General Discussions - 300ZX Related

i think it's going to be a tough night. I have an idea that it's going to be very very competitive.... I just hope that none of you are sore losers.. LOL

I have to buy new tyres. Can anyone suggest: 1. Good wet weather tyres (Bridgestone S02 ?) 2. What advantage to be gained from larger diameter alloys? 3. What size wheels/tyres should I go for? All help gratefully received. Mozart

Bit of a nightmare with a replacement car for when mine's gonna be having gearbox done. Just wondered, if anyone needs to or wants to go to Silvia on Saturday afternoon from Craig's then they could give me a lift back - sounds dead cheeky but I'm not asking anyone to go if they're not interested in going themselves. I may manage to sort something out before then but if anyone is interested then can you mail me (best to get me at work - gbleg3mu@ibmmail.com). Yes, that IS a real email address ! Just a temporary one. Dave

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ok i see the post about spark plugs i have a mines ecu like anders and was boosting about 14 psi the other day driving to italy on holiday i burnt a spark plug, (pfr611) is what it says on the plug, so the idiotic mechanic in rome puts 4 new plugs (not 6 as he woukld have had to pay for the extra 2) so he puts pfr6 (thats all it said on the plug) well driving to park my car it began to misfire badly yup burnt all 4 plugs , car started to misfire,then it started to smoke quite badly now i sit in south africa and dont know which plugs to get i am really confused to make things worse the plugs are calles bpr in number over here, SO PLEASES HELP ME lol when i go bac…

Could you give a few details like cost and supplier please I should really get around to getting the cam belts done so a underdrive pulley has got to be worth thinking about. Some people on TT net have mentioned them causing wear to the crank due to lack of the harmonic damper.Is this a problem or are they just being 'soft' Paul...

Ok Guys the Time for the Turbo Timer Group buy is fianlly upon us. all those that are interested, here is the deal. Prices : Blitz. Multispeed Turbo Timer 107 + Delivery Full Auto Turbo Timer 64.62 + Delivery Turbo Timer Harness 15.70 All prices include VAT> basically the Harness makes the Install alto easier, so unless you are doing it yourself and are a masochist and really know what you are doing then i would get the harness. If you all give Grasshoper Pro Sport a phone on : 01942 671239 / 0860-296976 Talk to Johnny and mention Turbo Timer group buy ref: Nico We have about 5 bodies from our end 100%, if ev…

www.trax2000.co.uk Johnny - I hope you are still going, the main reason I'm going is to see you're paint job! Jez.

I'm interested if anyone here has tramp / wheel hop problems with their TTZ's and especially if they've solved it. I'm now running Eibach springs, our Solid Aluminium subframe bushings and KYB super street shocks. I still have to remove the HICAS and put in some better adjustable shocks (am thinking about height & damping adjustable ones). But I want rid of the damned axle tramp!!!! The only way to not get tramp is to let rip in the wet (Launch control in the wet is something entirely new and fun!!) on a perfectly smooth bit of road. Sometimes in the dry on a really smooth piece of road it won't tramp but that seems to be more a minor miracle than an…

CHECK OUT THIS SITE TO SEE TOOLEY PERFORMING ALONG WITH 355 FERRARI. www.esses.co.uk TOOLEY WILL BE PERFORMING AT NORTHWICH LATER ON TONIGHT.

I've been reading about your exposure to a Porsche that can reach 230mph. Well, mine doesn't quite match that but will reach a top speed in excess of 200MPH. I would like to see your Z as I'm a big fan of the Nissan 300.

Great to meet another Z nut 2day Dave, Nice motor mate. After Tooley's 'performance' today, I mentioned to my girlfriend "Tooley was doin' Donuts at our gathering today" to which she replied, "What? Has he got a cooker in that car as well now?" First Z I've ever seen do a figure 8!!! Next meet, we're planning at least a dozen Z32s Dave: promise I will get you a catalogue within the next century some time... Honest guv l8erZ

Well it had to happen one day ... Gearchanges, particularly 1st to 2nd have been getting more mushy, despite the HKS ALC and yesterday I got something just like clutch slip in second. Now driving around very carefully ! I'm assuming that it's the combination of 1990 auto, 70,000 miles, ALC fitted a bit late in the gearboxes life and the bits of engine tuning I have. I'm probably going to get Silvia to take the gearbox out and get it rebuilt. I know the people they use do an upgrade to increase line pressure - has anyone got experience of this ? Is it the same as the HKS ALC ? Or does it increase pressure under all conditions and not just when driving hard ?…

To those of you who have not yet had the pleasure of meeting this guy, well let me explain. MARK tell them. NUTS absolutely NUTS. We are now discussing power upgrade to at least 850 b.h.p. Z owners be aware of this guy. You will be hearing a lot more. Here`s to the craziest Z owner of them all. Cheers Johnny @ Grasshopper. P.S NICO / Steve.E Not forgotten you. I will send pics tomorrow

I've never seen the needle on my tacho climb so quickly since it was fitted. (Except when my old clutch was slipping!) I'm well happy :o) Dave

hi m8ty i need your address to send you the rs owners club magazine i have with all of the contacts regards the pistons we spoke about

Hi all - possible stupid question here: Is there such a beast as a single-turbo 300? I'd never heard of one until I recently found someone's site that listed masses of performance cars. In the Nissan category it had several entries for 300's by year, but actually listed three different types, the NA, a "300ZX Turbo", and the TT. The performance stats for the 'single-turbo' where about halfway between the other two cars. I wouldn't have though much of this, but I recently saw a car at a dealer that didn't have the TwinTurbo badge on the back, but did have the boost gauge on the dash. Any ideas? Raz

Above No plate for sale. I have it on paper; not on the car (if it makes a difference). Paid total of 600 something £ myself. Sensible bids entertained. Cheers.

I have a 1990 import Non-Turbo and want to change the oil soon.What weight of oil should I use?..Also, how much oil does the engine take, including the filter? Any help would be appreciated..JEZ300Z

Hi, A friend of mine has installed a HKS EVC4 boost controller in my Z. I have 2 questions : 1) In the HKS installation instructions, it does not say anything about disconnecting the stock solenoids, but on some web sites, they say to disconnect them. HKS say disconnect them if you are 'underboosting'. What should I do ? 2) The HKS EVC4 has a switch on the back labelled SW and PO. HKS say 'SW' is for a single port, swing valve or internal type wastegate and 'PO' is for a dual port, poppet or external type wastegate. What should I set mine to ? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, Not sure what happened on the previous post, my aircon is not as cold as it used to be how do I tell if the refrigerant needs topping up, and any idea of cost

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I have for sale a front and a rear bumper from a 1990 TT 300 import (so the mounts for number plates are Square). Both are in reasonably good condition and are in red (Strosek replacements are being fitted). I also have an auto-box, propshaft and torque converter. All are making way for a manual conversion because the auto had a problem where you could drive for 100 yards or so and then you would lose drive. Turn the ignition off and start again and everything would be fine for another 100 yards. I don't know if the problem was with the box or the electrics, but a spare box for someone might be useful. Any offers or queries e-mail me at pauls@pstorr99.freeser…

the fuel filter back to front!!! I had a major service last september and the mech installed a new fuel filter as part of the service. Ive only just noticed. Could be contributory to the detonation & low power at high revs problems if there is fuel starvation. Just replaced it. Q. I am looking to replace my plugs. I am currently using Bosch/botch Platinum LOL. Has NE1 had problem using these plugs before? Trying NGK PRF6B - ? (11b or 11c) C is standard and I think b is a cooler plug. NE1 using them? What do you think? Running 13.5 psi so I guess a cooler set of plugs are now needed? Im also going to try some of this Redline Wat…