General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Anyone know where to get these apart from Nissan? I have a couple that are a bit sticky due to corrosion. I'd already re built and the calipers, cleaned everything done the seals and even painted the darn things but after a trouble free year I had signs that one front hub was always hot and it seems to be because the 2 sticky pistons on one side are causing the pads to drag the disc a little. The pads have worn to the rusty bit on the piston and when I took the pads out for a looksee I could see fresh rust under the dust cover which is obviously the sticking point. Still stops great and doesnt pull or anything but one side hot and the other cool bothers me. C…

Has anyone on here fitted HKS spark plugs to their Z? I know Johnny from GPS has :rolleyes:

Down the east Lancs dual carrage way coming back from Salford where there are about 5 sets of lights and a few roundabouts on a national speed limit road. First set of lights I just had fun, the TC was on 10% The Jag was next to me but I didnt take any notice. Next set of lights I wasnt really bothered but I noticed the Jag driver really trying. So floored it when he was about 2 cars infront and blew past him. Next set of lights, I hear his engine reving, not having any of it I waited till the lights went green and then floored it. It was like he was going backwards and I did him again at the next set of lights. After that he pulled up behind me every time. :D Su…

Got to be vaery careful here, but i only bought my Z from a garage in Liskeard, Cornwall 3 weeks ago, with a brand new MOT and service and the speedo is registering 130mph doing only as a guess 50mph!!!! Can anyone let me know if selling a car with a speedo not working is illegal and if the car is deemed then unroadworthy? Would it have failed its MOT? Am i driving illegally? The garage concerned said it would fix it but to date has made no effort to get the car back in. Does anyone know what the problem is (may have asked before - sorry) and where i can get the part from so i can tell this garage where to get it before i go to my solicitor and sue them. …

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Where abouts is the lock number stamped on the lock barrels? I have taken the door lock out and removed the barrel but theres nowt there! Is it cunningly hidden? Do they only stamp the lock no on the lock for the boot? I have a nice new blank key and I'd rather try and get it cut from the computer (using the lock no) rather than matching it to the rather worn titanium key. Any advice appreciated. Nick :cool:

I was wondering what it is that finishes off a turbo. Seems to me that a manual driven hard gives the turbo the hardest time with the pressure shocks and turbine decelerations each time the throttle is slammed shut at max boost while you change gear. You then depend on recircs or bovs to ease up on it. An auto doesnt do this because you keep the throttle wide open all the way up the gears. The only time you "shock" it, as it were, is when you lift off suddenly at max boost. So maybe turbo life is more related to how many max boost gearchanges the car gets rather than simply mileage.

Hoping to purchase a Z at the end of this month & obviously running costs are an issue to think about. My cousin was round tonight & reminded me that his dad does LPG conversions. Will this run ok with the Z, can the engine still be tuned when running on gas? If it will work I can probably get it done pretty cheap (ish). I've been on the SXOC for 18 months or so & never heard it mentioned but I wonder if that's just 'cause of the cost of conversion.

Hello all. Completely new to all this bulletin board kind of mullarkey but as I`ve lurked for a while I thought I`d better register and post seeing as how i`ve now got car to talk about. Love it to bits. 1991 import and, as far as I can see, totally original with 55k. While the weather has been a bit dodgy up North its spent a lot of time wrapped up warm in the garage waiting for the sun. Stand and look at it a lot and drag everyone else in to look at it. Only has the original stereo in so still having to use tapes-remember those? And favourite for driving to.............The Rezillos-Can`t Stand The Rezillos. Dodgy I know, but hey... Anyway. Far too much for first po…

FIRST night out in the 300ZXTT and something goes wrong. The car sounds like its not firing on all cylinders and it happend just after I was racing an Audi TT........and the power has gone too although when you get up to speed it seems OK?!?!? Not good, not good at all. Has anyone got any ideas??????:( :( :( :( They way I look at it, the car should be able to take a rag every now and them, thats why I bought one, so I need to get to the bottom of this.:(

got a quote for a set of falken tyres, 265 35 18's rear 225 40 18's front for 500 quid fitted, are one tried these tyres not sure what model they are. but seems reasonable price, i dont do a lot of miles so dont need super race type tyres. any opinions alternative suggestions welcome

I've been warned that my Turbotechnics breather kit may damage my pride and joy ! Having done a search on the archives it seems most of the hostile comments relate to the group buy, and the fact that the hoses supplied were the wrong size. I had mine fitted long before the group buy and hopefully haven't had any problems caused by it. Quite to the contrary it's doing it's job just fine. Are there any telltale signs I should be looking out for ? I REALLY don't want my engine to go bang so soon after my gerabox ! Also, should I go for BOV's or recirc to replace it ? Cheers !

Clutch slips like mad, came across these the other night - http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateH.asp?SubFolderID=184&SearchYN=N I was thinking of this one; 'RPS Sport Clutch with Sprung Hub for 1990-96 300ZX TT, any idea of what its like, or anyone recommend any of the others? or even the flywheels? My Z is standard apart from exhaust and soon an intake. At most ill chip + raise the boost a little.

Hi guys, Finally after a few months of waiting I have my 300zx TT, well worth the wait. Had a nice long drive back from Brighton, although it rained all the way soI diddnt really get chance to open it up fully. Bring on the sunshine! Let me know what you think! DO I have upload problems?:confused:

Can you notice any difference after install? Is it worth it?

Hi, Just bought my first 300zx at the weekend - i love this car! just wondering how to get the engine chasis number (not the model code) I cant see it in the place where its suppose to be my car is a 2 str import though appreciate any ideas. thanks oli

Hi All, Does anyone know where I can view a Z32 Parts microfiche on the net? I have seen 1 but it is not a great copy. Cheers :confused:

Hi, My battery is completely shot - output of 2.5 mv and not accepting any charge. This could explain why the alternator was outputting 16V or it could be that the voltage regulator in the alternator has gone and killed my battery. So any recommendations on what to get / not to get as far as the battery is concerned please. Once I get it started I shall check the alternator output and if still 16V and if so any recommendations what to get / not to get please.

Hi all, Right I'm starting to leave rainbows everywhere I go, it's working out at a bottle of TQ every 50 miles or so, I think I've located the problem. It's the hose under the alternator pulley. Some of you suspected that this would be split at the bend as there is a join there, but it seems to be leaking from the top of the hose or what ever it is connected to up there, maybe the pump but I really don't know. I have a picture of it at home so I'll attach it when I get in (if I get a chance tonight). I can't see to get to this from underneath, not sure what I would do even if I could. Is there an easy way to get to it ?. If not do you know how much I should b…

Can you get Detonation at low RPM say 2-3k

Guys, I was driving down the A13 lastnite and it was around that time i started hearing a 'knocking' noise from the engine!! After calling Andyduff and some more further investigating i realised that it was only happening from around 2500rpm to bout 3500-4000rpm???? it doesnt happen b4 or after?!?! Sounds quite bad, thought i blew me engine, have i? does any1 no what it could be? The knocking sounds like when u hold the end of a stick to a bicycle wheel..... thanks jaz

Guys, Popped out in the Z tonight and the second fan came in after a few miles no warm air out of the vents spotted the gauge move off the norm so i stopped the Z at once!!!!!. All the water had gone?????got some water from a pub and got the Z home without any movement on the gauge. As i put the water in, it slowly disappears and still no warm air,whats happening? no sign of it underneath. Ken Z :confused:

Are these any good, do they fit straight on, or do i need something to work with them.

Im getting a strange gurgling noise from the near side around by the bulkhead. I've had this problem before and apparently there is a valve down that way that needs bleeding now & then. Does anybody know what this might be & where i can find it.

Hi dudes, If i floor it she pulls hard untill around 5500 where she slowly loses go and i notice a funny high pitch noise. Any ideas? She runs fine otherwise apart from a worse than average mpg ( Cheers