General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Ok as per the title what a super well organised meet, the venue was just right with the location central, and a very professional result so a massive well done and huge thanks to Lexx who done a brilliant job from start to finish and to anyone that helped, we owe lexx a lot for taking his own time to arrange this and the forum is lucky to have him I can say I loved every single moment of the day and spoke with many of you guys and I guess missed some but there was so much going on it was hard to be everywhere, and as a side line the motor museum was as super free event too, an all round 300zx.co.uk success. Jeff TT

Thought I should move this from the 'Journal' forum and update where the project is at. Wish I was at Coventry with everyone, but these things always take longer than anticipated, lol 20/01/2013 Having had the car for a few years now I have finally given in to the urge for more power. The original engine in the car runs superbly only 66k miles with a proven Dyno run @ 357bhp, with boost jets and a uprated chip & air filter. Not bad at all for a 300ZX, but I was bitten by the bug and was set on going for more bhp and reliability, (I know why fiddle with it if it ain't broke). But having been lucky enough to have many nice high powered cars in recent years I…

Okk Im a bit confused coz there is so many of them and car is jap import , I need low beam headlight bulb asap , I think its h3 isn't it ? Is any of these will work on jap car http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-bulb

Hi All, Well, i got the idle issue sorted. one side of the engine had no screw adjuster ting in so the engine was opening one bank before the other. Also, somone had adjusted the throttle cable to keep the revs higher so the end was slightly off the rest ledge. Having sorted this, the engine is now hunting for revs when the throttle is at a steady position? ie: throttle held at 2000rpm car hunts between 1500rpm and 2000rpm. Any ideas? It used to do this slightly (very slightly) but not as noticable as it is now that i've had the idle revs sorted. I get the feeling that whoever had the car before me has messed around with the car somewhat tryin…

Hi bud, Are you still looking for a HKS super dragger exhaust system?

All ready to depart after my exploding radiator hose fiasco last night. Swapped the hose this morning to discover that it was caused by alternator/water pump belt disintegrating. Not gonna get that replaced today :angry: Mods/Organisers please give my spot to whoever needs it. I tried. Have a great day,guys......and take LOTS of pics.

Last week my car was an auto but now it's a manual using a TT gearbox and associated parts. Managed to get the clutch bled after going round and making sure everything was tight, got a few more turns on the master cylinder nuts which did the trick! Autos are easy to drive but it's so much nicer and involving to drive now it's manual, love it. Went for MOT today and got to nip back in the morning for a retest. But it means I'll be at the Coventry meet which I'm very pleased about, the Z is work in progress but managed to get most of the trims and stuff put back together today. So I'll see some of you there when I can get across.

Hi all, My Zed is suffering from a misfire/hesitation which appears when the engine is under load and between about 3500 and 4500 revs. Sitting in neutral, you can rev smoothly and freely without any problems but when accelerating hard, the misfire appears. On several occasions I've been able to "drive through" the hesitation but it's not often that that happens. Zed is a 1993 TT Auto, Zedworld chipped ECU, decats with Mongoose rear, Apexi air induction, HKS ALC, S2 PTU. The car is in good condition and passed it's MOT recently with no advisories, as long as I don't give it too much "welly" it drives as normal. Any pointers on what to look for would b…

I have just installed some used coilovers on the z. I am now getting an horrendous clunking/knocking noise over bumps they also creak if I lean on the back of the car... Are they shot? What should or could I do? Thanks

Probably just wasted 4 hours cleaning the car for Coventry but she is gleaming now! The sky is looking very dodgy here, cover is on the z, lets pray for a dry day at least. :thumbup1:

Hi. I'm looking for to buy a short shifter. Most of US 300zx owners recommend a Z1 short shifter. Is there anything decent in UK that would be worth to buy or should I go only for Z1? Thankz

The very worst I had feared has happened! Well, it's obvious to say my Z won't be ready for the show, not down to me being unable to rebuild it, but because the bodyshop has taken longer than they estimated. The paint job however is superb and the car, although it bits look better than it ever has done. The issue arose late afternoon today when I had a phone call from National Windscreens who said that one of their guys was off sick and wouldn't be able to make it to refit my glass. Thanks for letting me know at 5.30 chaps! Why has has this caused a problem? Well, because my car has taken longer than they'd wanted, cars have now backed up and they're having to start …

HI All, Since i got my Yellow Zed (N/A Auto) a few weeks ago i have been riddled with problem after problem, - Wheel almost falling off due to 3 of 5 studs shearing - Car not changing gear until it reaches 3500rpm (and jerking into second) - Idliing at 1500rpm in park and just under 1000rpm in gear - Blowers not working at all - rumble under the car between around 45mph and 60mph (not wheel balance) - Using waaay to much fuel (£40 is getting me roughly 80 miles) Firstly, i'd like to make this point: "I am Mechanically retarded" I love these cars........love driving them.........love the look..........and although i can do bits of bo…

Our first time here so best behavior guys enjoy the show and see you all there and none of this :scared:................

Hiya. When I got my zed it already came with a aftermarket alarm system and imobiliser. An evo 4 falcon. Since having the car the drivers door will lock but I can't unlock. I hear it make the noise but it doesn't unlock. Ive removed the door card and checked the Handel and that works fine. The key however. Doesn't do anything. Having to keep opening from passenger side and reaching over which is getting annoying now. I have found this in the picture but can't see where it goes too. The central locking push pump thing works fine......

first thread asking for help with the new zed. yesterday i changed the shit radio that came with my car for an equally shit one but with aux in. Even though some complete retard has cut out the original wiring and bodged all the wires together (very old school), i manged to get it to work (although i will need to replace the original connectors if someone has some in a breaker that they can give me :) ). today i went to go to work and the radio won't turn on and the clock and internal lights don't work either. can some one please tell me which fuse i need to look for and where it is as i am too old to be all bent up under the dash trying to search for the problem…

As title, anyone got a 99 spec rear spoiler fitted? I need the measurement from say the rear window bottom edge ( trim edge) to the front foot mount, cannot find a decent enough picture to be sure and no other zeds in at the moment with one on! Cheers Jeff TT

Boot packed full of goodies any on my way to Coventry from Troon.

Gave the zed a wash over last night (and no no water got in the engine bay) to get it clean and ready for Saturday and decided to give it a run over to Ashby when i went to play badminton as my parents left. As i followed them out the estate i had to pull over as the fan was making some horrible noises accompanied by the smell of burning rubber belt :( Usually as i switch the car on the fan is quite evident but thinking back the car was very quiet for a change. When i had pulled over the viscous fan was rotating and blowing air at some rate which seemed normal. The rest of the journey it drove fine but did seem to dip the revs a little when trying to move …

Sorry if this doesn't belong here, but have no idea where I'm meant to ask for this now! Went to place an ad, for wanted, but can't seem to do that either.... Anyway, I'm installing an OEM exhaust cat back, minus the cats, and I'm looking for these brackets, as just found out I'm meant to have them - I also need the 'rods' that the rubbers attach to, that attach to the car, looking at the diagram it may just be a bolt, but one without the other is pointless, as I have neither. Unless someone tells me that no one bothers supporting this section of the exhaust? If these are rare and expensive then I'll do without, or make my own. I imagine mos…

the rear shocks on the swb are gone, any idea how much a new set of oem ones are?

I found this in my box of bits from a job lot purchase last year. Anyone seen one before. Not seen one on ebay so wondering if anyone else has one. I was going to fit it after a polish and a refurb but fitted a 99 spec oem one instead

Hello mate. Are you going to be going to the Coventry meet? Either way, would you be able to convert the clocks on my n/a to mph?

I am looking at some wheels that are 18" Diameter 8.5" wide with an offset of 30 on the front 9.5" wide with an offset of 40 on the rear Question is....... are they gonna fit?????? What is the max and minimum for offset on a Z ???

Hi everyone, I just purchased an abflug rear spoiler and wondered what they are worth and how rare are they??? And yes it maybe replacing the large veilside spoiler soon...... Si........ lol