General Discussions - 300ZX Related

NCAP results for a 300 tested this year... Sorry to be morbid but it's relevant! If you wanna know more about each result click on the titles above the boxes

I dunno if it's just me, or if it's the weather but I'm having awfull trouble keeping my Zed in a straight line at the moment. Straight lines / corners it makes no difference. I'm gonna have to keep off the boost ! I think i may invest in some TC in the near future Now mune is completely standard, how are you GuyZ with serious BHP coping ! Herman

For thorese that know How can a single exhaust system be of any benefit of a dual system. Surly restricting the flow of exhaust gases would be detremental to power. Not wanting to raise any conflict, as mine has the single exhaust. Also is there a kit for the back that compliments the lack of exhaust better than the original. Mark

E-Mail me. SRRAE@hotmail.com Stuart

has he gone AWOL?

Gents, Has anyone got any old brake pads or disks that still have a little life on them (as in a couple of months), that they are willing to sell. I'm basically after the cheapest pair i can get so i can get the car running safely until i get the money to sort it right out. My discs are pretty dead even though the pads are ok but they might need deglazeing. Any offers??

On the power upgrade path after stage 3 (intake, exhaust, ECU), the next step appears to be a Boost Controller. The JWT ECU comes with Boost Calibration Jets. Does the Boost Controller replace the Calibration Jets? What is the advantage of a Boost Controller? Are there different types, and which ones do what additionally, etc...? The JWT calibration jets limit the boost to 12.5 bpi (13.5 bpi flash). On a stock engine, it is "normal" to keep things down to under 1 bar - if so, what does a Boost Controller offer, etc...? Any help, advice or pointers on this subject would greatly help my understanding. This is a grey area for me. Thanks, Geoff

Im going to look at a set of alloys this w/e. The size of the alloys is 9x18 all round. Basically, I know they are fine for the rear but am not sure if they are to wide for the front and therefore will effect the handling of the car greatly? Can anyone advise on this/ had experience of 18x9j on the front? Called a couple of alloys wheel shops, however am getting various answers? Cheerz

before I pack up for the year! So am wishing everyone on the Zed board a Happy Yule and Brilliant New Year!

Basically my car was broken into in a carpark where I have to pay to use. I though that they paid the damage because they gave me a claim form for them, once I sign it I never see it again, so what was the point of that I never know. They have now told me that I have to pay for it. I did find a sign saying that they are not responsible for the damage unless there is any niglect by them. At the time of my car being broken into the Security Gaurd was in his hut. Also there 2 cameras in the carpark but one points at the hut and the other one points at about 10 car parking spaces, next to the hut. Could I claim of them saying that the gaurd Niglicted his duties and the …

When been stationary in traffic for while and then pull away the car is very hesitant, then lift off accelerator then back on and picks up fine...strange...any suggestion...

The smaller fan on my car seems to be running all the time!!. What would cause this and what should I look for. Any help please Cheerz Simon H

Jesus helped me build my hotrod...FFS!

This is amusing to say the least! Rice Boys! P.S. hope this is OK with TT Tim...me posting today and all???

Check out http://drive.to/ish !!! Some dyno runs but best of all is the Jun Supra doing a huge fuck off power slide with tyre smoke pouring from the back end The sizes aren't too bad so anyone can enjoy.... CheerZ, Andy

Timmy Turbos message service. Multiple postings on 16 threads within 24 hours, that's gotta be a record!

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Hey guys! Well Im new to this board and I have a couple of questions for ya. I currently own a 1990 MR2 Turbo, we just brought a 1994 supercharged Toyota Trueno for my missus. Only problem is while we both love the Trueno we have problems! Turns out there are some faults that I didn't know about and to cut a long story short I will probably be getting my $ back! The Trueno was a manual and while I know it's sad the missus was going to learn to drive it (She only drives autos!) she cant! She wants an auto. Anyways she ALWAYS love the 300ZX but because we wanted the twin turbo model (Her old man wouldn't let her!) we never bothered. Now we are thinking a Non …

Hey guys. When i get into my Z and start it up in the morning or when its cold,it makes a squeeling sound for a few seconds,when it goes away there's a reving noise as if somthing is catching up with everything else, is this the water pump or somthing else ???????????. regards 'Shrek'

Greetings all, I've had my Z for about 9 months now (stock 93 TT auto), it's had a couple of problems but nothing thats stopped me loving it....yet! One thing that's been niggling me though is the lock-up on the autobox, it seems to do it at the wrong speeds and at the wrong times?! It's more annoying than a problem - other than that the car drives great. Anyone heard of this or is it my imagination? Cheers, Jules. PS. Excellent site, read the tips on cleaning the TB's - worked a treat!

Seen a pukka looking Z in Hounslow West/A4 at about midnight. UK Spec, grey, Low and 18's. Reg: xxx PSB................ Anyone here ? [This message has been edited by 300zxTT (edited 20-12-2001).]

O and I know before you post that some will not like it ------------------ [This message has been edited by MAC 1 (edited 21-12-2001).]

Evenin' How does the internet accelorator work! Is it any good? as they claim it will double the speed. Its on www.freebiedirectory.com All sorts on there. Coz me laptops only got a 56k modem & more speed would be nice Any good or a load of pants - dont bother? cheers

Yep, it arrived.. OK now I know it's anyones guess as to how accurate it is right now, since my Renault has never seen a dyno in its life, but I tested it tonight (handy sliproad!), pumped in the various figures you need (gear ratios, car weight, drag coefficient, frontal area, air temp, humidity, pressure, tyre size), and ran the test.. Came out with 127hp at the wheels, assuming ~15% drivetrain losses that would be 149bhp at the crank - stock is 137bhp, I have a filter, straight through exhaust, and hill power chip, which is probably ~10 or 15hp over stock tops, so I reckon it's not that far out really.. here's a pretty graph; http://www.mind-design.co.uk…

Mu gearbox may be on it's way out. Any Idea how much I could expect to pay for a replacement and fitting ? Herman