General Discussions - 300ZX Related

John, i have been advised you may be able to help me , i have a 93 auto jap spec TT, it has an upgraded chip in it , and i am now going to remove the catalytic converters to free up some BHP, can you please help with a proper map to suit , i understand you do the modification " live" with the car being driven for best results, pls drop me a line thanks Neil sayers 07929159828

Ok, I had noticed a slight random misfire at idle...but wasn't overly concerned, not yet. However, a few times now from starting the engine (only noticed when hot so far), when I pull away the engine misses badly, only firing on 5 cylinders I think. This only lasts about 20 seconds, then its fine (though the random misfire at idle remains). This is starting to annoy me and I'm worried a bigger problem looms. I hate misfiring over all car problems. I've just looked at the coil connections, they look ok. I haven't pulled plugs yet. This the first car where I've had individual coil packs for each plug, so this is new to me. Are these symptoms fam…

iv seen one here somewhere and cant find it now, im in the middle of fitting mine and i dont like the way those brackets turn when fitted, poor design a fixed bar should be between the two cos from what i can make out if them centre brackets ever moved the rear wheels would too, this wouldnt happen with a fixed bar. shall i just fit it and shut up?:stupid::stupid:

i did look in the faq's but cant find anything, i've been going over my new zed with a fine tooth comb looking for what i can swap/ need to fix or replace. and have found that it still runs the std oil cooler (jap auto) but my red one has a mocal oil cooler and the std one is the auto box cooler, is their any write ups on how to fit one of these id like to swap it over to the new zed i was thinking i might just remove it from my red one and ask zedworld to fit it for me if they do the cam belt and service? its fairly std is running it as is doing any real harm for normal road use? only temporarily. still cant find my missing smoked indicator lo…

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300zx-Twin-Turbo-dash-clocks-300mphs-/320692874715?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aaac8eddb Seem like a bargain to me and if I had a super fast zed they would be mine but my clocks are ok at the speed I travel at but any track zeds needing these clocks here is a bargain:thumbup1:Hope he has not got his KPH and MPH mixed up:biggrin:

I love my convertible, but I have to say that I'm really sorry this didn't happen http://automotoscope.com/2010/11/18/ebay-find-of-the-day-1991-nissan-300zx-spyder-concept/

Hi Guys, Where, who, how much ta. :lol: Cheers.

does anyone have the part number for this please, or a place in the UK that i can get one, ordered the pulley today but i understand that a smaller belt is required. thanks.

Hi All, Had a quick search but couldn't find much. I'm planning on getting a Stack oil temp, oil pressure and boost gauge - the cheaper mechanical or electrical ones. Any advise on the pros and cons such as ease of installation etc? Thanks, Tom

Hi, posted a while ago in the Club Membership and Enquiries but I dont think many people read that :) Its an app for your smartphones (Apple, Android, Symbian) that allows you to read (properly) the club forum. Any chance of getting the coding added to here so we can use it? It would mean a more active forum as most of us are restricted at work as to what we can view/post. Cheers Im sure there are plenty of people who could testify/back me up as to what a good app it is and how well it works.

Morning all Resubscribed, the Wife had serious words with me about advertising my car, and the upshot is, I cant go through with it. I absolutely love the look of the car, even trying to convince my wife it has a nicer rear end than the white 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo we saw yesterday - lol. Ive removed it from ebay, and Im gonna see how money goes so I can start sorting out the little bits that niggle me. I met a really nice chap who is now on this forum (Sean?) who came round to view car (even took his shoes off to get in!), who I guess as hes local I'll be seeing more of in future. Sean, When you pick up a zed youre more than welcome to pop round mate for c…

anyone got/had this catback is it any good and whhttp://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=51&category_id=55&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7at does it sound like thanks

Ok well I just went out for a drive in the car for the first time in 7 months since I had all the work done to her and im getting vibration when I exceed 40mph from the middle of the car. I'm sure it has something to do with the prop because I had a brand new centre bearing fitted and before the work was done it only knocked a bit when pulling off and never vibrated when moving. Could it be a prop balancing issue? I can only feel vibration coming from the centre of the car near the armrest and not from the steering wheel although when you creep up in speed the whole car vibrates obviously.

Ok so when I bought my car, I was told it had uprated turbos and that they were turned right down (I assumed adjustable actuator), 0.4bar was what he told me, he also didn't know what they were and reckoned he'd spent thousands on the engine, which I don't believe, because half of it is tacked together really poorly I'm now finding out. I finally fitted a boost gauge last week before the car came off the road and nailed it a few times, aside from a few boost spikes which I reckon means I've got a leak somewhere, the needle seemed to sit somewhere between 0.4 and 0.5. I've also noticed, that the car doesn't seem to boost much, until really late on in the acceler…

Hi all, Have a listen to this clip on youtube. It is exactly what I am hearing on my own Zed. Saves me recording a video :) [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] There are two sounds in the video, first the higher pitched faster tapping which has a regular rhythm but behind it there is a slower knocking kind of noise. The later is what I am concerned about. Is this the hydraulic lifters I've herd about of is it something worse developing? cheers, jay...

Evening guys and gals, Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with getting Alloys refurbed in Wiltshire? I've been through a few websites but would prefer to get personal experiences rather than go by their own hype. My wheels have no major damage, just slight kerbing on two of the wheels and they also have some of the lacquer peeling. Would rather drive somewhere and leave the car hence why I'm trying to keep it local. Cheers for any input! Dave

What is this with these 2 pipes going to it. In engine bay by bulk head in front of driver. Ones got a bolt in to block it the other just open. Thanks

Ok, I've bought the attached wheels of Big_Jim and I'm going to get them refurbed, I've got black in my head but will they sit ok on a black Z? any suggestions?? Cheers, Steve

Hi guys Just wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction or to the right person. I am looking at the possibility at becoming a trader, can the appropriate person get in touch or someone let me know who to contact? :thumbup1: Cheers all

Just wondered what the electric fan in front of the AC rad do? How does this system work? Anyone enlighten me please.

Well, ive decided to not spend any more money on my zed. After all the work thats been done to it, and all that money, its no better off than when i first bought it! I do want a zed, but ive had enough. Hence me thinking to get an N/a. I know its not the same, but as i dont drive fast on the road anyway, it might make sence. Anybody gone from TT - NA? I could always rebuild my engine over time and do a TT conversion if i need the power..

Hi All, having some problems with a clutch! Just wondering if anyone has experienced similar or has any suggestions? My old clutch started slipping over xmas, so had a uprated one fitted from a very reputable garage, and in the knowledge that if i did get my car remapped for 350ish bhp it would be fine. I then had the ecu remapped three weeks ago, and the day after the clutch started slipping under full acceleration in 3rd, 4th and 5th. Its been back to the garage twice now... first was to have the pedal adjusted as it was thought that i was slightly depressing the clutch by resting my foot on it (?), which didnt solve it, and then the second time the clutch flu…

With the warmer weather we've been having, my car has only been boosting to about 10psi during the daytime, then when it the air cools down in the evening it boosts to 14psi as it should. Now I know that the turbos won't work so well in warmer air, but it's not a problem that I ever had during last summer. There used to be a minor difference when it was warm, but not so exaggerated as it is now. I'm wondering what could be causing it to lose so much pressure, boost leak? I figure if it was a boost leak then it wouldn't be reaching full boost when the air is cooler. Could it be a faulty sensor of some sort? Or are my turbos shagged?

Anyone know where i can get some new standard springs from apart from nissan Ive got Eibachs and they seem pretty harsh Jim

Hi everyone, Sorry for the lengthy post - I've recently got my zed back together after having it up in the air over the past few months undersealing, changing the prop, doing the belts etc. Got her back on the floor last weekend and tried to move it round the drive to find I couldn't engage any gears. Checked the clutch reservoir and it was low/empty so I put some fluid in and bled it through but still no clutch. The boot on the slave cylinder looks pretty damp inside so does mean this is the most likely culprit? I tried to check the master cylinder using a hose clamp on the flexi pipe to the slave cyliner and the pedal goes really firm so I dont think that's the pro…