General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm changing my brakes... Need a bit of advice as I am considering servicing my calipers myself, checking pistons and changing seals. Has anyone done this themselves and how easy is it to do myself - Don't want to find out that when I go to brake, the car doesn't stop. Also replacing the fluid and going to get an off the shelf fluid - I have been told that I should use a Synthetic one.. Any idea of a decent brand I could pick up in my local store rather than ordering. Anything I should watch out for when changing pads / discs and cleaning the calipers.. Cheers.

are they the same thing? Yas

Just a reminder, all the things you need to do on a regular basis :) http://www.300zx.co.uk/cgi-bin/manual.cgi?list=ma&dir=&config=&refresh=&direction=forward&scale=0&cycle=off&slide=8&design=default&total=33

Want to order a 'NISSAN' and a 'TWIN TURBO' decal to replace the manky looking NISSAN FAIRLADY Z badges on the back. Ok, so Nissan want the chassis number, but where's the trim code? How many trim codes are there???

Which dump valves does everyone recommend and are they worth while on an auto?

Hi Guys, Just recently got my 91 TT Auto and am looking to install an induction kit. I'm just after the nice slurping sound, not really looking for any performance gain (as its fast enough already!) I've read some threads here about moisture problems and damage to the maf with the wrong kits. Any suggestions as to what I should put in as I don't want to cause any damage by fitting something cr@p. Look forward to any replies. Thanks

Halfrauds used to sell them, but appear not to anymore. Want to get rid of the 'fried egg' look in my clear corners. Ta

hiya, does any1 have any links of the basic knowledge of turbos, just curious to get an insight to how they work, never even thought about it until i bought 300zx TT now the minds working overtime lol. what is the stock turbo fitted to the tt+whats a decent upgrade without going over the top?

i have 2 sheared wheel nuts on my Z.. one on the front and one on the back, i have the wheels and discs off both but cant see how to get the studs off... any help would be ace... cheers!

Cheers for your time tonight guys, much appreciated. Nice to know I've got a half decent zed anyway. :) Thanks for Legrath for popping along too. I'll have to try and find that leaky hose tomorrow and tighten it up. :) South West region members are top chaps!!! Never been made to feel more welcome. :duffer:

Hi Guys, Got my Zed last week, im very impressed with it and am loving every moment in the car. As its an old car (94 plate), even though it has a full service history, I want to put it into a garage to get it serviced, as i think this will save me money in the long run. At least I will know everything is good with the car and that i wont get any suprises. Im based in Orpington Kent, and was wondering where the best place to take my zed to, ive asked my local Nissan dealer and they said that they have a Hi-tech mechanic, but ive heard that its probably best to take it to a spcialist. So where would you recommend to take it? Cheers Steve

not for deffinate but it may have to be this way, as im looking at buying a larger window cleaning business for myself, so need to raise some cash. with the prices on these cars going all over the place i was wondering what you think a fair price would be for mine: h reg (dec 90) TT targa jap spec 91k (new engine fitted at 85k thats done less than 60k) manual conversion ecu/boost upgrade rps street clutch from smithy short shifter bailey BOVs k+n induction kit decat and rage stainless boxes samco turbo hoses aftermarket nose cone (bomex i think) smithys braided petrol hoses and red silicone pipes 99 spec rear lights aluminium interior…

Jus tgot some new seats fitted but the original seat belts rub on the side so was thinking of getting some 3 or 4 point harnesses. Anyone that has done this - where on earth do you fix them to?

dark blue , seen u a few times now...who are ya ??

Where can i buy handbrake pads from? Nissan dealers want £90 and cant get them for 10-15 days I also needs rear discs and pads any suggestions? :headvswal

I got a 300 tt from '93 (originaly sold in Germany if that matters). Two weekends ago, we did some minor repairs on it. One of the things we wanted to do was to correct a problem with one of the front lights. This involved getting in to the front light unit and unless we did a lot more work than needed (it was the first time, so how knows), getting that unit out means taking of the front and some stuff behind it. This seemed to work well, but when I took it out for a spinn, the engine died on me by a red light. No obvious cause so I had to get towed back home again. It seems only logical to start with the areas we touched when we did our repairs and the only engine …

Throttle pedal has been feeling a bit notchy for past few days, then yesterday it got stuck open at 1/3 throttle and would'nt release. Bit of a scary moment. Tried pulling it up with my foot under pedal, going thru the gears (bearing in mind I was travelling through small residential road) before switiching ignition off and pulling over. Took a look today and found the Cam cover breather pipe did'nt seem to be sitting properly in its housing and was rubbing against the throttle lingage. I suggest everyone also checks theirs !

Can someone tell me first what size tyres on a UK (front). Also can anyone recommend some quiet and grippy????

jus want to check iv got the right one: Nissan Belt A172M-59SUR i cant move the pump anymore evn tho theres space for adjustment, it wont budge any further and the pulley is out by about 6-7mm with belt on

I've finally got around to sorting my central locking out. It doesn't activate the passenger side one. In short, what has happened is that, at some time, water has got into the control unit on the drivers door and shorted a few resistors out, and I'm assuming has blown the pcb board in there, so it doesn't work. The alarm control works fine, as it has a separate actuator to do this. What I'm after is either someone who is prepared to breath life back into the pcb, or does anyone have a replacement unit? The part number for the unit is 8058037P00, it is located in the drivers door (RHD) at the bottom of the locking mechenism. TIA

Hi to all, need a question answered if poss..I'm changing the oil in my diff and need to know how much it takes to fill it ( I have removed the cooler system on it - only the uk tt's have these..) ) Would this mean the amount of oil to fill a diff would be the same as a jap tt? as it never had a cooler system on it anyway. I'm asking just to be on the safe side. There is a marker on the diff itself which basically says full ( as such ) Any recommendations also on the kind of oil and where i can get me some would be much appreciated !! Mark

Mine has stopped working this is a genuine nissan dealer optoin jap market job.Side lights still work so not a fuse there is a relay looking box clamped behind on one of the bolts holding back panel to car which i think maybe a transformer as the back lit green 300zx logo might be LED lit.This has a part number on ,could be has to get.Anyone had this problem thanks taff :bow:

has anyone fitted one of these trim sets or seen one and give me there opinion NAFF or not http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7993667447&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

does anyone know who does uprated drop links :confused:

Saw a black one today, was it YOU?