General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi All, Things were looking up as i got the major water leak sorted.. and now the gearbox has died.. question is.. Should I get a new autobox or should i just sell up the car.. i paid £1250 for the car and now im beginning to realise it was this for a reason and i been stitched up lol, the engine and turbos on the car are good as is the interior and it has a nice set of wheels on it.. question is where do i go from here? do i take it to a garage and get a new gearbox and get the leaks fixed.. which to be honest is going to cost me a lot more than what i paid for the car? or do i sell it and cut my losses and get something else?

when i drive at 70 or over i get a very faint "bong'' noise, the same as when you leave on the lights and open the door, any ideas what it may be? I own a 1990 J-spec NA Auto

I know I know, get it on a fookin dyno :slap: But time and £ do not allow ATM BHP/FLY Right, Jspec 2+2 TT Manwell Approx 92K, god knows what where K and what were M OK Obviously VG30DETT Mods (that I know of) Mr Dixon (Mildish) Chip Apexi filter 1.2mm boost jets (approx 12 - 13 PSI on me sh1t boost gauge) Divorced wastegate down pipes and decat (2fast2ccool) Powerflow 4x6 oval tip cat back (slick pete ;) ) OS Giken clutch + fly (kirbs ;) ) TRUST intercoolers :hyper: Turbos unknown but look stock could have been rebuilt but donno but ZERO play in shafts Umm fink thats it but after 7 cans there could be more, I may add …

So does anyone konw any good bodywork places I can go to to get a small dent in the door knocked out & maybe a bit of touch up paint. Think I'm gonna have to get the whole car resprayed cos 2 weeks before this incident some twat drove into my bumper (long story) but I have no details of the guy so have to get a new bumper & I'm guessing the paint won't quite match

any one know. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300ZX-Hybrid-TWIN-TURBO-520-BHP-TAX-MOTD_W0QQitemZ330086903119QQihZ014QQcategoryZ18238QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Anodised-Oil-Temp-Adaptor-Sandwich-Plate-Nissan_W0QQitemZ220080707491QQihZ012QQcategoryZ122140QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem sandwich plate

My Do-Luck double six champagne wheels are due from Japan next week :nana2: Anyways, rears are 18x10 and fronts 18x9, Mike did tell me which tyre sizes to go for but i forgot, so would 275-35-18 and 245-40-18 seem okay chaps ? Am not looking to stretch the rubber or owt. ta smithy

car went in today for final tune after rebuild and running in period.anyway managed to get hold of hks f-con v-pro and when they hooked it up to the computer it would not comunicate they said that they have the 3.23 hks software and that i had the version 3 ecu and the new software can't comunicate with old if thats makes sense.does anyone know of a tuner that has old software apart from abbey motorsport as thats where it is now.really want to sell it on but not if nothing can be done with it as brought a new one that i know will work any advice welcome Thanks Rob

I will be needing new front tyres soon, I currently have the following fitted; Front; 225/40/18 Conti Sportcontact. Rear; 255/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport. My wheels are 18x8 Mania Racing split rims (I think). Being an ex fastfit manager I always rated Michelin, but have be finding them a bit twichy on the rear. So would like some advice on whether I should go for Michelin all round, or if money was no option what would be the best for keeping me on the straight and narrow?

Are these anything to worry about? The 130 is a little low isnt it? no1, 160 no2, 140 no3, 150 no4, 130 no5, 140 no6, 130 Cheers

:confused: i stupidly cant find my electric fuse box ok ok iv only had her for a week let me off!

k guys and gals my stereo wont come on?? the lights are working in it but there is nothing coming on when i switch it on?!?!? any idead p.s i dont have a code for it or even know how to put a code in thx

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I have a problem with the stereo and DVD screen in my dash.... They are Jap items and therefore the facias don't come off, great!! This isn't a prob while it's at my place but if I take the car anywhere else then the units are on full diplay to everyone. :mac1: Does anyone know if you can get a cover that would go over the top of both the unit's to keep them hidden. I notice there is a recess there so I thought you might be able to get like a face place or something. Cheers Chris

hi in my last Series 2 Z it had the Bose system as far as I remember it sounded pretty good Ive just took the centre dash out and previous aftermarket unit as only one speaker was working and i have a DVD head unit to fit :eek: every wire has been chopped apart from the power plug wires and two cut and shut wires to the drivers door speaker.. is it worth me wiring up all the centre BOSE thing again?? ta chris

Just a quick question really, what is the best way weld to hardpipes or f it properly near the intercooler with a fitting kit (who supply's the fitting kit ? ) Thanks Guys

been offered a set of 19" bmw allows which are currently on a BMW M5. there are 5 stud fitting, but I undertand there are other things I need to look out for.

Recently a kid in S.Wales, bought a 300ZX Manual TT. A couple of months after this he killed it because as it was put "the back stepped out". Now I know that 300HP rear wheel drive cars at granted the higher end of the market, regularly come with track sessions to teach the driver how to control the car. Should specialist dealers offer the same thing to their customers for cars such a Zeds? Should dealers not sell to the cars to kids? Is it a little irresponsible? No offence to dealers who, just a talking point. Kids are a little club footed and I personally find it irresponsible for them to sell a car that could kill them, or worst still someone el…

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between these chips? Looking through peoples specs there doesn't seem to be any consistency with which one people choose. My choices as I see it are: John Dixon (1st Choice) JWT Chip SE Chip Thanks peeps.

Hey, As the temps have plummetted this week I've found that my car's heating is not exactly reliable. Most of the time it doesn't blow warm air regardless of the temp setting I put it on or whether it is in AUTO or ECON mode. Sometime it will only blow warm air when cruising above 60mph and reverts to cool air when stationary (ie waiting at a traffic light). And then, like this morning, it works properly as soon as the engine has reached operating temp. It's very frustrating and annoying. For the record, my coolant level is spot on and bled propperly and as far as I can tell the heater matrix is also in good working order. The car is a 1990 JDM TT with a Series…

the problem is that when i put my foot down my turbos kick in and then the car stops pulling suddenly.like youve slammed the brakes on. and the revs go right down like the cars switched itself off.it doesnt do it everytime tho only when i put my foot down the first time when i take it out.HELP thanks Nick :rant:

Hi guys been a long time since I've been on but I have been spending all my time sorting my new car. Anyways anyone taken their Z to Le Mans before? if so any top tips welcome. An American workmate of mine is taking the Z whilst me and the missus go in the Fezza. Camp-site tips all the way to hooking up with other Z's no info not welcome We are heading for the karting nord campsite so would be nice to have a row of Zeds parked up. Remember nissan are previous winners with what became the Z engine!!!!!! So we should be there at the Glastonbury of motor racing. Chris

ive been having a few probs with not having the fan blowing when i switch the heating on! ive not been driving the zed for a while except 2day. but when i got home 2day i found the drivers side carpet is soaked! does the heater ecu when detecting a fault shut the heater (fan) blower off :confused: also which 1 is the heater matrix i found 1 beside the clutch & another behind the glove box by the fan motor? is there anyother reason why i could have alot of water in the drivers side except of being a heater matrix prob cheers ;)

E-bay seller. does two piece silicone Rad hose set in red n blue. And lots of other stuff too. Anyone used them? :confused: :confused:

ebay wheels :hyper: :hyper: they were from a skyline..........10x19 i'd put these on mine quicker than a quick thing..............(if i had the money!)