General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Doin a bit of work on the zed next week. Going to be fitting TT discs and calipers, porterfield pads, SS braided brake lines, DTA brake bracket, AVO springs, Smithy fuel lines, SS braided clutch hose. Anybody have any tips that might help me out? Cheers Scott

I've found a kiy at a good price in the States and what I need is general guidance on installation. I assume I remove the front panel, remove the standard filter and fix it in place? Can anyone who has one fitted describe the sound, performance differences? Cheers.

Please can anybody help me fit a pair of BOV's to my car? The goosehonk was getting so loud it was drowning out the stereo, so i got some bailey one to install, but as several will know my mechanical skills are rubbish lol..

How do the power and torque characteristics of the Z's engine actually alter with tuning? Say for example, I popped an induction kit and exhaust on my TT, would it go all top end? or would i still have a nice wide power band?

...altenator packed up, so I thought it was a failed battery. Repalced old battery with a Bosch Silver 64Ah 640A - nearest match to the old one. That promptly went flat, then I suspected the altenator. Sure enough, it's had it's day - not charging at any speed. Bought a new (2nd hand) altenator from AndyZ on Friday. Fitted it, and this ones registers about 13 volt when the engines' running. So, now, I've a faint red glow on the battery warning light that increases with speed. Question is, do I suspect the 2nd hand altenator, or have I bought a battery that's ''too big'' for the altenator? ...any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks in advance Jack

I use my Z for a lot of short journeys, sometimes it will cut just after starting and then run rough, but next time will be ok any sugestions please Markz

Can I remove little areas of corrosion with several grades of abrasive paper, then lacquer over? Has anyone tried? What are the results like? Cheers!

hi guys its now 11.30pm ive been at it for the last two hours trying to remove the manifold so i can polish it, right then ive takin off everything i can see and its lose but only a little bit ? i take it there are a few bolts at the bk of the manifold to undo first before it comes off ??? ? do i need to completly remove the wiring loom off the top of the engine as well ??? please help im going to bed now before i hit some thing i shouldnt do.

At 10,15am today driving out of wickford towards the A127, L uuuuuuuuu vvly motor

Hi can anyone here point me to where the original autocooler is on my jap TT? I have a british oil cooler wich i want to swap over, so any other parts i may require would be a help also. Thanks :p

Just tried to open my bonnet and it won't open. The pull handle seems to be ok but it doesn't pop open. I guess it's stuck. Any idea how to get it open?

I,ve just purchased a 1993 nissan 300zx (import) non turbo can anyone tell me what fuel I need to put in it for best results is normal unleaded ok or should I use super unleaded?

Got the new car and its great BUT every now and againit seems to jolt to the left when going over a rough bit of road, only ever does it o left. hecked tyres etc and they are kool. any ideas why its doing it, bushers, hicas ??? :bow:

the door open light on my z32 has come on and wont go out. checked all door are shut and checked connections on door so leaves the boot. Where is the boot open or closed sensor that will control the light going on or off , have a feeling when i had the concept alarm fitted they may have donw something. So anyone help?

I may buy some used wheels of another member tomorrow. I think they've been on his 300 and another 300 before that. They will fit my (standard, 1999) car, right? Is there anything I should check for? Cheers! :dance:

Today at 4.30pm ish, Near the Tesco extra/KFC just off the A52 I saw alloys but that was it, sounded very sweet thou!! Rich

when the car is cold, I hear a noise :cry: (as if there were little stones in headers)when the car is at the idle or when I accelerate and released the accelerator(revs btw 1200/2800).hear the noise very well in interior but not with my head under the hood! what can it be?it can't be the lifters cause,i'll be able to hear the noise(with the head under the hood) if it was the lifters. what about VTC ? :confused: after 10mn,when the engine is hot the noise came off :smash:

Fitting both this weekend but want to find a really good set of fitting instructions anyone any idea? Tried MTL but no pics.....?

Anyone know who can supply me with a crank woodruff key? Tried my local nissan and they said that they dont do them even though there is a part number for it :confused: Cheerz Mat

Hey guys, I'm hoping to put a new rear bumper on tonight. Anyone done this before or got a kind of guide to do it? Cheers Paul

I know some of the guys on here have fitted the HID conversion , i will have one to fit hopefully when i send the cheque when i get home from rota what is involved to fit it and do ineed any special tools or anything ??

Hello all! Need advice again. I will be investing in some new PCV valves and pipes in the near future. Anyone know if these are difficult to replace? Any links to images/diagrams would be most appreciated. Cheers all.

Has anyone fitted a PC in their car as I want to know how to connect it to teh speakers and what did you use to change the power supply? And do you know if you can get a retractable VGA touchscreen?

I want to change the lights behind the dials to red (, whats the best option, covers for the bulbs (red) or LEDs? anyone know/tried it?

Taking apart my cluster the other day to try and find out why it wont light up when you switch the lights on at night, I noticed a rogue wire taped up that looks like it was pulled from the middle block of one of the plugs. Its a red/blue wire. Has anyone got an idea of why it would be pulled or what its for? Im hoping it may have something to do with this problem with the lights not coming on although when i plugged it back it nothing seemed to happen...could it be something to do with the fog switch perhaps? cheers, rob