General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Happy New Year!.......I see some of you are all still squabbleing as usual. Some things never change I would include a link to my new site PORKERS WORLD but I doubt you would be able to handle the high BHP figures contained within! Bye for now [This message has been edited by Porker (edited 06-01-2002).]

http://www.twinturbo.net/cgi-bin/ttnet_viewmsg.pl?forum=general&msg_id=433143 Interesting because the general consensus for a stock 300zx is around 250-260 at the wheels.This works out to roughly 15% drivtrain loss, roughly the same figures we were achieving on our dyno day? What do you lot think?

Once again this forum amazes me FFS guyz, its quiet enough on here at the moment without trying to scare everyone off. Yet another, falling out over trivial matters. Whilst I try to understand everyone's point of view, we are all meant to be mates here, with a common interest in the Z. Someone suggested that Craig, as the owner, creator and webmaster of 300zx.co.uk, should be offered a percentage of revenue created due to the forum. Good idea! As the person who supplied and organised the clothing for the group, I would be more than happy to pay Craig a percentage on future sales of merchandise. To this end why don't we start a 'Suppliers and se…

can any one help ? brought a z with a clifford concept alarm, 5 button remote no instrution booklet... want to get the alarm onto valet mode... the person i brought the car from doesn't know either... any body out there any idears ? or should i take ot to an approved dealer ?? thanks Tim

i just got a US spec '90 2+2 NA. i know you guys in the UK get turbo 2+2 >=). i'd like to use the online service manual here (very useful btw! Nice job). So just wondering as i tried to search out a answer with no results.

I myself have taken up the challenge: to repair forum members Zeds cheaper than Nissan Main Dealer.... I enclose a snap-shot of my work captured on Digital Camera... If anyone wants a Cambelt change I only charge thruppence ha'penny per hour Glen LOL [This message has been edited by senna (edited 06-01-2002).]

I know technicaly this is a tech question but..... Will US tension rods fit a UK Z? I was looking at THIS and was wondering if it would fit on mine. The tension rod bushes need replacing and this would make the handling better and also have no need for the bushes again. It is also only a little more expensive than the bushes, which I have been told cost £100, and I presume that is for 2. Whats your view? Stuart [This message has been edited by SRRAE (edited 06-01-2002).]

An amusing if slighly unbeleivable yarn concerning Harry Halfords in Tamworth. In my urgency to get a steering rack gaitor to replace the split one I discovered late last afternoon, I (I know its bad) went to my local Halford store to just see if even a tempory universal one was available till got correct one. The spotty geek (who me) on the counter was asked by me if they stocked a listed gaitor or a universal one for the steering rack on a 300zx. ?????? much head scratching a blank look at his pc screen,he said he did not think they sold them.Hmm are you sure I said, more scratching and now button pressing...what car mate? aarrhhh I say Nis 300zx tt !!! Mmm he says …

They hunt him high, they hunt him low, but no Timmy Turbo out on show. Jeff TT I`m getting worried mate!

Hi All, my tailgate lock barrel does not want to turn to unlock the tailgate that easily, is this easy to access and service or is a replacement barrel to fit the same key easy to get, and is it a Nissan Dealer only part or can I get it from elsewhere, any ideas? Cheers Mark H

Hi all, got an intermmitent mouse squeaking type noise under the bonnet when the engine is running, it squeaks when stationary and it doesn't increase when the engine revs. Has anybody got any ideas apart from FEEDING IT CHEESE? Or am I looking for a mouse in a haystack. Cheers Mark H

Hi, just had a puncture on a rear tyre, had a look at it when off and the outer egde was worn and the inside edge was worn to the braiding, causing the puncture.Apart from the tracking could this be a symptom of something else? Cheers Mark H

Has anyone ever had their speedometer suddenly stop working then suddenly start working again?

ther is a weard 3000gt near me a guy at a garage owns it it looks alot shorter than a normal 3000gt so wondered if they did a 2 seater it is a uk car as well i think because it is a 3000gt not a gto any one know anything about this just thort it was weard

Info hit following the discovery of a split near side steering rack boot,I checked with Nissan was quoted £14:90+ Vat! (All other outlets said main dealer) Went to my wholesaler and opened about 10 boxes of various boots,and found a likely candidate,think off a Ford or whatever.Back home 30 mins later fitted a treat and better even than the original!!! total cost £4:50 and their was a pair in the box so actually work out at £2:25 each!! something suggests Nelson rip off here again. Jeff TT

Check this out, also check the specs of the VR6 and the ricer's. Spoiler adds 50hp. http://www.gti-vr6.net/GTI_vs_Civic/

Hi guys,whilst on a zed bit picking morning cam across the Veilside badge in pic below.It is made of brass and is engraved and coloured in,well nice. The wording however is erm ..odd. Below the veiside bit it reads "We are driving the condition of your heart" Any thoughts guys?do you think it lost something in the translation? oh well by the way saw a minty full system off the car,breaker wants £150 + vat in B.ham Also at another breaker checked out a short wheel base non turbo, looked like it had rolled, very nasty, but lots of trimmy bits,do I remember someone wanting something off a non turbo? also in B.ham.See ya Jeff TT

Wish we could get away with stuff like this over here [This message has been edited by JayPSC (edited 05-01-2002).]

I am looking for a 300zx, it needs to be manual, '90+, twin turbo, in good condition. I have a budget of £3500-£4000 I live in clevedon (near Bristol) but am willing to travel upto 150 miles. Also, i may be interested in importing one. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, also anyone with experience of importing cars who could give me advice would also be appreciated.

A mate of mine is after buying a Mitsubishi FTO. He rang up for a quote on insurance and they said all FTO's are imports. Does anyone know if this is true? Cheers. Rob.

Just had a shock down the local tyre fitters. Have noticed for a while that the front left tyre was wearing a bit uneven on the edge.No big deal i thought as plenty of tread in the middle and all other tyres looked fine. and after recently accidently kerbing it a couple of times i thought i would get the tracking checked as a precaution. I took it to Britannia (bit like quick fit) because they gave a free check and balancing. The guy shows me all the tyres. Ahh Front right which looked fine was so badly scored on the inner edge the tyre wall was coming away from the surface (thread showing). Front left was warn on outer and inner edge (Inner edge worse again) middl…

Just had a shock down the local tyre fitters. Have noticed for a while that the front left tyre was wearing a bit uneven on the edge.No big deal i thought as plenty of tread in the middle and all other tyres looked fine. and after recently accidently kerbing it a couple of times i thought i would get the tracking checked as a precaution. I took it to Britannia (bit like quick fit) because they gave a free check and balancing. The guy shows me all the tyres. Ahh Front right which looked fine was so badly scored on the inner edge the tyre wall was coming away from the surface (thread showing). Front left was warn on outer and inner edge (Inner edge worse again) middl…

Hi guys I'm in the market for either a 300ZX or Mitsubishi 3000GT but I can't decide which. Is there anyone with experience of both? The criteria I'm most interested in are; long distance comfort and drifting capability (I currently own a 200SX which excels at the later but not the former). Any suggestions or comments would be much appreciated.

Just to let you guys know before Christmas I was supplied a part for my Zed (a uk spec ecu) from a firm called A1 Jap Spares. They seemed to have quite a few parts for the Zed. I was shocked to find they had what I was after as UK Spec ecu's seem hard to come by. (BTW cost was £250.00 ). There number is 0161 6822221 and they were very helpfull. May be worth giving them a call if anyone is trying to track down a part for their car. Laterz Simon H

C'mon guy's!!! (Mark and Lard styleee) NO NEEEEEEED! I would rather pay Jeff's prices than Nissan Main Dealer prices any day and also would would love Andy Duff to help me for free! Both top blokes with top knowledge. I love his forum, even though I have not posted for a while I look in every hour or less (Yes, yes, yes I am sad) We are all individuals and have different opinions which can be shared ohers may not agree but lts not get catty, I am still half asleep so I won't go off on one as I may have mis-read the Jeff V's Andy Handbag scrap...... ...but I will say there's room for everyone, free or not... Am going for a shower..…