General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I fitted a brand new loom a while back, and was left with this plug, only remembered about it as I have just had the plenum off. It looks the same plug as the boost solenoids, but it isn't one of them, I have 3 of these, it is located behind the plenum, right in the middle where the dett. sensor etc. go... It's an american LHD loom, perhaps it's for something I don't have? Cheers...

What options are there for upgrading the front calipers (apart from brand new 6/8 pots) Heard of people using 350Z/GTR's etc. Mine's seems to be oversized discs with the standard calipers and although they work great you can clearly see the part of the disc that the caliper isn't working on :/

Has anybody got a pic of this kit on a real car and not the show car? I have only ever seen the front and wandered what it looked like from the back with that big wing!

now, with the car stationary, it blows cold air, once it gets moving or engine is put under load ( revved up) hot air blows, what could cause it to blow cold? also though when its 'Hot' its never really that hot, more of a warm air.... any ideas?

hi anyone know of a garage around the luton/dunstable area who knows about zeds got water leaking from somewhere so can't drive but can't find leak so need to get her looked at cheers

hello and can some one pls help i got a water leek the other week from the top rad hose fixed that but lost a lot of water now fixed it but now the enj temp gauge on the dash never goes above the cold to 1/4 mark have i put to much colent in or do you think pos thermastate isu manny thanks mark

ok, i finally got my valves fitted and absolutely love them! ive waited about 10 years to have a real car, and now ive got one :thumbup: and it does not disappoint :thumbup: soon as i get my new wheels fitted ill be happy with her and wont fettle anymore. (yeh right lol, thats what the mrs thinks)

Hi, Well got my TT manual and have to say power delivery is very smooth you can hardley feel the turbos coming in but look down and speedo says a different story lol compared to my impreza were as it feels like you have been kicked in the back when the turbo comes on boost lol. Mark

Hi, after my recent post regarding Hicas, just wondered do you have to change the pump too an n/a pump ect, just I was lookng at the kit in the group buy and woundered if pump needed changing as well. Cheers Mark

Well not the best photos i know, but what do you lot think of my new lip? New nose panel and bonnet tomorrow. :hyper:

Well my white Z crawled into its final resting place today so I thought I'd give it a bit of a forum send-off. When I bought it back in 2009 it had been maintained but not necessarily looked after too well, the paint was different shades, and the seized turbo would have cost the previous owner too much to get repaired. Within a few days the engine was out and the seized turbo replaced. Last year I decided to do something about the tired paint. There were no long term plans for the car as I was looking at reshelling at some point, so painted it meself on the driveway :thumbup1: Ready just in time for the 2010 local shows, (…

I really like these wheels, bit pricy, but look fantastic. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Deep-Dish-ZAUBER-rims-wheels-18-9-5J-10-5J-300zx-350Z-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5adf50416aQQitemZ390293635434QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

do the N/A models have the hicas system on them

Hi, have 2 things bugging me, 1 on the air con dash pod, should the temp setting stay illuminated when the ignition is off as mine does. And the other problem is the ignition key release button, quite often it wont push in and release the key. Any help would be great, Thanks. Brian.

Hi all, found out today that its not my wheel bearing that's gone, but the ball joint on the Hicas bar, so was going to change it for the one on my breaker, but run into a snag. how the hell do you get the bar off from the ball joint end. its looks like a square nut, and then two very thin nuts. but i don't know what size they are. looks to be in the region of 30 to 32mm spanner i need. Also i take it once i start undoing them, I'm going to leak hicas fluid everywhere and will then need to bleed the system once changed. Anyone got a walk through or something, ive checked the web, and im about to check the online service manual. Need to remove the bit …

What do you think of this stunning Aerofix bodykit lol. Hope its no bodys on the site? Well its not my cub of tea anyway.

Hi guys, I currently have a 300zx Fairlady, non turbo and its just failed its mot on the nearside upper suspension arm. Being a total girl, I cant find the part anywhere, and the garge I have taken it to have said they can get it from Japan but it will take 5 weeks. Does anyone know where I can get one? Steph

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201108380334925/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/300_zx/make/nissan/postcode/ch633jb/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p would love to know as my mate is going to buy it today??:winkiss:

Gonna be getting a new system fitted shortly and was wondering what should I do with the Cat temp sensors if I get rid of the cats? Also any under the car shots of exhausts systems on zed would be helpful as I'm planning on getting rid of one of the centre boxes as it scrapes on the way in and out of the runway lol. Cheers, Mark.

Hi there, I've searched the rest of the forum but haven't seem to find what I'm after. Had the new F452s fitted, they're great! The company who did it could only do the tracking/alignment on the front wheels. The said I had toeing out as opposed to toeing in. This I knew. But the slight pull to the left ( that has kinda always been there but is more prononced now with the new tyres) would suggest the problem lies with the rears wheels? For the rear wheel tracking/ alignment do I need to see a specialist? I've found a garage just down the road that does 4 wheel alignment but they say they can't do cars that have 4 wheel steering? I understand that would be the c…

Hi, As I have just got a TT, just wondered what chip/ecu people go for, on my impreza I have a simtek ecu as people say to stay clear on chips and get a proper remap. Also, what type of power can the TT engine handle without changing turbos and uprating internals? Getting the body work sorted first just woundered for the near future. Thank Mark

Hi all, Done a thread search on getting my turbos reconditioned but it seems most of the threads concentrate on the rebuild kits and who can balance them after. I'm not really interested in undertaking the task myself, but if the engine is coming out for a rebuild then it seems sensible to get the tubs reconditioned at the same time. Hopefully then, it should be like a new engine and not have to come out again. Is there a reputable club member or affiliate who recons turbos? Anyone know roughly how much this service costs? Or is it best to keep an eye on ebay and hope for a bargain on a new pair? Thanks in advance

Hi, so whats the reason people get rid of the Hicas for? Mark

Well after owning a n/a auto wanted a TT, so goy myself a Uk TT with the manual conversion already done. It needs the rear arches sorting, and a patch to weld under the bonnet for the mot but part from that spot on, just drove it back from Scotland. will get some pics up soon, and finally paid £650 what a bargain lol Mark

is there anywhere i can find a picture or diagram of all the water pipes on a tt. Had metal pipe on the rear passenger side changed cos mine sprung a leak the did a head bypass went fine for 3 weeks now clouds of steam again, so i'm guessing the extra pressure in the new pipes is playing havoc with the old ones and am thinking of swapping all of them but not sure how many that is. cheers