General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Guyz, Just put some EBC Green pads on the front,which seem to be running V hot as in i hope they don't warp the discs hot! i know they need some time to bed in and settle down but i'v never known brakes get that hot. Bit concerned as i'm driving to Scotland tmw. If you see a Red Z on fire on the M6 tmw its me, now the front end of the car is vibrating Cheerz Pete [This message has been edited by Pete (edited 30-06-2001).]

Has anyone know where to get an illuminated 300ZX (rear panel) for a Z32? I have only seen them on a few imports but htey must be available somewhere. Or, does anyone have a second had one from a car they are breaking?

DON'T SPEED!!!!!!! No matter how many camera warning gadgets or sharp eyes you've got, they WILL get you one day The ONLY way to not get caught is to drive within the speed limits. I might sound boring but could not afford any more points on my license - the Z would have to go I've got three from 4 tears ago and it still knocks my insurance up even though they are not even counted now. Thats another point - why do points only last for 3 years but you get penalised for 5 years???? RIP-OFF BRITAIN - thats why CheerZ, Andy

Recently noticed smoke from engine bay after runing car for about 30 mins. Smoke coming from wheel arch and also from top of bonnet near the battery. I have checked everything i can think of and found not leaks etc...well that are visible. I think it maybe a small issue of oil dripping onto the exhaust manifold, can anyone help. Cheers

Quick question, how may K's should I be getting from a full tank of gas in my 91 NA 2+2 Z? currently I am getting about 300 to atank and I am not a lead foot, also what type of gas should I be using? help!

Ho Hum. Glen.

Does anyone have any pictures of a 98 model 300zx TT ? Also, how did they differ from the 90+ models (both in terms of mechanics and body design)?

Precisely 17:15 on the outside lane of the M6 at Birmingham, nice, red TT with LARGE exhausts, single pipes! Looked just like mine! Sticker on the left hand side of the boot "400bhp tuned, Limited Edition"...oh yeah, it was an import. Was it you? Timmy "Envious" non Turbo of any sort! ;-)

I have come to the conclusion that I am not going to find a manual TT with leather for upto seven grand Oh boy oh boy, have I tried.. AutoTrader, Findit, Ex&M, Loot and even those small little adverts in pay phones Why then hell are there soooooo many Autos and no manuals. Its gotta be a fifteen to one ratio in favour of the slushboxes (oiiii put that can back on dem worms) no offence to the Auto dudes ;-) Someone sell me a Manual TT that doesn't have 15 grands worth of extras on it ;-) Sorry for the rant. The rant is now officially over. Mind you they just gave me another 3 grand Visa so I could just stretch to Chris's Motor.. Hmm bankrupcy vs. Zed - toug…

I appreciate that most of u folks are not in the market for a zed, but if one person is, and they read this, and dont buy, then I am happier Trust me. NISSAN 300ZX TWIN TURBO, 1991, H reg. Metallic Grey, Automatic switchable gearbox, full leather interior, t/bar roof, air con, PAS, 18in 3 spoke alloys, e/w, stainless exhaust, stereo, Clifford alarm, immobilizer, stunning condition, any trial, bargain. £5,295. p/x WHY. Tel: (078136) 242793 or. (0116) 2299127 (T) Within 140 miles Glen. [This message has been edited by senna (edited 29-06-2001).]

Anyone know someone who supplies lightweight flywheels, besides remachined standard ones, loads in the states but can't gaurantee delivery in 2 weeks, Cheers, Smithy

Just took my Z on a long business trip to Ireland cause the weather was nice. Not only got over 25mpg on a TT (no supersonic stuff!) but also got fuel at weak Euro prices 55p a litre - thats more like it. I hate thinking of Gordon Brown smiling when I floor it. Never saw 350 miles before the wee light came on before! Anybody get more mpg? I see some here get silly mpg?

SHIFTER AND EBRAKE BOOTS - TOP GRADE ITALIAN LEATHER Black leather/black thread (OEM) and black leather/red thread (Jap-spec, matches the Jap-spec shift knob perfectly!) is on stock right now so if you order today, they WILL be shipped TODAY!!! I'm selling sets of black, genuine, glove quality leather shifter and emergency brake boots for the 90+ Nissan 300ZX (Z32). These will fit both left and right hand drive versions. Great for your own Z and a great present for every Z owner! The shape is an EXACT copy of the OEM boots, including the ebrake adjustment screw cutout and the mounting holes. They will fit just like OEM - drop right into your mountin…

That post about 'some guy came up to me and said' got me thinking about the time I gave a German chap a lift down the A12 from one meeting to another. He turned up to the first meeting in a newish Jag XJ6. When he got into my red jap import, he looked admiringly around - especially at the glass roof (light and airy) and asked what it was that he was sitting in. I, as usual told him an old Datsun. He then asked what I'd paid for it and I told him. The rest of the journey - and all through the subsequent meeting, I could see him having a problem with the £54,000 extra he'd spent on his Jag. I dropped him of at his car later, let him go first them took more delight by pass…

Well, those bastards have done it again. Got this from a good friend of mine today... For those of you who travel up the M6 regularly please note the following: Just to let you all know, M6 Jnc18 Roadwork's. SPECS has been installed and will be live in about a weeks time There are 4 dummy cameras and 2 working pairs so beware. SPECS is the system that monitors the time it takes your car to travel between two fixed points. It's fully digital and can process thousands of tickets an hour. There's no point in slowing down when you see the second camera as you'll already have been nicked! You need to all watch these; not that I think any of you s…

Morning people, Does anyone know of any really good zx specialists in the london area. I need new brake pads. Do you know how much they are gonna cost roughly. Thanks

Driving down the M4 Eastbound in a red Zed wearing a light blue T-shirt and fair/ginger hair at about 6:30ish last night. Also saw another red zed (or possibly same one) driving Eastbound this morning at 6 ish. That anyone here?

Just letting you guys out there that my aircon is sorted THANKS for your advice. All it needed was a belt ,I found a Nissan specialist in Swansea ,So much for the Nissan main dealer that told me i need a new Compressor (Beware guys they are there to get your money). A mobile aircon guy coming tomorrow to fill her up as i am empty so i will put it to the test tomorrow but it all seems to be working fine, To fill her with gas is £50 is that a fair price .

GuyZ I've been seeing loads of 300's recently, especially back home in the valleys and the hillsides(de Wales, aiiii!)...sorry couldn't resist, watched more Ali-G last night...booyakka shaaaa! Anyway, I have made up some fliers which I'm going to print off on my colour printer when I get home this weekend. So, next time I see a Z monster parked up somewhere I can slap it under the wiper for the geeZer/geeZerette to check out when they come back to their ride. Craig, is this OK with you? Just thought it would be a good idea to get even MORE peeps into the best 300 site! Tim ;-) P.S. Why do the yanks always have to go on about killing…

I know it's ages away, but if I ask now I can start planning ahead (yeah right ) Will we need crash helmets for Trax2001? If so, do they have to be type approved? If anyone on here has done track days before what else would they advise i.e. spare brake pads, brake fluid, ATF fluid, oil, HICAS ball joints etc... Thanks lads Trev

When I start my car in the morning sometimes, I see a puff of black/blue smoke. Its only when the car just starts to run and I stop the key. Its only 1 puff and then every thing is fine. No more smoke at all, even when I boot it. The car runs great. What could it be. Are my turbo seals going and I am getting some oil in the exhaust. Help please anyone Stuart (Slightly worried)

Geoff. Got a great price on Turbo`s today. 360`s thrust bearing. Smithy has ordered his. I could do with you getting in touch ASAP. Sorry lost your tel no. RegardZ Johnny ------------------

Sunday morning on the way to car show with Tooley. Manned Camera M6 Southbound Wards Lane Bradwall 94mph Shit. ------------------

Saw this in the demon tweeks database. Anyone know anything about this, surely not legal???!!!??? Morpheous £380 Has a GPS system for and 16,000 max database for the UK. Comes with modem, 12months update subscription (£30 per year)... Yes - has the digial camera locations... ------------------

has anyone got/had a problem with the seals round the door leaking? Mine look pretty new but I noticed when its raining, I get drips of water from the rubber seal round the passenger seat door, is this due to the TTops? is it the same for everyone to get a few drips? or should my car be water tight. Seems to mainly happen after I open the door when its raining, maybe a few drips are falling done or getting trapped any suggestions?