General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Andy can u please check your email, trying to get in touch many thanks from mail@michaelgodwin.com

HI all , I was directed here form SWCC car club as I have purchased a 300zx Convertable 3.0ltr non trbo Auto . Now 1stly I hate autos and non turbos well frankly is no good so I am modifying it as much as poss, looking for guidance and help in regards to the follwoing mods that I am undertaking. Auto to manual conversion (bought all the stuff ) Lowerng compresion on engine and adding twin turbos. Aluminiam Fly wheel , NOS 11lb Botttle twin injection 25 bhp with controler Uprated cross drilled brakes with SS Piping 18 inch rims ACT 550LB performance clutch Diridium Plugs HKS Cool Induction kit. leather reupholster kit (not that this makes any diff to …

I am going to get the auto box oil changed but i am unsure how much oil it will take. How much does it usually cost for the oil? As nissan quoted £180 to do the whole job does this sound expensive :confused: Cheers Eddie

I have just been doing a search on aircon, etc. Found loads of good tips, but I did not know about a fan in the roof. I have not heard mine at all, if it has seized up, what are the consequences? Does the car really need it? Thanks John

Hi all I've fitted US spec front fogs to my UK car, no probs there. I've got the relay with wiring instructions and a nice small switch..... The problem I have is finding a way of running the switch wire inside the car from the engine compartment.... Where do you start as there are very few places that cables go through the bulkhead and they are damn hard to get to? Also where's the best place to locate the switch? I got fed-up looking yesterday so I bought a remote control system for £30 :rolleyes: - no need to cut/drill/route etc :o But I could return this if I can use the relay kit. Thanks Richard :cool:

Near Junc 11 On The M6, Black ,spoiler On Back ??????last Night About 730 Pm

My aircon works fine, not icy cold, but eventually cools the car. I was wondering if anyone knows someone who can put the original R12 freon in, I know its banned, but someone may have some left. From what Im told, the new stuff just isnt as good. Its the same problem with fridge freezers too. John

I currently run a N/A 92 import, I am looking to buy a Twin Turbo 94 ish (with no engine mods), between 5k - 7k If anyone could give me any tips on what to look out for so I don't get landed with a lemon I would be grateful. LOCKY :bow:

Hi- Please can someone help?! I have a Jap TT which has a chip and a few mods. I think the chip was fitted in Japan. I don't know what the spec is. Is it possible to have it read/ altered? Thanks Leonard

what a pain in the Arse got some replacement 6X4 speakers 10 mins they'll be fitted :dance: how wrong :( all the rear trim has to come out!! the originals have one black wire and one white wire the new speakers have one large connector and one small connector does it matter which way round i solder them on?

are mechanical or electrical gauges better? cheers Jim

I have spent a few hours looking through the various replies and suggestions, not all of them smart, but none the less answers, and wonder do I remove the cats or not???? If I remove them do I put in a straight throo pipe as a replacement, or put in an other sort of silencer, will it do detrimental harm to the turbo`s, would I be better removing the back boxes instead, or what ??? It is an 89 t/t and pretty bog standard(ish).

Just seen a shine black one in Orrell this afternoon, looked nice for a black one :tongue:

:( just been to out to change the front tyres,and noticed a whining noise after a short run,stood at traffic lights,pulled away and whining noise through each gear 1/cant seem to notice a vacuem leak on the gauge 2/no sign of the dreaded blue smoke at idle 3/and she still pulls hard through the revs also something to point out is that a when i turn engine off,the engine still runs briefly for a sec then shuts off,dident do this before! also theres 52k on the clock not that it really matters they go when they go i guess!what tests can i do to determine whats wrong!im hoping its something less daunting than my tubs please help greg

Keep seeing a Blue K-plate Z in Didcot, usually 7.30am'ish, Going into a trading estate. Anyone on here?

Hi everyone! i got a f reg auto tt. Now the gear seems to be holding for too long sometimes upto 5k then throws the next gear in so that your neck almost snapps! when accelerating hard this doesnt happen! The other problem is when accelerating from 0 i get a funny shudder for about 1/2 seconds then all is well! So please any advice will help lots and bare in mind im new to this motor so details of checking levels etc need explaining! yes im a bit dumb too! Fonzy :dance:

Is any one about to change there Cambelt in the North East can i come and watch (and take some video) we could do a how to for novices like me who want to get dirty with there Zed! :duffer: I need to put a cambelt on mine and need all the help i can get

Is the only problem with the freely downloadable software, the fact that you cant get hold of the leads to connect to pc. Or are there other differences in the software. The reason I ask is I have being talking to the Snap On rep, and the leads are available from them. Regards Kevin

Fitted my smaller lighter pulleythis week from smithy and cannot get enough adjustment on the altenater to stop the belt squeling! this only happens for a few secs on start up any body got a solution [may have to remove adjustable arm and elongate slot] cheers Dave

can anyone telll me where i can pick up a signal for a shift light, as z's don't have coils, i saw some where u can pick it up from the ECU :o

Hi, I have just taken delivery of a secondhand H pipe but I have noticed that one of the pipe openings at the cat end has a smaller inside diameter. It has some sort of insert in it to reduce the diameter. Is this some sort of restrictor. Any one seen this before I am going to get it fitted lata today and I don't know wheter to try and remove it. Cheeers, Deano

Hi Maybe a silly question but how far or what boost should i expect to see on the stock boost gauge on the dash?? Mine appears to move 3/4 and not reach 7. is this normal for a stock TT??? I ask because some days she seems to fly and be very responsive and others she appears to struggle. Also when cold and idleing at say just over 1000 rpm and i touch the throttle the revs drop 2 - 3 hundred before picking up.. any ideas?? Thanks in advance.. Oh one last question.. Who could i take my car to in essex to have it checked over and advice as to what may need to be done to get her in great shape.? 175

does anyone know where you can buy, the chrome gauge pods for the 2'' dials or where to buy the under stereo one? many thanks Jim

Anyone got pics of what lies under the rear spoiler on a tt, I recently got a high spoiler with a centre brake light from a local scrappie. I have seen pics on here somewhere but cant find them after doing a few searches. Cheers John Crisp

Okay - I read the How to install the Greddy Profec B II FAQ Question is.. is it the same for the Profec e-01? Also which pipe do you T into for the boost sensor - the FAQ says this one yet on another install its this one (marked with a green dot) - which is best the one with the Green dot or the one with the Blue dot? Does it make a difference? CheerZ /\/\ark