General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I thought I would share my crap day with you all because it makes you feel so much better when you know someone has had a crapper day than you. My car seems to have developed a bit of a ticky lifter noise when ticking over so I lifted the bonnet for a better listen. Then I saw water running from the thermostat housing, I then stuck my finger in it and found it was petrol, a closer look showed it was coming from a little 2 inch hose under the throttle linkage. I had to remove the throttle linkage but one of the bolts is just covered by the cam belt backing plate so it wont come out, I had to use a dremmel multi to grind in a little scallop so I could get an allen key in.…

Hi all, I've finally got round to buying a Z, a SWB TT from japan (still gotta wait 6 weeks to get it though). I was just wondering if anyone knows how much the SWB weighs, as I seem to remember the 2+2 weighs slightly more than a sherman tank! Cheers

Sorry guys, its not on the 18th to the 20th, its 10th to the 12th! The web site was showing last years dates! Sorry!

Purchased as part of a deal when I bought my Mongoose exhaust. Later discovered my car was already chipped (but had no boost jets!). I paid around 250 GBP. Anyone want to make me an offer? Comes with chip socket etc etc.

have a look at the pic in the rides section, and see what you guys think, or can anyone clarify this for me, as to which way the grooves must be facing?

did any one go to donny with there z i only saw one white one and that was in the camp site next to the show apart from mine in the car park the show was pritty good though but i dint get there till 2 on sunday still good though

Hello chaps, If anyone has a workshop manual and you get the chance, please could you dig out the torque settings for the bolts holding the suspension struts for both rear and fronts for a 91 TT. (Its a jap but i would think the settings would be the same as a UK spec.) I'll be changing them myself next weekend and i'll let you know how easy it is or not as the case may be. Many thanks in advance, (I will buy a workshop manual some day I promise.)

I have learnt an all important lesson since Friday, repsect for the Z. It was pissing down, I took a countyr lane corner at 35mph, just touched the throttle and next thing you know !! She was gone, she spun twice covering about 720 Degrees in front of oncoming cars and all, I looked an absolute twat !! However, I drive like a pussy in the wet now but still give her a bashing in the sun (when that is). It shook me up I must say. I think it was partly due to 320bhp to the rear wheels and them being over inflated, turns out I had the rears at 40 psi which is too much for me 225/50/r16's, lowered them when I got home and it has been fine since. Think I have realised what is…

Desperate for a cam cover to fit top left hand side of engine(drivers side) cash waiting or have swaps, call Smithy on 07624-490098, cheers

I was out in my daily driver (Mk III Supra Turbo) (sorry!) today and twice saw a silver Z. Anyone on here? Cheers, Jim G

My 300 was behaving badly until I made the 1 1/2 hr journey to Rochester, Kent to meet Darren the mechanic. Within 3-4 minutes he had figured out what was wrong and cured the problem. He then gave the car a full dianositics test and gave it the green light without charging the earth. This guy genuinely knows his stuff, is trustworthy and sincere and I would recommend him to anyone one on this forum. Thanks again to craig and co. who put me in touch. George

I have a 1993 uk 300zx Twin Turbo with a sick engine. Has anyone had a decent rebuild done in the UK at an affordable price? It looks as though my problem is valve related and I'm being quoted £1400 labour + parts for a top end rebuild, is this reaonable? If a bottom end problem is subsequently diagnosed in addition then it will probably be more economical to consider fitting a donor engine, so any information on availability and price of quality reconditioned units this country would also be much appreciated. Basically any feedback would be greatfully received.

milton keynes and a couple of overdue rides. no captions etc, maybe after hols

Just been playing around with the new plates to be issued in september. Managed to make up the following Only problem being the car needs to be first registered in 2030 and people would think I'm from Manchester.. Only joking about the Manchester bit. LOL Martin

Does any one know the web site address for Top Secret, your help would be much appreciated thanks. Smithy I O M

Well, it's certain now - my shocks are done. Anyone recommend a good replacement brand? I don't really want to lower the car. Would I have to replace the springs too? If not, would that be a good idea anyway? Thanks all!

i found a slight problem the day befor last the rear drivers side wheel nuts are comming loos by the selves it did it twice after the first time it didit again after about 35 miles isnt very dangorous the only thing i found is that ther is a bit of movement on the wheel across the diaganal could this be the problem if so would it just a ball joint or a bush? secondly the idle is a bit rough does that mean myt throtle bodies need cleanin caues i have never done them and also is carbaretta cleaner the same as throtle bodie cleaner hope u can help simon

Does anyone know how much differance an ECU upgrade ( e.g JWT ecu ) would make to the 0 - 60 dash time on a Zed over stock? Has anyone put this to the test and timed their car?. Which ECU upgrade would you guys rate as the best / worst ( time for a few arguements!! )? seez ya!

I have been in touch with a guy in the States, who sells the clear lenses required to perform the conversion to clear tails. To see what's involved go to this url: http://www.z32.org/html/cleartails.shtml He is willing to charge $525.00 for 10 pairs (I think this includes postage - which will take 7-10 days). That works out at around £365.00. If I add the currency transfer and the postage for each set in the UK, I reckon each set would cost about £42-46. If I can get 10 names, or maybe more, and then 10 definates (i.e. cheques!). I will contact him and buy. Post if your interested and I will email you back with my address and telephone number,etc.…

i would like to know about clutches please ??????????????????????????????? "T".....................

Those of you at the meet last sunday will know my bells are not as they seem! But this could be a leason to us all! Alarm: Sigma M30 Thatcham cat 1, with extras, Big shillings. But after Bobs diagnosis last sunday is wasn't quite right, today I gave it the test of its life, mmughh not 'apy, all systems active, only the drivers door and bonnet are active!! No boot, pasanger door, roof!!! Re-activated system only to find No microwave, sonics, or movement detectors working. what the f**k. Cat 1's have a lifetime garantee for all of us, mine is being taken back tomorow, in the best possible taste. NOT. Please don't be confident about your bells, TEST IT. These car…

tonight whilst pulling out from my local petrol station the smell of the dreaded clutch plate and extremely high bite point tells me i am in need of a new one, has anyone recently bought one and how much an i expected to pay? I have been quoted £190 for a borg and beck clutch + £120 to fit it, the fitting price is the same but are there any other makes of clutches out there. How much is the standard nissan Twin Turbo clutch kit as power will remain approximatly standard. cheers "T"........... p.s. Its an import tt91.

i have about an 1"+ play in the steering wheel, i have heard you can buy a replacement steel plate as my standard one has worn out, can anyone tell me where i can get one from. cheers "jizz".....

Well I fueled up tonight ready to go tomorrow morning but I have just realised that I dont know where it is.. I know where Doncaster is of course but wheres the show and how much is entry. Oops.. Paul

Just looking at loan rates and found this!! Wait for the car to appear... http://www.easy-loans.co.uk/