General Discussions - 300ZX Related

i just came back from santa pod there was loads of zx's going down the track anyone from ere go down

My zed is due an mot next week and I know of a few things wrong that im getting round to fixing. The car produces some smoke on idle from the left bank, its whiteish and since using datascan my left o2 sensor appears a little lazy so im guessing it might be this causing it. As soon as you drive the car with some throttle applied the smoke increases slightly then stops completly even when booting hard in all gears or idling along whilst driving. Also, ive got some front brake type squeeking which is either a warped disc (most likely) or a wheel bearing (trying to confirm which). My rear diff oil cooler is leaking slightly and ive had no time to disconne…

another one near me i went passed you as you were getting into your z nice wheels j*** hmv

asked several times before just wondering whether anyone has the answer now. I want to stop the interior lights dimming when I put my side/dipped lights on. I know you can adjust interior light brightness with that switch but I want the a/c display to stay at full display and not dim down. I done it with the clock - I cut a wire (cant remember which now) so when I put lights on clock stays bright but everything else dims. Cheers

Hi I need a front brake pipe Thats the hard bake pipe about 15cm long that is fixed to the back of the front brake caliper. I dont think it matters much which year or if the Z is Jap or UK, I believe they are all the same. Anyone who is braking a car should be able to help me ?? Either I can come over and whip it of or if you can do it that would be great. For cash of course. pmme

i have had a zx before i know they arnt this slow. THE PROBLEM when i put foot down and reach up to the last revs. the car stops accelerating, so i let go of accelerator and it starts back moving past 100mph very slow. Does anyone know the soloution to this. also my hicas light flashes sometimes. WHY WOULD A ZX HESITATE AND STUMBLE AT TOP SPEED..... :dance:

Can Anyone remember a while back there was talk of removing the Plenium and making one central to the engine with just one Throttle Body??? There was pics and can't remember what the subject was to do a search. I really really need those pics if anyone could remember that would be geat.

Driving out of Alderly Edge on Chelford Road, private plate, ** XXL Seen at about 3 ish on Sat 24th June 2006.

had my car put on a rolling road today and anything over the standerd psi it starts to be lean i.e 11psi then 1bar. the chap who done it knows his stuff and said it could be a fuel pump problem and might need a uprated pump. so far i have nisstek stage 2 chip decat apexi boost controller apexi exhaust system at 1bar it was 367.2 at the fly wheel is it normal to change to a uprated pump or is there something else that it can be.it does have a new fuel filter on it any help on this please kev

My front passenger side wheel is squeaking and its driving me crazy! It started a few weeks ago and has gradually got more annoying and slightly more persistant. It used to be only when braking and then just after (so was thinking maybe slightly sticky caliper on that side?) but now is all the time the car is straight or turning left. As soon as i turn right it stops (so fine on islands!), unless im braking and turning right. When driving straight or turning left the squeak is speed dependant and it sounds to me like the disc that side might be warped and its only catching every rotation? Is there an easy way to tell if its brakes or wheel bearing?…

hi guys, hopefull you can help. I have spent all day replacing a main feed hose pipe on the power steering and cant be arsed to do any more to the car today. but is there anything i should be warned about before i change the car stereo? is it very easy to take out ? or do i have to take the whole dash out (like i had to with my supra) Guys, any tips before i start would be very helpfull indeed :)

On commercial Road east london near the blackwall tunnel. Sweet motor shame they never put tubs in those!!! Rob

Finally got my gauge all rigged up. Running 73-75 around town 80-85 on motorway 90 when boosting hard, but comes back down. Not sat in any traffic jams yet so dunno what thats gonna do?!? Dont think theres any need to put WATER WETTER in cause it seems to be running ok doesnt it??

Three days ago my Z started displaying two intermittent problems - I assume both may be related and both appear to be electrical The Central locking has stopped working completely - Have tried my spare keys and no difference - so I know it's not the battery in the fob Have to lock and un-lock by Key - The Immobiliser cut out also requires two key fob clicks and that seems to still work - although somewhat hit and miss if I'm impatient with it Face off stereo - works ok - CD Player only - Radio is crap anyway - drive around for varying lengths of time - all appears ok - then an almighty feedback squeeling noise - much louder than the volume is set a…

Hi mate, Saw you posted this recently: I am registered to make no plates ie We have a License and Reg no logged with DVLA I think you will find as long as the font used on the plate is of the legals size etc the only other restriction is that the "personalised" portion of the plate must be no more length than "168mm x 20mm" any text in this area is to be non offensive and must include the plate manufacturers post code ! The plate must also bear the BSAU mark but that is not included in the designated are, that is usually printed on the acrylic somwhere. The law on plates is a mine field and will get worse. IE: Full Vin no will be on ALL no plates in the near futur…

Seems i need an ECU so my boost controller does not fry the engine beyond 9/10 psi. There are the JWT ones but they are $580, any cheaper ones but good too?

Thanks to those who aided my search for a Z (I didn't go for the import with the possible propshaft problem) I'm now the proud owner of a black, stock '93 UK TT. I'll post some pics once I've taken them - the recent rain has left it covered in a layer of dust :( I've just bought some PIAA silicon wipers (as recommended by speedemon) and a replacement scuttle trim (don't worry I didn't pay the £300 Nissan wanted for the parts!). Next on my hitlist are some new wheels, ICE (nothing works right now) and a re-trim. I was wondering if anyone knew of good places around Reading or surrounding areas for ICE and an interior re-trim. On the whole the trim is in great…

spotted your zed parked up near lancaster road whilst out and about mate, you werent there so didn't say hello must of been you there aint another zed in enfield with your rear lights

Wanted to change the colour of the dashboard lights, any ideas what sort of bulbs go in there? Cheers!

Ok....im abit ticked off with my zed at the moment...its a great car dont get me wrong but my problem is the radio arial...how do i stop it from erecting when i dont have the radio on. i mostly listen to my cds, if im listening to the cds on my car system why does the radio arial come out...it shouldn't!!! :headvswal It should only come out when the radio is being listened to...right!! Any ideas how i can stop this, with unplugging it from my stereo? :dance:

I'm guessing someone like Bantambunny can help here. I have a file from torrentspy with the above file tag, what do I do next to make it viewable?

Does anyone know the paint code for Candy Apple Blue ? Also is there a website that shows the different paint colours available like flip paint / sparkles etc. Cheers !

I have had a profec II B boost controller fitted by a zed garage but they did not do the unit settings as they dont have enough experience with it. Can someone please provide settings for the lowest possible boost for good economy and another for 9psi boost. I am being conservative with settings until i get my ECU chip changed. I have read what kirbz's settings are but they dont match what i want.

A Red ZX pasted me on Caerphilly Mountain road at about 4.30...Who is it?

the baffles in my centre box are going as it rattles when revved, will this be causing extra backpressure and can the centre box be removed and just have straight through pipes, or is the centre box used for balancing backpressure and will need replacing? Thanks Peeps