General Discussions - 300ZX Related

my cruise sometimes works and sometimes doesnt. the on/off on the console works fine its just the button on steering wheel that wont always engage. any ideas anyone? :nana2:

any info on taking out an auto box what to take of and in what order approx how long does it usually take to change. plus any tips on how to get all the old oil out as i have been told that alot of old oil is left in the gear box unless it is flushed. :headvswal

does anyone have a write up on how the ecu self learn process works at all ? I know the basics but want a more detailed info

Anyone have a set of rose jointed front arms (bushes) that I could buy off them - Im in desperate need of these quick! Cheers

Have Datascan ECU diagnostics softwware running in my zed, and noticed today that one of the output displays shows when the car is in Neutral or ingear on a manual transmission. Could'nt think of a reason why the ECU would require this information, just curious really....anyone know why ? (its probably blindingly obvious, but I just cant think of it :slap: )

OK - lets begin. My auto has started to act up over the last few weeks, not engaging overdrive until about 20 mins into a journey and sometimes it would pop back out when cruising, slow gear changes and so increased fuel consumption. Oh dear I thought - time to get the wallet out...... So I thought I'd do a little bit of maintenance on it first, so I drained out all the old fluid using a hand pump from Demon Tweeks - that got the pan dry as a bone so when i dropped the pan I didnt get covered in oil. I cleaned out some residue from the bottom of the pan and left it to dry, then I got out the strainer expecting to see if blocked up, but lo and behold, the last …

Some bloke yesterday said that rubber taking air to the t/b and better for preformance than the s/steel ones as they deliver cooler air true or false :confused:

Hello all just purchased my first z on saturday just registered with zx club info is fantastic, just wondered if anyone can help. wen i turn ignition lights on and start her up on occasions there is a loud scraping noise just like if your engine is running and you go to turn the engine over again would like to sort the problem out asap before any lasting damage :hyper:

Anyone done any funky stuff with the standard front bumper, Im thinking it may look allright if it didnt have that rank plastic bit in the middle, remove it and get some modification gauze in there? any ideas?

My TT seems to losing powersteering fluid. The Hicas light comes on, I top it up, it goes off for a while and before long its on again. I live in london so there must a lot to pressure on the system from parking and driving at slow speeds. It seems to be getting worse - can anyone recommend a mechanic in london that specialises in powersteering/zeds?

Hello all, Firstly I do not want to start any mass-debates or anything just a quick opinion from those in the knowledge on which to use. :dance: I have always used Millers XFS 5-40w and am now due an oil change so was looking at the Castrol RS 10-60w would this be a good move or shall i stay using the same as always?? If it makes any difference my TT is running 12psi and has 67000 miles. Thanks again, Ant

Hi guys Guess What, my ZX TT has been going fine for about 3 weeks, and as soon as we hit May and Jap fest is soon, it starts playing up! Here are the simptoms which I really need to get sorted ASAP. I havnt done a ECU cose check, as one, I dont know how too, and secondly at the moment untill the end of the week I have no internet access at home! I took the car out the other day, going well, let it warm up before booting it etc. Took it down a long straight and it didnt seem that quick? Ok upto 60ish, but a bit lame around 100, (my vectra 175bhp Turbo would have left it for dust)!!! I then noticed it was getting very hot! The needle was on the H!!…

After fitting a new broken hose just behind the firewall feeding the ProfecB spec2.........still only 0.5 bar Have run a current through the solenoid valve and can hear it click so all must be fine with that. Taken off and re-fitted all air lines to and from the solenoid valve checked all electrical connections and all seems well....still on 0.5 bar Looks like the controller will have to be sent back to the states for testing which will take a few weeks........has anyone any other idea's i could try before doing this tomorrow???? Is there a way of checking if the controller is or isn't working for sure before i send it tomorrow some sort of resistance…

I think my zx tt motor retired yesterday! She has a very bad knock in the left side head and misfires badly. Not sure though and need some expert advice. I can obviously not drive it anywhere. If any one lives close to me and can come and have a look it will be greatly appreciated. I live in N.E London and my nr is 07931144034. I have coffee and tea. Cheers :headvswal

made the mistake of raising the drivers door glass while the door was open and then got out to close it. The door glass had gone up too far and the glass clattered against the T top edge and promptly snapped off the stud that rides the guide rail. Now I have a floppy window. Is there a fix anyone or is it a special part from Nissan?

Having gone over the ADSA roundabout, you turned up towards the A52... Younglish lad with bird next to him, aftermarket pipes but the rest looked standard....

Yellow z at Sandringham today. I pipped and you waved. Only Zed i saw all day apart from mine :D

8pm sunday evening. Thanks for the wave.

With a big wing on the arse. Gave it a honk as I passed ;)

ive had my 300 twin turbo recently converted to a manual which im very happy with. its also been decatted,stainless back boxes and a 70bhp ecu and boost upgrade. today at york dragway i was managing a 1/4 mile of 14.2 at 101mph. do you think this is about right,thought it a bit slow myself .........got wasted by an m3 evo!!? i got a blitz air filter to fit but sure it isnt guna make much difference! any ideas? felt it was hesitating in higher revs, as though it was underfuelled (always run on optimax). thanks! :nana2:

I had a thread last week on my cooling fan, and from the sound advice from other members it sounds like my coupling is on its way out, cause while drivin when at workin temp and then accelerating u can hear the fan over the note of the engine!! :confused: Would this be the coupling if so how much?? Cheers lads!! (And Girls)!! lol :D

Hi all, just like to start by saying "what a top bloke SPLATT is", bought his mongoose systems from him satdy, bargain, nice bloke too. Is or doe's anyone know, if the rather, how shall i put it, "LONG" gulp of air my fuel tank takes in everytime i fill up normal, or do i have a breathing problem?? The car never has running problem's, nor does it starve of fuel, but it sounds like a lorry just pulled up on the forecourt if you know what i mean everytime i take the fuel cap off!!! :confused: cheers.........................

Silver Zed, just before 2pm today (Monday) leaving the village heading towards Billingshurst... (I was crossing the road :rolleyes: ) Steve :)

sideways was in boro last weekend , tried to contact you regarding the driver side mirror , it can still be arranged if its stil for sale mate cheers Steve :duffer:

high saw white zed , with hks stickers abound ,, mainly on screen , also possible bomex front end, was passing eachother , you saw me ,, i saw you ,, lol , was on the kent gateway , near beckenham , ?? any one of here