General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Right here we go then...after reading the post about the GTO it's got me on a roll. All you guys out there who have whooped a Boxster in yer Z, great but you need to listen to this. Porch make two guises of Boxster, very similar to most sports cars. One is for the poor bastards that wanna look good and go slower coz they can't afford the blistering performance! The other, is a barn stormer which you inherit after yer Anna Nicole-Smith Granny kicks it goodbye! Get the jist? Anyway, the poofy, hairdresser version is no mean feat when it comes to whooping arse. Driving along quite happily back from Hitchin on Thursday night, just jet washed the Kirk and he nee…

Arighty.. Just got my Z Mmm.. Z Z Z ... Mmm.. Ahem aanyway.. Q1. How do you use the cruise control? Should it just be a case of driving along at xxMph, hit "Cruise On" and take your foot off the gas? Q2. Floor it on the Mway, hits 60, and it's like you've jumped off the gas.. Foot off and back on the accelerator, and it'll go up to 80 and do the same.. Now the connectors to the CAS are a little dodgy - reckon that could be it? Other than that, it's fine.. Might need a new set of tie rod bushes (Deja Vu? ) but it don't half fly... Az

Thanks you guys have now a fit windows 98os that is running ok, now to load all my sh?t on thanks again. Jeff TT

...What do you think of these cars? Personally, I love the styling and would consider a Twin Turbo import GTO instead of a Z! JEZ [This message has been edited by JEZ300Z (edited 17-08-2001).]

Hi All Has anybody else seen the Z in the new Max Power? It's very heavily modded on the body side with various bits and bobs, I don't think it even looks like a Z anymore looks like a Peugeot, can't say I like it too much myself but each to their own! Check it out anyway. BTW, I don't normally buy this magazine but there was nothing else in the newsagents so I bought it anyway regards JOHN

i have been promised the tickets every day this week but they still havent arrived yet, they should be here on monday i am told. however, i am on holiday, so i have left it down to warren to post the tickets out once they arrive. the track session is booked for 5pm, and briefing at 4pm, so i have a choice for you... do you want me to keep the track tickets until you arrive at TRAX, and just send the entry tickets and car passes, so that if you cant make it i can try to sell the track time to someone and get your money back ? or shall i get warren to send the track time tickets to you along with the entry tickets and car passes regardless ? please …

This is just for everyone's info, if we need advice or prices, which is the easiest way to get the info to you? Do you prefer a call, an e-mail or do you want us to just put a post on the forum? Cheers Vijay

my pc is having a wobbly how does one of you techy gurus fancy giving up a few hours to fix it

Okay, I took my ride to the shop, and had some tests done on it. They stated that it may be a problem with the inercooler or the wastegates may be jamed open- Meaning on pressure???? If that's the case, is that somthing that I can do myself?- He want's $500 us to pull off the inercoolers to check the wastegates. Does that sound right? I would favor the help. Thx Lavone

http://www.usaveauto.co.uk/index2.html These claim to be able to do just this. Click the "vehicle conformity link" [This message has been edited by dave mc (edited 17-08-2001).]

If you spot one heading up the A1 from Leeds to Edinburgh after 3pm today it's probably me on the way to a drunken weekend with my bro. Going to the race day on sunday at Knockhill track too.

Hiya GuyZ, For those of you that want to convert units of measure I have found this free utility. I haven't had chance to try it out yet but it sounds ok. Will install it once I get home - let me know what you think http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/downloading.html?DispCategory=PC+Home+%26+Education&DispSubcategory=Mathematics&DispTitle=Free+Converter+%28for+Windows+95%2F 98%2FNT%2F2000%29&refresh_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eas%2Dsolutions%2Ecom%2Fdownloads%2FConvert%2Ezip&Fcode=80511&Category=PC+Home+%26+Education&Subcategory=Mathematics CheerZ, Andy

Both of these exhausts looks nice (HKS is cheaper). BUT....does anybody have any recommendations? The price isn't a concern, but is the Blitz (realize TT) exhaust the better of the two? I've heard the HKS is of dubious build quality...

or failing that.. Jay can email me, but I can't reply (bounced by globalnet with "user unknown") which is a kinda problem since he's sposed to be coming up tonight... Tried the number I have for him but it's an answering machine, d'oh.. Anyone have a mobile number? Or failing that - Jason - your email is bust m8

i am trying ot see some sence here and will not be taking my car to trax cause i fear i have some form of a problem with this f*$$%^^$£%%^^^n misfire i thaught i had sorted out. therefore i am out... any takers ???

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When I bought my Z it had a cherished number plate on, and a part of the deal is that, he the owner at the time, keeps the plate and he will pay for a new one for me. This was 4 months ago. I e-mailed him asking what was happening, which he replied he was going to send the paper work now because he has bought a new car. That was over a month ago. I e-mailed him again and asked at what stage is the numberplate changing at. I have recieved no reply. either he is on holiday, possible, or he is ignoring me. What shall I do? I really want rid of this shit numberplate but he said that he will pay for the change. I will wait another week or incase he is on holiday. What s…

Got the ZX,SX and SKYLINE pics in the little movie thing playing on http://www.mcmahon32.freeserve.co.uk if you want a look. Some of your cars are in it

Hi guys I know not zed prob but as many of you are IT guys thought some one may be able to help me. Having had a problem with my win 95 os have aquired a win 98CD ROM and licence no. I have backed up all my pics and work on cd and deleted or removed almost all progs etc, I have a win 98 boot disc but I do not know what to do now.I expect I have to reformatt the hard disc and then reinstall the newer 98 os system but how? and do I need to partition drives etc, I have never done formatting so helpppp.Otherwise it will have to go to the computor shop and it will cost good zed spending money..arrrhhh helpp please Jeff TT

Hi guys, Am finalising the order, I have only had a couple of payments via NoChex so far and no cheques have arrived, I will be placing the order now early next week, once chqs have landed on my mat, also gives Ajay et. al. time to contact me, the effect of this will be that the clothing wont get to you until the w/b 27th Aug - Just in time for Trax Sorry for the delay but I'm sure that you understand. Tim

Silver N reg 96 Jap Import Twin TT, only done 30200 miles. Second owner.Brought from UK Nissan dealer,MOT till Augest 2002,fully serviced by Nissan on 10/8/01. £9999 ono For more info Email: mux@talk21.com [This message has been edited by muxs (edited 29-08-2001).] [This message has been edited by muxs (edited 20-11-2001).]

Hi the site below I mentioned earlier actually rang me to confirm the Vin check and assured me that as we all thought old Quenton Willlyess was spouting figures that are not backed up by the trade and that there are preaty much a thriving stolen car racket in Uk any way let alone imports!! They also are able to check ?? (he said) that if your car is a clone..Anyway he gave a mine as good a clean bill of health as u can get.But his main point without been rude was its mainly high (£15k TO £20K+) that are the targets 2 or 3 years old ...would make sense.Also they are importers of new parts and can scource what ever you need .............. WE WILL SEE. Jeff TT …

anyone got the grey pannel that all the lights fit in indys and fogs, jap one if they are different cheers, mail me your best price......"T"

Hiya All Headlight on the passenger side went yesterday, I got a new bulb, when I took it apart the bulb was fine but the metal spring pin that earths? it seems to be broken, can I replace this? if so what is it called or do I need to replace the whole unit? Hope one of you tech heads can help Regards JOHN

Hey guys! Just wanted to know if either of you would be able to help me get my throttle bodies cleaned up. I made an unsuccesfull attempt this afternoon but couldn't get the bloody hoses off - didn't know how far I could go and certainly wouldn't want to break anything. Perhaps we could get together one afternoon/evening and get this sorted. As you know I've got quite a lot of time on my hands all of a sudden so I'm doing some much needed Z maintenance... hell of a learning experience! Would appreciate your help with this. Cheers! Danny Tel: 070440 16586 email: dannyzaat@yahoo.co.uk