General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, next monday I'm having an engine oil change on the ZX. The milage is around 60,000 miles - is it worthwhile changing the auto gearbox oil at the same time?

What's your views on EBC brake pads. Are they better than the standard Nissan product. I heard recently they now recommend the red stuff for the zx tt, not the green stuff- has anyone else heard that?

Hi, Tried to start the 300 this morning but failed (deep dread started..) Anyway got home tonight and had a look at the car, found 2 harness conectors half off and one connector completely off on the drivers side of then engine block (about half way down) - dont know what it does, anyway as you expect after finding each problem and jumping back in the car - I expected it to start :( but NO! I saw the check engine light was on the dash, and when i switched the ignition on a could hear an electrical humming. Eventually found a broken wire in a harness connector - in the most inaccessible place possible - right in the middle of the engine block near the windo…

Hi all, had my ZX TT import for 2 weeks now and loving every minute of it. Apart from loosing the back end in the wet that is, will have to get the hang of that!! My Z has got 18inch alloys fitted and wondered what size tyres you could recommend I should have fitted. At the moment it has 265x40x18 on the back and 235x35x18 on the front. Think that's the right way round??? When I am driving round town etc the car feels fine but I have noticed that at higher speeds on motorway's etc (70-80ishmph) I always seem to be correcting the steering as if it's tramlining if that makes sense. It also seems to pull to the left and the tyre pressures are all spot on. Any advise would …

Is there such a think on Japan-spec Z car? And if yes how do you gutt them? I've heard that by doing this you gain up to 20 rwhp

n e one wanting a pukka full stainless exhaust system custom made while u wait should call topgear in st albans north london.I had one made for me at a mear £550 all in,it sounds amazing.They ask u wot noises u want it to make n which tail pipes you like,theyre very friendly so give them a call guys. 01727850537 st albans,01282414413 burnley,01308427588 bridport http://www.topgear.co.uk let me know how u get on...

Wouid I be right in thinking that the auto gearboxes can be converted to semi auto? If it can be done, what sort of cost? Only reason i ask is that i'm looking for a good Z right now and as you know most are autos. I'd prefer a manual but if an auto can be converted to semi-auto then i could happily live with it.

Anybody know where I can service my Z around the luton bedfordshire area?? Thanxx. :)

HKS Automatic Line Controller - £80 (As new bought 2002) Stillen Billet Oil Filler Cap - £20 (Good condition bought 2002) [sOLD TO JAMES]. Illuminated/Polished Door Scuff Panel Trims - £80 (Good condition bought 2002) [sOLD TO JAMES]. Door Mount Front Seat Belts - £80 pair/£40 each (As new bought 2001) Potentially a RAZO automatic gearshifter (chrome button) - £50 (As new bought July 2002) Depends on whether I have all the old bits to refit the old gearshifter or not. 1991 Ignition Coils x 6 - £20 each (x 6) 1991 Water Pump - £20 [sOLD TO WARREN]. 1991 Cambelt Pre-Tensioner - £20 1991 Standard Intercoolers - £50 (pair) 1991 I…

Lost your email/addr re the cd - please send it to me again. Cheers

UK Twin Turbo 1990 on Private Plate. Metallic Black (body in excellent condition except rubber spoiler paint defect-minor) History and recent reciepts for over 1500 from Nissan. Cam belt changed 1000 miles ago (Nissan) Recent Service...including new front discs and pads. (Nissan) Sony CD Player and quality Infinity Speakers front and rear New Front Tyres Gearbox and diff oild changed recently as part of service Electric Front Drivers seat (Black/Dark Grey Leather-worn but not split) Air/Climate Control. All Zed extras for UK spec car. Prop and Centre Bearing inspected by Nissan and all OK inc U/J's Throttle Bodies recently Cl…

hi. i have just bought a 300zx and am having the time of my life. although i bought my car with a bodykit i still want to make some more changes. i have been looking at the website for the Z centre (http://www.zcentre.co.uk) and although they have a good range of stuff they are pricey. could any off you wise men give me other links for mods for my car cheers.

hi, i have just bought an imported 300zx twin turbo automatic. and i am having the time of my life. however, as with all good things i`m not sure of certain things. i was hoping that you could help answer my questions. i almost feel like a virgin!!!! 1. the cruise control on my car doesn`t work. many people with Twin turbos have said that this is a good thing as the cruise control usually ruins the turbos. what is the truth? should i get it sorted? 2. when i switch on the car i am supposed to have a light which reads HICAS that is supposed to come on temporarly like the brake light etc. this is not the case? what could be wrong and how important is it to get f…

Interesting mail i just found. Outside the US (including Japan) 352000 Z's have been produced since 1979 giving the States 75% of all Z's produced. NISSAN Z CAR U.S. SALES BY YEAR 1970 15,988 1971 18,290 1972 34,605 1973 47,199 1974 63,963 1975 31,151 1976 55,199 1977 67,331 1978 62,699 1979 86,007 1980 55,625 1981 64,487 1982 59,853 1983 68,575 1984 71,617 1985 67,555 1986 56,997 1987 38,847 1988 22,232 1989 23,918 1990 22,663 1991 16,833 1992 11,356 1993 8812 1994 7040 1995 4351 1996 2785 1996 2785 1997 1142 1998 289 Total U.S. sales: 1,087,409 (Global Z car production…

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my car has just starting to miss when its wet, do any of you have this problem or have you had it, and have had it sorted .it seems like water is getting in to the air filter. i gave it a few strong revs and it starts to clear :confused: :confused: please help

Hi all, Firstly, am I correct in thinking that my 1991 Jap Spec import initially was supplied with a master key fitting all locks on the car & a service key fitting drivers door & ignition only?? Secondly, as my local Nissan dealership is only staffed by morons, who don't seem to be able/bothered to find out anything definative for me, before I call Nissan GB for advice, does anyone know if you can order a replacement pre-cut master key from Nissan by quoting them your chassis & model number??? The reason I ask, is I got my car with only 1 key, what I assume is the service key as it only fits the ignition and drivers door, therefore having a cop…

Well ill soon be off guys, got me a TT manual supra running around 400BHP. It's been good (sob). If any one has any good ideas how to send my 300 on to a good home could you let me no? It's a mint car, wel it is now!!!! What do we think it's worth, really!!!! Silver TT manual jap spec 52000 miles!!!!!

does anyone know how to get the ignition barrel/lock out? it just looks like theres no way of getting it off. thanks phil

What oil are you guys using in your Zed ? Any advice on viscosity, brands, prices e.t.c would be great. Also could someone tell me how much oil it holds. Cheers Andrew UK model 1991 TT auto

Hi guys I have 3 problems: 1. I was driving to work this morning and noticed that my "BRAKE" light was on, i thought nothing of it as i know that i need new pads. However, about 5 minute later my "LIGHTS" and "HICAS" lights came on and stayed on. Now I have all 3 lights on and it is worrying me. 2. I have also found a loud noise. This is coming from the radiator fan, one of the "blades" is hitting the one of the pulleys on the enine. How could this have happened and will a new fan fix this. 3. My third problem is that their is a loud gurgling/scratching noise coming from under the gear stick. You can hear it when at traffic lights and it is still audible w…

Forthcoming project: Considering replacing standard steering wheel with an airbag one. I know theres probably quite a lot to it - but it would be worth it. Anybody on here done this or know any info? Cheers Mark

Does anybody else get hit on the head then squashed by the hatch whenever they get something from the boot. Is there any stronger struts availble for the zed or is it a trip to nissan for some new ones.

...is a f*ckin Zed! Sorry, the wife's asleep so the mind turns to cars... How many people have a Z picture as their PC wallpaper? If so whose is it? Pete

Do you have to pay import duties and tax on orders in europe or just the US.