General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Chaps, Hope everone's well, here's a question for you. Every time I drive up a hill the steering goes heavy. It only happens on hills. Has anyone else experienced this and if so to you know what the problem is. The power steering fluid is full and the steering has been checked out by Darren and all read outs show OK on the CONSUL test. Like I said the steering behaves itself under most conditions but doesn't like steep hills. This is not weather related as it does it rain or shine just hill related. I think...?? Appreciate any info. Thanks in advance.

Ahhhh, don't laugh! It's very sensitive you know!!!

You all know my thoughts about the lovely Supra MK IV...blah, blah, blah! But I've just read this on TT.net, and I am impressed...not too mention the fact that Toyota have been cheating and frigging the figures for the media! Shock, horror, I'm disgusted! Comments? ----------------------------------------- I am tired of hearing AND seeing Supras getting all the publicity and hype. HYPE thats exactly it is, Dont for one minute believe that our Z's are inferior in anyway to the Toyota Supra MK IV(im not going to trash talk about the appearance or anything i am just stating thr facts!!) I dont need to give anyone the history about these two rivals.. …

Hi, Has anyone here drive a Z with a auto gear box that has also got a manual switch on it so that the driver can change gears at his/her discreation? I am interested in getting one fitted on my car when I upgrade the auto box to be able to handle some performance upgrades? Does anyone know where I can get this done from and what I should watch out for? Cheers Pali

Are the later autoboxes the same as the early ones apart from the improved oil cooling? Has anyone experienced any problems with later autoboxes or SE-Nissan modified earlier ones. The reason I'm asking this is that it will cost me approx 250 small, squidgey sea creatures for a big oil cooler, plus 250 more for a full 60K service, plus extra to get my prop sorted, plus possible extra if my cylinder heads develop the problem that very early Zeds have and if the gearbox is still not totally dependable then I would prefer to just sell the car now and put the extra money towards a newer/different model. I'd just like to be able to drive to Switzerland next month withou…

GuyZ, This is really baking my noodle, that gorgeous pearl white 300ZX at SE with the Stillen kit on...the rear spoiler...is that a Stillen invention? I've been on Phuong's website as I can't get onto the Stillen site, firewall seems to think that the word "Stillen" is related to ENTERTAINMENT in some way...WTF? On Phuong's site the rear Stillen spoilers that he's got don't really resemble that beasts' fantastic show of "I'm a f**kin' 'ard bastard...don't mess with me!!!" or else spoiler! HELP! Tim ;-)

am i right in thinking that the front speakers in the zed are 6.5 inch round and the rear speakers are 6 inch by 4 inch ovel i dont know what system was in my zed in the first place cos when i bought it had a kenwood head unit in my back speakers are nacked and probably the stock speakers dont know what the stocke speaker rating is but the kenwood one that is in is 35 watts times 4

i have scene lots of zeds this weekend (bank holiday) just going to see if it was any of you i saw a graphite gray zed and a red zed on a campsite in windemere called park cliffe i think they were both imports but only saw from a distance then i saw a graphite gray one think it had a body kit on pos black alloys not sure again from a distance then on the way home on duel carrage way from windemere a yellow zed passed me i was towing and one of the boys in blue told me to slow down cos i was doing 75 insted of 60 but he was going to an acident so i got away with it i think the yellow zed was a uk spec had rectangular number plate was this any of you i own a graphite gray …

When driving (appropriatly)! my car has started skipping a bit, MK has a nat speed limit almost everywere. big a pedal, focus on rondabout, stamp on b pedal, abs saves all, squirt on a pedal hit a bump or manhole passenger givin lords prayer! Arse end bouncing sideways like a Dale Winton fan! never happend before but now its noticable, checked all I can think of bushes, pressures, shocks, etc. Antbody got some ideas Hicas ok. The car has now settled in after some weeks of bit cleaning and maint', its a lot quicker but surely some tlc, would not cause this? harve.

For the classic enthusiast. 1954 morris minor, black, split screen, rare juke box dash, trafficators (no indicators), red interior, no seat belts, button start, plate LSL 966 (LSLY 66), loads of work & history, 1 years mot & ministry classic inspected 2 weeks ago, tax exempt, chrome quite good, and its not rotten. A steel at £600 (the plate is worth that) if you can pass it on for more (not hard) your welcome. I need the garage space for the Z, and the dosh for some upgrades!!! I can e-mail pics if needed. Roll up, roll up, this is a nutter bargain. Contact the above. harve.

Further to an earlier post re my aircon not working. Is the assembly on the end of the compressor next to the pulley called the clutch? If so should it turn when the aircon is switched on? Obviously the belt is driving the pulley but the end assembly is not turning. Help! Glenn

Has anyone ever been and is anyone going this year? Website is http://www.jae.org.uk and I think it's on 28th and 29th July. Looks good, but I only spotted old Z's in the photo album from last year. It's being held at Billing Aquadrome. Just wondered if it's worth a meet or a show of cars etc. Tim ;-)

http://www.z32.org/unsorted/300zxmeet1.asf again not the best quality, but i do have much better stuff

About 2:30pm a gorgeous red 300 went passed me on the A12 as I was on my way to SE, who was it? Also passed a white and red or black, can't quite remember a little further on. Round Dansbury area, was that you Craig? Tim ;-)

http://www.z32.org/unsorted/Nissan%20openday.asf

I could not stand any more!!. The grey tweed carpet material trim in my Zed HAD TO GO!. So I spent my bank holiday removing the offending material and replacing it with matching colour charcoal vinyl. I had no experience in doing this sort of thing before and hoped it would not turn out crap!. However it can be done ( even by me ) and it turned out very well. I did not want to go for a change in colour such as red and kept it in charcoal to match the leather. This has made the interior look much more refined. The total cost was £70.00 for the material and contact adhesive ( and my time, a day and half!). I would advise anyone who has an early Zed with this tweed car…

posted 29-05-2001 07:53 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, If anyone is looking for a non-turbo car, I will be selling mine shortly. My car will be on the "Z club" stand at the classic car show at Tatton Park, this Sunday.(June 3rd) It is an NA 2+2 imported last year.It has the rare 5 speed manual gearbox and electric leather seats.The mileage is approx 54,000, converted to mph by the previous owner. The only modification is a full stainless steel, catless exhaust system,with large bore tailpipes,(cost £1000!) fitted by Luke Borg at the end of last year. (see pictures on my profile) I don't…

Hi, If anyone is looking for a non-turbo car, I will be selling mine shortly. My car will be on the "Z club" stand at the classic car show at Tatton Park, this Sunday.(June 3rd) It is an NA 2+2 imported last year.It has the rare 5 speed manual gearbox and electric leather seats.The mileage is approx 54,000, converted to mph by the previous owner. The only modification is a full stainless steel, catless exhaust system,with large bore tailpipes,(cost £1000!) fitted by Luke Borg at the end of last year. (see pictures on my profile) I don't want to sell it, but a current driving ban and growing 6 month old baby, mean I need a more sensible car! I am looking for…

Anyone got one from a breaking Zed? I have a 93TT Manual, UK Spec. Thanks Ajay aj_lkt@hotmail.com.

Which octane boosters have you chappies tried and do they make a noticeable difference? I've seen a few different brands but a lot of them have other fuel system cleaners and lubricants which I don't know if I should be feeding to my toy. I don't intend using all the time but next time I'm out for a days thrash I fancy a try.

I've swopped my standard stereo for my pioneer head unit today. My only problem is the ariel plug. Does anyone know if there is a connector to change it to a normal plug or do i have to chop the wires and fit a new one? Cheers. Rob. ------------------ Black 1991 300zx TT

I've swopped my standard stereo for my pioneer head unit today. My only problem is the ariel plug. Does anyone know if there is a connector to change it to a normal plug or do i have to chop the wires and fit a new one? Cheers. Rob. ------------------ Black 1991 300zx TT

Well just got back from the openday at Se-nissan and i have to say i was mighty impressed by what Pete has done there, MAXIMUM RESPECT #!!!!!! it was informative and i really learned quiteabit today. Well done, and it was a nice turnout...

Hmmm. Only had the car a couple of days and I guessed I would have a few little probs. Now excuse my lack of knowledge, but I think my TTmanual is running safety boost. It seems to *really* fly, but that is relative (relative to the fact I have never driven a zTT).. The boost gauge wont go above 6/7.. What should it read in a full-on, flat out kill the porsche at the lights situation?? Apologies for not searching thru the forum but it's late and i'm tired I read somewhere that the gauge should hit 10/11 and if it doesn't it's stuck in safety. Any pointers would help Also, I find that the HICAS light comes on after about 20 minutes of driving at 80mph and…

HI all with UD pullies. Just had one fitted and I just wanted to get an Idea of what I can expect. All the devices off the pully are running ok but when I get over 5000 rpm I get a bit of vibration and noise from the engine which gets dramatically worse by the time I hit 6000 rpm. Car used to be happy revving to 7000 so it's sounds like the pully needs further balancing or is this a trait with all pullies. Ta Eddie ;-) [This message has been edited by crazy_eddie (edited 27-05-2001).] [This message has been edited by crazy_eddie (edited 27-05-2001).]