General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Picked up my car from Silvia a few hours ago. Although I'm not going to give it stick until I've put a few hundred miles on the new gearbox, the difference is HUGELY noticeable. Gearchanges are instant and really firm. Just like the HKS ALC but firmer and affects all changes, not just full throttle. I'll report more when I can try full throttle action but initial reaction is that I'd thoroughly recommend the fast road upgrade when getting the box rebuilt. Dave

Could anyone tell me what mpg differences there are between turbo and non turbo/auto and manual as i can't seem to find any stats anywhere. thanks very much, Pete

In english, I've just ran my car into the back of a F$£*^** taxi! Fasia is screwed, as is the porsche lights (in the fasia) as is the hood, kinked wing etc. The fasia is not a standard nissan unit so I am having trouble identifying it. I have never seen it before on another Z (Jap import gives away a few clues). I will post a couple of pics when I have them scanned in. Yours sobbing like a school girl, Andy PS. Any contributions to the 'Get Andy's Z back on the road fund' are greatly appreciated. LOL

just wandering what time you guys have run over the quarter in the uk. i see a pic of jez on the track what were your times there?

Hi, Can anyone answer this question, will a blow off valve work on an automatic as I think it is triggered by the pressure differential created when the throttle closes in between gear shifts. This doesn't happen on an auto as you just try and push the the pedal through the floor until you pass warp 9 :) Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

I want a set of stock 16x8.5 rear wheels for my imported TT. Anyone got some in good nick? I've got an HKS filter to sell/trade also.

Well I have tried the links to US sites you lads kindly gave and have e-mailed 3 companies about ordering a pulley but I havent had 1 reply. I suppose I will have to start phoning them next .. See ya Paul

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Yesterday whilst out in the sunshine enjoying the Z I was on the Romsey road leaving Winchester at about 4pm when I was passed by a fellow Zer going the other way. He flashed his lights and I gave him a wave. Was it anyone reading this forum? Just curious... Jim G

just thaught i would let you guys know i was at a game researve today and was watching two 6month old lions in an enclosure so the guy opens the gate for a photo and before i could do anything the one lion goes for me. well 15 sticthes in ther groin later and im alright but a bit more weary of baby lions lol. so that caps of a brilliant weekned for me i would rather be riding my z

Bright red TT Targa,Uk car full nissan service history, all ususal extras, Heated leather seats, aircon....ect Excellent condition...over £4k worth of extras.. 2 Previous owners All previous MOTs and Bills 300 plate Clifford Concept 50 K&N air Filter. New Pads and Discs all round. £2000, New BBS RS2 18"Alloys and tyres,Front 235 Rear 265 New Apex S/S exhaust, with 4" tips £450..New Pioneer CQ-DFX, Remote CD Company car forces very reluctant sale.. 8,000...ovno.. can send pictures..or ask Johnny @ Grasshopper about car..

Bright red TT Targa,Uk car full nissan service history, all ususal extras, Heated leather seats, aircon....ect Stunning condition...over £3k worth of extras.. K&N air Filter. New Pads and Discs all round. £2000, New BBS RS2 18"Alloys and tyres,Front 235 Rear 265 New Apex S/S exhaust, with 4" tips £450..New Pioneer CQ-DFX, Remote CD Company car forces very reluctant sale.. 8,000...ovno..

Hi, Some of you were waiting for my emission results to help decide about removing your CATS or not. Well, I passed, just... and that includes the JWT chip that's dumping extra fual into the system. Not bad, I think the limit was something like 3.5 for CO on a 1991 car. Mine was 0.1 just under whatever the limit is. So if you've got a post 1992 car you will probably not pass this test! Beware!

I've mentioned this to a few of you but want to get a firmer idea of numbers before I start making firm enquiries. I'm looking to arrange a trip to Le Mans next year. Best guess as cost at the moment would be around £150 per person (for two sharing a car) and cost would include ferry, campsite and race tickets. For anyone who I haven't bored about this, it is an amazing weekend with one of the most fun drives you will EVER have on the way down there. Can you post on here if you are interested or definite so I can get an idea of numbers and then I'll start making enquiries. Dave

Hey guys, I'm new to your site. I'v had my 91 Z for a year 1/2 with only a year 1/2 left to pay on it =), {the reason why I haven't done anything to it} But anywho- I was looking at some of the pics that you have of other ppls cars and I was wonder I like most of the Body kits {Jools} I was wonder where can I get my hands on it- Being in the US, most of the Z lovers here have the same body Kits- I want somthing a little diff. Inculding the tail lights. I believe there Z32 or somthing- see us Amercians {US} ppl don't know much about the Z32, I didn't know about them till I came to this site LoL@Droop. I've seen pics of engieens that had 3200 t…

Anybody know where I can get an offside tie rod bush? Nissians tell me that I have to buy the entire rod at 100 quid plus Vat ish. I beleive that Superflex have made these (and rear subframe bushes - apparently these are special as well?) before but are special order 6 weeks or so... Anyone point me in the direction of some quicker than that as the MoT is in about 2 weeks!! Mark

Anybody know where I can get an offside tie rod bush? Nissians tell me that I have to buy the entire rod at 100 quid plus Vat ish. I beleive that Superflex have made these (and rear subframe bushes - apparently these are special as well?) before but are special order 6 weeks or so... Anyone point me in the direction of some quicker than that as the MoT is in about 2 weeks!! Mark

Hi guys, i have had a quote, and there are a couple of complete kits in stock.... Eibach Pro Kit springs $225 KYB AGX Shocks $95 each shipping ~$70-$95 This is about $700 total, which at todays exchange rate is just under £500. Something can be done about reducing the import and vat charge too... contact me for details if you are interested in the deal. I think i will be going for it :)

I have the feeling that someone said they were? Anyhow, I was flicking about and saw that http://www.turboimports.com was doing a very good deal... $645, I paid over $850 for mine.

come on jonny you know where we can meet its northern and got plenty of space for plenty 300's what we need if a few more pro active geezers like ure self to get a date convienient for the masses and post it on the board and soon as winters gonna be here soon and i know some guys like to lock the pride and joy up to avoid the snow and stuff and if we cant do it before then pick a date when some of our overseas buddies can pay us a visit

Does anyone know what type of processor the 84-89 z31 uses? I'd like to find the maps inside the eprom and need to know what type of disassemble/compiler to get.

Looking at the mad rush at the fuel pumps lately has anyone looked at using natural gas (L.P.G., incase anyone was getting out the Heinz!). I contacted Tickford and a couple of other places last year after watching Top Gear (who said that the goverment will cover part of the conversion cost). Tickford had converted a number of single turbo cars (Saab etc) but said it couldnt be done on a twin turbo. I tried calling today to see if things have changed but no luck getting through. But if they can power a BTCC V6 Vectra I'm sure they may be able to convert a Z (plus I think the going rate is 36p against 82p for Unleaded). Wonder if it works well with NOS :) Laters, T…

Just wanted to say a big public thanks to Craig for a top weekend. From the organisation of the karting through to the roast dinner (and, those who missed it, I'm not joking) and the full English Breakfast. (Not to mention the rather substantial dent which he allowed DaveW and I to make into his lager stash). Thanks also for the lift up to Trax Craig. Dave P.S. How much do you spend a month on batteries for the remote controls in your front room ?!?

i don't know how many of you are in the z club but can somebody tell me why there seemed to be more z club members parked outside of trax today than the measly five parked inside. every club seemed to have lots there today and we were only allowed five. wots the deal.

Does anyone know any websites for performance parts in the US (not SGP or JWT) Ive just come across jspec.com which looks quite good but I am looking for some more. thanks Paul..