General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hey Guys Can anyone tell me if Skyline R34 or 350Z wheels fit the 300zx? Thanks Mark

can any 1 help me plz , how do u get the side indicator off on the 300zx auto jap import , coz i dont want 2 brake it , or screch the paint work hope 2 hear from u soon :confused: :( :)

Hi all, I changed my rear shocks and springs today but one side seams higher than the other?? I have the front shocks to do next but can anyone suggest what might cause this? A mate thought it might be the rubber mounting that the spring sits into............ Cheers Vijay

The attached pic. shows a Stillen rear steer lock up assembly This is used to disable the Hicas system, assuming I guess the owner does not like Hicas or the rack is knackerd then Stillen have the answer...or do they. Why use the original arm sections? this is the main area that wear takes place and this zed was no exception with excessive movement in the arm knuckles under the rubber boots bit of a swiz I think. Jeff TT

well cars been happily running sweet since october 2002, bit of a power steering leak but nothing major, today however on the way to work the temp guage was hapily sat on halfway as per usual then sudden rockets up towares H and steam coming out the bonnet at the traffic lights, i got to work 2 minutes from when steam appeared so just coasted there, flips bonnet and getting this hissing sound coming from were the 2 water pipes go into the block, couldnt see it leaking as the cam cover protrudes over the pipes, but rusty water (not alot tho) had sprayed around that area just behind coolant temp sensors, is there a gasket where the alloy pipes join the block, wel…

Does anyone know where I can get Dump valves or BOVs for a reasonable price? A lot of people seem to rate HKS but there was also a rumour that Blitz were going to join the party soon, is this true. Will need to do a phone around but don't know who to try. Can you help. Cheers, Dean.

OK, my car was imported with one of those crap radios that won't tune above 90MHz, So last night I decided that I'd have a look at the job at hand. I looked around on some of your loverly sites and found how to get the centre console cover off. Everything going to plan... SMEG!! What the hell kinda connector is that on the back!! So I put everything back as I should have and everything appears OK. Until I get up in the morning and now the clock isn't working, the intermittent wipe on the front isn't working and the rear washers and wiper is goosed. So I naturally assumed I'd touched something or not put something back quite right. So I take everything apart agai…

hi can some one tell me how to adjust the idle speed on my jap tt auto at the monent in neautral it is at about 1300rpm and when in gear it goes down to 1000rpm plus also when i get above about 70mph there is a fait bleeping noise coming from somewhere in the front dash it sounds like a door bell going bing bing bing many thanks Matt

Spotted a Zed last night in Derby at 6.30pm. It was Blue with reg starting L3 ***. It was on the ring road going past Radio Derby.

sorry i keep posting sub threds but i am still not sure and i know you lads / lasses know your ICE any way i already have an amp and i have been warned off getting 2 12 inch subs which take 125 WRMS and been told to get 1 that can take 250 WRMS i have been told to get a Cerwin Vega HED 12 inch sub at leeds car audio and i have been told at unicar to get a JL Audio W3 12 inch what you all think they both say each others is better or do you think different ? thanks Simon

Afternoon all. Hopefully someone can provide me with a quick and cheap solution to my Zed's new problem... the glove-box is knackered. A fat fingered friend of mine has somehow managed to destroy the mechanism that locks the glovebox in place - so it's always open. I took the glovebox off on the weekend and pulled it apart to look at the catch, but it seems properly broken and would need a new part. I reckon it's probably easier to just get a new glovebox from somewhere isn't it..? So, a) does anyone have a glovebox (preferably in that nasty grey tweed to match the rest of the nasty grey tweed) or b) know where I can get a new one reasonabl…

Any ideas how much it should cost to replace the oil pump?

...about to replace the front caliper piston seals etc this weekend - and might do the rears too. I seem to recall a thread about having to bleed the back brakes first then the fronts. Anybody got any advice. Thanks in advance Jack

I have recently installed an Apexi AVC-R boost controller but it has not been set up yet because i do not know what chip to get to run with it and it seems there is a lot of debate over what is the best one. In an advert in Jap Performance Magazine one company is selling GReddy E Manage piggyback ECU system and i was wondering if this system would be the same as chipping my Z. Does anybody know anything about this system or has anyone got it already done?

can anyone offer any guidance on how much dismantling I need to do to get to my ECU to swap a chip over? I lifted the wooden panel and have started to undo some of the screws on the ecu box, but one is damaged and proving difficult - so I started to wonder if I was doing it right!

Hi all. I have had the Lambda sensor (is that how you spell it!?)replaced on the passenger side. Now at idle it is quite lumpy. Should i now reset the ECU? I have done a search on this and am i right in saying all i have to do is disconnect the battery for 30 minutes. Any advice / help is most appreciated. Regards Ian PS: I was a lawyer some 5 years back but got fed up with the work, clients and late nights.

Does anyone know how I can get engine oil, which has been leaking out for a while, off a tarmac drive!!:eek: My missus is not to impressed with the nice patch it has left! I've tried loads of washing up liquid and hot water and a good stiff brushing ( oooh missus!!) but that doesn't work! Any ideas?:confused: Cheers, F.T.

Under very hard acceleration...there is detonation (pinking noise????) I have ugraded turbos/Blitz Realize TT zorst/HKS induction/Iridium Plugs running 1.0-1.1 Bar (read from Blitz Boost Gauge). How can I cure this...the car is running fine (at moment). I also had a full engine rebuild about 12 months ago!!!!!! Thanking You Regardz

Hi guys just need some advise, am upping the boost pressure on my TT uk , am chipping the ecu. I have heard that the standard turbs seals can fail especially with several thousand miles under their belts. My question is if they do fail should I, 1. Recon the original ones , can recons with new seals take the added boost. do the originals only fail as they getting on a bit. 2. or fit aftermarket ones such as HKS I will only be running at 14 psi and don,t expect to upgrade more than this.:confused:

Right as some know i have a problem of loosing alot of power at high revs. If i were to floor it in 2nd it would go well until about 4500 where it would start to ease off until at about 5800 where it would go no higher. I have tried the following and am starting to run out of ideas. Replaced fuel pump, filter and pressure regulator. Wired a 12v to pump to check pump controller. Changed coil packs. Changed timing belt to make sure it hadnt slipped a tooth(it hadn't) Ign timing 13-15 degrees. Did change sparks but admittedly they're now dodgy import plugs. Installed de-cat to check 4clogged cats. Can't really find any boost leak. Resistances of inject…

Whats the best colour for a 300ZX? Does the Red fade and are there any rust problems? Again I'm new to this my current car is a Cavalier 2ltr with 190bhp I look forward to the 300ZX TT Manual if any good cheap ones exist

Just typical, get my UK 90tt auto back on the road, have it running for just a couple of weeks and I get back to it today to find a big puddle of green oily looking liquid under the osf wheel. Wasn't able to get a good look at the stuff because the heavens opened up as I got back to it. Limped home (just under a mile) watching guages and listening for noises. Nothing.... The aircon needs re-gassing so that wasn't on, so I don't think its condensation, plus it had a real fairy washing up liquid green colour to it. Any ideas ?? Its likely to be the weekend before I have another chance to investigate...

Hello all I'm here as I am in need of a 300ZX Turbo. JUst want a bit of advice from all your knowledge is it worth the extra for a manual over the auto? What realistic MPG can I expect (I'm guessing 15mpg). Insurance I'm 24 (Zero no claims and 1 claim no points or convictions) and have had a quote of £1050 TPFT from Elephant.co.uk if your a member here is there an insurance Co who give a lower premium than what I have there. I'm looking to spend between £3k and £4.5k ideally I'd like airbags but I think that is too little money for a 1994+ model. Did the Z TT come with side impact bars? Lastly on this post for tuning the 300ZX TT Manual whats the opti…

hello out there my missus ad the cheek to say she did,nt like my z when she first saw it and i,ve had the car 9mths now and her arse will never warm the passenger seat ever thanks and apologies won,t change my mind either and theres one thing as well my passenger seat will b like brand new :D :D :D cully z

I have a 91 N/A 2+2 Auto and whenever i pull away hard and fast (As you do) I get this really loud clonking for a sec or so which i am certain from what i have read is the propshaft centre bearing. I have also heard that i may need the rear gearbox mount. is this so or will it be just the bearing that has gone? Rang nissan and got £133 + Vat for bearing and £56.20 + Vat for each mount. Does anyone know where else i can obtain these parts from at an obviously cheaper price? I have seen a place called Drive-Pro but i don't know where they are or what there number is. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. Thanks Allan