General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just taken delivery of my Azev A's and they look good. I ordered an Offset of ET 30mm for the front (18" x 8.5"), but they have been delivered as ET 26mm. Azev's own site quotes 30 for our 300ZX and the distributor recommended this size (although now is saying all sorts of things and I'm not impressed - however the sizes/order was confirmed by fax). They have been offered up and do just clear the caliper. Any advice on what I should do, or check? The distributor is DT Motorsport, and they say they have just supplied a couple of other people on (this) forum - if you read this could you say or send me a PM? Thanks, Geoff

since the last time i asked for help on here with an autobox problem and thanks for all the help but it cost me just over a grand to get sorted with no help from the robbing bastards at optimum autos.ive now got a new problem OVERHEATING if i drive about 15 miles pull up for a couple of mins i can hear water bubbling out of the rad cap into the expansion tank the engine is turned off at this point fire her up again all strange noises stop and she drives fine for 5 miles then the temp gague goes up not wanting to stop till it hits the top pull up let her cool down for 30 mins put some water back in and away she goes no problem at all now ive done about 1500 miles with this…

Driving home from work tonight when I started to get symptoms of electrical power failure. Firstly, the stereo started to cut out then went off altogether. Next the engine started to misfire under heavy throttle usage. Next the Hicas system, closely followed by the ABS system shut down (i.e. warning lights on the dash). This coincided with the variable power steering assist stopping working (i.e. the PAS was continually at the same level whatever speed I was driving). Managed to limp home. When I got home, the passenger side window refused to go up. When I cut the engine, the starter motor would only turn very momentarily before giving up. Just tried i…

Adjustable HKS Shocks ? Is it just a case of turning the bolt on top of the strut to adjust them or is there more to it than that ?

is there anyone in the surrey area near walton on thames that has a radiator for a 300zx tt auto they whant to sell i need it today many thanks matt

Does anyone localish to myself have a programmer for the ecu chip? Having taken some advice (thanks PH) I am looking for someone to raise the speed limit (and possibly the rev limit) on my ECU. Obviously am happy to pay for this to be done. Any offers?? Cheers Jock

hi all new to the board, and cant find any posts on this going to try and put my components in the doors this weekend has anybody done this already? where did you put the tweeters and crossovers? and how easy was it?? cheers

Anyone know how to write/read the serial port of a PC from Visual Basic / VBA? I'm trying to write some real time mapping software but need to be able to write to the serial port to do it. CheerZ

now chiefs, the story is im after some sort of guide i can take with me when looking at 300zx's that i want to buy i have just sold my 200sx s13 and want a 300zx. ive had a look about on autotrader and theres not that many out there for sale. i had a guide once on what to look for when looking at these cars, anyone know of something like this. im after a twin turbo with targa top, has to be at least H reg (for my private plate!) other than that i'm not really too fussed, but what should i be looking out for, i want the right car, not gonna rush into it and buy the first one i see:D

Now my cars got to have a respray (see pic):mad: I have decided i want some vents to let some of that excessive heat out from under the bonnet. I like warrens but not sure, i also like vijays, but not sure again:confused: So if anyone can post up some subtle vent pics id appreciate it or e mail em to me at berkeley.mather@orange.net id be very greatful.

Howdy chaps and chappesses! First thread here form a new bloke on the block (although I have spied on the forum for a few months now!). A question for the more experienced z-ers out there - especially those of you who are lucky enough to have fitted one of these high quality pieces of tatt that S.E. have the balls to call an induction kit! I bought my z32 a few months ago with this thing already attached (just getting my excuse in for having it!) and the beautiful red paper filters a dirty brown colour. I phoned S.E. for a price on a couple of new ones and they're 17.95 each. Does anyone know if there are any cheaper suitable ones around? Or preferably, if the…

You'll never guess what I've gone and done. This one's a bit more complicated than the 2-page one, and uses more bits. But it's still less complicated than the Mines way of doing it, (again) it's not based on what they done, and it doesn't need a daughter board. For this, you basically solder a socket on top of a 27C512 and connect all pins together except pin-20, which you leave apart. Bend up pin-1 again. Basically, do the 2-page mod first... this gives you the hi/lo selection in the both EPROMs. The second switch is to select which EPROM will be used (top/bottom). Unfortunately, the EPROM that's not in use at the time needs it's pin-20 pulled high, while the in-us…

Hi guys Just found an exhaust leak underneath my zx tt (which has been overheating the ns front wheel arch believe it or not!) and has only just become audible when it's cold. Thing is I can't get under the car to check it out.. Does anybody know of a garage or exhaust centre that can be trusted to stick the car on a lifter (or over a pit) to investigate the problem, without the usual Kwik-Fit "Needs a complete new standard factory 'zorst system guv!" type response? Somewhere in or around north / Central London? I just want to see what the problem is, I'm hoping it's just a loose clamp or something. It's got an HKS system on it, so I'm assuming (perhaps incorrec…

Does anyone have any links (or advice!!) regarding the variety of alloys that can go straight onto a Z. Pics and prices would be helpful too.... Cheers

Does anyone know who makes them in the UK. cheers

hi all just got rid of a load of rubbish (plastic bags and such like from where the radiator and cooler is , the rubbish obviously came through the opening at the front below the air vents so i need to block or put some mesh in the hole there any ideas anyone cully z:)

i think they look far better than the jap spec red ones, my personal taste. very easy to fit aswell. i have just got the rear ones to do next remove the indicator cluster.

i am so proud of you guys. i posted a few threads on the US website (http://www.300zxclub.com) asking for some advice about a US based company. anyway, some of the replies were just so rude and unhelpful. it was funny because a few of the moderators got involved and asked people to be a bit more constructive in the replies and even sent me private mail apologising. i made the point of telling them that our forum was alot better. i mentioned that we too can be rude and take the piss but we do it on our general forum not on "help and advice". Apparnetly this is how they treat all forgniers and newbies. didn`t realise the yanks were such W@nks. keep up the good wor…

Anyone know where I can get the two inlet manifold gaskets from by the weekend if possible cheaper than Nissan dealer as they want £60 each plus the VAT. I did say I wanted the gaskets and not the whole manifold but the price was still the same.

Mine is leaking, pretty sure its from there. Anyone know where I can get one and how much????? Also, how many hours labour will the gargae charge me?????

Dont know if its still available but i have just found a 300zx twinturbo in the adtrader going for £700ono as he has blown engine its black and is a 1990 on a G and is a Auto his number is 07092 441643 or lookup 300zx under http://www.adtrader.co.uk

How often do you have to change this? Also want to clean my cone air filter, what are the best produts to do this with? Cheers Ray

Ok so spent the last half hour searching old posts for ideas on which boost controller to buy , and am I any nearer to choosing one ????? am I heck :confused: I am just after a simple controller that is easy to set up and control boost , I do not need fancy functions just something realiable Any help or suggestions would be appreciated

I've noted that the TT's have 245/45/16 as std on the rear and need to know if this would also be a good move on an NA SWB. Mine are the stock 225/50/16 all round. Would keeping to 225/50/16 front and uping to 245/45/16 rear improve the drive. I've also notice as my alloys are aftermarkets, the front are 16" 7J and the rears 16" 8J so hopefully no problems with the added width. Comments and experiences appreciated.

I have a 1991 t/t jap import which has a beeping chime every time you put it in reverse. Fine for a few rides, but now I'm tired of sounding like some artic! Anyone any idea where the speaker for this is, or if there is anywhere "on route" I can cut the cables? Any help appreciated, Simon