General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Well the Top Gear "theme" was safety but it heavily disguised by proper things like indecently powerful cars (I want one!). I notice that people often refer to Zed's as a 'safe' car because of it's size, weight, cost etc. I have never really believed this because it's simply too old and so I did a little research :- http://www.safecarguide.com/mak/nissan/idx.htm http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/testing/ncap/cars/1347.html And before you start feeling comfortable, these figues seem to be for the US model and side impart bars were only installed in Series II upwards UK Zeds and I think only the later ones have airbags. 350Z's look good though. Drive S…

I er forgot to post this in my Trim & Alarm Post. I need to fit a alarm to my import zed. It has a turbo timer can anyone advise ? I am up in the norteast and would appreciate and advice on anyone who has had a good alarm fitted in the area. And any thoughts on a Tracker ? Cheers Chris

Hullo, I am lookimg to pick up my red zed end of the week. It's a fresh Jap Import - 53K TT Manual. I need a few trim bits button on the dash is missing top left next to steering wheel. Fairlady trim on boot plastic has peeled off. Also rear speaker covers are missing. Any help on sourcing these bit much appreciated. To all who have posted here cheers, I have searched for all the buying tips and used em. I walked away from 2 Zed's both at dealers..one even tried..the boss says someone just put a deposit on this car.....I closed my note book and walked..he still trying to sell 90 Import N/A for 6K. Thanks Ginja

Does anyone know of a group buy for the Racelogic TC. If not, where's the best place to order one? Cheapest kit (including launch control) I've seen so far is £553+vat. I know some guys on the forum have fitted it themselves but I wouldn't have a clue. So who fits them in the London or surrounding Surrey/Kent area? Cheerz.

hi all i have a standard exhaust system on my 91 import n/a auto. when it gets changed in the future the new exhaust will have to b selected. there r quite a few to choose from as i have seen. which ones to pick and how much extra BHP will they give me ? is there a significant rise in BHP by not using the standard system, so chaps if u can recommend a few systems i would gladly appreciate it cheers cully z:) :)

I did not notice it when I bought the car, but part of the rear window glass of my 300zx has small 'bubbles' within the laminated glass, which does affect visibility. I guess there is not way to get rid of it is there ? How much is a new rear window for a 300zx import ? Thanks John

In the above film when paul walker brings his skyline to the race (at the beginning), his car releases what seems to be steam from the car when he has revved it, like blow off valves release air - what is this and hows it done and most of all can i do it on my 300zx TT as it looks the tits? Cheers, Smoothyboy

I thought bhp was measured at the road wheels. My mate (who's always right) says its measured at the crank, so the bhp measured on a rolling road would be alot less than 300 for a tt Z. Is he right again? :rolleyes:

Sorry about that title... I can't believe I just wrote that... :D Ever since I've had the car, the gear lever shaft has always been a bit wobbly. Gear selection itself is fine, but whether its in neutral or in any of the gears the shaft always has an inch or two of lateral movement (there's no front-to-back movement). Anyone got any ideas for sorting this out? I'm guessing its worn bushes, but are there any springs in there that might have worn out? Also, what's the best way to access the area? Looking at the service manual, it looks like the bushes are buried about a foot below the actual lever! :) Thanks

im thinking of buying a induction kit but im clueless about which one to go for iv narrowed it down to 2 either the blitz or the stillen high flow intake has anyone else got these and what experiences have you had with them or are there any other i should consider iv been told the stillen has a high recorded bhp increase on them and where is the best place to buy them from im situated in london i also dont mind mail ordering internationally aslong as i get a good deal Fas (stop the bitching)

I'm looking for a chrome "Z" badge, to go on my (modified) tailgate panel, but not one of the round bonnet badges that the Z centre sell, I just want a chrome "Z" with no circle around it. I don't even know if anyone makes one... Somebone must know where I can get one.....

I have seen the buy guide, and it mentioned that trying to avoid to buy the automatic z32 before 90, because it has overheating problem and "Z's with over 60 - 70K miles is in danger of failed turbos/seals - if they have been well looked after with regular servicing and good quality oil the turbos and seal can last to over 120K." Now, I have got one 90's auto z32, which runs 120000km already, it is imported in the uk in 2002, I worried that mine one will have the above problem (especially overheating), can anyone tell me what should I do if the problem occurs? and how can I check that is the problem occurs already? Because I am a new young driver, I don't know m…

Am having a pair installed in the next few days and was wondering what boost I can run without having to mess about with the intercoolers, pistons etc. I'll probably upgrade these later, but I need to sort the ECU and boost first. Is it best to stick with a JWT ECU and boost control upgrade to complement the larger turbos or should I be considering something else? At the end of the day I wanna try to achieve a good spool up, the turbos reaching max efficiency at mid to upper range of engine speed. Any advice very much appreciated.

Is optimax better than regular unleaded when used in the z? I have been told that it is better if you are running at higher boost levels (stops pinking) . I dont mind spending the extra if it will benefit the car. Any ideas? Ste.

I changed my pcv valves yesterday (70,000 klm), and on taking them off I found oil in them and oil in the blow by pipe? also the also you could blow through the valve both ways. Is this normal?? thanks Jim.:confused:

Hi, I am looking for a first 300zx, not modded or anything- as I have never had one before. Is there anyone that knows of the best service that can check out a car like this before purchase. I have not got fantastic car knowledge and need some help choosing one that is not duff. Is there anyone here that would look one over for a fee, in the Midlands? I hope I havn't got too many backs up. Going to tell me to go buy a micra? Anyway, hope someone can point me in the right direction.

The car has just started to pink lo down on the revs in 1st 2nd!! any ideas ps still have probs with ABS if any body got any fresh thoughts:confused: :confused: :confused:

what oil is recomended in a non turbo import manual box. how much does it hold. does anyone use slick50 in theres

gonna do away with the cats on non turbo import, but not sure what the wiring is that is connected to them also where do there join on downpipes or are they part of it thyere is also a pipe that is attached to the downpipes. i am thinking emissions here or what can they be done away with. also the back tyres are wearing on inside ,any ideas

I just came from Kwik Fit, I went to have the front tracking done, his chart list a UK 300zx having toe -out (no listing for import): the 300zx manual on cd (from Zcenter) list it as 0 - 2 mm TOE IN. Which is it ? Mine is an import, 1992 non turbo. Thanks John

My newley aquired 1992 N/A 399zx import seams to have vibration felt in the seat back, worse I think around 60 mph. seams a bit more than my old MR2. The engine is very smooth, no vibration or juddering from the steering wheel. Is this normal for a 300zx ? Thanks John

Anyone know some decent pads i should get was gonna go for the red stuff ones what do ya reckon peeps????? cheers Marc;)

do anyone know where is the best to respray my 300zx arround Hampshire? and Normally how much will it cost? I am going to buy a new spoiler, do anyone tell me is fitting very expensive, but someone told me that I can fit the spoiler by myself, is it true? Thanks for all replies

There's a strange loud clicking sound like a snapping plastic sound (that's best I can describe it) coming from either the air con control panel or behind the centre console (not sure).It's quite loud. It does about 5 clicks in about 2 seconds usually, sometimes 4. It did it once or twice when I first got it but today it was doing it near enough all the time, sometimes stopping for a while to lul me into thinking it had gone, only to return & see how mad it could get me. The only thing I can think of that might bear any conection to it is that my stereo has started cutting out recently but I think it's just a lose connection. The stereo didn't used to do this la…

Strange occurance when I pulled up to my house for a spot of lunch.......... Hunger satisfied I started up the Z & thought crackin day better go topless! Put the tops in the boot, got back in and was about to drive away when she turned herself off!! On trying to start up again, all of the dash lights come on (including the 'hot cat' light, possibly for the first time?) but absolutely nothing happens! No clicking, whirring, turning over or anything, absolutely zilch! The 'hot cat' light only comes on when the ignition is switched right round to the final position when at which point she would normally fire straight up! Being a total novice a…