General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just went to Halfords and they don't list our cars :( does anyone know where I can get some decent fronp wipers? Cheers Vijay

Apologies for the constant repeat folk, but I just want to make sure I get the right tyres, and I'm not near my car at the moment. I've got a standard UK TT with standard, stock alloys on it. I'm pretty sure the FRONT tyre size I want is: 225/50/ZR16 Can anyone please confirm that this is right, or let me know otherwise!?! Ta muchly, Russ.

As a new member I don't seem to be able to send a PM to either Craig or Andy in order to contribute and join as a full member. Is this a catch 22 situation or just a small cock up? :(

This morning the Zed was being a bitch :( When I started it from cold the engine was idling at 1500rpm. Then when putting my foot down slightly there was next to no accelleration and a sucking noise from the engine that got louder the more I put my foot down, the revs were going up but there was very little power. There was also a slight smell of fuel coming through the vents. Then when stopped at traffic lights the idle was all over the shop from 500rpm up to 1000rpm and back down again and the whole car was shaking. The boost gauge was also reading one bar higher than normal at idle. When I was reversing into a parking space, with a cold engine the …

Got my rear dampers fitted yesterday on my Zed.. The Mechanic shoed me the near side one he'd taken off and there wasnt any resistance atall!! It was knackered!!! It now drives really well!! Thanks to AndyP and James who advised me..... First thing i noticed is that i can get the power down and managed a 10 yard wheel Spin in Safeways Car Park. Dan

I have a jap zed tt, i have not so long ago found out the wheel's on jap imports are all the same size not like u.k. spec tt's....Doe's any one know any one who has any u.k. spec rear's for sale? or where i could get any?

Inquirying for a mate. Where is the best place to get the Rear Shocks for a UK spec? Apparently the dealer price given to him is very high, and there may be another outlet? I assume they are Tokico with an adjuster (driven by a stepping motor attached to the handbrake switch). Is there anywhere recommended here in the UK? I guess he could go to the US (assuming the spec is the same). Thanks, Geoff

The oil pressure seems to be getting lower and lower when running at 3000 rpm. When started from cold at idle the pressure is steady at about 90 psi which then slowley drops to 30 psi as the engine warms up. Under driving conditions once the temeparture guage get to the fully warmed position the oil pressure is at about 65 psi with 3000 rpm but over the next say 10-15 miles this drops to about 40 psi. If you accelerate hard this gets up to about 50 psi then drops back down. Any ideas. She used to be rock steady at 60-65 psi under these conditions. The oil pressure sender is new and the previous one behaved the same way.

My Jap import tt zed has Anti slip as standard....it can be quite anoying..i have found the relay in but it affects hicas so is there any way of disabling the factory anti slip?

I have a set of Volk Racing 17" split rims on my Z. I understand these are now called 'Rays' wheels, but I am struggling to find anyone who can re-seal and re-furbish them. I ambased in Mamchester, so the guys in Kent are a bit too far (sadly - cause their work looks rather good from recent postings) Can anyone recommend someone who could help?

Are the UK injectors the same as the Jap injectors ?. i.e. if the year and model are the same. Also, where can I find the Chasis number and Model number (I think the model no. is GCZ32-506076, but want to make sure) ?

Got my TT dynotested today. It was measured 241 bhp at the wheels and 423 NM torque. I actually was not expecting more power, think a saw a post somewhere saying they are around 240 at the wheels. The car is standard got 9 psi of boost. I am going to remove the cats, put in a K&N filter and a pair of boost jets and then test it again. I will post the results.

i can get a gb for 1100 dollars delivered to the uk for tomei pistons,anyone interested? thats about 700 quid, i can try and get these posted as gifts but i cant guarrantee you will get the import tax knocked off the more i get interested the more i'll try to get this price lowered.im buying a set myself this week so i would need the cash within 1 week.the cash will not be sent to me but the usa dealer so i make nothing just thought you guys might be interested.let me no thanks

Just a quicky (ooh, err) Is there anyone who provides a 60k service pack, with all the parts etc required for the service rather than trying to source all the various bits and pieces?

I saw in Japanese Performance mag a couple of months ago a guy with an Mr2 Turbo had installed an "Aquamist" cooling system which uses water injection to help cooling and boost performance. Did anyone read about this, or has anyone looked into it for the 300zx? Ooh - found their website : http://www.aquamist.co.uk Looks like very nifty bits of kit they supply... Any thoughts? Pete

Can anybody help me with a home and mobile no. for Jeff at Zedworld Thanks Mark

Help needed once again please,what is the best engine oil to use in my TT? No more arguments please:(

I was talking to a boffin at kenlowe fans and was asking him a few questions! I asked him about replacements for the Z fan!! He said the problem with mechanical fans is that they do not move enough air at tickover, a big consideration for me living in London! Also above a certain speed the flow of air through the rad is impeded by the mechanical fan! So basically we have a small range of speeds where the mechanical fan is of some use! Has anyone fitted Electric fans to their TT Z and have an aftermarket temp gauge, have you noticed any increase in temperature?

Well it wasnt as tough as i thought it would be, and boy the results were great. More power, more free revving, great stuff. I bought the filter from e-bay from risv, at £54.95, including delivery not bad. I also changed the oil and am now using Millers, fully synthetic 5/40. This oil is the best in my opinion, i used to use it in my Evo and it was recomended by many Evo tunning companies. Car is running better than ever, just when i thought it couldnt get better. Tomorrow going to try and use 10k boost, which apparently clears the air ways and makes the car breath better, so i will tell u all the results tomorrow if i notice any difference Ray

After a recommendation from a mate, went to see Longlife exhausts. T304 SS exhaust, twin exits, downpipes back (ex cats) £656 fitted in 2-3 hrs? Has anyone on here used them? opinions? http://Http://www.Exhausts.uk.com And the best bit is I dont have to drive 300 miles to have em fitted!

Has anyone tried this? Hooking up the vac lines to a small amount of water to blast all the carbon out of the engine? Found a thread or two on TT.Net and it had me wondering!

Just a quick question for those of you (SPRAE inparticular) that have your aftermarket gauges just above the stereo , where did you get gauge holder that your gauges sit in from ??????

cleaned the entire inside of zed over the weekend .. .. use johnson furniture wax on dash dials etc.. i have black leather seats and olive oil works great .. ./ i say that because i live in 80 plus weather all year around my my seats are still ok.. also use oilive oil on all the rubbers and plastics .. by the way i dont have a gararge , so when sun too hot i have a car cover .. people think im crazy. but its just i love my zed.....

Warren mentioned it in a post earlier this week how good the stuff is on the plastic, well I'm really impressed. I got my mum to bring me back some from the U.S and just tried it, it works a treat (I'm just full of puns:D :D ) Even on the plastic near the battery, nothing has ever got that black - well this stuff does!!! Vijay

Picked up my alloys from Lepsons today. Heres the before pics... After... Cost a total of £205.63p This was for sparkle silver centers with polished rim and a small weld to fill in a deep curb incedent. I'am very happy with the result as they were very scabby after 5 winters, 50,000 odd miles and corrosive car wash cleaners! I found Lepsons after PaulC said he used them(thanks mate!). Here's the contact details: Lepsons Ltd Unit 13 Railway Street Business Park Railway Street Gillingham Kent ME7 1YQ 01634 580 582 http://www.lepsons.com AndyP I'll PM you about return of your alloys - would the week…