General Discussions - 300ZX Related

My old alarm has packed in so looking to replace it with one of the following: Toad Ai606 Clifford concept 650 Autowatch TE Line What has everyone else got? Ideally would like one that could be armed with the targas off.

Time for a new set of rears and was just wondering what was the widest I could go. Cheers Jon

Normally my KNK value sits at zero, but after a long drive (well, about 45 mins) it starts to creep upward after about 30 mins. When idling at the lights, it has gone as high as 35, but when i apply some throttle either in neutral or in gear it drops down again to mid 10's. What does this mean and do I need to be worried about this? Cheers.

Hi to all....just wondering...I'm also looking to remove the hicas on my uk 300 tt. What really are the advantages of such a move and how would you go about it..... regards to all Mark

i am making a new boot floor while my z is away, and need to go get the materials to do so. can some one tell me the length and width of their carpet so i can go and get the right size sheet and il cut it down when she returns. just length and width at longest points pls . Also the same for the back of the seats . all on a 2+2. Thanks in advance.

Been checking through past posts and have come to the conclusion that my PTU (yes, s1) has failed. I remember seeing on some tech help thing how to open the PTU and check for bad connectors and was wondering can you tell by looking at the inside whether it has definately gone? Below is a description of what happened to my car so you can maybe help me find the problem Driving car. Randomly a water hose came off and engine over heated a tad before i could pull over. re-filled the water and re-attatched hose. Started ok when i tried it first time (30mins after stopping). Engine ran fine for about 10mins then started to lose power and then cut out completely (about 40mph…

help me i got big worries. i rolled her heavy 3 weeks ago, then she started to rattle. "sorted that" now she smokes like a steamtrain. and the turbo is puking oil out from everywhere. :headvswal

looking at buying the converter\delimiter from the z centre for my 92 jap spec for changing the dial reading. can you get dials for a n\a zx that read up 180 mph (swapping original kph) as the only ones ive seen are 160 mph dials buying uk clocks would have the boost gauge in. do all the n\a owners who convert there dials to uk spec have the boost gauge?

can anyone tell me if there r two turboed 300ZX? couse I was looking at insurance and it came up with 300ZX turbo and a fairlady 300ZX twin turbo what the diffrent beteen them apart from a £1000 in price on insurance? also If there is can any one tell me the specs?

can someone please explaian to me (and anyone else) the differences/advantages/disadvantages of the above valves please :confused:

Hi to all, just wondering...i'm lookin got replace the knackard discs and pads on my uk tt..I was thinkin of those black diamond kits as i like the thought of the color , but also the fact that the insides of the disc do not show the rust that will appear after a short time on normal discs....I'm open to suggestions!! thanks Mark

Hello everyone, I'm rebuilding my engine at this moment. I'm using Greddy 89mm forged pistons and Eagle H-beam forged rods. Several people told me that I should use a bit more clearance on all the bearing(crankshaft, rods, pistonpin) because of the high powerlevel(600-650hp). Does this sound familiar with you guys or is it complete nonsense and should use the standard clearances as prescribed in the manual?? Thanks in advance, -Jerome(the Netherlands)

last night - you were escaping from Slough and I was heading in (silver) we managed the flash but didn't clock the no plate. Wazzat you Richard?

has anyone got the info on how to remove the AIV's, the link to aus300zx isn't working anymore, wonna get all the crap out of the engine bay cheers Chris

hello everybody been visiting this site for a while and you have all convinced me to by a Z. 1992 swb n\a met black totally standard jap import with 47000 on the clock. a question for all the brainy bunch. has anyone ever re machined an alloy wheel with a 110 pcd to fit a Z as i have 4 bk racing ones in need of a referb but was thinking of increasing the pcd to suit? any help wout be great!

Hi guys Have had my Zed on the drive for yrs....finaly got it going and have been out and about everywhere. Im in the Chippenham (Wiltshire) area, often go to Swindon and Bristol. Dont see many Zed's around here. Mines a G reg, 18" split rims, W/West front fumper, side skirts, one off Kamikazi rear spoiler, and full cream leather plus quad rear LED lights. Give us a flash!!! Karl

Hi guys Noticed on one of your profiles (SYKO) that you had crome gauge rings. Are these the rings round the speedo and rev counter? If so, where did you get them from. Also i have a set of indiglo plasma dials for a TT for sale or swaps. They read upto 160mph and are in A1 boxed condition. Many Thanks Karl

Gents, I am giving some serious consideration to buying a 300 ZXTT having seen one in a dealer near work. Fell in love with it (although wont be buying that particular one) straight away. But I'm a bit concerned about age, wear, mileage, etc. Are there any common problems I should be aware of when looking for one?? Cheers

HI all. Can anyone tell me where the oil pressure senser is ? My oil pressure guage works now and again but cant make its mind up. I know the senser is meant to be screwed into the filter housing but it isnt and I cant find it.

Who passed me on the A13 today going towards Basildon at 1.pm ish .Black Zed reg i think was J300 something? :p

is there a special tool for this or is it a make your own job ???

my zed currently has 17" OZ saturn plus wheels on it the rears have 2 mm spacers on. im looking to get 18s soon so i need to know what offset the wheels need to be as spacers are cack any ideas ???? cheers..

hi again. just been out in the garage messing with the Z think im onto a winner with the det sensor. when i measure one of the tails to earth i get 549k ohms the other one seems to be open circuit. does this mean its fookt? i get +4.8V across the ecu tails and one of them is dead short to earth. i tried to frig out the sensor with a 2Meg pot adjusted to 1meg but it didnt work, i take it the resistance has to be exactly 1meg to go healthy? will get a 1meg resistor 2mrrw and have another go when im in a better humour

Just thought i'd share my personal opinion. I had a set of Falken Azenis tyres on my car which were i thought were really good and I quickly wore them out drifting round every roundabout i came to. I have replaced them with Toyo Proxes T1-R's which cost me nearly £250 for 2 rears. I went out in the rain a little while ago and tried drifting but the car would not let go. I also tried to launch hard and got no wheelspin at all - and this is in the rain. These tyres are amazing and would definately recommend them. They have given me so much more confidence.

Hello all. Driving around a minute ago i looked down and noticed that the hicas light on the dash was on. Now i know this may be a stupid question but what does this mean because i have never seen this light before as my boost gauge sits directly in front of it and only saw it coz i leant forwards. I have had no probs with the steering and the car handles fine. Advice would be most appreciated. Thanks BensJammin