General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I am only a few days away from becomming a Z owner and am wondering what to do to it. The exhaust is the first step. But the question remains what system? I have been reading a lot about the HKS Super Drager and it looks interesting. The blurb says that it eliminates a lot of the bends in order to increase power. Does this mean that it hangs lower than usual and would this make it louder? I want it as loud as possible to annoy my neighbours as much as possible. I don't mind loosing the twin look if I get the best system. I would also like the biggest tip you can get. Does anyone have any experience with these or have them fitted? Thanks guys.

........female driver travelling between Spalding and Peterborough. Nice looking motor. Anyone off here

I have been running 1.0mm boost jets in my car now for just over 2 months and the psi has been holding at 11psi . Today i decided to put 0.8mm boost jets in to raise the boost a little bit more but nothing over 15psi of course, anyway after 1 hour of fitting the jets i ran her down the d road and for some reason with the 0.8mm jets i only get 10psi . Shouldnt the boost rise when fitting smaller jets or is there a standard boost controller somewhere not allowing me to go any higher than 10 psi ???

Saw a black zed today, male driver, hadn't seen him before. Anyone off here

as above really need to test to see if me kenlow fan is working, dont want to make car overheat to find out its not, have spun the fan with hand , its fairly stiff but moves, , reason im asking is its out of car as cleaned loads of leaves from behind it,

http://photobucket.com/albums/1003/johndps/300zx/?action=view&current=DSCN1051.jpg My understanding on this car is that it was bought from a member of this club by the previous owner. I've now got it and was wondering if it belonged to anyone on here? Would love to know some of the history. Looks like she's been in at least a couple of scrapes in her life - nothing too bad, just bodywork. Allleads and info appreciated. If you are a previous owner,please get in touch. Thanks in advance. John

Hi. Can anyone tell me what parts I should replace on a full service of twin turbo car. No history with the car, so want to change all belts and fluids, plugs etc. Change water pump? Which are best spark plugs? Want to get all the parts together so car is off the road less time. Thanks in advance.

Same as one in the link here: http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=293&Car_Type=NIS300&UID=2005062603503280.44.137.25 Dosent look to hard but i might be wrong..what u recon ??? Looks like its just a matter of following the old wires ect.. BUT ARE ANY OF THE CONNECTORS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO ???

i'm thinking to leave the timing covers out(upper and lower),how bad is for the timing?

As above.

gonna buy a rear panel for my zed from lukes zed center this week.. ZC007A Perspex Cover Lens W/O or with Brake Light just a quick couple of q's.. how does it attatch to the rear, and will it need trimming or modifying? also does the panel with the brake light have a compatible connection so it connects straight to my old connector? simple questions i know but i want to be comfy buying something i havent seen.. either way im getting it just need to be ready ;)

Hope everyones doing good. My ignition coil has burnt out 3 times. My mechanic said it mus be one of the wires shortcircuiting. Now these wires, they all run from the ECU dont they? Am i in big sh1t, enlighten me please :)

Hi All, After reading advice on the forum I've been using only Optimax on my zed since I got it. It seems to work fine and has cured the fuel smell that I used to get, (I assume). I've noticed that Tesco is now selling Super unleaded with 99 octane. Should I swap? Would it make a difference in performance / MPG?

does anybody have the dimentions of a n/a engine im thinging of throwing the jap engine away and putting in a 7,500cc chevrolet unit in! has anybody done this yet ???

I have a leak from a short black hose 1cm wide on the drivers side of the engine on the side of the block situated under the Brake servo almost. Its about 5" long - just secured with spring clips - bugger to get to... Any ideas what this pipe is/does guys? AndyGP :nana2:

My battery has died and not holding a charge hardly suprising cosidering its the orignal japanese one, i cannot read any of the info on the battery saying about amp hour etc. I will be needing a decent one because i will be powering a 1000 watt amp. Can anybody advise. Many thanks Guys and Gals. ;)

Ive Tried To Put Mph Dial Into My Speedo Today With Resistor Change On R10 To 20k Ohm Now The Damn Thing Doesnt Work What The Feck Have I Done .... The Needle Seems To Stick But When You Pull The Needle A Bit It Will Move Again I Pulled The Needle Off While Holding The Pin With Thin Nosed Pliers So The Pin Didnt Come Out But There Seems To Be A Little Play In It Help!!!!!!!11

Hey peeps new on here but my dad just brought a 300zx non-turbo :D a few weeks back for 2k and the car seems to be in good con and passed the mot with flying colours. Just wondering if there is anything we should check over that might cause some problems? Any help would be much appreciated Thanks Carey

Hi Guys, ive got the car booked in with Mark tomorrow, however i dont have his workshop address in Gatwick and ive just got back from holiday and his fone is switched off. Can anyone help?? Dan.

im putting some diablo rear lights on my jap import, the originals are in mint condition, is it worth me selling them? are they worth anything? whether to just put the new spoiler on or to also put this rear on also only without that ugly spoiler but the lambo diablo from paralell who make the diablo cars http://petrolheadsnw.com/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=150

can any1 tell me the socket size of the rear hub please cheers

Headed down the slip lane to the A320 roundabout (this one had a modified nose panel a bit like this: http://www.zcentre.co.uk/hlpanels/zc001c.htm)

Seen a few times, around 6.30 ish, probably on the commute home. Also seen a silver one on the same route/time.

Hi guys As the main heading.....where are they? Thanks Karl

Hi Guys Ive recently put a few posts on hear regarding my eratic idle which still isnt sorted? Since cleaning out the throttle boddies its slightlybetter, but not perfect. Sometimes the car idles just right, however, if it is left to idle for a long time (engine upto norm temp) then the revs start to go up and down? Ive tried everything I can (and you) can think of, but still no joy! Anyway, the latest thing I have noticed is that occasionally, when idling oily smoke (smallish amounts) come from he exhaust. The car doesnt seem to loose oil, and when driving normally or hard it never smokes. its usualy when you drive around then ge to a junction, stop, (the …