General Discussions - 300ZX Related

For all us peasants out there who are still on conventional dial up internet access... Iain was telling me that you can ring BT and tell them your dial up connection speed is tommy tank and request that they turn the gain up on the line and hey presto. I was getting 38000 bps and now after a confirmation text message from BT am getting 44000 bps. Fastest I've had it (ohhhh errrrr Mrs :D) EVER!!! Woooo hoooooooo! Much better and much faster. Mac Discount Plc. does it again. :D I wonder if he knows what this weeks Lotto rollover numbers are? :D

I'm off to Italy (Florence actually) for hols at the end of August. Thought I'd take the Z. I reckon on 2 days each way, so a couple of questions - 1. What route to take and where to stay for the overnight in each direction? 2. What bits on the Z might go snap that I could carry with me and what preparation would be important before going?

Hi All, To anyone who's looking for Z32 manual gearboxes for a conversion job, www.japaneseautos.co.uk (01995 605181) reckon they have a few manual boxes for about £200 - £300 - bargain, you could afford an overhaul too. They also have some imported gearboxes with warranty. If this is't 100% true please don't shoot the messenger :-\ I just came across them while I was trying to find some clutch servo hoses and check valve - BTW, anyone have these spare?? Cheers! RobH

I've got some AGX adjustable shocks and some blitz lowering springs to go on and I'm wondering if I'll need the camber correction kit. For anyone with the blitz springs, did you have any problems with tyre wear at all? Cheers Vijay

I made the mistake of buying from http://www.kobemotor.com/ The car was very poorly described to say the least. I am in the trade and the cost to put it into the condition as described is approaching £1000.00. They even got the mileage wrong, how I dont know. Actually I do, they dont give a sh*t. They have offered me £50.00 refund, as if that would make any difference. Please tell everyone that you know to pass this on so. I ask this because I dont want them decieving anyone else. They should not be in business and the more people tell others the more likely they will go out of business. I can tell the whole story to anyone who sends me email.

http://www.comedycentral.com/includes/rpmdirect.jhtml?ram=chappelle%2Fcar2_300.rm its real media streaming. :D:D

Another pic with red arrows from the workshop today, a bit of a mess the pic shows impact damage to the engine sump. very nasty. Jeff TT

i no this is an old question but who offers the best car insurance? ive got a good quote of the insurance factory ,but id like to no if anyone has found a good 1 for upgraded cars cheers jason

Just got a non turbo 'Fairlady' jap import. Runs sweet but when I pull away from a standing start, the car hesitates before going. This also applies in reverse. Any help on the cause and how to stop it would be much appreciated.

I think it's time for a new clutch as mine slips like a good 'un. Is the best place to get them from Courtesy Nissan? I'm guessing i should probably get the clutch disc and pressure plate or does it tend to be just the clutch disc that goes? Labour hours? Cheers Boyzies :cool:

Does anyone know the part number for the yellow plastic bit on the door lock barrel that works the linkage. (divers side). thanx.

I know it's been said here before but I now know first hand how crap the stock temp gauge is. My car decided to lose it's coolant yesterday and I was shocked when the temp gauge went from normal driving temp to very near the maximum in a matter of about 15-20 seconds while I was doing a steady 60. Luckily for me I managed to pull over and I don't think any serious damage has been done. I just couldn't believe how quickly it moved! I would recomend everyone go out and get an aftermarket temp gauge so you can have some sort of warning if your car overheats. That's next on my list (well after a timing kit:( ). Vijay

Hi Guys, Since the series 1 PTU is prone to failing, does anyone know if a series 2 PTU fits on a '90 300zx without any problems ?. I'vebeen told by a reliable source that my misfiring when warm may be the PTU on its way out. Or does anyone enjoy fixing broken PTU's :D. :(

as above whats the advtages and disadvatages of a zed TT over a GTO TT?? which after de-limiting is the quiker for the following: 0-60 0-100 1/4 top

Noticed last week that the tyre on my space saver spare wheel has Jap writing all over it. Considering my motor is a UK car is this right? Or has someone swopped my UK spare for a Jap spare? Nick :cool:

I think the mechanical side of it has gone t1ts up, as it makes slightly different noises when it tries to fire up!! Have tried taking it out/reconnecting it, but all to no avail! Can anyone sort us out with a bargain Comptuer or a cheapish hard drive!!!AS I sit in an internet Cafe, thinking this place is filled with crumpet, why do I want a computer at home!! Is there anyway of salvaging the information on my old hard drive? Mark Give me a ring if you can help out 0777 642 6539

Morning, After breaking down yesterday, it looks like my water pump has decided to leak. I've got a couple of questions: 1. Is it easy to change and anything I should be carefull about? 2. When draining/refilling the system, has anyone undone the drain plugs on the cylinder block? Cheers Vijay

no funny comments..... i am really distrubed and need serious feed back. let me set the picture its was 2am and i had dropped this girl i was seeing home. i was driving back when i noticed a red fiesta with turbo zooming around. at first i took no notice but then i pulled up to a set of traffic lights and guess what? it was there. he strated reving away indicated he wanted a race. i intially thought theres no point but then then my 3litre twin turbo got the better of me. the lights turned orange and he started to edge then they turned green and the race began. i had my foot halfway down on the pedal, my turbo was kicking in, so was his. we were neck and neck …

Hi I recently posted a message on this forum about buying direct from japan and picking your car on the basis of three pics! I had different views about it from different people on the matter, so then i went and did it!! Ive just been offered this car: Red, 5speed, manual, twin turbo, late 1992 (k), 23,000miles, full black unmarked leather, excellent bodywork, aftermarket spoiler, sideskirts and mirrors, 18inch split rims (volks racing), aftermarket exhaust (s/s) I have seen the pics and it looks mint!, now assuming that everything is genuine (i.e. Milage!!) can anyone give me an approx price on what they think its worth?? Thanks for your tim…

Does any one know how to set these things up

Hadn't used the car in ages but Mrs T needed to use it for work tonight so after jumping it (the car :D) due to a flat battery I parked the Z underneath my security light so I could check the fluids! Only to discover that since I last looked in the engine bay something had been a little busy with my PTU plug insulation. Grrrrrrrr! Also my left hand headlight is out so I'm just hoping that it's just the bulb and not more tom foolery from a rodent with an appetite for cabling...feckers. "Now where's that air rifle gone?"

anyone interested in carbon parts for their car then email me at my forum http://www.z32.co.uk craig if you want anything then give me a buzz and i'll look after you m8.as thanks for posting cheers jason(jaylox)

Take a look at the picture and anwer me this, how on earth did this zed make it to the workshop (40 minute motorway journey) with the inlet pipes in such bad condition!! the left one did not even have retaining clip on it! This was noticed during a general assesment and short service, the inlets had been off before as there is sealant everywhere but the pipes were not changed...this incidently is a reported 40,000 kilometer engine (2nd hand) yes right! Jeff TT

I don't seem to have any reversing lights anymore. If it is the switch and not wiring anyone know if this is easy to replace? I presume it is somewhere on the gearbox.

I've eventually done it ppl, after 18 months of making your zeds look awesome I've gone and got one for me. Thanks to that top guy Latz at GPS a deal was struck and am now the owner of a 90TT in silver with slitrims,stainless, leatherand hoooge sounds. cheers Latz. Then just to put the icing on it, I've just sold it to make way for a SKYLINE. Now I know this will upset a few ppl, but hey at least I tried one(even if it was for a very short time). But it is still a Nissan(ish) and it does have that donutting ability and it will be one wild ride!!!!!!