General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Now the zeds back on the road i'm gradually sorting out the niggles, one thing that is really annoying is this vibration that comes on from around 20mph - 40mph then lessens, its quite bad as you can feel it through the seat. Many thread searches would lead me to believe its either the autobox rear mount or prop shaft centre bearing or both, its a 1990 J spec TT auto, if i take it to my usual spanner monkey will they be able to tell which it is by looking at either of them? I'm not too bothered about flash upgrade parts like one piece props or nismo mounts, as i don't plan to keep the car for ever would stock nissan parts suffice?

I know you have all prob seen this before but if not here you are, some nice tips for common faults http://www.zeeyalater.net/comprob1.htm

At 1820 today turming left on the dual carriageway by McDonalds in Macclesfield.

Since i have been suffering with some vibrations I took the zed to another garage this morning for another wheel alignment and balance of my 17" Momo arrows.... but ended up buying a set of 19" Toyo T1-S for my vortex evo's instead. I have to say it looks the mutts nuts, and the great news is the vibrations has gone!:dance: really odd though is the ride has really improved now I'm on 19's. I was expecting a much firmer ride and more tyre noise, but it's the opposite - the car is much quieter now than before.

I know it's possible to get the car to idle with the MAF disconnected, but can you drive with out it for a short while ? The reason I ask is that ever since I fitted the Doolz, I'm suffing WMD (Wet MAF Disorder). After a fari bit of rain, some gets onto the filter and soaks into the filter itself. Next time I try and start the car it will choke and not rev above 3k rpm. So I usually have to take off the filter and maf, put the filter in the over to dry out and then put it back together and all is well. However to dry out properly it takes a good hour, that's (not with the oven on). I'm supposed to be at the lakeside meet by 6pm and I know I'm not gonna…

Just a big thanks to the people at Zedworld. Had an assessment of my new Zed and apart from a couple of tweaks was looking good :dance: The coffee and chat was excellent and will hopefully (not due to the car going bang :x:) down again soon for the scheduled maintenance :):):)

Aparently they are avalible for swb z32s any body got one or any pics of one fitted to a swb thanks taff.:)

:confused: Just opened my boot for the first time in a while and water poured out of the plastic trim all over the rear speakers. Is there a common place the water gets in?

Ive just bought a set of second hand teins for my 300, despite saying i wouldnt spend any money this side of 2009 :nelson: The only thing is i think one of the dampers is fooked, one of the fronts. Does anyone know how much it is for a rebuild or replacement ? been looking on the tein site but cant find any info :smash:

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hey, some of you will remember me posting up a while ago with coolant problems.. well got my car back from mechanic this week (thanks to all who advised him and myself) drove car home 4 miles wonderfull not a single problem.. tho wouldnt have got up to temp i know i know.. anyways take the car out next day to wash and clean etc.. got 15 miles.. temp rocketed up to way over the top of gauge.. and lost all power and a god awfull ticking sound started.. coast to a stop.. car had overheated cronichally.. umm so yeah aa come out and tow trailor me back home.. head gasket has gone.. now i am under the belief that because my car went in to have the cooling problems fixed ..…

hello everyone new guy just joined, i dont have a z at the minute but ive always liked them think they look stunning and am hoping to buy one just before summer next year, i currently drive an e36 2 door bmw coupe which is as lovely but not as fast. Anyway i was looking at this 300zx manual, non turbo with 240bhp, but was thinking the twin turbo one is 300bhp, so the turbo's only add 60bhp from standard ? is this right. but the real question is are the non turbos any good, fast ? can they be made even quicker with a few mods ?. it seems that twin turbo manuals are at least £4000 to £10,000 and the auto ones are dirt cheap, but i was thinking i could get a n…

Back in the summer (what little we had) I used my 300 as a wedding car for my brother in laws sons church ride. Just found the pics Allan

Want to increase frost protection on my 1990 import twin turbo. Where is radiator drain plug located & any tips appreciated.

Can anyone please tell me if a U.K. Zed has a oil warning light, whereas my Jap hasn't ? I ask because my local parts shop is getting me a sender for £5.99 and the cheapest I have found on the net is about £45. The part was listed for a 300zx from 90-96 as an oil switch,with no other oil sender listed at all. I need a sender but fear that this is not the right part. Any help please ? :headvswal

bonnet seems a little high is the catch adjustable so it shuts tight? ta

Hi all, just insured my zed tt and upon taking it out for a test drive. the car stalls when breaking and at low speeds. also smokes a little on idle possibly a pcv valve fault? what do i check?

Hi, hoping that someone can help please. I am by no means an engineer or mechanic, I love my ZX but don't tinker with it. Started up fine on Suinday, but just tried this afternoon (Friday) and all I get is what's best described as a "light mechanical clicking" sound when I try to turn the engine over. All the ignitions lights are on as they should be. Please, anyone any ideas ? Thanks 1996 SWB TT

In a tyre garage, Anyone from here?

Check dis zed 4 sale on e bay innit.395bhp and massive drifts ya get me.wot a twat !! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300-ZX-400BhpTwin-Turbo2-2-NEW-ENGINE1-12-08_W0QQitemZ320322686393QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320322686393&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Parked up at tesco car park, Barhill just before ten last night. Had supra rear lights fitted, Left my card. Anyone seen it?

I have recently had a 4 wheel laser align and my wheels balanced. I know my prop bearing needs to be replaced soon as that gives me a little shake through the drivers seat between 40-50 mph, but I am noticing a shake through the steering wheel which is something else. I have had enough zeds with knackered prop bearings to know what that feels like -and this isn't that kind of vibration. It almost feels like a buckled wheel (but I have just had them all balenced). I don't do mental breaking to warp a disc - I'm baffled. Anyone got any ideas. It is most noticeable at an indicated 75mph (only doing 70mph according to gps officer before you tell me off for speeding). …

Hi, I'm new here, looking for a possibility to buy a 91-95 300zx TT. I'm French, I moved to California for 1-2 years. Does anybody here knows enough about Maserati biturbo (biturbo/Ghibli/Quattroporte IV) to compare them with 300zx TT ? Handling, performance, maintenance, strong/weak points. For everyday usage and possibly track days. I own a 430 18v boosted to 300hp, I left it in France. I do all the mechanical work myself. If I had a 300zx I'd do all the maintenance by myself as well. Thank you

hi guys. Reckon i need a new propshaft as i am feeling vibration thro the drivers and passengers seat. Just wondering what use guys think? I am thinking on gettineg a house so i would quite like to sell my zed but also woul dlike to keep it and get a house. At the moment ladz would like a house then to come back to the 300zx scene. anyone help me seel my car or any tips?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-300-ZX-SILVER_W0QQitemZ190271052455QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item190271052455&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Nice car but 500- 600bhp with only top end rebuild and 400cc injectors, I thought the injectors would max out at 400bhp, what do you guys think?