General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Remind me not to vent my frustrations with life on the car (or forum members, sorry Stuart, Ajay). Remember that new loom I was installing, and nearly finished?... ;

Since my run in with Nissan over the weekend, it got me thinking as to whether along with my letter of complaint I should also note to them about our forum here. First of all Administrators. If you feel that this is a bad idea, full stop, them please mail me or post. Now I don't intend to go in all guns blazing, what I had in mind was a no nonsence, to the point and honest letter about what we are about, how many there are of us and if there was any way that they would be able to offer us preferential treatment. Sounds like a tall order I know, but I'm sure that it would be in the interest of Nissan for them to know what our experiences have been with regar…

HI, Just to let you know that I've now sold two thirds of the parts from my dismantled 300ZX. I have made a list of what is left and how much I want for them. I've had to guess most of the prices, so if anything seems a bit too much, feel free to let me know. The list of parts for sale is in the "FOR SALE/WANTED" section. Obviously I hope you don't need to look at the list too often ;-) AndyZ

I've now sold two thirds of the parts from my dismantled 300ZX. I have made a list of what is left and how much I want for them. I've had to guess most of the prices, so if anything seems a bit too much, feel free to let me know.................... I'll update this list every time I sell something. You can contact me on 01634 221783 or at geewhiiz@onetel.net.uk ABS control unit (big heavy thing) - #100 ABS electronic control unit - #75 Accelerator pedal with kickdown switch - #20 Aircon system (All parts available except heater box) Aircon Pump #50 (Not guarenteed condition) Aircon sensors (All) - #20 each Anti Roll Bar - #35 Autobox gearshift u…

After seeing all the various TDi posts, it strikes me that Craig & Nico are getting a hell of a lot of grief over comments made by other people. From a combination of various data protection comments & particularly Nathan from TDi's post, it seem that "the administrators" are being held responsible because TDi don't know IP addresses and therefore can't get in touch with people who they're unhappy with. With the amount of work that goes on keeping this forum running, I frankly think it's crap that these two should take all the heat. Craig & Nico, I know you've said you won't but I am very happy for you to quote my IP address if it's specifically…

I had an MSN session with Andy Duff and Nico the other day. They explained to me (very patiently) how the whole turbo, intercooler thing works. Anyway, I came across this site which is quite good for car idiots like me: http://www.keveney.com/Engines.html It shows animated engines for all the various types, including weird ones like Wankel rotary engines. Cheers, Andy

Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there is a way to temporarily disable the HICAS system? I want to try running the car with it working and with it disabled so I can decide which is best for me.. Has anyone done any tests like this to determine how the HICAS improves or degrades handling? Thanks, John

Been a while since we last had one and we have a new person to shoot at this time (Hairsy). Hope to get started around 7:30 - 8. IP to be posted here nearer the time. If anyone knows any good servers we can hijack (and I mean GOOD) then let me know. Cheers, Andy

Okay people, let me explain. We have reached a point with the forum that i really had hoped we could avoid. I have always liked to assume that people can be mature enough to post reasonably, but i am frequently proved wrong. This is not about people having a laugh and joke, or making the forum all completely Z related and boring. This is about taking things too far. A lot of things have been said on this forum about companies that we have dealt with. Some good, some bad. In most instances if a company has had something bad posted about them on this forum, they have joined in to try and remedy the situation. However, some companies take a dif…

Hi mate. I dropped off a set of Greenstuff pads that you supplied with Ian at Hiteq. He said you were there on a daily basis and I couldn't get you on the phone as usual. The pads were the wrong ones and you were going to arrange collection from me ages ago. I have gone through 2 sets of pads since I ordered these! LOL Any chance of sending me my set ASAP? Chris.

AKA Erratic speedo problem. I have tried just about everything that the lovely folks on this forum have suggested - in order to try and fix this B annoying problem short of replacing the actual speedo itself! And that's where I am today. If anyone has managed to cure there jumpy speedo needle problem without fitting a new speedo could you post pretty please? INFO: I f you have an occasional problem with your needle going walkabouts - prior to fitting the speedo converter... expect it to get a lot worse after! Andy

Bored with having my speedo needle jump around like a grasshopper on acid - and tired of cleaning sensors and soldering and re-soldering connections - I can only assume that a new dial will fix my problem -please help. Desperate of Sonning!

Hiya Guys, my clutch feels dodgy sometimes it judders now and again more so when it's on the way to being at running temperature..... any ideas???? cheerzz. UKTTmanual......

Mate, what you doing next Sunday? I was gonna come up and get me springs and Macca was gonna come over and show us what a real Z is all about! Well me and Iain were going to meet up but we decided that if we get enough Z's round to yours we can do some dognut practice on your front lawn!!! LOL What say you main man? Pub anyone? Edited due to giro failure in fingers! LOL [This message has been edited by Timmy_Turbo (edited 21-01-2002).]

If any of you guys think I'm doing Paul Daniels does Panto e.g. now you see me...now you don't!!! LOL It's this Microshaft Shite Network that is playin' me up big time! Does anything they produce ever fucking work? iMAC please!

went to email max power ref. my light thing, hehehe came accross this page, a few examples of a few cop jokes You only caught me ’cos I let you. I demand a re-match. You only caught me ’cos I let you, but you are faster than that copper yesterday. for more click here__ http://www.maxpower.co.uk/advice/advice_gatso_copexcuses.asp

Having just been sent on the above course I decided to apply it to the Z restoration project. After initial discussion with the Finance department and Senior Suppliers (NISSAN GB) they advise me to buy a Hyundai!!!!

In my frustration in waiting for Japanese Performance magazine I bought Max power and found a nice little section on Air Filters. What I was curious to know is, considering the amount of restriction of the stock panel filters, is there much difference between any of the conical filter in relation to flow? Oh yeah, and does anyone know what the dimensions of a K&N filter is?

Did anybody order a pizza ?

I have to admit it - I went passed a red RX7 the other day and I actually thought that it was quite sexy for a motor. Sorry - Just felt like I needed to share that with you people.

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Saw a Z in leicester to night, felt pleased like you do,sounded my horn while i was driving past the petrol station he was filling up at, and young guy looks at me in a gormles kind of way as i drove away i wish i had not botherd,it was at 7.50pm this evening so the guy could not have seen my face so therefore could have not been offended by my mug About severn weeks ago in my home town of Derby at a place called Marketon island pulled right next to a grey Z,i waved and sounded my horn and guy looks at me like i was somthin he had scraped of the bottom of his shoe,so i wacked up my bass and left him missrable fucker. I know that not every one who owns a Z is as sad as…

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OK, as some of you are aware, when I first got my 300 the previous owner had, well, not lookied after it from a service point of view, very well. For example all the connectors were full of Coppaslip grease (a fantastic CONDUCTING grease - great idea on a multi pin connector don't you reckon?) and there were a lot more "Hmm thats strange I wonder who did that...." moments along the way... Anyway, after getting the front of the engine stripped ready for a cambelt change and to find out what parts I needed, after taking off the bottom metal coolant pipe (coming from the front of the engine), I thought to myself "Isn't that where the thermostat should be???". Guess wh…

Yeap its a jap import, a guy brought it over in 86 for his WIFE!!! she didnt like it and Luke Borg managed to get hold of it, from there, my brother paul bought it in 88. (now owns a TT) then my other brother jez had it now ive got it, even still got the tax disc holder. car was bought from "honest motors ltd" hong kong "dah chong hong motor service centre" [This message has been edited by stuie.buckminster (edited 20-01-2002).]