General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, Just thought I'd pass this on. I bought an electric 2 ton scissor jack off ebay and to my supprise I'm quite impressed with it. It'll fit under a 12cm sill so is no problem for a standard Z. I still haven't got my Z back so can't say if it'll get under a lowered Z but I'm hoping it'll get under the front of the car. It rises to 35cm so had a side up in the air no probs (both wheels). Takes just over a minute to get from min to max and is remote control which is pretty cool :hyper: I've asked if they can get any more if anyone is intrested :) Vijay

Seen at around 5pm going Up Derby Street, nice tidy example with bodykit

or is it the other way around. I seem to remember you do not need to change and auto ecu when doing a manwell conversion

What exactly were the upgrades to the manual gearbox over the Z's life? What years did they happen?

Right first off, 1st: My speedo has given up the ghost, so has the milometer. I spoke to duffers about it and he advised me it was dry joints on the back of the speedo which will need re-soldering. Has anyone got a picture of what Im looking at fixing please? Is there anyway of checking that its not the speed sensor before taking the clocks out first? Steering gets heavy whilst driving also but sorts itself out after turning the ignition on. Fluids are all fine. 2nd: What colour wire is the horn behind the steering wheel? Ive taken of my steering wheel and cant find a spare wire anywhere and TBH dont really know what colour im looking for, I have to add a …

Well The cars nearly sprayed and i'm looking for some new wheels, seen these but not sure if they will go with the colour of the car what'd you lot think? Car colour Wheels well what'd ya think? Neil

Hi Red Zed ..... I waved as I couldn't flash. I was in the Green Zed going towards the M40 Tony

I need to start considering a replacement or upgrade for my 5 speed manual which can handle allot of power. What are my options? and how much?

Hello all :) Bought it nearly 5 weeks ago from a guy in Melksham. It's a 96TT zed imported in 99 and garaged by the last two owners. The guy I got it from joined this very forum and popped the 300zx.co.uk stickers in the rear quarter windows. Has a personal plate on it that starts 'TIL xxxx'. Wondered if any of ya knew it? Needs a few things sorting out some of which I have done (all the roof & door seals), got a pcv valve kit from coz too. Black paint on the front bumper is blistering slightly but easy enough for me to sort out.

Does anyone own or have a picture of a Z with a standard front bumper with a FMIC, thanks :)

Has anyone attempted to do D.I.Y Alloy wheel referb? I noticed after cleaning the wheels, what looked like light brown scabby marks on the dish, on closer inspection it looks like cracks in the Lacquer and in some places the Lacquer has come off. Also has gougies from kerbing on the edge of the rim. Is it worth my while attempting to rub the Lacquer off and re Lacquering the wheels my self? I know you can get these Alloy Wheel referb kits which are supposed to repair the gouges etc. Has anyone used one of these kits or is it best to take to a proper wheel referbing centre? Cheerz

I keep seeing a grey uk tt around the mytchett and farnborough area. Is it anyone on here. I drive the red uk tt that keeps passing you.

If the MAF is failing what sort of symptoms does this typically throw up?My car is very lumpy on idle and just touching the accelerator it's all over the place and lumpy in lower revs ..over 3000 rpm it straightens out and seems to be random (better at times than others)Would a failing MAF also affect an o2 reading?

I'm fitting a Sony head unit & CD & Panasonic bass tube to my new auto and can't work out the easiest route to get the cables to the back. Tracing back on my old Z it looks as if you take off the sill covers and put them behind the carpet. Is that right? How do you get them behind the rear seat - do you have to take it out and the trim or is there an easier method? I got an ISO connector (all Nissan models) from Harry's but when I got it home it already had two wires cut and wrapped with tape :eek: :mac1: so back to bloody Slough on Sat. I also noticed the Sony doesn't use ISO but appears to come with its own adaptor which fits to the ISO. Let's hope it's si…

Just been reading the Buyers guide, the wrong side of purchase. Just wondering what places, near the Midlands could carry out the Compression checks, ECU check and other ancilliary checks that are recommended? I want to have the car perfect before winter regardless of cost.

My latest Zed is fitted with a Toad alarm which I think may be a cheap 'un. What is really pissing me off with it at the moment is it occasionally locks me out of the car. It happened twice now and the second time was when I was collecting the car from Infinity Exhaust yesterday. I started it up and went round the back to listen to the new note and then could not get back in. A length of welding wire was brought into play and the window was opened. Afterwards when I got into the car and started it again with the door shut it did not lock it, what the f@@k is going on, any ideas please. :confused:

Well ive had my car back from my mates workshop for a few weeks but had no internet connection. But finally i have a connection and can post some pics up of my ride. Hope you like Before After

Spotted a black k plate z parked outside sturdeys castle restaurant/hotel, nr kidlington on wednesday 11th. Anyone from here?

Hi bud, was it you I passed on London Road this morning?? I was concentrating on the traffic infront of me, and only just noticed something catch my eye as I was passing you! Too late by then to wave :D

I was having a look last nigh tfor one and i couldnt seem to find one... Maybe im looking for the wrong thing but does anyone know how much they cost, where i could get one from and how hard they are to fit. Or does it require somone with more technicaly know how than me. I.E more than your average rock? :)

on blatchcombe road paignton today who was this nice zed

i am thinking of getting a 300zx next year when i will be 21 and will have 2 years ncb and was woundering how much insurance would be on a 300??

Is it possible to change just the back section of an exhaust on a Z as I would ideally like 2x2 3" chrome tail pipes but dont want to fork out for a full system?

is anyone going to billing this weekend as there website says its still on

My drivers side electric window has taken fits of stops and starts. Could work for weeks then nothing. The black switch behind the door panel is clicking when I try to use it but that's all, the motor won't work. I read on the forum that it probably means the motor is kaput. Does anyone know what other Nissan uses the same motor or where I can get one. CheerZ, S