General Discussions - 300ZX Related

The website appears dead and so does the email address I had before? venom-motorsport@lineone.net Jez.

Guys, I would like to upgrade my brakes to a Skyline set up(Calipers, Rotors) but I'm not sure whether I should be looking for R33 GTR brakes or R33 GTS brakes??? Is there any difference between the brakes from these two models (GTS/GTR) with regards to their performance or fitting on a Z? please shed some light. Thanks! "AMMAR"

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Hi all New to 300's and hence the forum. Picked up my 300 yesterday,did 56miles before blowing the auto box. Not a good start. 300 going back in exchange for a manual that works ! Anybody give me details of where to get parts cd and any good tech literature. Happy posting Robin Harris

I have an oil leak on my 93 UK TT. The oil is dripping down onto the power steering pump from what looks like the back half of the front passenger side cam cover. Could anyone maybee verify this for me from their own personal experience of this problem. I have only recently bought my 300 and am close to throwing in the towel with the car. Any help appreciated. Cheers John Crisp

My local exhaust dealer has quoted me £350 for 2x Rage SS backboxes and pipe work from the cat in steal fully fitted is this a good deal or not

We have a 1986 300zx that sat in the garage for 2 years. There was nothing wrong when we stopped driving it, now the clutch will flip back and forth, but no pressure to keep it in either position. I was told we need to bleed it, but want some more advice - trying to sell it now. Thanks, JP

What's the best oil to use for a jap import TT? I dont know what oil has been used before,hopefully synthetic. I've done nearly 3,000 miles so far since I bought it ,when it had an oil and filter change. Is Mobil 1 best or Castrol Magnatex,or are they all pretty good? Sorry if I sound'thick',but I've never had a performance car before and this is a big learning curve for me. Cheers, F.T.

Just thought I'd pop in and say 'Hello!!' It's Matty aka TopSquads......... Missing my Z since I sold it but it's gone to a good home (fingers crossed!) :p Hope all you guys are well and the Z's are running the way they are supposed to! Craig, Top Job on the boards mate, spiffing!! Timmy Lad, Like the 'Avatar' you have, should have guessed that's what you would have!! Yup, it's the mild mannered janitor!! Like I said hope all's well, do I miss my Z.......do I ever!! Matty.

Whilst driving my 300 i came to a railway crossing, turned off the engine (to save the enviroment!!!), tryed to start my 300 and it didnt want to know,just turning over, after a while the battery went flat so i called a friend for a jump start. When i finally got it started it was idleing erratically and my electric fans were running continuously. every time i put my foot on the throtle the engine tryed to cut out but then roared into life whilst chucking out loads of black smoke.Managed to nurse it home after doing a whole tank of fuel(i only drove about 20miles). Left the car over night, jumped in it in the morning and it was fine. But now everytime i shut the door …

John We will be coming down the A38 today and will be in your neck of the woods around 10.45. Give me a call on 07775 620 441 around 10am so I can let you know the schedule. Cos

well after installing a top notch firewall these hackers are doing my head in,ill find out who they are and when i do ill be getting the geezas round to pop da mac 10 up their ar...ses WAT A NIGHTMARE thing is they didnt no me bro is a top hacker himself,and they are gonna get a good suprise comin there way watch it guys if ya start getting any troubles let me no,maybe its the same guys jay sick as a parrot carbon virus

Got anything Japanese that you need translating... well if it's not too long and we've got nothing else better to do we'll have a look:D

Before we swapped to the new server, someone mentioned how badly 911 drivers take a thumping - you're so right :) Sat on the line at lights on a roundabout waiting to join the M3 I see this 911 swap lanes to get behind me - of course, that's fighting talk. Lights went green and he dropped away so fast I thought he'd stalled! This motorway slip is basically a big long S-bend, and by the time I started merging with the M-way I'd almost forgotten about him, but just as I started approaching legal speeds again he came roasting past me like Satan himself was chomping on his arse. I was only on the M-way for a one-junction hop so I let him go, but as it happenned he t…

I like the "Oh where did you come from!" approach to my burn offs! Watching the rear view mirror on the A55 and I see the red Fiat(First in all trouble) Coupette closing like an exocet missile. Finger on OD button hovering...wait for it...wait...wait...NOW!!! 10 +'ve G on the go pedal and just as he approaches my rear quarter I say CYA! He not happy though...chased me all the way to Menai Bridge where he turned off....ahhhhhhhhh. :D However my car was reading 140 mongs per hour on the speedo but Techtom was giving me more like 125...arse speed sensor basically. I've tried counting sheep at around 125 and trust me...no way! :D :D Lik…

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Just finished putting new thermostat in car not a bad job to do. Just bleed the system and going to let it cool down and bleed again to make sure I have got all air out. But all looks good let you no see yur jay:)

Has anyone fitted a separate oil cooler for the auto box? Did you use both the old one and the new or disconnect the old one and just use the new one? :confused:

is it ok to use this avatar??? p.s this site is awsome not sure how to edit the ride yet though?? cheers dewi ap

lads i posted this just b4 forums changed and didnt get change to see a answer my batterys DEAD!! where can i get one how much etc the usual its a Jap imp halfords have recommended a 005 at 50 quid ?? its a little smaller than the one whats on but the connectors are correct need help fast ;)

Hi all! I'm new here, and while I don't have a ZX yet, I should be getting one early next year. In the meantime, I thought I'd get into the community, and get into the ZX groove!

I want one, which is the best one? Do you have one? I had a look on SafeAndSounds website, no info there although I remember Bob sells one of the models. Also Grasshopper? Is it just me or does the site not not work? Where is a good place to buy one? ---- As far as I can make out from various web sites the three models are: Morpheous Geodesy Plus £389 (12m free) + £30/year http://www.snooper.co.uk/geodesygps.htm#new Origin Blue i + 5m antanna £393 (6m free) + £50/year http://www.originbluei.com Bell road angel - £373 (12m free) + £49/year http://www.beldirect.co.uk/road-angel.htm It looks like the Origin blue …

To check your HICAS (just incase you feel the urge) this is the procedure, not sure if it works i havn't tried it yet. Procedure: 1.Ignition switch 'off' manual tranny in neutral or a/t in 'p' 2.start the engine 3.within 10 seconds after turning the key to 'on', start the engine, turn steering wheel from left to right 20 degrees from neutral 5 times or more & pump the brakes 5 times. then press the brake pedal again to enter test mode. 4.turning the steering wheel left or right past 20 degrees will cause the rear wheels to turn (~1 degree) 5.Drive the car forward 15 feet under 9mph to enter the full diagnostic mode. 6. The HICAS dash light will flash …

I have had ticking noises coming from under my car which could just be heard inside the car for several weeks,The last few times ive been out its been getting worse,I took it to a mechanic who I no who had a good look, the noise is like a blowing noise which was coming from the turbo/exhaust manifold area he tightened and checked all the nuts and bolts he could get to but there was no difference, his diagnosis was it looks like a gasket or even head gaskets (please no) has anyone had this problem or had to fix there exhaust manifold ,please tell me its not an engine out job . :( :( CheerZ Terry