote? He is an authorised agent for Stillen. -Andrew

The photo of the PS cooler is from my '94 UK car with hydraulically actuated Hicas. -Andrew

Mike, best wishes on your birthday and throughout the coming year. -Andrew

Oh look, here's another one! http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-n-300zx-bumpers-wings-spoilers-body-kits-nissan-intercoolers-W0QQAdIdZ446906583 Don't RS Performance have something to do with AMS... -Andrew

This post on TT.net shows the installation of a Nismo Euro Spec Oil Cooler Kit: http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2212694/Nismo-Euro-Spec-Oil-Cooler-Kit-21305-37P00K.html It is the same as installed on my car from the factory (the pictures are clearer than I can take the moment with all the other stuff in the way). This photo shows the power steering cooler taken through the bumper. It is fitted on the mounting bracket you can see in the pictures in the TT.net post. This is the parts diagram for UK/Euro power steering piping (hydraulically actuated Hicas): -Andrew

If you wanted to take it to France to keep or sell on, you could contact Hubert who exported a UK Zed there for advice: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?166760-A-Z32-driven-to-France-for-a-new-or-continued-life-into-a-nice-home! and the "for sale": http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?164830-SOLD-1990-UK-300ZX-twin-turbo-wide-body-%28501bhp-499lbft%29SOLD -Andrew

Agree, and they also seem to be able to make their motorways billiard table smooth. Something we seem unable do in this country. -Andrew

1 litre will do the job. BTW, should be plenty more for us over here as it has been banned from sale in the US. Why? Because it is blue... Continental announcement

Yes, used it for some time now, no problems. Also bought from ECP. To make full brake system flushes easier, you can alternate with ATE Type 200 which is the same specification but yellow in colour. Makes full flushes easier as you can see the colour change in the bleed pipe.

This is the experience of Greg Dupree from Specialty-Z with stainless and inconel manifolds: http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2347243/INfo.html With the Z32 the problem of cracking is made worse by the weight of the turbos hanging off the manifolds. For a time SZ insisted that to provide a warranty against their inconel manifolds cracking that their test pipes with flexible joints were also fitted. Ultimately SZ stopped selling inconel manifolds and went with cast iron from Mike Smith. -Andrew