General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Sorry to bore you all twotless but I've never done a bloody bean on my car and now I have started pulling it to bits and upgrading it I cant get enough - blame JethroTT Anyway I thought I'd try 130watt bulbs in the newly done lights - pah! (being a Jap) the solder on the bulb melted in pre race trials after about 10 minutes - so I tried this little trick: wiring the earth strap to the bulb chassis and it seems to be much more a sound way of doing it. I know that 130watters are stupid so I am gonna down them to 85's - has anyone else tried this:?? Seems like a more reliable way of getting the earth to the bulb.. Or should I not give up my day job…

Glen do you have a picture of them nuts you tightened up?the power steering ones . ------------------

93 twin turbo, no mods. The turbo boost gauge only moves to the 0psi position when foot right down. Does this mean both turbos have packed up? If only one how can I tell which one? Is there any maintenance I can do, or is replacement only option?

just wondering if anyone went to santa pod today - WHat went down??? ben, [This message has been edited by Veilside (edited 07-04-2002).]

Hey, Off to Castle Combe Race track Saturday 27th April with a mate that drives a Supra. Anybody else going? Might put the Z on if the Missis lets me!!!!!!!!!! Ken [This message has been edited by SHREK/ZX (edited 07-04-2002).]

I know the evenings are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter but I think we should all take time to remember the inventor of one of the things which might just save our lives sometime. The Cat's Eyes (showing the road ahead in darkness) we know and love http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/spotlight/science_week/fun_facts.shtml were invented by a Nottingham man. Just as well. If the kitty had been facing the other way, he would have invented the pencil sharpener! ------------------

Anyone got the bit of the engine that fits between the v for sale. Made of ali and the injectors fit into it.

Was that you that I passed this afternoon mate??? Menai and you were just going passed the school on the road up to the expressway/Pentraeth road? I was the nutter in the other red Z, hot pixie in passenger seat and flashing me lights at you like a nutter! LOL T-TOPS off, snap! ------------------ Blitz CAT Back Zorst Blitz SUS Induction Kit SE Chip RL TC Techtom MDM-100 Soon to be MAC2 Stillen Beast McCulloch Chainsaw Ice Hockey Mask Eminem CD Boot full of Mad, Hungry, Killer Rotties

Bloody hard work (well fiddly and time consuming) but worth it.... Now for numero deux ..... Nice one Jeff for sending the materials to me... a large pint of Kudos in your general direction fella.... And yes next time I'd rather pay someone to do it hehe.. Choz, Glen [This message has been edited by senna (edited 07-04-2002).]

Sorry to hijack the general forum with a sale but just had a conversation with a supplier and he has twin turbo doors, tailgate, bonnet,wings, rear bumber (uk) 1 x headlight, cloth interior,rear/front suspension, steering rack, and a rebuilt engine inc turbo1s etc (not even fired up,requires timing belt) for £500 the lot! any takers as he wants to sell in one go not in bitz need to let him know asap. Ps engine has no Id No. (he will receipt any sale) Jeff TT

I know it has something to do with that temp sensor near the fan. I have cleaned it and still no different. What is the part number and anyone know cost. Is it 22630-51E00 Coolant Sensor (ECU) ? If so does any one know the cost? Thanks Stuart

I need a new alternator for my import 300ZX NA. Any hints, tips etc. Can I use one from a UK TT ??? TIA. Phil.

Hallo all you paintwork gurus - here's a couple for you. The success with repainting my wiper arms (paint has stayed on for two whole weeks now ) has gone to my head and I am now looking at fettling a couple of other bits. This panel between the bonnet and the windscreen is it easier to take off and paint or to mask and paint while on the car. It seems you just have to remove the wipers and undo a few screws but is it really that simple? Secondly, this front spoiler I was going to wave a bit of wet and dry at this then grey primer then Nissan silver from Halfords. But I noticed the surface is textured - do I need a special paint? Will…

hello all just got my 300zx TT manual K reg white and its the best car I have had so far as I have 3 renault 21 turbo,s and the 300zx is so much better no turbo lag and that V6 sound. How easy is it to tune up as I am sure in a mouth or so I well start to think about it. see yur jay one happy 300zx owner

Hey all bought another zed to add to my collection. bought it of a guy called george in shropshire for £2400!!! yes it is a TT and it drives fookin lovely. well impressed. thanks george so i have got two now. will have to decide which one to bring to the meets!! LOL Latz ------------------

WOW! After a few months of just plain bad luck......... my car is finally behaving itself! wah hey!!! I think that the fact the previous owner only drove it once a week for 4 years meant that when i started to use it everyday- a few problems seemed to come out of the woodwork! Dont get me wrong, the cars in really good nick but it has caused me some grief and cost me over 3 grand over 5 months. usual stuff really, you know, studs snapping off the hubs rear main bearing seal going TWICE!!! servicing, tyres, cleaning, loads of other small bits and bobs. For the first time since owning it im really really happy with the way its running- really smooth! …

Oh yes baby gimme some hot rubber action... Lovely Glen

ecu please , really need one to up me boost as soon as possible if any one has one call me on 07855 478 245 cheers ------------------

Hi guys, Before I start, I don't mean for this to turn into a flaming post. Today I finished (almost, have to figure out which wire is for the reversing lights) my auto to manual conversion.What a difference! the car is much, much quicker than before (could be something to do with my shagged auto draining massive amounts of power from the engine..). Pull in third gear is phenominal, had a race with a brand new Subaru WRX STI, and beat him so badly from 60 up that I had to slow down just to make sure he was racing!, previously the same type of car destroyed the Z, beating me by a good 20 car lengths. Roll on summer! Brian

Want some nice 19 inch split rims Preferably japanese. Will swap 1 KG of coke for a set with good tyres. LUKE DUKESTER

I noticed some nasty oil leakery when I removed my splash guards - thought it could be the dreaded turbo oil feeder pipe or something smelly and $$$ Turns out the pipes for power steering had loosened - quick nip up of them with a 10mm wratchet and no probs They seem to work a little loose in the same way as the petrol pipes over time so next time your bonnet is up get that 10mm socket out and tighten em all up folks. Glen

hi harve just noticed on your engine detail you have the ptu on the pass side wing,was this a difficult job to do ie regarding the wiring any help would be grateful

smelly old Peugeot 309Gti Alloys and tyres - will swap for some opium.

Tim mate any news on me tow bar yet, i'm getting really desperate . Trust me mate PMT has nothing on a missus who wants to go jetsking NOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW LMAO HELP Cheers Jamie P.S She's threatening to get one fitted to the Lexus please don't make me suffer the embaresment of driving around in that LOL

Mystery guess who?? has had a zedworld engine clean?? Before and after pics Jeff TT . Or side by side pic link http://www.zedworld.co.uk/wizzh.html [This message has been edited by Jeff TT (edited 06-04-2002).]