General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Well done to John Nukem yesterday at Santa Pod.. did you get your confirmation of that time you destroyed Colin at!? Last I saw Colin had clocked 13.13 secs (standing 1/4), and John's rolled in at 12.something?!? Sadly I turned up late and couldn't get a race pass.. next meet is 6th october.. but highly recommend it to anybody who didn't make this weekend.. be there early (8:00am) if you want to get a race pass though..

hi matey, got a prob with my zed - full post in tech. basically shes gone dead flat under acceleration. 1 poss i thought of is AFM on its way out, which i believe happened to u recently. i know yours diddnt rev at all, did you get any faults leading up to that or did it just happen straight away??? cheerz Paul ------------------ I feel the need, the need for speed!

hi guys, got a prob with the zed. under hard acceleration shes gone quite flat, doesnt pick up as well as it used to. also not as smooth. under 1/2 throttle theres no noticable difference. it doesnt miss at all, just flat. new plugs ptu, all connections cleaned, no faults in ecu. only mod is cone filter so far. my initial thoughts are collapsed cats/exhaust - will check this when my new mongoose sys turns up. or AFM not giving correct readings. anyone had similar probs?? ------------------ I feel the need, the need for speed!

ive got a clicking noise when i turn my steering wheel,sounds like power steering rack or suspension bushes gone bad? sound seems to be worse when i first start up and move off? any ideas plz

Look. They have Ford Escorts "Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far way" http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1855415508 Stuart

Just smash out the orange lenses from inside,with long nose pliers. ------------------ KEEP IT SIDEWAYS;).

Hi i recently got my car checked as it was jerky whilst driving and i got told that the oxygen sensor on the RHS of the car is knackered. The geezer told me to change both of them, he said he would do the full job for £370. Question: is this steep for 2 new sensors and fitting?? Where are these sensors located?? How long do they take change?? Can i refurbish these things myself, if so how??

are we out tomorrow night matey?

My hands may be covered in cuts and glue but at least the interior looks good. Paul ------------------

This poor N/A 2+2 has seen better days: Apart from the front damage the Autobox has gone south and the heater core leaks so has been disconnected. So this Z(which was in very good condition) has sat at its resting place for a good few weeks . Stats: 1989 2+2 N/A Auto(which needs replacing). Approx 71000 miles. Leather seats(Driver side bolster worn/split). Good condition paint, no rust on rear arches. Interior trim in very good condition(steering wheel hardly marked, Handbrake leather unworn etc). The owner wants to sell it in its current state - how much do you think this would be worth, bearing in mind you'd …

Just got my first Z fast has f**k but it dont like stoping from high speed (Big time Brake Fade) s**t a brick!!! CAN ANY ONE HELP.

Well thanks to Macca, halfords and homebase I fitting my Blitz Boost Controller thingy today. WHAT A DIFFERENCE, I nearly shat myself, BUY one now. GPS do a good deal, if you use my card its FREE, sorry Johnny! 16 psi = Heaven ------------------

was at a set of lights next to a WRX, lights went green, i raised the clutch and it just slip unable to get grip on the flywheel whilst the scooby went off, clutch finally locked on, by which time the scooby was in front of me by 1/2 car length..but not for long, got upto 60ish (i think) and just flew by him leaving him for dust . we got to the next set of lights and again, i mullered him up a long straight. we stopped in a lay by further up the road for a chat, and his car was a 94 WRX import, was debadged and still limited to 112mph, very nice nik and all that. i was running 1bar boost and was suprised by how much i took him to pieces . my friend has a normal scooby…

LMAO! Credit to Moschops for the photoshop.

JPerf just landed on the doormat. Noticed that next month's issue includes a 300ZX Buyer's Guide and Tuning Tips. So I suggest that if you want to get your opinions heard, contact them sooner rather than later! Editor: Martin Vincent e-mail jap@chpltd.com tel/fax 01491 639393 Be nice Remember, good PR for the car and forum members will help a) attract more forum members and b) keep the car desirable - which is nice whether you own one or want to sell one. Cheers All - Gio

Ok I will be the first to admit it! I am a bit late getting a PS2,my Sega (Master, mega and Saturn)days are but a grey memory. But having picked up a brand new PS2 at a computor fair today for £120! I have had a hoot of aN afternoon with GT3 and Ridge Racer!! Can`t wait to get back to it but have had to stop for dinner!! doh! I seriously believe these things should be made compulsory! it could be the end of all crime and peace would reign, basically cause no-one would go out Jeff TT

please can you tell me where u got you car cover from m8 and will it be ok in all weather thanks chris

Hi all, Before I bite the bullet an buy a Zed, I want to check its going to fit in my garage for insurance (& winter morning) reasons. The Autocar dimensions state a 300 is 1800mm wide, which give me about 70mm clearance through the door. I'm not sure this includes the wing mirrors though, so I was hoping someone might now what the overall width is with the mirros folded (if they do??). Thanks.

Anyone know where I can buy these from??? Jay ------------------

The car is running fine BUT one of the two fans (the small one from the air filters side) will not stop after ignition is switched off. I know that, when hot, some fans do run after ign off for some while but mine didn’t stop after 5 mins so I had to disconnect my battery not to go flat. The next morning the fan came back on when I connected the mains again? Is this a faulty sensor and if yes where is it so I can find it and kill it. What is that fans job since the radiators fan is the big one from the engines side?

Was wondering does anybody have the Complete list of parts required for the auto manual conversion. Thanks Roy

Speak to Johnny/Latz at GPS..............never seen such quality........avaliable in all colours...... Group buy????

Hi Glen, Can you tell the truth,the whole truth,and nothing but the truth so help you god Is the Skyline better than that nice black Z you sold? Faster than that nice black Z you sold? Or do you wish you never sold it? Reason I ask Glenski is that Latz has both,and much preferes the Z. ------------------ KEEP IT SIDEWAYS;).

ooooops wrong section LOL. [This message has been edited by MAC 1 (edited 15-09-2002).]

Hi, new to the forum here..... i'm about to pick-up next week my first 300zx, its a 1989 TT SWB, Auto, 58k miles, and it looks in good nick etc, but i know it needs its 60,000 service and also needs the exhaust back section (on both sides) replaceing. I live in Lincolnshire and wanted to know of peoples recommendatiuons of who to take it to for the 60k service and also where best to source the exhaust parts i'll need. I'm soooo looking fwd to my first Z, its been a very long time coming.... big smiles this way................ :-)and really hope to help with this forum in any way possible....