General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm looking for a good mechanic/garage to carry out some maintenance on my Z. Can anyone recommend one near Middlesbrough, preferably someone you've used and who doesn't cost the earth :) Cheers Jonno. 1990 Import Z32 TT Auto.

Ok seems like i have a buyer but i'm a little nervous about this,can't really see any problem so long as the cheque clears any help to put my mind at risk would be appreciated. Not a bad price for a 92 non turbo 53k miles though!!!! I've had two e-mails so far......... Hello, My name is Mr. Shane Davis am glad to buy car from you and i want you to tell the price of this car ( 1992 NISSAN 300 ZX Non Turbo ) and dont bother about the shippment i will contact my shipper to come and picked it up. i will be expecting the reply from you soonest. Regards, Shane. Hello, Thanks for the response,i will issue you a cheque because one o…

All, I have a problem with irratic tickover. The car is generally great but occasionally, it sits just under 2000rpm when idling. If I turn the heater off it drops to about 1600. All the rest of the time it sits at about 800 perfectly. Strange one. I can't seem to put my finger on whether it's the weather or not. Am now keeping log ! Any ideas? Thanks, Ice

Why do drivers of German cars think they are fast?? I got cut up by a w@nker in a CLK320 the other day whilst in the Corsa, so imagine my glee when I saw the same w@nker tailgating me yesterday whilst in the Zed. I stuck to 30 through Hillingdon - schools, crossings etc. but he was itching to pass. He stopped behind me at a red light, then changed his mind and pulled next to me in the l/h lane, hoping to take me at the lights:rolleyes: He didn't:D Not by a long way:D He followed me onto the A40 west and tried to cut in front on the slip road. I accelerated gently enough to let him think he had a chance, but not to let him pass. When I saw the A40 was…

My z is currently running a 14psi boost upgrade, but was modified (before I bought it) using bleed jets and a fuel cut defencer. I want to sort this out with a good electronic boost control. I'm thinking of buying one of these along with some other bits from the US, but who would you reccomend to get to fit it and set it up? Also, I was told that with a car with 130,000miles, I should upgrade the fuel pump if I'm running more than stock boost. What do you think? Thanks for your input!

Anyone got a set of english instructions for the Profec E01 external signal harness. Or even tell me which colours are which signal? Cheers

Anyone out there got a TEIN Flex suspension kit on their z? If so what do you thnik of it? And better still, is anyone using the electronic adjustment add-on? Just looking at importing a kit from the US and taking advantage of the old £/$ at the mo.!

Evening All Decided to have a spend on my Z. It has some corrosion damage to the rear panel (under the bumper) where it has had a crappy wing replacement and the moisture has got to it, and also a bit of rust underneath where someone has been careless jacking it up and the water has gotten under the paint around the jacking points. My local bodyshop, while they are competent, don't seem interested in doing anything more than a "We'll slap some paint over it and slow the rust down for a year or so..." as they say "It's an old car and isn't worth it!" :cry: As I am about to spend a couple of grand on suspension and brakes, plus electronic boost control, that ain't good…

hi any one ever used these is that a good price ?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33693&item=2453938598 steve

I've got 3 Zed'S and they wont stop going O.K. Checked the PTU,throttle bodies, temp sensor and T.P.S. and they are all O.K. What can I do to break them?

Can anyone help me, i am trying to find some new 18 inch five spoke wheels which fit my 300zx tt 94 import. i've spoken to lots of different wheel companys and they cannot tell me a definate yes weather they will fit due to the wheel not clearing the brake caliper. It has turned in to a nightmare. My budget is up to £1000 for wheels and tyres. if anyone has wheels like these on there car could you tell me the make and model and where they came from. thanks.

http://www.genxmuscle.com/store.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=gx&Product_Code=341151 Anyone use these??? Are they any good compared to stock Thankz

hi everyone, I only way I can describe this is when on boost at about 3000/4000 revs accelerating, there sound to be (now and agian) a rattle coming from the passenger side turbo or around there, does any one know what this could be? cheers JIM.

I've heared that on the jap-spec cars there is a warning alarm when you go over a certain speed - is this correct? Is it the same as the tone you hear when you leave the headlighs on? Reason I ask - I haven't got that on my car, but recently, especially when I rag the car a bit when it's wet, it starts to beep at me with the headlight warning tone (at between 30 and 60 mph). It's intermittent (once a week if that), and only beeps for about 10 seconds each time. Is this the speed warning tone? If so, I'll disconnect it. Any ideas guys? Also, the car's a `90 jap spec - it has a warning beep on the reverse gear too (different tone to the one outlined above) Is that stan…

Why I shouldnt rip out 25-30 kg's worth of air con while the engines out - to improve airflow to the engine and reduce weight. I mean, if it gets that hot in the summer I can just take the bloomin roof of!

Anybody done this??? Think i need to change clutch master cylinder is this a DIY job, have looked on forums but cant find much info or is it something that needs to be done by garage??? any help guides on what is involved would be really good thanks darren

Will the standard clutch hold up to about 380-400 bhp? I got manual gearbox 14.5 psi boost JWT ECU Decatted stainless straight through HKS Super Power flow induction kit Should that give me round about the 380ish mark? Will my clutch hold out?

I'm getting steam coming from the area by the brake master cylinder - does anyone know what little buggers of water pipes are in that area? And what type of job is it to get at them? I can hear the pressure escaping but its too dark yet to see whats down there as I havent got my torch! Thanks.

hi lads bought a z32 a couple of months ago (93 TT UK) and been browsing your posts for the past few weeks. (too shy to post) Ive done a searce and nobody seems to b mentioning which GRADE of oil they use or is recommended?? I bought some 5/30 Castrol Magnetic at the weekend but later on realised that on my last car had to replace the turbo due to using thinner oil. My mechanic said that the 5/30s thinner oil had washed up the deposits in the engine and this caused the turbo to be danaged (£580 full recon unit) :eek: thinking about taking it back and swapping for 10/40s magnetic plenty of time as waiting for the rest of the parts to arrive that I ordered…

The Greddy Profec B-spec II is a small and relatively inexpensive boost controller and can be bought for as little as US$300. I bought mine from Boost Solutions when they were on special for US$299. The unit is either black or blue in colour and is about 8cm wide, 8cm deep and 2cm high. This small size allows the unit to be conveniently fitted almost anywhere. On the left of the unit are two small chrome push buttons one above the other. The top button switches between two presets and by holding the button in for two seconds turns the unit off (or on). The lower button (mode) cycles through the configuration screens. In the centre is the LCD display screen and on the…

I have done a search on previous posts but did not learn much from it. Does anyone know where I can get this system I have tried ESS-Racing but he is not making them anymore(he said that he has not got time anymore). If anyone has it fitted to their car could you tell me what you think of it. Regards Mark

My Fairlady TT is running erratically .The engine nearly stalls then recovers alternately. I have just fitted a new rad ,new heater matrix and a second hand airflow sensor .The car is undrivable and i live in the outback here in Pwllheli.All the garages are stumped.Could anybody tell me what the pinouts are and their readings of the ECU.Any help would be much appreciated Ted Rogowski

Hi , Any of you guys wanna Swap your Z's for my Skyline ?. Its a Skyline GTS-T (Turbo) . Fantastic condition inside and out . 50k . Its on a L plate ? I paid £6500 only 3-4 months ago It really is faultless. I want a Twin Turbo . Manual or Auto ? Anybody intrested ? Email me i could send some pics. CHEERS DARREN darren.phillips1@btinternet.com

does any one know of conversion kit for a 300zx that u can install rear skyline lights to it..?

hi there, i've just become the proud owner of a 94 uk zx; something I have been dreaming of for many years. In general I have been driving round with a big stupid grin on my face for about seven weeks now. In fact to only thing to wipe the smile away, is the lack of in-car heat at 5.30 in the morning; can anyone let me know if this is a common thing with the 300zx, or should I be looking to get it sorted. cheers Nigel