General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi All, This may seem a bit wired but here goes. I recently got hold of my N/A imported ZX and I asked a friend of mine to install a Sony minidisc tuner. After that all electrical hell broke loose!! The main lights would only work on full beam the dash light would not light and to make matters worse the gear was locked in park unless I depressed the little plunger in front. We removed the Sony tuner then spent a day a half locating the fuses that controls the solenoid the releases the lock on the gear. We managed to get the lights functioning ok again. However the storey does not end there. When I put the car in drive it seems to go into third or fourt…

My alloy wheels need to be refurbished. 2 wheels keep slowly losing pressure which is not caused by punctures. I took it to my local tyre place and they said that the alloys are leaking round the rim. The tyres where taken off, the rims cleaned and the tyres resealed back on and they both still leak. Will refurbishing them help fix the problem? I have been told it would, but spending a few hundred on a refurbish is not what I want especially when I am saving up to get new wheels. Any one reckomend a good place to get them done? Stuart

can somebody tell me how to read the gearbox dipstick? might sound daft but its not very clear!! it has a hot square towards the bottom and a chevroned square higher up, if the oil is at the right level which square should it be in?? being at running temp.

weres the ride section gone:confused:

Hi All, just got my wheels (thanks RichardSmith) back from the refurbers and with brand shiny new S-03s. Question is, do you think they're right for these arches? :D - Gio

Eazy mate did you get my pm about what parts i need as i want to get them now save me the hassle of having to run around closer the time to get them. Will i need to get these following parts - idler pulley and tensioner pulley and the silicone gasket listed at the bottom of the page http://www.courtesyparts.com/z32/z32-tbkita1.html Let me know and also about the other query about the paperwork for the job. Cheers mate

I've noticed that there are tons of threads about which is better, manual or auto. But this question isn't quite about that (although its close). The general consensus seems to be that the auto has problems above 400-450 bhp. So what's the weak point? Is it just the torque converter or is there more to it? What needs upgrading to handle more power with the auto box? Oh - and should this be in help and advice or general discussion? :D

Noticed this on both my Z's and was wondering if it's a thing on all of them or just a problem on both mine (unlikely I'd have thought). Basically it's that on first press, the first bit of travel on the brake pedal dosen't do much, but if you release and then press again it's much better. Feels like the knock back that you can get from warped disks where it forces the pads away so you have to pump them back out. My disks are fine and it's a bit worse with R34 callipars, presumably as the pistons are bigger volume so need more fluid moved to contact the disk again? Any ideas?? Was thinking of putting residual pressure valves on the brake lines to hold a few PSI …

hi car judders realy bad under normal braking can only just hold onto the wheel brakes dont look that bad could it be a bush problem? steve :( :(

I know there are probably thousands of posts on this subject but I'm lazy;) So, it's probably about time I changed them (66k miles). Before I go and order everything I've one question: I understand why the valves need replacing but what's the deal with the hoses. Forgive my ignorance, but aren't they just hoses?:confused: Courtesy list the valves as service replacement items but do not mention hoses, hence my confusion:confused: Thanx

Anyone know of any info on fitting 555's and plenum removal etc? Chris.

I am lost with the variety of tailpipes available for the stainless silencer I am having made for my 300. Is there any chance of some pics of different tailpipes on the variety of 300's on the forum, either as a reply to my post or e-mail to tottiegt4@yahoo.com. Ideally I want like a large bore maybee 5 inch tailpipe with the ned folded outwards but any pics appreciated. BTW 120 quid for a stainless silencer I think is quite good. Cheers guys John Crisp

I realise a true sportscar should be manual, but I don't mind either to be honest....and where I live an auto makes life so much easier due to the number of speed bumps that the friggin council insist on putting down...... What are the auto boxes like ? any problems to look out for, anyone ever replaced one ? what kind of price are they if they do go ? Cheers

I've a really irritating clicking coming from the clutch pedal somewhere,tried greasing everything and squirting WD40 everywhere,on closer inspection it seems to be coming from just behind the bulkhead,any idea's how to get rid of it,it's driving me nuts...........so are my squeaky brakes!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone got any advice for which Insurance company to go with once i have my TT Z considering i am 21 nearly 22 and have No NCB.... anyone in a similar sitiuation?

anybody got a working PTU they could swap for mine or fix mine? just need to cut it out of the not-starting equasion!

Hi, On my TT conversion I am in two minds whether to remove the dash to install the clutch boosters or not, I have got a very powerful clutch though? What do you reckon?

Hello :) Tomorrow I'm gonna do loads of connector cleaning, clean my filter, fill up with optimax and a bit of octane booster maybe. In preparation for the hammering my car will take :D Oh and wash it ;) Anything else anyone is going to do? Cheers Pete

I know, I know, I've asked this before... Can you give a link to purchase a DIN panel for 52mm gauges... I'm buying some tomorrow from Jeff. Hopefully you'll see this before I get them!!! Speak soon Cheers Ben

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OK, so I wouldnt normally dream of putting this up here. However, the fact is that a white Shit heap of a metro with nasty bodykit tried it on this morning. Obviously he didnt get very far. But to actually see him look dissappointed that he didnt beat me from the lights beggers belief! He must have thought his baseball cap gave him better acceleration. ;) Some people....

I thought them Honda NSX's jobbies were meant to be Fecking quick.. I had a play with one this evening, I was buzzing after though!! He pulled out from the local honda dealers with trade plates on, there's me waiting for the damn lights to change.lol. He musta been watching in his mirror 'cos I launched off from the lights, so he puts his foot down, caught up with him on this short dual carriage way (I mean private track kinda thing) up to a round-a-bout, then I backed off a little 'til we hit our local raceway, then floored it again, could he keep up??:p Not a sniff:rofl: I reached a resonable pace :D before he gave up :dance: No wonder it's been forsale …

anyone know if the crankshaft from a NA is the same as a TT???:confused: thanks people

Hi Peeps Well my zed is on holiday for a while :( I've heard that there is insurance out there for cars that are off the road?? Does anyone know of any?? Cheers Kirbz

Anyone know where I can get a universal BOV mounting kit???? Looking at some on Ebay and need to know any additional costs... Cheers Ben