General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Evening one and all, I'm at my wits end in trying to figure out what is causing my engine to "rattle" under light load ... At first I thought it was detonation but a quick visit to AndyP and a timing adjustment ruled that out. It is now really starting to p*ss me off intensely. Here's the situation: When the engine is at operating temperature (i.e., warmed up propperly) there is a definite rattle when the auto box shifts into fourth gear and subsequently into OD. The rattle is much more pronounced and louder in OD but is still audible one gear lower. The only analogy I can come up with is the sound an engine makes when you're driving along in too high a gear …

If we manage to get another meet going... You know that for the last few get-togethers food has been a problem? From what I've heard anyway! What would be a right laugh is finding the nearest McD's and taking 30+ Z's through the drivethrough! ROFLMFAO Doesn't take much to get me going eh?

When you collect your car Friday are you travelling back up the M6 past Coleshill/Tamworth ? Could arrange a pit stop for you if you want with choccy biscuits etc. Jeff TT

Can't go to Kemble now due to the front of my car being removed by a Corsa Couldn't see a fucking thing out of window and a learner being taught by his dad broke very hard and I slid into the back of him - couple of deep scrapes on top of bumper but major damage done by the poxy pea shooter of an exhaust that went right through my front spoiler (not OE)... to make matters worse (or perhaps better in the eyes of insurance) his car had no damage! So due to this not able to attend, if any member would like to buy my place off me and I'll change the booking name OR I'll just kiss goodbye £50 and a weekend away Life sucks Robb

Okay.... I've watched the Star Wars trilogy about 10 times and I am still no closer to developing the force. Why would I need it? Because the f**king headlights on my Z are useless. Cosmetically there fantastic and I appreciate the innovation of Nissan and the large ammounts of cash invested in them. However, when it comes to seeing where you're going, you'd be better off with two small haddock taped to the front of the car. I have a UK model, so apart from changing the indicators around for Jap ones, driving lights aren't really an option. What's the best solution? HID's are prohibitively expensive. There are sites that sell (illegal for road use) 'rally' …

help chaps my 300 is sick(i think)if i let my z tickover when warm sometimes,it starts to puff light blue smoke out of the right hand exhaust!!!!! but now it has changed to the left one same light blue smoke. Only seems to do this when its warm and clears after a few hard revs! Any ideas of what the problem is? Cheers ZMAN

whats your username and why did you choose that name. Mines 300z cause of my car and its cool

Eventually got round to fitting s/steel brake hoses at the weekend and now the master cylinder has decided to start leaking. Anyone tell me what the part no. is cos Nissan have to email japan to find out ( useless ba***rds). Antone no if it would be cheaper to buy the whole thing complete, cos someone said it might be. Paul.

Had the car at the gargage this morning, he had a good look over the car, he found the transmission oil cooler had a crack in it, he's going to take it out tomorrow to get aa proper look at it, he said it my be possible to weld the crack, is this a good option or should I get the unit replaced, is it expensive. Cheers JOHN

Do the jap imports have tinted head lights? The reason I ask is cos' my zx has a driver side head light that looks like its slightly brown tinted and the passanger side head light is realy clear! I think at some point the passanger front light has been changed! OR is it just age and dirt in/on the lense inside? It would be nice to have a matching set of lights so do I go for a Jap passanger side HD-light or a UK driver side HD-light? Sorry for all the daft questions Cheers!

there is another one of these, the last one was at Box Hill in August, which had a reasonable turn out. This time it is at a pub in Bolney, which is at the bottom of the M23 somewhere. map book type of view http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?grid2map?X=526476&Y=123835&arrow=Y&zoom=5 OS type of view http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?grid2map?X=526476&Y=123835&arrow=Y&zoom=4 those not been before, most types of japanese cars there... but never too many 300's

Needed a new 2nd car, as my wee crappy 87 XR2 finally failed its checkup with major skin cancer. So... managed to get a 1990 Saab 9000 2.3 turbo for 1200 quid. Leather, more gadgets than the space shuttle (cruise, climate, computers, sun sensor, bla bla), 200hp, 250 ft/lbs. 0-60 6.6secs 140 mph. But it's the in gears that are amazing.. similar grunt to the 300 here.. The thing is mad as a tree.. leaps towards the horizon when the turbos kick in... class. If yer looking for a cheap larf, get one today! Also, since it's over 10 yo, firebond insure it for 100 quid! ... the only thing I've found good about being over 30 so far. stu …

My speedo still doesnt work here are the symptums 1. Speedo doesnt work under 40mph. Over that it starts to work approx anyway. 2. It works under 30mph in the cold. Cold nights it works unitl things warm up and then it stops. I dont know if its until the engine warms up or the cockpit. 3. The power light is not flashing. 4. The powersteering still works 5. The ordomiter and trip metre still works as do all the other dials. 6. Cruise Control still works 7. I have took it apart and resoldered the joints I can get to. I helps for a while but then goes back to not working. 8. Im pisses off and I dont want to waste money on the wrong thing. £100 for a speed …

Hi, would anyone know a good alloy wheel refurbishers in London, or a stockist that still has TSW Hockenheim wheels. Mark

I think this has been done before however I have a contact where I can get Musto fleeces embrioded with the Z Logo for £45.00. These sell for £75.00 in the shops but if I can get thirty names together the price stands you at £45.00. If anyone is interested reply to this message. Does anyone have a good Z image I can use as a pattern. If I can get a repsonce fairly quickly I could firm up prices. These are top quality fleeces. I have had one to two years and still looks new. And yes I have worn it;D Colours or blue with red colar or red with blue colar. The blue ones look smart. Please if your interested let me know. Tim

I have an Janpanese import. None Turbo... First I want to change the Air con display to the UK version, If this can be done, And I want to put the original steering wheel back... I'm a new owner and any pointers to cheap parts and help would be much appreciated... Kyle

When my ZX is cold and I put my foot down to drive off, the car proceeds through the revs pausing and holding power, if you look at the rev counter its as if I have pushed my foot down, lifted it off, pushed it down lifted it off etc, lasts only as long as it takes to get the car up to running temp, any ideas? it has a shift kitted autobox btw

I have a CAT1 Toad Alarm for sale. It has just been removed from my Escort Crapiolet which was happily sold the other day!! The exact model number is AI606. It also has the automatic window lifters. Together this cost me £400 to buy about 3 months ago. (The same installer removed it). I also have a Microscan Talking module with external proximity sensors which is also connected to the alarm. This cost me £100 to get fitted. I have all the certificates, bills, instructions etc, and want only £250 for the lot. I had the same alarm fitted to my Z before I sold it to Senna and had no troubles with it. Come on guys, someone wants it!!!!!

Hi Guys, Does anyone in the UK sell B&B triflo exhausts for the Z? and how do you over come the pipe length problems (insert joke here) with the 2+2 T.T as I understand B&B dont make a system for the 2+2 T.T? and last but not least, how much power should I expect to gain when coupled with a Blitz induction Kit? Thanks, Brian

Hi guys, strange problem just started to happen, when idling (engine warm) revs drop slightly sometimes and feels like car slightly off a cylinder , rev engine slight flat spot then fine any Ideas?

just before i go to bed .. could all you lads [and lassies, if there are any?] go out and touch some wood for me - ive got my first ever MOT 2morrow at 4pm.

Hiya all, Thought I'd share this experience with you speed freaks ... This afternoon it took me 3hours to cover exactly 250 meters! If my calculations are correct that is whopping top speed of no less than 0.05 miles per hour! Reason: Bomb scare in central Birmingham had the city centre completely gridlocked since last Sat evening. Nothing really happened but the cops are still arsing around ... Now, I dare any one of you to beat this new record! Cheers! Danny --> sure as hell didn't look like this smilie this afternoon - there's nothing more frustrating than not getting anywhere fast in a Zed!

Hey guys, hoped you could fil in the blanks for me... 91 NA 2+2 Auto 1) What is the most common thing that causes a ZX to behave differently when cold then normal when up to running temp? 2) ANy of you guys used Toyo T1-S tyres? I have had a set on for 3 weeks now, what sort of lifespan do they have? 3) Anyone here got a Veilside steering wheel? any good? 4) ANyone on the list play guitar? (I teach guitar, just curious) Thanks Sean

Hi Guys, Have posted some pics of my new Zed in the rides section for those who have not seen it. Will post some more pics once I have sneaked out the digital camera from work. Cheers Deano.