General Discussions - 300ZX Related

just like to say that yesterday i sent SRRAE an email asking if he could send me some details about his awsome gauges, i recieved two very,very helpful replies, which he had typed himself and not 'lifted' from some other site, and for that i would like to say a very big thankyou publicly to him - have followed his instructions today and all makes sense. so thanks... vicky x x

Fitted a new boost gauge a few weeks ago (dash mounted) and the stock gauge worked as usual , drove the car to work today and the factory boost gauge just sits at zero now although the aftermarket one is working fine , checked all the hoses and all is fine , will this cause any problems

hi folks, just rung nissan dealer to enquire as to the availability of a set of stickers on the right rear side of most zed's 'twin turbo' as mine is jap inport and none there, just 'fairlady z' on the left. Didint wanna know at all, basically told me to get a life and stop being so vain - anyway, 'a nissan 300 what???' sooooo.... any ideas folks... vicky x x

Hi all , having driven the arse ( literally ) off my Z since buying it about 2 months back , I've gotten use to the power (Jap 90 TT Auto) , now I'm thinking of a few mods. It already has a 6" single exhaust ( neighbours needed an alarm call anyway!) other than that it seems to be standard except for big split rims. Seen a few ads and comments about the JWT chip and think this is the next step , as well as induction maybe. Could anyone who has had this done comment on the difference , also does anyone know the bhp increase? Will this chip increase the boost as well as changing air and fuel intake thingys? I've had a quote of about £350 from a well known Z gara…

A new noise has just appeared on the black beast. If the clutch is engaged in first, second, or neutral there is a whining noise (bearing) but either it's not there or I can't hear it in third, fourth, or fifth. Could this be the clutch release bearing? Also it sounds like it's winding down when you come to a standstill when the clutch pedal is depressed. Any ideas? Ivan

My rear wheels have play on it. It moves slightly top to bottom but not side to side. Its happening on both sides. What could it be? Stuart

Can anyone tell me whatheadlight bulb types are in a Jap Z? I think dipped beam is H3c but is main beam the same. I am looking at a headlight upgrade and I know a few people has said going high wattage (100w+) can cause the wiring to burn out. Has anyone used PIAA bulbs as you can get a 135w bulb that only draws 85w with a simple H3c to H3 bulb conversion? Would this be too hot for the lens?

does any one know any thing about the MF500 amp some one i know is selling one but i cant find any info any where about it. Thanks

Hiya, I think I'll be about to sell my Zed soon, but after reading the note on the Help and Advice Forum, I'll need to become a member befor I can post. I just wondered if anyone can tell me what it costs to join, so I can post my ad? Cheers

Is it true that Courtesy give a discount to twinturbo.net memebers and if so how do you get it since I have found no mention on their online ordering system

Hi folks, well as most of you know i sold the remains of my zed and bought myself an E36 M3. Having now driven it for a month i thought i would report back and say what i think of it. DRIVE AND COMFORT:well the drive and comfort is definitely better than the zed, the solid build quality oozes from the M3. the steering is precise and at 155 you cant ake your hands off the steering and its as steady as you like. i remember my zed being a bit shakey after 140ish, but that maybe my zed and not representative of others. round corners this thing really sticks, but like the zed, in the wet the back end fishtails out quite easily. The seats were better in the zed as they we…

What are the best plugs to use on the Z How often should they be changed?? Cheerz Roy

Who's got one of these induction kits fitted? Thinking of getting one as my 1st Zed mod :D:D. Seen prices around £155. I fitted an K&N Induction kit to my last car, is it a similer job? Airbox off, few bolts and jubilee clips? Is there a difference in engine noise and do you notice quicker pick-up that much? Think my engines running a tad rich at the mo, which doesn't bother me as it gives det protection I'm told, will it affect this? Cheers for any help Pete

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WTF is that?!! Says in Jap(anese:rolleyes: ) Perf Mag advert that it's an anti-hijack system. How does that work? It's been bugging me for ages, anyone got one? Sounds like it engulfs the hijacker in flames or something :D ! Cheers Pete

Hi all, my brother has just got a 300z TT but is having problems getting it to run right. The car has big exhaust, apexi fuel controller and was boosting to just under 1 bar. The boost has now dropped to under 5psi but will sometimes go back up if the ignition is turned off and restarted. After reading some posts we checked the ecu and got code 34. When he first got the car it felt very fast, but the performance now seems to be getting worse every day. Any help would be appreciated :)

HI ALL. I AM BUILDING A CAR AT THE MOMENT AND AM A BIT STUCK ABOUT THE REAR LIGHTS. I DONT LIKE THE OLD RED/AMBER JOBS AND WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE TO LATER SPEC CLEAR OR POSS FOUR ROUND. THE PRICES I HAVE SEEN FOR BOTH OF THESE ARE SERIOUS AND WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE HAS ANY IDEAS ON WHAT THE BEST THING IS TO DO?:)

any one with probs with auto gear box sticking in second gear check out the inhibiter switch the car wont go through the self diagnostics

Cheap lowering springs at moment on ebay but be quick: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14767&item=2403300155&rd=1

Has anyone bothered with one of these? would it be worth it? http://store.yahoo.com/sgpracing-store/sgpracsstclu.html Cheers Vijay

hi folks, glad this is working again - telly sucks:D how the hell can you check the level of the radiator overflow bottle?? i ask because of this.......Rad level spot on - short journey - check level again - nothing there - takes 1/2 pint water to top up. 100% no leaks from system at all - checked extensively - then noticed after returning from journey - a little puddle appears directly under where the overflow plastic bottle is (passenger side) Also, whats the top up funnell above this bottle and how do you know how much to put in. am i being thick - and is this puddle normal if the system is overfull - how can it be if there is water missing when i che…

buggering sh*te. on way home from work (15 minute journey). after 6 or 7 minutes thought it was a bit weird that heater was still spewing out cold air.. it did this a couple of years ago and it was just the mixer getting it's knickers in a twist, so I adjusteted the climate control, changed fan setting, etc.. After about 10 mins there was a bit of heat, but not very much.. all other gauges (temp, etc) all normal. stopped car to pick up parcel at a couriers, then started again. After about 200 yards, I just slowed and turned onto sliproad to dual carraigway, and loads of smoke appeared around me (i.e. it was already doing it, but now I'd stopped i…

Hi all just brought another z this time a uk manual [phase2] only had since weekend and on the way to work this morning i popped into a shop and when a got back into the car i noticed the HICAS light wouldnt go out, when i tried to reverse out of the space i relised i had no power steering! and there was a large pool of fluid underneath!! can any one help. I opened the bonnet and noticed a lot of fluid around top of reservoir but coudnt see any loose pipes. cheers Dave

Due to new postcode the insurance on my 200Sx went from £350 to £700 !!!:rolleyes: :eek: So as I plan to do more modding of it, can anyone recommend a cheap insurer who doesn't mind mods (ie. premium is not too high for a modded car).

Hi, Does anyone one know of anywhere that does auto box rebuilds to a high standard. I have spoken to SE about their fast road rebuild and they want £2300 to recon the box, upgrade it a fast road rebuild and supply and fit an oil cooler. I am pushing 380 horsepower through the box so am dunious about replacing it with a standard recon box. Any help would be gratefully recieved. Cheers :(