General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Final question. The car also has had £1500 worth of reconditioned gearbox done by Silvia Engineering. I have read mixed stuff about them on this forum but would anyone have any concern about this?

The car I am looking to buy has 225's on the rear. I know most have 240's. Are 225's acceptable?

The car I am looking to buy has done 72K miles but the drivers seat looks a little tired. I am slightly concerned that it is a sign of clocking. So firstly, how badly do the seats wear? and secondly how easy is it for these cars to be clocked? Thanks to everyone on this forum for their help.

Hi, When I am stationary in traffic and I blip the accelerator,the revs seem to rie in jerky stages,before falling back down again unevenly. Could it be the sensor that's at fault?I did have a go at cleaning various connectors over the Xmas period...which has helped the smooth running generally,but this problem still occurs,particularly when the engine is hot. How much does a replacement sensor cost?

If you are interested i have a job lot of pagers for your cars. They don`t need a car alarm to work and there are only 4 wires to connect. They have a range of 500m, which isn`t the worlds best but is better than nothing. If you want one i can knock them out at £35.00 inc. postage. Give me a call on 07770 268705 and i`ll get them sorted. Bob

Just carried out compression test and found very little compression on all cylinders, Checked valve timing and found it to be about 7 degrees out on bottom pulley would that be enough to cause the problem. Im just refitting belt any advice on how, when setting tension stopping pulleys moving from timing marks, Thanks

A strange one ... While checking the fluid levels, I noticed the level in the rad expansion bottle non existent on the level stick. Started topping up and water starts leaking out under the car. Checked the rad filler cap and the level is brimming in there ?!! Car is running fine not overheating. Iwonder if some bodge merchant has bypassed the bottle cause it's split maybe. Mechanics never cease to amaze me, as I've only had the car 4 weeks and it had a 'service' prior to delivery. Any ideas ? before I take it in for a warranty claim ... Glenn.

Craig and i were talking about music the other night and couldn`t believe some of the crap we bought over the years. So, what is the worst tune you are prepared to own up to having in your collection. I`ll kick off by having the rave version of the theme tune to Rhubarb and Custard. Although i do have a copy of Bob The Builder!

Hiya guys. I need a bit of info from you asap. Tel 01942-671239

nissandriven.com are unvieling the new Z concept car on Jan 8th.

My beloved Zed is pulling to the nearside curb when braking. This means problems with the offside front disk. On inspection the pad is full of meat but it's not gripping the lower portion of the disk which appears rusty. Is this a simple case of the pot's stuck. Is it possible to pump out the pot and clean it or do I need to get the caliper stripped? It looks like the disc is a bit buggered and they're only 12 months old so I'm not over the moon. Advice appreciated. Can anyone give me an idication of an upgrade to something like AP Racing disks. Yes I know I'll have to change the wheels too but would appreciate a ball park figure. Simon P. 90300ZX…

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do standard UK cars clear all speed bumps? Anyone drive around the Ealing area where there are monsterous speed bumps everywhere. What about clearance with 4 up?

after seeing to a 3000 GTO in the rain last night (he has 4wd as well !!) i had to brake a bit sharpish, and since then i've had this brake problem.... when i slow down to a complete stop, then i get a clunk just before i stop dead. doesn't matter if i brake hard or soft, or how fast or slow i am going, just the moment before dead stop gives the clunk. any ideas anyone ? before i start taking wheels off and things... ;o

i need to know for certain what the offset etc is for a 1990 import auto anybody else out there already got one that knows cheers peeps

My rear tyres are approaching slick status. I'm running stock wheels and currently have Goodyear Potenza 'pole position' boots. They seem ok handling wise (although I've only had the Z for 4 weeks and the weather been sh*ite) Any ideas, and what should I look to pay (i'm in the sunny south east ...) Glenn

I am looking at purchasing a 300ZX and have seen one in Ilford, East London. Are there any experts in the area. The other car is at MacLaren Nissan in Liverpool, can anyone vouch for them?

this site looks like an aladins cave with all those second hand wheels for sale has anyone ever gone into it further as they look like a good deal could be had as i can get shipping cheap. my wheel problems is getting beyond funny and is now my only stumling block towards world domination

Hi everyone, in as much as I haven't been a frequent contributor to this forum (I've limited myself to reading it every other day for a few months now), I'm not new to the Z world since I've been on TT.NET for over a year now. I own a 90 pearl white on tan NA for a little over a year also and I live in Poland. My name is Maciek (fonetically Machek). I'd like to present to you my offer of a new, interesting (hopefully) product for your Z. I'm selling sets of black, genuine, glove quality leather shifter and emergency brake boots for the 90+ Nissan 300ZX (Z32). These will fit both left and right hand drive versions. Great for your own Z and a great present fo…

crash damaged Z from Japan and using it for spares. If so, got any details?

New exiting topic of the week is Prop Shafts. Does ne1 know if those 1-peice puppies are available for the 2+2 yet? Andy

being the sad individual that i am i happened upon this little snippet while browsing and couldnt help but laugh at the thought of all us modded z'ers losing some sleep after reading it. i now sleep less than three feet away from my beasty www.crimereduction.gov.uk/cti99.pdf such is life

Hi guys, especialy Bob! I need a manual asap, I've had Z for 4 months now, ok, HPI 100% mechanics report 100% but many niggles are there still any CD manuals left @ a few £(7.50) or do I smile & sign a cheque for £117.50 inc vat to my local Nissan dealer in Wolverton MK.Cars a 90 uk full spec TT, bod 100,000M lump gear box, Tubs & bits only 18,000M but the Steve'e Wonder who rebuilt it in september 88 (I have since been to the garage)!!!, missed so many bits its hopeless to name them. But mechanics previous report would not have seen them. As in previous boardings you can see what I do for a living, so if any of you geezers bust, or need a mod doing on any me…

a few weeks ago, Hairsy posted some details and prices about the Le Mans trip that he was planning. Le Mans details at last ... 16/12/00 This was in response to the large amount of interest generated when it was first mentioned a while before that. Le Mans 2001 17/09/00 I don't remember seeing anywhere near as many replies to the confirmation and booking post as the initial interest post... Is this because everyone that is going has emailed him directly ? Or what ? I appreciate that it is 6 months away, but this type of thing needs planning and booking, and Hairsy is trying to do us all a favour. Is anyone other than Hairsy and myself prepared to…

hi guys, short notice again, but it's all that's available and affordable at the moment... 8pm on either tues 9th, wed 10th or thur 11th (NEXT WEEK !!!) The rest of Jan is booked up. 2 hour session, same format as last time, at same place, Playscape in Streatham. I have to book and pay deposit ASAP, so let's get moving hey ? If i book now, i can get a special deal on the price. (VAT inc instead of exc) cost is £700 for 20 drivers. so £35 each, or £35+vat at worst (£41.13) There is not really enough time to collect money off you guys toward the deposit like last time, so i am hoping that if you confirm a place, you will honour the cost whe…