General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Some of you may know about the nightmare I've had trying to get the guy who fitted my toad alarm to connect it to the central locking (he couldn't do it!) Anyway I've decided to not call back this guy for the umpteenth time only to be told he still has no clue. So... can anyone recommend a company that could connect my toad ai606 (not sure if the model number is right) alarm to my central locking for me. Thanks in advance, Al

Hi All, Was stuck on the M6 today, not moving at all...so hot outside too..was looking at the Amb temp gauge on the Air Con panel, it was 37..38 39 - 45, i thought sh*t..but it wil be ok by this time i had my heating on High at 40deg (roof was off!!) then looked down again, and its was at 60! Pulled over just incase on to the hard shoulder, got the bonnet up and gave 10mins..it had dropped to about 44 and the traffic was moving a bit more, so all was fine. My oil and coolant is fine got them both flushed abd changed the weekend (nice to meet you Paul!), so im just wondering if i would of carried on at 60deg would it of been ok? I know this is just the outs…

Good Evening All. I am abit stumped when it comes to radar scanners, So far I have been looking at the different types of snoopers and also the Road Angel Series but cannot decide on which to go for. I have read very good comments about the two. Basically what im trying to say is what radar scanner do you recommend and why? Many thanks rob

AM I WRIGHT IN SAYING THAT THE LEFT BANK /OR NEAR SIDE ARE FAR EASYER TO TAKE OF AND IF THIS IS THE CASE DOSE ANYINE HAVE THE DESRTUCTIONS SO AS I CAN DO MYSELF OR IS IT FULL OF PITFALLS? :bow:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am new to 300ZX and currently own a 2.2VTEC Honda Prelude which is a lot of fun but I am thinking of upgrading when I soon turn 25. I love the idea of a twin turbo engine and the power it must produce, I love the styling and the interior looks a lot more interesting than any modern BMW or Merc. I have many questions about buying the right 300ZX that hopefully you kind people can help me out with. Cheers. 1. Briefly, what are the different specs, models available. My brief research so far has led me to the 3.0L twin turbo and 3.0L non-turbo but is there such thing as a 4.5L TT or i…

I am new to 350ZX and currently own a 2.2VTEC Honda Prelude which is a lot of fun but I am thinking of upgrading when I soon turn 25. I love the idea of a twin turbo engine and the power it must produce, I love the styling and the interior looks a lot more interesting than any modern BMW or Merc. I have many questions about buying the right 350ZX that hopefully you kind people can help me out with. Cheers. 1. Briefly, what are the different specs, models available. My brief research so far has led me to the 3.0L twin turbo and 3.0L non-turbo but is there such thing as a 4.5L TT or is it urban myth? 2. How does the Fairlady marque differ from the std or other marque…

Hi guys. got me half a dozen HKS S40i Irridium sparkers for my ride. Any advice on gapping would be appreciated.

had an annoying ordeal with my TT import. Have just finished my luuuurvly boot install (pics to follow) and all was great... for a few hours. the next day, I opened up the boot (via the pullswitch in the drivers side - push for fuelcap, pull for bootcatch) to open up the boot to show of, my, er boot. the same time the fuel flap opened up, and it seems that the catch has gone up inside the car. doh!!! anyone else had this problem before, and can advise the easiest way to get to this blighter?

Any suggestions on which brand/model? Open to everything at the moment, so give me some ideas!

this is what happen to my friend with his TT. But in both case, idle is stable. Need some help thank you

I think one of my turbos is leaking oil therefore want to start saving up for two new ones..... Is there something i can replace which will be better and quicker than standard or even a little more boost without having to start changing anything else to strengthen any other engine parts. Costs too would be good thanks........

My wheels are being refurbed this week and are currently wearing 235/40/18 tyres. I want all new rubber on them - what should I go for? also what is the difference between those and 265/35/18's ? could I fir either?

My '92 UK Auto is stuck in first gear. Occurred about a mile into my journey when I put my foot down to overtake. Engages neutral OK & reverse but won't change up. Tried electronic diagnostics mentioned in another thread but no faults were found. Clutch burnt out? It's original box with 120K on the clock, time for a manual conversion? Any advice welcome!

Hi does anyone have a guide for changing brake pads on a 300? It'll be the first bit of DIY on my car since i've had it and don't want to make any silly mistakes! I've tried searching the site but you know how it is, you can never find anything when you want it! Cheers :smw:

Yet another confusing little problem. lol. I had two new fromt tyres fitted the other day and since then I've noticed a amount of vibration through the steering wheel. It was only a little at first but seems to be getting steadily worse. I've checked all the wheel nuts and they are all nice and tight. The vibration is worse at speed, the steering wheel seems to going 'left, right, left, right but only slightly if you know what I mean. The problem was not there b4 new tyres fitted and the tracking and rear camber were all done last week at Protyre. Does anyone know what my be causing this plz ???

Hi guys just a theoretical question.What would happen if my EGR pipes were leaking badly? As i have found that both pipes have lost a bolt and the others have come loose under the plenum. The car ticks over but wont drive over 2000rpm however it will rev when not under load. Could this be the cause of my problem? Thanks Steve.

When I get into the boost range I get a noise that sounds like air escaping or something loose in my exhaust near the engine. I guess you would have to hear it to diagnose but I thought maybe the waste gate spring would make like a rattle kind of sound.

Spotted by a mate of mine in ipswich pearl yellow swb slicktop tt.not mine by the way.

...anyway, saw these on ebay and they are dirt cheap. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INJECTOR-CONNECTOR-300ZX-300-ZX_W0QQitemZ260007439721QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10402QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

my inlet manifold is leaking badly around the egr pipe.would this cause a miss on cylinder 5?any help much appreciated :)

I saw you , two guys , on West Carriage Drive at about 5:20ish today , Sunday . Didn`t quite catch ya full " name "...something ZX...but you were in traffic and I was on me bike ! lol . I had actually been in my car, right there on that spot about half an hour earlier having aborted a top-down drive as a bad job due to nobody moving ! Took a "short-cut" that way cos I live near there...took me fookin` ages :headvswal lol Good to meet you lads , however briefly ! Brian

I have two vacuum hoses going through my inner wing on the N/S. Where do they go and can I blank them off? Cheers, Scrawni.

I have had to revert back to my standard 16" wheels since making a flatspot on my 18"s... Now after fitting new adjustable camber arms and tension rods, I have highlighted a warped disk problem, it's only slight - but a problem none the less. Heres my dlema! Do I replace the disks now with standard size disks but make them super duper drilled and groved ones so i am under no time pressure to get my 18" wheels refurbed. or Do I live with the problem while I get my wheels refurbed and buy a bigger brake kit after? ps... Didn't someone here get ceramic disks recently? were they standard sized or monster disks?

Spotted a red zed parked in Lincoln late last night (Saturday). It was parked in a small car park near the University. Spotted it while passing it in our works van, then went the same way later and it had gone. We were on the way for a 'Bunny-Run' in the city centre ;) :duffer:

I saw a blue Zed in Erith. I was just entering the Erith shopping centre near Erith High Street. I was in a black zed!