General Discussions - 300ZX Related

any one know if a HKS twinplate will use the standard release bearing, or if it uses it's own one? Only asking as I'm pulling my twin plate out and replacing it with a stock one, so need to make sure I have everything I need. Thanks, James

Hi Guys I'm just in the process of fitting a pair of Konis up front with std springs. However, I've noticed that the lower spring seat is slightly higher up the shock absorber than that on the one I'm replacing (by about an inch). This will give the spring more pre-load. Has anyone else noticed this with Konis. By the way the shocks I'm replacing are ancient adjustable KYB's which might be different to standard shocks anyway. Cheers Jon

Posted by andy duff It disables the valve to 15% duty to give an increase in the revs for the balance test. Now who is talking ***t disabling the valve will NOT increase rpm its so it cannot interfere with the test. which incidentally WILL not work correctly with the base idle set at 650 rpm it is too low for a valid power test. Jeff TT

On my way back from the Emerald Isle and while parked after a motorway cruise I had steam appear from the back of bonnet edge. I thought it was on fire. Must have been dripping onto the exhausts. I released the radiator cap in a panic and it wasnt boiling up. I topped it up and got several hundred miles home OK. Cant see where the water came from. There must be a hose back there that has a small crack or pinhole that opens up when it gets the heat soak pressure after parking hot. Had visions of it coming back on a AA relay truck and a ferry ride as well. Any advice welcomed

Hi to everyone, I have recently become the proud owner of a J reg 300zx and I love it to bits but being a newbie, I need a little help and advice. I suppose my most concerning problem is that my non turbo automatic transmission engine seems to want to scream its arse off up to around 6000 rpm before it decides to change gear, and then when it does, it often decides to change back down again. This seems abnormal to me, has anyone suffered similar problems or have any idea what may be causing it. It was running lovely until quite recently when I decided to test out the cruise control - was this my downfall? Also and whilst this is not critical, it is very a…

last chance to get your pics in for the 2005 calendar send them to paul.g.carr@blueyonder.co.uk jpg files over 700kb if poss cheers

anybody have a silver zed with a wings west front bumper. just bought one and wondered what it will look like.

Never seen it before only saw it as i passed but was black some nice wheels think it was kitted Was it you??

Ok people, I've just been reading this as I am thinking of putting some in (after a chip of course) http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/PICS/boostJets/boostJets.html So I've just had a look under the bonnet, the right side looks right but the left side seems to have a small pipe coming out if the metal pipe underneath the large intake pipe but this is blocked off with a small piece of metal, any ideas is this right ? :confused:

i've seen this a few time's coming out through castle donington at about 5:30, waved a few time's to :) is it anyone one here?

is there anybody localish that can check my car for boost leaks. im in bristol cheers marcus

Ok, dont beat me up for it but I am thinking about selling the Zed!! :x: I have the chance to get a low milleage Impreza WRX at a price I don't think I can refuse. But I cant really justify having another car without selling the Zed. Hope you guys can help me decide! Its a 1991 NA Auto, pearl paint, leather interior, about 70k miles, totally standard (I have 18" alloys on it but I was planning on putting the standard ones back on). For pics see here... http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=33447 I mentioned to a guys at work that I was thinking about buying a WRX and he offered to buy my car instantly for £3500, what do you guys think? am I…

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Hi I have a 90 TT auto and the problem I am getting is sometimes, well nearly all the time, when I put it into drive, it seems the gearbox wont engage. If I drop it into D2 and pull away thats fine, putting it into D afterwards. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Martin

Can anyone give me some advice, I'm looking at buying a 300ZX but am torn between buying a Non Turbo and TT Model, Is there much of a difference between the 0-60 time of a manual non turbo compared to an auto TT, also the I have seen a non turbo with a man box 1991 spec with about 70k on the clock, are these more reliable then a simular TT model. Also if anyone can give me an idea to the serving costs between the 2, and finally do they have to run on super unleaded if they are jap imports? thanks in advance

at around 6pm ish, by the neon taj mahal in the town centre, caught a climpse as I went up into town

Best looking woman I have ever seen driving a zed :D, doubt if she would be wasting her time coming on here LOL!

Derrr!,anyone know how to get a pic on your sig-remebering I ded fick with puters :rolleyes: Cheers!

Me again! Just been to look at a Jap TT '92 auto. The boost gauge doesnt work. Flicks to the left when the ignition is turned on then with the engines running needle moves to the right then remains there. Is it just a loose connection or a big expensive prob. Its th standard gauge. Other wise, apart from some rust in the engine bay where the suspension is bolted and in the boot near the spare wheel. £4875 for the car, YEAH :hyper: or NAY :nono: Cheers guys

Right then, I'm writing on behalf of my mate who has just got a Z TT import. the only problem he has is the tick over is really low and alittle erratic. Nothing bad but how do we increase the rev's?? Is it just a case of disconnectiong the the throttle sensor (if thats the right sensor( the one on the right TB)) and it will reset itself or do you just adjust the idle screws. P.S He's joining the club next week ;)

Hi, just a simple/thick question. In the fuse box down by the accellerator pedal, is there supposed to be a fuse in every single slot, as i have about 8 missing :eek: Would anyone have a link to a fuse box diagram (pref. not in japanese like the one on my car :rolleyes: )

following on from this thread -sorry for the hijack!! http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=39179 should I maximise the airflow by removing the mesh altogether?? if so how do I protect the I/C's from impact of stones, twigs, and small animals!!

Need some urgent advice please! Took car to local Nissan dealer today with water pouring into car from heater matrix. Was told that in addition to replacing matrix they'd have to change whole aircon system as the old refigerant used on imports was no longer legal (or even available) due to some EU ruling! They reckoned another £500 on top of the cost of the matrix replacement. Anyone else heard of this sort of thing before I part with the best part of a grand?!!! :shock:

Hi Guys I have a Silver Jap Import. I cannot find touch-up paint and laquer kits in the usual places.....Halfords etc. I assume it is because no UK cars were Silver. The colour No. on the Vin Plate is 673. Any help appreciated Martin

Ive noticed that after driving my car for a while the feel of it changes. the only way to eplain would be to say it feels like somebody has put a tight spring on the accelerator. it just feels bogged down. it not going into safty boost and the timing is still spot on as im driving with the conzult plugged in. its recently had a service and all plugs were changed. the fuel filter was also changed. its a TT auto with no 2nd gear at moment, but its 1st that shows up the issue. is this normal or its it summat wrong.