General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Followed me from the lift then to the car park and then out of the car park!!

Hi, Today my car started to run really rough. When idling, the revs stay fairly straight for around 10 seconds, then will strugle for about 10 seconds as it slowly sorts itself out. I put datascan on it, and it all looks ok appart from the A/F Base that seems to sit at 100, then for a fraction of a second, flick to 125. As soon as it hits 125 it starts to struggle. While I'm driving, I stick my foot down and it struggles and back fires, then picks up? Has anyone got any ideas? I just filled it with the new Shell V-Power gas yesturday if that helps. Cheers, Bart..

Hello all I am thinking of buying a Z which is why I joined this group, reason for wanting this car - I have trimmed a few interiors for other people and like what I saw. My problem - not knowing how to tell a good buy from a bad buy. If anyone can offer some basic what to look for advice I would be greatfull. In the meantime I will keep browsing the forums picking up what knowledge I can.

In the High street You stopped I went past Silver Fairlady ...........3.30pm Saturday...Tooted Couldnt stop had to get back to sheppy . Wots the Lotus wording ona Back..

one midday in thornhill area (red one) ??? one blue one turning out of the car sales place next to charles trent car breakers (St mary's) one going down bitterne road west towards St mary's stadium.. i flashed - you waved?? (white one with blue bits) and the last was rather dead in the car breakers... blue with silver checked flags on the side... p.s.. thanks for the hoses!!!! :dance:

I would like to replace the exhaust on my 1995 N/A with a Stainless Steel system but don't understand some of the lingo used for them. I understand what a 'cat' is but what is a 'de-cat' and a 'cat-back'? I am not looking for a high performance exhaust, just one that will last for ever (SS) and sounds really sporty but legal. Dave

been having probs with power steering (previous post) have now removed speedo converter and put back to kmh, the speedo was tripping on and off and also the power steering, sometimes together, sometimes independant, i come to conclusion that it was conversion box, however this is now removed (the printed board was cut out before speed signal got to speedo, looped through box and back to speedo, i disconnected both live and earth from speedo converter and connected the 2 signal wires together thus connecting the speedo to the printed board before the signal was cut out. the speedo when running now runs in kmh, however power steering still cuts out, sometimes the speedo is …

Going to Northampton the other day racing an MR2 turbo, he was well impressed.

I had Bridgestone Winter tyres on my car and replaced them with four Falken 452's. Wow, what a difference, they are awesome. They grip so well, are great in the wet and are a lot quieter. Very happy. :dance: After taking off the 3 month old Bridgestones to replace with the Falkens, I noticed a lot of wear on all four tyres. So I have just been down to 'Elite Direct' in Essex to get a full suspension diagnostic check done. It is an amazing place, everyone were nice and extremely knowledgeable. They also had some awesome cars booked in including a Skyline GTR33. Note: I have Tein Coilover height adjustable suspension. The results of my suspensio…

How do you know when your reaching the limits of your engine, turbo's, injectors etc? and how do you know how much pressure to run turbo's at? For example, I install new 530bb Turbo's, 555 inj etc, how do you know which will max out first? Before something breaks. Hope that makes sense lol Thanks Barry

hey guys... someone i kinda know is selling a 1991 fairlady/300zx twin turbo for $9k canadian... since you guys are in UK, that's about 4500 pounds! my question is why so cheap? it's a RHD from japan, 54,000kms, twin turbo, fully loaded. look at the pics all the other ones i see on ebay are almost twice the price! i think i'm gonna go for it. what do you guys think?

You were pulling out of church road onto Gloucester rd last night. Black H Reg. Blacked out windows. I was in a blue escort as my zed is in bodyshop so didnt beep lol. :rolleyes:

And it's the only one I have! I can open the doors with remote alarm but the ignition key has snapped. What are my options please, my car is left in a very unsecure place :cry:

Just got it back after and engine out job to replace the turbos after the driver side one siezed. Seems to have the power back but the boost gauge no longer works it just goes to the middle when switched on and the engine is also hunting at tickover. If I detach the vacuum pipe that goes from the balance pipe to the gubbins on the firewall beside the brake servo and put a finger over the balance pipe connection on the plenum it ticks over and runs beautifully. Its as if its got an air leak but it hasnt. If I blow up that small hose to the gubbins where I suspect the boost guage sensor also is I get no air leaks. If I suck when the engine is running the en…

i need to put a new alarm on my car but i'm not sure wich one to get ,anyone knows how good this clifford concept 650 is? any other ideas please

Ok folks, the time has come to ask another basic question so thus please forgive my genuine ignorance. Firstly how hard/easy is it to install the above ? Can a mug like me install this myself (plug and play) or do I need to go to a guru ? Also where do I get one of these gadgets ?

motor factor told me 2 use semi 5w30 in the car wud this be ok because i thought that it was 10w30 mineral from factory?

An interesting one from a bit further afield than normal... Just been on holiday in sunny Krakow and saw no sports cars whatsoever except for a rather nice pearl yellow twin-turbo Z :D parked outside a bar on Ul. Sienna just off Rynek Glowny (the main market square). A pleasant surprise to say the least! Quite a good specimen with a subtle body kit (rear and bonnet). Any takers? ;)

the other day while looking down the N/S of the engine i came across a plug that isnt attached to anything, i thought it maybe from the old alarm but it looks too good for an alarm and goes into a another loom!!!!! im confused :headvswal please help i hope these pics attach lol

got to change my pas pot any tips or advice on doing this reguarding the fluid etc

On A5 heading towards Oswestry today (25/8/06) at about 5pm

Listers I thought my car was fitted with stock shocks but I think stock shock part numbers are:-? FRONT 56110-VP125 REAR 56210 33P25 What is fitted to mine are Nissanstamped mfronts part number 56210 33P12 and rears silver labelled Nissan and Tokico part number 56110 30P01 Can anyone inform me as to what has been done here. Also I am after a set of KYB adjustables anyone know who sells em? Chris

I have brought an mgtf for the wife.........i no :eek: and need to replace rear screen section any body carried this out or no who has Dave

are these any good? seem a good price for what u get http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-315mm-Big-Brake-Kit-S13-S14-200sx-300zx-200-sx_W0QQitemZ190023757742QQihZ009QQcategoryZ23013QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi all, first post for me :dance: After many years, I finally got the 300zx that i've wanted since seeing one in 1994! I intend to do all the routine work myself, but I am finding it difficult to find a good, clear user guide. Anybody recommed anything for a keen beginner? thanks in anticipation :xxx: