General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all, Following on from a previous thread about the fitment of a Stillen rear strut brace I thought I'd put up a separate thread to explain the actual fitting issue. Stillen advertises their rear strut brace as being able to fit to cars fitted with aftermarket suspension only. This is due to the fact that all US cars (and I believe most UK cars as well) have adjustable rear suspension with an actuator fitted to the top of the strut. This is where the problem lies ... aparently (and I can't verify this myself) the rear strut brace fouls on the actuator. As far as I know (and please correct me if I'm wrong) US, Euro and UK spec 300ZX's have adjustable susp…

Hi, I'm looking for a picture of the stock Z32 spare wheel (should be partnumber 40300-32P10) High-resolution not needed :) Thanks

Help please - I want to have the car checked over and serviced. Can anyone recommend a good place near the Hornchurch area? Thanks

Hey guys, Dunno if any of you have had this but on my NA 300 Manual J spec, when i'm turning the wheel when stationary or at very low speeds i'm gettin a nasty sort of deep hum which send s vibratios thru the steerin column to my hands. Also at higher speed say 30mph goin round a roundabout, its almost as if the sterring is trying to go too far in the direction i'm pushing it, like its trying to take the steering out of my control and pushing it further. Its also twitching when going in a straight line at 70mph. Everyone makes minor corrections due to camber changes in the road but when i do this the steering yet again trys to go too far, taking the comtro…

Thinking about breaking my manual UK TT. :( Many parts like viper spoiler, HKS SSQV DV's (Possibly), 17" Modena wheels, rear white light conversion, engine parts etc etc etc. just gauging interest. Please pm me if your after a part with a price your prepared to pay - If I get enough requests I may break it up. Cheers

Guys My little van is having a problem. When driving the 'oil pressure' light is illuminated. There is no noticable difference in performance but I am just waiting for something to blow up or drop off. Help guys. What could be the cause and/or consequencies of driving it in this state. And of course any possible solutions. She's done a few KM!!! :eek:

stellaz isnt this the corsa that claims got away from you. :D its only a 1.0litre aswell mate, andy just sent me it

ok so this was feckin ages ago but ive only just joined this site. last years jap show at the pod (the really hot one!) on the way there, me and my mate were in his maroon r33 skyline, think there was a pulsar behind us, coming off a roundabout near the pod, u booted it. long time ago just interested if anyone remebers? j

Hi all I seem to have a prob everytime I start my 300 TT auto. She cuts out everytime I try to engage either reverse or drive. If I leave her to warm up in Neutral for 10 mins or so she seems fine except when I wheel lock to either the right or left. The revs seem a bit eratic at the above times. The other thing is that I sometimes have to have the ignition key turned for what seems minutes before she fires up. (Sparkplugs???) The chap that attempted to tune her when I first bought her said she is not firing on all cylinders, could that have something to do with it ??? One last thing..... can somebody please explain what ECU tests and PTU means. M…

Is it worth using a octane booster with optimax or is it a waste of money? Thx

Driving home from work tonight found I was in safety boost, then notised a LOUD tapping from the engine. Stopped and opened the bonnet and it sounds like a bloody diesel! :( Done ECU check and nothing. Code 55 :confused: Car idles and runs smooth and with all cylinders, just it keeps going into safety boost and that tapping is always there. Ideas?

help my email is djstorm1231@aol.com ill be waiting :D lol

boost jets, what are they and are they easy to fit. how much do they cost?

Hello all, Im going to have a look at this car at the weekend. I have read the buyers guide & have scoured the site looking for problems & things to look out for. I have a couple of questions..... The car is G reg but apparently only has 40k on the clock.... I know some Jap cars have very low mileage but does this sound dodgy for a car of it's age? Apparently the car is near mint inside & out which would suggest low mileage... but is there anything I can do to check the mileage is genuine or any tell tale signs that its been clocked? The guy has been fantastic to be fair. The car is being Mot'd & he has admitted to a slight issue with the…

Currently have stock UK rims on my Jap TT and would like to know whats the maximum tyres size I can fit on the rims without creating major problems of rubbing on arches or turns. Currently have: Front 16x7.5J 225/50 16 Rear 16x8.5J 245/45 16 Basically trying to get wider tyres on these rims. Any help would greatly appreciated.

as per title, only when i first turn the car on after its been sitting for a couple of hours this is nearer the 120 mark. Any idea if there might be something wrong?

Hi Ian Need some help mate? From the pic shown, can you tell me which one resembles your one in size as i cant seem to figure out which is the one i need Hope you can help me on this 1 bud Cheers Fas

what is the capacity of the fuel tank on a jap import TT??? anyone know? or got a manual to hand and could have a look pls?? cheers

I know it is probably a silly question, but is it only the TT Zeds that get goose honk? I presume N/A cars don't have re-circs. Can someone just confirm this before I go and buy a new Apexi filter. Thanks, Mike...

Zed failed to start this morning but was OK last night. It has been playing up recently and was Green Flagged home through lack of fuel a couple of weeks ago. I purchased a new fuel pump relay and thought that was it. It has started and been OK excepting for a hessitation at about 3500rpm when pulling hard. Is it fuel starvation ?. When you switch on, should you be able to hear the fuel pump humming continually. This morning I listened for it purposely and there was a renowned silence. Does the pump need replacing. : :headvswal

Im looking at getting a fmic soon and neet to know if i will need to change my intake? i have a blitz one fitted at the moment

Hello all I'm a newbie so firstly hi!! I may have the opportunity to swap my current car for a 300zx! It's a G reg TT Targa Auto... Low mileage & apparently excellent condition apart from the usual rear spoiler issues. It's silver, I have seen pics & have to say I'm not over keen but I have seen that many modded Zeds to know that the most important thing is to get a good un as I can "make" it look the way I want. So first question... SWB & LWB.... I have noticed that the one has the fuel cap in front & other behind the rear wheel. Any differences in terms of handling & how much shorter is the SWB car in length!? It's just that I'm wondering i…

Right all computer guys,need a bit of help with the wifes laptop! Basically the thing won't boot up!-she hasn't added any h/ware etc and the last time she used it -it was fine! :confused: Had a little play tonight,but I aint no 'puter bod!-got to a screen with the recovery cd (Windows XP) and says choose a partition-the one that is loaded is showing 280 odd Mb-is this right?-cos it just seems a little small to me? When I tried another partition it says it's too small for the install and requires 1100 odd Mb??!!-errr...I'm lost! :(

My Z has now had de-cat pipes and everything backwards done in stainless, straight through. The mid and top range feel noticably faster but the car seems to me as though it is giving much more turbo lag, especially in second from low speeds. Is there a reason why this might be? I am going to get some extra silencers fitted as the car is too noisy, will this rectify the difference?

they have suddenly stopped working, the little lights in the front bumper work (mine is uk) and the rear lights work is there a fuse for these ive come across the ones in the engine bay and they are ok seems strange that both the side lights and headlights to go off any ideas :bow: