General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I presume everyone has gone to bed as I've had no replies (not too sure how this site works). Hope someone will talk to me tomorrow. Heidi

Hi, I've just bought myself a 300zx, black, and have previously done most work to my cars myself. I would be grateful for any useful tips with regards to servicing and any faults I should look for. I was recommended to come on this site by a friend and have already been through alot of the topics posted. However it would seem no-one seems to use their real name. Do I need a 'nick name' and if so are there any suggestions. Heidi

Right, now as I said previously I figured my discs were a bit warped as I had a bit of a shudder through the steering from high speed during braking... however since the car is back on the road (been sitting on drive with no radiator last 2 weeks), its undrivable... any braking effort above 20mph and the steering shudders like f**k. The only thing I can think of is that a caliper has seized... causing only one side to push against disc...Make sense ? I tried pumping the brake pedal (with the car stopped) to try and free it, but no joy. Is there an easy way to tell of your disc are warped or your caliper is seized. I don't want to order these 3g discs and find it was the c…

GuyZ, Pete mentioned the open day this Bank Holiday, who's going? I get to see my car, which will be nice? Tim ;-) 1991 UK 300ZX TT Auto. Current Status: M.I.A. 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth Auto. Current Status: Operational

: Setting dyno up : Thru Gears : Run1 : Run2 : The pics : : : :

i want to replace my stock interier wiht the suade anyone got it for sale

Have just had prices through for the above said stereo gear! Shock horror, how expensive, but I suppose if you want the best you have to pay for it! GULP! Mr Del Boy, come up with the goods, I am looking at the MD-45z...24-bit D/A with 4x43W amplifier (amber/green) at the princely sum of £800 green. £799.99 pence to be exact, do it cheaper and I will buy you a villa in Spain as a reward. HELP, need this cheaper... Johnny, you da man... Tim ;-) 1991 UK 300ZX TT Auto. Current Status: M.I.A. 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth Auto. Current Status: Operational

Dave. Please get in touch ASAP. CheerZ Johnny 01942-671239 07860-296976

I know that the turbos are smaller on the auto and the ECU is different but is there any other differences in the engine? Would an auto engine and head be suitable for a performance re-build for a manual car? Also what about suspension parts, is there anything on the auto that would not be suitable for my manual? Paul

Ive got some engine parts from a 92TT engine ive stripped and sold 2 Stock Turbos 5 Coil Packs Complete set of sensors Throttle bodies Injectors Fuel Rail and many more No sensible offer refused. No Block,Heads,or Plenum or PTA. Alternator or AC Compressor. E Mail me if interested and i`ll ring you

I.ve a UK car but I reckon the imports got the better sidelights with front fogs where the UK one puts the sidelights & indicators. Is it possible or easy to convert to import style?

If there are any of you out there who could help me out with my Alpine TV Tuner reply to this and I will explain all. Its a bastard of a problem!! CheerZ Chris

Is it possible to buy the rubber trim that goes from the bonnet to the boot, over tops. For some reason mines showing old age all of a sudden. Also the rear window rubber trim keeps shrinking away from the top quarter! Anyone goy any contacts or ideas.

Hmmm. I can't even find a manual to look at never mind a good manual:( Methinkz my search for my Zed is gonna be a long search. Anyone got a 91TT Stock Manual for sale?? Kind Regards. Glen of the Clan McZedless

One for the experts me thinks, my UK spec 1990 model was decatted some time ago, engine, turbo's and gearbox all rebuilt 30,000 miles ago, now having fitted a new Blitz exhaust system 6 months ago the motor smokes when i come to a stop at halt signs or slow right down. It never smokes under hard driving only as soon as i've just put my foot on the clutch. So ami looking at built up back pressure, which is easily resolved or is it the dreaded seals in the turbo gone and they are releasing drops of oil into a hot manifold when the compressor wheel has slowed down causing the smoke, any help would be appreciated, this is highly embarrasing to say the least, cheers Smithy i.o…

Hi People, Excuse the strong language , but last night some shits decided for fun to kick the door mirror off my Zed, luckily no other damage was caused to the car, and my next door neighbor retrieved the mirror assembly from up the street after the shits threw it away . Can the assembly be repaired or do I have to get a new one , the main damage is the piece of metal that connects the mirror to the door support ( its sheered off ) . The mirrows smashed and the wires cut but thats not a major problem. Can anyone help or suggest anything ( besides finding the scum and hanging them ) I looked through some old posts because I`m sure I saw someone selling bits ,…

Right, we've had the "what cars do you drive?" posts, we've had the "where do you live?" posts. Now it's time that you all revealed your darkest secrets to the forum... Yep, you guessed it, are you into Bruce Spring-spleen or are you an Elton John fan? Come on people, I know that most of you are IT geeks anyway, so why should your music taste make any difference? I'm an IT geek aswell before we get all personal about it! Right 'ere goes then... I like.... Stone Roses The Charlatans Inspiral Carpets Happy Mondays(should make Tooley 'appy...Mad for it!) Embrace etc. You get the idea, anything Indie, GunZ & RoseZ are an all t…

This car is for sale over at leeds: 300zxtwinturbo 1990g, 300zx 3000cc twin turbo, 2+2 t bar, 4ws, 61,500 warranted miles with auction sheet (japanese hpi report) and service history, in red, ac, stereo, em(inc. fold), abs, cruise, ps, cl, e/seat, ew, 12 mths mot, 6 mths tax, very good condition, standard alloys, after market exhaust, £4995et arrival end may 2001 And a chap called Tooko from veilside sent me this email in response to a question regading the Kph/mph converter screwing up the Hicas and AutoBoxes: "Dear Glen, Thank you for your email. All our cars do indeed come with 12 mths Mot and 6 mths Tax. Due to the age of these cars they do n…

Let me just set the scene here, Max Power interviewed this little excuse of a person. What follows is the exact article... ENJOY! Comments appreciated afterwards... -------------------------------------- THESE HANDS BELONG TO A CAR-THIEVING PRICK. THEY CAN NICK A CAR IN 15 SECONDS. HE FEELS NO REMORSE, AND HE'LL PROBABLY RE-OFFEND WHEN HE'S OUT. WANT TO KILL HIM YET? READ THIS… THERE'S ONLY A DICTAPHONE AND 20 Marlboro Lights between me and a car thief. It's hard not to judge Gregory before I've even said a word to him - he's a convicted TWOCer (Taken Without Owner's Consent), enemy of every true Maxhead. Scrawney, ginger and slightly boss-eyed, G…

Get a load of these Alloys!! http://icarshow.net/Wheels.html Not the most profesional site but a damn good resource.

I just wanted to know how easy it is to remove the front bumper. I've looked at the manual and it looks pretty easy. Cheers Vijay

I just wanted to know if it would be better to remove the splatter sheild which is under the air intake. Thanks Vijay

....what's the best way to clean them ,and what cleaner should I use? With my car off the road at the moment(boo..hoo!), i thought i might clean them! JEZ

Guys, The car hasn't done this for 8 months! Engine just cuts out, all lights come on and I have to pull over, no brakes no steering etc. Only does it after about 1 hour of driving, everything else works starter and all other electrics, but it just won't fire up, wait about 10 min and it starts instantly??? Goes on for 1/2 hour then does it again Could it be some relay or such getting hot and failing? All winter long fine, the temp shows just under 1/2 way as norm, I have had the diognostics checked last week all 100%. But there are so many small boxes with wires in under the bonnet would one cough & splutter in the sunshine. Help much appreciated. Ro…

and all for around 300 dollars plus shipping