General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Do the headlights look familier? No its not a real Lamborghini Diablo its a fake, and uses the Z32 lights! cunning! Trev [This message has been edited by Trey (edited 26-08-2001).]

Did you guyZ get your CD Workshop manuals OK? Let me know. CheerZ Tim ;-)

Oh man, really losin' it now! Got my Fosgate speakers through, ordered 4" and 5.25" coz Merc. main dealer told me that was the size(5.25") for the dash mounts. FUCK, TWAT, ARSE, WANK, PISS, SHIT, CHOCOLATE STARFISH! Sorry, if you're reading this and aren't over 10 years old...SORRY! My Bro had the same reaction when he mentioned changing his dash speakers in his Saab Turbo...told that he'd be luck to find anything that fits. Tried both of mine, 5.25" wouldn't even be entertained, 4"ers would go in but WTF? Some weird shaped speakers as standard must have been fitted in there. Anyway, upshot is this, wired up the Fosgate 4"ers and the head unit is still trip…

Anyone have a set of standard shocks & springs(not lowered) or know of the best place to get some?????????

Could anyone tell me what@s the best type of oil to use?????/ Is 15w40 magnetec castrol be O.K??????

OK, who was in my village tonight at 7:45? Are you local? Looked like a dark grey beast, big wheels, didn't see the plate. First one I've seen here, apart from mine. OK, there must be a Z owner out there who doesn't have a PC, or doesn't know this site. Poor sod! [This message has been edited by bryane (edited 28-08-2001).]

Its been lurking in the garage, sulking at me everytime I fetch the mower out. Enough is enough, got it going today, first turn of the key (after buying a new battery) - put the wheels back on !! Next stop MOT and TAX.. After that probably a ban or at least a few more points.. What can I say - its good to be back. Its been two years since its done any miles in the 300.. All that remains is to get the alarm sorted out - need to resync the remotes to the Foxguard FG1. Anyone know how to do that ? Regards BJ

CheerZ Warren, Even though I didn't ask for you to send me the tickets for Trax, they arrived this morning Thanx again bud - maybe a beer is in order when we get there CheerZ, Andy

After testing the Blitz boost gauge it reads less than the standard unit is this an instance of over reading by the standard gauge or have I not taken the boost gauge pipe to the best position.Have T`ed in to on the balancer tube drivers side where there is a 1/4" pipe running to the to the lower intake hose???I know what I mean any thoughts Jeff TT

Folks, I currently own an 'N' reg BMW M3 EVO 6 speed, a nice fast car. I am looking to purchase a motorbike as well, so rather than be greedy I thought Id trade in the M3 and buy an alternative car for less money, (BMW worth £15,000), and a bike. As much as I love the M3 I must admit the 300ZX is a seriously good looking car, and I can pick up a reasonable quality one for circa £8,000, according to the autotrader. My only concern is the running costs, obviously the BMW is rather expensive to run and really nasty to insure (Im paying £1,600). Would you say the Nissan would cost me more to run? does anyone have any ideas? I do appreciate the car will be olde…

Jeez this is adictive, have palyed around with boost settings/timing and adatives all week and have gotta have more,Fitted my blitz boost gauge and boost jets, made some air box modifications (tempory, waiting for big green jobbie)recleaned throttle bodies etc.Does more power equal more need.Seems Miss Haliwells latest single is a zed talking to its owner" Give me some gasoline" and " Scream if you want to go faster" oooohhh sooo true!!!! Anyway! back to the plot, has anyone a speed defender / delimiter spare, needs to be the ecu type a big green intake filter thingy or an ecu Standard or otherwise?(have a plan) come on guys cash waiting!!.......wow!! my e-mail accoun…

I have a cousin over from the UK here in Melbourne (Austrlia), she was telling me the price you guys pay for petrol! Damn! I used to bitch about petrol prices here, but no more. You guys are paying about 2.5 times what we are, and we are like 70% taxes!!!!! My condolences, there's no way I could afford to drive a Z if it were like that here. Dunno how you do it. Ben www.aus300zx.com

one set of standard height springs for sale £20 also lowered uprated springs progressive wound made by Chassis Dynamics lowers car 30mm all round £85 a set.

What a pile of shite, hottest bank holiday weekend in 10 years and where am I WORK. 14 hours in a sweaty kitchen are not doing my mood much good today, So who else has drawn the short straw, not many I bet!!! If there's anybody else out there in work land we can be unhappy together. Happy weekend to all you lucky people JOHN

Trev pointed out that women(mainly blondes! LMAO!) aren't impressed when you tell them that you drive a 300ZX! I just asked my Mrs. "Hey baby doll, if I came upto you in a pub/nightclub and told you that I drive a 300ZX would you be impressed???"... She said NO! She also added that if I hadn't got one she wouldn't even know what it was! DOH! I then put it to her...ohhhh errrr Mrs....."So if I asked you the same and said it was a Bimmer, Merc, Porch etc. would you be impressed with dat???" Do I need to spell the rest out! She creamed when I got the Merc. Saying it was the nicest car I'd ever bought! WTF is that all about...a D-reg Kirk over an…

I don't claim to be the worlds leading authority on this particular make of car, but you should understand something(s) Buying a 300ZX is not as clear cut as buying any other car. Most Z cars are hitting a decade plus in age, be careful, your average used car dealer hasn't changed personallity over night either! Any used car whether it be a Mini or a Ferrari will take your money and you for a ride into hell if you aren't careful. Although we love to cast dispersion on Mr. Wilson, he does speak some sense, but the worst thing about buying a fast car is being sucked in by the "cheesey grin" factor! Say you have 5K to spend on a car, you may have kids etc. and…

If you are here paulb, just gotta say I *fookin* love your car in the rides section. The styling on my old banger is very similar: http://www.300zx.co.uk/rides/senna/ Shoot me a mail mate glenlewis@newyorkcity.com I'd love to have a look at that car of yours in real life m8 Glen.

How the funk are you supposed to read the auto box dipstick? (or the normal one for that matter!) I read the manual, and it said to read it when hot, and with the engine idling in P.. OK.. Pull dipstick, wipe, put back, pull out.. I can't tell if the oil is up to the max mark, the min mark, or somewhere in between! Definitely oil in there (and it's nice and light in colour too) but I'll be buggered if I can tell how far up that hatched area it goes.. Any tips? And yes, yes, I know it's a stupid question.. Haven't managed to read the engine dipstick yet either! Az

OK so I already posted this in the "good experiences" forum.. But I thought they were *so* good, they deserved a mention in here too Just thought I'd share my experience of Bob from Safe & Sound Chester.. He (and Len) came all the way from Chester to Maidenhead, arrived at 11.15 I think it was, worked right through (supplied with plenty of cups of tea of course ) until about 5.45 to fit a Cat 1 alarm (with all the bells & whistles - total closure, windows, turbo timer, and folding mirrors), laser defuser and radar detector.. Good price, good deal, good service and good blokes! Oh and Bob - ya left me boost gauge vac hose unplugged from the …

Can some one tell me how much I should pay for a good set of 4 stock wheels and rubber, as some one has offer me the above for £300. thanks Tony

Entry and track time.... £35 (saving of £2.50)- priority mail free of charge.

...What do you think of the 300ZX without it's rear spoiler? I looked at one last year, and it looked quite smart...reminded me of a Lexus LS300 at the rear! JEZ [This message has been edited by JEZ300Z (edited 24-08-2001).]

Eric - m8 - you've got mail. Cheers! Danny

Hi, Ive recently purchased my first 300TT (UK spec and totaly standard). I have a budget of about 500 squid (not much, i know) at the moment, and want to make the car a little faster. What shall i do?

Oh that's just dandy that is ! ! ! Received my tickets this morning (thanks 300z) and lo and behold... looks like I won't be able to join in. Why you ask??? Cause in BIG BOLD letters it say's "YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW YOUR DRIVING LICENCE". Fantastico ! What's the chance the pigs will return it to me by then? F*** all I'd say. P*ss*ng perfect ! So the question is.. do I hang in there and hope my licence arrives in time.. or do I put 'em up for sale - any buyers out there? (Those that have had points added to their licence... how long did it take for them to return yours?)