General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Johnny. Thanks for sending me your new GPS catalogue. It looks great, I'll certainly be back in touch with you on any future purchases for my ZED. Cheers M8 Simon H

Here goes - we've all heard this one before... Tonight I have cleaned all the connectors throttle bodies etc to try and solve the old Z problem of hesitation. The car now idles nice and smooth but sometimes it accelerates slower than a Metro!!! I am worried it could be the Airflow meter - does this need adjusting after fitting an aftermarket air filter??? Any help much appreciated before I start throwing money I haven't got at it!!! PS If your car does have a rough idle - clean the throttle bodies out - it works a treat!!!

Somehow they opened the driver door (must have used this bar thingy because the keylock is non operational - I disconnected it a year ago and only used the alarm remote). They tried to start it and screwed up the ignition. Stuck a key breaker in obviously. The key will not go in anymore (not all the way, almost - sometimes it even will) and it won't turn whatsoever. I had the car towed to safety and now I'm thinking I'll remove the ignition, take it to a shop to fix it and put it back in. Is it possible to remove the ignition as a DYI, how hard is it, any special tools? What other options do I have? I was told I can have a special key made which is ver…

I live in Horsham, West Sussex, where do the rest of you guys live, not trying to get your addresses and all but just curious especially with these meets and stuff.

This could be a good one for a northern lads meet. Paul

Hello again Now I am a twat for asking this but I guess we have all been there. I have a Jap manual and have no idea on exact tyre pressures, I have the original Z 16" wheels 225/50/r16's, any ideas ?

Has anyone had experience of fitting a turbo timer (e.g.HKS) with a Cat 1 alarm/ Cat 2 immobiliser. From what I understand part of the Thatcham certification states that the immobiliser must kick in within so many seconds. If you have a timer leaving the engine running for xyz seconds will it prevent the immobiliser working or invalidate the certification?

One for the techies. While I was sorting some minor surface rust on the edge of the rear offside wing I removed the wheel to make spraying easier. Having a nose around and being impressed by the oil cooler on the diff ( and congrartulating myself again on choice of car etc etc) To my horror found the hose to one side of the cooler completely loose! Having had the car since Nov last year I think its been loose for some time as it's bone dry on the hose end and on the nipple on the oil cooler. Currently there is no noise from the diff so I assume there is still oil in it (I hope) I know from earlier post that the motor is conditioned by temp of oil I thin…

Import Solutions now have a web site www.importsolutions.co.uk although very young and hasnt been fully updated (quite obviously) it could be one to watch considering I got my imported Jap bulb that I couldnt find anywhere else for £22.66 including VAT and wait for it, next day delivery, I was quite impressed, they knew their stuff when I spoke to them too. Dan

anybody know how much oil my 1990TT jap import needs ? changing oil and filter this afternoon and thought I would ask rather than adding a bit than checking ..etc thanks..

I have made the (momentous) decision to convert from auto to manual. After having an auto for 3 years and gradually upgrading engine & suspension i now reckon the time has come to convert because the manual surely offers that much more control, involvement and power. What's the opinion on the forum? Am I the first in the UK? If you have dunnit, are you pleased you did? P.S. See my auto box in the sale/wanted forum.

Should be available off my car (90 Jap TT) soon once I convert to a manual. The auto is in full working condition. Reconditioned by SE last summer, and still under warranty. Also had small performamnce upgrade. Only about 4k miles since. You can recon your own box for £1200 plus removal/installation. Total bill somewhere round £1500. Or you can have mine ready to fit for £850. Anders test drove this box a few months back, so he can verify it's a good'un.

At slow speed (less than 5mph) I get very loud brake squeal when I apply brakes which is a PIA in traffic queues etc. I have brembos off a skyline with Ferodo 2000 pads. Is there any solution. i remember someone suggesting copper grease behind the pads?

Need replacement factory style spoiler for my UK spec TT (the original has rotted along the lower lip). Thx, -Andrew

Hi Is it customary to put up a picture of my ZX on the rides board, if so and if OK, how do I do this ? Dan

Hi All I have a number that managed to get me a new bulb and were very quick, they seemed to have lots of other parts too, they sent it through Business Post for next day delivery, quite impressed, mind you, paying £23 for a bulb seems a tad excessive but there you go !! It is Import Solutions on 01934 417222 Dan

Do any of you guys know where there might be some specialists that can deal with Z's near me in West Sussex ? After taking it to local tyre merchants etc and getting the general (If you leave it with us then come back we will have it done by then remark) and putting the wind up me, I would like to find a more enthusiastic type centre or garage that will know what they are doing ?? Any ideas ? Dan p.s. When and where do you guys next meet ?

: this guy ran a 13 second 1/4 mile and forgot to stop at the end of the circuit, lol only a person who likes the colour white on a z would do this

Hello, my 300's off the road at the moment, in need of a new Air Flow Meter (came up as error code 12 on the diagnostics machine). I've been on to Nissan, and it's gonna be £420 (inc. VAT)Can anyone recommend where to get one cheaper please? Thanks

Anyone know the answer to this query, i'd be grateful. My 300 presently has Eibach lowering springs fitted all round, however there are times when i need to raise the front suspension height only (to drive on and off local ferry)would fitting height adjustable shocks to the front only raise it back to stock height or would it go higher, if so any ideas how high roughly and which make are the best to fit, Cheers boys, Smithy, I.O.M

Hi Bill: Sorry 'bout this but Ive lost your number. Anyhow, my spoiler was fitted by a company called DPS (Dutton Paint Specialists) - It was all arranged through Johnny @ Grasshopper - give him a call 01942 671239. Cheerz /\/\ark

Hello, I was a lucky man to be able to get my 300ZX 3 weeks ago and have not stopped fussing over it yet much to my wife's annoyance !! However, I have a few questions for some of you people that I hope you might be able to answer. 1) I need to get hold of an English Fairlady manual as mine has only been in the Uk Since November, the manual is all in Japanese including all the service docs, where can I get an English version ?? 2) When doing over 65 MPH (which I know is not wise but inevitable in a beast such as these) I get this funny very quiet electronic ping coming from the air-con unit (I think), it only starts at this speed and continues no matter how much faste…

Hi All, Made it back to happy Maldon (ESSEX). Interesting meet, It was nice to put faces to those forum nick's. Craig, your car is a bit feisty on those roundabouts :-) Time for me to get my car lowered. All round I had a good time, even got my grub in 10 minutes LOL. We shall have to arrange another meet. Ta Eddie ;-)

Stock 16'' wheels for sale with SO2 tyres. Wheels in good condition (replaced by BBS 18'' wheels), tyres have plenty of tread.

HI ALL, I AM NEW TO THIS SITE, BUT NOT THAT NEW TO THE 300ZX. I HAVE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND I LOVE IT. I WANT TO CHANGE MY STEERING WHEEL TO SOMTHING A BIT SMALLER AND A BIT BETTER LOOKING, BUT I CAN NOT FIND ANY LISTINGS OF A BOSS THAT WILL FIT A Z32, I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP MY 4 WHEEL STEERING THINGY UNDER THE STANDARD WHEEL, ANY IDEAS WOULD BE WELCOMED. MY SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT MY Z RUNS OK WHEN IT IS COLD BUT IF YOU STOP AT A PETROL STATION TO FILL UP, WHEN YOU START THE CAR AND SELECT DRIVE ON THE AUTO IT STALLS. THEN IT IS VERY HARD TO START AGAIN.ANY IDEAS??????? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!