General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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!!!!!!!!!

Its time for new ones....Anyone got a price on some decent ones - I dont want to send off to the states though...I need them quite soon!! Thanks

I've got a few interesting bits that might appeal to someone. Firstly the black carpet in the boot. Its in as new condition. Who ever owned the car before me never used the boot, hence condition. Must be worth £35 to one of you perfectionists out there. Secondly, the targa roof covers (for storage in the boot). I've lost one, but still got the other. I would have thought its quite common for people to lose theirs. Again perfect condition (not leather. Leather look though). Lets say £8 for that. Thirdly, I've got the standard ZX toolkit, in its polystyrene container. Its in very good condition, with nothing missing. Must be worth £30 if yours in incomplete, …

The rear pads are worn out on my tt, so I would like to upgrade them whilst changing the pads and discs. Has anyone got any recommendations. Preferably like to keep the existing calipers because of lack of funds.

Guys. Please give me a bell as both Tooley and myself are hoping to come down today. RegardZ Johnny

...the ones that are under the bonnet, running along the base of the windscreen, under the wipers. Mine are very tatty, and seem to have perished, so I need some in good condition. JEZ

Last week my battery went flat - thought it was something I'd done so I charged it up and its run fine for the week and then tonight while washing the car - its done the same thing. I was listening to a minidisc on the stereo and after about 1 hour of washing etc I started to hear a clicking noise coming from the rear of the car and then the stereo started to switch on and off rapidly - then it stayed off - It did these things last week. I tried to start the car and all that would happen was the starter relay would click merrily to itself and that was it...I dont know how old the battery is but its in Japanese....Anyone recognise the symptoms and agree the battery is ju…

just saw an erlier post and it said about raising boost presure to 14 psi i have a stock uk tt and that runs at 14 psi on the gauge on the dash just wondering if the post was right to only difference is that the post was talking about a jap spec. toger

Hey all - and sorry for using this venue for an advertisement but I got an OK from Craig once and he never took it back, so... LOL :) As I'm sure you already know I sell genuine, glove quality leather boots for the Zs. UK references I have right now are AndersUK and JEZ300Z - ask them about my quality if in doubt... :) First of all there is an eBay auction running - if you like the thrill of auctioning click here. March brought a tremendous opportunity for all of you Z fans to get your genuine, glove quality leather boots at 15% OFF OF THE LIST PRICE! This opportunity will be ENDING on March 31st, midnight PST. To secure yourself a set of my…

Could anyone please recomend a quick easy way to add around 60BHP or more exta to my Jap Auto 90 twin turbo, without make it unreliable?

Hi Peeps, My mate has sadly (jammy bastard) bought a Skyline R32 GTR. I have had the scary experience of being in this car with Pete from SE when burning around country lanes in Maldon. I am impressed with it's performance however what do I need to do to beat this car. I am sure my Z will take it out on the A12. But wot about these twisty ESSEX bends?? Any guys with Z VS Skyline experiences?? I would appreciate the input. Ta Eddie ;-)

O.K One of my Tip Top contacts in the North East will be fetching me 24 Fresh LIVE Lobsters next week. Grasshopper will be putting a catalogue together aimed at our more prestigious customers (Gazmo) NO CHANCE!!!. Tooley being one of the more celebrated characters on this forum will probably have a few ideas of his own. Serving suggestions along the lines of Brick Top (PIGS SCENE) SNATCH! Lobster night to be arranged. RegardZ Johnny.