General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Gunmetal grey one irish reg ***6660 parked outside hi Q in Fosehill al day, guess you work there!!! I flashed the lights at you this morning but in a kangoo van i wasnt expecting a reaction!!!!

A127west bound, heading towards the M25, last sat 14th may about 11pm. Could see them in my rear view mirror trying to keep up but they were getting smaller and smaller.......... Chris......Steve.......bring back any memories........ :tongue:

Can any of you chaps tell me the implications of permanantly removing the AIV valves. What exactly is their purpose and is it safe to run without them?

Im going to fit an avcr soon. So, i need some gauges fitted. So i have picked 3,- water temp, boost and oil pressure. Do i need a mechanical or electronic boost gauge, in fact do i need a boost gauge, as the avcr will show me what boost im running, wont it??? I take it water temp gauge and oil pressure gauges all come the same, ie , no electronic/mechanical, or are some different than others?? Finally, where would i tap a boost gauge into....?? Many questions, i know, but you guys always have the answers, cheers, Kersh.

you passed mine :) Mine looked better though :)

Iv been on this forum recently with a problem with my Z here it is again. wen i go to work in the morning or take the Z out for a run i probably travel a couple of miles warming the beast when it could just stall without warning. I have asked before with the same problem and the advice from several club members was the ptu. but the problem with that is the engine has not had time to warm up i have only had the Z for about 4 weeks so i am very new to this game would a conzult detect the problem or has any member had any similar problem i have got 91 auto non turbo. Please help

Just fitted my after market Boost gauge (my series 4 hasn't got a stock gauge). Problem is I'm only getting 6.5psi max. My understanding is that stock TT should get between 9~10psi. Any ideas. Chris@GetGreddy reckons it will be in safety boost and I'll need a conzult. Anybody got one up in the NE. And if so, do they know how to sort this problem? If anyone thinks it may be something else, please shout up. I'm getting a Greddy Boost Controller fitted this weekend and was wondering if the Controller may fix the problem, or should I get it sorted before fitting the Boost Controller? Cheers Steve

Hello all, Just replaced my stock airboxes with an HKS mushroom air filter, problem is now that when engine is warmed up and I press the gas it seems to hesitste slightly and also splutters a bit as well from a standing start. Any ideas, do you think I should disconnect the battery supply so the ECU "forgets" previous air intake, also the motor seems to idle at about 1300rpm it was fine before.

Ok guy's"n" gal's, about to take delivery of a set of groooooovy front disc's for that extra bite, question is, What pads?? Some i have seen are in the region of £80, :shock: now i know you's lot must have some good suggestions on a GOOD cheaper alternative!! :bow: I'm at your mercy.

Have done lots of searching through old threads before i decided to ask for some help on this. The new speakers i have put in are slightly too big to fit in the existing metal bracket (managed to get 2 screws in) and the speaker does not sit properly. I have read that i should completely remove the metal speaker bracket from the door and make one out of mdf. Do i make the mdf one the same shape as the metal one so it uses the same mounting holes? Sorry if its a stupid question, but the threads i searched through dont explain it very well. Does anyone have any pics of mdf brackets they have made?

Can't get to the products on his site anyone know how much this is????

I'm going to be upgrading my tubs and injectors. 555's & TDO5-16G Question Would I need a piggy back fuel computer to make sure its working well or what???

As above....thats about it...eerrmmmm....beige interior :hurl: :D :tongue:

Red Zed in Bromsgrove, worc's, 22nd May about 6.30 ish, me white flashing like a RuuuuuaaaaarrrrrD booooieeeyyy, lmao, :rofl:

Hi everyone does anyone have the phone number for houghtons insurance?? im trying to get some insurance quotes and i here they are the best... ive tried yell.com and 118118 and google... Z Man

hi not been on for a good while, and am i happy to be back, hello everybody. now for the help i need. is it possable to miss time the engine and get it running without doing and damage. the engine will run but only just and he hasnt revved it up. just aswell i think. me brother has or thinks he may have got his timing wrong and needs to no if hes killed the beast within. any help asap. as hes been rebuilding the engine in this car for months and realy s--ting him self to think he may have to take the engine apart all over again. thanks guys and gals. speccy...... thanks .......

has any 1 got any more settings i could try got the same as jonce at the mo and the profec is only reading 11.2 want around 12.5-13 cheers

A very strange request this I know, but I'm desparate.......... I'm meant to be coming to Dublin on Tuesday to deliver some 300ZX parts for someone. Unfortunately the chap I'm meant to be giving the parts to has just had a sudden family bereavement and he can't meet me this week, due to funeral arrangements etc . But because its short notice I can't transfer or cancel the ferry and hotel booking. Is there anyone in the Dublin area who could hold onto the parts just for a few days until he's back from the funeral.?????? The parts are a bonet, bumper and a wing, so they do take up quite a bit of room (which is why my courier refused to take them)…

Please remind me if this is a known problem on the ZX...... ......every so often I have a pool of brake fluid in my garage under the car, right below the master cylinder. I top up the fluid and it is fine for weeks, no leak at all, then suddenly the pool re-appears and the level is down a couple of cms :confused: I asked my mechanic to look at it 2 weeks ago and he found nothing wrong. Typical. He topped it and told me to call him if it leaks again. It didn't....... ........until this morning :headvswal Richard :x:

ive noticed some aftermarket pistons lower ur compression ratio. What is the advantage of dropping the compression ratio from stock compression to say 8:1 ??

i've just spotted a red z with high level rear spoiler driving past my house in cinderford high st this afternoon anybody on here?

Hi all, I know this is a shot in the dark but does any one have a photo of the locking mechanism in the glove box please as mine does not stay shut anymore and have taken it apart, so i need to see what aint working anymore?? Or if anyone has a locking mechanism they want to sell?? Cheers all, Ant

have just got a set of pipes to de cat. does anyone know the procedure for taking old ones off. i cannot see how to get top bolts off !! and what do i do with the small pipes from the cat.

well i was back in the driving seat for a whole one day and my water pump failed so the zed is again off the road. it's due its 60K service soon so i think im gonna have a go at it, i want to do as much on the car myself as i can so i can learn more! had a look at the 60K maintenance guide on ttzd.com and just want to check with you guys if there is anything else i should do while im at it: Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Timing Belt Alternator Belt A/C Belt Power Steering Belt Auto-Tensioner Thermostat Water Outlet Hoses (2 req'd) Water Pump Water Pump Gasket Cam Seals (4 req'd) Main Seal Intake Cam Sprocket O-rings (2 req'd) Intake Cam Sprocket…

Morning all After a very good day out at Japfest i realised that the clutch is on its way out! What is the recomended kit out there? also will go for a lightened flywheel to compliment the lightened pulley. thanks Dave