General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi everyone, I would like to pick your brains on a problem that occurred yesterday on my 91 N\A 2+2. Started running on 5 cylinders so connected up datascan and discovered it was cylinder 6 not firing. Did a diagnostic with code 55 so ok on that front. Changed all spark plugs from iridium to double platinum, changed coil pack and then swapped performance chipback to standard chip as I felt it was not running as well on current chip. Disconnected battery while performing this operation which I have done several times. All back together and switched on ignition and the electric fan is coming on straight away, started up and sounds like its running on 4 cylinders …

just a quick question,what the best way to clean a cone filter.I don't know the make,is there a spray that needs applying after as i had a piper x filter on my uno turbo once and im sure there was a spray to apply?

Anyone had this problem where on the nose panel the bolts have sheered and snapped and what did you do to rectify.

Hi guys I am wanting to sort out the stereo system in my car. At the moment it has some rubbish Sony CD player that is eating most discs I put into it, so I want to get rid of it. I am looking at doing a headless setup using an iPod or iPad. The car has got aftermarket Panasonic speakers fitted already which all work and I am happy with the sound quality from. To do this setup I am thinking I need the following - An iPod -> RCA cable with a 12v power line (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260741328797?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649) - A volume control I can fit between the iPod and the speakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280924…

Back from SilverSurfer with his old Z, I was going to take what I needed for mine and get rid. Now it seems mine might be the casualty and keep this one instead after swapping over my goodies! Pictures soon as on iPad but the is one on the http://www.facebook.com/sfshoses !

Frustration is not the word Arrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh...... That is all.

Ive just got a set of whiteline swaybars off ebay and after cleaning them up i need to paint them What would be the best paint to use given that they will flex,would hamerite be ok ? Jim

If you do have targa leak you might check this ... as you can see in the picture where targa drain pipe is connected to elbow it`s welded only one side and and that`s where my leak was a bit of silicone and sorted :)

Hi Does anyone have any scuttle trims, i need a black passenger side one as mine has been damaged when the Battery was replaced, would ideally like new fixing clips as well, would take complete set both sides at the right price, any help appreciated. Can collect if fairly local or require postage to Fareham Hampshire SIMONM5@SKY.COM

I obviously didn't do my passenger side turbo oil feed line up quite tight enough, it doesn't drip or anything, so its not that loose however there is a permanent bead of oil rond the fitting which eventually runs round it to the underside, It never makes it to the point of dripping as it evaporates off before it gets there. Anyways ive got pretty good access to it as my air cons deleted, with the battery out its not too bad to get to however one of the water lines is in the way, any tips to getting the thing nipped up again? special shaped spanners etc? or am I going to have to undo the water line?

I finally got my 1990 SWB TT Manual running and mot on Friday, The first drive of approx half a mile went perfect, engine boost well, acceleration as I would expect having owned two others previously. then suddenly the car wont rev very high, if I pull off in first it initially feels good up to 3000rpm then hits a wall, change to second and it only gets to 2500 before same loss of power, maximum speed i can get is 40mph and that's feathering the throttle. As the car has been standing for 4 years and the fuel pump noisy I immediately thought the fuel pump- I took this out of the tank and it didn't seem too blocked so cleaned with brake cleaner and re-installed. Aga…

As mentioned before I have a friend thinking of buying a Z as a second car and to do up as a show car Anyway does anyone know anything about this one on ebay? It's not so far from Stoke this time http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-NISSAN-300ZX-3-0L-TWIN-TURBO-AUTO-black-NEW-GEARBOX-Z32-Fairlady-/150987743603?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2327922173 cheers Rich

A cold frosty 6.00am start at the zedworld workshop today, soon developed into a super busy morning, could not squeeze any more in at closing time, was a bit tight but all safely tucked up for the weekend, now what was it I needed to do next week.....? Jeff TT

I was watching it on eBay as I quite liked it. Anyone know what it is?

Just failed the MOT on the emissions 1992 N/A manual. Any advice on a good garage in the Bucks/Beds area to get it checked out and adjusted. CATS are in place. Thank you

The age old conception is that with an intercooler that is more efficient than stock, you get more horsepower. How true is that? do you automatically get more horses, or does it just allow you to run higher levels of boost more densely and i.e safer? so not really a power gain more a safety gain? just wondering what the facts are, and in reality all the people you see running feck off fmic's are more show than go on a car on stock tubs etc. Obviously I understand, that at a certain point with bigger tubs etc , a larger intercooler is required to process an increased level of hotter air and lower that temperature to a safe level. However what I'm asking about here is stock…

Really bad day zed viewing today , traveled 8 bloody hours in all to see a bloody rot box...... peeedd right off :( I Will find a good one soon !!

Lovely looking 99 Spec, so rare to see one crop up these days and not a bad price too! Wish there was more pics though. Anyone know if this is the one that was highlighted here a year or so ago? http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/300zx/nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-targa-automatic/1067747 Looking around, there really doesn't seem to be as many Zeds for sale as there were a few years back :cool3: Smithy

I've never seen footage of the legendary JUN machine before, but here it is. Seems like a 900hp VG has monster lag :D

Now that winter is over and its getting close to the time when i will tax the Zed for the first time (€422 for 3 months ouch), i was thinking of storage solutions for the Glass in the T-Top when we eventually do get a sunny day. I was half thinking of buying some sheets of Neoprene rubber and getting a friend who is someway handy with a sewing machine to make me some , but that sounded like a lot of hard work. So a quick ebay search threw these up , and for €100 landed to my door i think its reasonable enough value and they dont look half bad. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-300ZX-Syn-Leather-T-Top-Covers-Z-logo-Interior-/170938075769?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Acce…

I was driving up to beaulieu in my delivery van and at the top of wallhampton hill near lymington a very nice black convertible passed me with the hood down making the most of what is going to probably be the only sunny day we get for a long time. First time I have seen a zed in this area for many years and was a really nice looking car. James

do you still have the diagram for the evo brembo adapter brackets mate? and what size/type of disc did you run with them? cheers.

Is the slicktop name a nissan thing or a made up thing just wondered , is it some name made up in he states. thanks .

Fitted 2 HKS SQV blow off valves 2 days ago and the car has runperfect until this morning on my way home from work, now idles like a pig, the car also feels gutless on pick up and the valves sound like they are blowing off OK, any suggestions??? Also, how do I post some pics of my new car on here as I have had it 6 months now and want to see want people think of it. Thanks for any support Cheers, Jason

so much for zeds being good business i've had had the same s*it heap blocking the slickie getting outer the drive for a couple of month now, things are getting that tough i've just had 2fork out £170 2get a water pump fitted on my fto so it looks like until yoooour lot buy parts n get this sh*i heap of my drive i'm stuck with a mother truckin mitsubuishi. rant over inbox for parts thankyou