General Discussions - 300ZX Related

does anyone know where i can get a set of lowering springs for my zx, its already lowered i think its 35mm i want the rear lower so that the rear wheels sit jst under the arch!!! :confused:

what should a jap import auto tt's oil pressure be on the factory gauge?

Well, i was pretty sure i had to replace my prop shaft centre bearing but i took the car to my friends garage for a quick look. Turned out my exhausts were vibrating against the metal bracket that sits under the exhausts, where they meet in the middle. However, i reckon there should be a couple of rubber hanger thingys a bit further back. But there isnt. Anyone got any pics or a diagram which shows where there should be rubber hangers? Cheers Scott

will these fit a jdm zed? i thought H2 bulbs were required. i could be wrong though, i've seen so many posts on lighting i'm not sure of anything to do with lighting anymore. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2470833224&category=28644

Was just sent this to my website address :- I have recently changed the injector connectors on my 90na z also the temp sensor(ecu) and connector and the 2 connectors for the air (I think) sensors either side of engine (not the lambda) They were corroded, nissan told me the usual £600 wiring loom bullshit! However I located some connectors that fit, if you cut the locator off the sensor/injector or cut a grove in connector. They are from Durite (+44(0)1255 555200 http://www.durite.co.uk) part number : 0-012-71 (juniour jack 2 way connector) £3.02+vat each!!! Hope this could be of help to many z owners Simon Looks like it's wort…

Have had a balance bar chromed but as I was struggling to get my hands on a manual BB, I got an auto BB done with the intension of doing a bit of pipe re-routing until mine was done. However, I noticed a couple of things that put a dampener on the BB swap. Obviously there isn't an extra nipple on the end of the auto BB for the chucky pipe that comes from above the master cylinder. As shown in this pic. So as it is purely a vacuum, my intension was to put a T connector in one of the other pipes and connect it that way. However, this pipe seems like it can take some serious pressure but the pressure clips ain't that good so I was wondering if Nissan had just…

Just spent a few hours on the Z, changing the fuel pipes, a bit of a polish, topping up fluids, replacing a bit of rubbber for silicon and while I was out there I decided to bypass the AIV. Or atleast I think that is what I have done. Please correct me otherwise. John Dixon showed me how to do it on Saturday. Very easy proceedure. All you do is connect the NS FPR to the sticky out thing just on the right side of the plenum. Haven't been out in it yet but started her up and unless its my imagination, she seemed to idle a bit smoother than normal. Maybe it's all in my head but I will update tomorrow after having driven to work.

I have found these 2 clips on my inner wings one on each side. What goes in them? Or what are they for? Cheers Ivan

does anyone no if the panels which are on either side ov the rear seat the panels underneath the side window that is, just wondering if there is any holes behind them thinking ov mounting some speakers there.

On the A12 going up to Gallows corner, had your targa's off same as me! :D

I need some grill to protect my radiator, i need enough to fit to the front and IC side and front pods, all the DIY stores around here sell shitty chicken wire, I need something more robust that looks good, and does't impede airflow too much, o and i don't want to spend the £100 i was quoted for some stuff a few months back. :eek: :eek:

took the car out yesterday on short trip to pick my brother up from college and th weather was really nice, a lot warmer than it has been for ages. after parking up i went out to fix a wobbly passenger mirror and noticed there was a small stream of liquid coming from under the car. had a peek underneath and the leak had definatetly stopped and it looked like it was under the radiator. so popped up the bonnet and saw that the top of the rad were the cap goes was all wet, cap was screwed on. is this supposed to happen? i really dont have the foggiest yaseen ps. fixed th wobbly mirror, the metal plate that the screws went into had cracked apart so just supergl…

HI ALL OTHERS IVE NEARLY GOT IT GOING NEW CAM BELT N WATER PUMP ALTERNATER SHOULD BE HERE NEXT REALL LOOKING FORWARD TO DRIVING IT ,,,,,,,,,,,BUT THE BODGE I DONE ON THE EXHAUST WILL GET IT THROUGH THE MOT AND ITS STILL BLOODY NOISY,I DRIVE A SUPRA TURBO FOR EVERYDAY USE AND ITS SSSOOOOO QUITE I DONT LIKE LOUD LET YOU KNOW IM COMMING OR WHAT WAS THAT NOISE (IM OLD I KNOW) SO I NEED A QUIET SMOOTH EXHAUST NOTE BUT I STILL WANT THE FOUR REAR PIPES WHAT CAN I GET AND FROM WHERE AND HOW MUCH???????? ALSO NEARLY ALL THE ZEDS IVE SEEN ARTE 2+2S MINE JUST GOT 2 SEATS (HA DONT HAVE TO TAKE THE KIDS OUT OR GO TO BLOODY ASDA IN IT) WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT IT (IVE ALWAYS LIKE T…

It seems that the simple solution would be to just route a piece of SS directly from the MC to SC, anyone disagree?

Basically removing guide, tried TT net turfed up some rubbish. I undid and removed every ******* thing on the car, but would it budge? would it fook, any obvious stuff like some big bolts on the underside or something? cause it was not moving for anyone?? me

why do i have to use i key to get in to my car and another to start it?? :confused:

Now that you lot have reassured me the goose honk issue is nothing serious, I can confirm it's due to an after market induction kit, a sodding great mushroom of a thing with HKS written on it. Lads at work :rofl: when I told them about goose honk! It looks a bit dirty so I was thinking about changing the element. I serched the forums to see if it was a wet or dry filter and to be honest I still don't know. I did read that it was "apparently a good filter" and someone commented on "all of the bad reviews of the HKS" compared with an Apex-i one. :confused: I know the issue about the AFM and oiled filters. So, is it a dry filter? If so can I clean it an…

I am fitting some Phillips HID headlights. Have also taken out the headlight units with a view to either cleaning inside or going the 'bacofoil' route. I already have some chrome material so that is probably the way I'm going however, do I just re-chrome the existing shiny bits or some of the other stuff too. I intend to make a start tomorrow so any advice would be welcome.

As most of the Z's for sale are autos how easy would it be to change the gearbox to a manual. I knw the turbos are different sizes but is there any other differences. Really couldn't live with an auto.

Hi Guys, Today i've tried to remove my original eprom chip to fit a socket, all the solder appears to be out but the chip is still very tight, i'm just wondering if there is any glue or whatever under it, i don't want to risk doing any damage so i thought it best to ask before getting a crowbar under it :D Baz

Afternoon Di, followed you in a mates Fiat Coupe an hour ago, bet you wondered why we were flashing you :D;) Looking good :cool: Pete

Bit of a strange one this. After putting more fuel into the Z it all ways seems quicker for a little while. (No witty comments please guys :tongue: ) I thought I was going a touch crazy but I have asked my friend to sit in the car after re fueling a couple of times and he has deffo noticed the difference?... Wierd or are we both going nuts?.

a mate of mine has a Calibra Turbo, what he did is take the cats off, break the meshing in the cat and put it back on, this has made the car quicker and not louder. Would the same work for a TT zed????

Been searching the threads and lots of info but........ I have used Optimax on my Import non turbo which was was good but as i have a twin turbo and it's a UK should i use regular unleaded as on the car is says use 95 RON which is regular. Also when the car was almost empty on Optimax it didn't seem to have much power.........soon as i filled it up with regular and put my foot down suddnely there was more power????

In a previous thread I was told the easiest was to get rid of the smoke at idle after decat was...put the cats back! 1, Has anyone done this and had it cure the smoke? 2, Is there no alternative? As the only silencers are right at the back, has anyone fitted any in place of the cats and if so does it/will it give enough back pressure to cure the smoke? Is there anything else you can do to the exhaust to cure it? A friend talked about "cones" that motor bikes have that gives back pressure, but my thoughts are it would prob be more restrictive than the cats. See my cr@p pic for his idea.. http://rides.300zx.co.uk/rides/2445/restrictor.jpg