General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just wondering where you'd stand if you purchased something from Ebay and it doesn't turn up, do you have any come back with Ebay and also what about if you paid by credit card (through Paypal), would you be covered by their insurance, even though it's an internet auction. Cheers Vijay

Anyone done anything interesting in the Boot regarding there sound systems... I've a 14" Sub in a box (its too big to fit really) Kenwood Amp about 1foot square. Kenwood CD Changer. Would like to make it look neat, any ideas / pics? Dan

Can anyone recomend one that will give me a good signal and can be mounted inside the car. Cheers Vijay

ok - car was being set up on the rolling road on Friday. Long story short the engine shuts down at 440whp apparently cos the ECU thinks its overboosting. I'm looking at getting either 555's or 720 injectors ; can I just use an FCD or should I go for a chip. If so any suggestions on make/model eg JWT, Mines etc. Another option I was looking at was an Apexi power FC to replace my SAFC & AVCR. Any comments will be appreciated. Cheers AdamR

went to take off the roof this morning(yes we do get sun occasionalyin huntingdon)noticed condensation in the headlight units.Anyone get this?how easy to rectify?thanks guys

Is it just mine or is the standard UK Spec horn sh!te??? It sounds like Road Runner and can be quite embarrasing... Peter

I have just noticed a funny noise on my 300zx 1990 it sound like a clock, clock clock (or a horse walking) and it seems to be coming form the drivers side and when you open the door and you have the air pipe that join the door, it seems to be coming form with in there ( tube). nothing was on (eg air con) and you cant here it from under the bonnet it only happens when the engine is on, but it sounds like something bubbling what could be in the air /con heater pipes area I just want to know what it is

I am trying to get the rear seat out of my 1986 300zx but I can't see any retaining bolt, can any one help me with this. Thanks

Hi One of the down pipes is blowing just before the join with the cat. I'd like to replace it with a good old straight through setup, bypassing the cats (e.g. scarab front downpipes supplied by the Zed Centre). However, the standard downpipes appear to have a big pipe connecting each of them to what appears to be the water cooling system??? However, the Scarab downpipes appear to make no provision for this connection. Is this (water??) pipe just blocked off? Likewise, the sensors that attach to the cat, are they left unconnected? Thanks Jon

Hi Guys I checked out my suspension yesterday and found to my surprise that it's equipped with aftermarket shocks. I haven't a clue of their spec only that the rears say: Trust 2G08R KYB and the fronts: Trust 2G08FL KYB Does anyone know anything about these? The rears are adjustable. Unfortunately the rears are leaking. If I replaced them with standard shocks, would the rear suspension be out of balance with the front? Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Cheers Jon

Finally got one. It's grey Jap one with Nice alloys Z centre exhaust & induction kit. 1 or 2 bits to be sorted out but generally reet good condition. Andy Duff checked it over tonight & recons it's a good un, apart from the bits he pointed out. I must admit I wondered if I'd made a mistake for the first half hour but after bringing it all the way from Slough to Preston I realise that I can never be parted now & am in no doubt that I own the greatest car the world. Big thanks to Andy for making the problems with it seem minor. I'll tell you it feels good to live round the corner from this man. I do like to do a long drawn out post from time to time but to…

Why does my car have this, whats it meant to do, does any one on here actualy like having it??

Hi, I notice over the weekend that my front tyres were cracking in between the tread, other than that the tyres look like new, with loads of even tread, is this seriously dangerous, or is it just surface cracks. The tyres are brigestone zr grip II and are no older than 3 years. Would like to hear if any one could shed some light on this, because if I go into a tyre shop they just might scare the crap out of me for a set of new tyres. Thanks for any advise. Tony

What is the difference between the jap engine and the uk engine as regards engine turbos and ecu's and output power and performance? I have a jap import zx300 tt and each time i give it a boot a red light comes on then a massive power loss followed by constant misfires. What dose the red warning light mean. What can be done to keep it off i never WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN . Finally my car is not fitted with cruise control could i get donor parts from a scrap 300zx tt and fit it directly to my car ? what would be be involved what is the best way to go about it ? thanks nigel :confused:

Well, surpsrise, surprise.:mad: I go to pick the car up from the gearbox place and they have managed to sort the boost problem but tell me my radiator is duff, so my first question is: Where can I get a rad and is it easy to fit? Prices etc? Secondly, coming home gave the car a bit of a rag, not too much but a little and then the boost turns right down to 0psi and the car has no pick up at all. After about 5 mins I start to hear a rattle, and my missus who is behind me tells me there smoke coming from my passenger side exhaust. F**K!!!:mad: :mad: I stop when I get home, life the bonnet and when I press the throttle it sounds like a bag of nails! Gu…

Just had to share that with someone because I was so chuffed :D Did sound absolutely awsome when it was opened up though (could hear it very well 2 feet off his bumper). Road was wide & twisty but he couldn't leave me at all between the bends. To be fair though, I was carrying a bit more momentum out of them - he wasn't the most commited round the twisties. Wouldn't even speak though when we stopped at garage.

When the nearside dipped headlight blew on Friday I decided to replace both with the 55w but "30%" brighter versions from Halfords - (458's). I had found that using per-fluxed electrical solder a bit tricky and so I dug out some plumbers (lead free) solder and a tin of flux. I roughed up the rear of the metal fitting with a file, put some of the flux on, (it looks like grease), and tinned the fitting. I then tinned the end of the new connection, added a little more flux and fitted the two parts together, I applied the iron and a nice connection was made. I fitted my new bright lights and tested them for 5 seconds, all OK - I could not be bothered to start t…

On the autobox what is the inhibitor switch, how does it work and what happens if it goes wrong????

WHEN DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED IN ANY GEAR MY 300ZX TT JERKS & JUDDERS. WHEN I COME OFF THE THROTTLE OR WHEN I ACCELERATE IT'S FINE & SMOOTH. THE CARS DONE 66,000 MILES & HAS A FULL HISTORY & JUST BEEN SERVICED. HAS ANYONE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM ?

How much does a larger spoiler cost like mac 1 has or a nice front spoiler I dont want to spend loads just make the car look different Also how much does a kit cost to widen the arches as that looks the nuts

Does anyone have any binary files for chips that I could have a look at ? Probably going to start playing with mine, so would like some for comparison.

Does anyone have the nissan part number for the pilot filter in the autobox ( UK Car) Thanks

Hello everyone, I am new to this site, and just wondered if any one can give me advice please. I am just about to buy a 300zx non turbo and am seeking advice and comments about this car, just the usual advice like what to look out for, whats it like etc. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks Ant.

Changed my TPS for new this weekend (and ECU temp sensor). My autobox gear changes are now sooooo smooth I can hardly tell its changing gear. So for all you autos out there with jumpy gearboxes, something perhaps to check before laying blame on a knackered box? StuartR

Just a question about the octane additives you can buy to pop in your fuel really, have chat with a skyline owning friend over the w/e, basically he was saying that about twice a month he sticks additives into the engine, said this gives him much better fuel economy in some cases another 50-60 miles. Also mention of it being better for the engine, cleaner.. etc. So, question really, how much of this is actually true, other than the obvious cost what are the negatives... what brand additive is best to use, and how often?