General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Different to the other clutch thread on here! :( I presume in my case it is the clutch itself that's knackered... Pulling away, changing gear is all fine. Biting point is in the middle of the clutch travel (though my clutch servo is disconnected at the mo). However, floor it, and when the turbos start dancing the revs jump up about 1000 without the car accelerating. Hoped it might be wheelspin on dodgy surfaces, but firstly it's not accompanied by any noise, and secondly I tried it round a bend and the back end stayed put. So the next bit, is what's the best clutch? The RPS Sport clutch seems well used so is it the best one to go for? And aside from …

Hello, I have recently found a water leak on the front driver side of my 90tt auto, has any body else found this problem. Have not had her up on ramps yet to investigate. Does any one know if the hoses are specially molded or can I use off the shelf hoses from Halfords/Motor World. :confused: And what size are they? Also she seemed to run better from cold than usual splutter. Any info would be appreciated.

Hi, My HICAS light on the dash comes on for a few secs when cold after starting the car. And occasionally flickers when driving. Anyone any ideas what this means or how to sort it??

i have a precat on my 93 zx t/t . Can i remove this and just put on down pipes straight from the turbo on both sides as i hate cats!!!!!!

I had the usual gargling problem from the AIV filter boxes.The reed valves that are supposed to allow air to flow into the exhaust but block exhaust gases flowing back the other way were leaking causing a lot of noise from the area under the wheelarch. I found that by simply disconnecting the plug to the AIV control solenoid under the bonnet the vacuum going down to the AIV valve block assembly is cut off and all AIV flow is stopped.Result,no more gargling (once the water is drained) and no more exhaust backflow. Hopefully this is an easier solution than removing all the AIV stuff.

Dark coloured, G reg, LWB, TT, Import parked on Ripon Market Place today, Tuesday 2nd @ 16:30 - are you local mate??

Zed failed mot on cracks in front pipes. So purchased some more. They have not got the mountings for what I assume are the O2 sensors in the cats. Can these still be fitted. My zed is a series 1 and I think the replacements may be off a series 2. Is that correct. Regards Kevin

Saw a silver ZX on the A413 between Amersham and Chalfont St Giles this morning. You were heading towards London, I was in the red one going towards Aylesbury. Also seen you in the Shell garage at Deep Mill a couple of times...... Anyone here? Richard :)

Just a quick warning against buying unbranded induction kits or universal ones I saw a very surprising event today, albeit to say it involved a zed that ran perfect at tickover, and when the power was on but like a dog on a trailing accelerator or when on cruise control below 50mph, and cutting out if dropped in to neutral at speed, however would tick over no problem at standstill, cutting it very short the previous owner had fitted a NON BRANDED induction kit the filter was the normal cone shape and looked ok except for been very see through ( metal gauze) on a hunch it was changed for an Apexi one and the problem was completetly erradicated!!!!! even to prove a po…

being as a speed sensor for an manwell seems rarer than rocking horse sh*t second hand.I was wondering does anyone know the max and min voltage or resistance the speed sensor passes to the speedo pete :)

anyone seen this before? ignition timing set to 15btdc with timing light. check on conzult and it reads 25btdc at same rpm. checked out anoither Z and it was 15btdc on both timing light and conzult at same rpm is this a sign of the cas being at fault?.

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where the best place is to drill the exhaust manifold for the EGT gauge sensor? I know it should be close to the turbo, but how close? Is it easier to remove the manifold or can it be drilled in situ? ( with the turbo removed ). Thanks, Ian.

hi, in real life how much would you be looking at making if you sold your car in pieces????????average????

where is the best place to get fron brake caliper seal kits from cheers guys Pete :)

Silver Import with smoothed arse end, sports zorst and dished rims. I think the windows were tinted too. Good condition too!

...on the Tesco roundabout. black(I think) import with nice rims. Can't remember the plate.

I want to get some new 18's rims - and im finding it hard to find any that fit a 300zx - i like thse but dont know what they are called : Any ideas ?? Also - can anyone reccomend a good web based seller of rims ? Was going to use top gear but they havent contacted me back for about a week now - they obviously dont want 1200 quid then :mad: Cheers for any help guys

Lunchtime today? Looking good :cool:

was it you then? I would be the guy who was standing gorping at it :p Looked and sounded fantastic :D

I was always under the impression I could add a second car to my policy, but it seems not!! Now they want 488 for a 1.8 diesel estate (TPFT - nearly as much as insurance on my zed!!). ANyone know anyone who'll 'take into account' excess on another car (I've got 7 years) - I'm 24... rich

There seem to be a few places to turn to for servicing and repairs these days, but who woul you trust to tune your car. By that I mean extensive work to get reliable, big bhp. I know that MAC is using Nisstech for that car :D But are there any other companies who know how to get solid results? As my car is not selling, I may be forced down another route... ;)

ok, ive fitted an aftermarket head unit/CDplayer etc...in place of the standard factory fitted radio...Im struggling to connect the radio up to the cd player so i can listen to the radio!!!i noticed the aerial connector from the car has two pins and obviously wont fit the after market one pin connector?!help

On the Nurburgring on Sunday morning.... 1st time I touched the brakes (not hard either), enormous front end judder - shook the whole car. It seems to have gone now, which is wierd! I know theres a a bit of balancing needed to the front wheels, but.....! Any ideas , anyone? Thanks Ed

Back in Oct 02, I bought a clutch master cylinder from http://www.mjpauto.com It failed in August 03 so I bought a new one and sent the old one back for investigation. After much toy-waving, Mike managed to get me a full-refund which arrived in my post last week. Not bad for a 2-year old part! One more good reason for buying from a forum trader :bow:

Hi - quick question Can my zed still be driven a short distance with the whole exhasut system removed? Done it to a mini (sounded great!) but you know these zeds and their safety features etc hehe Cheers Pete