General Discussions - 300ZX Related

finally made up my mind and the zed has gone i didnt have the time or the cash to get it sorted and the decision really was made when i took it out for a drive and the engine was making a wierd noise so i returned home to find most of the engine oil was on the garage floor , i was advised by my mechanic brother in law it needed a new engine so i traded it in as soon as i could i was really heartbroken to see it go but the place that took it in is going to fix it ( so he says ) im sure theres a moral somewhere about spending your money on the mechanics rather than what the car looks like but im damned if i can find it lol anyway im still gonna be around as ive g…

OK this does not happen all the time,but mainly when the car has been sitting for a wee while. 1.When i turn her over revs shoot up to about 1700 and bounce up and down between this and 700. 2.When i put her in gear revs drop below 400 and she cuts out,but if i leave her running for a few mins 8/10 times does not cut out,but revs still bounceing. 3.But i have notice that when i turn her over,i hear crackerling behind my dash,and this crackerling is in time with the revs bounceing,and if there is no niose 9/10 the revs are normal. :confused: :( The car is a 92 import N/A

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Had a neighbour knock on my door this morning as somebody has tried to steal my car. Window smashed and ignition ripped to pieces. :( Nothing taken though.

how easy is it to fit a series two uk speedo to my series one jap car, I have a 120m/h clock fitted the one im lookin at is 180m/h one.

I am looking at getting a datlink for my 300zx, but I also wont one for a calibra. I know I need two different leads, but are any of the programs ok to use for both cars or would I be better off just getting different ones?

Rear disks are about shot at on my car. Badly pock marked/scarred and quite worn so im thinking of replacing them. Whats the best to go for, still using standard rear calipers. Ive not an unlimited budget, but i dont mind spending the money if its worth it. This is inline with a brake system overall, rebuilt calipers, new front disks and pads, and new rear pads at least and braided brake lines all round. So i need advice on the best Rear Disks + Pads to go for. I was thinking new standard disks and mintex pads, seem to be available for about £25 for the rear? Or should i not bother and find something better. Cheers Guys!

Hi all, Tongiht I decided to leave work a little early to go from Sunderland to Hartlepool for a basketball game. All was fine apart from the dcrappy weather (which you get used to) Anyway I was travelling down the A19 which is a 70mph dual carraige way up here when my bike just seemed to simply die on me, then it seemed to kick about it for a second then die again (think the engine might have seized). Then at the same time my back wheel locked up (still not sure why) and then there was nothing i could do. I don't even ride really quick or anything. Anyway to cut this bit short I came off. Surprisingly im not hurt at all, i have been very lucky as the bike went a…

as ive now got 2 zeds, i only have space for one, so this is based on my 91 Jap TT auto. The car is a totally complete and working, the only thing is it has an air lock in the cooling, which leads me to think it has a very slight head gasket issue. do i spend money on it to fix it, at the worst its a new h/gasket, but this will cost a bit, only to sell for a bit more or do i break? as all parts are working, it has everything that it was supplied with, e.g. targas, covers, tool kit etc, the only thing thats missing is the fire extinguisher. I will be keeping the odd bits to swap onto my UK TT manual, but they will be then be put onto the jap. 2 owners (me and the…

Is there any MAF upgrade available for a TT, can you fit a bigger one off another Nissan for better airflow?

Central locking relay? E/W controller?

Im importing a 3oozx tt, at least i think i am its been sooo long since i first found it and got it shipped. But i payed the landing fee vat ect today, arranged for a little man from the vilage to colect and deliver it.So now im going to bed till next thursday in the hope that it will come round quicker. Is it possable to explode with exitement? Then all i have to do is service it mot it chip it regester it and oh yea thrash the t**s of it, roll on next week!!:dance:

Any techies been on recently, I have a few pending questions. Just seems to be banter and "Jibba Jabba, MrT" most of the time. OK, so I've joined in a few but "Shad up Fool !, I ant gettin on no plane" :rofl: Would be nice to see some techie answers though :)

Hi Sorry tried the search and faq's i cant find the settings for 4 wheel setup (camber, toe etc). Anyone have any links. Cheers

Does anyone happen to know the spec for the 2fast2cool rear camber arm rose joints? need the thread size thread direction and joint bore. Ive seen a shop on ebay who sell only rose joints they look high quality and they have whichever size you need. I want to replace the ones at the mo as they are too small and will probably develope alot of play in the future as i have to keep greasing them.. check this lot out. http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/Mc-Gill-Motorsports_rose-joints_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZMcQ20GillQ20MotorsportsQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ222097034QQsofpZ0

Recently (OK about a year ago LOL) I removed a mechanical oil pressure gauge and fitted and electronic one. Can I use the mechanical gauge to monitor fuel pressure ? I have no idea what the fuel pressure is but I think the mechanical gauge goes up to 100PSI. Could I fit under the bonnet somewhere and what would be involved ? CheerZ Paul

ocasionally when car in neutral or park the car idles at 1500rpm but when into drive it idles normally. This is only occasionally, normally it idles fine in all gears?

Got a stock oil pressure guage in my na. Sometimes it reads 30 when driving sensibly and goes upto 60 (middle) when gunning it. Then sometimes it drives, idles, at 10 psi and then goes to 30 when gunning it? Drives great though? Any ideas?

I used to see a red zed airport side of the city most week days late afternoon, but now it has gone:cry: was it you and whats happened to you ?:( I have only joined this forum to see if i can find out anything about it, you don't see many zeds in norwich. anybody know anything?

Just ordered some 235/40/18 falken fk-452 from camskill at £76 each. Thought good price and awited delivery. Just found out they have none in stock and it will be 78 weeks till they get some more! :slap: Need them by the end of this week. Noone else seems to have these in stock either. What are my options can i use 225/40 18's? Dont want to fork out over £100 for a tyre if i can help it. Also dont want some other crap makes. Advice?

i stupidly managed to fumble the nail i keep in the ashtray into the open cigar lighter hole. Much sparks and smelly fumes later there appears to be no power to it. I checked the 20A fuse labelled CIG LIGHTER in the drivers footwell and that is fine so has it blown a seperate fuse or done some other damage?? How can i fix it? i find it quite useful for juicing up the mobile now and again.

Can any one assist with the wiring for the neutral swith and such all info and pictures etc would be greatly appreciated guys :)

Does anyone know of a skyline breakers in southampton my bro needs some bits. cheers Jay

Come on guys (and gals) show me some pix of your front calipers (OEM or aftermarket) as I need some ideas:D (pix with and without wheels fitted are both OK) I have an aftermarket set to fit and I'm undecided on colour/decals so need a bit of inspiration from y'all:) What have you got?..................................................................:confused:

I live on a small street with terraced houses and it is parking permit area only. Problem is, gits that are using the high street park here anyway so I have to park on double yellow lines! Is there a way of parking (eg with wheels on full lock) so they cant clamp a car? I heard they can only clamp drivers side, or front wheels?