General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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

Had a look at a Zed today that was for sale. It's exhausts looked like slightly bigger versions of the std system and had Jasma written on them. Does anyone know anything about these, for example are they straight through? They sounded deep but not boomy! Thanks Jon

Today dealt with a zed with a very poor tick over and also very reluctant to rev above 2000rpm arrived in the workshop, all usual checks found nothing wrong so on to a compression test. All three of the right hand bank cylinders had a zero reading! After stripping the the front of the cam covers off all was revealed, the right hand inlet camshaft was some 30 to 40 degrees out! Now I have seen this before when an old belt has lost some teeth or the belt tensioner has failed but there was plenty of evidence that the belt had been changed and the tension was ok? after further checks when removed the belt was NOT a genuine Nissan part, in fact it had no mar…

are the little plastic clips that go over the end of your springs necessary? do the just stop the spring wearing the rubber out?

Hi, I've seen a black 300ZX around my area, in the North West in Tyldesley/Astley. It's got a private reg, which I will not state, and up untill today, I haven't noticed the R33 GTR alloys on it. Anybodies on here? Regards, -Elliot

Help with the steroe swop over if you can guys. On the back of the UK tape player there are 2 blocks. One contains 10 holes with 9 filled with wires, the other block has 6 holes, 5 are used, 4 of them are for the rear speakers and then there is a green wire that goes to the clarion amp in the rear speaker compartment, but I dont know what to do with this wire as my Kenwood doesnt have a wire for this? Do I just need to send a live current down it to power the amp up as I cant get the rear speakers to work and this is obviously because the amp is not firing up!!! Please help, I am tearing my hair out here!!!!:mad:

hi there dose anyone know where i can get KYB adjustable shocks from for a good price. thanks for any help Sid :confused:

I need to remove the secondary rad at the front of my car i think its the airconn one!!!! tried Andys site but cannot find it heeeeeeeeeeelp chhers Dave

Hi all I need to know how to remove both rads @ front of car and the z centre cd i have has ceased to function! THERE ONCE WAS A ONLINE SERVICE MANUAUL WERE IS IT!!!! cheers Dave

I am still having trouble connecting to this site, (I hope its just not me being dim). Anyway if you use the link from an email informing you there is a reply to a thread it seems to work every time.

My main dealer has put 10/30w oil in my manual gearbox because the new 75/90w they put in previously caused difficult gear selection when cold. This oil has cured the problem, but I wonder if this oil is ok longterm for the box? What about putting Redline MT90 in??

doe's any one know where i can obtain after market replacement part's for my automatic transmission for my z...other than stock nissan parts from nissan.....some where close to hampshire??

is there anyone on here who has got there rear 300zx panel lit up if so did you fit it yourself and any PITA problems ps i've taken a look at the link on twinturbo.net it does'nt look too hard :rolleyes: anyone ordered the illuminous sheets from the US?? appreciate any comments cheers Andy H

Has anyone had problems with non-OEM parts for their Z? My mechanic tried to save me some money with a replacement water pump. 2 water pumps later,both apparently for a 300zx (z32) neither of them fitted properly,both too long.:mad: Now have to get Nissan water pump which will be a little bit more than the ones previously(£35). Ah well I suppose this one will at least fit! Cheers, F.T. (fed up and Zedless!!):(

I really don't know which one to go for. I could go for the stock one but they don't seem to last too long. I could go for a paddle clutch but I've heard that your flywheel has to be in good nick which mine isn't! Also, I've heard that you have to rev the engine to set off smoothly & that they're a bit logical. ie. they're either on or off, is this true? I've heard that they don't last long either! Also there's a street clutch which is OK but costs $490 +$60 +20% rip off tax cos we live in the UK. Anyone know where I could get a clutch at a reasonable price or am I dreaming!!:confused:

Can Anyone help please!!!!! I have a '91 Jap 2+2 TT. The Speedo was changed to MPH but now when i go over 100mph (on private roads of course) the speedo goes back to zero!! The problem is with this is that the power steering kicks in and it all gets a bit scary......... I've had the inline convertor changed and this hasnt made any difference so it must be something else..... Any ideas?? Dan

Can anybody lend me a Techtom ? I need to find out for certain whether mine is Donald Ducked or whether it's my ECU diag port. Have faffed around with this for ages now and have no conclusive proof either way, although I feel it in my water that the most likely cause is an intermittent problem with my Techtom. Alternatively, anyone around my way-ish want to borrow mine for a week or so to confirm whether it works (or whether it damages their ECU diag port - LOL)