General Discussions - 300ZX Related

The gearstick on my zed noticably moves when I accelerate, is this normal? The only time I have ever seen this before was when I drove a car I had crashed into a kerb and bent the driveshaft on. Also every now and then when I try to start it, it makes a sound from the starter, the same noise that it would make if you tried to start it and the engine was already running. When it doies do it, it was always does it twice then on the third attempt it starts fine. Anyone else ever had this???? Oh yeah, and does the 'AMB' temperature on my air con signify the outside temperature?

I've just fitted a new CD system, and now the side lights, the headlights and instrument lights don't work. Interestingly the full beam works when you use the 'flash' . Also, please confirm there are only 2 fuse boxes on a Zed. One under the bonnet and one near the accelerator? Help please :bow:

Has anyone on here experienced any problems with mapping these? Do you know of any repeated issues with the unit? Just a survey out of curiosity.

Hello all, I'm thinking of taking the wife and drive down to Spain over the Christmas break for a change in scenery, maybe go by Nice as well. It could be around 2,500miles over 3 weeks. What would reasonable service be before going for such a trip? I just bought the car a few weeks ago, with no service history. J-plate twin turbo, 70k miles (import). I've flushed and changed oil+filter, and am getting the Apexi induction kit. I've also changed fuel filter and radiator cap, and had the radiator flushed. I'm changing the cam belts next week, but had not planned to change thermostat or do other things at the same time, unless something is found to be worn …

Spotted by my dad along Welford Road (Leicester) about 4pm today (Weds) heading towards wigston/oadby.

I want to disable my Hicas. How do i do it. I hear u can get a solid bar that replaces the power steering rack and can i then just blank off the pipes?? Help please!!

Recently got myself an underdrive pulley. The guy has given me the following belt sizes for 'gates' belts: Alternator/waterpump is k040390 air con is K040365 power steering is K030350 or K030340 Any idea where i can get these? Pretty useless having a pulley and no belts. Cheers Scott

done a search but got a few questions on things i couldnt find. I have a TT plenum which i plan to polish and fit to my NA. Are the TT and NA plenums DEFINATELY the same? Dont wanna swap them and find loads of unused holes etc.. I looked at Andy's guide, will the procedure be the same for the NA? Ignoring the obvious bits? Is there anything to take into account for the NA that aint on the TT? Where's the best place to buy the new gaskets, and PCV valves/hoses etc? Is this gonna be a horrible horrible job? Anyone near by wanna do it for me? :D Cheers Scott

Does anyone know if toyota supra wheels fit ZX ? Only ive been offered some 19 inch Volks racing rims - 19 X 9.5 rear and 19 X 8.5 fronts at a very cheap price and i need to know fitment cheers - Mike

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.