General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just starting a new thread in the hope that quite a few will look at it :biggrin: Ive got the plug out which was a ball ache to begin with as i managed to push myself along the tarmac drive without shifting the nut, but with a few tarmac burns on my arse its finally come loose and come out. Ive sqeezed about 2/3 of a litre into it and im just wondering how to get the other third in, i was thinking of cutting some hosepipe (sorry dad) putting that in the diff and pouring it in the other end and blow into it. Does this sound like im making it too hard work? I mean how much should i put in, its been leaking a little from the cooler pipe (i know this is bad, it…

Im gonna order a starter shim from CZP today if anyone wants anything and share postage? http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=2528&Car_Type=300&UID=20110807045533188.222.178.83

Anyone know much about these. Ive only just found out that with a modded engine you need to run colder spark plugs :confused1: Ive been running normal ones for years with no problems :wack: but soon i will be setting the boost higher and getting it mapped. so what shall i go for? These http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HKS-SPARK-PLUGS-SET-6-NISSAN-300ZX-HEAT-RANGE-7-/270794217391?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0c97d7af for lightly tuned or these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HKS-SPARK-PLUGS-SET-6-NISSAN-300ZX-HEAT-RANGE-8-/270794217627?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0c97d89b for a highly modded engine. Mine is…

Hello everyone, I was checking my car over with conzult and came across a fault I am not sure about so hoping someone here may be able to help. The TPS was showing 0.90 volts, spec should be around 0.42 so I tried to adjust but it wont go any lower, my first thought was a faulty TPS so I swapped it for another which was working fine when removed but this also only goes to 0.90 volts as well, have I been unlucky with 2 bad TPS sensors or is there another cause you may know about ? Also I am not sure if this is related but when using conzult with the engine running if I try to open the idle adjustment section it causes the engine to faulter and die, I am sure it d…

But i dont know what kind of oil. Does somebody know? Will halfords sell it? Also where do i find the plug to take out and fill it up. Think my dad has a little squeezy bottle (somewhere) so thats kind of a problem solved. Thanks

I still have so much to do before JAE, but then again, who hasnt :yes: I fitted new speakers in the front doors, 6x9's mounted to the door card behind the grill so it looks stock. Fitted the door feed for the led in the open door marker light, installed a couple of led strips in the footwells, still got the stainless indiglows to go in and rear strips. Spent a couple of days making a 2 din surround for my new stereo, will get some closer pics in daylight of that, but heres a few night time shots for now.

I recently ditched my high level spoiler for a fibreglass 89 spec, after preping and spraying it was ready. I had filled and sorted the boot. After searching on here for the best product to use, i managed to get some tiger seal from a local stockist. I use loads of silcones in my job, even though the tiger seal has been stored very cool, it works better when left in the sun for an hour, easier to use with the gun. I marked the edge area of where the spoiler would meet the boot, with masking tape, this is to prevent it going over new paint and having the agro of getting it off. Apply a bead of about 5mm wide along the flat side of the spoiler, about 5mm from edge. …

grey z32 coming out of bath around 2-3 this afternoon. and a red z31 parked up in bath near the pump house. both spotted today sadly i wasnt in my zed at the time.

Having my front bumper done, defo going all one colour and losing the grey strip. I'm still undecided about what to do with the jdm parking mast. I had made up my mind to smooth it but now thinking i should keep it due to its rareity/quirkyness. Wadda ya reckon? It functions perfectly btw.

Gents can anyone help with this problem? just got to work now, on the way in the engine ckeck light came on the last mile, also smoking and very rough idle and the cooling fan is on constantly?? i would hazzard a guess at the lambda sensor i changed the chip back to the origional nissan one last week and the boost back to standard not sure if this had any affect on it? any help greatly appreceated Dewi

If anyone has the pic or if slickpete sees this im after the pic that shows what need to be ground down on the NA box to be able to fit a TT clutch and flywheel Cheers Marty

Hi all, As per thread title, my door-open warning light on the dash is constantly on. I've checked the door and tailgate switches and they are all working ok. However, the interior light relay is warm to the touch and my battery discharged itself fully a few days ago - connection? :confused1: To me, it points towards a replacement relay required - any thoughts? Cheers - Andy

At about 3.30 today heading towards Maidenhead. On a H plate with gold rims. Unfortunately I wasn't in mine as just dropped it off at the painters.

I started my z tt a few months ago no problem!! Ive converted it to manual and think ive done everything now it wont start it fires then runz but wont accelerate then cuts out ive cleaned the ptu any ideas plz?

How does it go on?? I know it screws on but it's the gaiter i'm having trouble with, I've got to flappy bits either side of the hole. What do you do with these? I tried tucking them in but when I screwed the knob on it didn't look right :sad: What am I doing wrong?? PS. It's a 99 spec knob on a shortshifter, if that makes a difference.

Nice zed on the M6 today you know who you are :cool3:

Few days ago was looking on the ebay for bits as you do, and came across a seller with a few nice items, looking for a deal as you do i sent him a message and managed to get. Chrome PAS Chrome Balance bar Chrome Coil pack brakcets And polished water pipes all as a group buy saving me a pretty penny, the stuff arrived this morning, and im VERY impressed with the finish, quality and shine. :-) dont have a digi cam to upload pics but i will send the link for all interested. Just spreading the word. Aaron. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/tin.munquar/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

OK, I was fitting seat belts in the back of the 300. I undone one of the struts. As expected it come forward as its pressured. However I cannot seem to push it back in? Have I broke it? Can someone advise before I take the other one off. regards Dave

my all time favourite Z.....just wondering if it's still in 1 piece!

Hi has anyone got a pic of what the bolt looks like so i can search in the many pots of spare bolts i have to see if i have them all? If not wasnt there someone on here that had a load of them going cheap? I know nissans want mega money for them. I heard about the Nismo ones that seemed cheaper but they required cutting down to size. Any ideas? Thanks Dan

does anyone in the uk do this kit?

my brakes have been very poor for a while now, stopped with engine running brake pedal will go to floor but only when the car has been driven and is warm, i assume a broken master cylinder would let my pedal go to the floor all the time?? Cheers, dan

Well thanks to Steams, top bloke i must say. forgot how high the car would raise on standard height suspension, so had to pop the engine back in and adjust the load leveler, plus get the hoist lifting on all chains, these pictures were taken before id done that, the last well being taken after. Next up, fit the new turbos, change me fancy stuff over, and get the new engine back in. how hard is it to drop the front sub frame get the steering UJ out the way and get the gearbox and engine in in one go? as not too keen on trying to get a gearbox to mate with the engine from under the car with not much room, when on my own? photos taken using my phone, as did…

Successfully changed the oil and filter and would like to know the best way to flush the coolant system and re fill. Coolant looks rusty and a bit weak on anti freeze to say the least. Is there any existing posts someone could point me at please?

this weekends gonna be a fit the goodies day got the manifolds to fit finaly and a shortshifter kit anyone fancy comin over to help out a bit there will be brews n rolls