General Discussions - 300ZX Related

The answer is probably no but can i put my ZX in a car wash without the rear spoiler getting ripped off or taking damage?

Me again! Ive been posting 2-3 times a day this week! I did only get my car on Saturday!! Anyway - i have the original tape in my Jap TT 2+2 at the mo, ive bought a new cd player and i want to change it but im presuming i need an adaptor for the Jap connector..anyone know what its called/number of connector and if halfrauds sell them? Thanks Ed

on ebay - is this anyone from here?

Ok I'm choking on petrol fumes really bad, I have a fuel line kit, so I need to tighten up some points on that if plus I saw a post from Alexporshe that WilliO replied to link to thread re: petrol leaks 1.Ok I need a diagram so I can go look at my car with a screwdriver and fix the ones I can see 2. WilliO refers to the fpr, what is it?, can i do this myself? (novice) Smithy hope you don't mind me using the piccie Please someone put some circles on the points on the picture I need to tighten up and would anyone help me sort out the fuel leak (I am willing to travel) the worst smells are from when I get out of the car so unde…

ne one know where i can get a good deal on a rad for my z non turbo :headvswal

Hi I am considering buying a '92 twin turbo auto with 50k miles that has 'done' its big ends. What are the implications? New set of shells and off you go......or replacement egine? Is the 300zx prone to bearing failure? Regards Johnb

Hi all. Ok , the silver finish on my winderscreen wipers (the actual metal arm) are all fading quite a bit - not rusting just faded, does anyone know or has anyone already attepmted at spraying them - silver? If so what kind of spray etc? Thanks Ed

This may be a no brainer but I work away for 2 weeks at a time. Meaning that I only see the Z 2 days a fortnight :cry: . Everytime I come back the brakes are ceased. Is there anyway of preventing this occuring? Mines is an Auto so I just leave it in Park with the Handbrake off. TIA, Dave G

Anyone know where i can get clear rear lights like these?

whats the best setting for suspension? 0 - hardest to 6 - softest cheers guys

can anyone help me with the fitting guide for the greddy turbo kits i can see how it all goes together its just that i dont want to put the wrong pipe to the wrong pipe or worse a wrong pipe on somewhere any help will be cool :)

I assume the big hole wit the nut in is where the oil sender goes, what goes into th 2 smaller holes?

Anyone know what happens if i don't use the resistors on the led's?

guys , im going abroad for about 8 months and my zed is staying here in a garage. Does this pose a potential problem doing this ??? i.e when i get back and try to start it, the engine is seized where its not been run for so long . Or is there anything else that could happen if you leave it standing for a long period of time ???? jim

Is anybody able to tell me? It's just that I picked up my new boss today and it looks small. Just measured it and its about 15mm. Seemed to remember it being bigger last time I took my wheel off. I would just like to sort it now rather than when I get my Z back and find it doesn't fit. Thanks, much appreciated.

Anyone know a good company in london area that does custom design vinyl graphics? Dont worry, I am not about to plaster them all over my zed, I just need some subtle lettering for a sunstrip but want it to my own design.

Hi Does anyone know if different models of the 300zx had different shades of tints of glass?Are Uk models blueish tint and J spec different? I have a black 94 J spec and the glass isn't exactly clear but does have a brownish tint? When i had an Mr2 years ago they used to have blue tinted glass for Uk specs and bronze/brownish tinted glass for J spec.....does the same apply with Z's? Thanks in advance Ron

HI, LETS PLAY BAMBOOZLE!! 1. :duffer: What is the name for the tubbs off an import i know the UKs are Garretts 2. :duffer: Are they ceramic or steel turbines? 3. :duffer: What sort of upgrade kits are available for them 4. :duffer: Recommended max PSI to run them on? If someone answers all 4 questions ill buy them 4 pints when i'am over at JAPFEST, can't wait!! :)

im gonna buy a few lengths of fuel pipe tomorrow, can anybody tell me the correct diameter of pipe i need and ratings etc? i intend to replace every bit of fuel pipe and jubilee clip/clamp i can find this week, before i do all the vacum pipes. thanks.

Guys, Anyone able to help on this one, As soon as I start the car the FAN kicks in immediately, it's running low then high then low again and so on. Has anyone any solutions as I have not had as many problems with any of my other cars and I'm starting to get depressed with it. :(

On Saturday I followed you from the Trench Island through Hortonwood past Maxell you turned off at the Shell garage island near Admaston. I was in a white Astra van.

Hi, I want to remove my back boxes and replace with straight through stainless with a welded tip of my choice - can you recommend anyone to do this please chaps? AndyGP :bow:

has anyone got a copy of there ground wiring instructions that they can post for me as my girl friend threw mine out thinking it was a usless pice of info, before i had a chance to fit it!!! :headvswal needless to say she is now sleeping on the porch cos the garage is just to much of a decent place for her :dance:

What engine oils can i use and can u recomend some makes thanks. how much am i looking to spend?

Set my boost controller the other week to run a max of 1.00 bar and the saftly llimit at 1.10bar. It was running and holding a bar boost lovely. Now when i set it up it was a cold evening (2 degrees C). Last week in the day I went out and on the same settings and got 0.86bar (air temp was about 10 degrees i think). I though maybe i might have changed the settings and forgot, so readjusted so that it was running 1bar on full boost, all was fine again. Went out last night (air temp 0 degrees) it hit 1.16bar even though the controller is set to cut boost at 1.10bar, way way to high (though car went like stink). So readjusted back down and made mental note. Doe…