General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hopefully someone can help : :bow: Changed the front wings for viper wings at same time as i was fitting hinges for lambo doors.....anyway had to remove the 'black plastic box' underneath the wings to make room. Car was off the road for around 10 months now after driving it up to work to finish everything off and get ready for painting steam has started rising from under the front wings and can hear bubbling noise when car is heated up. Is this because i have removed the black plastic box or is it AIV valves (if anyone knows either way, can you let me know how to solve it) :headvswal If you remove black box do you have to block the hoses or join t…

Help, I need subframes for these seats to fit my zed but as the owner doesn't know what make the seats are, would the subframes have to be custom made? what are the other options? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330079563553&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:UK:1#ebayphotohosting

Hi Guys. Does anyone know if it is possable to swap a complete (16 bit) ecu from a 96 n/a for an 8 bit one from an earlier model? . . . . basically I want to be able to fit a custom chip which is not so easy to do with my current ecu I welcome your feedback or any alternative suggestions Thanx Mikeb

N-reg, not private plate O_o That's pretty new :cool:

Anyone know of a good site with instructions to change zed spark plugs. I know of this one: http://www.ttzd.com/tech/sparkplugstech.html But the pictures are tiny and have to indications of them, and the descriptions are hard to follow as they use part names that I don't know. Cheers Al

not sure if this is the right place to post this but il give it a try lol. just wondering what people think the best car polish to use is got a polisher for xmas and dying to try it out lookin for something to really bring out the hok rainbow paint

OK done a bit of searching on this but haven't really got the answer. The Z has started making a whining noise when I accelerate, in all gears but really noticeable in 1st and 2nd. Whilst idling and in neutral it sounds very "rattley" but the noise stops once I put my foot on the clutch. Also after driving in third for a while on country roads (accelerating/decelerating) it sounds REALLY crap whining and rattling, but stops if I change down/up. Does this in fourth as well only really noticed in third. After hunting around I think it's something to do with the gearbox hence the noise dissapearing with my foot on the clutch. It's defo not the engine. I've found a …

I got these on ebay from a chap in the US. They replace the HUGE plastic BOSE case that sits in the doors, allowing you to fit aftermarket speakers. I'm slowly upgrading my system. I have already fitted a set of 17cm Alpine speakers in the rear and have 16cm Alpines for these adaptors. I have a 10" Pioneer sub to fit as well. I'm not fitting these yet as I want to Dynamat the doors completely first. Anyway, just wondering if anyone's bought these and how they rate them (the adaptors, not the speakers). Ebay seller is 'mjmautoinnovations'...

Would be grateful if someone could have a quick look and see if they are cut differently or if it is the grooves in the key that are different?

Clear yer PM box mate!!!

Hey all i have a uk TT manual has done 128 k had it for about 6 months really pleased with it ,been going well but wanted to know how long the turbo s last will they be going about now or with the highish mileage they would of been changed by now , i ask cause i wanna change my exaust soon so don t know weither to play it safe with a cat back or de catt and finish off my possibly diying turbo s .cheers :duffer:

Hope its owner likes it??? :bow: finished for now in med compund. Got to go over it again with fine........... And then there is its twin to do. :smash: LOL! :cool: :cool:

http://www.cs.colorado.edu/~buechley/diy/diy_tank.html :rofl:

hey guys maybe selling my seats due to finding a whole new interior just wondering who would be interested seats will come with matching colour leathers proper cut and made to fit the dash etc... let me know and make some offers

http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1062560599/1062560599pp.htm Stunning,i want,talk about float ya boat,bet it handles like on rails,and the quality of work is gorgeous,look at the suspension etc,all this for 62,000 dollars :bow: if only. Tony :)

Well I brought my dremel to make holes in my door card to fit my tweeters thinking I'd probably never use it again. But haha! It's been an absolute star in the last few days. Slicing up my battery cable, stripping the end off the cable, cutting through an old negative connector stuck to said cable, cutting off the ends of the bolt that got stuck in my new gold 'shrimpy' connector, then using it to make a divot in the bolt and then using it to drill through it (the actual drill wasnt fast enough). Fantastic piece of machinary and absolutely invaluable!

hi, can anyone provide a link for instructions for fitting the resistor in the knock sensor circuit and advise how easy this is. this is appose to fitting a brand new knock sensor. The nissan garage have said they have spent enough on the car and even though it is under warranty said they cannot do anymore, this is totally wrong but what can you do!!!!

As above I need some advice from you guys :bow: I am in the market for a set of alloys for my SWB TT Z. I finally decided on a set of 18"s. I asked for 8.5 width on the front and a 9.5 width on the back with corresponding tyres. The shop has advised to stick with 8.5's all round and just put a larger tyre on the back... Thoughts?

Hi all just had alot done to my Z but notice that when i accelerat hard in between all tha gears it makes a loud noise as if its still in the previous gear it was in before, could someone tell me what can cause this to happen as its apain... cheers guys :(

Today 3.40ish. Lupton Avenue, Leeds.

Hi guys and girls i'm new to this forum and dont own a Z at the mo :( , but have been on this site every 2 hours looking for one just incase anything has changed lol. I've wanted one since i was about 13 (now 24)! I've been reading all the archived threads trying to swat up before i buy and am amazed at everyones knowledge and willingness to help each other. This sounds like a great club to be a member of, everyone seems 'sound as a pound'. Everyone seems to have a good sense of humour too, had a good laugh at alot of posts. Can't wait to get 1 and come to some meets/events ( as soon as i get rid of my Starion) , I'm in the south Wales near Newport. If anyone knows of any…

But the good news is it was only steering rack gaiters both drivers and passengers , headlight alignment and no lights on my numberplate. got all that lot done in 2 hrs , retest and bobs your mothers....another year of Z roadgoing :dance: :dance: :dance:

Can I do away with the original sender, or will that mess with the ECU

1. Wheel bearing and prop bearing to replace 2. Get the hesitation at full boost sorted out 3. 120,000 service 4. Big break Kit 5. Up grade the ECU, raise Boost, and Electronic Boost Controller 6. New front bumper (yet to be decided) 7. Holiday if im lucky to have any spare money 8. Try to get to more meets

This picture has probably been shown on the forum before. Ive never seen a 300zx drag car before. :cool: