General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hopefully somebody can help me here. The car starts first time everytime from cold. However after she is started, if I hit a bump, it looses power and switches itself off, leaving only the ignition lights, hicas etc on. It then can sometimes take an age to start again. Also if I don't hit a bump or if I approach 3000rpm the same thing can happen. It either switches off or looses power and splutters violently. If I accelerate hard, same thing happens. After it is being drove for a while and the engine has warmed up, it does it less frequently but it still occurs. The problem is it can occur at any stage, even when passing out other cars and that is a nightma…

Are eibach springs and drop KYB AGX shocks still the most popular choice for the zed? Who sells them? Are these the best on the market or a finances/performance trade off? Many thanks

on the hunt for a boost controller and gauge on a budget i found this on the bay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-NISSAN-300ZX-ELECTRONIC-TURBO-BOOST-CONTROL-VALVE_W0QQitemZ320292122720QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320292122720&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 any oppinions are welcome!

Hi all. My Z shakes really badly when you break hard froma high speed. Why could this be? The discs and pads all look ok. It doesnt feel very safe so want to sort it asap

should have kept mine this is up for £34999

where can i get some of these? Need at least the tie bar ends as these are busted on the new zed :(

As i only live 1/2 from Portsmouth, me, lady and zed went for a day out on Isle of Wight Yesterday. Ive never been there, but it great, from the ferry to Sandown and Isle of wight zoo, wicked loads of tigers, then down across country to the Needles. Some fantastic roads, and hills and views stunning. Nice sunny day, targas off and a full tank of fuel. Stopped in a few pubs and then back home at 9pm ferry. Tried contacted Groover to meet up, but kept going to answer. Sorry mate, will be over again before xmas. If you havent been over, take the zed, well worth it. Sorry no pics as it lost its power after i dropped it. Stu

Does anyone know to working drawings that have measurements for the engine bay of the Z32, i'm trying to make up some working drawings. If there in the online workshop manual, if you could confirm or any other sources would be brilliant! Tar,

Hi, Need an explanation of PCD, offset and how i calculate area needed for brakes as i want to know what size i can get behind my volks TE73 17 inch wheels. any links, advice would be great Tar, Ste

Hi guys, im in the process of taking my engine out to do piston rings and bearings etc, while its out im going to remove the air con while im at it as i never use it and it needs re-gassing anyway, just wondered what else i can do while its out, i might be wrong but a guy i spoke to said about egr removal? is he right? if so any advice or links to pages with step by step instructions on how to do it and what it actually does anyway would be appreciated, thanks

Ive just retrimmed my first ever door panal, and its come out great! but ive got a blob of glue on it so ive gotta let it dry and remove it before i take any pics :tongue: EDIT- Pics below

I'm hoping to fit a fancy noise canceling microphone just behind the sun visor for hands free calling/computer control/wasting time and money. The best way for the cabling to go would be over the headlining and down into the boot but i can't see any obvious ways of dropping it down. Anyone done anything like this before? Cheers Dave

Has anyone got a picture of the rear bumper that shows the joint between the body and bumber ta

Personally I don´t like any body kits for the Z and much prefer the original look. However, Came across this body kit , complete with front spoiler, rear spoiler and side skirts, direct from the manufacturer for 699 euros and I have to say I´ve seen much worse for twice the price. http://cgi.ebay.de/Nissan-300-ZX-Spoiler-Set-NEU-Tuning_W0QQitemZ270167465379QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270167465379&_trkparms=72%3A1229%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1308&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 article number : 270167465379 if the huge link above doesn´t work :)

hi all does anyone know the name of the little thingy that pulls the chip out from a socketed e.c.u.?:D every time i pull the chip out to test or change i damage the chip i am trying to remove:( i know they sell them on e-bay and at maplins, but i need to know what it is called so i can search.:) cheers, al.

Hi guys, iam looking to upgrade my brake discs. Iam going to be using my standard calipers and ive got 19" rims fitted not sure what size i can go up to, any ideas most welcome.

If anyone's looking at pulling an engine, if you need some engine slings, the tow eyes from the front of a Z work really well :) Vijay

Can anyone tell me how long the adjuster screw is on their blitz BOV's asmine sound like an owl only at high boost, no response an lower end and my thinking is they need set up. Cheers John

changing revs 100-200rpm when i take pressure off accelerator, the revs jump up about 200rpm, and the go back down when i put pressure back on a bit of a pain on the motorway , when your cruisin and just feathering the throttle just had box off to fit new engine so could it be a sensor, ive not connected properly, or bad connection somewere or possibly, faulty torque converter, as i did not put mine onto the new engine, as one was already fitted when i got it, so rather than damage something, swapping them over, i left it on ?? hope its something simple, dont fancy dropping that box again:headvswal

hi all, have fitted new smic's, took it for a run and ooohhhh no, major hesitation/stumbling on full throttle, my thought, must be a boost leak. i have made a leak detector as seen on this forum and cannot fill enough air into the system, after pumping for quite some time with a foot pump, to find any leaks. so i tried this.... with the engine running i hold my hand over the intake hole the vacuum seals around my hand and i can hear hissing from the pass ic. like its sucking air, can this confirm a boost/vacuum leak at this location? cheers people, al.

out in my zed yesterday just got it mot,d yesterday taking it nice and easy as had my one year old son in the car some jackass in an astra turbo decides he wants to race so totally ignore him follows me all round taunton come out on the motorway boots it past me pulls in front then does emergency stop brake hard get hit from behind by old bloke driver of astra leaves and car now knackered and to top it off ex goes nuts and says im an unsafe driver and wont let me take my son in a car with me ever again ffs!!!!!

Hello folks. This is more if andrei can get in touch about the car i noticed he was breaking, but if there is anyone else out there with the parts i may be looking for please contact me. These parts are needed for a 1993 300zx twin turbo jap import I am looking for; Dump valve Boost gauge front bumper, like the one andrei is advertising on the zx for breaking, or a custom one with decent ground clearence. high level spoiler Targa roof rubbers bonnet stops Silicone hoses for engine, trying to make it look nicer underneath I think that is all.lol. Have been looking for alot of stuff lately and got myself in a confusing state:nelson:.lol. S…

A Great looking J plate gleaming black with HKS stickers on it between Beckton and Ilford :D What a bummer not in my Zed today Typical:mad: Nice one matey !!!!:dance:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/300zx-powder-coated-plenum_W0QQitemZ160290979417QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160290979417&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Im getting squeeling and a catching noise when using my brakes hard, always comes from the front right wheel. Its a series 1 import so im guessing it has alloy calipers, so im guessing its probably the disks warping. (when off the brakes long enough to cool down the noise dissapears) My question is... Will a caliper seal kit help fix this or should i just get iron calipers/new disks? If so how much would i be looking at? Thanks Pete