General Discussions - 300ZX Related

hi, i have just bought a 300 tt which came with a reciept for 1700 quid from zedworld for a new engine, belts etc. all this work was done only 5000 miles ago but just over a year ago. could anyone tell me when it will need to go back for a "check up". to be truthful i know very little about these great cars, as i have had rs's for the past 1 years. don't even know when service schedule's are! could anyone help please. thanks in advance.

Im still doing all my own mods, this in the most recent one, As we all know the headlight adjusters on the zeds are pants, having seen other threads re how to fix, this is my input The main adjusters are plastic and usually have snapped, making it hard to adjust the lights These are my driving lights adjusters, there are 2 adjusters to control up/down and left/right on each light, firstly remove the 2 screws to access the diff gears Once removed, using a flat blade screwdriver, prise the diff gear off both the light and the one in the plastic housing where the 2 screws were. Using this kit, a Tamiya r/c diff kit item number 50602, using the two large…

so my heater matrix exploded so naturally i buy a nismo gear knob to fix the problem! lol!! looks great (now) but i couldnt get the old knob of (ohh err) so i hacked at it with a stanley blade.... anyway this is what was left - looks like the governor of california to me!!! lol!!! looks cool imo!! FOR SALE 20 QUID!!! LOL!! new one looks much better!! terrible pic - ill put up better tomorrow - gonna tackle the matrix bypass now!! wish me luck!! (was thinking of just no pics - doing a 'navan steering wheel fitted' post lol!)

Does the zed have a steering height adjustment, mine is very low.

Can anyone recomend a good tappet treatment, my tappets are loud as fluff at the moment sinse ive changed the oil, or would a thicker oil be better, cheers.

heya, got a 300zx z32 twin turbo, just fitted a new adi boost guage/boost controller. was wondering if anyone has any idea how to fit it to control the turbos as ive only so far managed to use it as a gauge. also......once its rigged up, can i up the boost at all without doing any other modifications. please advise me oh mighty fairlady-ers!!!

I gave the outside of the Zed a wash today and decided I'd have a go at the inside. Then I decided to check first to see what would come recommended from members on here. So guys what would you use for cleaning the dash and interior panels? Is there any specialist product out there for refreshing the interior of the zed?

It says... MAGNUM O2 Sensor Simulator is an indispensable tuning device on engines where catalytic converter was removed or exhaust was modified (headers). Decatting indicates polluted exhaust gas to the ECU, therefore check engine light will pop up, resulting ECU limp mode and reduced performance at the wheels. O2 Sensor Simulator is a plug-in replacement wired up to post oxygen sensor harness. It supplies the ECU with perfect voltage signal and tricks the ECU thinking the emission is normal. With MAGNUM O2 Sensor Simulator you will get rid of suffering O2 sensor's catalyst efficiency error code, accordingly you can restore the lost power resulted by ECU safe mode …

Hi guys, Are these any good do we think? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Top-Quality-Oxygen-O2-Lambda-Sensor-3-Wire-Universal_W0QQitemZ260361677357QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260361677357&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Andy :o

Hi fellow zeders. My car started playing around yesterday with the AT check light, it flashes when i turn the ignition on and goes away when turn the engine on, also realised that theres water coming from under the glove compartment could it be the matrix? Cheers

Erm....whatever flick's your Switch! :D

Im thinking of purchasing some new alloy wheels in the coming months......i dont really understand much about offsets and spacers?........this is just an example of something im looking for...it has an offset of 35...would this just fit on with no adjustments needed....http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-ALLOY-WHEELS-NISSAN-350Z-350-Z-300ZX-300-ZX-SKYLINE_W0QQitemZ140298251227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item140298251227&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Thanks Thick Steve:duffer:

It is now definately confirmed that i need a new clutch. I dont want to buy a crappy one that is going to need replacing in a couple of months time! im really stretching my budget out and will pay up to £250 (at a push) for a decent one or if anyone knows where i can get a decent clutch kit for that price let me know as i've seen a few cheap ones on the internet (not ebay) but would rather be recommended a clutch than just go out and buy an unknown make and regret it! any help or advice or can someone point me in the right direction. my Z is nearly standard apart from air filter, exhaust, and an apexi afc thingy so im not running mental power!

Just having a look today and noticed that I have 2 blanking plates on my dash under the main clocks, I have seen on pics that these display things on other cars, one is on the left side of the wheel the other on the right. I also have a blanking plate on the other side of the steering wheel (opposite side to the indicator/ main beam stalk). :rolleyes:

Well i've not had a good start to the day to say the least ,started the Z up this morning and just could not initialy get the car to to take off in first :headvswal (revs kept on going up as if was in N), after a short while warming up it seemed to jump in to the gear but wouldnt change from first in to second!, after driving up and down the street it became obvious i couldnt use it for work today so ended up taking my mums old fiesta instead ive been reading most of the gearbox threads and the signs dont look good to say the least (but not really had any early warning signs!):mad: im off work tomorrow so gonna do a diagnostic and poss drain and cle…

If you had a choice of any part you could upgrade (from stock), what would it be? And Why?

I have heard the 300zx Manual is 300bhp? - the auto is 280bhp?.. why is this?.. what is so different, apart from the obvious transmissions.. Also, if someone gets a auto-manual conversion.. will it always be slower than the manual one?.. and is their a link on this site showing anything on auto-manual conversions.. Cheers!

Just got those HR :) Do you think it would be worth having them sent off for refurbishment and maybe putting damper adjustment on?? got them for £250, good price?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260361754074

Hi, I know that the forum is inundated with autobox faults and problems at the minute - but i havent found anything like mine (or i have missed it). It is a 1991 tt import - the box has always been ok upto aabout 5 months ago when it started to slip a bit 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd - this was only when opening it up. I changed the oil - cleaned the filter and all seemed a bit better - there were no sign of debris or anything in the auto box sump. It now will not engage 3rd when i drive normally - if i put my foot down it will go right upto 6,500rpm and then change and then it will drive ok even at lower speeds - this is until i stop and restart and the cycle continues…

today about 2.30pm northbound on the A3 just north of Guildford a very shiny looking white Zed

I have just had my HKS mushroom filter replaced with an Apexi induction kit and I am sure there is a difference in the car :x: The engine seems to respond faster and smoother (both with power and letting off) or is it just me? Thanks again to Zedworld and Jamie (Jeff was on a jolly to London ;)) :hyper:

I'm looking at buying a UK zed but it has some rust issues. Are these fixable? If so roughly how much would I be looking at to get it all fixed? Or should I just walk away? As always any advice is appreciated. Cheers Dave

Can someone advise me of the costs involved in getting a Zed to the UK ? Import Duty ? VAT ? Registration ? Does the value for Customs purposes have to be the same as the price paid ? Thanks everyone Mark (Seriously thinking about getting back into Zed ownership)

Does anyone here have the piece mention above? Mine is broke and someday i wont be able to open the car.. I read late models have a metal part instead of plastic if anyone as any spares to sell i would be really apreciated. I just need that bit coz i got new locks but them bits didn't come with it :(. Cheers

I wish mine looked like this.... And i cant find the Yokohama alloys for sale anywhere :( Yes i know its a shortie! Forza only do SWB models! (the idiots!) And yes i know its a jap import! They dont do a uk model :rant: