General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hiya All I had a problem with a metallic squeaky noise coming from the O/S/F wheel, I thought i had it sorted when I had the wheel bearings changed, but no it's still there. All the bushes have been changed, and I've had the brakes stripped down 2 times, does anybody have any ideas what this may be, even the guy at the garage is lost for what it may be. The noise can only be heard upto about 40mph, it seems to be in proportion to the speed of the wheel, it sound like a high piched metal on metal squeak, and if you apply the brakes they give out a very high piched squeak for a very small amount of time. Any idea's??? Cheers JOHN

Hi guys, a 'mate of a mate' is thinking of buying a VX220. Are they any good with regard to residual values, servicing prices and running costs in general? Cheerz Dave

Was going to invest in a set of R33 brembos, but got tempted by the TC group buy and spent the wedge that I had put a side for the brakes. Now as I still intend to do a bit of stopping now and again, do I upgrade to s/s hoses, greenstuff pads (or similar) and dot 5 fluid in the very near future and forget about the brembos, or will I always regret not having them and end up buying them in the future. The car is a 91 jap TT with HKS boost control, exhaust and intake. Thanks in anticipation Mark

Can ne1 tell me where I can get this stuff? Can't find it anywhere! Cheers, Andy

hello everybody it is Friday quick question for the likes of tooley etc. I have just purchased a small amount of ice comprising of a pair of alpine reference series 6.5" woofer speakers. have ppl fitted this size speaker into the front doors? all tips will be very much appriciated. cheers Martin

Have a look on autotrader... loads of em. some less than 3K !!! bloody hell. what's happened to the market. stu

Hi guys, following on from many threads about speccy camera`s etc,Made a hasty return home from France this morning (1:00am) anti-clockwise on the M25 from Dartford crossing to M1 North,Question can these things distinquish No. plates in the dark? The wife`s Ford Focus was zipping along very well and seemed a shame to loose the momentum once it was going,but every bridge or gantry had me thinking so kept tucking behind other cars.But had a thought do they view from behind as well? Got to say actually did not see any or was it just too dark? Jeff TT (In need of reassurance)

Thats rite Bitches Pre submission disk is winging its way to uncle Sony now. WWW and MSN are back on - So you'll all have to deal with me again - Unlucky ! The Beast is on its way too a full recovery- Engine is prepped and ready to get wet - Turbos are on and looking Stingin - just need a couple more parts one hardpipe and maybe some shit from my Main man Johnny ( how the fuck you doin Lobster boy ?) and it should be back before Xmas - Have to say all the shit i have on there so far is looking top notch. Should be one hell of an Animal by the time it is finsihed. How everyone doin then ? Heard lots of shit Etc - Haven't managed to look at the forum since…

Is there any possibility of a meet in the next few weeks, on a weekend? Z or no Z but would be nice to meet more peeps Any ideas guys???

my 1990 Z has had the EGR and AIV valves removed. I now want to get rid of the solenoid valves that go with them. Both these valves are in front of the bulkhead in the corner on the drivers side, but there is also a small black plastic box, about the size of a matchbox, that has an electrical connector and also a vacuum tube. This tube runs to a T-piece in the AIV vaccuum line going to the balance tube. With me so far? If I remove the solenoids and the black box will it upset anything else? Also what is the black box? Cheerz.

Well guys + dolls, just got a new delivery of Samco gear, got a few to many top rad hoses though, so if you wanna change the crappy standard black rubber for a nice looking Samco silicone Red or Blue, the price is £41.50 inclusive of Stainless bands and postage, interested ? e-mail me your address/card details and you can have one on your doorstep by Tuesday, smithy

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Andy, Further to your offer of installing the TC for me so that you can get to play in a manual can I take you up on that offer? I'm happy to attempt it myself but would feel more confident with someone who actually knows what they are doing within panic distance. She's going in for an MOT on the morning of the 21st December, but anytime after that would be handy. I can either come to you or you are more than welcome to come and use our heated workshops, if that's any enticement. Cheers Ajay.

I have the A to ZX pdf file. They claim they will prosecute any one caught distributing it so I could not possibly send it to any one who emailed me saying they want it.

Went to B&Q last night and saw some doors rather a bargain really so i thought i'll replace the doors upstairs, Ah i'm in the Z. No worries - 4 78x30" doors straight in & i could drive pretty sound. She ate humble pie on my return. Just a quicky, you know the hold on the auto box - i have been advised this was forpulling caravans, that must be bullshit as i can't see the japs pulling caravans in a z can you. Would i be right in saying its for poor icy snowy wheather conditions?

Does any one who tyres pressures of the Z as i have as much useful history on the car as a chocolate teapot

I can't quite work this out! If i press screen, sound screen comes on if i press auto it comes on at a set temp and fan. What does the econ etc mean and how do i reset the auto to a more desired temp. Ther are 2 readings on the little display. i assume one is the temp whats the other. Much appreciated

Jeff, you said a while ago that you had a write up on fixing jap folding mirrors. Any chance you could post it on this thread: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/ubbforum/Forum6/HTML/000051.html ? Ta m8 Tim

I have had my stock rims refurbished,at a cost of £40 per wheel,they are mint 7,1/2"front and 8,1/2"rear.I am asking £200 the set, WOW thats a bargain £10 per wheel . ------------------

I know this has been asked before and I've just been going through a search, but which oil would people recommend? My turbos are only 6 months old and my car has done 65k. It's a daily driver and is in desperate need of an oil change? Cheers Vijay

I am normally connected between 36,000 and 40,000 bps, but the last few days is has been 115,200 WOW what are you guys connected to? and why has this gone up so high? ------------------

Hi guys, my car has been running in safety boost for the past while and after running an ECU diagnostic, it confirmed that the detonation sensor is faulty. From what I've heard this is a bastard of a thing to replace, does anyone have instructions on how to replace it? Thanks guys, Brian

OK Guyz, There is a Group Buy being arranged on Koni adjustable shock absorbers. Having trying to go down the KYB route and getting shot down, the Koni's seem to be the best to go for. Also Koni have a fantastic reputation so this is even better The most important information now. The cost will be £425 delivered. The orders must be in by Sunday night ready to place the order by first thing Monday morning - no excuses for being late because we need to get this done. The turnaround will be pretty quick too - within a week Please let us know as quickly as possible because I know people are desperate for these and want to get it sorted RAPID! Chee…

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