General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I really need to hear that sound. I want purchase one but I need to hear it first. So please if anyone can help me with this

Just as a matter of fact is this normal:; My Z on initial start up shoots to 2000rpm but is accompianied by rattling which dissappears after a couple of seconds (valve clearances maybe) it then idles at 2K until it's warm. But to me also it warms up very quickly like about after a mile say it's reading warm ,gauge indicates just below halfway all the time..Renewed the thermostat when I replaced the water pump a month ago. Just curious if this is normal???

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Have had a search around and found only two types people are talking about - KYBs and Toxicos (sure thats not spelt right) - Sounds like the Toxics are quite hard which wont suit me as essential to have relatively comfortable ride due to long commute - have heard good words about the KYBs but is the main choice really only between these two and standard ? Am going for the Blitz springs if this makes a difference ? Words of wisdom needed !

Hiya all, Found out over the weekend my alarm is muted, after accidentally setting it of it imobilised the car, lights flash etc but no siren, its a Autowatch one, do any of you guys know hoe to un-mute, the manual hasn't got anything in it, and the installer is no longer in business. Failing that I'll have to replace it, any suggestion of what I shoiuld go for?? Any help always greatfully accepted JOHN

I need insurance for import ZX. All insurance brookers are telling me I have to be over 25. I am 21...HELP!

And roughly how much i should pay for them? thanks

it really gets to me this MSN,,,, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

well well well.. what a weekend... things never go quite to plan do they ! decided that saturday was the day that i would install my traction control, and luckily Bob was visiting so i could call on his expert soldering before moving the car, i noticed a little puddle just behind the front wheel, look under the car, and the front of the chassis is wet, and it's a clear greasy fluid have a look around in the engine bay and it looks like a leaking brake master cylinder so a call to Darren the mechanic sees me ordering a new cylinder and appointment to fit when it arrives.... 160 quid or so started to strip stuff down, and got the back seats a…

I have a 2+2 Twin Turbo and I am thinking of purchasing B&B. PROBLEM: No B&B for 2+2 Twin Turbo. Is there any other way of doing it? Say 2+2 pipes and TwinTurbo mufflers? I need to know if anyone has done this. Please let me know.

1990 - Failrlady, Jap import, only one UK owner, red, beautiful all round, 2 str. leather, targa, full nissan s/h, both in Japan & UK, 5 spd manual, 72k miles, sony 10 cd autochanger. Uprated brakes, suspension, HKS variable boost controller & ignition modules, turbo timer, momo steering, big bore exhaust, performance clutch, cat 1 alarm & immob. Sunday car, new job / company car forces sale. £5700. 07876 034415 / 020 8904 1450 [This message has been edited by ssafdar (edited 24-09-2001).]

Few hours to kill....no access to parts... What minor jobs to do? e.g. throttle bodies clean, water temp sensor clean..etc etc etc... Any suggestions...just general "good "house"-keeping routines"..... Regardz

A lad at work seen a red zed hit the barriers at york on Sunday. Hope it wasn't anyone here! Paul

Appreciate your help concerning the cooling on an imported twin turbo, manual. Hoping to go to Stage 3+ and wondering if I should be thinking about Oil & Water cooling? I know the UK/European cars have larger/additional rads for keeping the engine cool (and a rad on the diff). What are the views on this and any recommendations. Thanks, Geoff

My brakes are shot. More accurately, my brakes only just work. What do you lot recommend for disks/pads? I don't wanna pay too much, though! Ta.

I bought an on board tyre pressure thing. It tells you what your current pressure is, temperature, and calculates what the pressure should be and taking into account the temperature. It is good, already it has detected a leaking value and one of my rears with too much air. Cost £140 including fitting, which I think is good value. I have seen some places who are selling it for £250 not including fitting.

hmmm....apparently the new Z is going to be available with a 335bhp twinturbo-engine ! nice.. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/Toyota_Celica/newnews/newsarticle.php3?id=3355

Open Microsoft word type in Q33 NY (the flight # of one of the planes that crashed into the WTC) Highlihgt the text and change font size to 72 Change the font to wingdings Is that strange or what?

Hi a preious post had me thinking about which are the best spark plugs to have now I am running JWT and more boost.See I recently fitted a new set at a so called special offer from Nissan B.ham for £43 they are PFR6B 11C now there seems some variation of opinion,the workshop manual lists these as "hot" does any one know for sure as if they need changing I will...Help Jeff TT

Of .. no I won't be rude I need a pic of the left side (drivers) of the engine, showing the turbo, preferrably with heatshield off, and the associated water lines.. I'm trying to locate my water leak, and the manual isn't being terribly helpful (trying to relate those line drawings to real life when your head is crammed down the side of the engine.. not easy!).. Cheers.. Oh and if anyone has any tips on removing the aircon compressor, they'd be most appreciated too.. Az ------------------ Yes.. I know my back wheels *were* on backwards.. They're not now, 'k? ;)

Went out to the car this morning ready to do the IAA valve jobs. What do I find when I get to it? I find that the Offside Rear is flat. Took it off and there's a bloody nail through it Unfortunately the tyre is fairly new and the nail is next to the sidewall making it irrepairable - not that I'd repair it anyway!!! Biggest problem is the fact that the car is on 18s Now I've gotta spend a small fortune on a 265/35ZR18 tyre Is there any chance of sueing the council over the state of the roads cos my brother had EXACTLY the same problem last sunday (same tyre, same place). Oh well, good news is that when I removed the IAA assembly, it was quite obvious…

Was thinking about fitting the same bodykit to my 90TT. The guy in the shop said it would fit with a little bit of work. Looks CLASSY to me. The spoiler will really help keep the rear end planted and the scoop on the front should give the engine all the air it needs. Any one willing to help me fit it. Tim No seriously saw this on the way up to Billing. Got more photo's if anyone is interested. Tim

Driving this morning and my car really feels twitchi at the back, on th eleft by the feel of it, ie hit a drain hole at about 20mph in a corner and it almost stepped out, after about 30 minutes driving it doesent feel so bad anymore? Any suggestions on what to look for?

Hi ya guys check out the link for a H reg twin for £3,495 www.carwoodautosalvage.co.uk/salvage.htm Also for any interested parties some details of salvage yards currently breaking zeds. Jap Car Parts B.Ham 0121 772 3205 www.japautoparts@email.com Jap Breakers. 0161 231 8301 A1 Jap Spares 0161 682 2221 Autotec Stoke on Trent 01782 505250 QSD-A-PART (Daventry)01327 263722 Intapart (Daventry)01327 310511 www.intapart.com Note: Always beware that used parts may be damaged. (Danny knows only too well) Jeff TT [This message has been edited by Jeff TT (edited 23-09-2001).]