General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Guy's My air con is working fine, except on hot days, when it seems to struggle to get to low temp. Probably due a recharge, but i would expect it needs a gas change. How much does this cost, can i still get the old gas refilled/ charged. If not, is the new type of gas successful. Any info much appreciated. Cheers Dave.

Just noticed that in the back of the May issue of Jap Performance Mag (the one with all the Zeds in it) they are selling "Nissan 300ZX: The Enthusiasts Companion" by Ray Hutton for 1/2 price. It's on page 90 and priced at £5.99 Check out http://www.300zx.org.uk/z_books.htm -Stu

John, I noticed you have an engine start button in your Z. I bought one of these a couple of months ago and haven't got round to fitting it yet. Any tips? Is it easy to fit? Strange but I also just bought a Momo Millennium wheel like yours too!

OOPPPS Sorry just realised its already been posted http://194.106.48.123/Ish/400bhp%20gtir.wmv but there it is again anyway Paul [This message has been edited by paulg (edited 27-04-2002).]

Posted this on "that fan in the roof" but thought it might get more "viewers" here. Here's a few things you might not know: If you set the air con to Econ (Economy) it switches off the compressor and as has been said just uses the air from outside and heats it if needed. As the compressor is not being driven you get better fuel economy. The only time the compressor is required is when cooling the air to below the outside air temp. If you floor the throttle the ECU turns off the compressor for a while to give you more power! If the upper cabin is cold and the footwell is warm, the upper fans will come on fast and hot to quickly heat the upper area to the sam…

is it possible to drill holes in the standard air box to improve hp, i've heard a lot of people do it but not necesseraly on the zeds

doesnt seem to be losing power(i think) but not getting past zero on the boost gauge. Am i trying to kid myself that it might be something simple, or is it the turbo seized. any help or check tips greatly appreciated.

You guyZ need a serious hint BE LIKE ME Chill everyone CheerZ, Andy ------------------

Had this noise for quite a while, its sounds like tappets, although it go's away when I take the clutch off, its a tiny tapping sound, can hear it in second at low speed also when reversing and going forward there is a little clicking sound in between changing gears, its coming somewhere for the front. Has anyone got any clues? I also checked the message board out about the amount of oil people are putting in their cars, recently my zx has been stagering just felt weird so I put a litre of semi-syn in the oil in and it started smoking under the car around about the loction of the turbos's, I was sh*t scared so I pulled over kept the car running eventually the smoke dissap…

new turbo,s fitted which, and how much,thanks in advance guys as usual tip top,toon army in the champions league does,nt get much better ------------------ minder

It happens to be that the 'Lack's' in the blue corner @ the 'harve's' in the red corner. Are of for a bit of fishing very soon, quite simple - biggest net over the duration wins. If they win i will go & buy an astray from the charity shop & pay £25 for it! None of our history in fishing will be disclosed to you. Any bets made & lost by the forum big or small, will be expected to be payed to the charity shop of your choice (honary consious) harve

Okay, I'm a total numbskull when it comes to suspension. I've just had a 'Full Nelson' (major service!) and have been told that my tie-bar bushes are starting to split. 1 WTF are these and will the car be unsafe ? 2 What kind of cost do these puppies run to? 3 The usual 'if it breaks-mod it' rules apply- can you get poly ones and are they worth it. 4 WTF am I doing posting this in the general instead of the tech form. Ah well- too late now Cheerz Dave BTW I saw a white Z near Southport station at 5.00 pm- was it you?????

Hi Guys Just started to take my breather kit off and I need to ask some advice. I purchased two new pipes to the crankcase REF: 11823-40PO1 and 11823-40P11 (thanks for the part numbers Eric ). I need to know which pipe goes on which side of the car. I also need to know which way around they go. As Lack300 said (in my last breather kit post) the stock pipes have a restrictor and a brush type thing inside. Does the restrictor face up to the crankcase pipe or down to the large round black hardpipe???. I would be very grateful if anyone can tell me which way these pipes connect on. PleasePleasePLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! Cheerz Simon H. BTW Thanks again Eric …

Om mani padme hum Om mani padme hum Om mani padme hum Om mani padme hum Om mani padme hum It's a million to one shot but it might just work The old guru hippy he say - it's an interesting impression we must be giving to others - calling someone a (insert expletive here) rarely clears the air enough to get problems sorted - if you were a new supplier and read the recent posts, how likely would you be to be keen for our business? Swopping religions for a mo, the Quakers say don't say anything unless a) it is true b) it is kind c) it is necessary So, who's converting to Quaker ism then (also known as the Society of Friends - that's us…

Hi Guy's Anybody removed a Front spoiler. What work is involved and roughly how long to do. Any info much appreciated. Thank you Dave.

Hi Guy's Can anybody tell me if a twin turbo Front spoiler should fit without problems to N/A Cheers Dave.

Beefy Fart Sounds loud, and will smell a bit like the rotting offspring of a B.S.E infected cow and a dog turd. Brewer Fart You try to push a brewer fart out, but it stays firmly lodged deep within your bowels. You come to the conclusion that it is some form of gaseous landmark. Bunbuster Fart Sounds like a Beefy Fart, except much more sudden and much much more powerful. Generally smells eggy or beefy. Leaves your asshole smarting. You really feel these babies. Compost Fart You know the compost heap that a gardener keeps at the bottom of the garden? Well if you jump on it you will have some idea of what a compost fart sounds and smells like. Do n…

bought max power 2day as u do!!! noticed the hot 300zx coming up next month then read the forum bout se ( slow engineering ) LOL and saw the same 300zx big up yourself rood boy!!!

Right people, it's been a busy old day so now let's all chill and wind down a bit before we all blow gasketts and ruin our precious weekend eh??? Peace! We're all Muppets but which one??? Take the test! LOL NOTE: When you get yer Muppet result DON'T use the HTML provided to post on here as it won't work, Craig has turned HTML off! Just save the pic and copy and paste the text if you must. Enjoy... Yuoo ere-a zee Svedeesh Cheff! Yuoo ere-a a guud cuuk, thuoogh yuoo cun't speek Ingleesh fery vell. Bork Bork Bork! ROFLMFAO Shouldn't that be the Mad SA??? ------------------

Hi mate, I've got a Blitz FATT to go on the beast when it comes back home, will said Tubby Timer work with my Gemini alarm mate? Can get you the model number of the alarm if need be friend. Do you think you could fit aswell mate at some point? TIA ------------------

Two bits required by a fellow Zedder on the continent: 2x targa shades (must be good condition) 1x spoiler brakelight (complete housing, wiring, reflector and lens, pref incl. bulbs) If anyone has these bits or knows someone who has them then please contact me a.s.a.p. on dannyzaat@yahoo.co.uk. Many thanks, Danny

if you have access to a TV - Steve McQueen and LeMans just started.

Last night my wife suggested putting a tow bar on the back of the Z. I'm just off to the solicitor!!!

Hi all, I desparately need to make a backup of certain documents from my PC (as it has had several viruses on it over the past few weeks). I can easily make backups of everything I need EXCEPT my MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express mail files. Does anyone know where on the HDD these are saved to? I have a PC with a standard Win98 install, i.e., no fancy installation tricks or custom install jobs. Looked everywhere, left no directory unscanned, but can't find my mail! Any help & suggestions are much appreciated. Danny