General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Seriously, how much could you afford on a UK track event. I looked into it and it would be at least 50/60quid with too many people. I'm wondering how many people can push the boat out to £100-130quid. This is for something like a half day test track event with 2 instructors. Obviously it's a bit wet now and we'd be looking at next spring. If there are not enough 300s, I'd invite the supra guys. What would you suggest the earlest date to risk booking it, to avoid the wet? As for now, I'm going to sort out a skid pan for the winter, I've been reccomended one and I'll be finding out details. I think it's in Bracknell and assume it's less than £100! Inter…

I was just reading one of my 300ZX books and saw a performance comparison between the 2+2TT as sold in Europe and the UK and the 2+0TT as sold in the U.S. Now I could never work out why the U.S cars could always pull better 1/4 mile times than our cars at the same stage of upgrade, but here is an answer! These times are based on stock cars and times in brackets are for U.S the 2+0TT. Max Speed 155mph (153mph) 0-30mph 2.1sec (2.0sec) 0-40mph 3.0sec (3.1sec) 0-50mph 4.4sec (4.2sec) 0-60mph 5.7sec (5.5sec) 0-70mph 7.7sec (7.2sec) 0-80mph 9.7sec (9.3sec) 0-90mph 11.9sec (11.6sec) 0-100mph 15.2sec (14.6sec) 0-110mph 18.7sec (18.0sec) 0-120mph 23…

Couple of Question on Test Pipes for you guys here: 1. Anyone found a reliable source of supplier for this country ? Yeah i know that DP were shit on the system that Mark got from them, anywhere else. 2. Anyone found Test pipes with the AIV plugs like the Stillen ones, or am i worthwhile just disabling them. 3.Do the American Test Pipes mate to the Stock Nissan Downpipes on the UK spec cars without the need to fabriacte , grind or hammer. Just thinkin at the time being, My Cats are looking a bit corroded and i would sooned have the nice unrestricted flow of proper test pipe, but i really dont wanna be paying 300 + for a set for the Stealin ones. …

only kidding Steve! 8) Seriously, how much could you afford on a UK track event. I looked into it and it would be at least 50/60quid with too many people. I'm wondering how many people can push the boat out to £100-130quid. This is for something like a half day test track event with 2/3 instructors. Obviously it's a bit wet now and we'd be looking at next spring. If there are not enough 300s, I'd invite the supra guys.

What is the mph per 1000rpm in top on an auto? Mine shows about 2700 @80 and I thought manuals were geared about 25.6mph/1000 - according to the autocar road test from 89. So is it the rev counter or the speedo thats out or my arithmetic?

Whenever I select 1 or 2 on my auto tranny then shift up to D it stays stuck on whatever gear it was on! and in order for it to change up to D I have to move the selector to N then back down to D!?! The trans and torque converter are both a year old and were replaced by a Nissan dealer who says the warrenty lasts only 6 months even though the parts were new! Any ideas would be a great help. thanks, Trev.

If you open your door, about 2 thirds back on the sill is a welded seam. Mine has a hairline crack along it running round under the side of the car about an inch or two long. This is just the paint cracking right? Not the weld?! I have it on both sides of the car.

sin of all sins me off all people wnat to find out what these putzs website is please can some one oblige it is urgent

Help Ive just bought a damaged/Stolen recovered 92 Twin turbo but it wont start.Engine turns over i can smell fuel but fails to start. All lights come on dash with ignition on is there any built in Mfg immobiliser at all.Alt/water pump belt was missing and water leaks from pump Any ideas welcome Regards Mike

Which of the rear red lights should light up when the light switch is turned on...and which should come on when the brake is pressed? On my car only the outer lights seem to be lit,unless you touch the brakes...in which case they all light up. I was passed on the M40 earlier today by a UK spec car which had both lights lit at the rear,it set me wondering. JEZ300Z JEZ300Z

Hi All Just bought Shorty's Z and taken it to Scotland where I live and where Z's are rare. Been lurking on this site for months learning Z ery. Shorty's Z 's been half way to the moon 110k but is in great condition - even original turbos. I have a slight hop on NS rear over manholes and as the rear shocks have never been changed I strongly suspect they need to be. Any advice where to get them from greatfully accepted?

has anyone got any good insurance companys for the 300zx as i have had a few stupid quotes also what mpg can i expect?

Bill, I've just bought my zx (UK 92 TT Manual) But the horn wasn't working took it back to East Sussex Motor Centre. the guys therte said they would have to get a auto sparky to check it out, and woul need to remove the nose cone to do the job! Whilst I was measuring up for driving lights tonite (sorry lights again...) I saw the horn just laying loose inside the spolier !!!! 10 minutes later after checking it worked against the battery, I fitted it back on, and hey presto it works fine ... How the hell it got through the MOT (just prior to me buying it) , and how this 'mechanic' didn't spot it is beyond me. They don't instill any confidence …

the stereo headunit! My antenna wire that connected into the original Bose headunit has a two pin type plug on the end with two wires running into it. The new headunit I have takes the normal one pin type plug. I've yet to find out where the second wire from the stock two pin plug goes so it's not as straight forward as cutting the plug off and fitting a single pin one. Any help?? Steve

hi boys mr bank manager is lending some doe so i need a z tt. im in bournemouth willing 2 travel i want a z witch hasnt been tonsed up ,silveer would b great leather and targa. theres a black pearl z in latonstoe uk spec 17"s etc £6500 61 k hreg i think, i belive his name is hamed. dose any 1 know of this cag im looking at under £7k if u guys know of any please tell any help/advice gratefully recived

a little bird tells me a few of you guys are up north next weekend visiting johnny at gps. we have a monster cruise on in the centre of manchester that night if ure staying late feel free to come and show off ure chariots. check out the cruisenorwest.co.uk site for full details

can any one the me if it is posible to buy a work shop manual for my zx tt uk 92 i can't find one and they are handy to have.

Hi all, I'm new to this group. I have always liked the look of these cars and its about time I bought one. I know a fair bit about cars and mechanics, whats the weak points of a 300 ZX, whats the best model? engine etc. Does the bodywork have any particular weaknesses or prone to rust etc. Ive got up to £6k cash to spend. I'm just want some details from you guys before i buy...any basic info would be great. Cheers, Ian. ian50@btinternet.com

i think we should have a dedicated website for headlamps ie : www.godthisisboring just a thaught lol

Does anyone have any feed back on the Blitz ecu cause it is fairly cheap and easy to get hold of, I know most people go for the jwt but I dont know anywhere in the country that sells them.

nice site for those of us who have a lead right foot!! http://www.caughtspeeding.co.uk/

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME HOW TO REMOVE THE GEAR NOB ON MY 300ZX TT UK SPEC PLEASE HELP?

Hi, I've recently changed my original Z alloys with 17" Momo Arrows and new tyres. The tyres are 225.45.17 and 245.40.17 instead of the original tyres which were 225.50.16 and 245.45.16. Does anyone know what the tyre pressure should be for my new tyres/alloys ? Thanks in advance.

God Dam, Just about finished the Engine pull work, altho the dam engine is still in the car and the Tranny has 4 bolts left in the bell housing( and yes that includes the F*#cking top 2 :o(() had to knock off then to get back home in time. Everything else is sorted ,going back to finsih it off in a weeks time. The General Topic here is : GOD DAM what a shitty job "Proffesional" Mechanics do to your car these days. I am as most people are here somewhat paranoid about taking my car anywhere, so generally only take it too the most reputable places i can find. However looking at the tranny work that i recently had done i was APPAULED at the totall over all lack of …

A guy on tt.net would like the owners email to ask him some questions if pos. Thanks lads, Trev.