General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just been looking at a v6 nonturbo how much slower are they than the tt's. cheers Pete

okay people, here are my thoughts on this "official club" thing.... what's wrong with this as the official club ? As Jez posted previously, we are all here, we all visit, we can all post. As soon as the new version of the admin tools are done, then you can do your own pages. Tooley, if you want to be responsible for the Northern Chapter :) then i can give you admin rights to the Events section, and you can do your own write ups, meet info etc. The tools are almost done now. If you all want official membership numbers then let me know, i'll give you some. I have them already.... Posting articles, pages, newsletters, etc is zero cost on here, no…

Johnny 0 get your finger out and lets do something with this. I nominate Tooley as entertainments/events secretary ;-) /\/\ark

I'm looking for a replacement steering wheel, as mine is pretty chewed up around the rim. I would like a OEM wheel in very good condition...has anyone recently changed theirs?

I'll be getting a compression test done soon on the '92 TT I'm after: could anyone give me an idea of what sort of results are acceptable? Is anything less than a perfect result bad news, or is there some tolerance? Oh, and is £50 +VAT a good quote for the job? Thanks, Raz

I can't remember what tyre pressures I've been running and, just having had all 4 tyres off for wheel re-furb, I want to make sure they're right. Can those of you running 18s, please post what pressures you use - and particularly whether you've worn a full set of tyres and so are able to be sure you've had pretty even tyre wear. (245/40.18 front, 265/35.18 rear) Cheers Dave

you can never call me rich boy again after seeing the pad. i've got the boat maybe but a mansion like that is out of the question. wont that put a dent in the z mods budget.r u up for forming a 300 only z club matey we got plenty people on here alone is enough to start a club and im sure we can both badger jonny into getting it off the ground

OKay, -Firstly- SO is there going to be a "300ZX.CO.UK" car club? {Even thou I"m in the US, I want to be apart of it} -Second- Does anybody have a nice, big-good pic of the FL Z emblem. I want to make banner for this site.? {If there isn't a problem with that}

Nico told me to look out for a knock from the rear silicone filled suspension assembly on acceleration/deceleration - as work/leaking bushes means whole new subframe at 1300 quid. So I did - no problem - so I bought the car (red 1990 jap 2+2 na 48k miles). No regrets. New tyres, new front tie rod, air filters and oil and the cars all sorted - except for this knocking. I've checked all these bushes, and all look in great shape. But I have a knock that comes from both sides as the car travels over uneven ground. Its a slow (not juggly) knock that is quite pronounced and more frequent when the car (suspension) is cold. I've had everything to bits and it still eludes me. I'm …

i'm just trying to work out which is the more economical car gto/zx300,but from what you guys are saying the zx's seem to be alot better,but at the end of the day when your red lining it mpg don't mean sh*t its all about adrenaline and that rush!!

Probably another stupid question, but..... I have a 92 import 2+2 TT, with an autobox. There is a three position rocker switch infront of the lever, labeled Hold, and Power. Power is pretty obvious (I guess?!), but what does the Hold do? Someone told me that the box "learns" how you drive and adjusts accordingly. Is this true? How do you set it for optimum? Are there any good mods and what are they for an auto box? (I noticed the previous posts about the rebuilt auto and its got me wondering...!)

Nico did you get my e-mail at work??.....

Anyone know where I can get this fasia/spoiler? Sorry about the crappy scanner LOL Andy

Sometimes I get a funny buzzing sound from behind the plastic cover on the roof where your courtesy lights are.It sounds more like an electric/speaker buzz than a rattle. Behind the cover is an electrical thingy with a little capacitor on the front . Does anyone know what it is or whats making the noise.It only happens now and then. Thanks Paul...

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..