General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Joy Oh Joy me Z's back and running fine, the alternator is fixed. Just for the record I was charged 2hrs labour, one to get if off and one to put it back on, (this included a lift back to my house by the mechanic). Reconditioning the alternator, (jap import), £140 plus v.a.t. The best news is that this is covered by my Breakdown Insurance so I expect to get most of it back. (The insurance aonly allow 1hr labour for the job). Thanks to those who advised. Simon ------------------ Simon

I have a dilemma as usual, its the one I usually have when I see my ten grand tied up in a car thats virtually unusable and just sat in my garage! I only have about 35mm ground clearance on the front of my car and it scratches on everything! Carpark entrances, bumps in the road etc and it gets me down It sits on 18's and SE lowered springs, if I put an OEM front bumper and original springs anyone any idea how much extra clearance this would give me and would my car look shite? Here it is, can someone recommend a way that I can get some more air between the splitter and the nasty and cruel road otherwise its gonna have to go Thanks Thanks…

Saw J*** CYK black Zed parked in the layby opposite Debenhams on...uh...Saturday, I think... Weekend has blurred into one long episode, but I think Saturday...and some friends of mine saw a red Zed pass them in Pizza Hut on Saturday morning - they thought it was me - everyone who knows me goes Zed spotting! So - either of those anyone here?

Hi All Seen some wheels i liked over the w/e for the Zed. However, they are only available in 8x18. Does anyone else have this size. As the rears are already 8.5 in width, will this look a little narrow? Also, what is the correct ofset please.? CheerZ S

hi all, I was wondering if the z31 89 model has four pot calipers on the front? if so what disc sizes are standard on them, and what size is the AFM? Looking to put those parts onto my 200sx as an upgrade and wanted some info on anyparts that are the same or similar to the Z32. thanks tom

Just another thing to look forward too- via the x box. Sega GT 2002 Almost looks real! [This message has been edited by autoxluke (edited 04-02-2002).] [This message has been edited by autoxluke (edited 04-02-2002).]

Hi Peeps, I need a new chip for my computer, and since I'm capable of socketing it myself, I'd rather not send it off anywhere. (But not too bothered if I have too, just trying to save some cash) I know of JWT (obviously), and have heard that SE do their own chip. Of course it needs to be mapped to my engine specifics, blah blah.. Any thoughts on where in the UK I might get my hands on one. (8 months of no Z are hopefully coming to a close now - just need injectors, ecu and exhaust and I'll be able to start it again) Thanks in advance Simon.

Meet this saturday in chester so far timmy turbo ian (mac1) rob b and me and some others are going......... anymore takers????

Have the chance of a jap auto ecu (jwt chip i think)will this fit my manual uk spec car any ideas, need more power!!!!

Anyone got any pics of a Z32 with these on? Ive decided that work didnt need the new Dell Servers, but I need some new wheels!

Have the chance of a jap auto ecu (jwt chip i think)will this fit my manual uk spec car any ideas, need more power!!!!

does anyone know of a website, or catalogue avaliable???

i have a 1990 jap spec twin turbo for sale. pearlesent yellow colour(looks like deep gold at night).t-bar,leather,auto,cat-1 alarm,kenwood mask cd player,80,000km,17" wheels with new goodyear F1 tyres,mechanicaly standerd,offers around 6K.

i have a 1990 jap spec twin turbo for sale. pearlesent yellow colour(looks like deep gold at night).t-bar,leather,auto,cat-1 alarm,kenwood mask cd player,80,000km,17" wheels with new goodyear F1 tyres,mechanicaly standerd,offers around 6K.

i have a jap spec 1990 300zx tt, there is a light buzzing noise from what seems like the front of the t-bar,any thoughts on what this is. also where is the best place to source front brake pads.cheers.

just had remewal quote from firebond, last years premium was £299 this year £737 what p price hike a,i dont know i should have bought a UKcar, anyway Bell direct sorted me out £583 including me 18 inch wheels, not bad i suppose. 30 with full no claims. so beware when renewal is up there is no way round it, if there is let me know i have untill wednesday to change. Jeff is yours up yet also tony i know you have the same policy.

I've just purchased on of lukes scarab front bumpers and just needed to know if anyone else had one, i want to know how they are fitted to the car do you need a mounting bracket of any sort or is it just drill the bumper and fix to where you can? or do you use the parts from the original bumper? also i cant see how the lights fix in, nothing to bolt them to. cheers "Tony".........

Andy mate, Got back last night and checked my Blitz zorst box...all gasketts and nuts and bolts and instructions etc. Hey mate, it's a Blitz FFS! Quality is to be expected and admired! LMFAO Buy you an extra can of Stella if you can fit my induction kit aswell! I took the headlamp panel off this afternoon with a mother goose hangover, sleep depravation was also making things worse as I was chatting to the main man(Macca) at about...oh 6am this morning. Dropped a socket but retrieved it from the protection tray! Looked at the air box, looked at the induction kit and just decided not to bother at all. Put it back together and buggered off back…

HeHe, just taking In Car Entertainment to the next level. I`ll post some more pics when it`s all done.

I need brighter bulbs in the rear lights and bought some 32W/4W bulbs today. I need to change them from 2 pins on the bottom to just one. If I solder the two pins/filaments together what wattage will they become? This is the easiest way to get them to fit. Do I need to just use the 32W filament on it's own? The standard bulb is 21W but couldn't find any single filament bulbs of higher wattage and can't remember my ohms law!

I think I need a new one soon so im gonna send to the states for one and a lightened flywheel but after looking on TT net for recomendations there is lots of different opinions as usual, act rps and jwt seem popular. I want something that will hold if I go for bigger turbos/injectors in the future. I dont want something horrible to drive with or something that will eat the flywheel. Have any of you lot bought a good clutch recently. Oh and dont start on about triple plate HKS or anythin else stupid. I aint payin well over £1000 for a clutch Paul

Mail me your address to burnproof@turboz.co.uk and Ill post you the Z32 FAST (part number guide) and Service Manual on CDR. ------------------ Glen :)

I'm confused about the minimum "on-spec" compression pressure for a UK spec TT. PAge EF & EC-70 of my UK workshop manual say 142 psi whereas postings elsewhere say 127 psi.

Check out tech forum lads Re: SHREK/ZX and his timing belt saga, please give a genuine reply to the end to illustrate the point about service and quality if you would be so kind. Jeff TT (Pi??ed off)

Got some spray tint today to black out the rear lights and it says to give 2 or 3 coats... I had to do about 10 coats and ran out on the first light! Paid 11 quid for a shitty little can and now the Z looks like someones punched it up the arse! Just hope I can get another can tomorrow or i'll look like a tit all week.