General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all, I am relaticvely new to the site as I have recently aquired a highly modified nissan 300zx several months ago. It was previously on Piston heads for sale. A red nissan 300zx twinturbo manual that has had extensive work done to it with 2 dyno read outs. One for 454.4bhp and 475lbs of torque and another for 543.3bhp and 550lbs of torque. I have recently uprated the gearbox as it was shot with one that can handle 800bhp. hid lights and 6 piston AP racing brakes and discs all round. The problems started a few weeks ago...I noticed I was losing performance and the car started developing a low toned type of whining sound.on acceleration and decleration.I …

think it was a j reg, about 6.30pm driving down the hill towards meadowhall on Friday 3rd July.

Finally got all the bits I need to update the car a little :) Just had the bits sat there as been awaiting the genuine grille for the bumper and few other little odds and ends, hopefully can make a start tommorow. Has cost a few quid for it all so fingers crossed it will be worth it :smash:

Hi all, The Zed will be up on axle stands for a while as I now have to sort out the rusty sills problem.:( Where's the best place to support the car? I've got the stands under the rear subframe front mountings and the front engine x-member. Any problems with this set up or any better suggestions on placement? Thanks in advance - Andy

Black, 99 spec rear lights. A326 near Totton at about 7.40pm

Ya cars famous bud .......... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-TYPE-2-VENTED-HEAD-LIGHT-HEADLIGHT-PANEL_W0QQitemZ170351604328QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item27a9bf3268&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A4%7C294%3A50

Cut loads of holes in it, hack up the front bumper, ram chicken wire into all the new orifices and call it custom. 1 x UK Manual Z32....£2.2k with smoking turbos, it's not even worth that. Such a shame as without all that stuff, it would be a tidy car. With all that mesh rammed in the front bumper, there's probably less airflow going to the ICs and rad than if there wasn't any. LOL Spare wheel ventage is kinda amusing. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-3-0L-TWIN-TURBO-MANUAL-UK-CAR-TARGA-BLACK_W0QQitemZ260428178495QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3ca2baa43f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A…

Just paid up My membership, but have to wait for my account to activated. I want to take Yassa's recaro seats off of him but can't post on the thread yet or PM him so if someone has a number for him or can let him know i'd really appreciate it :) http://www.300zx.co.uk/

Hey folks where does everyone route their wires through from the engine to cockpit. im just trying to fit my boost controller and thats all im unsure about thanks Marty

anyone got any links or tips on how to free off a biding handbrake, if i use it it sticks on also sometimes whilst driving i can bind on slightly gonna get it sorted for new owner:cry: will prob not reply till i finish work this afternoon, so dont think im being arrogent lol

hi all just wondering who to use for my turbo rebuilds and also what seals to use cheers rich

Just wondering what is the best way to go to get a SWB 300tt handling better suspension wise? My thoughts from what I have found on the forum are: Hicas removal Rear camber arms Front camber arms Coil overs Uprated anti roll bars Front strut brace What about rear upper traction arms?, front adjustable tension rods? rear strut brace? Anything else to add?

Just fitted a big 12 row oil cooler from a Showgun. One of the old pipes didnt quite reach so used some 10mm vaccum pipe. Will this do? It seems ok no leaks and doesnt bulge or anything when the car is running. :wack: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=270387532406

as above. with the ignition on, even with the wiper switch off. the only thing the switch will do is make them go faster if you turn it to the fastest setting. read threads about this but non seem to come to a conclusion. have tried a new relay, had the switch apart, which all apears fine. took the top off the motor were the plastic cogs and sensor thing is. cant see anything broke or corroded. i can get hold of a new motor but its of a z of a similar age and mileage (94 and 145k miles) so wont that be ready for giving up aswel? any advice or anyone with a newer motor would be appreciated. cheers, danny

auto car, NA. so obviously has the auto/NA loom. converted to TT and manual same time. ive got a manaul TT ecu in there now. manual ECU in an auto car ok? (after converted) cant remember which way round can use! :wack:

Well I've had another few hours working on the Z getting her ready for the road tonight, but got a couple of questions I'm hoping someone can answer for me. First of all, I've removed the carbon canister (amongst other useless items), and the large pipe is left with nowhere to go (see red arrow). But it does T off and the other end goes behind the chassis rail (see green arrow). I have hunted around the net but cannot find any reference to this pipe at all. Do I need to cap the open end? Secondly... my car is missing an alternator which I am in the process of sorting out, I'm guessing the left hand bracket in this picture is the alternator bra…

As the weather is getting warm, i need to get my air con colder. First thing i need to know, plus a few more questions does my aircon work??? When i turn it on, the revs go higher, it clicks and it comes out, not warm but cooler. Is the clutch on the front supposed to spin or not???? If it is working, is it worth taking to Kwik fit to re gas or an aircon man. Having read threads re this, the old stuff is not available anymore, but the connector changed on a certain year??? Mine is a late UK 94 Manual TT if it helps. Stu

have tried and tested at least 3 working cd players in my car but for some reason they will not even turn on. i have bought the connecter for the Z and hooked it all up, then plugged it into the stereo but nothin, the cd player section makes a noise to show there is power going to it, but nothing else, blank screen (not actual screen as just normal cd player) have tried resetting the players but still nothing, what am i missing as i know these cd players 100% work? any ideas ? cheers Jonny

getting really stressed with my zed and really need some expert help......its an n/a auto and its been hesitating for while more so in the wet. then all of a sudden it started running on 5 cylinders. i phoned jeff at zedworld who was super helpful and bought a set of plugs and a coil pack as it seems to point to that but its not cured the problem. weve tested the injector connectors for corrosion but they are fine.....its seems to be number 2 plug which sparks ok when out of the block but once put in theres no spark again...weve tried moving the plug and coil packs to other positions and they work fine but put them back onto plug no 2 they stop working again. must be an …

First time ive seen this one, 2 guys in. Was on the Haverton hill road A1046 about 1330 today. Anyone on here?

Looking at new suspention, anyone heard of this kit and know if it's any good? http://kcr-intl-inc.amazonwebstore.com/Megan-Racing-MRCDKR32-Coilover-Damper-Kit/M/B001D75E1Y.htm

need to find someone with a compressor and a boost leak tester. i can find the tester but do not have a compressor. would like to find someone who can check (for a third opinion) of a few pipes that are disconnected and possibly explain how i can reconnect them. did take pictures but hard to see the pipes other than good old fashion head searching :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

the other day my car lefta huge puddle on the car park (about a cup full of water) i did notice the radiator had lost some fluid and so last night when i filled up my empty autobox with ATF and filled the rad up i noticed that the car was dripping fluid on the ground from behind the engine. At first i though it was the autobox and that it made sense why my autobox had no fluid however last night i left a tray under the drip to see what it is this morning i have now checked and it was water... i am glad for the gearbox however now i have to find a leak! the amount of water that had dripped overnight was thankfully only enough to fill the equivalent …

my Autobox was changing gears rather late without crunching or grinding and so have taken the chance to look at the fluid in the box............. NOTHING! yesterday i bought 5 litres of comma ATF to see if the car will make a difference and it all went in the box however i have gone to measure the box this morning and where the comma ATF fluid is a see through (ish) red and i am colour blind i cannot tell how high it is on the dipstick..... any ideas? :confused:

Hi guys. Just got myself a private registration plate from my mrs for my up and coming birthday, so i was wondering if; there is anyone on hear that can make up a set of number plates? If so how much would these cost? Im looking to get the numbers spaced out about.