General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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

well thats a first for me what do i get

With the new Z in the papers a lot the proper Z car usually gets a mention as well. The Daily Star describes the 300 as "Stunning looks and blisteringly fast" But Auto express uses the words "Heavy and lumbering" But there again, Auto express is a magazine that does tests on screenwash and footpumps and thinks you should be jailed for doing 1 MPH over the speed limit, so enough said! Paul..

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I've had some close calls over the past month with my ZX, loosing the back end in the wet and on ice. I'm looking at fitting traction contol....can anyone recommend any good suppliers? Also, I understand its benefits, but will I loose any performance by fitting this, and are there any other negs it may cause?

My non-turbo could do with some new spark plugs...which type do I need? (ie.which NGK model no.)Also what sort of cost am I looking at? JEZ300Z

Does anyone Know of any videos that are in existence which include 90 + ZX

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Just wondering how much it costs Are door panels,glovebox etc included Did you pay someone to fit it Cheers Paul....

Big thanks to Craig once again for arranging a top event and good to meet up with everyone again. For those who didn't make it, you missed a great night. For those who did, I REALLY REALLY apologise for the sheer luck. Dave

Now the bus has hit my 300 i'm thinking of having the new front bumper/skirts,air intakes. any recomendations for people too do the work. I've got the Z Centre Nottingham brochure, are they good or are there alternate body styling too go for. Many Thanks JW

I keep picking up web site links from the Forum - all of which are interesting. Would it be a good idea if there was a seperate section of 300zx.co.uk where related links could be added (easily?). ..what d'ya think? Jack