General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Guys, Does anybody know of a Jap import HPI check that will trace if it's a dodgy vehicle in Japan, the only one I know of BIMTA, but they will take too long as I am picking the car up tomorrow! Mark

I can hear a knocking coming from my engine at tick over. It sounds like its just coming from one side. There is enough oil in there and I have just changed the oil and its still there. Any ideas? Stuart

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11740 oh dear!! who was that? [This message has been edited by Veilside (edited 15-04-2002).]

just seen a uk man zx 90. the clutch felt like it was on the way out as the clutch bite was very low and there was a lot of "loose" pedal at the top of the clutch movement. anyone tell me how much a new clutch is? Also the gear change was VERY stiff, although the action was smooth. Does anyone knwo what this means? or how much a gearbox overhaul would cost? apart from that i thought the car was in good nick and the price was low. thanks for any comments steve

ive heard this high pitch squeak since ive had the car nothing to do with the targa as its there with the roof off, seems to be top of the engine anyone heard anything on those lines and what cures it ------------------ minder

I know to those that know this will be stupid, but what's the difference? there must be something 'cause fo the cost.

Any of you clubbies doen Devon way? Walking down Sidmouth high street about 5 ish this afternoon, having just parked my Z in a car park, a G reg Black Z came purring by, roof off and looking really horny! It stopped me in my tracks, forcing me to stare uncontrolably...... I thought someone had just nicked mine! Anyone got any ideas about an annoying rattle coming from the boot area? I know its not the girlfriend.... she's allowed to sit up front now!

Me again (i will become a member if its the last thing i do!)The speakers in my doors & rear shelf type thing are knackered any body got any tips for the speakers 2 get with out butchering said parts of car. cheers Dave

Hi all, I'm tending to think I've made an obvious error, but after reading alot of posts about dodgy opil pressure readings I purchased a new oil sender unit. Got instructions from the technical section (twinturbo.net), and went to install it while doing an oil change at the weekend. Problem -- I couldn't see the bl.... thing anywhere ! The best I could see was a 3/4 pipe next to where oil filter joined into, which had a bolt screwed into the end, (just above the steering column links). Could this be where it would go, and someones done a conversion ? (needless to say I couldn;t see the wires for connection either. Anyon ehelp with this mystery, or t…

Hi any body out there know how to remove rear stock spoiler (b4 i break something) cheers Dave

Since buying my long awaited 300zxtt last week, my brother wants one! he is interested in a local jap import (from local jap import dealer)but is worried about past history! any body know if a H.P.I type report is availible on these cars. cheers Dave

I'm a little confused. To do both sides of the secondary air intake system do I need 2 or 4 of the reed valves?

any one go to donney it was pritty good but alot of the cars were the same as last year only saw 2 Zs both imports black one with standerd aloys and a spoiled and one dun up was it any o u lot

Of course this has nothing to do with any member of this forum, anyone with a Z, anyone from SA or anyone on crutches.... Spotted in latest issue of Roger's Profanisaurus warren n. Generic term for one not blessed with attractive features - Warren ugly bastard Gio

Just been cruising around the local town center in the Zed for some fun, eying up the 'talent' etc... whilst listening to some of my latest CD collection discs of which are:- Creed - Weathered NickelBack - Silver side Up (I think?!) POD - Satellite Just curious as to what other sounds you guys listen to in your Zed???.

Hi All, I'm thinking of getting the exhaust de-catted on my 1990 TT auto. The mechanic I spoke to seems to think he'll need to weld a piece of pipe in the place of the cat - does that sound correct?? I thought it would be possible to remove the internals and leave the original pipework in place - any ideas...?? Cheers, RobH

An excerpt from an article on US government spending from Yahoo's Oddly enough section: Other "egregious and blatant examples of pork" cited by the group included: *$800,000 for Satsuma orange research in Alabama; *$400,000 for the Montana Sheep Institute to improve the profitability of the state's sheep industry; *$273,000 for the Blue Springs (Missouri) Youth Orchestra Outreach Unit for educational training to combat Goth culture; *$249,000 to give each student a laptop computer at Schurz Elementary School in Nevada; *and $50,000 for a tattoo removal programme in San Luis Obispo, California.

Quick question, do Greenstuff pads (EBC) come with all the relevant clips too? I remember fitting genuine Nelson pads on the back which came with 2 retaining springs. Thanks in advance. Herman

Last night at about 1:00 at night I was coming home where suddenly this impreza pulls behind me. We were at a red light and I could hear his blow offs vavles screaming waitting for me to make a move. Green light ON and I hit it. He follows me but he cant passes me. I am gaining distance and we reach another red light. Same think again we both hit it and still he cant passes me. I am driving straight to the place where i made my test drive (in a 550 meter highway) and I let him come next to me going at about 30Km and we both hit it. I had my gear at Pos 1 (cause its AUTO) and I am about half car ahead and then change to D. That was it. By the end of the …

Just been to my local Nelsons to order a rad bottom hose for my UK auto. Fainted and cancelled when he got to the price(£51 + VAT). I asked about the search charge for JSpec cars and he showed me the memo. and he actually felt it was justified as people were using the dealers to get the Pt No and then buying it elsewhere cheaper. That was before we found the price for the hose! The memo actually says one charge covers up to 10 items, so a bit of integration for people needing bits and it could be as cheap as £3. per person. Hope this is a help.

I think the time is about right to fit upgraded intercoolers. Anyone got some or have a suggestion as to the best/easiest ones to be fitted. ------------------ John Newcomb www.geocities.com/jn300zxtt

Hi All, Anybody got a second hand ECU upgrade to sell?? Must be cheap, just the chip would be fine, I love to solder ;-> LMK Cheers, RobH

Ajay, Check your bank Cher - Ching! Matty. ------------------

As I was getting a bit miffed paying £2k for insurance I did a search and thanks to Atomics posting and the insurance factory - managed to get it down to £579. Thats for an import with declared mods - boost,exhaust and wheels. did not have to use my no claims bonus - 5000 miles per year. Similar to Atomic can use the car for to and from work - but with the money I saved I managed to buy a second car and insure that - still a £1000 a year better off. Thanks Atomic Mark

Right, a while back the Smith Meister(Smithy) put a post up about a group buy on APEXi(pukka) gear! So I have never really bought into the dump valve/blow off(raspberry) valves. But I want some. I have a Twin Tub and wanted the Blitz but bummer, they have stopped doing them! Why? Your guess is as good as mine! So, apparently the APEXi BOV's won't fit with a Stillen front! They must with a standard front as the APEX website states that they do BOV's for our cars. I am now in melt down, Rob_B has the HKS BOV's I think looking at his rides section. Point being that someone, can't remember who, said that coz the APEXi's are front engine mount they'll stick thro…