AndrewG

Took the car today to a MOT test place that I hadn't used before and passed with flying colours. Before I went I swapped out the HID bulbs for the standard Halogen bulbs just in case. After the test I spoke to the examiner about fitting aftermarket HIDs to the car and he explained that if they were of the bulb and invertor type plugged into the projector he would not have passed the car. How he would know if the HIDs were aftermarket and not factory fitted I didn't ask and he didn't tell me. I did ask about fitting '99 spec OEM HIDs and he told me that since they were manufactured by Nissan for the Z32 and I could show that and the bulb and projector were designed to work together he would pass them. He wasn't bothered by a lack of the "E" symbol on the glass. The fact that the car doesn't have self leveling fitted didn't matter either. Of course my experience may be down to an individual examiners interpretation of the rules, but I thought I would pass it on.

CZP list most of the important bits for the '99spec. https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-jdm-62022-vp125-nismo-1999-fairlady-z-jspec-oem-front-bumper-fascia-cover-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32_p_1996.php This is the parts diagram for the '89 spec (US model, but pretty much the same as for Jspec).

G4+ Installation manual for Z32: Link G4+ Z32 installation manual N300+.pdf Product description from one of the retailers (near me): https://shopbhp.com/products/link-g4-300zlink-n300-plugin-fits-the-nissan-300zx-z32

One of these up on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-Z32-TwinZ-Design-Type-2-Rear-Bumper-SWB/113155794191?hash=item1a589c650f:g:oZMAAOSwuPdbRK2E

These are all the part#'s for a 99spec including the bumper itself and side lights:

Assuming a '89 Jpsec one then the part# is 62022-40P28. Still showing here: https://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/nissan/nissan-6202240p28-bumper-set-fron/ By reference, in the states: https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-factory-front-bumper-fascia-twin-turbo-tt-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32-62022-40p28_p_5335.php

This comprehensive guide should help: http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/tech/plenum/plenum.aspx

Une belle petite vacance Art!

You have set the tensioner gap to 4mm?

Great Club spirit - give that man a round of applause!

If you don't have success on here there is one up on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300ZX-Z32-1990-1999-Hazard-warning-switch-button/123293352760?hash=item1cb4db4338:g:xNAAAOSwPWRZPw75 Have you checked that the harness plug for the switch is connected properly?

I look foward to reading about your Link install then. For myself, having already invested in an EBC, Selin, RLTC all of which work prefectly well I'll stay with the stock ECU and go the Nistune route when the JWT530's and the rest of the "bolt-ons" get fitted. We can compare notes in due course.

I'm not disputing that. Of course it is a slow processor compared to modern CPU speeds. However, for most folks starting out on their tuning and upgrades it will work fine and Nistune makes it much easier to setup and monitor. When you get to the level of say Howard or Nick with their ~600hp cars then yes it makes sense. But is it an expensive route requiring new sensors to get the full functionality and in most cases replacing existing stuff like Selins, Boost controllers, EBC, boost solenoids, knock sensors, MAFs etc and if you are lucky to have one RL traction control.

How so? The stock ECU is way faster than is needed for what it's ask to do. It may lack sophistication in the sensors it is programmed to measure and react to but in raw processing power it is up to the mark. The Nistune board adds nothing more in processing capability.

If have a 16bit ECU then you will be limited to the Nistune approach (you can't socket a 16bit ECU for an EPROM). The Nistune Type 3 board is used with the mapping uploaded onto it with the Nistune software. Example of 16bit Nistune installed - https://conceptzperformance.com/nistune-300zx-ecu-upgrade-16-bit-z32-1003_p_8090.php You can see the 8bit and 16bit ECU types here for identification: https://www.specialtyz.com/300zx/ecu-socketing-service.html I would email Greg@SpecialityZ to discuss options before proceeding.

Well done for getting it all the way from the states to Slovakia!

If you go for the 615cc or 740cc pintleless injectors you will also need the adapter kit: https://conceptzperformance.com/jim-wolf-technology-jwt-early-style-to-late-style-injector-fuel-rail-adapter-kit-w-connectors-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32-iz320-l2ead_p_12665.php (Apologies Luke)

This is a test between stock, upgraded and Stoptech BBK brakes on a 350Z and makes for interesting reading. https://www.zeckhausen.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=6446_6565 The important thing to remember is that the larger pads and discs that come with multi-piston calipers provide a greater swept area which means a greater area over which heat is generated. Because the total heat for a given stopping force is always the same, greater swept area means better heat dissipation and less brake fade. So, while a one-time emergency stop will not show much difference between a stock setup and a 6-piston BBK, the multi-piston caliper BBK design will be more resistant to fade over several hard stops in quick succession. Replacing the stock rubber lines with stainless lines is always worthwhile as over many years the rubber lines will start to ballon under pressure and reduce the brake feel. The BMC brace is worthwhile. If you don't have one fitted then get someone to stamp on the brake pedal whilst you observe the BMC - you will see it move a surprising amount as the fire wall flexes and in doing so reducing brake feel.

Constant +12V is the yellow wire at the plug.

That car rings a bell! https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?186970-Twin-Turbo-Manual-Stance-Build-Thread&p=1950380&viewfull=1#post1950380

Yes, I have: https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?171664

How much effort (software) would it be to have our version of this? https://zclub.net/

Such a wonderful voice. Thank you Aretha.

So looking forward to seeing this car in the metal.