General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I've just fitted my clocks, dash pods ect. after getting them back from Graham (Groover-Excellent job he's done and highly recommended). This is the first time these clocks have been fitted in my car as i removed the jap ones for UK, as the connections were different on the back i just swapped all the dials from the UK set into the jap cluster and i also removed the de-limiter that was fitted. All lights work as they should, except the speedo go's up to 20mph when i turn the ignition key and i know this shoulldn't happen as there is no engine in the car lol. What could be causing this? Is it because i've removed the de-limiter or could it be the clocks i bought are fa…

The inside edges of my front tyres are wearing faster than the rest of them. Any idea what could cause it? I've got 18" wheels and standard suspension. I've got some KYB shocks with lower springs I was going to get fitted soon possibly with a camber correction kit too. Any idea if tyres worn like this are dangerous? Cheers folks! :dance:

As far as I know, my zed's running standard boost. I know it's been chipped (Jeff at Zedworld has had it on Conzult) and I have an induction kit, cat back and turbo timer, but apart from that I thought it was standard. However - when I put my foot down it boosts (smoothly) all the way up to just below 7 mm/Hg (it's a Jap import) on the stock gauge. Is this normal or am I running higher boost? I didn't think anything of it until I read an article on the Aussie 300ZX site the other day that said stock boost i.e. 9 PSI = 4.3 mm/Hg

Well, as of this year's quote im now 25, 6 points, exhaust, wheels and a uk 300zx TT (lets not tell about the induction/chip/boost controller etc etc :) ) Ltd to 6000 Miles and garaged in sussex (not on the street in london :x:) Anywhoo, its £804.93 :cry::cry: Cheepest i can find at the mo through Admiral. Adrian Flux were a similar price, I'm not after suggestions of companies to try, just sharing my missery, Tax is up in 2 months too !!!!! :slap:

Some on board video taken from Paul@SWZ's Dad's NA Auto Convertible http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ7dzJq7TvA

any of you guys going to this show, just wondering as my daughter and bf in teg type r and my son in his r32gtr are going over to it, plus about 10 other cars from over here, if there are any zs going to be there ill tell them to drop over and say hello

Hi I'm a newbie on this forum, Quick question : Anybody used this Ebay seller? Any good?

hi guys ive just got my heads back after skimming etc and am now searching for a head set. found one on ebay for about £50 the item number is 380027692011. has anyone had one of these and are they any good, let me know if its a bargain or cheap chinese tat all comments most appreciated. my zeds a tt by the way! cheers chris

Just out of interest for those of you with after market Gauges, can you tell me what your temp is once you have been driving for 5 - 10 mins. i.e. what temp does your guage read when it gets to a point and just sites there. Also what cooling mods are you running at this temp ?

You were pulling off your drive as i drove past :D

I know this was a long time ago, but I never did get round to fitting my autometer gauges that some of us got in what has been named "the worst group buy on the history of the 300zx forum" http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=34023&highlight=autometer+group+buy. Anyway, long story short. I've fitted them all in now (yes two with nice silver edges the other with autometer written around the edge, never did get this sorted, turned out to be too much of an issue). Water adapter fits nicely. temp gauge wired in and working fine. Boost gauge wired in and working fine. Oil pressure gauge - wired in but have not connected the orange wire to the sende…

Hi, anyone tell me what the speed is at 4500rpm in 5th, my speed sensor gives up at around 110kph cos I passed PC Plod with camera on an A road at this speed - want to know how much s**t i'm in :cry:

ive got a problem with my gearbox its as if it has shut down the fault code is 54 which says short between gearbox and ecu any idears on where to start could this be something to do with the alarm/immobiliser also no power light and as if its stuck in one gear and gear lever wont release when foot brake on help if you can cheers

J Reg Silver zed on the side of the Holt bypass, Monday 19:30

Hi guys The sills on my car have been munted by the previous owner so instead of trying to fix them I thought I'd just slap some skirts on. I was keen on keeping the old front end so would be keen on seeing any kitted zeds with the standard front end. Cheers

Need to change reaer barke disks and pads, not done them b4 on the zed, 93 jap import, how do i get pistons back? is it rewind tool or normal piston pusher? and is there anything i should watch out for, cos am aware that some jap cars are notoriously difficult to do. Second, just bought all singing and dancing stereo, sat nav touch screen etc but is double din and there are 2 single din slots, 1 for cd player, 1 for cubby hole - is there a conversion fascia for this or anyone got any ideas? Cheers

Along with my other hobby of sitting alone in the dark, I ponder about 300zx's sometimes :D Anyway what would be involved and could it work, with automatic boxes?

I just thaught I'd introduce myself. I had a 1991 Jap TT manual two years ago and it was a bit of a nail, it gave me nothing but trouble, when i sold it I swore I'd never have one again... ...I'm 20 now and have just baught Z number 2, a black 1990 Jap TT manual, I'v had her just over a week. Its got 49,500 miles on the clock and runs incredibly well, sounds perfect and theres no smoke at all. Now for the funny part, in this first week I'v already had to replace the clutch and sort a misfire that it developed (easy job - bad connection on a coil pack). Also the cat was rattling quite loud so I'v got rid of it and had two nice straight through pipes put on. …

Hi Alan, Your susbscription ran out? Been trying to PM re: the sub box you have for me. :) Si

top tip polish your pipes with baby oil guys...:D http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-clean-stainless-steel-with-baby-oil

Hey guy's.. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy this gauge pod? Top centre console - 3 gauge.. Thanks!!

Does the balance bar have to come off to change the spark plugs ???

As iv been after some decent set of gauges but cant get the Defi ones as i need 52mm ones and the new style blue racer ones arent to my liking iv managed to stumble on to these http://www.autotechinteriors.com/products_stri-imperialdsd.php Just wanted to know if anyone has any experience on them or opinions Im gonna go for the DSD SLIM 2 with a black face and white dials Any help on these would be great Fas

i have ordered the tubbies and the mike smith manifolds and forged pistons and rods and gasket set and cometik head gasket and bolt set got th efront mount intercooler and the nismo 555 and new DTA chip on the way would i get any benefit from buying downpipes , with th emanifolds i have bought ,would i be throwing money away ..any advice fellas ?? cheers Steve

Does anybody know if the JSpec foglight internal reflectors are interchangeable from left to right and vice versa ? My left fog light reflector has become a little dull, tarnished or it could even be rusty. I have a spare right side foglight and was wondering if I could fit this in the left side. If not is there anything I could paint it with or any other suggestions ? CheerZ Paul