General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Where do I top up the auto oil? I know where the dipstick is but that's as far as I can get!

Anyone got any tips.... I got a Jap ZX TT Auto a few months ago... Lovely motor if a little flicky at the rear.. And she really drinks fuel - i get about 15mpg (with optimax) Are there any ways to increase the economy to make the car a more of a viable everyday drive? Will a new Air-Filter and grounding Kit help? What about a remapped ECU? Any Ideas?? Z man

Silver Z in Plymouth pulled up outside boots with the T top off and a Ferrari badge stuck to the front bumper!! Think there was one on the steering wheel too!

Guys just to clear it up the Mines ECU that I bought for $150 !!! on ebay was sourced by japan dyno they trade through Ebay in the US but do not have a presence in europe yet. However my company has US employees so I buy, ship it to my buddy's houses and they mule it over when they come to work. Anyways japan dyno get to pour over breaking cars in japan, take off all the trick bits and sell them on, so for example right now they have an HKS piggyback fuel computer for sale etc. You can mail them your target spec and they let you know when they have bits for you, its a wait but they come up with the goods. They sell everything from salvaged turbo timers to, get this, a ful…

took my Z'd to a local air con specialist today, left it with them. 2 hours later i got a call telling me that firstly the car uses R12 (which is correct) and that in order to fill it with the latest stuff they would need to make major modifications costing £200 so that there equipment would fit in order to test the system...holy S**T. I said no thanks so my air con is still blowing warm air. I think the system is empty and that it could either be due to a leak or its never been serviced and the gas has escaped over its lifetime. I need to get it sorted cause its hot as hell in the cockpit!

I've got a vibration through my car which i can feel mostly through the seat so i presume its coming from the rear. It gets worse as i increase speed. My limited knowledge suggests something like the balancing or warped wheel/dodgy tyre. As i've only had the car a week i don't know its true history so i'm only guessing. At high speed it seems to turn into what i can only describe as a simmilar sound to having a sunroof open but that might just be the norm with these cars at high speed being targa top. Any suggestions before i start taking the car apart this weekend?

hi everyone. i just bought another engine for my zx and it has different turbos to my standard import manual turbos. it say a/r 60 m24 on them. and also have HKS stamped on the exhaust elbows. are they any good? i've also been told that it has nismo 555 injectors fitted. what colour should these be? the engine came with a central20 racing ecu apparentely mapped to these mods. is there anywhere i can get some info about central20 racing?

Anyone got a link or "How to" please :duffer:

1)I have a complete seal kit to be fitted to my Brembo calipers and want to know if theres anyway to push the pistons out without connecting them to the car first?? I think this is what i'll have to do but is there a trick so i can do it whilst there off?? AND :D 2)Is there a "how to" on this or any piccys please? I know its a simple job...BUT...beleive me I can fook the easiest of things up :wack: :duffer:

wondered if there was any news in the saw2 pricing and avalibility?i know they are $900 usa, also i asume this will not damage my gearbox? also are they any good? my choice is a;saw2 flappy paddel or b; manual any one any views?

Hi guys can anyone tell me where i can get these painted to look like a chrome finish. doing some tuning work to engine. ideal time to get Re-sprayed. I did get them done years ago by Paul Bailey. who sent them to Sandwich Composites. They did a crap job. Thus the reason i want to get tehm redone. Otherwise can someone tell me what paint i need to do this myself. Regards Kevin. :duffer:

Coming out of B&Q in the Solihull retail park after picking up the last of the lighting needed for the workshop around 2:30ish this afternoon, saw a Red Zed parked up outside (think it had a personalised plate? J something or other!). Anyone on here? :) Don't see many round my way! Leigh.

I've got my girlfriend well-trained- she's spotting Zeds for me now! :rofl: She saw it on Frimley Road between Frimley and Focus DIY yesterday. Probably about 6:20 ish? Mark

White zed at Chiverton Cross roundabout (near Truro) Tuesday around 4:30pm.

Hi, I've done a search but can't find the exact info I'm after. Apparently the Z32 TT MAFS should show around .6v at key-on, and around .9v at idle. Can anyone tell me what it should be at 2500rpm under no load please? (or even better, a chart showing all revs & voltages :) )

Couple of questions for those with either a set of Koni shocks and/or Blitz lowering springs: 1. On the rear shocks - which are adjusted my depressing the rod into the cylinder and turning. It shows in the instructions that the rod can be turned up to two complete revolutions for maximum stiffness. Is there a kind of end stop inside which stops you from turning too far? Likewise, can it be unscrewed too far? Just wanted to determine what setting they're currectly at already. 2. I figured out quite quickly which of the Blitz spring were for the front and which were for the back - but there are two things I'm not entirely happy about: i. The rear spring…

Car has been running really well. Then started leaking a bit of oil. Then it started smoking a bit on startup. Wasn't too happy, but carried on driving it, just keeping an eye on things. Smoking got a bit worse (from startup only). Had all the hoses checked and tightened to sort the leak out. On my private test track last week, a V8 Kompressor E class decides it wants a race. So I give it some. Zed initially pulls away from Merc but Merc reels me in. While we were kind of 'giving' it some, I look out of the mirror and see plumes of smoke out of the back. Drive back slowly. Get out of car the whole thing is smoking from everywhere. After leaving said test track, I nur…

Black Zed with wrap over spoiler. Tuesday. I was in an escort full of surfboards so you wouldnt have noticed me! Dave

In the car park round the back (can't remember the name). G reg, Jap, Manual. Anyones???

I've got a '93 UK TT with 117k on the clock. What oil should i use...Mobil 1 cause its a performance engine or something a bit thicker cause of the mileage? - and what about additives like Slick 50.

Sorry! Duplicate Thread :x:

I'm looking at getting a car cover for when I'm away on tour. Anyone recommend a good quality brand or supplier?? Asked for 2 quotes so far from places I've found on the net. It needs to be waterproof and breathable as it'll be on it for 6 months! Thanks for you ideas in advance! Andrew :) PS How long is the Zed???! Need it for when I order one!

So i'm in the process of buy a few tuning goodies and fancied a Greddy center mount Intercooler. I assume you have to run an aftermarket front bumper, or will they fit behind a stock of 99spec one? Andy

...anyone got any? Preferably with no spoiler aft... :) Ta :dance:

I'll be taking my zed to the UK soon for some suspension problems that need sorting. But if my budget will stretch , i'm hoping to have some mods on the bodywork . Just a rough estimate for anyone who's had similar work done. 99 spec front spoiler side skirts removal of stock spoiler, filled and sprayed( plus the pvc panel of course) rear bumper to enclose 5" exhaust. all of the above sprayed and fitted. Would £1,500 to £2000 cover it?