General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I've just finished removing them, not to hard, taken loads of pic's so i'll stick em up once there uploaded ,not the best coz use cam phone still VGA mode is better than most i've seen cheers chris

this might sound like a stupid question but on what parts of the engine bay do you ground your car with the kit pls, does anyone have pics if possible thx

I was heading towards Warminster/Poole, opposite direction in the Black Z (which was running at 2000rpm idles)!???? Sorry I never saluted you! Karl

Hi guys (again) A while back I post a message regarding my vibrating Z, so ive finaly come to repair it. Most (if not all) have said its the ever common prop shaft rubber support failing. Therefore, does anyone have one? or the whole prop shaft, secondly, anyone in the Wiltshire/Bristol area got a raised access ramp or similar that I could perhaps borrow/rent. Ive got a small workshop that I use for spray painting, so if anyone wants to do a deal.....let me know. My mate is also starting a company doing airbrushing and visual graffix, so again any favours can be returned. Many Thanks Karl

Hi Guys Havnt used the Z for a few days, but when I did yesterday, I noticed something a bit strange that I dont think has ever happened before. When I started the car, all was fine but was idling at 2000rpm. I thought it was just because it was cold, but 30miles later, whenever I stopped at a junction etc, it was still idling at 2000rpm. I went to a car park, looked under the bonnet, and nothing was glaringly oviouse. Throttle position was fine, water temp sensor connectors all seemed to be fine. So I switched the car off, then back on and it idled normally at 900ish rpm for the rest of the 70mile journey? Any ideas? Is a valve or sensor sticking? I …

now i've had my wheels powder coated black i need a set of black nuts can anyone point me in the right direction for a set cheers

My brakes are rubbish, and I mean really bad. Spoke to baggins and possibly one or more of the pistons are siezed open.. I have grooved and drilled disks and decent pads on there already (black diamond) and braided brake hoses (on the front anyway, I just couldnt get the stock hoses off the back!!) Other than taking the calipers off and giving them a full service to sort them out are there any other upgrade options for brakes that will fit under stock wheels? bigger/better calipers etc.... I'd rather not have to buy a set of 17's or bigger just for a brake upgrade... (although it would be nice to have them!!) thanks. dave edit... forgot to me…

I just installed my dumpvalves and there is no sound coming out of em. These are the ones they are http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=72205&item=7965614885&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW I rev the motor up and all i hear is the air filter making that lovely sound but no dumping. Could anybody tell me what i may have done wrong.??

APEXI SFAC DOES IT DELIMIT AWELL just wondering if the apexi sfac delimits the z aswell as ive been offered one of these cheap :smw:

Hi Guys, Now a question. I was told that my 300ZX TT Import will be able 110 octane AVGAS is this true. If it was i was thinking in using at a race day, just for that day. Don't want to goose my engine, any ideas??? Could you also mix it with normal 95 Ron to get a lower ron that would be safer for your engine i.e 100Ron?? Paul

Hi ive got my stereo system now fitted and complete, however the control wire for the antenna doesnt work , because of a bad wiring job sometime in the cars history. :mad: I removed plastic panel where the antenna motor sits , and connected the live from my amp to it for a few seconds just to raise it. there are two wires coming directly from the motor and i im thinking if i run a live from the battery and another from the antenna control wire on the back of the head unit to the other cable , it should operate normally? :confused:

Nice Black Z just passed Texico garage in Odiham today :D I was the Mad fooker in the Big Texico Lorry flashing me lights :rofl::rofl: Matt

I have no lighting on my zed, the brake lights work fine but no others. If i turn on the light switch the high beam come on, thats no matter what position the high beam stalk is in. no rear light, no sidelights. Anybody know if this sounds like a wiring problem or a simple fuse?

:confused: I'm really fed up of my Z going into safety boost mode! It's now always stuck in safety boost & having done a ECU flash code check today i'm getting a dreaded code 34!! Have checked all the wiring to the Det sensor & it's all ok, the only thing I have got is a dead T.P.S Throttle Position Sensor - would the cause my Z to give a code 34 and activate perminent Safty boost??? :headvswal Have tried ECU reset etc but still no joy.. I don't want to bypass the Det Sensor so is my only option to goto the hassle of stripping off the top instakes and install a new Det Sensor?? Is there such a thing as an easy way to install a new det sensor??!! Somebody please h…

Can anyone confirm that the 300ZX (JDM TT) brake pads are the same as S14 200SX (the later one with the evil headlights, not the first S14 with R33 headlights, might be called S14a, don't know)?

[COLOR=DimGray]I am thinking about me and zed going Drifting ,,However can't find any links to websites, to find out where coarses are held. I live in Cheshire so Oulton park would be best . If anyone can give me any info on places ,running costs and general advise :wack: I would be eternally in your debt, :bow: SShhhhh. I am trying to arrange this for zed as a suprize as he is away at the moment having a new ring gear and flexi-plate fitted. Cheers Rooster[/color]

is there a link on how to do the timing on a british 300zx twin turbo. me bro needs to no how you lock the crank so he can do the timing belt and all the other belts. thanks for the help. speccy........

Im intending to delimit me motor with a delimiter/convertor i bought off ebay. I need to open the speedo display. I have undone th obvious screwws in the display could somebody please tell me how i get the unit out of the dash where the other screwws are ad anything else please guys im fed up of the limiter kincking in and saxos thinking they faster than me..

Can anyone recommend a mechanic in the Essex area that can work on the engine and gearbox of a 300zx? Doesn't have to be a real 'garage', someone operating from home is fine. I live in Chelmsford and have used SE Nissan (or SE NissTek or whatever they call themselves these days) and they were worse than useless. The Nissan garage in Chelmsford (Glyn Hopkin) are very helpful but have politely refused to work on the engine or gearbox, Many thanks Damien.

Can anybody post a link to the location of the 02 sensors as I am going to be replacing them tomorrow. :headvswal Any help appreciated.

Anyone got any opinions on which is better? Am looking to replace my wallowy standard shocks and was looking at the adjustable units from the above. Which spring set would anyone recommend. My car has already been lowered but I'm not sure by how much, can anyone tell me what the standard ride heights are? Ta

I need new replacement parts for my 92 n/a jap import, Things like cam followers, camshaft/crankshaft seals, timing belt and pulley kit, front/rear shox, brake discs and other bits and bobs I have located an American firm (Autowarehouse) on the web that does all the kit I want (dirt cheap too) but doesn't :ttiwwop: ship to the UK. :headvswal Does anybody know where I can get all the bits I need in the UK at prices that are not mental :bow: LOCKY

Ive been looking into this with a load of "vacuum deposition" chroming companies, there are a few that are quite interested ive found but all have said they would need to see one to see how hard it would be to do it and cost accordingly... I know theres a place on here doing it for 100+vat im trying to get the price down on this. One company mentioned about 100 maybe lower if bulk... Question is..has anyone got an old sh*tty one lying about that could be sent to one of these companies for their quote? Theres one/two for sale on here but i was hoping for an old one in case they damage it. (Im not trying to get freebie light inserts honest!) I may be off th…

silver G reg, bury road radcliffe, bout 6.15 this eve, .....nice straight car

I spotted a black ZED on the way into Leeds city centre this morning between 8-9am :o