General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Thanks - first post of hopefully not too many asking, and hopefully some with advice if I can help I will !! :) I have a problem . . . I have been reading posts all over 300zx.co.uk and I am trying to get the consult freeware version to work, but have problems running on the machine I am using? I am not sure how you guys have the software set up because I am trying to run it on win xp installed on a partition on a machine running 2 installs of win 7 XD lol. I am trying to get the software to work, and as I am guessing looking at the error log it missing the file KERNELBASE.dll which I assume is a windows NT file? As it’s a Error Code 2 problem in windows this me…

As title, anyone done this. I have a stripped down 96 shell which I plan to respray but wanting my project done properly I was planning to take it to a local garage which can do shot blasting. Loads of videos on the net of getting it done but I've also read that it can distort the panels. What's everyone's thoughts?

I had my radio fascia resprayed as it was marked. It also has the buttons for my fog light and front parking sensors next to the clock. These were wired in and we had to cut the wires to remove the panel. I planned to fit removable connectors in case the panel ever had to come off again but have only just got round to it. My fog light and sensors now don't work so I'm assuming the wires touched while the paint shop inadvertently left them bare. I was hoping its just a fuse but as its an aftermarket fitment its awkward. Nothing has blown in the fuse box in the engine bay or the one in the drivers footwell. ( how impossible is that one to get to?!!) any ideas wh…

I have what I think is a shagged strut top - this being the rubber/metal composite mount between the strut support and the shock. I get like a mild squelch noise over rough ground, so assume rubber deterioration. There are a number of parts it consists of. If anyone has had theirs go, what parts did you find had failed/weakened? I think it's either this, the strut top : Or this, the insulator:

Well ive been taking the zed out once a week over the winter ust to keep her running but got an intermitent lighting issue,sometimes ike tonight all the front lights come on,most of the time only the left hand lights come on.im guessing this is a loose wire?,lights were ok before the winter cold,where would i star to look for problems?

whats the cost of a stock clutch kit nowdays and weres the best place to buy from

Had the car remapped last year by Nos, but its still kicking crap loads of black smoke when you stick your foot down and so obviously over fueling still, but i have one 02 sensor thats working and the other that isnt, so was wondering if anyone has used these o2 sensors? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-NISSAN-BMW-CHEVROLET-CHRYSLER-3-WIRE-WIRES-O2-OXYGEN-LAMBDA-SENSOR-/181129659634?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ANissan|Model%3A300+ZX&hash=item2a2c2b44f2 and how good they work, although they are cheap so might just get some and see, cant be worse than what ive got at the present moment in time lol

As Title. The competition is now open for voting. http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?174793-COTM-January-2014-poll Good luck to all that entered :)

Hi guys, the engine wiring loom on my 300 is proper shafted (the ecu loom part), after trying 3 looms, which was probably due to removing them from previous engines and un settling them. As you can understand probably i am having no luck on getting my car started again i have decided to make a fresh loom from near enough scratch baring using the old connectors?? Firstly i aren't bothered about the wires being colour coding as its not coming off again if i can help it.... just to clarify that!! What gauge wires would i need to use? is there more than one size of wire on the loom? have any of you guys got any advice?

Hi everyone, My Z has recently developed a whirring noise. It's clearly heard on cold start ups when sitting in the car. Its not constant but on and off with seconds intervals. Once warm, the sound does calm down. Inspection showed that its not coming from the engine itself but at front around the top right cam cover area. Perhaps even behind the cover. The link below has a video of it and you can clearly hear the crackling/whirring as the camera gets close to the cam covers. http://s1020.photobucket.com/user/streetrider007/media/IMG_2624_zps4dab934d.mp4.html Any thoughts on this?? Best wishes, Zee.

Throttle body Gaskets received today mate, thanks again yer a star :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are these available to buy from anywhere - MJP? Regards Ronnie

I wrote a while ago about an issue I was havin with the car pulling away in second sometimes and not wanting to change up from there. I originally thought it was down to the hid's I fitted as it first started after they were installed. I refitted the original bulbs and it stopped for a while but it is now back. it doesn't happen all the time and it only happens from start up. if I turn the car off and on again it usually goes away and all is fine. it did it this morning as I was leaving for work but this time I noticed that the power light was flashing for a short time. I didn't count how many flashes there were as I wasn't expecting it. does this mean that th…

What do you guys think of this? This must be a rebuild of a stock block... New original T25 stock turbos as well. Surely an old zed wouldn't take this? Here is the link: http://specialtyz.com/blog/?p=441

has anyone got or can point me out a wiring diagram including the front fogs pleasea am also looking for the male multiplugs with some wiring attached that fit the fogs as my fogs already have the female plugs attached

is this any good to anyone ?? http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/nissan-300zx-camshaft-position-sensor/1044652596

Why?

Anybody up for entering again this year. Was a good laugh last year and we almost had a team of 5. Just thought I'd throw it out there early on to spark some interest. Cheers Danny

I was coming back from Basingstoke Sunday afternoon, just entering the 40mph section of the road heading toward Reading, saw a white fairly standard looking 300ZX pass me in the other direction. I was in the Silver Slicktop :batman:

I have just installed the above into my Z and it's great! Am like a dog with 2 and possibly even 3 c***s I just walk upto the car with the fob in my pocket and as I get within 2m of the car the doors unlock When I get in the car if I put my foot on the brake the start button flashes green and when I press it the car starts, pressing again will stop it If I'm just wanting to switch the acc on while in the car I just press the button once without touching brake and the button goes blue and acc is on. Press again and goes off I then get out of the car and walk away, listening to the clunk of the locking as I shuffle more than 2m away from the car. The fob has…

Started the car this morn and the gauge is stuck at +7,any ideas? Car is driving perfect..

So basicly photos tell everything... https://picasaweb.google.com/109341889407399430291/12012014300ZXRIP?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMCm1t__8dPrzwE&feat=directlink and a movie if photos is not enough :

...would anyone in the Bristol area possibly be willing to collect some seats for me please, if need be? The catch is: I don't want them! I only want the front seat rails, so whoever collected them could scrap the rest or sell them on or whatever. Obviously, I'd pay the cost of the seats and the postage of the rails to me and some beer money for helping me out. Anyone fancy the task...?

Ive got new interior for my car. Do I need any special tools to take out the swede and apply the synthetic leather. ? Thanks in advanve

Anybody know if the tops are different from the bottoms. My door leans out at the top causing a bad seal on the rubber. I did have a new set put on(allegedly) years ago and there was no change. So i`m wondering if they did do the job they fitted them incorrectly. I tried adjusting them inwards but no joy.