General Discussions - 300ZX Related

hi guys, i need a bit of advice, firstly, I have to option of acquiring either r34 or r33 GTR Brembo calipers, is there any difference in performance between the two? if there is no performance difference between the two, which is easier to fit? from what i have read so far, the r34 brembos need the mounting holes drilled out, but are r33 calipers a direct bolt on? do rear brembo calipers fit the stock zed rear discs? are they too a straight swap? if i get upgraded brake hoses too, do i buy 300zx ones or skyline ones or are they both the same? (sorry to sound thick) I will need to buy discs and pads too, which ones are best? thanks!

I've had two Zed's since June this year but, despite searching long and hard, I have been unable to find where Nissan have hidden the cup holders! Come on someone, put me out of my misery, where the hell are they? ;) Dave

I know it's been done may times, but who are you with? I am currently with Carole Nash, the Chaucer Classic policy last year was £275 FC for up to 5000 miles pa. Their renewal has come in at £375 - quite an increase. I have just called Adrian Flux and Houghtons this morning. The same (Chaucer) policy with them was £420 and £637 respectively....... What's going on :confused: I'm 36 with a clean licence and have only had 1 claim in 19 years :rant: Richard :smw:

The 2007 Calendars will be ready to post out next weekend. :hyper: :hyper: Sorry to pester everyone but we need payment to the club account and address (to Steve-300ZX) ASAP. Would prefer to get them posted all at once. If any member or registered user wants a calendar but hasn't yet added there name to the list, please do so, ASAP, to ensure you don't miss out. Add your name to the folowing list: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=82549 The quality of the 2007 calendar is first class. I guarantee, you won't be disappointed.

JUST GOT HOME FROM REMOVING MY ENGINE THIS EVENING!! :nana2: spoke to my local very good nissan dealer (unusual i know) about supplying det sensor and was quoted 175 for it! :confused: is this right, if so is there anywhere cheaper to buy proper one? also they are having a problem finding wiring loom to sensor on micro-fiche, does anyone have part no for loom and approx price?? what torque setting should sensor bolt be as i understand too tight or loose will cause sensor to read wrong?? regards steven

I was wondering if any one wold like to share thier nitrous 1/4 mile times im interested in puting nos in my zed but whanna see how much faster it makes the z

hello. Is fitting a short shifter an easy job or hard??? is it a job i can do from the top of the car (cockpit) or do i need to work from underneath it? Does anyone have any links for a site that explains it or anyone possibly done it before? Cheers.

hi can anyone tell me if you can fit a universal induction filter to a zed? or am i better off gettin one that is designed to fit?

Today i was driving my Zed and all of a sudden my Hicas,Light's came on and will not go off. My battery light is partily Illuminated and the stock boost gauge is sticking at -7 even if you boot it?? My aftermarket boost gauge is working fine and shows no probs. I have checked all my lights and they are fine! The alternator is charging ok with 13.9 volts at idle. My Hicas fluid is at full . Fuses are ok and earthing points are ok as well as battery connections :confused: Found this post above but was never solved from what i could see or the resulting problem was not posted.. Any Idea's????? :confused: i Have searched for the same problem i have and only f…

For sale in QD. Not only the full kit which comes with three washes worth of shampoo and filter... It also comes with a full size filter and bottle of shampoo too - both good for another ten washes. All for a tenner! If I was skint / had more time I'd buy loads and sell the full kits and shampoo/filters seperately on eBay. edit - maybe I could hawk them out of the back of the auld Datsun at shows?

I am about to have my knackered PAS pump replaced, is trhere anything else I will need apart from the pump? such as gaskets, belt etc.? Scotty

Hi, Just finished cleaning/repairing/replacing/re-fitting the AII/Air Reg etc, and now she starts like new and runs like Paula Radcliffe however... Now I can't get my keys outta my ignition as that little black button solenoid thingy is not doing it's stuff!!! Could I have disturbed something whilst in the general area of the engine bay that would cause this to happen (connection etc) or is this a complete co-incidence do we think. Car has been laid-up for 4 weeks prior to today's burst of activity so... As ever your guidance appreciated - couldn't find nowt via the search! Cheers AndyGP

anyone ?????? :nono:

Hi, I paid by bank transere Tues or Wed this week, but I have not yet been re activated. Funds should be there by now, have sent an email. Can anyone speed this up please? Cheers.

HI PEEPS,GOT A FEW QUESTIONS,AT SOME POINT WILL NEED TO REPLACE MY TUBS ON MY JAP AUTO!!!!!,AFTER MUCH READING UP ON THIS EXCELLENT FORUM,NOW NO MY TUBS ARE SMALLER THAN THE JAP MANUAL TUBS,REASON BEING THAT U GET LESS LAG AND THEY SPOOL UP QUICKER,SO WHAT TUBS DO I REPLACE THEM WITH???????????,DONT WANT MONSTER ONES,DONT WANT TO PUT STOCK TUBS BAK ON,BUT MAYBE CAN U PUT THE BIGGER JAP MANUAL TUBS ON,NO IT SOUNDS DOUBLE DUTCH BUT AM AT A LOSS NO,ING WHAT TO DO,ALSO PCV VALVES,HOW MUCH WOOD A GOOD GARAGE CHARGE TO FIT THEM,NO THERE A KIN PAIN HA HA,MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE :confused:

Saw you in Feltham day before yesterday. All I got to say is :bow: :bow: :D .

just wanna tell everyone about si,s 500bhp monster zed looks amazing just seen for the first time today watchin the lads at swz performance gettin it runnin cant wait to see it on the road and a big thanx to swz for sortin out my zed cheers

Hi there When I disconnect the yellow connector of the valve, my car just dies out. Tried to raise revs by turning the screw on the valve but to no avail. Anyone got any ideas??

Happy Birthday Greg All the best mate. Make sure Ryan gives you a chilled out day :D

Pics mate. How did you do today?

I think my PTU has gone funny or is going funny as reading through the searches its seems to be pointing here. Here are the symtoms, some my relate to other problems though. + Engine dies sometimes when I de-clutch. + When cold has major flat spots like its drowning on its own fuel. + Sometime seems to cut back like its hit the rev limiter, but its only at 5000 rpm. This happens when cold only. + When warm, idle is lumpy and erratic. + Went onto 5 cylinders mid journey on way home. + Still on 5 cylinders after restarting 20 mins later. + Didnt notice any smoke out the back and temp seemed fine. Well have a look over the engine in the daylight tomorr…

Saw a silver one on Lansdowne/Pembrooke road whilst I was over there last week. Anyone off here? Ivan

Anyoen know where to get these from in the UK? I really love the stillen ones and I've suddenly started appreciating the stock tt bumper a lot more so would prefer to update rather than replace it. Cheers

what can i fill this with it has a 2 cmm hole .please help :bow: :headvswal

Having got my new zed tucked up in its lovely new garage, I've got some cash available to begin some modifications. Need some help in spending my cash. I've got 5 - 6k to blow on the car. was thinking of : Same colour respray (£2000 ???) 99 Spec bumper (420) leather retrim (1000) carputer (600) New suspension Anyone else think of any better things to spend the cash on (prefferably on the car, my car... :rofl: ) not to fussed about increasing the performance too much it's plenty quick for me at the moment. If I don't spend the cash soon it'll end up turning into a conservatory :eek: