General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all, Just having a bash at replacing shocks and springs - problem is I can't get the old shocks off. The bottom bolt through the clevis is unmoveable. Is the nut on the other side a captive nut or does it need removing before the bolt can be withdrawn? It seems impossible to get a socket on it anyway... Advice mucho appreciatedo RobH(o)

Sorry to bother you big man, but you were particularly helpful when I had the 5 cylinder issues and you happened to mention something re: valves. Basically, I cleaned the connector on the injector, I didn't remove all the green but I though it would be sufficient to at least get a contact. I checked to hear for the clicking with the screwdriver trick and it was definitely A-OK. But still not firing on number 5. Anyway went up to the factors and purchased some STP injector cleaner, dumped it in the tank with a full tank of Optimax and went for about a 30 mile run - fairly hard. Came home and it was sweet as a nut, I let it idle for a bit and it never misse…

I know where this is gonna lead but I'll post it none the less for now :rolleyes: Dyno chart from a Z32 running PE1420s at 23psi - check out how it holds around peak power for a good chunk of the rev range :D This is where its at :D CheerZ, Andy

the handling on my Z is pretty awfull, not that I have had much to compair it to, (other Z's) but I feel it could be a lot firmer. It seems to drift round corners and the handling feels rerally soft if you get what I mean. How much will it cost me for new shocks, springs and anything else that may need replacing?. I am talking stock replacement.... Cheers.

Right, as per the other thread, I have contacted Mr G and he is lending me his clutch hose to have copied, as a gauge, who is interested in having one?

driver seat adjustment has stop workin...on the forwrd and backward adjustment. All the other adjusments work fine...has any one had this prob..or can any one help..... can only just reach the pedals... :confused:

seen lots of Zeds about in essex, but someones got one down my road, (few months back) in basildon...(dont wana say where exactly obviously) its white, import i think....TT not too sure anyone? :hyper: my pulsar lives down that road too, u should know who u r :cool:

Hi all I got my ZX back fromt he garage after the 72K service today. The technician didn't replace the auto-box oil as he didn't have the gearbox sump gasket. I thought UK cars had a drain plug on the auto trans, but he said there defo wasn't one..... :confused: Any thoughts? Richard :smw:

Hi all, my 1990 N/A has developed a fault where when overdrive is switched on and I am cruising along, if I lift off the gas the revs go down to an idle almost immediately, then if I accelerate again the revs build back up to normal, this doesnt happen with the overdrive off, any ideas? I have spoke to Raydetinu who had a similar fault so I am pretty sure it is electrical but anyone else know of, or experienced this that could give me some more info to work on? thanks, Richard.

Now just got to build the buggers. Will post some results when it's done, sure Leigh will too. :D

I've had excellent advice reference removing the gearbox (auto ) but im having problems getting to the top bell housing bolts :confused: Any ideas :confused: cheers :hyper:

I need to get some rims for my car and you know the script you ring up your local tunning super store or the various adverts for wheels , tell them you have a 300zx and all you get is mmmmmmm oooooooo eeeerrrrrr no mate dont do nowt for that car but 1 wheel shop said diablos will fit and 1 said they wont so any of you guys know and before you say diablos look a bit gay my money tree aint grown a shoot yet! and i need to get this thing on the road.

my central locking isnt working on my zed :( does anyone know if there is a fuse ,relay ,or control unit that could be at fault thanks

Well in Edgmond actually Anyone here?

Are original nissans the way to go or should I just go for some aftermarket jobbies like EBC etc which ones are pretty good? Thanks

Cherry red pearl TT, private plate, heading north on the A1, then across the M62, then into Blackpool, this Friday (coming) :D Well that'll be me then :D if it makes it :nelson: 'kin hope so :confused: Wave, flash or honk if you see me........................... and knowing me, I'll probably be totally oblivious to everyone else on the road ;) and ignor you! :rofl: :rofl: Hope the suns out this weekend as well :cool:

Drove past a car sales plot on monday, in Calow, Chesterfield. Seen a red ZX on a G-Plate, Twin Turbo, Full Leather, the guy was just buying it.

Any thoughts/opinions/experiences on using Slick 50 in a Zed, both in the engine (N/A) and gearbox (auto) ??? What would be the recommendation on the best oil to use??? (4 days and counting until Planet Z arrives at this location)

Had a weird steering problem on the 300 the other day. It's been feeling light and like it's not connected to the wheels for the first 15-20 miles of driving for a while now but I was driving her the other day and until a certain amount of lock (at over about 40mph) it went really heavy. But if I was turning a tightish corner it was really heavy then all of a sudden it went light and the steering jerked because I was pulling on it so much so I had to correct. In towns it doesn't seem to happen at all. What do we think this problem is? U.J? Speed sensitivity sensor? Rack? Fluid? Any help would of course be appreciated. Cheers Ivan

hi all i was thinking of putting my new gauges (4) in the glove box, not on the inside but on the ouside (above lock) how difficult would this be to route all the hoses and wires there (mechanical ones!) cheers Jim

Kitted up and had a nice looking spoiler Getting common in morecambe every other cars a bloody zed :p Kirbz

Just been looking on the thai 300zx club web site and come across a little 'how to' get new look headlights. I know there is better ways of doing this but at a cost of around 0p is this a good idea. Will it result in leaky headlights? Will it look crap? Suggestions please.... http://www.thai300zx.com/tech/DIY3_New_Lamp.html

Does anyone know what torque these should be tightened to? Also is loctite needed? Thanks Dave

my car as just started to blow white smoke it was running on 15psi of boost and had cat bypass pipes fitted not long ago ive cheaked the oil and water and no signs of headgasket prob dose it sound like the turbos?? (whats the best way of cheaking) could it be anything else less pricey? it its turbos what are the best options and ruff prices? steve

anyone know what wheels these are or where i could get them from?