General Discussions - 300ZX Related

As above thanks...... :bow:

My car came with a remote start alarm fitted which is a good toy. It works fine everytime as long as the weather isnt too cold / cars been sat overnight. If its been saat overnite in cold weather then it just turns starts for a bit (hunts rpm which it never does normally) then stalls. I think it might be as the remote start keeps the igniton isolated (ie no power to fans radio, dial lights) that maybe the fuel rail isnt being presurised on remote start? but thats just a guess... Clearly i dont want to mess around with a cat 1 alarms wireing, so maybe just use the remote start in warmer weather or after recent drives but any advice / re-assurance im not going…

Which zeds had folding mirrrors as standard? Was it only a Jap thing or did some uk models have them? If i wanted to upgrade to them how much work we talking? new base plate and the wiring ? just new base plate as the wires already there (wishful thinking no doubt?) Cheers guys

Is there a simple way? or have I got to take them all out and try again :headvswal ?

People, hope you can set things straight for me as I'm getting conflicting info from a couple of mechanics regarding a non-turbo 300zx that I'm looking at purchasing. The machine in question is a jap import and has done 72,000 miles. I asked the normal question of 'when was the cam belt changed' and have been told that for a non-turbo zed it's a 'cam chain' however, I've also been told (by another mechanic) that it's a cam belt. :headvswal The only sure way is I guess taking all the front off and having a look (which I don't think the present owner would be too happy about!), so any ideas - which is correct?

How do i go about getting my headlights chromed? Is it a DIY job or is it done professionally? Any help on this matter would be gratefully recieved

can anyone explain the various ways the engine capacity has been changed, iv heard talk of stroker kits, and getting rebores, 88mm pistons etc - what are the pros and cons, costs of each one, and what do they actually do??? cheers peeps

My cars's in being serviced. They suggested fitting an Apexi filter instead of the standard pannel ones. Is Apexi the best make to go for? Will it make much difference? Thanks gents!

Can anyone help or advise - severe power loss on my TT: When going through the gears there's a sudden loss of power @ around 6300 revs and the same thing at 135mph :headvswal It's doin my head in! If i back off the accelerator & the revs drop and the speed drops i can accelerate again but then the same problem again. :confused: Any suggestions

Hi guys. Do any of you know where i can get a centre console panel, as the picture attached? I want it without the heated seat buttons, which i have circled? The reason i ask is i am going to move the buttons off this panel as a passengers arm keeps switching them on. Mine is a UK spec 300ZX TT manual, 1993. Regards Kevin

Replaced my front indicators with some nice shiny "crystal" ones, but now my fog lights look crap! and dont fit with the rest of the car... does anyone know of anywhere i can get some crystal look ones? or is it just "one of those things"?

Is it just import cars that have this stone chip stuff on the lower of the sills front bumper and rear bumper .Has anyone got rid of it my sills need painting soon so i was thinking about the bodyshop getting rid of it thanks taff.

Matey chucked in some black EBC pads for the front when I bought the car. Are these good or should I buy something else? Rears are ok, but what do you suggest for those, for future reference. Thanks Mark

i know i know i should search myself but can anyone save me the time and tell me where i can get hold of a wings west spoiler? the high rise one with the two bits in the centre (what a great description!) j

hello all just picked up my 300 n/a shed £950 bargain (i hope) got an orrible rattle coming from headlining between targa panels(sounds like a rattling fan) common problem??? murf295 mods so far £25 in the tank :hyper:

Getting a new stereo and exploring the options for placing a sub are in the boot or under the front seat/s. Just to let you know, I have a convertible that has a solid bulkhead between the seats and the boot, I will be running component speakers in the doors. The rear does not speakers and it will be fed by 160w genesis amps. Anyone fitted a sub under the seat and know which model/s might fit?

I know this is open ended dependant upon use/abuse but what is an average stock clutch life? I ask as mine was changed about 27k miles ago and was riding today when booting it in second. Anyone aware of anything other than wear that causes this on a zed in particular?

I think, although I'm not sure, due to det at under 3.5k rpm, but can't hear it :confused: . I stop, turn ignition off, restart and all is well again. All I have on my car is JDixon chip, Apexi filter, 1.2mm boost jets running at just over 12PSI and, found out on Saturday I have TRUST intercoolers :hyper: everything else (as far as I know) is stock, including Zorst. How do I go about finding exactly what is causing it, preventing it and curing it EDIT, also run on Optimax all the time uless I can't get there so I use BP Ultimate or that Esso Super stuff CheerZ Paople Paul

:bow: Do anyone have instuctions on fitting a de-limiter to a 300zx n/a ?

im trying to get my mate to get a n/a zx. im sure he can afford petrol as he only work 2 miles from his house 6 days a week. 1500 fully comp insurance. he's 21. how petrol do you guys think it will cost him a month to get to and from work. he spends alot of money on crap. lol

Righty ho.....I'll remind people of this thread here.... None of it is really that exciting. Anyway, I popped into Nissan today in Weston Super Mare. Very helpful guy there So, I have 2 part numbers. Handles are chrome (only fitted to top spec late edition models). Will go to the scrap yard at the weekend and get a plain plastic one to see if it's all identical behind. It should be. It's just a hole on the end of the lever where the arm slots into. I don't have my zed here with me, but can someone confirm that the handle splits into 2 sections, you have the surround on top (raised section) and the handle/base. Now, when I get mine retrimmed in th…

hi used the search but still at a loss i want to change my discs front and rear to brembo are the discs for a n/a different to a turbo mine is a J 1992 thanks for your help

I have recently bought a 300z i have had the car De-Limited but when the Car is in 5th Gear it seems very disapointing. Put it this way i had a 200sx and that car would walk all over the 300z, why?

What else should i do or replace????? (Apart from the addition of lightweight flywheel!!!)

Hi everyone, on my 89 tt i have a very 80's looking 300zx decal on the top of the rear screen (kinda like a rear sun visor) i have seen these on a few zeds and presume they were all the rage in 89, but i don't want it now!! :( question is....after 16 odd years the b4stards so stuck on its gonna take me another 16 to get it all off :( any advice on adhesive remover- i've been advised nail polish remover? don't want to damage the heated elements in the screen and don't want to scratch the screen by scraping with a knife help me it looks tatty!!!