General Discussions - 300ZX Related

has anyone in the north east got a ptu i could try before a buy a new one? its just i have spent a fortune trying to get the car fixed and dont want to keep spending money on stuff i dont need (especially when i could spend it on beer and loose women) really appreciate if i could get my car going as i would love to come to the meets! PLUS how do you do the ecu check again? if i remember bridging wires under dash somewhere and turn ignition on???? :headvswal C H E E R S !

Hi Ok this question has been asked before but not all the info I want is in the search results. I am fitting a stereo and am lucky as the iso connector is still there but as i can understand it I have to run the stereo earth to a seperate earth to get it to work? along with the ISO connector there is a small square connector about an inch wide and long with 4 pins in it , any Ides on what it is ( I was thinking it might be the aerial control connector but it seems a bit over the top for it or maybe its right as I seem to have a aerial switch in front of the auto shifter which I havnt got a clue about either) My aerial lead has 2 pins does the aerial work ok using …

black Z, Cow wynd Falkirk, Saturday 28 about 14:00

I need to change the brake master cylinder in the very near future. Has anyone done it on their car before. Is it an easy job and how long should it take me. Anyone got any web pages to help? Thanks in advance. Paul.

Now I know there is a clearance problem with using standard rims, when having r33 discs and brembo callipers but I was considering of buying some spare rims off standard zed for winter use, as my 19" blitz z1 are getting marked. the question is can I spacer the wheels out to clear the callipers or is it impossible to fit them?? cheers richard

in a TT approximately how long should this take as i times myself tonight and 10seconds (which to me seemed a bit slow) This was of course on my own private test track :x:

Sorry but I dont wanna be blowing hot air out my back side when i ask this.. but i got a hks super dragger.. (big exhaust anyway) on my NA and it has the cat on as well. i want another back box to be connected so it looks better... should i or not.. dont wanna loose power... but there is only a single pipe.. and i want two..... i am greedy... lol

fitted my greddy gauges today :bow: also made very easy with the greddy sandwich plate,anyway i come up with a simple idea to protect the sender wires running down between the engine and bulkhead. After bringing the wires through the bulkhead i run them inside 1" heater hose from the brake servo down to the starter held in place by cable ties,this will keep them away from the hot turbo heat and keep them out of harms way. by the way can anyone tell me what the kg/cm2 reading is in old money ie-1kg/cm2=psi :confused:

What size are the rear speakers on a 2+2 tt please?

Does anybody no if the A/c Compressor on a 1991 Z (Unsure of J spec or UK) will fit a 1992 Jap spec Twin Turbo ? :confused: If not has anybody got one for a 1992 Jap spec TT and how much ? Thanx

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any pics of the engine bay with dump valves fitted the hard pipe way nxt to the vacuum pipes? I have searched the site as ive seen pics before but now i can't bl00dy find them?! Cheers in advance! Paul

Red zed with white standard wheels and 99 spec rear lights, pulled up along side me just accross the road from Hull College. Sorry to overhear but i think you was talking to your mate about boost jets? :D

I think my car knows I want to sell it.....before New Year the Clutch master cylinder went, now the ****ing heater matrix has gone. :mad: :headvswal Symptoms are a damp (not yet soaking) footwell and some slight steam being blown through the vents. Wondered why my windows have been a bit steamy the last few journeys. Is the car safe to drive if the matrix is leaking slightly???. Coolant levels look Ok and tempaerture is fine. Obviously have to drive it somewhere for it to be done, but don't want to risk any damage, especially as the car is for sale! Alternatively, someone can take it off my hands for a £500 discount....see my for sale thread here

Car is going to be either written off or repaired, depending on the insurance. Small print on my policy says I have the rights to retain the salvage. Got a letter from them this morning, saying they would be willing to go along with my choice of repairer, if its repairable, which is my place of work. :D http://www.trucktecltd.co.uk So weighing up all sorts of scenarios here ! One being the wide ass kit. Questions that would be of help to know are; 1. Obviously I would need wider wheels and tyres, what would you recommend ? Prices also ? 2. Does the kit consist of 2 rear arches and a rear bumper ? Would assume that the original bumper doesnt work. …

Guys, can anyone recommend a tracker, i know Navtrak are supposed to be good although my old man has had problems with them? Dan.

On my 17" Alloys I have 235/40/17 on fronts and 255/40/17 on back would I be better off goibg 235/40/17 on fronts and 255/35/17 on back?? I am getting KYB AJX suspension soon which will also lower the Z. I have ordered 2 x 255/40/17 but if I change the order today can change it to 255/35/17 so I have got to know quick. Cheers

I have just been given a manual boost controller and was wondering if any other mods will be needed before i fit it?

Thread deleted, think I had the pin diagram print out upside down. lol.

Posted a thread earlier and waiting for some prices for turbos from some of the traders. While im considering new turbos, started thinking about supporting mods aswel. Thinking of some of the following, any thoughts, ideas would be welcomed. New Turbos (not sure which yet) Nismo 555 injectors Side mount intercoolers Wiseco Pistons Anything else I should consider, while the engine is out? The car at the moment, was a UK Auto, now converted to Manual Unorthadox lightened pulley set Dump Valves Air filter RPS Clutch and Lightened Flywheel Megan Decats and Mongoose rear Have a Profec B11 to fit and will source a chip Thanks Bar…

seen this a few times now tt import

Just been to start up after 3 months undercover (the car -not me!), has now developed a light tapping in the top of the engine which wasn't there before. Its 'loudest' when idleing decreasing as the revs increase upto about 2-3K when it seems to go away. Is this gungee oil ?

Hi all, apolgies cos I'm sure this has been asked many times but couldn't find a relevant thread, what width rims/tyres will fit on a LWB zed without any modification to arches? I'm looking at some 235/40/18 on the front and 265/40/18 rears, will these slow the car down/affect the handling too much? I don't want to impair these at all if poss Many thanks Rich

Just looking at pricing turbo's up at the moment, whats available, how much and where from, supply only? Looking for upgraded, as eventually will upgrade injectors and intercoolers, but will be running the new turbos mostly on stock parts, apart from profec boost controller. Also, will the turbo's need new fittings etc? I have megan decats on Many thanks in advance Barry.

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Car let me down today for the first time, I guess its not bad considering Ive had the car 2 1/2 years. Had myself booked in with Leon at Alunox, to have my exhaust moddified, or a new one made to suit the new bodywork plans. Go to start up the car at 730am this morning, turning over, but not starting, eventually battery went flat. Sounds like lack of fuel. Checked fuse nr the brake master cylinder, ran ecu test - 55 ok, fuel pump seems to prime. Dont mind the car letting me down, just hate it when I have booked myself in for work and let others down. Barry