General Discussions - 300ZX Related

ME Again, Another problem I had at the weekend was with the cruise control. I could put it into cruise mode from the dash switch and the "cruise control" light comes on but when I try and engage it the "cruise" light just flashes and nothing happens. Any ideas. Cheers, HARTY.

Hi All, Just been on a 600 mile round trip over the weekend to Stonehenge, London City and then back home. I've just had a polyeurethane bushing kit fitted and a strange noise has developed (don't know if the two are linked really). When I am accelerating from rest to motorway speeds there is a noise coming from the back end but it's not continuous. It starts at about 60 and it comes in waves like a wheel bearing gone but in a cyclic action. It's like the diff is whining but I think if the diff had gone it would be a continuous noise. It only happens in top gear and if you start to go up an incline and the revs rise to maintain speed. Also, if I back off th…

afternoon all i was wondering if any one knows who currently owns the fastest Zed in Britain...? im interested in quarter mile times, not top speeds. do you think its some one from this forum or from another Zed related club? I know Mac1( :bow: :dance: ) has an impressive machine, but i know there are other projects going on behind closed doors that are less well publicised... :)

Should I get rid of my red and amber lenses from the rear? Anyone done it? Anyone seen it? Would red and white suite a metalic red zed? Me thinks it may work but then I will still have a red reflector in the middle of the side/stop light unless there is a way round it?? Has anyone got any pictures of this on a car? I think Apache did it somewhere on here but not sure. Help! Andy

I put a calling card under your wiper blade. I usually park mine where yours was, boy i got a fright! Thought someone had painted it RED,LOL!

can someone help me out please, I remember a few weeks ago on here someone was saying about an old fine (I think it was a fine, or maybe some old credit) that was over six years old, someone else mentioned about a letter to download and print off to send to the company because the debt was over six years, Ive searched everywhere and cant find the thread, could someone in the know who can use the search engine better than me (anyone!!) point me in the right direction for the thread Much appreciated Pete

To use on a new rebuilt engine, i just want what is the best not what ppl think is the best. thx guys and gals. karl

If you have, can you give me your thoughts please? I know the engine is based on a Ford Duratec with a couple of turbos bolted on - but is it as good as all the reports make it out to be. 0-60 in under 4 seconds - but do you get a kit car feel? Found a couple of 2.5's under £25k but also a couple of 3.0's under £30k. Have a look here: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?s=108

Does anyone waxoil their Z regularly and have any related tips, perhaps where not to spray / how to ensure you reach problem areas?

I think this would make a good calender pic really...

hi anyone tell me why car is stuck in 2nd it wont go above it and the engine is reving its ass off. its an 1990 auto. there is plenty off oil in it . :headvswal

Parked in K2 indian restaurant car park about a month back. I parked next to you in my kitted gunmetal J-spec. I think your plate was 'H3' something. I looked around inside the restaurant to say hello but could not tell who you might be!!

:headvswal I have a rather dangerous problem with my car at the moment, the main fuel line is slipping / popping off the fuel filter when the car is running spraying the engine bay with fuel how this never ended in disaster is pure luck. This has happened twice now. Has anyone had this problem before?. I have not had a chance to check for a blockage or anything yet as its snowing outside. after the first time i made sure the hose was tight but it still came off.

Hi guys and girls, Well, i'm about as green as they come, I just registered today. In fact I don't even own a Z... But I want one real bad, which is partly the reason i'm posting this thread. Basically, I love Jap cars and I've been looking to into getting a different car for a while now (I currently drive a 100nx... I know I know). You name it, if it's Japanese and it's good, I've looked at it. The thing about the 300zx is, I've always classed it as 'out of bounds' as they're notourious for high upkeep costs. Not to mention the high insurance group. Well, last night I got quoted £370 pounds for insurance. I was very surprised. Needless to say I'm al…

If i was to get hold of an engine, Im guessing it doesnt matter roughly what condition it was in. How much would i be looking at upgrading it and a full rebuild to run 450rwhp? What bits would i need to buy for this and what would someone charge to do this for me? So i mean, i supply the engine to someone, they rebuild it with the parts i supplied for the above power and then transplanted it into the car for me. Im trying to see if it would make sense money wise to do this and just get a mint shell compared to buying one outright. Thoughts please :D

clear side indicators instead of the ugly orange ones...where do i get them from and how much?

How do I get this broken screw out? The head snapped off wasn't even tight at the time. Tried grabbing it with mole grips and twisting but they just slip off. Tried twisting from the inside using those thin plier things and that don't work either. I'm sure it should just come out easy no idea why its so stuck. Cheers, Al

Well seeing as nobody else has put it up I thought I would :cry: Must be a good day to be born on Spongy, Mark W, and me.

Just found this one on the Japanese Falcon site (don't know why I've not seen it before) Currently ordering the parts, should be able to put it together while I'm doing someother work next week. Internal parts shots...

Hoping to buy a Turbo timer + Electronic Boost Controller soon. Anyone want to recommend specific ones? Anything thats outstandingly good? Thanks Ethan :)

Hi Guys and gals,just wanted to tell you guys that i've just fitted a one piece light weight prop this morning,took me 3 hours not to bad i thought,well the differance is amazing,i've had a vibration thru my seat for ages,and after changing the gearbox mount,the center bearing,hicas ball joint,new tires, and balancing,4 wheel alignment ,the problem was still there,so the last thing was prop balancing,well by the time you get someone to do it with the balancing it was£300,so i thought i may as well get a 1 piece from the states and with all the postage and extra because it was'nt exchange it still was only£289.so fitted it myself this morning and now it runs silky smooth a…

Bantam may find this funny as he knows what I've been doing today... Anyway I went out for a drive and the car was really jerky on the throttle and everytime I had to stop at the lights or at a roundabout the idle was really lumpy and felt like it would stall. Got home and let it idle and although it didn't stall is was realy really up down up down lumpy. Turned off the ignition, tried to start it up again and it wouldn't start. Any ideas? I earlier removed the negative terminal on the car and replaced it with a new one. Could all these problems be caused by a dodgy connection of the negative terminal clamp thing to the wire? Cheers, Al

I'm thinking about changing my front bushes as one of the tension rod bushes is leaking clear sticky stuff! How easy or difficult is it to change the tension rod bushes, Front Stabilizer Bushes and Transverse Link Bushes?

today bring my sister back from the hotel after the fantastic wedding the night before, we just about to pull out of the hotel, the car start clicking sounds like the g/box trying to select gear and as i kept the revs on while it was clicking away only moving very slowly the engine sounded like it was venting air (maybe open wastegate) then it went after about 10mph which took ages to get to, but now it doesnt accerlate correctly jus revs high and doesnt seem to move very quick, im well confused. auto 93 tt uk any help thanks guys

a blue k-reg on the lights at the top of the penn road, i was on my way to the reception after my sisters wedding. (flashed lights)