General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I understand making the crank pulley from Ali, smaller turning mass, but what is the advantage of an under drive pulley and turning the water pump slower. Paul

Just seen this on turbo website? what type of sound would that be lol i know it hard to explain sounds with words but would i mean like a loose metal sound?

Well at least I think there is a 300 or two in it, dont know how I missed this one.....apologies if its a repost. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/300ZXs-and-Girls-at-Hot_199274.htm

Is 12mm plywood in lwb boots under the carpet standard or has someone just put it in mine ?

Hi, just got myself a 91 SWB manual N/A. Love it 2 bits & it drives smooth. Just in2 the 2nd wk & sidelights & hedlights decided to stop working? ive done the obvious. . Relay, fuses, & changed the switch & still Zip! Heres the thing, if i turn sidelights on i get nothing right? i turn headlights on & get. . main beam. If anyone can shed some light on the matter (no pun intended) it wud be appriciated. Regards Matt

my front brake pads are sh*te...too much dust on my rims and fade badley if driven hard....Any suggestions on the best pads for quick road driving...:)

My Jap Import was supplied new without cruise control. I have another Jap Import which I am breaking with a working cruise control. How easy is it to swap it over. Has anyone done this before.?

hi all my mate has got a baileys dump valve, he said i can have it, it was on his impreza will it work on my Z, also gonna fit it straight away & then fit the other when i get it, would that be ok to do, thanks all, Dom.

Are front indicator bulbs not universal? Got some crystal clear ones but th orange bulbs don't fit. Looks like the too things on the side of the bulbs aren't directly opposite. Where can I get some that will fit

Hi all, long story short, loads of vibrations through the car, found the centre bearing to be at fault. Then notices that both U/J's are notching too. Any ideas who can recondition these? I've made a few calls but most companies can't do them. knackered prop = me not a happy bunny! thanks in advanced Ad

Im after a pic of a 300zx in bayside blue, i dont know if im going off the colour i originally chose for the car but ive got a couple of weeks to decide on what colour before she goes in for a blow over.Or if anybody has any other interesting coloured pics it would be great to see for a bit of inspiration:dance:

hi matey wondered if you can PM me regarding engine work you could do? looking to start of aiming for a 400bhp engine rebuild (at the wheels) however would like to be able to bung in bigger turbos when i save up for them after so that i still have the car in between 400bhp and preparing for up to 500bhp If you have some work slots available this year (as i am sure you are busy)then i would like to organise something :-)

OK, Soon will be the time to rebuild my 300zx. Looking at what sort of price i am likely to pay for: -turbos that can handle up to 500bhp at the wheels (was looking at JWT 530BB's) -Split fire coils (if i need them) -Forged pistons. (Wosner or weisco?) -555 injectors - stronger rods (If i need them) -Stronger crank (if i need it) -and a chip/ecu to support these mods -last but not least a fast auto box or a strengthening kit for my existing box (valve thingies - not sure what they are called) what am i looking to pay for these? I have found some on ebay for descent prices but does any of the traders sell upgrade kits that …

I drove to the shops & when I came out it just wouldn't start. I had the breakdown guys come out, he gave it a few tries cleaned up my spark plugs & then gave up & towed me home. I've had my immobiliser checked & bypassed but that's not it either... anyone got any ideas? The starter motor sounds fine it just doesn't fire,, it sounds like it wants to, it grunts a litlle but never picks up.

Red one going clockwise on the M25, somewhere around the A3, early Sunday eve, I was in the black one going anti-clockwise. I was surprised to see another white NA that evening parked in the top storey of Brighton Marina carpark, I parked the other side of the Porsche 911. Any one here?

Just found this Enjoy the sound AWSOME:cool: Cheerz:duffer: Chris

Hi All My right exhaust bank has begun to churn out the blue smoke. Can you please advise me: What spares I will need once I have the engine out. Where I can get them from the UK. Should I be re-conditioning the turbos entirely ? How do aftermarket replacement turbos compare price wise to re-conning the original items. If I were to have a garage undertake the work, how much do you think it would cost? Many thanks Rob

Has anyone run Conzult with Vista or is there a fix need to get it to work? The old laptop its on is dead and was running Windows 98, or does work with XP?

hi does anybody know where i can get a speed sensor for a 91 manual TT, or does anybody have one for sale? thanks

Batteries I'm talking about ;) Well the battery finally packed up on Eliza last week, so I couldn't start her (obviously) and the search was on for a decent priced one that was the correct size. Easy you say!!..... NO I say!! Eliza is a JSPEC, so she requires a 096 type (terminals to the rear, + on the left & - on the right) Last time I bought one I had to have two pieces of 2x3 wood under it to jack it up so that I could use the battery strap (it was a fairly adequate arrangement for five years!) This time I wanted the correct height, so first place PARKERS..... too short and £90 inc! Second place LINCO Also too short and gain £90 inc! Just popped into PA…

saw a nice red zed on hillsview avenue on friday morning.......then againon kenton lane yesturday!!

I'm curious about your spec after hearing you are running the same turbos as i will be. I have heard allot about those turbos. All good things, was wondering how you find your power curve? I can't really see my car taking much longer than 3 more weeks. This is my spec i will be running. 1 x Z1 Ultimate VG30DETT rebuild kit NO BEARINGS - Bore Size: 88mm (.040" OS) - Cometic Thickness: .060" (15 thou thicker) - Head Gasket: Cometic 89mm - Fuel Rail to Pleanum seals: 90-94 - Piston Ring Compressor: Yes - Upgraded Rods: Eagle Connecting Rods - Det sensor harness: Yes - Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 (Standard TT) - ARP Head…

Hi all, only really noticed today but if i hold the revs at any position lets say 3000rpm the revs will drop about 200rpm and back up then down etc it will do this at any position? Doesnt seem to be a misfire but could this be a fuel pressure problem? if there is a leak under the plenum which im going to remove soon could this cause that problem?? Regards Andy

Black with Aftermarket alloys and smoothed tailgate. Spotted by a friend of mine who you parked next to, and he said some people came over to admire it while you were gone and were confused about your engine still running (turbo timer) :rofl:

Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear quarter glass rubbers? do they just pull off? I also want to re-use them so dont want to damage them in the process.