General Discussions - 300ZX Related

It's probably because the cig lighter is as old as the car but it takes ages for it to warm up, the lighter has to be held down to heat up, and it cant even light a rizler paper. Is this because the whole thing is stuffed or is this a common problem that has a simple fix?

lads i need your help looking at my car today i noticed that there was not as much legroom on the passenger side as there was on the drivers so i lifted the carpet and found velcro connectors fixed to a wooden panel whth 4 small bolts securing it to the floor/bulkhead. oh no i thought ive been shafted:cry: as i imagened the damage or bodges it must be covering. out came the socket set and as i removed the panel to my surprise there was this big box thingy with dozens of wires comming out of it. there was a dial on the side with jap writeing on the side and it said impul racing impul high power control unit z32m 1031 whats it all about lads any ideas?

Hi me again, My toy is making a whining noise from the gearbox! Its not that loud but is annoying, it stops when I press the clutch in but is there the rest of the time. Is it a box problem or a clutch problem and how can I cure it! Before anyone says it I've already tried turning the music up but it doesnt go away it just hides. Also when I bought the car the guy said he had fitted a new clutch 1000 miles ago but when I floor it instead of the wheels spinning its the clutch that spins is this normal and do I need a stronger spinged clutch to overcome this. Its a bit of a pain when trying to get a good time at Crail raceway. Best time so…

Can anyone tell me if the standard brake disks on the Zed are hardened or not? If not im going to get mine grooved in the toolroom at work!!:dance:

Hello everyone I know this question has been asked 100s of times but carnt find the threds? if you fit aftermarket venting dump valves, how do they work on an auto, I mean when do they make the loud dump nosie, is it on every gear change or on lift off? many thanks everyone. JIM.

hello everyone, jap tt import, are the drivers and passenger window switchs supposed to light up? thanks JIM.

Are conzults just for twin turbos ? Just wondered what exactly they tell you, and is it worth looking at buying one for my zed?!? Im not really clued up on engines etc but im learning slowly!

Anyone know the part Nos for the two heater matrix hoses at the back of the engine? I only need the one that comes out of the bulkhead lowest! It seems to have been cut by the jubilee clip as the hose enters the back of the engine. Or what do I ask for! as the two of them are sods to change they are £14.50 each but I dont need both! Can any one help if this makes sense?

Thats the sound my front offside wheel makes when going round a right hand corner. :rolleyes: I hit a kerb at low speed a couple of weeks back, thought I had got away without damaging my baby but it seems something has broken/come loose. Could this be the CV boot/joint?. Thanks

Anyone tell me why some days I have a clock and some days I don't? Is there a dickie connection down there under the centre console or might there be another cause? :confused:

Can anyone tell me if a twin turbo manual box is different to a non turbo manual box. If so, what are the differences. Thanks in advance AndyZ

Can anybody tell me what turbo's a 89 jap import should have on as standard. Had car over the pit today and the only ID I can see on them is Garrett 189. No other numbers are visable. Are these the standard turbo's or have they been changed ? Regards Kevin

Can you tell me where the fuse for the lighter is hiding as I blew the fuse and need to replace it. It may sound stupid but I just got the car.

Have fitted a set of Denso Iridiums to my car last Thursday night - So far have been very pleased with them and have had no side effects. Just in case anyone wonders if they work......They are IK20's I have a stock setup. And I left the gap untouched at 0.44 mm as out of the box and straight into the car. Probly coz they are new plugs V's old but I get more boost now. Will report if fuel consumption is anyt better if that appears to be the case. :dance:

Are they the same? Or not?

Im after a clutch for my 300zx and ive been offered: Organic - GBP450 S Metal - GBP480 R Metal - GBP470 All single plate! Could you tell me which one would best suit a N/A J reg as yet not really modified car Cheers - Mike

How much BHP improvement will I see fitting a better exhaust than stock to my NA? If that was the ONLY thing I did. I do not want a massive loud rude exhaust. I like four exit, just a bit bigger- not HUGE (and not too loud). Anyone recommend one?

I pretty much know what each of the connectors under the bonnet are now with the exception of these two. Any ideas ?

Hi, Just want to know if my 1990 TT on its way from Japn as we speak has electric seats as standard or was it not untill 1991 that this was the case? Thanks, Justin:)

Started getting a metal on metal squeak today on the way home from work, noticed i only got it on hard acceleration, ie on boost, i had visions in my mind of the blades of the turbo scraping on their housings and me having to part with over a grand and be zedless for a while. After searching the engine bay for boost leaks etc, panic was setting in, then the obvious occured. Lookes at the Near side wheel and the brake pad indicator was touching the disc, bent it back tested, noise gone, phew!!!!:D So now i got to get a set of pads instead of a set of tubs!!!!

I used to put a bottle of this in my escort every now and again. It might have been my imagination but it did seem to make it idle more smoothly. Don't know if it had any real beneficial effect. Would you put it in your zed or is it just a medicine show bottle?

I was driving today car was fine then it started to drive like it was running on 4/5 cilinders, i done a diadnostic test and im comming up with a code 34. what next?:eek:

Can anyone help me? i have rececently purchased a 300zxtt, and as much as i love it, the auto gearbox is annoying me. I would like to convert it to manual and would like any advice from anyone who has done it, also any parts for sale would be appreciated too. for reference its a1990, jap import. I am also on the lookout for a set of 18 inch alloys aswell:confused

hi i have just bought a 300zx twin t h reg and my auto box is playing up the car drives fine but it does not want to go into 3rd and 4th gaer in my auto box but first and second are fine it stays in second and does not even change to 3rd or 4th shall i do a auto box diagnostic check or what please guys help me

I dont know if Peter has already posted on here. but here goes. We've starting putting together a much improved website for PPS. The website is now starting to take shape, and now has the added feature of having its own forum. If you'd like to pop along, and pose all your bodywork queries to Peter on the forum, then we'd be grateful. If you've previously had work done on your 300 by Peter, I'd be grateful if you could supply details to webmaster@modifiedatpps.co.uk so I can add these details to the website, as you can understand, Peter has alot of information to supply to me already, and I'd like to take abit of work from him. Please direct any comments tow…