General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Right - if the car I'm getting has Bose gear, then it's gonna go out the window quick sharpish (well man.. it's a tape player! haven't used them for years..).. I know the Bose system has an amp in it, and you have to get a convertor to remove the amp if you're keeping the standard speakers.. Here's a question - what level does that amp expect? is it line level? In which case, could I use the pre-outs (phono) off my head unit? (Pioneer DEH-9100R) rather than getting a convertor? Alternatively, I guess I could get these adaptor plates that I've read about and fit the Infinity 610cs components I've got lying around.. Anyone got the part # for the adaptor pla…

Managed to get a good look underneath the car yesterday whilst the engine oil was being changed. There is an oil leak at the rear of the car just in front of the Diff, checked the Diff oil and this was full, i have done a search on the forum and there are a few references to this being the propshaft seal? Anyone had this and sorted it? what was involved and cost? Also, i have noticed a slight clunk just before moving off, either forward or reverse, manual TT 91, any ideas what this could be? is it related to the above oil leak problem? or something to do with the propshaft? any info would be appreciated. Cheerz Ian.

I think there should be a very small hyperlink at the top of the screen that pays the creator of this site a very small commission every time someone clicks it. Then I think we should all religiously click it 20 times a day so craig gets .23pence a week towards the up-keep of 300zx.co.uk LOL Just a thought, albeit a plonky one! Glen [This message has been edited by senna (edited 06-08-2001).]

i have a set of HKS Dumpvalves and fitting kit for sale less than a year old £250. cost over £500

I think the number plate on my car looks stupid http://www.300zx.co.uk/rides/senna/chrisf-1.jpg The front has changed slightly since the pic was taken (as has the owner LOL), it has Impreza clear side repeaters and clear front repeaters. But the number plate imho opinion looks like a big flat carbuncle! I quite like Tonys square one http://www.300zx.co.uk/rides/lack300/tony_s.jpg Do you guys reckon that a square one would look better on mine and does uk law say it has to be bang in the middle? I dont know what the hell SE made my nosecone out of, but feckers it can take some serious road assault, I hate scrapage!! Glen [This message has been e…

After my recent Gatso misfortune Ive been reading about Radar detectors/Jammers and that GPS system. It seems that Bel and Snooper are the popular ones,but they all claim to outperform the others. Idealy having all 3 gadgets is the best solution but that would cost over a grand. I know some of you use this stuff so what do you recomend? Paul..

Guys, All the pics for these parts are in my rides. 4 custom made ali hardpipes, with all conectors & clips. £100.00 +p&p. A set of 4 solid, total fit ali chequer plate mats, with the Z logo milled in it. Available in different colour annodizing to suit car. £240.00 There are only 6 sets of these going! Turned ali gear knob & matching h/brake in satinized finish. £100.00 All these bits were on my car at Billing, if you saw them. Other items to be posted shortly. harve

OK so the 300 degree front camber kit is for me from got rice... Anyone know what carriage is likely to be on that and if he takes Visa Ta

Ok guys, it's been a little quiet about the possibility of clothing. I have called in a favour and have managed to get the digitising of the 300zx logo done for free. I can offer you the following, provisional, prices for clothing with the 300zx.co.uk logo embroydered in 3 colours over the left breast, the prices are subject to numbers but shouldn't differ too much - pls let me know numbers and if we've got enough interest to continue. T shirt = £12 Polo shirt = £15 Full zip fleece (reversable, waterproof) = £40 1/4 Zip fleece = £35 Cap (with suede peak) = £10 Let me know your thoughts. Tim

The Down Low On The R35 Skyline GTR Ryan Stevens of Velocity has recently given us the down low on Nissan's next GTR: the R35. According to him Nissan has dropped in a hybrid version of the 300ZX's VG30DETT that will use a single "monster" turbo setup along with a massive front mount intercooler. The combination will add up to a power output of 400HP. Due to a Japanese law that limits the maximum output of highpowerd cars to 280HP, Nissan is going to bottle up the exta 120 horses by way of computer, intake and exhaust. The good news is that when these three parts are replaced the power will be bumped back up to 400HP. Body-wise it will look similar to the R34, but wi…

Check out picture in my rides section guys. Special offer on a new FULL COMPLETE A- pillar trim, with pre moulded in gauge pods, these can be in anysize, 1 pod or 2 or 3 and are the dogs nuts, for the grand total of £65.00 + postage. Simple to fit, you keep your existing 1 incase you sell ya mota but wanna keep gauges, the whole thing makes itlook like a standard piece of trim,looks far better than any Greddy screw on pod cup and actually be cheaper if you go for a double cup, let me know guys, Smithy p.s picture is not from a Zed.

After my 007-style smokescreen as I was leaving Billing, I thought I'd get Ian at Hiteq to check my blowers for me. As suspected, the dreaded rear seals are worn- its time for some new turbos. Ah well the old saying "if it's broke- mod it!" will have to apply. Will have to get me hands on some nice hybrids- can anyone lend me a couple of grand, pleeeeeeease? Dave

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Brass Band playin': Yiiiiaaahhhhhhhhhaaaaaa Finally, got through the nastey Corvette section on the mini round-a-bouts in the wet(have to be honest here, Mrs. did it!) and now she is cruising! How's everyone else getting on? Have bought me Z, found that the oval test track on the TURBO comp. in the beginner section is a full on money earner. Just sit there all night whooping the competition and earning 5000 Cr. for doing arse all! RESULT or what? Apart from the fact that my Oil warning light came on....how realistic is this game! Changed oil and now is fine! LMFAO! Got about 40K together and started thinking about buying something else...but when you look a…

Sorry for all the questions tonite guyz, its just i spent the whole of Sunday getting jobs done on my zed and this always throws up the odd question, and you lot are an odd bunch and usually help ;-) Is it a big job changing out the oil in a manual box, wnat to replace it with some redline mt90 and was gonna do it myself. If anyone here has done this job themselves let me know. Ive had a great time today.. istalling big ICE, sorting and fitting ebc greenstuff, painted the calipers (looks great honest!) Learn so much more to learn doing it yourself methinks Anyway mt90.. anyone know how to do the swop?? Ta chaps and Peace. ------------------ -- …

Hi folks, After putting on my new greenstuff (easy job for anyone wondering) i noticed both front tyres are worn on the inner most part of the tyre. The rest of the tread is ok, like new in fact so i figure i have a problem. Would you tyre experts recommend me a course of action so it doesnt happen on the new tyres i will be putting on. BTW they are Falken 235/40Z18's Ta mateyz ------------------ -- Glen

Just to remind everyone that I'm now going to let my twin turbo engine go for £1000. I'd like to sell it quite quickly because its the only immovable object left in my garage (which is stopping me getting a car in). Its basically a sound engine. The turbos and ancilliaries have already been taken off. Thanks Andy (01634 221783 or geewhizz@onetel.net.uk)

cheers mate thanks for the pic at billing i now have piccy in the ridezzzzzzzzzzzz section. p.s. will find out about wheels and tyres tomorrow. and how much longer.

Is stuck right back so I cant get at the rear bolts to remove it, and the electric motor wont work.... grr need to remove seat to fix motor, can move seat without motor!!! Any suggestoidz?? Ta ------------------ -- Glen

Big thanks go to AndyP for showing me what a good example of an Auto TT goes like And for letting me drive it (brave man!) Next.. Does anyone live around my area - Slough/Maidenhead.. There's that TT I'm pondering ('ok' exterior (one dent), bad interior, but only 29k on the clock (if that's real mileage)) getting, and I'd really like a more experienced eye than my own to guide me on this decision Beers/money/sexual favours (but not if you're male ) in it for any volunteer.. Az

OK, I'm trying to work out if buying a slightly worn (lol..) Zed is gonna be cost effective or not.. Basically, I'll need; Dash - upper area Front seats, or if the seats I'm buying aren't leather, then both front & rear seats Possibly a targa roof (drivers side), in black if poss. OK - anyone have those parts/want to shoot me a price? That way I can work out if this Zed works out cheap, about right, or expensive (and therefore not worth saving..) Cheers ------------------ Az

A little cubby hole box to replace the bottom head unit (cd player) I have removed. Ta ------------------ -- Glen

Seeking advice from anyone in the know on this subject!! I own a N/A 300ZX from the Japan... which comes with 7x16 alloys (same style as the UK twin Turbo alloys) but obviously lacking the additional inch in width. I have been offered a set of 8x16 UK alloys which I am very tempted by, but I just wanted to check does anyone know of any issues caused by changing these wheels over from the standard Jap to UK wheels...like fitment problems etc. I would be very grateful to anyone who can let me know if they know of any problems or (hopefully) it's just a straight swap. Cheers all Kindest Regards Nu

rather small and bad quality but better than nothing http://www.z32.org/unsorted/boxhill.wmv

Ok so off i go to the Local asda, behind sutton somehwere. as i get there i park behind a red kreg 300zxtt (anyone here?) well im leaving asda and i see a grey 300zxtt at the garage (anyone here?) anyway so i think cool, i drive down the road and come up to a traffic light, two lanes go into one. there is a scooby next to me im on the inside, so we pull off and i let him go ahead (he was really old lol) im about a car lenght behind him, when this guy ina n audi comes from OVER THE PAVEMENT CUTS ME OFF I SWEREVE TO MISS HIM AND NEARLY HIT A TRUCK.....He was driving like a lunatic, swearving in and out, anyway i start my usual swearing and moaning, we get to the next traf…