General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, Have got a Z that has a chip by Central 20 Racing and has a serial number stamped on it by them, also it has a label saying 'SPL Computer Brain'. Has anybody heard of them and are they any good? Regards, Mark

OK so I took it out, fetched it apart. Discovered what a dumbass drive mechanism the fan has, cleaned out al the dust, gace it a spray with the old WD40, put it back together and back in the car. Ignition on...BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. GOD DAMN THIS THING WHAT DOES IT WANT ME TO DO! Suggestions on a postcard plz

Where is everyone else ? He he he he Nico, unlucky for you bud. Your sad sappy Mclaren are clearly a second rate team at this moment, and dont start sitting on the fence and rooting for the BUTTONATER

Contact me if you're interested Looks like I got the price a bit way out to start with so make an offer I cant refuse. Black, 1991 TT, Leather, 80k, Jap with speedo conversion and maintenance history, has been perfect for the last eight months, one minor fault with speedo/gbox sender to be rectified next week. adam_sizer@hotmail.com

MAC1 you know how I love the rear of the car, always presumed that the bumper was a complete unit, however having just read through the thread on SE I see that Timmy Turbo is getting a rear underwing. Am I right in thinking that the bit that goes under the exhaust is a seperate bit of kit? If it is what sort of money are you looking at, and finaly how do you need the wide arches to set it off or will it look ok with standard arches. Timmy, Mac1 thanks in anticipation Mark

nico you have e mail

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!!!