General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I tried to buy a cambelt today as my underdrive pulley has arived.The parts guy asked me if I was going to change it myself and broke out in a big grin when I said yes (filling me full of confidence) he quoted £57 then asked if it was a UK car, when I said it was a Jap car he would not commit himself to the belt being the right one so he jumped over the counter and went out and wrote all the numbers from my VIN plate down then told me he was going to e-mail Japan to find out if the belts are the same.I didnt bother to ask about the Hicas ball joints I wanted a price on cos he would have probably crawled under the car with a pair of mole grips or something to check it out.…

Having spent a fortune trying to cure the hesitation on my car I can't afford to buy a new exhaust system at the moment. Does anyone know where I could get hold of a second hand offside rear exhaust box as the pipe that goes upto it has a 3" hole?

Hi, I was having a good conversation with Paul Ripley racing about organising a day out involving Skidpan training (and various other sessions at Silverstone with our own cars). (With a budget of £100-£200 each). But, the * went on holiday and now they are less then helpful. ARSE. Anyhow, With all that aside, there is still the option for anyone that's interested to go for skidpan training. It's about £125 for 1.5hours and 3 people can be envolved at the same time. It's either in Kent's police training car or around Brands Hatch area. Personally, it doesn't sound so hot now and maybe an empty carpark is much more entertaining! Any ideas welcome. …

Gents, I have a J reg import auto TT, and sometimes when I pull up to a junction or traffic lights and knock it into neutral the revs rise immediatley up to about 2000 rpm. Any ideas why this might be?? TA!!

I know I know - a tow bar on a ZX?? What am I thinking!! But seriously, its my only car and I need to drag a couple of small trailers (DJ equipment or Go Kart). Is it possible to fit a tow bar? Does any one know where to get one / have one for sale? I would like to try and fit it over the Xmas Break, so any help would be appreciated!! Cheers Mark

I know what it does.....but can you switch it whilst the Z is moving or should it only be done when stationary ? Cheers & Merry Xmas to yer all !!

This e-mail was sent to me earlier on. What do you guys think. Sounds good to me. Hey Johnny, Have I mentioned that Andy Middlehurst is planning a BIG Skyline meet at Donington Park for the Summer ?? The invitation may be extended to all Perfromance Nissans (If I get my way). CheerZ Johnny Boy

Any Ideas? I`m fast running out of time and well I thought that something amusing may come of this. CheerZ Johnny Boy

I suppose I should have known better than to get Nissan to repair (£300) a few light dots of rust around my rear wheel arches. Now its back and its setting in. (just over a year, not under warrenty) I guess the only cure is to cut it out and I assume that means new rear arches, either stock or modified. Or sell it. (maybe a little harsh)

i'm probably jumping the gun a bit here but how are you guys fixed for a 300 only meet next year around june/july ish with a view to a magazine feature on the big wing 300 squadron ie us. venue is open as long as we can find digs near you southern shandy drinkers lol. we should all have most of our mods done for then and even if not johnny and i will have drummed up enough support from the mags to make it well worth you all gettin your motors cleaned up for the day and YES THAT DOES INCLUDE THE ELUSIVE PIGGY WIGGY GEAZER. i get asked every time at a cruise now from the big three mags about when we are gonna do it so i'm staring early so you lot can work out if you will be…

Yesterday as I reversed out of my garage, I noticed the dreaded Hicas warning light 'ON'. Luckily it went out after a couple of hundred yards. However it might be a warning of things to come, (might be a bit of moisture in the wiring? he hopes). I know Stillen do a bar to illiminate the Hicas as I understand that a Hicas repair can be expensive. Does anyone have any experience of Hicas failures, repairs, or the Stillen Hicas illiminator kit? Cheers Bill

Guys, I have looked at the last 12 months of posts but could not see a post about Dump Valves. Are they worth getting, I know they have the sounds, but on a techy level should you have one. If so can anyone recommend a good one that will be good enough for all the upgrade stages ? If this is another post always repeated....sorry guys. M.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced exhaust that is not too noisy.

Years ago the Cosworth 'Big fin' was the car I always wanted and the other day I totally out accelerated my mate in his. Still there is no room for sentiment in this game.. Since going stage 3 I have also claimed a Sunny GTIR and an Impreza WRX.(all on private roads of course) ;-) What results have you lot had? Im just wondering how we stand up to Boxters and Z3's etc.. Paul

Doh ! The Decision on Turbos is lingering somewhere in the realms of GT2530 territory. Not sure wheather to get those or go for some Garret Full ball bearing Turbos at 758 each from the UK, The company assure me that they are the same turbos (i.e Garret Ballistic Concpet 2 turbos) with Garret housings instead of the HKS ones, which i know is correct, only thing im not sure of is are the tellin me whoppers. The GT2530 kit is about 3800 Dollars from Japan. (+ shipping and Tax and shit). Adrie, If your reading this weren't you putting the GT turbos on one of your cars ? did you have any problems mating the exhaust Adaptors to the Cats ? Mine is a UK spec Mk …

I still have a set of stock 300ZX wheels for sale, good condition and with tyres with a few thousand miles left in the tread.Any offers? I have replaced mine with 19''BBS alloys, they look great! I enjoy the site, keep up the banter and info. I know who to ask about 300ZX lighting!!!! Bill

oi marky where've ya been m8ty i only get the good coffee and biscuits when u turn up at johnnys

After driving cross country on Saturday night using "the force" Obe Wan Kenobe was busy and hence we drove up the grass verge several times when oncoming traffic went by. I have given in and fitted 100W bulbs I read that the wiring melts etc but It's either that or crash so I'm chancing the bulbs and will let you know.

Can anyone give me any tips/advice as im just about to tackle removal of heads on 92 TT, also any simple obvious mods i should make while doing the job. Anyone out there done the Job if so how long did it take? Wheres the cheapest place for a good Head gasket set

Hi everyone,I have got a jap import twin turbo and the speedo is still in kph (just the face has been changed), I am considering getting a jwt ecu upgrade from the states and I understand they are in mph, does this mean that my speedo will now work in mph or would I still need a convertor. Cheers for the help in advance and have a merry christmas & new year.

Finally got everything through. Details are was follows : Included in package will be ferry crossings, general admission to the circuit, access to the Motor Racing International hospitality marquee which includes interviews with various drivers throughout the race as they debrief their drives (really interesting). Also decent showers & toilets (which, for those who've been, is a major plus). One other major bonus is that if there are any other major British sporting events, they tend to show them in the tent (last year included England / Germany football). There is an excursion to the Arnage corner which costs £12 and must be booked in advance. This is away …

can any one tell me where i can get a brake light for my spoiler like craig has done in bobs place i think this looks good also has any one a price

Hi, insane road users, I've met by chance, sheer fluke another Z & driver in a garage the other day. Had a chat looked at cars etc etc, bored the girlfriend for 1/2 an hour (so)! on comparison It seems I have some throttle lag. When driving with spirit in mind! up or down the manual gears, I have about a 1-1.5 second delay after big right foot hits carpet before the real grunt appears :-) is this ok or am I on the look out for something going wrong. cheers.

Hi guys, As you probably have guessed I am a newcomer to this forum. I own a TT 2 Door import, colour Metallic Black and I live in Bristol. I am looking for a decent garage in the South somewhere, I know about Silvia but it is quite a way to travel. I have found a garage based in Aldershot called 'Tuning Japanese'. I was wondering if anyone has heard anything good / bad about these people. Up until now I have had good results from Wessex Nissan in Bristol but my car is getting more modified and I need to find a garage who knows what they are doing. Also, I have HKS Vein Pressure Converter on my 300, anyone know where I can find out how to use it ? …