General Discussions - 300ZX Related

when i start my car sometimes, the stock guage sits on the 0 not just infront of the -7. why is this? i think i have a boost leak somewhere but no idea where. when i cane it, there seems to be some smoke coming from under the bonnet which smells like burning rubber! it's not burning rubber but can't think what else it could be! possibly a water leak which is strange as i replaced all the water pipes! hmmmm.....

My big brake kit should be here by the weekend from smithy ( :dance: ) and while the car was jacked, wheels and discs off ive been thinking of things i could get done making the most of the access... So far ive come up with : AIV removal (not really got any reason to do it, but while ive got access...) Washer jet motor/connectors clean (using the guide in the faq) Fit the big brake kit (obviously). Just wondering if there was anything else i could do while ive got access/car jacked?

Hi guys, I have a clifford concept 650 and would like the alarm to auto arm automatically. How do I do this? At the moment just the immobiliser auto arms but I would like the siren to sound as well if doors are opened when car is not locked.

grey 2+2 driving through woolston toward lydney ????is it anyone on here

Hi Guys, as above whats the max width of tyre i will get on a 9.5 rear wheel? Thanks in Advance Paul

1. Where should I start looking for a knock sensor? 2. Is there anything in particular I should be looking out for? 3. What sort of prices should I be paying? Thanks.

Guys, Going to the ring in september. Anyone got any real world advice of their Z at the ring (I have rehearsed on Gran Turismo) Most worried about frying brakes and tyres :(

When you put the AUTO button on and the AC comes on, is the electric fan spose to come on all the time or only when needed?

hi, got my MOT in two weeks, looking at the car think it will be ok, brakes good, lights all work no cracks etc, tyres ok, shocks ok, is there anything that a lot of people overlook but the zed commonly fails on?? fingers crossed, just want to be prepared!!! :(

I need a new battery for my TT. What is the ideal battery for it? where do I get one? how much does it cost? When can it be delivered? Answers on a postcard please.

Does anyone know of someone breaking a MK2 MR2? I am in desperate need of a gear linkage cable, drivers seat side! Any help would be much appreciated! Cheers.

am i correct in thinking the 300 has this? So would it be possible to fit a Vtec controller?

Bloody remote fob arm/disarm doesnt work anymore - when alarm autoarms and goes off I cant disable it - cant enable it either - just have to wait for auto-arm. Pressing the * and lights button puts it in valet mode so I can get into car without it going off. Tried a 2nd Fob I found and it does the same!!! :( Do you think problem with the alarm or both keyfobs have a buggered arm/disarm button??? (Did notice it was getting harder to arm/disarm the bloody thing - pressing button harder and harder). Anyways, if I need a new keyfob anyone have one? Thanks

Well on my way home last night the bottom end started knocking its cock off under load. Can anyone whos had the same problem give me an idea on what they had done, ie if it was just replacement bearings or bottom end rebuild, and how much it cost. Would it be cheaper/easier to get a second hand engine? Cheers

on a 10J Rear im running 265's Can I goto 285's or larger so I get some wheelrim protection? The 265 protectors barely stick out pass the rim?

on the original 300 alloys, they have left and right marked on them. I have had some new tyres put on, but dont think the alloys have deen put on correctly. Which way do they go on, from inside the car do the left or right? thanks for any help

guys, got most of the stero work done now, and my only stump is the aerial. its a 2pin coak lead (jap standard i take it) I know noises were made that you can buy adaptors for it, but can someone point me in the right direction for me please? thanks in advance.

Has Anyone seen the front mounted intercooler kit £599 advertised on Ebay by http://www.altezzasportsandprestige.com/Parts.htm item number 120002441850 This is what he says on his auction: If you are interested... LET ME KNOW ASAP as it is very important i can gauge the interest... as if there is enough interest i can lower the price even more!!!! Could be a group buy if the guy is interested in doing one? What do you think quality of this item would be like and advantages it will give?

Need help in choosing a colour for my Z. Its Aztec Red at present and was hoping for something a bit more funky fast furious style.... Any ideas on colour / sample links ? Cheers !

can anyone give a rough idea of what the rattle may be from my z32 tt cylinder head (the right hand one) maybe,its quiet at idle but as soon as the revs are increased it starts to rattle,looks as tho further inspection will definitly be in order, so just in case could anyone also give the correct sequence for undoing the cylinder head bolts,many thanks in advance :headvswal

I have baffles going on the centre box, never really had any probs till tonight , is it possible that the dodgy baffles can cause so much backpressure that it causes an almost massive loss in power, almost like a massive miss, when the exhaust is cold cause once the exhaust was heated up and the rattling stopped then the car ran normal?

a smithy big brake kit :dance: :dance: Hoping it will arrive before this weekend so i can get on and fit it on sat/sun. Ive never done any kind of brake work before, but smithys guide should help. Am i mad for attempting this on my driveway with normal kind of tools? Any "gottchas" people noticed from fitting the kit before? Im so looking forward to getting the better braking performance! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Hey bud, Sorry for taking so long :rolleyes: to get these to ya but as promised size of my front plate (that i got from A&S signs) you saw at Japshow is 14" x 3 1/2 ". Hope that helps, great to meet ya on Sunday, hope you'll make it to JAE and we can have a few proper :duffer: :duffer: :duffer: and a catch up... Till next time JJP :dance:

Can anyone tell me if the rear springs on the shock absorbers are still under compression once the unit has been taken off the car? I'm replacing my rear shocks at the moment but don't own a set of spring compressors. Obviously I don't want to undo the top nut only to have the spring fly through the garage roof, taking some part of my anatomy with it :wack: If its still under compression I'll take the old and new units to the local spanner monkey and get them to do it for me. Cheers Gareth

Just done my diagnostics as i thought my blowers weren't working properly and i've hit this...an open circuit detected on the DEF Duct Sensor. WHat the hell is that?! Something to do with defrosting apparently! Please help, its all irish to me!! Rich oh and does anyone know if the blowers are supposed to push air through the front and side level vents or whether its only footwell and screen?!!