General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Oh shit, my life story just overflows with one thing going wrong with my Zed after the other ... Today, after having installed a shiny new JWT pop charger, the car has developed what I can best describe as a "lumpy cruise". Basically, driving along at a steady 70mph (on the motorway), the car seems to accelerate and decelerate ever so slightly all on it's own accord. It is almost as if there is something that is temporarily increases the air resistance and then disappears again. (and before you state the obvious, no it wasn't windy) It causes the normaly smooth cruise to be jerky (albeit slightly but enough to annoy me and defo enough to have the girlfriend give me f…

Just incase anyone is after a Tracker for their motors i am now doing them. I will of course give you the best prices i can. Check out teh Tracker web site for a bit more info. Bob

Did you get my email m8? Cheers, Az

Hi, I've just fitted a manual gearbox to my 300z & have found that when in gear & accelerating, there's a grinding noise when revs between 1000 & 1500. Has anyone come across this problem before? Also found that the thrust bearing is knackered!!! I'm getting cheesed of with my Z!!!!!

After the performance just (the car being all over the road ) Me and me old man decided its time for some new boots. Anyway what we would like to know its whats the best tyre for your money? They are stock jap rims btw. So what are they taking into account the grip (important...very), wear (dont want tyres where money gets lines the road), and price (want something cheap as possible that it good). So what do you think? Thanks in advance guys

Re Breather Mods The current threads on the above have reminded me of the Cossy mods I did some years ago and the same would effectively work on the zed with some slight variations. From the drawing below it can be seen that by linking the two breathing area's (sump & cam cover together and using an oil separator that the oil is scavenged and returned to the sump, a collector can be used in place of the sump return but the system becomes a two way system as apposed to a three way and the benefits of this. From the diag and assuming engine is running at high revs and boost level is high, vacuum levels are nil, any blow by at the piston rings which ma…

OK shoot me down in flames for being stupid BUT with regard to the turbo gauge on dash, (UK model -14 to + 14 p.s.i). Should the needle rest at -14 on idle, mine isn't, (about a fifth up) does this mean ive got a leak somewhere or am I just panicking? Oh and on the subject any advice on silicone or stainless pipes for a replacement? [This message has been edited by BigRoy (edited 09-12-2001).]

Mine`s having a new hand brake cable LOL! two new tie bar bushes and an MOT certificate FFS! As a main present im getting it a pair of 6 by 9 Pioneer speakers that im going to shoehorn into the front doors LMFAO. Regardz Ian.

Hi people, Just thought I'd let you all know that me and Lynsay got engaged last night Engagement doo sometime Feb probably so everyones already invited CheerZ, Andy

You dont see them n e more any ideas of manufacturers that stil do? Just to fill the space on the dash really...!! Regardz

Does anyone know where I can buy a mangle for squezing out chamois leathers? Cheers Vijay

I saw a Banana Z on the car park of Tile City in Wigan. Or At least I think its Tile City, near Halfords. Any one here? Diane, was it you? Im not alone. Stuart P.S. It was a H reg H***ECK [This message has been edited by SRRAE (edited 09-12-2001).]

ok, whats the crack, my fans dont work - they dont pus out any air. i did that set test thing, where you hold the auto and off buttons down together for 5 seconds and it resets the ambiant and, set things. but then what do i do? if you then press the 'hi lo' buttons on the side you get all these different combinations on the display like.... set 8 amb 80 or..... set 30 amb 3 and so on and so on.... all different combinations. what is this about!!!> / ?

Just got back from a weekend in the Lakes and I get back with 19 hotmail messages and I cant get onto hotmail. Any one else having problems or is it shitty Blueyonder again? Stuart

That should have obvoiusly been 2002 - Doh! Just a thought. It is at the NEC http://www.autosport-international.com/ T [This message has been edited by TT Tim (edited 09-12-2001).]

Found this site at http://shop.potn.co.uk/ It sells the usual "max power" stuff incl alloys, hoses etc. Prices seem alright too. Worth a browse IMHO.

Was in at Whitcoulls (our version of WH Smith), perusing through the perennial favourite Cars and Car Conversions.. whats this then, a certain guy by the name of Steve and his 550hp 300..... Onya m8ty for getting in the mag Rowan

Blaupunkt CD player Model London RDM 126 Has RDS,Keycard security,superb sound,the set is like new,c/w orig instr manual,in exc working order worth over £200 new £70+£5 P&P

On my way home after work tonight with 5 (yes 5 don't know how I did it)people in the Z excluding myself on the motorway at 3a.m when a red celica GT4 pulls up behind me flashing his lights (no need as I was in the slow lane) he pulled out to overtake, and I nailed it as he was alongside. My Z is currently running in safety boost due to a faulty detonation sensor and despite this, and with 6 people on board, it STILL kicked the GT4s ass! it was close up to about 90, with the GT4 about 4 car lengths behind, but above 90, the Z just sailed ahead, and all the while it was only boosting to 6 p.s.i!.

I no longer need my breather kit, so it's for sale with fitting instructions and is part assembled already, not the sexiest thing, but it could work for yer and was on car for around 6months, so if you missed out on the group buy, it's £50.00 posted. smithy

Evening all, Seeing a good percentage of you are in IT, I have an IT question: Where in your opinion, would be the best place to register a forwarding domainname, to point to my btinternet account?? Thanks in advance ------------------ Simon

Am at work, went for a fag break and took a colleague out in the zed, just warmed it up and gave him a blast a couple of junctions down the M4 and back. Got back to work and he's shaking like leaf! wicked fun

Get Kazaa or Morpheus. Install. Run a search for this in Audio: Kevin Bloody Wilson - Amazing Grass Kevin Bloody Wilson - Livin next door to Alan I guarantee it'll put a fookin great smile on ya face !! ------------------ Glen :)

Warren my friend, I can't believe you are asking about VAT on this Forum! We need to talk. M8, I want to read stuff about Zeds, not be reminded about how HM Customs & Excise give me a good shafting every 3 months. Shit, you might as well bring up income tax and IR35! Laterz Andy

Right can I just put something over here! Coz I'm fucked off with this now! When you guys organise these prices and fantastic deals with whoever etc. Is there any fuckin' possibility that you can get the suppliers to commit to a supply date??? When I'm told that my BlitZ springs will be with me 1st week in November I expect that to happen. Not fucking 2nd week in December! Especially when I send a cheque out in September or October??? WTF? I know it's not Johnnies fault and that some of this gear is hard to come by etc. So if that's the case maybe you lot that organise the GB's can wait for the money until you actually are in a position to deliver said…