General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I am looking to buy a nce japanese coupe and previously narrowed the choice to a Mazda RX7, Toyota Supra and a 300zx. I quickly ruled out the RX7 after further checking on maintanance costs and the supra is looking shaky after seeing how much it drinks! My question is about fuel consumption. I know its a tricky question because it relies on how i drive, where i drive and for how long. I have a commute of 45 miles each way 5 days a week. I know most will be thinking "buy a diesal" but i want something that can be sensible when needed but still excite me when i have the urge. I have done this journey in a 24v senator and a golf Vr6 so i know relative costs, i…

Hopefully that got the attention of some of you greedy buggers!! Anyway its JWT ones I mean and was wondering whether or not to get this upgrade done while my car is in for its engine swap? What does anyone think about this? My car already has a straight through exhaust with massive diameter downpipe, air filter upgrade and 360 degree bearing tubs. What sort of BHP could I expect as I have a race organised against my boss and he owns a Carrera 4S. How will it affect my 0-60 time cos he can do it in less than 5 secs. Rob

Hi. After owning my first Zed for all of a week things were going well until yesterday I put my foot down, it down shifted (auto), the turbos kicked in, but instead of accelerating at a ridiculous rate like before the car kind of juddered a bit and didnt speed up at all! It almost feels like traction control, but cant be at motorway speeds. Any ideas? I can still accelerate if I apply power slowly...

It's probably been asked many times before, but I cannot see anything in the FAQ. I need to replace both Turbos. Any tips, specialist tools and what spares do I need. I've got a spare set of Turbos. I don't want to take the engine out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I found a bolt in one Turbo and the other is stiff to turn. The car has done about 150K. UK 1994 Auto. Thanks

Need some help peeps I have a water leak from what i think is the pass side intercooler, ive been lossing water for a few days and have spotted the leak, here's what im not sure about, I have no water at all in the expansion tank?? should there be?? the leak is coming from right in front of the pass wheel so its intercooler or split expansion tank???, im going to take a proper look at the weekend as i need to flush the system anyway. is this a common prob or could it be something more serious??? I have a proper coolant flush to run through th system and im going to use the red toyota coolant as ive always found this to be very good. any hits or tips wo…

silver zed high rear spoiler, (looked familiar) approx 9am sherburn bypass today 29.03.06

if i was to buy an ecu eprom chip for my 300zx tt is there anyone out there who can fit these or is it not as straight foward as that?

Looking at getting some engine work done soon (ish). What do you reckon is a reasonable price for the following... Remove and reinstall engine. While engine is out do AIV Removal, EGR Bypass, PRVR Removal, CC Bypass, replace PCV valves, Throttle Body water hose bypass, Fit metal head gasket, remove aircon. Any ideas on price before I start phoning round garages. Hoping someone else here may have had this done. While I'm thinking about it, who in the Uk supplies overbored throttle bodies for the Z?

OK, I know you have to disconnect the idle valve to set the base idle. Do you set this to about 750RPM on a TT. Then, when I come to set the TPS do I reconnect the idle valve or does it not matter ? TPS voltage should be around 0.42v - 0.45v, is that right ? BTW I have the freeware conzult downloaded so should make life a little easier

hi guys , i am swapping out my J spec clocks to Uk spec .....is it a direct replacement as on the threads i have searched it says it is, but im not sure if the UK clocks will de limit the car ?? do i have to do any resister changes while im in there ??? cheers fellas Steve :confused:

After doing a search on various subjects, i think i need to clean my tps valves...thing is i dont know what they look like or where they (it?) is? Thanks :bow:

Ok so i'm getting some nice blue/red glo dials. 1.What resistor do i need 20k or 22k? 2.Where does the resistor go (pictures would be good)? 3.Do the needles still light up? Doesn't seem to be a definitive write up on this... Any pictures or help on the above would be great Thank you

Is there some way that these can be fixed. When I try to retract them, sometimes they get stuck. Especially the passenger side. If I dont gt any replies it will be WD40 (didnt want to try it last time as I had just washed her :headvswal ). Thanks

Dudes, How much am i looking at for a motorised steel single garage door? I have asked for a couple of quotes but they seem a tad high! i thankyou.

Vejay do you post the white daglow emblem ?

any ideas as to why my tickover sits at 1.5K? Sometimes (i think after I have switched engine off then restarted) it will sit at about 800 but 9 times out of 10 sits at 1500rpm. I dont wanna adjust the base idle as if I knock it down to 800 then Im presuming when it would sit at 800 it would stall. Cheers

I have looked in the insturctions booklet that came with this but as its in Japanese Im fooked. Can anyone give me a wee guideline on how to do this. I will be phoning the copany who installed my ai606 for me to see if it will work with the alarm. Please help, I want another toy in the car. :D TIA, Dave G

I've lost one of the Centre Caps / Badges off one of my Azev C alloy Wheels!!!! :rant: Does anyone on here know a web site of where I could order a new one from???? Many thanks in advance!!!! :bow:

Hello all, My electric mirrors, air con and heater system, windows wipers and worst of all the clock!!! :confused: Have for no reason but there own stopped workin?!?! :headvswal And am as usless as a inflatable dart board when it comes to this stuff any ideas please :bow: Cheers Andy. :D :D

Are the NA & Turbo front disc's and pads the same fitments? Need a new set for the front at the best price and all that are listed are TT ones? Thanx in advance.

could anyone help me on tyre pressure as i have a import tt on 18"inch alloys with on the rear continental 245/45/18 and on the front 225/45/18 any help would be great i have just bought the car an had to wait on insurance papers cumin through to get road tax an of course the tyres do look a wee bit flat.tommorow will be the realy the first time since i bought it an cant wait :D and dont realy want to be driving about with flat tyres on cheers ianchy :D

can anyone point me at a dummys guide to adjusting these as i've had them fitted today, i MAY not need to alter them at all as ive only driven the car home since, but just want to be prepared ie which way for altering front and back etc? THANKS

I dont know if this has been mentioned before and im sorry if its a repost, but i own an jap spec n/a and was wondering if anyone knew anywhere i can get a supercharger fitted. i know i should if just brought a twin turbo :headvswal but you never think at the time just fell in love with it when i saw it. As a last resort can anyone tell me how much it would cost to have a twin turbo put in ( any traders on here ), i know it would be cheaper to sell the car and get another one but i cant bring myself to do it cause its pearl yellow,2 seater manual and spotless i cant have a 2+2 cause it wont fit in me garage sorry to ramble on :rant: thanks for all your help, a…

Right, I have turboXS dump valves fitted and working( cheers Vinz) now, will adding washers to the spring make them open earlier or later? Scotty

anybody know the easy way to convert the log files from datascan to be able to read them easier :confused: