General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Thanks every one who came to the redbull today for our secound Kent meeting . even in the rain we had a good turn out. lets hope next month the rain might hold off just for once. give us a chance to get some bonnets up! Any one who has any ideas for events. let jon know at the bull . See you next month Dazz..

so what private reg should go on the Z then? Been looking on dvla-som.co.uk for some reg's. See me dad is a fatman and he doesnt like having H471 POJ cos every1 rips the piss for it. So he wants it changed. I got a coupe of nice cheap ones: His name is ron, initials RAC: R300 RAC (Rons 300 [initials]) R300 TTA (logical oen here... Rons 300 Twin turbo Auto) any suggestions ppl?

Hi Jez have you got a date for your kit yet, and which one are you going for?

Well went to santa pod today and had a run for the first time in my 300. Anyway on my very first run, i managed to get a 14.158 @ 102.48 AMD ADREW INGRAM MANAGED A 15.129 @94.30 So we was well chuffed as it was wet track and my first ever run at.8 bar boost.Oh and my 0-60 foot was 2.365 lol reaction time 1.188 anyway was a really good day and pity about rain as i was getting ready for 2nd run---------------- BUFF MAN 300ZX SUPER HERO!!!! or is that DUFFMAN???? [This message has been edited by 300z (edited 30-09-2001).]

You know that 'was it you' thing everyone does on this forum? And nobody ever says 'Yes, that was me!' Well driving towards Newport (unfortunately in my Flintstone GTI and not me zed grrr) Lo and behold coming in the other direction on the road past the Social Security offices I finally say you and that lovely red Stosek beastie!!! Sounded lovely mate! I'd have flagged you down if I was in me Zed... Nice car. Real Nice. Glen.

Well, I was looking to TopSquads, but a) I couldn't get a decent insurance quote, and b) looks like he's decided not to sell. So, does anyone have (or know of - perhaps in a local garage/dealer) a 300zx TT, auto, unmodified, preferably UK car, but I'd look at an import too? Service history a major plus, if it's high mileage then either the turbos and timing stuff done, or the price to reflect this. I've looked on Autotrader (hint to self: use 300 not just 300zx as the model number and lots more appear), but I'm interested in learning about others. I live in West Berks, and work in Staines, so somewhere near either of those two, ideally. P.

Anyone else have a water leak from the rear lights. There seems to be no seal around them, maybe just missing.

My power steering is feeling strange. It will work fine and if I turn the wheel sometimes it is harder than it should be and then all of a sudden goto nice and easy. Never used to be like this. Another example, when going around a corner the wheel usually tries to straighten up and to do so all you have to do is ease of turning a little. But I have to physically turn the wheel back, which doesnt feel right. There is enough steering fluid, by tyre pressure is perfect, thanks to the Smartire unit. What could it be, powersteering unit going? Could it also be front suspention? Or just that the front is gripping really well? Unlikly! I have had a very small and I do …

I see that MJP are flogging Mongoose exhausts for £450 + VAT. I know a couple of people here either have or had these exhausts, any opinions ? I know that Hairsy's motor, with a few other mods, was knocking out 432 bhp, so they can't be much of a restriction. Are they well made, reasonably quiet (without being boring) and value for money, or is there something much better in a similar price range ? I'll probably also be junking the cats at the same time ... Just a thought, what diameter tubing is the Mongoose exhaust ?

Was it you by the Texaco garage? waved at ya and you waved back... Nice to see a fellow Z'er on the road! Matty. ------------------ Am gonna be gettin one of those, one day...(sigh) :D

Getting the work done to put it perfect. i.e. Brakes, Windscreen (insurance) and get my prop-shaft looked at (still sure nothing wrong there but we will see) So good news from the land of my Z. Matty. ------------------ Am gonna be gettin one of those, one day...(sigh) :D

We like this: If anyone wants it, do a search on Amazon.co.uk under 300zx for "all products". Its going for £20 incl postage. (Bid ends in 2 days). [This message has been edited by ava300 (edited 29-09-2001).]

There was talk a while ago about a group buy of the cambelt kit from Courtesy US. http://www.courtesyparts.com/Z32-TBKITA1.html Is there any news, is anyone interested? Also, how much cheaper is this then in the UK given that you will get hit 20% at customs and the shipping costs? Any ideas? Tim [This message has been edited by TT Tim (edited 29-09-2001).]

Just went to the news agent and bought a copy of Japanese Perfomance mag. There a 300ZX with Nitrous Oxide, if anyones into this its the Sept/October issue. The car has: 450bhp 0-60 4.7secs Nice Wings West Kit and some other mods. see ya l8r

Good Morning all, It`s the weekend!!!!!! Jeez it seemed like along week, got up an hour or so ago and looked out to see my zed, sitting, waiting.Yes life is good and especially when there is a new pair of HKS blow off valves and pipework on the kitchen table to fit today......tis a nice day (well rainy really) and the birds are singing, oh and I`ve just inherited a 3 mile racetrack and 1 million squid to spend on tuning gear and....Wow!!! lost it there for a minute ...just like to say you guys are tops the forum is tops and lets hear it for the site creators, oh gush,gush, but that my opinion anyhow . Jeff TT Ps Do any of you guys think HKS blow off valves have ef…

Since you seem like you never check your email =T How much for the Zeemax inbetween headlight panels? Also do you have the Yuukusu Explosion cruise kit? (not the wide body) and how much are you asking?

Does any one have, know where I can get some, information on the NISMO Nissan GT car that won the Le Mans GT class and the Daytona 24 hour and loads of other things? Stuart

Whilst minding my own business on that sunny Sunday driving up to Silverstone for Trax I came upon (not in the Biblical sense) what appeared to be a hapless Sapphire Cosworth. It was at a roundabout on the A43 and the Saff spots my evil Zed as we 'round the 'bout'. So I know by the look of the passenger he is going to exit the roundabout in a streetfighter stylee, and boyyakasha does this guy go. Now whilst I didn't want to let the side down so to speak, I was a little hungover and lazy on the go-pedal. Anyways he never got away but my old cooter only just kept up. I wasnt really trying anyway and he got a better exit of the roundabout but never underestimate the pow…

Just noticed I'm no longer a junior member (weird as I'm 31). I've joined the old timers. Craig, why not change JUNIOR MEMBER to NEW MEMBER?????Too much hassle I guess. Laterz, Van

Black Zed in Milton Keynes tonight at about 7:30ish. You pulled along side and then turned off left on one of the few roundabouts in MK...! Reg J7 HEL.... Answers on a postcard to : Ajay c/o 300zx.co.uk

Hi fellaz, I had a rather worrying experience yestoday. Coming back from Harry's the car started with the HICAS warning light on. Thought ohhhhhhh shiiiiiitttttttt. Drove down the car park with no strange/lack of power steering. Turn the ignition off and restarted and HICAS warning light disappeared, phhhewwwww. Car drove fine after that. Errrrr, should I be worried as this could be a warning of future Zed sickness????? Today, got the wheels/ tyres sorted out i.e. left wheels on left side of car and right wheels on right. Things were looking goooooooood. After work I took a colliege out for a spin in the Z. Everything was fine until I sensed that the Z seemed sluggi…

Was speaking with my engine builder today about engine balance and brought up the subject on lightened flywheels and underdrive pulleys. I think everyone who currently has an underdrive pulley fitted must notice the more agressive engine note beyond 3000rpm. The is because the at certain RPM's, the crankshaft will resonate violently and this usually overcome by the stock front pulley with harmonic balancer. The outer part of the stock pulley is supported by a flexible rubber bond which dampens the tortional vibration of the crank. An underdrive pulley does not have a tortional dampener built into it and therefore cannot dampen the vibration resulting in r…

is it a good idea to clean off all the crap that builds up inside the wheel arches or does it offer some sort of protection? If I clean it off, do I spray or paint anything on there like waxoil? Vijay

For standard fit Momo steering wheel. If anyone has one spare I'd love to buy it. Ta Glen glenlewis@newyorkcity.com