General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Ok, well I've searched high and low, and finally found the diag for power mirrors in the online service manual ('Body' page 40) Problem : Passenger mirror does not fully extend to 'clunk' when operated like the drivers mirror. Has a little play in the 'out' position(only a cm), which can mean it gets moved slightly by wind. Drivers side is fine. Am thinking it's just something thats needs tightening. Questions: Anyone else ever had the same problem? Are the mirrors easy to take apart? Have you got to prise the mirror glass off with a screwy? Or do you wiggle the screwy side to side? How much fo…

Had a small water leak at the back of the engine, you could hear the odd fizz fizz sound as it hit the exhausts. Replaced the to hoses that go into the heater, but its still there? The new hoses arnt leaking and as far as i can tell nor is the little one just below them (reached down to see if I could feel any water). Anywhere else it could be from, seems to be dripping near center at the back of engine, slightly towards the passenger side.

When I start my car there's a squal of belts. I've ben told I need to tighted the aancilary belts. Can anyone tell me how to do this or know if there's a how-to anywhere? Cheers gents!

I got my Zed a couple of weeks ago and the speedo wasn't working, I got some useful advice from some of the guys on here (and Luke at Zcentre) and people said that it was probably the kph/mph converter playing up... ...Today I took the dials off etc (never tinkered with any of my cars before, but feel that I should get used to it!) and I took the converter out and re-connected the speedo wire as it was when it came over from Japan. It still doesn't budge an inch :headvswal Apparently, it's now one of two things - either the sensor on the auto box isn't working or the speedo itself is dead. But Zcentre said there isn't any easy way of finding out which. …

any body help? have import tt turn the key in the mornin coughs and splutters for 10 sec,s then dies have to do this at least 8-9 times then it will catch and be fine while running. it has actualy started to do this when the engine is warm! any ideas? :xxx:

Hey. Potentially stupid question....how do I determine the year of my Z32 via the vin number?

Bought a new turbo timer today and removed the old razo one which has been dead since i had the car.Fitted new one and it worked straight off......brilliant!!!!! :D However...when i turned key to off it wouldnt let me take it out of the ignition barrel until timer counted down and engine was off? its an import tt and apparently they have an ignition lock which prevents key being removed unless u press a small button on the barrel.There must be a way of fooling this lock into thinking the engines off so i can get the keys out or the timers a waste of time....Any ideas? someone must have fitted one....cheers..Jase

when i hit 4-5k rpm it seems as if the car is choking, any ideas?? cheers dudes

Has anyone got these from luke (z centre ) having spoken to him the layout is that the outer ring of small bulbs are used as brake lights with the inner single bulb the tail light. Has anyone changed this around and used the outer ring of lights as the tail lights and using a higher wattage bulb made the inner single light the brake light ? May all sound confusing but to anyone who has done this you will understand ! Thanks.

As above, does anyone know/recommend a good automotive upholsterer that would re-cover my steering wheel in leather? Preferable in the midlands, but would consider anywhere. TIA Dave

Thinking of getting one of those glo dials from fleabay iknow i need to fit a resistor somewhere to make it work for 160 mph... Anyone done this already? Cheers

Does anybody know of anybody in Norwich who could give me a good deal on spraying my new Greddy Gracer copy bumper ive just ordered (in metallic black)

cannot get this bloody programme workig sooooo frustrating just wundrin if any of you pc techies gotit and know how to get it working!!! just wanting to stream pics from my pc to my xbox 360!!! any help guys would be much appreciated!!

I managed to remove one side, obviously the one which has been already changed on my car .... I don't manage to remove the other one, completely stuck. I put a 17mm wrench on the other side on the "width accross flats" rod end but it starts to splip and to crush it !! If I continue, my rod end will smash. I put a ton of WD40, I torched it, it doesn't come loose. Any help ?

Red Zed "E17 ***" Drove past and seen you in the hard shoulder!!!! :( Hope you were ok :D

as above.... im looking at getting a new clutch as mine slips when i turn on my Nos, and i was looking at getting a lightened flywheel as well.... just wondered what mine was standard!

Am in guessing right that on a stock suspension Z the following alloy sizes should be ok with no wheel arch rolling needed and thus a straight forward fit: Fronts 8.5 x 18 Rears 10 x 18 Can anyone please verify tyre sizes on the above. I would be grateful if someone could reply back to me soon as would like to order alloys this week. Hoping to buy some Azevs.

Hi guys, me again. Can you help? i removed the front bumper to fit new intercooler and dump valves. My problem is i have forgotten the path the headlight washer piping takes behind the bumper area. As i want to refit it. Has anyone got any pics or info on how the piping fits from the washer to the outlets? Regards Kev

Can any one help? I'm buying a 300zx this weekend - it's modified. Looking forward to drivin her but what do I need be wary of. 70000 mls 1991 Twin Turbo import Cheers. Catman

Is it just an emisions light??

Hi all - had a bit of a Traffic Light GP tonight - only as i was in the left lane only and i wanted to go straight on - wouldnt of normally..needless to say i beat the other car into the straight lane, but i just thought after, it was a pretty slow start, dont get me wrong im thrilled to bits with the acceleration of the Z but when i put my foot down it didnt seem to want to do anything for a second..i suppose new spark plugs (dont know how old mie are, must get them replaced) , new air filters or induction kit would be a start to help.. :duffer:

Are these good upgrade from stock. I have a set bought by the garage that damage my Nismo's. I have called the company they order it from - apparently its a UK company and they claim its direct replacement but just need fuel re-map which I already got via Ztech. Any one used them or running them in their car? Thanks Ade

Has Nemesis definately gone down the pan ? Where would I get some Veilside wheels from ? Cheers !

Hi all! I want to replace my standard factory filters.....any ideas on a good kit?....n/a model!.....any help is appreciated!!! :bow: :cool: :cool: :D

Black Z with after market spoiler (according to my girlfriend). This car has been spotted twice in the Dussindale area of Norwich.