General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Is the online manual still their as I can no longer link to it.

Hi... New to this forum... and I have a question regarding the k&i intake... I tried to install it and a got everything out of the way. But there seems to be an container for lamp washing liquid in the way... Don't know the word in english but hope you understand. Can I romove this with no big hassle...

not really a z question at all but i know we have some pc gurus out there as well. i'm totally naffed off with my 56k modem and am still waiting for bt openworld after a whole year would any of you guys be using isdn etc at home and if so how much does it set you back and which company is it with. any help at all would be good as im tired of the yanks laughing at my pitiful connection and not being able to download anything sensible bigger than 8megs

Driving round a roundabout a couple of hours ago, roundabout was icy which caused my Zed to slid into the kerb! unfortunatly I was trying to steer which means my Left front wheel hit the kerb "face on"! I got out to find my wheel back and under the wheel arch by about six inches! After speaking to Craig it looks like I may need to replace the lower suspension on that side. And after Zed was loaded on the Recovery truck I saw the anti roll bar had snapped and that the wheel had hit the wing causing the wing to be slightly out of shape. One good thing though, my fibreglass front got away with scrapes and cracks. I'll take some pics after I get the wheel off this weekend…

Can anyone tell me where I can find out about fitting nitrous and what mods need to be done. Cheers.

just been quoted a little over a thousand squid for a fully ride height adjustable suspension.what dfo you guys think about this and are thewre any other sugestions as to what suspension i should go for. also quoted 500 squid for skyline front discs and calipers thats not bad for a 330 mm disc setup/

Hi, I've got a 1990 Fairlady Z NA Short Wheel Base manual. Last year one of the standard back boxes went and I was quoted 13 hundred quid by Nissan for a new one. After loads of phoning round (no one seemed to be able to get hold of a system for the 2 seater) I eventually found someone that could make up a complete system for my Z for around 600 pounds, they are called Powerflow. The power gain was good 'cos the whole system was 'straight through', the trouble was that it was unbelievably loud (4 x 3" DTM pipes that acted like trumpets as well). I decided to get some new boxes in an attempt to make it slightly quieter so I got a couple of Simons baffled racing boxes …

I know someone with a 90 300 Na. Its been off the road for a couple of years because it has a fault and he doesn't know what to do about it. Basicly sometimes it will start and sometimes it just turns over without even trying to fire, it could also cut out for no reason. Im sure I once read about the power transistor being the usual cause but I cant remember any details. Any Ideas? Paul..

Hi chaps, last week, decided to take the plunge and added Nitrox Hotshot to fuel tank to clean the injectors / fuel system. The next day I added engine flush to the old oil, then drained it out. Then added new Mobil 1 (0W-40)& Nissan oil filter and then added Extralube ZX1 oil lubricant to the oil. Finally, replaced the standard paper air filters with Green cotton ones and all seems OK after about 150 miles ! Am I sad but isn't a great feeling when you've replaced the oil in the engine ? Regards William

What is the process of getting the front speaker cones out of the door panel? Does the grill pop off? I'd rather ask you lot first than undertake the normal routine of 'Break it' then ask questions later!!! Simon P 90TT

i can't help but worry about my spend on tyres when i go up to 18's lol. just been to get another set of rear tyres for the cruise this weekend and at 75 sovs for two tyres i cant help but wonder that slamming my car to the floor instead of puttin 18's on may be better

I cannot get the rear window de-mist. Why is the de-mist switch spring loaded? sorry for the arse ? but need help!!!

I am gradually working through the faults on my car. When I pull away I get a vibration through my seat upto about 40mph when it clears. Has anyone got any ideas? Cheers

Strollin thru the latest jap Performance mag there is agut with a modified Zed with 'lagged cold air intakes'. Does this rate alongside the PC power supply fan turbo upgrade or are there real bhp to be gained (?!) If so im straight down to tesco for 50m of Alcan alu foil.... PS At least I'm posting about power issues not just bulbs now .... Glenn

Can anybody help? I want to fit a turbo timer but I have a thatcham 1 alarm -immobiliser fitted and I was wondering if one would effect the operation of the other if you see what I mean, ie if I left the car running with the turbo timer fitted and locked it therefore in effect immobilising it what would happen ? thanks in advance for any help

Hi, Just to keep you informed I am currently working on some fun bits for the "Zed", that if I can get this ***kin camera to work properly you will all see. Solid ali checker plate floor mats, looking good but finessing & finish need perfecting, only 6 shades of annodising at the moment, "Z" emblem & getting it the "dogs" in all 4 mats is being a total bstd job! Also being developed, STD wheel finishes, again ***kin camera poxy thing! I have found a company to light "medium"(soft grit)semi air blast all that old shite off those wheels back to hhhmmm nice "restart situation" For only £30.00 for all 4 alloys so you can go from there, polishing spokes…

I have 2 noises which I would like advice on how to cure (I am fed up turning the stereo up!). The first is from one side of the Instrument Console, and I guess may be there from re-assembling following the Speedo change (kph to mph). It sounds like plastic on plastic and is there with every bump in the road. Is there a recommended compound to use to isolate the two surfaces? The second is a noise that I remember from every Estate car I have sat in? I guess this would be the Tailgate hinges, and is a high pitch smooth metal on metal. It is there every time the car flexes. Any advice on what can be done? There may be other common noises that I may "intr…

I have 2 noises which I would like advice on how to cure (I am fed up turning the sterio up!). The first is from one side of the Instrument Console, and I guess may be there from re-assembling following the Speedo change (kph to mph). It sounds like plastic on plastic and is there with every bump in the road. Is there a recommended compound to use to isolate the two surfaces? The second is a noise that I remember from every Estate car I have sat in? I guess this would be the Tailgate hinges, and is a high pitch smooth metal on metal. It is there every time the car flexes. Any advice on what can be done? There may be other common noises that I may "intr…

just a question regarding 95 octane and 97 octane.......i put a mixture in my zed today 10 litres of each...took it for a blast and noticed at the top rev range the car seemed to be holding back? could this be due to the 95 octane fuel or a pissing sensor some where.....any comments?

I cleaned my IAA valve yesterday which made no difference at all. I disconnected it today with the engine running and nothing happened. Should the engine stall when I disconnect it? If it's broken does anyone know if I can just buy the solenoid?

hello all what's the tyre pressure for stock???

My other half likes my car very much but is not as mad on zeds as I am and she does not read this forum. However she looked at it over my shoulder and found it very amusing and now thinks we are all a bunch of sad gits who talk about "who's got the biggest exhaust pipe" I told her this isn't true and that we sometimes talk about headlight bulbs and mats as well.. Im sure im not the only one here subjected to this sort of abuse. Paul..

Ive spent today outside stripping the top end down on my ZXTT,as a newcomer to this engine my advice so far to anyone else about to do the same job is allow plenty of time mark everything you take off carefully as there are a lot of pipes brkts sensors to remove just to rech the head.At the moment ive removed timing belt,inlet manifold & collector,camcovers, Tomorrow i hope is down to the heads Any tips from this stage to head removal would be much appreciated, Thanks Mike

When I come to a junction I slow down and if it is clear I pull away. when I put my foot on the throttle not having come to a complete standstill the revs drop and for a couple of seconds nothing happens then the engine revs pick up and it pulls away. It's a nightmare if you try to pull out with an oncoming car in the wet cos when it does pick up the back end flies out. I have cleaned the IAA valve, throttle bodies and replaced the TPS. I currently have the idle turned up to 1500rpm to stop the hesitation. Anyone got any ideas

I am looking at some minor mods in spring to push up power a bit on my 92 UK TT. I assume the first thing is to change exhaust. Then intake to hi flow etc. Is the intake upgrade a DIY job ? Do you need to change any sensors or settings ? (excuse my ignorance) or is it like a Bill Gates O/S Plug 'n' Pray! Assumming these two mods what sort of net bhp increase could I expect. And more importnantly whats the next logical step after exhaust/intake ? And I thought 276bhp would be enuf ..... Glenn