General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Was it you? I was driving along Drayton way in Daventry and saw a red nissan and thought it was a 200sx. There was what looked like an arm that waved but i only saw out of the corner of me eye so not sure. Oh yeah, I was in a silver Zed.

just got some new brembo discs arrived 2 days after ordering!! yay! good price too, just need to fit em... hope its now too involved, do i need to disconect and blead brake lines or can i keep them on by moving caliper to one side? then unbolting the 4/5 bolts on rear and fit new disc? thx

what are the censors for in between the plug shaft and the head one on each cylinder are they pronr to breaking down mine are cusing me problems ie miss fireing any body come across this before and how was it solved

silver z reg :G899 *** with sticker on passenger side window but it didnt say 300zx noticed you looked serious lol ;)

Is it possible to be in safety boost with a code 55?

Right, next problem! I have a clicking noise coming from dash/bulkhead area. it clicks 4/5 times then waits 10 seconds before clicking again. From searching the forum I have come to the conclusion that it is the TPS. but I don't know what the TPS is or how to locate it. Can it be cleaned or should it be replaced? Thanks, Mike...

Hi all, anybody know of a good auto electrician for my Zed based in Southampton? Or anybody just good with car electrics... Got a short on my lights somewhere. Thanks, GUMBALL :rolleyes:

The rear end of my car has been lowered a very long way, I cannot even get my finger between the tyre and the arch! (check the photo). This is also causing a quite ridiculous camber! I have never fiddled with suspension before and I could really do with some help. Does anyone have TEIN coilovers who might be able to give me a little advice? Or even better, is there anyone relatively close to me who could help me out? I would obviously drive to see you and drop off some beer tokens. Thanks, Mike...

My climate control does not work in cold mode and pumbs out hot air. I'm thinking that the valve that controls the water has jammed or broke. Any ideas where it's located?

Hi I am trying to find the cheapest car insurance quote for my zed. I have a tt, 1990 model. I am only 23 which counts out a lot of insurance companies. I am currently insured with elephant, I pay £680 fully comp. the question is.... WHO INSURES YOU!??? go on, list the names, how much you pay (if you want) and the phone number, lets see who has the best deal and then we can all get it :D :) Pete da feet... hehe

Hello, I just read an old thread about the 300zxs recirculating blow off valves and had the thought that maybe it would be possible to block off the part that recirculates the air back into the main air pipe and just have the bov's venting to air so as to get the whooshing sound without having to spend 175 quid on a dump valve kit as i am flat broke. does anyone know if this is possible and is it a good idea or could it possibly cause damage to the car. cheers. Jim

Had some work done over the weekend, and when I got her back the steering wheel is out of alignment. Is it easy to take off and put right or is it a pain in the ar5e to do.

can some body give me a picture of the ecu compartment in the passenger footwell i need to see if i have a differrent ecu set up to yours. i seem to have two boxes down there, and the bigger one to the left towards centre of car has a big turbosystems stamp and sticker on it. does this mean the ecu has been changed within the box itself? thanks in advance car hopefully is ready to roll next week simon

Nice clean car, 99 Front and Loud Exhaust :D, spotted today about 8PM

if the detonation sensor was at fault would the engine smoke?

Has anyone had any experience of putting manual tubs on an auto. Cheerz Marc

Hi folks, I'm picking up my new Z tomorrow (300zx Twin Turbo). Couple of questions for the more knowledgable folks who know about these cars: 1) What should I specifically look out for when I inspect the car before handing over the cash. 2) Does 21,000 miles on a 1990 seem unrealistic? 3) What is the max boost the stock turbos can run safely? 4) What oil do you recommend? All advice appreciated. Thanks, Paul.

the last few times ive started the car first thing its sounded a bit rough, but not rattley, it sounds almost like its missing and exhuast is slightly poppy(if ya know wot i mean), and theirs quite a bit of white/pale grey smoke coming out of the exhuast especialy on the passenger side, but seems to settle down after about 10-15mins, car seems to drive ok though after the 10-15min period, is it posibly the O2 sensors. my cars a '90 twin turbo with 75,000 miles. any ideas cheers si

Hey dudes, anyone know where i could get some anti dazzle side mirror film BMW style? As the Z is so low im always getting dazzled by headlights and also they look with a silver car!!

was it you driving glen`s car like a mad man up victoria avenue in newport .ops! perhaps they`ve stollen it ?

Hi All, Quick question, I've got a can of paint to touch up some of the lower front spoiler scratches and stuff. But after i paint it, it looks matt and not glossy like the rest of the car... what do i need to do to get the glossy effect? Thanks. Snx.

Been emailing someone in japan re: some parts etc, and he mentioned in passing that Nismo have discontinued 555cc injectors for the z32?!? Apparently its been passed on to tomei - who made the nismo injectors in the first place! Anyone else heard this or is he pulling my plonker?

Hi there. Put the air con on cold the other day, it started to cool down, once it got cold it then proceeded to warm up and belt out hot air. Any ideas as i want to sort it before the really hot weather.

Tyre size is 225/50/16 rears and 205/50/16? Would these be any good?

Hi, Back again. Can anybody tell me why both the engine oil dipstick and the autobox dipsticks would be pushed out of there respective pipes by about half an inch each? I have seen this posted up on the forum before but cant remember what the cause was. Any help appreciated.