General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Ok guys, It's sitting at home far to much I can't afford to fuel it. Who will give me 6.5K??????? 1991 Jap import TT manual in silver. 51K Miles, still in K's and resricted. Full service less than a 1000 miles ago. Oil, filter, plugs, air filters, gear oil, diff oil, rear pads, power steering pump and hoses, 4 new tyres, 225's all round on orignal rims. Cat 2 imboliser, central locking from remote alram buttons. Full respray in orignal silver colour. 500 quid on speakers and head unit. Work needed. Cam belt, not sure when it was last changed due to being an import. Rip on drivers seat. Ah and thoses bushes need d…

Ok the time has come when i need to do something about my car situation. Some of you know some git pranged into her the other week and she is looking a mess again. I have problems with the gearbox (manual) which needs a re-build and all the suspension (shocks, springs and bushes) all need replacing. Beside these jobs there is really nothing else to moan about and she sounds as sweet as a nut. The car is a J-spec 1989 swb TT with just over 65k Had a full 60k service, HKS Induction Kit, AP Racing Paddle Clutch, Razo Turbo Timer, Kenwood ICE, Clear Side Repeaters, 99 OEM Front Bumper, Boost Upgrade to 13 PSI, Custom Built Pipes, Green Stuff Pad…

When i come out my driveway , i make a sharp left and turn down hill . I live in whats called mongo hill. while im making the turn and mash my breaks at the same time , my front end seems llike its buckling in and my breaks dont hold good. when i straightened up all seems fine.. carnt explain it ,when im driving all seems good , my breaks works fine and my alignment seem ok.. it only happens when i make sharp turns .. ..and i dont feel any knocking in my steering in normal driving.... ... any ideas? i have a 90tt auto jap spec,..

Was following (trying to keep up with) a red TT on the A303 on Friday night, was in the other half's Blue Almera, gave your passenger a knowing nod as I nipped past on the inside! Anyone on here?? Dave

does anyone know of a web site that sell's digital speedo's for the 300zx or has picture's of them. thanks

My starter motor has been making some weird noised for the last few months... Sometimes it starts fine, other times it just sort of makes a grinding/crackling noise (not turning). When it does this, you need to keep trying it.. sort of tapping the key on and off... eventually it engages and starts. Now, it's doing it just about all the time. I take it this means my starter motor is gubbed ? not fixable in any way ? if that's the case... 1) where the hell is the thing ? the service manual has a zoomed in line drawing, so feck all use at locating it from that 2) is there a source of OEM ones, or remanufactured ones.. or even anyone with a scrap…

My Blitz springs and Koni adjustables are being fitted in the next day or two. I was going to set them on hard all round as it's a second car and I want it as sporty as I can get. Thing is I've been told that having the rears on hard can cause the springs to stay compressed during hard cornering and lose grip at the back end? Is this right and how have you all set yours up? I'm sure if I put the backs on medium I'll only end up wanting to try it on hard settings anyway and it's not easy to change. Chris.

Looks like i'll be getting the '90 z n/a. The seller went down to $7000 without a hitch (from 7900). I'm yet to test drive the car, and i'm gonna take it by a dealer for a good checkout, and the car wash, for a leak test. Tommorow I test drive. If anything's wrong i'm walking away, fast...just need to sell my grand am if everything looks spiffy. ast - excited

My 300 now has a mis-fire. It is only really apparent at tickover and lower revs, I have noticed that when the 2 connectors on the thingymaboppers on the front casing (PTU 's i think but am not sure) are moved around the engine note changes but the mis is still there. The plugs are new 5000 miles ago , there is no smoke even when doing 35-40 mph , i dont go any faster as i still have an oil leak to fix. Any ideas guys , i think its electric but i dont have a ,manual yet. Cheers John Crisp

was poking around the map holder rear pockets things on me new z, and i find one of those pens theat when u press the top in a didffernt message appears in the slot, its all in japanese btw, what other japanese good have people found in their imports

Not on my Z, but a friends PUNTO I was looking at for her. Pulling to one side under braking. When changing pads, calliper piston v. hard to push back. Thought calliper siezed, so changed it - slightly better, but old caliper wasn't as stiff when off car. Seal was all bust though, so would have needed doing anyway. Noticed while bleeding that pedal v. stiff to operate. Seems likely to be either a blocked hose or a siezed master cyl. but never heard of either of these things happening. Anyone got any ideas.

Just recently dropped me Z off at Jeffs (Zedworld) and he commented that my Z was a 'celebration' model. Its blue wiv blue leather interior and BBS alloys. Dose any one out there know anyfink more about these models? how many were built? and wot they were celebrating?? Anybody else out there got one? Mark:p

can anyone help car suddenly developed a rattle it starts @ 2000rpm & seem's to go @ 4000rpm it's sounds like a diesel knock it only does it under load doe's not do it on de-accelaration the car has been serviced since this noise appeared and it's still there added some stuff for lifters but no change any help would be greatly apreciated rod

for sale 1990 300zx import twin turbo 91 k excellent condition, red, 2 new tyres, sony cd, 12 months mot, 6 months tax, new head gasket, timing belts an full service, cloth interior, drives superb. £4950 droitwich,worcestershre. tony 07885 492651

I know Im a superior auto driver BUT plonker at the gym has fried his clutch, any recomendations to replace. It needs to be bloody good as this 21 year old will no doubt not stop tuning until he hits 20 psi and blows the lot up!

Bet that gets some views? Glen thanks for the ROMs, now wheres me joystick gone?

As posted at the weekend, it has to go. 91 H black import manual, 85k miles, imported in 98. All major servicing by SE Nissan (inc major at 60k miles - cambelt change etc) Regular (3k miles) oil changes, garaged. 99 spec front bumper Vented headlight panel Veilside Sideskirts and rear bumper Paul Bailey rear wing 18" Kosei Snipers Turbo XS dump valves HKS filter Greddy Exhaust Greddy Boost gauge HKS turbo timer Full leather interior Razo gearknob and pedals Momo 'Nismo' steering wheel £7500

Hi folks I've finally found the car i've wanted a non turbo Fairlady which has only done 44k interior,exterior,engine looks spotless,interior cloth electric seats,no cruise control,manual dark grey with grey interior. The only thing that makes me a bit nervous is no history at all as it's an import. It's a '92 model. Any thing i should be asking or look out for. If it's still there this afternoon i'll put down some money and pick it up this weekend.... Alex

Morning !!! Can anyone reccomend a place where I can buy vinyl or leather buy the meter ?. I want to recover my cloth trim. Want to do it myself so I need to find somewhere I can buy the raw materials from. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide :p

Due to unforseen and imminent change in personal circumstances I am having to sadly sell my 1991 Nissan 300zx 2+2 Twin Turbo. Modifications: JWT ECU, 555 Injectors & Sports 500 Turbos. Larger intercoolers. Stillen/K & N air induction unit. 4 speed automatic. Mocal 13 row supplementary oil cooler. Full Stillen lightened underdrive pulley set. PTU, battery, radiator, water pump & air con pump all replaced. Adjustable rear spoiler. Z Centre front bumper & vented headlamp panel. Stillen front strut brace and front & rear sway bars. SE Nissan rose jointed front tension rods. Mongoose (cat-back) exhaust system with decat pipes fitted (ol…

Hi all, Well, I finally got a 300ZX! I'd been scouting around for a couple of months, and got gazumped a few times too, but I'm now the proud owner of a UK manual 300ZXTT. (Yes proud, Clarkson!) First thing to say is, I'll be sending my cheque to Craig today or tomorrow! Secondly, I'd like to apologise to Jeff TT and Vijay for in-the-end not taking either of them along to see the motor. In my defence it was a long long way from Jeff, and very short notice too. Will probably come back to haunt me ;) Finally, I'm now keen to get the car as sweet as I can! So far I've noticed only two things about it that I'd like some advice on: 1. The seal around …

Finally done the 4 hour journey from London up to P.P.S yesterday and met the infamous Peter. Nice to meet ChrisC, PaulG and Aki again - very friendly guys. Anyway, I have to perfectly honest and say I'm impressed with the standard of his work after seeing the cars that were ready and the job he's done on Chris's car (gonna look the business). As some of you may know my car went to a certain bodyshop in Nottingham exactly a year ago to have a full kit and respray. After a few months (and less than 2K), there was paint flaking off and cracks in the side skirts as well as rust coming through - needless to say I wasn't impressed (and that's an understatement). No blame …

Hi, As it says on the tin, I want to know at what point the flow becomes restrictive on ZX fuel Filter, Anyone? Mark

Hi, On TT.net, they are removing the EGR system and blanking it off with a blank end from a plumbers merchants. They then use a couple of pennys and araldite them to the EGR holes on the underside of the plenum! They use an American brand of Metal Araldite, does anyone know of a British equivalent that would withstand the Heat tolerances involved! Mark

Hi, Bruce Ward kindly gave me a fan and fan clutch to pass on to anybody that wants it, it is for an NA, not suitable for a TT. Just send me a cheque for P+P, or pick it up and its yours! Mark