General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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

:slap: What I'm planning on doing as well as fitting an eliminator bar is junking all the Hicas parts and fitting a new cooler. :cool: At the moment it looks like from the Hicas solenoid comes a pipe to a small pissy cooler on the front crossmember (in front the engine oil cooler) then a return back to tank. The way I see it is there are 2 options: 1. Use the hicas part of the pump to supply a new cooler then use the existing return to tank pipe as the return. This way there is no need to get an NA pump and other bits required.. OR :slap: 2. Gut the rear of the pump and blank it off, then use the line from the power steering rack throug…

ok, im pretty sure my prop shaft centre bearing needs replaced. There is a vibration from under the car which seems to be at its worst just below 3000rpm. It dissapears when i put the clutch down, so i assume its the prop shaft. So, how do i go about replacing the centre bearing? Where can i get one? Is it sensible to buy a second hand one? Would appreciate as much help as poss as i really dont know much about it. Cheers

Just bought some wheels of a lad in St Helens with a red Z while we outside looking at each other Z,a bloke stop to ask for some advice how had just bought one who lives in Wigan (someone has to ).Later that day a dark one followed me down haydock lane,and this morning the wife seen a sliver one in washway lane in St helens

Has anybody else had problems with the fiddly little clips that attatch the wiper motor to the bars that move the Wiper arms? It was my fault they origionally broke (didn't think to free the blades in thick ice) :rolleyes: but now the b*ggers won't work. On a related note, is any body else having trouble getting bits from Nissan (i.e. the little clips)? There seems to be a bit of bother getting stuff, and this is even though I know both a Mechanic and the Service Manager at the local dealership very well. Oh well, gives me an excuse to go to the pub. :duffer:

what is it about skylines,scoobys,evos etc that leaves the 300zx in the dark???coz theres always talk about the cars mentioned above ie..when do car talk shows never mention the z ,drag racing events rarely mentions the z.even drifting events dont host many zs why is this are we to good for these events or not good enough.The main reason i got my z was that mr&mrs jones over the road have a subaru and i wanted a bit of personality ,have i missed all these car reviews on are car or am i right.Anyway the roof comes off and theres a v6 engine and two turbos under the bonnet so sod emm please shed some light im quite new to this site so post some opinions right here on wh…

have you junked the electric fan that was for the condensor as well or left it on :rolleyes: I was gonna leave it off 'cos I thought it was mainly for the condensor cooling during very hot conditions, I've never heard mine come on even in summer.. :) your thought's please :)

Unfortunately, as of this afternoon my passenger door does not want to open from the inside. Opens fine from outside & locks OK, so I'm thinking there is a cable of some sort which has come off or broken. Is there a cable inside connecting handle to lock, and if so how easy is it to get to? Cheers.

Wise or Not - if engine is running is it ok to put into N and Tow?

After nearly 6 years, I'm ready for a change and seriously considering selliing my Z for a 2000 tuscan. As some of you will know I've been around here a while (since 98 I think..on the old forum). My car is quite an early one (89), but is pretty mint. pearl yellow, 17" yoko avs alloys, stainless system and apart from that pretty standard. milage is about 75K (once adjusted since first 60 was in Km). It's been pretty reliable over that time. Nothing major. Latest thing being a faulty temp sensor. It had a new clutch and 4 new tyres last year. It's had new water pipes, new radiator and new water pump. I've always had it well serviced, first 3 yea…

I've had my Zed nearly 3 months, still havent seen another while I 've been driving it. Today at 1630, saw white Zed G593YMG actually in Trowbridge! Pity I was driving the AX diesel!!!!!!!

Folks, When I start my TT from cold, on a coldish day, I've noticed that I get quite a lot more condensation coming out of the offside exhaust pipes than the nearside ones. The engine sounds fine and it seems to be as strong as ever. There's no significant blowing from the zorst. There's no blue smoke and the condensation fumes go away after a bit. Should I be worried? Any ideas what might be wrong? Let me know what you think, Russ.

Can anyone put me in touch with a good Z mechanic who is close to either Reading or Slough. I have one small job to do and need a few other things checking out.

I currently have the exhaust system off my zed t/t. Would it be worthwhile removing the, cats and if so, what gains, if any would be achieved. :dance:

I'm getting my diff front oil seal replaced, but the chap says I need my Pinion flange, or propshaft flange (?) replaced. Nissan UK can't get any until 21st April! Which means nearly a month Zedless :cry: 1) What is it ? 2) Anyone tell me a part no for a 1991 UK Manual? 3) Where can I get one at shorter notice than that? Cheers, Matt.

I'm looking for a stage two JWT chip for when I have my engine rebuilt and Hybeadised tubs fitted. Will be doing the other bits too, injectors, pistons, conrods, manifolds, Rad, intercoolers, New wiring harness etc. I've already mortgaged my sole with the Devil to pay for it.

switched the car on this morning to park it on the curb so the alarm fitters could work on it and there was a quite loud ticking from the engine bay. these things always seem to magically happen overnight cos i took it out yesterday night n it was running fine! the ticking speeds up as the revs increase but when i lift the bonnet i cant make out where its coming from cos th engine is louder than the ticking. took it to the bank and it kinda quietens down after a bit of a drive but il have to check again later to make sure. any ideas? yaseen