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Hi All, Just some updates. As posted above, collected the used diff from Paul at Banzai Breakers. Sanded it down with a wire brush, applied 2 layers of anti rust primer, 3 coats of black gloss paint (being done today) and will finish off with lacquer tomorrow. After speaking to various wheel specialists throughout the uk, I’m going to have to give up these Veilside wheels since no one can replace the barrels or straighten them. I’ll try and sell them on eBay. So I began the quest to find new wheels and the pain of finding the right size and offsets etc. Decided to go for a low price option as I didn’t expect to have to buy new wheels, only expected to repair mine. I went for a set of Japan Racing JR10 from Driftworks with dimensions as follows; - fronts: 18x8.5 ET40 with hubcentric spacers (existing ones already have spacers and handle fine) - rears: 18x9.5 ET40 with hubcentric spacers Photos will be below. I love the design as their classic so suit the car and not too in your face. Japan Racing essentially make copies of super expensive wheels. This model is a copy of the CCW Classics which would go for around £3k. They also make copies of Volks TE37’s etc so basically another Ultralite/Rota/XXR type wheel company. I’ll probably go for high end wheels which I can get the offsets custom made so I don’t need spacers, in about a year or two max. For now, I’m just dying to get the car back on the road. I don’t want to drive the car with the replacement diff and these dodgy buckled rear wheels still on there, as that will probably destroy this diff as well! Bought some Redline 75w-90 GL5 fluid to go in. The diff should be going on next Tuesday/Wednesday. Hopefully should have the wheels by Friday so can get back on the road next weekend yay [emoji16]. Gave the engine bay a quick clean with autoglym engine and machine cleaner, then applied some autoglym vinyl and trim sealant to add some shine. I didn’t go to town on it by removing parts to clean in the gaps, but it’s an improvement to the dusty way it was before. Bought some Autosol metal polish - will apply this stuff to my exhaust back boxs to make them look brand new, hopefully tomorrow. Hopefully have some updates next week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh that's a great help, thanks for that ? Will message him now.

I can imagine on those solid looking wheels you had, it must have been super smooth. Wheels are so subjective to be honest. Yeah funny I've been thinking that today about the wheels causing the diff issue, as I know these R230 TT diffs are absolutely solid. I went and picked up the replacement diff today from Banzai Breakers and even he was surprised my diff had gone. It's a good thing I've got 3 months furlough leave off work as it gives me the time to sort out the car asap, otherwise its impossible with my long work hours. Will repaint the diff and post some pics up here, and also send an update after I sort the wheels or buy a new set, but rest assured, it will all be sorted asap. Got to get out and enjoy these dry and empty roads!!!

Thanks Gaz, hopefully turns out all good in the end. Will keep you guys updated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh wow quite a change of hands then. What made you sell her in the end? I know right - the Zed with the original amber indicators to rear and side indicators make it look like an old car but those facelift bits plus wheels which fill out those arches just make our baby’s timeless.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah you’re right - I love black cars when they’re clean and waxed. Your old Zed looks fantastic with those 99 spec rear lights especially [emoji7]. Such a timeless shape hey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha nice work - very shiny! Never had a white car so don’t know how difficult they are to detail, but assume they’re not too bad. Bet your glad they’re not all black. Black cars are a right pain to keep in good condition. I’ve been doing the same really on my Zed. After washing her today, I applied autoglym bumper and rubber gel to the targas and all surrounding seals to revitalise them. Also cleaned and waxed all the targa channels etc. Been going for drives at every opportunity, watching a shit tonne of tv haha and going on long walks with the wife. I’m going to take the 3 month furlough leave I have to jet wash the driveway and refill the sand to gaps, repaint outside of house and do loads of bits n bobs so when the lockdown period is over, we can just relax and go out loads without having those summer only house jobs to do! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The previous owners advised the rear wheels are buckled and the passenger left side is worse. He said there’s wheel wobble occasionally which I noticed on the 3.5 hour journey home from his place. Following this I never had wheel wobble so wasn’t worried. When I had the car on the lift earlier this week during the service, we span the wheels and noticed it was quite bad. I originally went to Lepsons wheel shop in Kent but they said they cannot refurbish or replace the barrels on split rims, since they cannot guarantee the seal between the wheel barrel and the rim. I’ve contacted my trusty usual wheel place in West Hampstead, NW London - just waiting on a response from them as ideally I want to keep my wheels since they’re perfect for my car. Let’s see what they say. I would also go for buying replacements but you just can’t get these wheels anymore. Not sure what wheels to go for if I end up having to replace them but have been eyeing up a BBS LM style wheel with the same gunmetal grey paint and silver studs as mine have at the mo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok so far I have done the following; - given it a thorough detail. It’s washed weekly but over the past few weeks have detailed more and more bits. Today I cleaned all the targa seals and applied autoglym bumper and trim gel with loads of layers. - replaced the external door trims to both sides - replaced the rusty wheel nuts with new shiny silver ones - had an oil/filter change - brake fluid flush with new motul rbf660 fluid - new Castrol diff oil - new 99 spec xenon headlights - absolutely love them!!! Transforms the front end and modernises so much Unfortunately since last weekend I heard a rough humming noise, from the rear end upon slowing down and especially when coasting. When changing the diff oil, my garage did a sound test with this listening device and headphones and found the noise coming from the diff. When we removed the diff drain plug, we found a shit tonne of metal filings, so pretty safe to say the diff is buggered. Thankfully Banzai Brokers are currently breaking a 92 TT SWB, and I managed to snap up a good condition diff off them. This should hopefully be with me by next Friday. I can then get it swapped out ASAP. Before I put it in, I’m going to strip off the surface rust, repaint in black, change the bushes. The garage will change the input and output seals when they fit it. Can’t wait as at the moment I can drive the car from a to b, but noise is getting worse. With the weather, I went out today with the t tops off and it’s so hard to not floor it! Also managed to get some new wind deflectors for the t top area from Banzai, because as you can see, the existing ones have been taped together! Here’s some pics of the bits discussed above; Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi All, I mentioned in various previous posts that I would start a thread about my new and first 300zx. I’ve copy and pasted an introduction that I posted in the newbie section a while back (with some updates) so you can get an overview of the car; Almost two months ago at the spur of the moment I went and bought a lovely Jap spec blue 300zx TT Manual LWB with 98k miles. An over view of the cars spec is; - 390bhp tuned by ProTuner - stock turbos and internals - 800cc injectors, selin twin maf conversion - Kakimoto mid and rear section exhausts - aftermarket turbo elbows, downpipes, front pipes etc. - 98 spec fairly new manual gearbox - K Sport big front brakes, stock rears - Veilside Andrews racing split rim wheels in gunmetal grey - two tone grey/black leather seats, hicas lock out, fairly new polybushed rear end and BC Racing shocks. List goes on but that's some key bits from memory. - 98k miles - Has been very well maintained with a lever arch of service history from the previous owners. I've got plenty of plans consisting of refreshing the car including modernising where possible to create an OEM+ look (no cheap chav bits don't worry). The Zed was booked into the bodyshop 23rd March but sadly due to the coronavirus lockdown, these works are now postponed. The works were to fit; - 99 spec front bumper - Respray to bonnet, both front arches to get rid of peeling lacquer, drivers door, rear bumper and getting rid of surface rust to around rear lights/boot - Replace side indicators with genuine Nismo clear indicators as existing clears ones seals have fallen apart - Fit new trims that were missing between boot and rear lights I’ll have all this done as soon as the lockdown is over and the bodyshop is back open. I’ve got on the to do list the following; - Source a 2nd hand AC compressor and get it reconditioned and then installed as the previous item exploded under the last owners ownership - Full leather retrim as existing leather is cracking up/poor quality. - Get a double din music system trim kit so I can fit a nice double din screen unit with modern features such as bluetooth etc. and also change all speakers - Paint the stock rear Z32 brakes in black to match the K Sport fronts - Sills need re-doing as they have rusted in areas from where its been jacked up in the wrong location!! Paint has obviously been damaged and flaked off leaving the bare metal to rust so will get this sorted - Fit Michellin PS4 tyres when the current tyres have worn out - Probably go for more power in about a years time maybe but for now coming from a 2 tonne 270bhp 4x4, 390bhp is more than enough to make me giggle. I’ll start a new post with what I’ve done so far with photos of course! Pics of the car when I bought it; Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ah ha, the C63. What a beast - another car I love. First time I came across them in person, I heard it before I saw it - what an engine sound! Hope you’re enjoying it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I saw them on Z1 website too. Earlier in this thread someone advised the JDM ones have their own design of coolant lines compared to the US/UK/Euro spec cars but probably best to talk to Jimmer as you’ve said actually to see if it’s possible to modify the US spec ones to suit or any other alternative route. Ah that’s a shame - it didn’t last long for sale to be honest. It was a complete spur of the moment thing for me - I always keep my eye on classifieds for these type of cars which only pop up once every couple years so had to jump at the chance! Your wheels did look super duper clean and filled the arches well - I’m glad these wheels are dark though as I’ve got bad OCD with cars - I’ve always had silver wheels and whenever you go out for a drive and get back it looks so dirty haha, drives me nuts. Well if I do ever come to sell this beast, you’ll be on my list. Ollie’s already asked me to contact him first so I’ll leave you two to fight it out haha [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh I see, what an absolute pain. Hope things get better and you get it sorted in the end. Does look beautiful so well worth sorting one day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Paintwork is beautiful! You should be proud of the way it looks - so so clean [emoji2] Is that midnight purple? Assuming you carried out the paint job? As from memory only late models I think were available with the midnight purple. What’s the story with the engine then? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Daz, wow thats great to here from a previous owner - small world hey! You looked after it well too. I’ve got the huge orange service history folder that’s stacked full of receipts and I like how you continued the first owners word document service history list with dates, mileage and works notes! Ollie didn’t continue this but I have started a new word doc with all works Ive done so far, as it helps so much for keeping records. Ahh that picture you posted is lovely - super clean! Ollie actually kept a print out of the original eBay sale advert you put up and I saw those wheels on the car back then. Car is running beautifully by the way - thanks for your input into keeping this car in good condition. I don’t think Ollie changed the ac compressor but the problem here is unfortunately Nissan have discontinued the part so you can’t get them new otherwise I would 100% buy a new one. Ollie recommended buying a used one then finding the best AC refurb shop you can to refurb it, then fit that. Yeah shame about the sills but to be honest for a 27 year old car, otherwise the car is great. There’s been some minor lacquer peel on the paint but I’m getting all those bits resprayed so all good. Will start a project thread on the car soon with pictures of the new 99spec front end and rest of the bits I’m going to do, so you can keep updated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s a great help, thanks a lot for that [emoji1417] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ah thanks for the wise advise. Will definitely get in touch with him then. Previous owner lived near him the lucky guy and couldn’t recommend him enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Gave it a good detail few weeks ago to revitalise that shine; wash, clay bar, polish and wax. Good luck and hope it’s not too windy where you are. We have the Brighton sea wind which can knock over small people like my other half haha [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is a long time indeed. Blow overs help so much as they get rid of stone chips and general wear and tear which ruin the finish tbh. Had mine for just over a month now! It’s my third car and it’s 8 months older than me hah! I need to get my sills done too and rust proofing. Chassis is generally rust free but sills have started to rust from being jacked on the pinch welds sadly. Need to sort before this winter as like you I use my car quite a bit; every few days - probably a similar mileage to you actually at circa 5k miles a year. Wow love the interior and that retrimmed steering wheel - the red zed badge really helps lift it. I’ve got to get in touch with royal steering wheels and get mine done. Your leather is in fantastic condition btw - looks really well maintained; smooth and matt finish [emoji16]. I found the best leather care products on the market are Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil. It transforms leather and makes it feel brand new with that Matt finish. Has to sit for min 1 day ideally in the sun or warm weather (easier said than done in the Uk!) but better for few days longer. Costs about £60-£70 and can be bought from MotorGeek uk online. Used on all my previous cars and even on house furniture. Loving the metal door levers - got them too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all, I’m planning on replacing the AC Compressor at some point in the next 3-4 months. The current one exploded under the previous owners ownership. It’s been converted to r134a already and had all those o rings replaced. Anyway enough waffling. Previous owner advised buying a used compressor and getting it refurbished so you can install with peace of mind that it’ll last a long while. I found a used series 2 ac compressor but not sure if it will fit my 93 TT. I saw online on the Z1 motorsports website that they’re the same unit between series 1 & 2 cars however the connector on the series 2 compressor is slightly different so you can cut the wires and splice in the connector from my existing compressor. I’m assuming this is correct as Z1 seem pretty reputable but can anyone else confirm knowledge of this? Also has anyone had experience of a good AC component refurbishment company? I came across a firm on pistonheads forums called Compressortech however they have mixed google reviews so a bit uneasy on going with them. Thanks in advance [emoji1417] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Gaz, thanks thanks. Haha yes I’m not a fan of those huge plates either with the writing on the left - same thing on the rear plates. Have bought a new single line slim plate for the front like many of the owners clubs cars have and a normal plate for the rear too as attached photos. Slim front one will also be better for airflow with the bigger openings on the 99 bumper especially. Ignore the green tint on the front plate - that’s just the back of the sticky back part that’s not been peeled yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got up at 6am today to make the most of the empty roads around Brighton and Hove. Even with the current situation, plenty of people on the roads from 8-9am onwards. To get those empty lanes to give it the beans off all the traffic lights you got to get up early or go out late night. Came across some lovely roads the other day when I bought some service bits off an eBayer about 15 mins from me who sells loads of parts for old Nissans; he used to sell 300zx’s when they were brand new in his own dealership. Anyway the roads are wide, flat, smooth and plenty of roundabouts [emoji2]. The car just runs beautifully, thanks to the previous owners recently fitting new BC coilovers, various suspension bits, new 98 spec gearbox and generally meticulously maintaining the car, as I intend to do also. Came home after about an hour and half and gave the car it’s weekly wash in this crazy wind - my face is frozen but who cares when the zed is squeaky clean! Went through the usual process of washing, cleaning exhaust back boxs, wheels including insides behind the rim and sills etc., then proceeding to dry the whole car with my super thick microfibre to all panels, all door shuts, wheels. Used rainx to all windows inside and out. Applied some autoglym bumper and trim gel after seeing someone apply it to their zed on a thread here a few days ago. Made a great difference and has eased my car OCD [emoji1787]. Replaced the rear wheel nuts last week with new silver ones to contrast against the gunmetal grey wheels, as existing ones had rusted as you can see on the fronts. Can’t get my car jack under the fronts so going to change the front wheel nuts next Thursday when it’s at the garage for an oil change and brake fluid flush. Hopefully my mechanic can also fit my 99 spec headlights too. Can’t wait to get the paintwork and full 99spec front end conversion done once this lockdown is over. Had the car booked in this week but unfortunately cancelled due to the lockdown announced last Monday night. Some photos also below of the dilapidated bits which are being sorted when bodyshop reopens. Bought new doortrims for both sides and new original Nismo clear side indicators as existing ones rubber seals are falling apart. Need to remove that sat nav from the a pillar dial holder as it looks naff and not too sure about the backlit chrome speedometer surround - May have to change to original black items with chrome dial surrounds.. I think I need to open a project/restoration thread detailing the start to finish of this car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What a beautiful beast, so straight and clean and love the subtle but purposeful stillen front splitter. Wheels look of a very similar design to mine. How long have you had her? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been to the one they do in November a few years back which was fantastic. I saw the 300zx stand which had Mondos swb tt there and some others. A tonne of stunning old cars polished and rebuilt to perfection. Not sure what this one will be like but assuming it’s all been shut down due to the current climate. Hope they reschedule or refund you at least [emoji1417] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I saw it today on Gumtree. I agree with comments by you guys - it looks to be in great condition and well cared for but just looks horrendous with all those stuck on bits. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk