Markyb300

Guys I have nice shiny polished stainless exhausts but - if I clean them, after only a couple of days they are covered in black again. Is this evidence of a fuel mixture problem or just normal ? Mark

Guys I was browsing through Unique Autosports web site and came across a 300 with 900hp under the bonnet ! :shock: :bow: Anyone know anyone who's gotten anywhere near this figure ? How much do you reckon it would cost ? Obviously it's going to require MAJOR drivetrain upgrading etc but it's a nice idea....... And it does look flaming amazing too !! Mark

Mac, how much are we talking about for one ? And is it fibreglass only ? Mark

My manual gearbox and ancilliaries came out of a crashed SWB TT hard-top. It was a '96 car in silver. Didn't even realise they were that rare. I should have offered for the whole car !! It only needed a drivers side wing and some door work....oh well. I guess writing that one off made them even rarer then :D It also had the 16" BBS alloys stamped 'Nissan' which I haven't seen anywhere else. Mark

I think it is pretty common. I'v ejust fitted a new brace for the master cylinder to eliminate flexing and the creaking has gone. Mark

Jonce Are you sure it's not the bulkhead creaking when it flexes as you apply pressure to the pedal ? Mark

Just finished fitting the fronts - much easier than the rears !! Together with the brace they seem to have eliminated any sponginess that existed before. There's no creaking and groaning from the bulkhead when I stand on the pedal and when it bottoms out there's no movement despite pushing harder.

Hey cool.You'll be there too ! I'm sure 'fun' is somewhere on tha agenda :D

All booked ! Monday 8th March at Brands Hatch - Indy Circuit. I'm really looking forward to this - and a little (alright VERY) scared ! :D Video to follow :D Mark

I need to get round to subscribing to pm you. I think they were about £80. Mark

£16 ! For both ? Can I ask where ? Mark

Could it be because the bonnet is aluminium ?

Hi Nick I got them from Mike at MJP-Eastern (see Traders Forum) Arrived when he said they would and seem like top quality to me. Well pleased. Mark

Thanks guys I'll let you know how I get on.... Mark

Hi Jock I spent all day yesterday fitting braided hoses to the rears - fronts is next saturday. These two fittings were VERY difficult to undo but as long as you use plenty of releasing agent and go easy you'll get there. I believe they are 10 mm. I lost my temper with the fitting on the other end of the rubber hose and f*cked it as well as my nuckles :D I had to get a local spares shop to make up a new piece to connect to the caliper housing. £5 and four band-aids later it's all sorted. I also fitted a Cusco brace to the master cylinder - the difference is amazing !! Highly recommend it ! Good luck.. Mark

Guys More prep for thrashing it on a track..... Any tips on where to fit in the cabin? I would guess on the passenger side of the gearbox tunnel but I'm worried that if I drill two holes to mount it what am i drilling into and will it create two attack zones for the dreaded rust or even worse two holes for water to ingress into the cabin ? Has anyone fitted one and if so where and how ? As always much appreciated.... Mark

James Have you done anything - such as enamel or anodising - with the centres of the discs (Where the pads don't have any contact and where the wheels bolt on) ? Mine are showing a little oxidisation. Would prefer shiny or colour if poss..........does anyone know if it's possible to chrome the discs all but where the pads contact ? Bit 'blingy' I know but just wondered..... Mark

Hi Roy I bought a set of these (two front and two back) from Mastergrade in the US for $220 plus shipping etc. I think they were on my doormat for about £200 including VAT and duty etc. And they look great ! Well I think so :D Their details are: Mastergrade 1442 E. 33rd St. Long Beach, CA 90807Toll-Free 1.866.424.4549 http://www.mastergrade.net Mark

I really appreciate all the thoughts guys. Tim, can I ask who your insurer is as mine (Admiral) declined to cover me. I'm booking through 'easytrack' and noticed a 'TT Tim' on there.......you ?

Thanks Stuart. I've recently (200 miles) replaced the discs with Brembos (original size) and some Greenstuff pads. I'll be fitting a brake brace and braided lines too, so I should be able to last the day. And the tyres are Yokohamas with about 6,000 miles on them - mostly in a straight line as opposed to sideways :) I'm hoping to strap a video camera to the dash or my helmet (no jokes please) and hopefully get it on here - although if I stuff it into the armco I'll porbably not be that keen to share it ! I think the hardest bit of advice to follow will be the 'hero' stuff. I can get awfully competitive ! I expect the Elises and Caterhams and such like will cane me through the bends but what about 911's etc ? Do I stand any chance ? Mark

Thanks for the tips Konrad. I'm hoping for Goodwood on March 6th. The track day up in Derby or wherever it is is simply too far, as much as I'd love to be there........... Mark

Guys Any tips on this ? How are my brakes gonna stand up ? Does brake fade occur suddenly and you go head long into a barrier/gravel trap or is it progressive ? Tyres ? F**ked after 1 lap ? Fuel ? How much should I carry in the tank ? Will a full tank unbalance the car ? Any and all thoughts and experiences will be gratefully received. Thanks Mark

I replaced the whole thing with a new Nissan part from Wilson's in Epsom, Surrey for £68.00. Expensive I guess but it looks great as the plastic coating on the bar had started to perish and peel away too. It must get awfully hot and sunny over in Japan :cool: Mark

Just ordered a Cusco brake brace from http://www.coordsport.com here in the UK. £56 bargain !!

Is anyone aware of where these can be sourced in UK ? Thanks Mark