General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just like to say thanks very much to all the great people on here who helped me in my aim to create the ultimate Z (By my standards anyway). As of saturday, i sold the Zed, to a good friend who im sure will look after and cherish her as much as i have done in the last three years. Im really sorry to see her go - but im staying with the darkside as i will be picking up a lovely new GTR 32 Skyline on Saturday. Like i said, thanks to you all - you are mainly a great bunch of guys who give valuable support for the normal Zed enthusiast. I have quite a few spares knocking about so ill get them posted up in the sales section when i get a minute. :cry: Goodbye my lovel…

I have owned a white, L reg 300ZX Fair Lady Convertible (non turbo) for the last 4 years. I am about to enter the housing market and unfortunately Eliza has to go. How much could I expect to sell her for? She's in reasonable condition for the year and I have had her serviced regularly. :cry: I live in Buckinghamshire.

When driving down the road I get an annoying squeak coming from somewhere, it sounds like its at the front somewhere maybe on the suspension. Anyone else had anything similar as I dont know where it is so don't know where to start looking. Chris.

Hi Could anyone give me some advice? I am trying to do a bit of research around servicing costs, what to look for in zx, etc before I buy one. I've got about 4000grand to spend on one. Is this enough to get a decent one or should I be thinking of stretching the budget a bit more? I would be grateful for any experiences or advice you could share to help. Cheers! :D Paul

Hi guys, Spent most of today replacing the front discs and pads on the zed exactly as on the tt.net website and got through it all okay But when i tried the car to test them the pedal just seems to go right to the floor while only applying minimal braking. if you pump it a few times it gives more pressure but just drops away again if you dont touch the pedal for a bit. pretty sure i didnt get any air in but could be wrong and positive the master cylinder is okay because they worked fine before hand but just squeaked cause the pads were shot. Does it sound like it needs bleeding? will i have to do this from the caliper or the abs unit? Any ideas ? any…

How do i know when i've got a boost problem? i've got only the standered boost guage and also got a boost controller fitted. I noticed the other day, i can't get the needle to reach 7psi if i'm on low, high or off. i was under the impression that the needle would go off the dial if i was running 14psi but even when i turn the controller off it still doesn't hit 7psi but not far off. what does this mean?

Sunday i spent most of the day looking for the fuse for my Stereo all i could find was the two in the engine bay. Could someone tell me what a num nut i am and where it is :D

Noticed that when i accelerate i can ha the sound of water running through pipes behind my dash, the heater works ok and there is no loss of fluid. Any idea's?

G Reg Parked opposite the Oriental Promise Chinese restaurant. Single exit exhaust, big wheels. Nice.

for now they are going on stock tubs. as soon as the bloody long overdue gaskets arive, tdo5-16G's will be fitted.

i was about 10 cars behind ya in the queue to get in!

Hi I'm a new member and I've had my zed for 2 months now and wondered if anyone could help me please? After many years I finally decided to go for the 300zx. Previously had a 260 and 280zx. Decided not to buy from ebay as read all the stories of not getting the car home etc so found one with a fairly local trader, just imported and non turbo. Went for the test drive and fell in love. Had to wait for 2 weeks for registration, mot, service and cam belt change and got 6 months warranty - great I thought! After getting home late on the sat, went out early next day for a good cruise and pose and managed to get 100 yds down the road! AA came out, cam belt tensioner st…

I own a 1991 Jap import tt. Ive not had it long so dont know a great deal about the car. I am aware however about the hicas 4 wheel steering system. My rear wheels are fixed and do not turn. (except to roll before the sarc). I have checked fuse this is ok. On the solenoid next to the hicas resevoir I noticed a plug had been disconnected and ty wrapped out of the way. Thinking this was a quick fix I promptly reconnected and monitored rear wheels as i turned the steering wheel. They still do not turn!!! Res level seems good. Any suggestions???

Noticed when I started up this morning boost gauge only went halfway, where it normally would go all the way to the right when I start Up. I'm hoping It's just warm weather. Reason I'm asking is because someone told me when I was buying this tt that It should Always go to the right when it's cold. Is it possible turbo's are on the way out? I don't feel any difference while driving, and no smoking either.

where can i buy a set of these please? in the uk

was lowered and had a kaminari replacement wing?

hi Just brought off Greddy, Profec B spec 2 boost controller. Downloaded instructions on how to fit. Would anyone have the pictures as they seem to have been deleted? Plus purchased the following electric gauges, oil temp, pressure & water temp. The 300zx dash already has water temp & oil pressure, i know electric gauges are more accurate. Is it possible to have both the new gauges & dash gauges working? Seem a waste to have the dash gauges not registering?

Here is the ideal way to upgrade your NA Z to TT status. http://etiwebhosting.com/~caroptioncom/product.php?pid=2549&xcSID=d8db8d347e5b86a829086cb284f5496c Do'nt waste money on the real thing! On a serious note this company is good and they sell some quality kit. I bought a back box for my Honda from them, its on page 2 under mufflers. Item MU-RS380T. These would suit a Z with one on each side. With the exchange rate they are great value.

As you look at your targa top in the middle between the two tops their is the T bar, at the front and back of it are rubber segments. Mine have worn a bit but no leeks as i think they are more their for looks rather than to stop leeks. I am not looking for the rubber seals around the targa top or anything as i know luke at the Z centre sells the kits. Cheers people. ;)

as above its the one from the regulator to the engine asap as mine has a split in it :shock:

can anyone help? my z screams from time to time sometimes when i first start it,sometimes at high revs especially when usein the kick down i asume a belt is loose,but it doesnt always do it.also last weekend after a hard run it leaked about a pint of water from around the passenger side weel arch.i can not find any leakin pipes and it hasnt done it since.anyone got any ideas? :confused:

as above .. also what is good for running a engin in!! opinions please!!

I think my brake pads have gone. I have uprated discs and have been using portafield track pads (steel braided). Although they squeak at low speed they certainly stop the car. Anyway, should i contine using these pads or is there something better. p.s. where can i buy castrol 10-60 oil as halfords or petrol stations dont sell it. cheers

spotted a black z today around 1ish on the a48 not far minsterworth flashed ur lights at me i did see u was just surprised to see yet another z in the area

Guys is it possible to get 6-pot calipers on their own fitted behind standard wheels without any modding or even uprated 4-pots...just something better than the standards without getting bigger wheels?? Dan.