General Discussions - 300ZX Related

as above around 13:30 14:00 ish, just past alershot coming onto the A31 r/b. very tidy motor with HUGE shinny rims

hi people, im looking at buying a different car and am seriously considering a 300zx. is there any common problems that i should be looking at mechanically and cosmetically? im looking at manual transmission and preferably turbo,i currently have a starlet gt turbo so i didn't know if i would be "down grading" in terms of performance if i go for an n/a? thanks guys

hi does anyone out there know what wires i have to splice together on a manual conversion have spent the last 2 days changing engine and i am about to connect everything back up but unsure what wires on my old auto loom need to be modifiedfor the manual box thanks

i have recently installed a rebuilt engine in my 90tt manual. she runs fine at standstill but as soon as i pull away the ign con fuse blows in the engine bay relay box. its the 10amp one. i have checked and checked for trapped wires, bad earths and even tried tilting engine and box and yanking on loom/connections and nothing. but soon as i pull away bang the fuse goes. was gonna disconnect the alternator and try and drive it then????? any ideas???

Got a koyo rad which im fitting to my car and ive put it in the engine bay for a little taster of what its gonna look like(my engines out for rebuilding).and ive noticed the top brackets dont match the profile of the core.is there a common mod to be made to enable them to be used.my second question is do maplins sell 28pin eprom sockets and what is the going rate for getting one soldered in?.

Right picked up the car today and have a couple of Q's. The car in question is a 92 TT manual swb slicktop import 1) The car has 2 alpine stereos. One a cd player/tuner, the other a mini-disc player. The cd player/tuner only seems to go to frequencies upto 90.0 and therefore cannot get any decent radio stations in my area. Is this because its a jap imported stereo too? It also doesnt like to play copied cd's lol. 2) The alarm fitted is a Micro DLR4HD. Do you think this would have been fitted in the UK? The central locking doesnt seem to work correctly. Are the 2 front doors controlled via rods as when I unlock the door it makes a kind of a buzzing sound and…

After reading that almost 30-40% of zeds seen are running in safety boost i decided to do an ECU test tonight. Having never done one before i might of gotten this wrong but any help to explain would be appreciated. accessed the ecu turn the ignition on but didnt start car. Turned pot fully clockwise - waited 3 seconds and turned back. I then get three long flashes and four short flashes. I assume this is a code of 34 as this cycle of three long and four short flashes just continues. Having read the ecu test help page i have found the following... 34 Detonation Sensor circuit The detonation sensor circuit is open or shorted (abnormally high or low …

Wow - what a difference :hyper: :hyper: Recommended to all you manual Zed owners :D

yo guys could any1 give me the stats of the intercoolers the 300 has as standard? ie how much it can hold, the max PSI it can handle etc looking to upgrade so looking at diff makes to compare thanks :)

Is there anyone that could spare some time with a ConZult to check out a zed with me in the Nantwich area. Afew :duffer: :duffer: tokens and fuel paid fo,r for your trouble. thanks graeme

Just read a thread about boost and plug gaps, at what point would we think about reducing a plug gap boost wise?

could be going to look at a new zed very soon, but it's been stood for a while, so what do i do 1st. comprssion test, Ecu test, but it's prob got flat battery so will be code55 :confused: . if i get the car started how quick will the codes come up if theres any fault codes at all.?? For the compression test do i do it with a cold engine, do i disconect the injectors before starting, and if so how do i do that?. which other check can i do if any. It's manual if that make a diff not sure if theres a check for man gear box like you can do on the auto. thanks graeme

Are there any guides on rebuilding a Z TT engine or even rebuilding tubs im considering pulling the engine and taking my time to do things myself as a bit of a hobby and learn as I go along. One of my tubs has packed in and im of the mind to just do a good DIY job over a long time and if that does not work out I can always get another engine, im in no rush. Just taking it to bits would be fun and help me understand things a lot better. I just want to see whats out there to guide me for the moment though there must be quite a few guides, I would just like to be pointed into the direction of the better ones though. I do remember there was a great guide with pics of a turb…

As above really? As I've stated before the real effect can only be achieved through replacing BOTH the valves AND the hoses, so please only post if this was the case. If you vote can you please state the symptoms before and after (after 200 miles have been covered) so we can try and build up some kind of idea on what can and can't be cured by replacing the PCV system. Please NO posts about catch cans or how shit the PCV system is. OR any posts about smoking tobacco/drugs etc ;) Cheers, Andy

This week I placed an order from Paul and paid the very good price he quoted me via PayPal and was very happy with the deal.Received a message from PayPal yesterday and he has given me a 10% refund as the goods came in cheaper than he expected.What a "STAR" :bow: :bow: :bow: I would have been none the wiser,now thats an honest Guy.So I am awarding Smithy an Oscar for being a straight up Fella and a Brilliant Trader....Vinz

Hey all, I know many smoking issues have been covered recently but can't decide as to the best diagnosis on my TT Manual (i think & hope it's PCV valves).... Pls help....... Having been on the road for about 20 mins this morning and having booted it a couple of times :D (no smoke) i hit a major traffic jam and noticed smoking from the exhausts :eek: whilst sat there for 20 mins. I have seen this a couple of times before when sat in petrol stations :rolleyes: - BUT It only happens on tickover and when it been running a bit :confused: ..... I should add this only occasionally happens not all the time :confused: Even more frustrating! Can yo…

as above really. I bought some T28/T3 hybrids but before i get it mapped i need to find out what the maximum boost is i can run safely. How would i go about finding this out?? These were custom made by the supplier as their stages didn't suit what i wanted so doubt they have any of those potatoe shapped graph thingys for them.

Thanks to your previous advice i have know bought a donar car its only done 43k & was mint b4 the smash it belonged to a friend of mine. It was Z32 N/A. For the conversion to a TT i believe i need to alter/grind the bellhousing , both are jspec lwb ? Also do i need an uprated clutch while im at this stage, will not be running above 375bhp max prolly around 350bhp & that wont be until i do other jobs 1st, about 3 months time. Or is there any advise from somebody who has done this or does them often do i need to replace flywheel, gasgets, seals etc thanks in advance 4 your help

Need some advice.. I bought a cf dash kit from another member who said it had never been fitted. for 35 quid when i received it the only pieces in the kit are 2 pieces for each window switch, 1 piece for centre console above the radio vents etc(this was the wrong shape as the clock cut out was on the wrong side) 2 smaller strips for the console also, a piece for the ashtray lid and piece for the surround back to the lift up compartment between the seats. That was it! Is this all the kits comprise of? :confused: or are there other kits that do the rest? cos tbh it looks odd with some of it done and some not. Also was 35 a gd price for 7 pieces of …

Help and Advice please. I have a NA SWB with manual gearbox, 2nd gear is a bit noisy. Has anyone experienced this? Is it costly to get the gearbox reconditioned? Can anyone recommend anyone in the South East to do this. Thanks, Matt.

Between J16 and 20 yesterday, Private plate, looked like a UK spec. Anyone from here?

Ok peeps, Manwell box sorted, poss clutch & flywheel as well. plus adjustable upper & lower arms, adjustable coilovers, steering rack & conzult....maybe a few other bits I've forgotten.....BUT While I'm in the middle of doing the manwell convo are there any other seals, bearings or bits that I ought to take care of while I'm down under ;) I think I'm gonna take plenty of pics of this job, theres hardly any decent info on actually doing the job, so maybe I'll do a decent document etc for it. Also do I need clutch booster? after a few chats with folks it seems as tho I wont really need it....more advice please, cheers. Fanx Marc

Anyone know the item number on eBay for the blue led's that illuminate the speedo etc. I've looked and can't find the one's that have been recommended to me which are £6.90. Any help appreciated. Cheers, HARTY. Added: I've found these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2pcs-501-W5W-Refractor-5-LED-Blue-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs_W0QQitemZ200079543334QQihZ010QQcategoryZ72233QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Correct??.

Does anybody have the part number (either Nissan or ADL) for the top part, that connects to the handbrake lever, that has the threaded adjuster on it? -Barry

Anyone going to Le Mans this year? I am taking the Z so was wondering if anyone else is? Its the glastonbury of petrol heads so you would be mad not to........ Chris