Robert W

H12

Still haven't fitted mine yet, will try and get it done soon, no rush as the car is away for the winter now.

Hi All, The aircon condenser was made by BHM COMPAK in Kenilworth, cost £250 + VAT. The person to speak with if you want one is Paul and his number is 01926 511304. I have left a twin turbo condenser with Paul to be used as the pattern for any he manufactures. If you require a condenser for other models i'm sure he would be able to make them but he would need the old unit to copy. Rob

Hi Jimmer, serpentine construction with copper pipes and aluminium fins. I have the condenser now but struggling to load photos.

Hi Bazz, Spoke with them yesterday, should be ready to collect after this week. Will post a photo when i get it. Was it an easy job to get the condenser out as will have to do mine soon?

Visited the company today, dropped off the condenser and had a chat about cost, looks like cost will be £250 + VAT (£300.00) This is £25 cheaper (+ import duty) than the one from America on Ebay once postage is added but also less chance of damage in transit, I mentioned depending on interest there could be an order for a small quantity but this did not seem to make much difference to the cost as it wasn't going to be a large order. I witnessed a condenser being pressure tested that they had manufactured and it looked good so I have asked them to produce one unit (as a multiple buy didn't make any difference to the cost) once this has been manufactured i will post photos of the unit for all to see and report back on the fit and performance of the unit once installed. I was told it could be up to 2 weeks before the unit is ready as they are very busy. If it's OK then there will be a second choice for people other than the unit from America and if it isn't OK i can join in for a group buy from America to lower the postage.

OK, will keep you posted.

Hi Bazz, I have one on its way to me now (found one on Ebay) but thanks for the offer it's much appreciated. Once I have the condenser i will visit the company to find out what the cost will be to manufacture the units. Hopefully I will be able to look around the facility and see other condensers that they have manufactured (and take photos) to gauge the quality. Once the cost is known will then see how much interest there is for the unit.

Just spoken to a company here in the UK who would be interested in making condensers for the 300zx tt (would also do the NA), condensers would be a serpentine construction with copper pipes and aluminium fins. I am going to try and find an old condenser to send to them so they can use it as a template and give a costing, (if anybody has an old knackered but dimensionally correct condenser that i could send them please let me know). If anyone is interested we could see about a group buy and hopefully reduce the initial quote.

I also need one for my TT, if there is a group buy I would be interested.

Hi Akita, The post concerning clearing the orange was from RichardS, you may need to message him unless he reads this thread.

UK spec dummy vs crystal corner lights. correct, not sure which way to go yet.

A few more. Any eagle eyed members may have spotted the passenger window switch common problem, checked the site for a fix and found the electrical crimp method but found a different way, photos below, used a spring locking washer, works really well and easy to fit, also can be adjusted to get the correct fit. Will post some better photos if we get any decent weather and i can get out in the car. Looking forward to getting the car out to a meet, are there any more this year?

Hi All, A few more photos, just a few more jobs to get the car back to where i want it to be. Can anybody spot whats different in one of the photos? Was trying out something to see which i preferred.

Hi all, it's been a while since i last posted an update, the latest work carried out has been exhaust, fuel tank and the rear sub frame with all the suspension etc all off the car, rear brake lines upgraded to copper, all bushes replaced and a one piece prop fitted as the original two piece was found to have a slight vibration at about 40mph+ when refitted (UJ bearings worn), all under sealed and MOT passed (no advisories). just need to get the engine bay cleaned and the drivers seat bolster repaired (small patch wearing) and the car should be ready for its first trip. Can anybody recommend a car detailer that can clean the engine bay back to as new condition as possible? Thanks in advance Rob. Might be a bit late this year to use the car but will definitely be about next year to enjoy it and attend a few meetings, hopefully get the car next week so will post a few photos.

Just found this on Youtube, 300zx 1/10th scale model cars. Anybody drive their real car like this?:laugh:

Been to see the car today and it has been fitted with a blue tint windscreen :clap:. better photo of the wheel refurb below. Shame the new tyres haven't been fitted yet.

Hi, Currently having my Zed restored so please put me down for a set.

Thanks, wheels, body stripes, front bumper light/number plate panel and door mirror panels all sprayed the same colour to match.

The car is a UK 1993 K plate in red, what should the glass be for this?

Thanks Joely P and Chris300 for the tyre info. GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 3 it is then. Thanks also Gaz 300 and AndrewG for the glass info, not sure what has been fitted but can't see it being changed again if not quite correct.

Hi Gaz 300, Not sure what screen has been fitted, also never heard of the blue screen, what is this and where can you get them?

Hi all, A few pics of the restoration so far, Sill repairs, rear arch repairs, prime and respray etc. Car now nearly back together currently having a wiring harness fitted to fix the rear perspex third brake light strip. Also new windscreen fitted as the original broke when being removed for the respray. next week should see the rear sub frame, exhaust and fuel tank etc. removed so new brake pipes, fuel pipes and bushes etc. can be done along with anything else that is found needing. Will also get it fully undercoated. Just been informed that will need to be have new tyres as the ones on the car are not round (might have something to do with it being sat in my garage for over 10 years, it's nice and warm though). Thinking of fitting Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric 3 tyres, anybody got any thoughts? I think i could have bought one of those Dacia Sanderos for what i have spent so far, I obviously didn't do the maths!!

Hi all, a photo (not a very good one) of the car before the restoration began. Testing to see if the photos load, will load photos of car after restoration once back from respray etc.

Hi, Just joined as I have just started to restore my UK spec 300ZX twin turbo. Have owned the car since 1997, it's a 1993 model in red. So far engine that is still stock fully serviced, uprated clutch ready for engine mods, new brakes front and rear fitted ( 8 pot on front and 4 pot on rear), full respray (mostly back to bare metal) after sills, arches and some under body restoration, new lights all around except headlamps and new later spec spoiler. 18 inch Noble M12 wheels. Will post photos once I know how to. Hope to get to a few meetings and look forward to meeting you all and discussing best places to get engine mods etc Rob.