General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Zedsters, Sorry to be a real lame-ass on this one, but I've checked the archived threads and I can't find the information I need. I know what HICAS is (and I'm quite impressed with 4 wheel steer!) But I've got bugger all idea where I top the fluid up (HICAS Red light is now always lit on my dash) and what with (I'm such an amateur!). Also can anybody tell me how urgent it is to do this, coz I'm worried that it's gonna go all Pete Tong the longer I leave it. Cheers guys and gals

Looking to get my car serviced Definately cam belts/alternator belts need checking/replacing Give it a good once over What exactly does a proper service mean? What do i get for my money? Are there different types of service? How long, do they need my car? A day? Do they replace things like spark plugs, fuel filters etc as part of service? This is the only car I have, so not having it causing major hassle (work, kids) Please recommend a reliable and trustworthy mechanic who knows what they are doing Thanks for your support:D

My TPS is playing up, I'm going to fix it. Can some other of you guys tell me what your avc-r reads at idle for the throttle voltage, with Idle revs +/- 800rpm without aircon, engine warmed up. cheers, Jez.

My Road Angel (GPS) and AVC-R (input from ecu) match 100% The speedos are always out, but 100mph on my dash is only about 91/92mph on the others. This seams a bit much. How much is yours out, is this normal? Jez.

Are they any good? Some the colour match - jet black? The UK one's are slightly gray and look crap. Are they shag pile (like the jap ones) or just standard? jez!

Why pay big money for Plugs get a set of NGK BCR8ES or BCR7ES. depends on your boost setting they retail for £1.52 + Vat. they work fine and no power loss. We use them in our 8ltr big block chevy V8 600 BHP (more with NOS) 280ZX Drag car(8.49 at 168mph) as well as in my 300zx 18psi boost. been using this plug forever. So if the mechanic tells you this is Crap then you can see for your self at the pod or Avon park. the triple electrobe plugs and split fire type plugs are no better than the above we have tried them on the track and found NO power Difference.they are only good if you do not service your car every 10,000miles. mines done every 6000…

If I have an exhaust system fitted without cats.....do I need to reset the ECU? If so , how do I do it ?:confused: Cheers, F.T.

Does anyone know of any good leather upholsterers , i want to do my Z out i can get the leather cheap so that aint a problem i just need to know any good fitters out there

Watched someone do a three point turn in my car and noticed that the rear wheels didn't turn at all! Also the car's turning circle is is not much smaller than the Q.E.II 's. Is my HICAS knackered? The HICAS bulb works. However, I've yet to run a diagnostics. Cheers Jon

Visited Elite wheels today and they were as useful as a chocolate teapot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the guy said was, the amount of wheels available for Z's in that size was limited, as if I didn't know that! So which make and model of wheels are available for the Z in 10x18 ? I did like a wheel that sounds like a German Porn Star, Leon Hardiritt, Bugle, LOL, but I didn't like the price!!!!

What's the main differences between these peeps ? I have a Jap Spec My left side is chipped. Can I fit a uk straight in or do I need to get a Jap spec ?

Finaly found a tool to get the bloody thing undone LOL. While I had the battery out, I found that a vaccum pipe had broken off. Andy P. You remeber we couldn't get the RMP below 1000 without disconnecting the O2 sensor, it was the same with the new sensor in, but then connecting this pipe back up, adjusting the tps to .40 I managed to get down to 750 rpm. It's a little lumpy at the moment I have reset the ECU so we'll see how it goes in a 100 miles or so. I'll come up this weekend and return your tool (oh-er) and swap those MAS's back over. I think mine is ok apart from the obvious missing mesh.

:D She is a 1990 Black Manual NA. Mileage is 50k and she looks like a clean example(hopefully). She will be in UK, in the first days of May I know the TT is faster and more fun, but that's all i could afford at the moment, due to other buys i did recently. I can't wait for the car to arrive in Southampton. :D:D:D:D Looking forward to come to the meetings. :)

Has anyone else had the misfortune of sliding their Zed into a large kerb and damaging the rear wheel, suspension and steering arm? If so, please could you let me know how much the bill came to? I've been quoted between £900 and £1200 so far. And Im not happy. Thanks Brian.

help need new engine 4 my zx 90 model t/turbo can anyone help:mad:

Some advice please: I have a j spec 1990 TT, when my fog lights are on I cannot see any indicator light on the dash board. 1) Sould there be a light on/in the switch? 2) Should there be a light on the light panel under the speedo? 3) If neither what have people done so as to pass the MOT since on is required?

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I have been a member of this forum now for about 3months but i dont have a 'Z'!. But the first ever post I made on the forum was asking advice on 'importing a Z!!' Well I pick my 300zx on thursday!!! from Dover! - and i have never even sat in one, let alone drove one I drive a 998cc Austin metro at the moment!, and the 300zx is a TT manual. So i just thought id tell you all because im excited, and ill tell you what i think on the Friday!! Thanks for now! Tom

just wondering about people who have changed the dial faces on their clocks, how they did it. I've seen it mentioned that if it's done wrong (when the needles are removed), then that's it - the dials are screwed. Is there anyway of putting on the faces without removing any needles? Cheers Vijay

Hi folks, Just joined the ranks of 300zx owners this weekend. Having been envious of a friends '90 jap import non turbo for a good few months I couldn't resist when he gave me first refusal on it. Plan was just to keep it for the summer then sell it on but I'm already starting to feel it may be a much longer relationship than that!! Anyway, I've got a couple of little niggles with it you guys may be able to help me with. Firstly, the mirrors both wobble at speed. Is there an easy way to tighten these up or fix it. Also, odo and trip meters are not working. I have seen a web page by Henri Le Hir that seems to suggest how to fix this problem. Has an…

For, Nearside rear wheel bearing & the infamous propshaft bearing. Many thanks harve

Just coming home from work about 10 mins ago and the bloody car started to misfire again!!!!What the f**k can it be cos its just come back from a month at nissan and they said the only thing wrong with it was the MAS.If its not right tomorrow i'm taking it straight back to chorley as its got a 1 year warranty on it.I have a sneaking suspision thats its going to cost me a fortune as they will say its something new, and i'm fast running out of money to keep repairing it.If it does cost me, then that will be it for me so if anyone is interested in in buying a very good zed with a few things done to it then give me a ring or email your number and once its running properly aga…

Hi Guy's Can anybody tell me if there is a Train Station near PPS, if so which one is it. Trying to work out if i can get home again if i leave my car for a little bodywork fixing. Cheers Dave.

How much do you guys reckon the zed is worth? 1991 H Import Pearl White Twin turbo Auto Leather Stock except for jasma exhaust (poor condition, but stock system available) and K&N elements 63,000 miles Pretty poor body condition, complete with scratches and big dent in the drivers door. cat2 immobiliser Thanks :)

strange but true i have just got my car out of hibernation [oct 02] and found that it vibrates through the car on a nice flat road, The feeling is just like running over white line or rumble type lines? is this due to propshaft? and if so what is the best way to go and were can i get done locally if poss. Also when reving the car seems to reviberate through car. On a different subject were can i get uprated pads. cheers Dave ............... b4 you ask uk tt auto 91:confused: :confused: