General Discussions - 300ZX Related

FFS J Lo's getting married again!

... don't fix it ! Changed my brake fluid at the weekend, old stuff was probably the original and looked most unpleasant. Anyway, bled out the fronts, luverly jubbly no worries, then did the rears. No matter how much fluid I pushed through I got a steady stream of tiny bubbles appearing. Mucked about for a while wondering whether it was something to do with the bleed nipples on the rear calipers, then gave up and decided that all the additional work the master cylinder had just done has worn something out, broken something, dislodged some crap which had damaged something etc and was now drawing in air. So I took it for a drive and it seemed OK. Drove it agai…

took my zed out for a blow out .. as always kicked up like the horse it is.. but now when i step out seems a bit rough then it goes like hell. last experience with this . one of the spark plugs ,the little cap on them one was up . pushed it down and was ok .. i checked all spark plug connectors and seems ok .. any advise .. would be welcome... .

I have had 4 Zs and change the oil and every 3000 miles using Mobil 1 Fully synthetic. I have just bought a 3 litre Peugeot 605 coupe (Its not that bad it does have four pot Brembos and I still have a Z) Anyway back to the question. The Peugeot uses synthetic or semi-synthetic oil and the manufacturers recommended service interval is to change it every 20,000 miles. (The oil, not the car) I know that the Z is an older car, but if oil has improved that much, are we wasting money by changing the oil in our Zs so often?

Have de-catted the Z with a full stainless system, have the o2 sensors gone with the old exhaust or are they tucked up further towards the turbo's? Thanx for any help.

Ok... it's ablut time someone mentioned it! What did you think to last night's Top Gear? Aston and Ferrari deeeeply sexy. I would have the Aston personally, it's just sooooo sleek and agressive!:D Steve Coogan demonstrated perfectly how Jezza falls into the Allan Partridge style of 'delivery'. .....and the Skylark. One of the most technically impressive and exciting cars on the road today, and I'm afraid that after 'Fat Blokes' report I wouldn't bother buying one. I'd probably just go out and but an AVENSIS instead. He made it sound so boring! No doubt that if you read his report as text it was informative and to the point...BUT ...I HATE the guy…

Got some 18's on the Z and want larger discs on the front, did actually buy some 2nd hand but they're warped (like the people on this furum!) where shall I get them from and how much you reckon? cheers. :D

Hello, Some of you may know that my Father works for a local garage selling Japanese 4x4's. He has just got in a Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo part-ex. The car is a J-Reg, Silver, Jap import, AUTO, 58K, Cloth trim. He is looking for £4995 or so. If you want pics please email me and I will send them to you. The garage is in Five Oak Green, Kent. (TN12). If you want to email direct for more info please email: sgoldr@aol.com Thanks,

What do I need to make the lights on the corner on the front bumper the indicators. Thats where the Jap ones have it dont they? The reason I am asking is I want to move the indicators and side lights there and use the old indicator place to put some fog lights or something in. The stock lights are just too crap. Stuart D'OH I miss-spelt indicators in the title. Oh, you can change the title now :D

Over the last two weeks the car has been loosing drive when accelarating hard. At the weekend things have go so bad that the engine seems to be struggling to accelarate to 40 -50 before it starts to act as if its in neutral (ie revving but no power). This is also followed by a really ower powering hot smell.... Is this likely to be a clutch problem or possibly more terminal. The odd thing is that the clutch seems to engage the gears ok but its losing drive . If this sounds like a new clutch needed. Anyone know how much its likely to cost fitted at a main dealer ? C

Just bought my new Zed, using the advice from this Forum. Hopefully it's been a good buy! Here are the details: - 1990 Jap TT Auto Black (50,000 KM, 30+ Thousand Miles) (OK Bad Year - But 30,000 miles?) AVS Model 5 Alloy's 17inch (Japenese Performace page 30). AB Flug SS Exhaust, All-Through. Note: - Nothings Wrong! (Yet), probably a refreshing change! Everything seems OK, (Driving for a month Now). All the advice given on this forum has been invaluable (my cheque for £20 will be on it's way!).

Hi any one have the web link for the English fitting instructions for an Apexi boost controller and a speed/rev meter? Thanks Jeff TT

How do you bleed the hicas? Anyone please. Do you just turn wheels?

After finding out last week that to cure the dreaded "GooseHonk" noise I needed to get a BOV or Dumpvalve fitted instead of the standard recirc valves. Well I've phoned around and visited various websites but I cant seem to find anything with much change out of £400!! Does anyone know of anything cheaper or another alternative,any help in this will be much appreciated. Cheers, F.T.

Put £20 of fuel in yesterday and re-set the trip meter..... now empty again and............50 miles showing! ok, it was Optimax but sh*t, its like getting a cab everywhere. Since bought have boost upgrade, de-catted and induction kit and not had it "set up" is this why such poor mpg?????

Of a non kitted Zed with the swage lines filled?

now my clutch & lightwieght flywheel are in. also mongoose zorst & jwt conefilter average 5.3 secs, best time of 5.2 :cool: well pleased :) just got my chip to fit now & boost upgrade to do & i'll do some more.

I was at PPS putting the interior back in the "Gay Spaceship" today. It's nearly done and it's not looking too gay I might add! :D http://www.myfamily.com/isapi.dll?c=Content&htx=List&siteid=1CDIAQ&contentclass=PICT&categoryid=0 Username: ChrisCarter395 Password: nismo Peter has done a superb job with the kit and paint. Finish is better than the Nissan original I reckon. It looks more like chrome than silver - you can see my reflection in some of the pics of the side of the car! Should be ready next weekend. Yeeeehaaaaaa! :D Can't believe what a job I've had trying to find somewhere to upload my pics to. How's the Ride…

Hardly driven the Shed-X this year but made it to Trax only to watch Macca have his AFM go tits up! So drove the car off the drive to go to the Clarkey San meet and the drivers side window went west! Guide pin sheered and meant leaving the car on the drive for a further three weeks with the car cover on. Got that sorted this week and cheaply even at a Nelson! But then hey, Satan bites you in the arse when you're down...Warren, Muffman and anyone else I've slagged off I take it all back. ;) This afternoon I took the car up the road and she's stuck in 1st gear(auto) and negat changing taking place. So straight back home then...I checked the autobox fluid befo…

Does the 300zx have 4WS i read some places that it does then other's that say it doesnt or is there some model's do and some dont or something like that. Thanks

Hi there folks. I'm thinking of buying a 300zx turbo and after some advice:- Typical faults to expect/look out for Thoughts on running costs (not afraid of this as been running a scooby but would like your thoughts anyway) Typical mpg Anything else to help when choosing whether to buy and how to choose a good car. cheers all Nick

macca timmy and kris will you email me ive lost your email addresses jaylox@z32.co.uk

while i was parked, not done too much damage thankfully. got details of car that done it from a witness. only problem was I was parked on double yellows at the time (2 mins while dropping a vid back to blockbuster's where everyone parks at night) will this make any difference if i tell plod?? anyone know??

Hey guys'n'gals, The boss and I can't decide what to do for dinner tonite. Can't be a*sed to cook. Don't fancy an Indian. Should we go to the local seafood bar? Or Italian restaurant in the local guesthouse? We're not going down the pub 'cos that's earmarked for our anniversary on Monday. This red wine is going down nicely so what do you think we should do to go with it? (Sadly the local chippy only works on Friday nights...) TIA Mr & Mrs Gio

WTF is the best way to get these b*****d subframe bushes out. The poly bushes I have are energy suspension and they recommend pressing them out., but i don';t have a press. How about drilling them? Need fairly urgent as car is in bits at mo. Cheers.