General Discussions - 300ZX Related

what type of plugs are used in na import

Did I read somewhere not to use synthetic brake fluid? I have to bleed mine and will replace all of it. Thanks.

Hi folks Put my Zed up for sale on the sale forum and seems to be a differnece of opinion on its worth. Can someone give me a valued price on my ZEd. It is a 1989 (1990 spec) TT Targa Automatic, Jap import unblemished black bodywork, unmarked tweed interior, Targa shades, Usual spec plus electric folding mirrors and Sony 10cd changer all standard including wheels, full service history 105000kms taxed till dec and mot till Jan 04. Body work is immaculate with no rust at all. I ned to know if it is worth selling as prices seem to be between £500 and £6000. Many many thanks Ian

After reading posts and general coments and advice on front and rear strut bars it appears that CARBING are general regarded as the better. Some USA sites ie Courtesyparts have cheaper struts, are they anygood ie fit etc or likely to cause dents in the bonnet? So, about to order both F&R CARBING from SGP Racing in the states at a cost of 265USD each +p&p + vat once here no doubt. Looked for pricing elsewhere and this seems avearge. Looking at the TTZ Performance site in Aussie, they have a varied selection and wondered if anyone has tried them. Shane

Hello there folks, Been doing some research into possible replacing the turbos on my car. Some specialists say that they can repair my turbos (seals and bearings) for approx. £150 + VAT The other option is to get full exchange units at approx. £475 - £500 each. I've phoned a number of people including Silvia Engineering, Turbo Technics and Universal turbos. Does anyone have experience of using exchange turbos from any of these companies? There is a huge amount of labour associated with changing the turbos so I don't want to go to all the expense of getting sub standard parts and then having to do the whole job over again ! Any advice / comments w…

What is the power output of a standard TT manual (89 Jap import)? I think the U.K. spec cars were quoted at 280 bhp but I've read somewhere that the jap crs were 300 bhp? Anyone got any comments? All the best. Martin.

Morning, Clutch is going in next week with a new clutch line and I'm just wondering if there's any updraded clutch fluid to used or will the normal stuff do? Cheers Vijay

Hi Guys & Gals, My baby has stopped starting (Davey man) - I need some advise! Very recently the alarm has started to go off intermittently. Then on Sunday I took advantage of the lack of rain to give her a loving wash and all she would do was click at me!! However, she will start purrfectly and straight away with a jump-start. I disconnected the battery and charged it all day, cleaned the connections, and reconnected, but all she would give me is clickety, click. Jump-start again fine though! I had the battery checked by the local motor factors, and he thinks its fine??! The internal battery indicator says thats the case also! So if…

Want to order some braided fuel hose today. Can someone just tell me what diameter I need or does it only come in one diameter. Thanks.

Firstly, thanks to all those who offered condolences on the untimely death of my Zed last week. I'm still feeling the pain but it’s comforting to know I'm not the only daft sod who has gone backwards off a roundabout and killed their pride and joy. I'm hoping to get rejoin the world of zed ownership as soon as possible but need to get through the insurance business and work out what my options are. Realistically, what is the pay out I should be looking for, for a '90 jap import NA in fine mechanical order (96k km) ? If it is written off, and I am inclined to do anything with it (possibly just use it for parts) what is the sort of price I should be hagglin…

Hullo After purchase of my import zed me mate has passed me the original Nissan sales brochure for UK Zeds. I am about to scan it in (cos he wants it back-hes a Capri 2.8 Driver) anyone interested in this ? Cheers Maybe just me is a sad lad but not as sad as capri lad. Ginja Ninja

Ola. Got Blitz ID Power Temp gauge ........ where does the temp sender end go???. Does not fit the existing temp sender "hole"?? The Temp gauge is a mechinical one...any ideas??? TVM Regardz

Driving the Zed today and came to a set of lights. While stopped, I heard something clunk and the revs shot up to 2K at rest. At the same time, (while driving away) noticed that the car had suddenly started to oversteer. On the way home from the office just, the revs have returned to normal levels at rest but the rear end is still oversteering. Is there any way these two could be connected or did I just get two failures at once? I have had the front tie rod bushes andrear shockers replaced but the car has always been a little sloppy. Any help appreciated as I am VVV confused right now.:(

Im having the cats replaced on my 91 tt import (40,000) is it better to have straight through sections or small silencers put in? many thanks all Jim.

Hi, Not yet purchased a 300 TT, currently looking for a good example....in the meantime I have been religeously scouring the archives for as much info as I can....its becoming an addiction ! :( Anyway, noticed a lot of messags in reference to the Zed TT performance, that says they are not particulaly fast off the line, getting beaten by various peformance cars (Impreza, Bmw's....etc), but once the Zed gets up to speed it beats them. Yet most of the cars mentioned in these messages, all have very similar 0-60mph times (5.5secs), and some slower. I presume then that the Zed is slower to say 30mph, but its 30-60mph would be quicker than most, to make up…

Anyone know if 16" Skyline wheels will fit a 300zx 1992 Import ? John

Just spoken to the garage and my cars ALIIIIIIIVE!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D Apparently it was a relay by the fuse box on the passenger side (I dont know exactly what, I'll find out when I pick it up).... Anyway, they've been out in it & its set up ready for the Pod on Sunday so I can whup bitch Shrimps ass:D :p :D (and Ivan the terrible if he looks at me wrong;) ) LOL watch it fall apart before the weekend now I've been shooting my mouth off:rolleyes: :D

I'm planning an ECU upgrade and electronic boost control install. Does anyone have experience of the Powerchip in terms of performance and reliability?. I know from searching the forum that JWT and SE's come highly recommended and the Superchip is best avoided. Problem is: 1. Can't locate a JWT supplier in the UK. Advised that even if I do, it's probably cloned or not set for UK fuel! 2. Need someone in or around the London area to undertake the installation and finely tune on a rolling road. SE are localish but understand they don't have a RR. A JWT, set for the UK and tuned on a dyno would be ideal. Am I asking for too much or can someone recommend some option…

Hi all, bit of help required, and this seemed the natual place to come!! I've got a 91 TT auto. At the weekend i left the ignition on (engine not running) for about 3 minutes whilst i did the passenger side leccy window up, and polished it. Ever since, i cannot turn the engine off without the handbrake being in the down possition!! If its up, i can take the key out with the engine still running. If i do this (ie take the key out whilst its running) a beeping noise comes from under the dash until i lower the h/brake and the engine will switch off. Wierd i know...........any ideas?? (Just to mention it, when i got in the car the following morning, the stereo …

Does anyone know how can I contact Z-Centre? I have been trying to contact him for a month already, but he seems not to answer the phone and checking email so often, please tell me how can I contact him? Also I really want to replace the windscreen pillar trim, Targa Panel trim and roof trim after I buy it from Z-centre, does anyone know how to replace it, (as someone told me I can do it by myself, but someone told me I can't, I got a bit confused, as I am a new driver) All replied appreciated Thanks you very much.

Afternoon all, I've just had an email back from a guy I know in France who can get hold of at least 10 of these keys. His initial asking price was £120 but I'm pretty sure I can get him down to around the £80-90 mark if there's a few of us. If anyone's interested, let me know. Cheers Vijay

I want to change the steering wheel of my z. Where and how do I relocate the cruise control buttons. Any ideas?

The jetwash seems to have got to the stickers on the back of the car. The Fairlady Z sticker is peeling off. But it leaves some gunk behind it. What should I use to clean the gunk off when i remove the sticker? CheerZ Clarkey :)

Leaving Kidderminster on Sturday my door open light was on, I pulled over and checked both doors - fine, even opened and closed the bonnet - fine. Hmmm, I set off and the light was still on :confused: Restarted the engine, still on :confused: Decided I must have disturbed a connection somewhere so carried on home via M5, M42, M40 with no probs... Got home... boot was open :D:D:D:o :o !!

Finally got my loom fitted on Friday, car started first time fine.....went to set the controllers up and car would'nt start - fuels going through but no spark....ECU diagnostic read code 55, which I believe is no faults?? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I need it to race at Santa Pod on Sunday, so I can toast Pete's ass.....;)