General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Andy I could do with your e mail address, I'm picking the car up tomorrow. Or anyone else could you e mail it to me at rsnurdf@aol.com Just in case anyone thinks they shouldn't do this Andy asked me to e mail him in a thread. I think it was something about a 100 reasons why not to buy one or something like that. cheers Roy.

Hello there, Ive travelled across from the Nissan Primera Owners Club looking for a bit of help...... A friend of mine has wangled his way into having a UK spec 300ZX for the weekend for a test drive.... anyway, he took it to a friend of his who started beating one off when he saw that at the end of the VIN Plate it had written 32R... or R32, according to him, its a special edition 300zx with the Skyline engine fitted and he should bite the salesmans hand off to buy it.... Does anyone know if he is correct about the Special Model.... or is he talking poo or does anyone know where I can find out if it is indeed true. Thanks for any help you can provide.…

Fitted a RPS segmented flywheel and 6 puck sport clutch today with help from my mate Elmo who may only be a junior member and not very bright but he's ok at lifting heavy weights :D There is no chatter, no problems pulling away with the lighened flywheel and the pedal feels almost stock so I would recomend it to anyone who is unsure of which clutch to get because you dont want to ruin the driveability of your car. Paul

My air conditioning compressor is 'ucked. Anyone changed it, that can advise me on the procedure. I know I won't be able to 'charge' it myself but if I can change it myself I'll only need to pay for the 'charging'. It's not really bothered me up till now but it's March and no doubt we'll be in for another of those sweltering hot summers in scotland. One other thing, the online manual, great, except the I have to go through an almighty rigmorole to get it to print out on an A4 format. I'm old, I can only read paper instructions, anyone know an easy way to print it out.

I have only had the Z for about a 4 days and on the first £30 pounds it gave me 140 miles on Optimax rurally. Is that about average. The car has got an after market exhaust amd thats the only engine mod apart from the BOV's but they shouldnt affect consumtion. What are people getting on average. Ray

I have been trying to send an email and I keep on getting the following message returned. Is this an auto reply or a real mailer-daemon error? "Hi. This is the mailer-daemon. I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses. This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out." There is also a load of header information. The message seems a bit of a piss take if you ask me. Cos

The cigarette lighter does not work in me (imported) zed - a search of the forum quickly revealed a translation of the interior fuse box and instructions how to check the lighter out. The result is, its fixed so I can now try out my sat. nav. system. Moral... Always do a search before posting your question. p.s Thanks to SRRAE, b19rks and other for the definative thread! http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15763&highlight=fuses

Where does the oil come out if you over fill it. I ask because I over filled it slightly when I did a change yesterday, not by much, and I have been keeping an eye on the oil pressure and it hasnt gone too high but is higer than what it should be for the RPM im doing. I know there is a valve that opens when its over full and the oil is released, but where does it come out? The exhaust, on the floor? I am planning to take some oil out when I have time, maybe Monday or Tuesday. Stuart

Bout to install an autometer temp gauge i bought, do i need to install the sender unit or can i use the existing one? If i do use the existing one should i disconnect the stock gauge connected to it? Cheers Rob

Does anyone have a electronic copy of a manual or any helpful books on 300zx Thanks

Guys, I need help and advise on 19" wheels plz!!! Someone I know is selling some 19" OZ Antares. 8x19 Fronts 8.5x19 Rears They have 235/35/19 on fronts and 265/30/19 rubber on rear. PCD is 114.3 x 5 and the Offset is 50mm. Now the questions are: Will they directly go on my Z? If not, will they fit with the Spacers? and if they can fit with the spacers, what size spacers do i need and would i need to buy extended studs aswell? He lives very far from me so it will be extremely difficult to try them on before buying so i will really appreciate your input to this matter because it will help me decide whether or not i want those wheels …

As the forum is the light of all knowledge, If you purchase an item on a credit card, and then the item is stolen, is there any liabilty with the cc company? Is this for a set period after purchase? Or am I clutching at straws? Anyone?

Not zed related but a warning anyway, did a favour for a business buddy today whilst he was having a meeting with a relative of his who had arrived in a poorly Vauxhall Astra. Basically poor idle (Mmm.... sound familiar) poor throttle response and increase in petrol cosumption. The car had been looked over by a kwik fit centre in London who had advised her that it required either new points, clean out the carb or both! This is an M registered 1.6 Ecotek engine no points and fuel injection!!!! Jeeeeeez and these people change brakes on customers cars! Basic service, Oil, filters, plugs and tb clean soon had it purring nicely, and the killer the part…

WHO ? Z spotted tonight 20.00 hrs, Midlands, M6 north bound jun 8, M reg grey. Taking the Mrs to see a friend in the works car 1.7TD wishing i was in my Z, off the road for some repairs only for a short while!!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz (Looking from the back at all times) Ken:p

Hi, Dropped the heads off today to get them Ported+polished and the guy rang Piper Cams to ask about reprofiling the cams! He said the cost would be about 250 if they could do anything,has anybody had any experience of this?

Hello anyone, Wondering if anyone can identify this item. It's on the drivers side of the gearbox on the opposite side to the rev sensor. It has 2 wires coming out of it and it has been left disconnected by some garage:confused: :confused: Thanks Vijay

Where the hell do i run wires & pipes etc through the o/s bulkhead area? > I have already used up the grommet hole behind the ECU, ......any ideas? Or do i make one :eek: harve

Ok, I bet you guys are biased but should I buy a 300ZX? I have a 200SX (S13) at the moment which is fine but I think the 300 looks sweet. I ride motorbikes so I'm used to high performance and I had a drive in a mate's Fairlady, which seemed pretty quick. I almost bought the Fairlady (J-plate, 120,000kms, nice condition, £2500) but I'm terrified of huge repair bills. The fuel consumption and insurance I can live with cos they're predictable but how much will servicing / engine repairs cost? What's a worst and best case figure? (I bet people ask this question all the time...) Craig David (no, not that one...)

I have heard the Apexi air filters are better than the rest, so just wondering where is the best place to place an order. Or shall i buy some panel filters and drill some holes in the airbox as many people do. Ray

i had my konis fitted bye a local garage, on top of the original rear struts there was a grey solanoid which kind of fitted on top,but the konis didnt have the attachment so the garage just left them hanging,so now everytime i put the handbrake on theres an anoying clonk from them.Will it be ok just to strap them up or do they go there for a specific reason,also ive noticed a severe amount of brake dust all over the rear of the car now,my pads a v low and will be changed tomorrow,could it be this thats causing the dust.........

Anyone know a good mechanic in the Chippenham area? I cant find out why my clutch booster isnt working!!! anyone? Dan

I think i have a boost leak somewhere because with .8 jets I am running 12 PSI and without them i am running 7.5 PSI Idle is fine and there is no hesitation and the car is generally running really well, no error codes either been round the car with a piece of tube stuck to my ear but can't seem to find any leaks

What is the correct torque setting for the 2 big bolts that mount an R33 Brembo caliper to the strut? Many thx, -Andrew

my japtt has standard air filters,if i buy hks?filters will they simply slot into place or do i need to modify anything,i just about know the diff between a spanner and a hammer.Ta guys.

great quote from norwich union direct.£284 fully com, pncb,£100excess,curtesy car,the works.I new nearing my Dotage would bring me joy :D