General Discussions - 300ZX Related

im getting code 34 det sensor circuit or something from a conzult check, how does this effect my cars performance?

with no boot spoiler.... was this you?????????? :hyper:

Hey guys, I'm stripping my spare engine at the mo, but........ I knew it was a bit trick etc etc, but no one seemed to know anything about the internals, so as i was stripping it, i got to the pistons and they have an M.M.R. stamp/logo in them. I have never heard of this brand before and i have searched the whole web via Google etc and cant 'really' find anything on the company. If it helps they are 89mm (stock is 87.5mm) Thanks for any help in advance Rich

does anybody know what type of fluid is in the power steering as mine is clear but all the types on the shelf look red need to top up as hicas goes off after about 20 mins of driving :bow:

Hi, started zed this evening so i can let it run for a bit as i havn't drivin it for couple months started fine while it was running for approx 20mins all of sudden it started missfiring and cut out, so i restarted it but it was very hesitant to fire up and cut out again so i checked coilpacks, injecters, ptu made sure they were pushed in and tryed starting car again and now it turns over but wont fire up, i did notice i couldn't hear fuel pump buzz which you normally do when ignition is on all help/advice appreciated.

Im possible looking at having my car resprayed early next year. Not sure if to keep it to the standard Nissan red, or try something different. Possibly a Ferrari Rosso red? I think someone has already got a 300 in rosso red? Any ideas on shades? wont be any trick/flip colours. Barry

hi guys, i have had my zed for 6 months now and love it! i have a couple of problems though and need some help. my car is a 1992 uk twin turbo. it is standard apart from apexi intake and blueflame catback. did an oil change 2500 miles ago (4 months ago) with castrol 10w-60. I'm due another change soon, is there anything you guys suggest I change? i have already done an ecu check and get the OK (code 55) firstly, the idle is a bit rough regardless of if its hot or cold, but the spark plugs have never been changed (car has done 40,500 miles): is a spark plug change likely to fix this? secondly, more recently on a cold start after not using the c…

Hi, I've just brought a 300zx and have yet to take ownership of it..its still being shipped over...are these cars immobolised? would i need to get it undersealed? Any advice appreciated.... :confused: Caz

Hi Guys, Reading up on some of the new pads just released from EBC. Their Yellow Stuff "R" is now out and supposed to give excellent cold response as well as under high temps, previously i thought these were just meant fro track use. I believe they have also improved the red stuff pads. http://www.ebcbrakes.com/Automotive.html Has anyone fitted these pads? I have the black stuff, but looking for a bit more bite without killing the discs...what do you think? Cheers, Dan.

Just had my back wheel off to sort out some dodgy wheel studs and I couldn't fail to notice that theres quite a lot of surface rust on the suspension arms etc. (yes its a UK car!). I can use a wire brush or one of those drill mounted jobbys to clean everything up but I was wondering what paint to use to 'dress' all the bare metal afterwards. Would Hammerite do or is there something better I can use? Obviously, it needs to be corrosion resistant and preferably brush applied. Cheers, Gareth

Hello from Finland! Do you guys know any shops from EU-area, who sells Stillen or AMZ-headers for z32na? Thanks!

At About 8:50 Am Turned Into Nuffield Industrial Estate ;)

Me again, i'm on the look out for leather or vinyl cloth so I can change all the cloth tweed panels inside my Z, I have got all winter to do the job, i'm not after pre-cut kits, just the "off the roll" sheet so I can make my own.... Any ideas, anywhere that delivers? :confused: thanks very much....... :bow:

Ok, so I have a few days off, it's not raining and the roads are free from salt/grit. Took the zed out for a spin. For the first, maybe 1/2 a mile, the gearbox sounded like it was totally shot, but suddenly it cleared up. Now, it does crunch in second when it's cold, other than that, it's a nice gearchange. Does it sound like it needs some replacement oil?

Any body got a diagram of the strongest points on the Z to stick axel stands under??

my zeds comming close to 60,000 miles im sure itll run better after a service where close to heathrow can i go to get my 60k service done how much will it cost. i got a cambelts changed 3 months ago shall i do them again? what will be/should be included within the 60k service cheers

Ok as some know, the purple beast is in the middle of a service, and some extra bits and pieces. basically the car at the mo has rad out, aircon been removed, and most other parts removed to get to timing belt etc etc... Now..... Had battery disconnected and out of car, but popped it back in while testin new stereo, then took it out again. Then next thing i noticed is that there's oil all over the floor :confused: So my question is what squirts oil and from where, when the ignition is on?? (not fully turned on, but one click from firing the car up) I thought oil was just moved around when engine was started, but i never turned her over Confused …

i have just purchased a 300 tt jap import, but now the hicas light has come on, when i go over bumps the rear end jumps as if the rear wheels are turning. any ideas as to what this could be.

Just want to ask everyones opinion on blow off valves for the zed. I had an Apexi one on my MR2 turbo which, though it sounded good, did seem to have a negative effect in the sense that it seemed to be trying to dump boost when you were simply cruising without much in the way of throttle usage from myself. Basically I could hear it trying to "dump" and I could feel a stutter as it did so. In the end, having tried several different levels of tightness on the adjuster bolt, I dumped the dump valve! My question to you lot is, have any of you that have one fitted noticed this effect on your car or was it just an MR2 thing or perhaps an Apexi thing? Which one would you re…

I want a red leather handbrake gaiter but I'm having problems. Does anyone know where I can get one from? I have found Mr Gaiter on Ebay however they do not seem to reply to questions I have sent.

Hello again, I would very much like a set of stainless chequer plate floor mats, just like the ones that "Sgc t" has on his SWB...... any ideas fellas ???? thanks Andy....... Also, while i'm in the spending mode, I am seriously considering the 6 pot rear LED light conversion, how easy is it to fit ???

can someone recommend me a decent brand of blade.........mine are awful......when its dark and raining i might aswell be blind......

Hi guys, I want to replace my handbrake lever with a momo or similar cover, how do I get the old standard one off ? I just want to replace the cover, not the gaitor..... thanks.

Forgot to post this and I've just remebered about it. Several weeks ago I replaced the shocks and springs all round and had to take the boot area panels out. I found quite a large puddle between the rear wing and the wheel arch (passenger side). It was almost directly below the petrol filler. Could it be leaking in from there an would it be easy (probably not) to find and seal ? CheerZ Paul

saw a zed parked in the hotel car park yesterday