MasterCookieman

So, I cut and polished....

I considered that, that the pins to the left (in the pic) are for heated mirrors. Wing mirrors and the car are both JDM. They are folding mirrors, currently folded! I think I had just assumed that all Z32s has heated electric folding mirrors.

So, I just replaced a wing mirror from a different Zed, and I seem to have different connections - Did the mirrors change at all between years, or do I have the wrong plug? I don't think I do, it's the only one it can be, or can find.

My first Z was rotten their too (above), along with the sills all the way along to the front, but I always though that part of the floor was an odd place to rust through.

Ok, thanks everyone, I get the 265/30, but how do we end up with 40 on the front? I understand it's to keep it as close to the original as possible, so were the original 16" tyres also different tyre heights? I guess they must have been. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Hi, I have had a look through the archives but not really finding the answer I'm looking for. Running a stock setup, with 18" rims (staggered so 9" on the rear and 8" on the front), please can someone tell me what tyre sizes I'm looking at? I'm thinking 265/35/18 on the rear, is this as wide as I can go without rubbing? On the front I'm guessing 235/35/18? Does it need to be 35 to keep the original circumference the same (would a 40 matter for example), how crucial is this? I don't want to be going 35mph and showing 30mpg on the speedo etc. I don't want to stretch the tyres or anything like that, just a normal setup. Cheers :)

Try again... http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4645777.htm?CMPID=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59156|cid:189934405|agid:18074225845|tid:pla-161888518885|crid:77627770765|nw:g|rnd:8724222546152560159|dvc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=CjwKEAjwlq24BRDMjdK7g8mD6BASJABBl8n3GVQpZkGeOzEVR9niDuS2K6UUjpI1YfN5WSb9eh3QtxoCYqPw_wcB

Ok, I think I'm going to get this - https://www.google.co.uk/#q=da+polisher&tbm=shop&spd=1480476465942379334 It's more in the price range I was looking at, its DA, but only 600w. - - - Updated - - - Sorry, direct link here - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4645777.htm?CMPID=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59156|cid:189934405|agid:18074225845|tid:pla-161888518885|crid:77627770765|nw:g|rnd:8724222546152560159|dvc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=CjwKEAjwlq24BRDMjdK7g8mD6BASJABBl8n3GVQpZkGeOzEVR9niDuS2K6UUjpI1YfN5WSb9eh3QtxoCYqPw_wcB

Well, I found this - FTDI FT232R Chip - http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT232R.htm Seems to convert serial to USB, or visa versa. I'm guessing the chip is in the interface.

I too started looking into this, and other software / cables on ebay, as I'll need to do diagnostics. I found Datascan on ebay here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-DataScan-I-Diagnostic-Software-for-1989-2000-Nissan-Infiniti-Consult-Cars-/231833902292?hash=item35fa609cd4:g:kCQAAOSw5dNWsT17 Obviously then you need the cable - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Consult-2-II-14-Pin-DDL-OBD-USB-Interface-for-Nissan-with-FTDI-FT232R-Chip-/231244103208?refid=store&ssPageName=STORE:HTMLBUILDER:SIMPLEITEM This doesn't obviously help if you're using your phone.

Thanks!! I'll have to try and work it out, but I guess the main cost is the compressor, which of course can be used for many things other than powering a gun. The compressor was around £200. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Cheyenne-V-Twin-150psi-Compressor/dp/B00EALKT6U/ref=sr_1_9?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1459370815&sr=1-9&keywords=wolf+compressor The gun I bought was around £30, which had very good reviews, and it feels like a quality gun. I used this gun for the paint and lacquer. I used the cheapy gun that came with the compressor for the primer. There's also things like a hose, and air filter / water trap. Oh, I bought an inline regulator as well, so in total all these came to about £40. The Gazebo was about £50 from Ebay. The primer / paint and lacquer all came from Ebay - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Nu-Agane-Car-Paints-01234-355990/Cellulose-Gloss-Paint-/_i.html?_fsub=3195635&_sid=40587497&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 I think I've spent about £300 on paint / base coat, but that's because I screwed up the first time, so it could have been £150. Primer and Lacquer probably comes to around £100 - £150. Gloss and standard thinners was around £12 a tin locally. So overall, around £700. I could have done it cheaper, without so much primer, so much paint (at least I guess there are plenty of coats on now!). If I really wanted to I could probably sell the compressor for £150 once I'm finished with it, but I have no plans - it's very useful.

FunkySi recommended an orbital machine polisher further up the thread.

It is rewarding when it all works out, yeah. :) I'm hoping to get to the bonnet this weekend. It's the size of the thing, flies and such love it... and then there's avoiding streaks when spraying, which sometimes you think is fine until you stand back and look from a different angle!

There is over spray on the wheels, but I always planned to replace them as one was buckled...long story, so it didn't matter. I'm thinking maybe keep the best two and put winter tyres on them, as once she's on the road she'll be a daily driver.

That's more the price I has in mind, though not orbital. I guess as long as I keep it on the move I'll be ok?

Cheers, yes, it's turned out a lot better than I'd hoped for. I'm very happy with it considering the conditions I've worked in, and being a total newbie to painting. The price of orbital machine polishers is scaring me a bit though!

Cheers, Yep, good old cellulose. lol I know many hate it, but it was easier and cheaper. It just worked for me.

So, you may remember my painting escapade of last year. Well, I wasn't happy with result I was left with, which was my own fault really as I hadn't mixed the paint thoroughly (and it had been standing for a year...) so I was left with the majority of the metallic flakes in the bottom of the tin, and when sprayed made the finish really light in colour... However, the weather got bad and the gazebo collapsed, the poles came apart, leaving the fresh paint scratched and gouged, it was a mess. So, I got more paint, and resprayed. I've also applied several coats of clear lacquer. I still need to respray the bonnet as some neat paint/thinners mix got on it and melted a big hole down to the original paint. Joy. I also dropped one of the wing mirrors and cracked it... I'm very happy with the finish, the clear coat made a massive difference, thanks to everyone who convinced me. :) So, I need to rub down the clear coat and polish, and just wanted to run my plans past everyone. I'm going to rub down with 2500 grit gently with a lot of water until everywhere is flat. I have a couple of runs in the clear coat to deal with, nothing major, so I'll sort these out at the same time. I then plan to polish with G3. Will this do the job? - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-264569-Sander-Polisher-1200/dp/B002QS1LZ2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1459083351&sr=8-4&keywords=polishing+mop Then apply a ton of quality wax. :) Any advice is appreciated, I don't want to ruin my nice paint! Cheers,

I did, looked nice, but didn't recognise the language. It did look legit, and seems to have a FB page too. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Yeah, something just isn't right there. I've also noticed that another seller (wheel_wholesalers) is selling wheels using exactly the same photos...so appears to be the same seller. wheel_wholesalers has zero feedback however.

Hey, I saw these and thought - nice! They really caught my eye. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-inch-alloy-wheels-5x114-Lexus-IS-GS-SC-220-250-300-350-430-450-NISSAN-S13-S14-/252328286810?fits=Model%3A300+ZX&hash=item3abff01a5a:g:PWYAAOSwa-dWsT33 Despite not being ready for wheels yet, I could be tempted by these...but am I the only one that thinks they're really cheap, too cheap? I mean even postage is free. So £369 all in. I know you can get wheels at this price, but normally they're of a more basic design, definitely not deep dish (ish) So, is it just me? Just airing on the side of caution, feedback looks good, though it is limited. Cheers

Nice! Are they 18s or 19s?

Thanks everyone, but after all that I think I'm going to give the wheels a miss. I was also looking for a wheel and tyre package, and although it works out about £200 more expensive, the wheels will fit properly and they'll be all brand new! Just means I cant get them just yet. I know a lot more about wheel fitment now! :) Cheers!

Hmm, didn't realise things got so complicated. I figured as long as the PCD was the same and the offset was enough to dear the caliper, then all was fine. I've looked up spigot rings, and wondering why the bolts wouldn't just align the wheel centrally, one tight? Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

Hi, I'm looking at some refurbed RX8 wheels, in black, that are local to me and a good price. Is / has anyone else run these rims? Any pics? As far as I can tell they should fit. Cheers!