General Discussions - 300ZX Related

hi all got my first z about 3 weeks ago:D its a j reg jap tt auto, im still trying to figure every thing out, do all 300zx's have folding mirrors (mine dose)? what dose the switch that shows power a/t hold next to the auto stick do? allso are the manual and auto's the same power if not what is done to the engine to produce the extra power? thanks

I've got a dead J-SPEC 1993 LWB TT manual sitting on my drive. Actually it's been sitting there since December 06 just after I bought the house and, although I've always intended to get it fixed eventually, I've just never had the cash. I've just resubscribed, and I'm waiting for that to go through before I stick it on eBay and advertise it on here, but in the meantime I'd appreciate some opinions on the best thing to do. The car sas a problem with misfiring on cylinder 5 (I think)--think it's a valve, needs head strip down according to the garage I took it to anyway. At the same time it needs a new clutch (which I have), a new prop-shaft (which I also have), an…

ive got three people very interested in my car without it being repaired, ever since i put it on the ramps the phone hasnt stopped, must have had about 8 calls in the last week or so, but only 3 are seem to be quite seriuos about buying not doing any work on my car till next week now, fingers crossed one f them buys it as is:duffer::duffer::duffer:

See you on the traffic lights near the john lewis car park waiting at a red light! Targa tops were off, it was an import as well! Passenger had ginger hair!

saw a nice looking black zed sat in traffic waiting to cross @ dartford. held my lane up a bit so you came up along side me so i could say hi. anyone off here?

Hello, just wondering if anyone could help. I got a problem with the bottom of my door coming loose which is making it hard to pull shut when getting in. The car has had lambo door hinges on it for a while and whilst i have enderverd to maintain these the doors are not suited for them in the long term, which is where i think this problem has arisen from. I have had a look to see if i can spot a simple method of tightening it back to the door but cant seem to locate where/how this can be done, as the bits i can see seem to already be tight. I would be grateful if anyone has any ideas, as if / when i have to change the doors back to normal hinges i w…

Having recently purchased a 99 spec front its time for the removal of the stoneguard look on the rear, just wondered if its actual stoneguard or were the bumper moulds designed like that? Also what grades of paper are needed to take it back smooth? Cheers Paul

hi all had my zed for just over a week now few little problems. here are just a couple when i accelerate the temp guage jumps around and goes down. is this a bad engine earth? and would it affect anything else ( idle is not quite as smooth as i would like. also the auto box seems a little lazy into 3rd and 4th untill warm. it changes but i need to back off a little. this is on light throttle not wot. i also just read about replacing the coil pack relay- are these a nissan only part? many thanks pete ps its a 91 jap tt auto

Posted a while ago and the problem is still not sorted. Here are the basics. First start of the day the car struggles to start. It cranks and will start but really rough and then stall after a couple of secs if not immediately. After a couple more attempts it is absolutely fine and remains fine for the rest of the day. It appears that this only happens when the car is stood for 12 hours plus. When I try and crank it first thing in the morning, the Speedo needle spikes and jumps around. Anyone any ideas??

hi could some one tell me what the rectangular orange/yellow light is on the right side of dash is. when i go to start car up it comes on then goes into a 16 flash mode, does this every time, just to add to my problems... its at the same level as the ecu warning light but on the opposite side cheers..

Ive just found this for sale add on e bay and its James Funges old car.The seller lives in Nottingham and is claiming its over 400rwhp and has photos of rebuild work.The car has stock turbos and injectors for definate as i put the tubs on and did a 60k service.Hes claiming it has forged pistons and has been fully rebuilt with photos to prove.The guys using the info from the list of work i gave James but is claiming a few extras :nono:. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-300ZX-TWIN-TURBO-SWB-SLICKTOP-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ300320639808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item45ec814b40&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C29…

Sorry guys, wanted to post up a bit more about what's been going on. Just had a run of bad luck really :( Firstly the belt broke on the compressor and i've been chasing around to find a replacement but unfortunately to no avail so going to have to buy a new compressor which has held me back a bit so i could clean the block ready to pop it in the car. Also managed to scratch two of the main journal bearings so have to replace the whole set at a cost of £80. So all in all £200 out of nowhere. In the meantime i've been busy restoring the paintowrk on the front wing and door and tonight fitted the new 99 spec lights which look much MUCH better :)

Not long back my car was running like a sick pig and missing all over the place!!! On top of that my exhaust was literally falling apart :( As you can appreciate coming into the summer months i was none to happy about all this :rant: I PM'd Jeff @ Zedworld and asked his expert opinion on what i could do to try and fix my problem - to find out what to check first etc..... Instead of just a few words or wisdom, he said he had built up a pack that he sends out to people with similar problems to try and correct it themselves!! :D I asked him if he could get it to me straight away and the next day (a Saturday) it came bright and early! :bow: My next problem was …

can anyone please give me a run by run idiots guide to fitting a pair of dump valves to my 300 zx TT, i know roughly where they go but need to know the best place to fit them and where the small hose connects to? many thanks guys

...Rather than a Z31 pump?!?!? Just by looking... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150350533426 Cheers in advance.. Andy:rofl:

What have you guys done? I still have my originals and they are crap, should I get 4x 6x9's or replace the old ones with the same shape but modern ones?

I have been asked to use my car in a feature for 5th gear tommorow. :wack:

where would be the best place to get a cheep set of front shocks to get me on road while i save up for a decent set

http://www.stillen.com/blowout.asp click for bargains on stillen stuff...all sorts of jap car bits going just browsed it by accident...might be useful

K-Sport Coilovers on ebay earlier, buy it now £169... :x: My mate came round in between me clicking buy and sending the money, but someone snapped them up - fooking bargain!!!!! :cry:

hi, i have just removed my autobox for replacement and noticed a small oil leak from behind the flywheel - i assumed it was the rear crank oil seal (which i will replace anyway) but after removal of the flywheel it appears to be the small rubber gasket beneath the crank - would i have to remove the sump to get to it or is it possible to replace it as it is - kind regards

Hi all, Does anyone know where i can buy some rear subframe collars from in the uk? Z1 do them but want silly money for delivery. Cheers Dan

My son matt is just over 17 years old, he starts his driving lessons tomorrow, i cant believe i let him have a go, on our private test track, he has just driven the zed. Had no probs with gear change, or clutch. Little sod likes the sound of the turbos. Made me giggle how much his legs were shaking. i kept saying if you touch the pedal under your right foot, be careful it will bite you in the arse. Now he knows what a manual TT is a bit like. and he didnt even stall it. Few more lessons i think. Petrolhead in the making.............. Im happy its still in one piece.:eek: Stu

@ 2.20....but you need to watch the whole thing. :cool:

Around 4.30 on outer ring between PSNI HQ and knock trafic lights a red uk zed, second zed I have seen this year:hyper: