General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Whilst replacing a set of hicas arms we noticed the halfshaft bolts where loose, so loose in fact the shafts had separated, a few more miles like this and the bolts could have continued to loosen and drop out, the thought of the shaft flailing around at 70 mph is horrific, no reason for them to come loose other than they had not been torqued up correctly from previous diy work ? Jeff TT

Hi all, All of a sudden, I'm getting no sound from my speakers in the Zed - apart from a "pop" when the head unit is switched on. There is power to the head unit, everything works ok - tuner and cd, all the lights on, but not a peep out of it. I've pulled the head unit out, fiddled with the connections but to no avail - still silent. When my laddie comes home I'll try the head unit out of his car but until then ...............any ideas? :confused: Thanks in advance - Andy

Hi, Does anyone know what the 6 wires on the windscreen wiper motor are for? There are 2 lots of 3. Cheers Vijay

tps is faulty, giving a reading of 0.24, instead of 0.44, is it just a case of adjusting it or do i need a new 1? i'm not sure if it's conected but when i put my foot down it splutters and feels like it cuts out, like a fuel cut or somthing? as if i turned the engine off, but come back on it's own after 2-3 seconds.......but only when i put foot down, its ok under normal driving.....

Now this is one of those performance tips discussed many times in early days of imports, however its surprising how many zeds still have these fitted, removal of the restricters will help with performance and possible fuel use. Turbo`s will benefit from quicker spool up and non turbo`s from better flow, completely free to do yourself with absolutely no down sides. Jeff TT Ok if you have one of these fitted under your import zed then you very likely to still have the pipe restricters welded in. Here is what the restricters look like with the exhaust removed, Removal is easy, a hammer and chisel and it soon looks like this.

Hello guys. I have found myself a 300zx now, only thing is it failed its MOT on needing 5 new brake pipes. Garage quoted 260-270 to fix it. I was wondering if this is a good price for this job to be done or not? Also, was thinking on some kind of bodykit for it, a SWB nothing outrages just a nice bleding one, how much would this cost? Main thing tho its the brake pipes, how much should this cost, is it a big job etc....?

how much dose the engine weigh? cause im needing to set the jack up right or do i just set it up for 2 ton to be safe?;)

Hey Pete Sorry I didn´t post this earlier but I was busy moving house. Just wanted to tell you that you were spot on the whole time mate, with my starting issues...you kept saying " I´m sure it´s the temp sensor " and it was. The auxillary fan did not come on until I pulled the connector so I thought the sensor was fine, but measuring the resistance between the sensor poles told a completely different story. The sensor was telling the ECU that the engine temp was fluctuating and at times overheating so it overfueled causing the starting issue. Thanks to everyone else for their input too, I really appreciated it :) cheers Pete, all sorted now …

Hi All, Need to change my diff oil but I can't work out how to fill it. I can see the drain plug but it's impossible to get to the filler. Do I need a pump and special attachment or something?. Cheers.

Hi all, already got a uk tt auto as a weekend car and the fiesta i got at the minute for work is doing my nut in. so after a 300zx tt manual for around the £1500 mark if anyone knows to one for sale, its ok if it needs some tlc and work doing but must have current MOT. ive looked on the net but cant see any going for sale at the minute. Regards Andy

Hi guys. I will be fitting 3 inch wide rear arches shortly. The hubcentric wheel spacers are 5 lug 4.5 bolt pattern. the option on the website states 1 inch or 1.25 thickness. Bearing in mind that the rear arches will be 3 inches wider, What thickness will I require, 1 inch or 1.25? Cheerz Chris.:duffer::duffer:

just had the BOV's from my breaker fitted to my car. have no idea on the make but they go in place of the oem recircs. took the car out for a drive and they are so very very loud. i think anyone within a 10 mile radius can hear me coming now :rofl: . (i am running 0.9bar of boost)

I was just wondering if there are any types to avoid? After fitting my new wheels we have realised that the fronts wont go over my Brembos and need 15mm spacers and hub spigots. any help greatly appreciated. Thanks Steve

Hey all I have recieved my new camber and traction arms. Can anyone give me a quick heads up of how hard they are to change? Anything I need to be careful of? what torque settings if any etc? Thanks guys might have a go tomorrow if I can find the time.

How do you adjust the size of the image when you post. Feeling a little inadequate and intimidated by the size of some of your pics. Missus tells me this is the least of my problems LOL.:eek:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/300zx-200sx-skyline-lexus-supra-mustang-18-alloys_W0QQitemZ160330655634QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item160330655634&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 very tempted and the price is good to.. what you think?

http://300zx-twinturbo.com/pimpz/Default.htm Thought I seen them all till I saw this site zeds like you never seen them before and check out the second pick of the white zed:shock:

MASSIVE's old zed on ebay.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-TARGA-ROOF-FULL-VEILSIDE-BODYKIT_W0QQitemZ150340895458QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150340895458&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318

...into the main rad - but on my old beast (1990 jap) it was seperate - and hiding behing the main rad. Is this normal? When I replace my rad with a 52mm non turbo rad - will all the water pipes still line up - or will I need to mod again? There are two 10mm pipes/connectors on the passenger side of the rad I seem to remember. Cheers guys. :o

I am wanting to upgrade my engine oil cooler and from reading past posts a 19 row one is the way to go. What ones are you guys running or any recommendations?

Not seen these before seem like a good idea ?:) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-96-NISSAN-300ZX-FRONT-TENSION-ROD-BRACKET-SUPPORT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ360145989921

Has anyone got a pic of the adjustable front camber arms fitted to a zed just fitted ,and im not sure ive got them facing the right way .I put the longer side near the spring dont know if there is a right or wrong way to fit them thanks.:)

ok i have got my series 2 PTU come in.. There are two clips either side with the loom cut off however arer the connections the same as the PTU S1? can i take the plugs of either side of the S! PTU and swap them straight on to the Series 2 PTU? or do they have different connectors and will only have the choice to splice them in? cheers all

Can anyone tell me if the standard 17" alloys from a 350z will fit a 300zx import.

Been looking into new ways to make my Zed abit different to others and came across this! Company in the US called Squires Turbo Systems (STS) who provide Single or Twin Turbo Kits that bolt on to your exhaust After your Cat and by your backbox! No intercooler needed as it is with all the Exhuast gases which by then are cooled down! Comes with Air intake and BOV and doesnt need any cooling or new mapping (Apparently) as we already have Mapped for Turbo's! Highly popular with American N/A cars which can run up to 8psi without upgrading parts!!! STS CLICKY Universal kit that has almost everything is around $3000! Complete BOLT ON kit! PROMO VIDEO CLICKY …