General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Went to check my air filter to see if it needed replacement, it turned out to be a K & N 'Cone' type filter. Does this type ever need replacement ? or do you clean them, if so, how ? Would I be better off with the stock filter ? Thanks John

Hi, Has anybody ever used or heard any reports about Response Auto,s in Stalybridge? Seem to be one of only a handfull that have diag stuff for jap imports.Just thinkin of usin them and wondered if any of you guys had ever encountered them before? http://www.responseautos.com

Help needed please! Just finished fitting a set of 550cc injectors and a jwt ecu for them. Trouble is the ecu seems to be chucking out too much fuel. Firsty of all she ran but like cr@p. Next she seems to lock up, this started getting me worried - did I drop a bolt somewhere in the engine? Next she just would not turn over.Bt after a bit of investigating I have realised that if I remove the fuel pump fuse she'll turn over fine obviously not sparking, so my conclusion is it must be flooding so much that the engine is locking. Feasable? Does the timing on the cas need setting up any different to what it was before because she don't want to go! :(

Hello, My zed has been up and running over the past week new clutch and flywheel and is running well. Well apart from when I turn the inginition barrell and remove the key the engine keeps running. Yes I have a turbo timer but when it switches off the electrics all die but the engine is still running ? Any ideas appreciated ?

I've got a collection of pics of my car now and i was thinking of setting up a ride page. How do i do it cos my brain hurts at the moment and i can't work it out! Thanks......

Howdy-dudeys! I've got a short-wheelbase TT and am thinking that it would be rather nice to release those extra horses tied up in the cats! My question is, who out there has done this? Have you had any problems, e.g. with emissions in the m.o.t.? Is this a simple enough operation that any, ahh...hem, monkey exhaust outlet can do, or is it best to take it to someone who has experience with this kinda thing? Cheers! P.s. And just what is everyone doing out there on the net at this time of night??!! Surely there's some bar out there calling your name?! I'm stuck at work till 11.30 - that's my excuse!! And I'll stick with…

suppose this should be in the wanted section, but is needed because someone needs HELP, so therfore it should be in here too. Anyways, ADAMR needs an ecu , his is duff and as he doesnt have access to this place till he gets to work tomorrow i'll put this post up to start the ball rolling. Basically he's after a manual ecu from a g/h (cant remember which)reg twin tubo. Anyone got one lying around. OH by the way his car is black so obviously it will be the slower version of the ecu that hes after.

Just got the above from San Diego. Looks a well made bit of kit! Just need the exhaust and chip now. Mark

I went to test the tps today ( had probs with hesitating) I couldnt get the reading I while car was running or not with my volt meter, so i marked it up and moved it. AAARRRRRR when i put it back to the place where it was it idles at 2000 rpm and the only way i can get it down is to swivel it totaly the other way. Is it knackerd or am I not doing it wright? Jim.:( :confused: :(

hi. i am thinking of getting some parts from courtsey nissan as they are very cheap. do i need to worry about any other costs? i have never bought anything from abroad and have heard about all the ridiculous taxes that may be put on to purchases. could someone give me more info on what to look out for and possible charges etc. cheers rav p.s. if i didnt to for a sh!t behind closed doors and with the light off i wouldnt be suprised if i got taxed for everything that came out of my arse.

Some bast*%d has gone down my driver side with a key last night and gone right through my black paintwork. I've been told that black is the hardest colour to match so does this mean a complete respray or do you guys know better.

Hi, Can anyone tell me wher 300zx.org has gone ? I keep getting a " no site at this address " message. If not does anyone know the size of the crush washer on the sump drain plug ? 92 TT fairlady z. Many thanks, Phil.

does anybody know how to remove rear seats!! i need to get 2 abs ecu cheers Dave

Hi guys, i've found a supplyer that will do a discount on EPROM Programer kit's that you build yourself, the kits will program the chip in the zed's ecu no probs. If your interested thrn just leave a post here if we get enough people we may gat a very very good deal the kits at the moment are about 70 euros, with out the discount. I'll even build the kit for you for an extra £15, that covers the time ans solder etc, i'll even possibly fit it all in a case for £25. Thanks People Mathew

Can anyone help??! I seem to be getting a rattle from the top of the engine. It seems to come and go. When it occurs if i turn the engine off and restart it a few minutes later it seems go. I have tried changing the oil and using a thicker oil. After changing the oil the rattle noise did not occur for a couple of weeks. I am thinking that it may be Tappets or a sticky valve? Has anyone else had a similar problem? cheers!

How do the wiper blades come off ? I have removed the nut from the shaft, are they just a tight fit ? I dont want to damage them, are they just a push on fit ? Thanks John

Vijay, Have you had a chance to ask your mechanic if he is available to service my zx? looking forward to hearing from you. Donald 07947246674

some times although seems to be getting more and more, my zed seems a bit lazy in changing down in to 2nd or 1st (auto) when you want the power (foot down most of the way) it does'nt seem to want to change down it just stays in that gear and slowly picks up speed? this is getting more and more fustrating is it just me or my zed?? hope this has explained it well enough lads thanks Jim.:)

Would it be advisable to replace the oil cooler on my import auto 2+2 ? On this forum I have seen posts from people that suggest replacing the oil cooler will extend the life of the jap auto boxes, which people claim are a little weak. Is it a difficult job to do ? Thanks John

Has anyone here got the tailgate tub replacement for their Zed? I`ve been dandying around wondering which rear spoiler to go for and have just seen it on Lukes site. Any ideas? I woulf have thought it would reduce the weight of the tailgate by quite a bit.

is there supposed to be oil in the plenum and the big black balance pipe on a tt? thanks lads (and lasses). jim.:confused: also is it best to run an import tt on super unleaded? ive read through the past threds and there seems to be a lttle confusion?

Posting on behalf of SXOC member... Veilside MR2 turbo nicked off drive @1400 today. some thieving wnakers have pinched my sisters MR2 Turbo off of my parents drive just now. so if anyone in the sussex area see a veilside kitted black MR2 turbo for sale I'd appreciate a PM. or mail about it. The car is on a G plate and is running 18 inch aftermarket alloys. it will probably be broken as the kitis worth a lot on it's own. if someone could post this on the toyota club I'd appreciate it. cheers Steve steve@gtr.co.uk

On the way to Bournemouth last week.. Nice bosy kit with After burner lights... who was it?? Dan

O.K. I know this has probably been raised hundreds of times but I'm curious about the official perfomance comparisons between the two cars. I know the manual does 60 in a bout 6 seconds and 100 in about 15 - 16 seconds. What are the figures for the Auto? I've also heard that the auto's run slightly different boost pressure for more low down torque. Anyone care to comment? All the best. Martin.

Hi, I am new to the site having just purchased a 1992 300zx manual TT. Having previously owned a kit car based on very old technology, I think this will be a bit beyond me!!, so can anybody recommended a reasonable/reliable mechanic in South East London for any work I might need doing. Also, is there a Haynes manual for any bits I might attempt myself? Cheers, Andy