Gaz 300 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, TonyB said: Allegedly it's from the Sahara and being blown across by the contintenly winds Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk Yes Tony I think you could be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja93 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Yesterday, I took my Zed out on the ritual Sainsbury's run first thing - then filled it with Esso's finest and took the scenic route home. I really should have given it a wash, but it's mainly just dusty, so will leave it until next weekend. I did, however, give the interior a hoover and wipe-down - along with some Gliptone leather treatment. I also fitted my new tailored floor mats - I'll post a few pics in a separate thread - but I went for these: Nissan 300ZX 1990-2000 Car Mats - In Stock - £19.99 "Executive" spec, in graphite grey with dark blue nubuck trim. They match the interior perfectly; the graphite grey is close enough to the the OEM carpets and other trim - and the dark blue nubuck is just the right complement to the series 2 alcantara..... And I have a spare set if anyone is interested. Brand new - say £40 posted? A saving of £23 on buying them from the supplier[emoji41] Mats sound good - please do post up some pictures when you get the chance [emoji1417]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 On 18/04/2021 at 10:50, Gaz 300 said: Nice mats Richard and where is all this dust coming from? I washed our cars on Saturday but it wasn't long before they were covered in dust again. After getting the new oem top and bottom radiator hoses fitted my Japspeed radiator started to leak! I have had this radiator for six years but only done under 14,000 miles so I sent Japspeed an email to see if they covered it under warranty or would they give me a discount for a new one but they never replied to me so I bought a new one on line the same size and shape as the Japspeed Radiator for a very good price. So hope this one lasts longer than me ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alloy-race-radiator-twin-core-for-Nissan-300zx-Z32-3-0l-twin-turbo-manual-56mm/124560566012?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Bad show from Japspeed Gary - but at least you found a replacement for a reasonable price. I bought a Mishimoto one a couple of years back, I can't remember the price, but it's a nice quality item. Having an auto, I had to fit a separate transmission oil cooler, but that was easy enough for my local mechanic.....! 1 Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 18/04/2021 at 20:49, naz27 said: Mats sound good - please do post up some pictures when you get the chance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Here you go Naz.......! 1 Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Today I did nothing to my Zed, as I wanted to enjoy the sunshine.... However yesterday I gave it a well deserved wash and wax - and naturally, I took some obligatory pictures? 3 2 Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 25/04/2021 at 20:26, RichardS said: Today I did nothing to my Zed, as I wanted to enjoy the sunshine.... However yesterday I gave it a well deserved wash and wax - and naturally, I took some obligatory pictures? Looking nice Richard! What exhausts do you have on yours? Looking to swap mine out for twin pipes again at some point and they look about the size tailpipe I'd go for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 18/04/2021 at 10:50, Gaz 300 said: Nice mats Richard and where is all this dust coming from? I washed our cars on Saturday but it wasn't long before they were covered in dust again. After getting the new oem top and bottom radiator hoses fitted my Japspeed radiator started to leak! I have had this radiator for six years but only done under 14,000 miles so I sent Japspeed an email to see if they covered it under warranty or would they give me a discount for a new one but they never replied to me so I bought a new one on line the same size and shape as the Japspeed Radiator for a very good price. So hope this one lasts longer than me ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alloy-race-radiator-twin-core-for-Nissan-300zx-Z32-3-0l-twin-turbo-manual-56mm/124560566012?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 I had the exact same issue at about the same age, year before last I think. I purchased a generic one from eBay as I wasn’t flush after the new house purchase abs it turned up in a Japspeed box and logos. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I washed the car then had a drive when I got back it began to rain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Finally got round to starting to get the zed back on the road! Discs and pads all swapped, front took a while as a lot of dust build up behind the pad anti rattle plates/guides so had to give the calipers a full clean. Also the Mtec replacement discs for K-Sports don't have the small raised lips where the bell mounts to the disc, so had to fit washers to the caliper brackets to push the caliper out by 1mm and centre the disc. The K-Sports were on the car when I got it so didn't come with the bag of shims you normally get with them, but luckily Toolstation came to the rescue! Oil and filter change done the other day as well as rear discs and pads and handbrake adjustment. Not got much left on the cables so probably need a new set at some point (set handbrake via the rear discs first before the adjuster under the handbrake lever) Just need to sort indicator bulb, undercoat the exposed brake lines on the back (just had small amount of surface rust as plastic coating has come off) bleed the brakes when I can get some assistance and then give it a bloody good clean (look at the state of those wheels!) Hope to finally do the full underside refurb this winter but hopefully passes MOT for now Edited May 31, 2021 by Adam D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Here we go again! Washed polished going to see my son in Henlow tomorrow. Hope with the roof off! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 18/05/2021 at 10:08, Adam D said: Looking nice Richard! What exhausts do you have on yours? Looking to swap mine out for twin pipes again at some point and they look about the size tailpipe I'd go for Cheers Adam... I have the Mongoose cat-back system. It was very popular back in the early 00s, but I don't think it's available anymore. The next best thing, besides getting one custom made, would be the Quicksilver Quicksilver Exhaust (Sports system) for 300 ZX Z32 (Twin Turbo) (1989 to 2000) | RTECSHOP.com 1 Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 21 hours ago, Adam D said: Finally got round to starting to get the zed back on the road! Discs and pads all swapped, front took a while as a lot of dust build up behind the pad anti rattle plates/guides so had to give the calipers a full clean. Also the Mtec replacement discs for K-Sports don't have the small raised lips where the bell mounts to the disc, so had to fit washers to the caliper brackets to push the caliper out by 1mm and centre the disc. The K-Sports were on the car when I got it so didn't come with the bag of shims you normally get with them, but luckily Toolstation came to the rescue! Oil and filter change done the other day as well as rear discs and pads and handbrake adjustment. Not got much left on the cables so probably need a new set at some point (set handbrake via the rear discs first before the adjuster under the handbrake lever) Just need to sort indicator bulb, undercoat the exposed brake lines on the back (just had small amount of surface rust as plastic coating has come off) bleed the brakes when I can get some assistance and then give it a bloody good clean (look at the state of those wheels!) Hope to finally do the full underside refurb this winter but hopefully passes MOT for now Nice - and are those Funky Si's old wheels by chance.....? Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, RichardS said: Nice - and are those Funky Si's old wheels by chance.....? Yes they are, looking to possibly change them as have always had an annoying slow leak from the valves. They have been refurbished at some point so guessing the valves were never refitted correctly. Had them looked at a few times by local places but going to see if a wheel refurbisher can sort the issue, however difficult to find anyone people that will touch split rims nowadays. I spoke to Lepsons a while back who said they still do them. Hope they can be repaired as I really like the wheels but there are some similar options I've seen if not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 If you can get them repaired, then do it mate - those are very nice wheels, and a decent quality to boot.....? Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Zed passed MOT! Hopefully get to enjoy the sun this weekend with the t-tops off ☀️ 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maduri Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Went for a braw wee drive from Perth to Inverkeithing, then the 'scenic route' around Fife finally ending up in Dundee then back to Perth again ?. Going to be using her to get back and forward to work this week, really missed driving the Z! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Picked up new spoiler from Nissan today 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Adam D said: Picked up new spoiler from Nissan today Wow, they still turn up in Nissan's inventory! If it is of help, when you come to fit it I can help with "best practice" to stop water getting in and damaging it. 1 Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 23 minutes ago, Adam D said: Picked up new spoiler from Nissan today Was this from your local Nissan dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, AndrewG said: Wow, they still turn up in Nissan's inventory! If it is of help, when you come to fit it I can help with "best practice" to stop water getting in and damaging it. Cheers Andrew that would be great! Hoping to fit that and get body shop to spray it and sort the rust on the arch soonish. Might turn into a big job though as depends how far rust has gone and sideskirts are also bonded on, but may lose those and go back to OEM. Was looking into a full respray with colour change but think of just getting those bits sorted for now before they become any worse, as planning for a respray is going to take a while getting stuff such as seals together. Plus I want to try and source a JDM 89 front bumper as mine is a UKDM one with the washer jets smoothed but never been happy with it. 2 hours ago, Gaz 300 said: Was this from your local Nissan dealer? It was but they imported it from Amsterdam, thought I'd ask on the off chance the other week and luckily they managed to find one. Was delivered in a few days too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 As you are sticking with '89 OEM F&R losing the sideskirts will restore the car's front to rear side profile below the accent stripe. Sideskirts also have a nasty habit of disguising rust damage and need to come off to access and repair anyway. Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam D Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, AndrewG said: As you are sticking with '89 OEM F&R losing the sideskirts will restore the car's front to rear side profile below the accent stripe. Sideskirts also have a nasty habit of disguising rust damage and need to come off to access and repair anyway. The previous owner did a decent job fitting them but like you say the can hide rust. The plan has always been to remove them for the full respray as want it standard 89 JDM spec body and glass. They look ok-ish but do match a 99 spec front bumper better with the front corner profile, they are the Car Mad ones that were about a while back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I have the same skirts from car mad on mine and they are a great fit ! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 03/06/2021 at 21:27, Adam D said: Zed passed MOT! Hopefully get to enjoy the sun this weekend with the t-tops off ☀️ Nice one Adam - and your car is looking very tidy indeed mate....! Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I have done nothing to mine since Sunday...... ....When I gave it a good wash and wax, after a week's holiday in Cornwall. We only covered about 700 miles last week instead of the usual 1,000 - but it was good to get away; and even better to give the Zed a decent blast. Pictures to follow.....? Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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