General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Summary: -------- Jap-Spec RZ, 1993 K reg (Private Plate), Storm Blue, Auto, Full Black Leather, 71500 miles (I bought it at 30000 miles), 17" UK Spec Wheels, Toyota/Bilstein shock option, rear spoiler, Service history. Modifications: -------------------------- HKS Hiper Muffler HKS Sequential BOV Chris Wilson Downpipes ERL Water Injection Eibach Lowering Springs TRL Fuel Cut Defenser Blitz BL range Boost Gauge Blitz Multi Speed Turbo Timer ICE --- Headunit: Pioneer H6600 Double Din, Single CD (multi ready)/Cassette/Radio. Speakers: Front - Boston Pros, Rear - Kappa Infinty, Sub - Kappa Infinity 10" Twin …

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My car seems to be starting misfiring. At low revs it pops and gurgles. Not all the time, more when its cold, but I havent noticed it happening over 2500rpm. I have new plugs on, only about 1,000miles old. Could it be one of the coils dieing? Or the PTU? Stuart

H'apparently, it would seem I have fucked someones car up!!! I didn't spot how the wheels were on wrongly, I didn't install the exhaust rubbers properly and I am a bad man!!!!! So basically if I offer to help you out with your car don't bother cos I'm worse than quick fit!!! Fuckin hissing sids my ARSE - everyones as fuckin bad as each other and now I AM FUCKING PISSED OFF!!! You try to help some people but then hey..... what do I know??? I'm worse than kwik fit so.............. CheerZ, A very pissed off andy.....

Yo Smithy, Got the A-Pillar and the Indicators through the post. Fitted the indicators, it needed a bit of modifying though to get the bulb holder to fit, had to cut a third lip into the round opening, as the bulb holder had 3 prongs on it not two. Must be a difference between Uk spec and Jap. But once fitted it looks the bollox!, makes the car look more modern instead of the horriable taxi cab amber Lenses. I would definitly recommend them to anyone. Oh yeah when do you reckon the Apexi induction Kit and Autometer Gauges will arrive. Cheers Mark

Last post for today - honest! My TT is an import and I got no manual with it. Can someone tell me exactly what the various gearbox settings do?? It seems to me that the overdrive being off puts it in a lower gear higher up the revs. Logically the power setting would give greater power at the expense of fuel (?) but the hold setting is a complete mystery to me....? Please enlighten me!! What are the best settings for beating 5.5L Mercs away from the lights (sore point!) and economy (LOL!) Cheers, RobH

Hi just working on very nice Jap imort car for a customer and whilst doing several jobs have been asked to investigate suspension noise.Well this motor has had some serious height adjustable struts/shocks fitted at some time but unbelievable has not only been assembled wrong this car has been the subject of MOT`s and not been noticed, in the pic I have arrowes the problem, no spring location plated fitted so spring is not retained except by the compressed weight of the car, when going over good bumps or bridges or in fact jacking up the spring moves place at the top and gives a nasty scrapping sound,just shows be careful out there and Mot`s are not to be taken as a full …

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I was cleaning out my 300 for the first time since buying it in November, I took out the passenger side matt when I noticed the footwell carpet was velcro'd to a wooden panel. I didn't have a screwdriver on me at the time, so I didn't open it. Is this panel normal ? and what is behind it ? Am I likely to find a 1K block of coke when the car was used for smuggling ? Herman

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Hi All, I've got a Blitz induction kit on order and want to mod the exhaust to get the full benefit. The car has done less than 60K. My standard exhausts are good so I don't want to replace them at present. The car is a 1990 so should be OK to have the cat removed - (?) Question 1. Will this fail an MOT emissions test? Question 2. Will the increased boost blow the turbos to bits without a boost controller? Question 3. Is it going to make it a lot louder? Question 4. Is it going to make my fuel economy even more shocking? Question 5. Does anyone have a good insurer that will insure for further mods? N.U will allow my mods for an increased premium but draw the …

Hi, I have a bit of a problem with the vinyl around the Windscreen vent - it seems to have buckled, exposing the foam/wood underneath for it's entire length :-(. Has anyone else had this problem/got a fix...? Cheers, RobH

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anyone got any good discs/pads for a 94tt or know of a good place to buy them? i went to nissan the other day for some prices and it took them 10 mins to realise that i had pulled up in one of their cars! any advice would be great. cheers

Just had a pre MOT on the z. apparently the headlamps r pointing too low, how do u correct the angle? its an import if thats any help. IIIIIII Thangyow

After 3 months trying to fix an ECU failure-code 13, having thought it was a Temp. Sensor issue, I've now been informed that it's 90% likely to be a failed Power Transistor Unit. Does anyone have one for sale? Preferably the later model... Thanx, Drew

Mistakenly posted this on tech forum Hi guys a quick update on the Official 300zx registration idea mentioned a few weeks ago,firstly thanks to all the support I have had (phone / e-mail ) and the car details before I start putting club details up and sending out the stickers etc take a look at the example page on the link below ( CLICK THE MEBERS PAGE LINK ONCE YOUR ON THE REG PAGE) this is a trial format and will be based around this. Also now is the time for more guys to join so send me the details as mentioned and you can be included,once this is over 100 members insurance companies etc will take note (ie discount) and agrreed valuations will be the next thing …

OK a question for the techy gurus out there. I want to know what I do next to get some more power. Here is what I have done so far. Sport 500 Turbos, 555 injectors and a JWT ECU mapped to match the new turbos and injectors. When the supplied boost jets were fitted the engine ran very badly so were removed and the engine is seemingly now running at 14.5psi. It has been suggested that the best thing to do is to have a boost controller fitted to do the work of the boost jets that JWT supplied. Is this correct or what course of action would be better? ------------------ John Newcomb www.geocities.com/jn300zxtt

anyone painted the interior dash of their car? got any tips? i.e Stereo surround, power window button surround, map light surround etc?

Hi guys a quick update on the Official 300zx registration idea mentioned a few weeks ago,firstly thanks to all the support I have had (phone / e-mail ) and the car details before I start putting club details up and sending out the stickers etc take a look at the example page on the link below ( CLICK THE MEBERS PAGE LINK ONCE YOUR ON THE REG PAGE) this is a trial format and will be based around this. Also now is the time for more guys to join so send me the details as mentioned and you can be included,once this is over 100 members insurance companies etc will take note (ie discount) and agrreed valuations will be the next thing to arrange. Oh also note the informat…

Just read an article in EVO magazine about the Lotus 340R. The radiator failed just out of warranty - £220 for a replacement but to fit it the whole body has to come off. £750 labour! The dealer said the biggest joke is replacing the battery - £60 for the battery and the same £750 labour to swap it!! LOL There's also the company long-term test Ferrari 355 which has cost close to £6K in the last 2 months. My Z is so cheap to run! LOL [This message has been edited by ChrisC (edited 08-04-2002).]

After some research I think I have found the problem to my uneven tyre wear. Could old sagging springs, still the original ones I think, cause tyres to wear out one of the wheel. Any ideas on the cost of new ones? Any ideas for upgrades? CheerZ Stuart

MOT test on saturday. 2.5 merc diesel 3.5 ton van. Passed ok. But since yesterday turn key off & take it out even & it keeps running for 20 - 30 seconds WHY? --- friday no probs, anyone know diesels here? ??harve??

Its all i could find to fit ya bits. & dont put a pic up either!!! Listen for the door bell - cos it 'aint gonna fit in your letter box [ ] lol. harve....but maybe your into gardening?

Anyone got a second hand boot skin they're looking to sell?