General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi All, This is doing my nut in!! Some geezer's supposed to be sending me a replacement loom for my auto/man conversion. It's the last part that I need and I (and my mechanic) have been waiting for it for over 2 weeks now :-( still not been sent. I'm not convinced it ever will be - cheque went in post almost 3 weeks ago, don't think it's been cashed yet but Gnat West are offering their usual crap web service at the mo' so I can't check. Does anyone know how to adapt the loom from the auto TT to make all the electrics work with the manual? I'm sure it must be possible - anyone tried it? Failing that, anyone got a Manual one gathering dust? Or anyone in Brist…

There are a lot of companies that supply bits and bobs for the Z in the USA ,these are generally cheaper than what we can get it for over there. Saying that when you add on the postage and the dreaded tax, then the savings aren't usually that great. I've got relatives in the US, so if I ordered something and got it sent to them and they then sent it on to me, would that be a way of avoiding the tax? Anyone know? Cheers, F.T.

My rear passenger tyre keeps going down. I have taken it to my local tyre place and they testing it and there is no puncture and the valves are fine. Could it be possible that the alloy is actually leaking? I know it can happen but is this what it is like? Today my rear was down to 12psi :( and it was at the correct pressure about a week ago, yet there is no visable nail or hole and the valve is fine and there is no puncture. Any ideas what it could be? Stuart

Hi, I had a Stillen Sir intake fitted last year and ever since I get a resonating sound for a short time when accelerating (3500rpm +) Does anyone else get a noise from their Stillen intake? Cheers, Andy

I am planning on removing the drivers seat this weekend. Seems simple enough, 4 bolts out it comes. However, looked in the manual and its on about removing the seat from the runners!! Whats that all about then??? Anyone taken the seat out recently and can advise!! Oh, its a series II car with eletric heated seats. Thanks Nick :cool:

ive got no reverse lights,but the bulbs n fuse r ok,so it must be the shifter switch thing,but where would that be,mines a uk tt manual,thankyou i know u guys always come up trumps...........

Compression testing. Is it difficult? Have a couple of cars here worth testing (especially the Z), will this do the job? Hi-Gauge Plus(Reference #4101) @ http://www.buy-secure.co.uk/gunsons_test_tune.htm (about half way down). Cheers

After test driving both a 300ZX and Fiat Coupe, and considering the horror stories about keeping a RX7 on the road, I am leaning towards buying a Zed. I received this from Jason at Bonsai cars... Make Nissan 300ZX Model Twin Turbo Manual Year 1991 Mileage (KM) 79,000 Mileage (Miles) 48,980 Autcio Grade Grade 4 Vehicle Cost In Yen 497000 Cost in Sterling At Todays Rate (£) 2588.541667 Shipping Cost Approx (£) 500 10 Percent Import Duty (£) 308.8541667 17.5 Percent VAT (£) 594.5442708 Customs Clearence Fee (£) 70 Sourcing Fee (£) 500 MOT (£) 40 MOT WORK (£) 80 SVA (£) 0 …

I was wondering about looking at RX7 turbos as well as 300ZXs. Anyone had one/Driven one? What are they like for reliability because I've heard some horror stories? I don't car too much about the 16mpg I just don't want too many £2000 repair bills. I've also heard they NEED an engine rebuild at 60,000 miles! :eek: Any thoughts?

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My mates after a custom leather full interior for his Skyline-blue 300ZX. Think he really wants silver?/blue piping, but think he may opt for something else. Anyone got anything of interest as I think he just wants rid of the cloth. It doesn`t do the car justice! He`s also got a red 300ZX for sale. Think it`s L-reg. got tan leather ,after-market alloys, looks fantastic. £6995. Can find out more tomorrow if anyone`s interestd.

What's the best way to get the car running at maximum boost and know you're not detting? I've seen a detonation warning gauge on a site somewhere and wondered if these are any good? Am I better getting an exhaust gas temp meter instead? I've got a boost controller so safety boost is mostly bypassed. Had one engine die from possible detonation at high revs and don't want it happening again... :(

Any ideas?!?, engine was running lumpy from cold I get 100yrds down the road car stops and wont start. Removed spark plugs were soaking wet with black tips!, cleaned and dried them off and put back in. Engine started for approx 5 secs then flooded again and wont start. Nissan UK carried out a diagnostics check - nothing wrong, I said I would ask you guys they said "good idea"! Many thanks, D UK

HI All, I have a friend in the auto trans game, he has been doing them for more years than I can remember, about 20 I guess. I called in to see him today but he was not in, on road test. I spoke to his mechanic who gave me the price of about £1000.00 for a guarranteed rebuild, (12 months) full rebuild not a repair, inc torque converter and labour in and out. He is based in Aylesbury, Bucks, on one of the industrial estates. I can possibly get this reduced if enough people are interested in starting up some sort of dialogue. ??????? Any responce????

I urgently need a new Brake Master Cylinder for my 1992 Uk spec ZX, but Nissan UK have none in UK or Holland depot, which means a THREE week delay!! No-one else seems to have one. Does anyone know of another source?

Quick Question regarding the above Greddy do a wastegate Actuator pre-set to 14 PSI as apposed to the stock 9 PSI can this be used as a stable alternative to a boost controller ?????

After I get the resurrected beast back from jeff at the weekend the next job is going to be to get my exhaust blow seen to (quite a nasty one).. and thought I may as well start investigating exhausts and prospects of a de-cat job. Firstly, which is a decent system to go for? Jeff mentioned the Mongoose supplied by ZCentre is pretty good... Secondly is it worth having the de-cat job done, if so, by who, any horror stories, and how much performance gain is there? It's a mid 1990 H plate so legally speaking it's okay for a de-cat.

I've had a Celica for a few years, and I fancy a change so I'd been looking around and had been thinking of getting a Honda Prelude (2.2 VTEC). So, I took one for a test drive last week - OK, but not that much quicker than the Celica and I didn't like sitting in it. The dash was too low! I know that probably shouldn't be a big factor in selecting a car, but I just didn't feel comfortable. Cut to this week. I had arranged to meet my brother for an evening pub meal. I got there a bit early and was thinking of killing a little time when I spotted a ZX on a fore court at about £5.5. I've always liked 'em, but this one really struck me so I decided to check it out f…

Does anybody have a list of (or know of any!) ZX specialists in the South West of the country? Any of you Zedsters out there in this area?

Hi, What diameter gauges fit in the space below the radio? And where can I get the predrilled panel to accomodate them? Are there any other methods of attaching gauges apart from the A pillar method as the convertible has a different A pillar! The stillen centre shroud is too expensive! Anyone know of an EGT gauge that will fit in that space, that shows peak hold or history and has a warning feature? Mark

I seem to be getting a slight vibration coming up throught the seat, its only very slight but i think im hearing a noise like a gentle hum with it, although im a right fanny when it comes to noises i dont think im imagining it, but it is or rather must be at an early stage, could it be the prop bearing on its way out perhaps??? or am i on the wrong track, its not wheel balancing or wheel bearing noise any ideas / info would be v much appreciated, eg is there a way to check this bearing etc

As some of may know, I'm going to picking up my zed next week, only problem being it arriving in Southampton - it'll cost a fortune to have it delivered to London!! Only idea I have so far is to book an MOT near home and drive it back - I think this is legal, even the girl at the port suggested this. Of course having no plates will attract a lot of attention and I'll probably get pulled over a fair few times :( So... does anyone know where I can get trade plates that will be valid for the day or week? Or better ideas? Thanks in advance, James

Seen as I lost my hard drive and all my email contacts can anybody remember who it was that was doing the group buy for the above. Cos I sent a cheque for em months ago and emailed them and still waiting but can't remeber who it was doing it lol. Besides the fact I haven't received owt either. Richard

Just to let you know it is now mhanley@btinternet.com! Mark

Hi, After a TT front bumper if anyone has one up for sale, or even better wants to give it to me cos I'm such a nice bloke! Andy I'm still need your bumper as well! Mark