General Discussions - 300ZX Related

My sidelights / headlights are wired into a different switch in the side of my light pod, as apparently the proper switch stopped working. The wiring is a bit of a mess and the off-side 'square' headlight isn't even wired up, there isn't even a connector for the bulb! :confused1: This might sound like a silly question, but I'm hoping someone can tell me which lights should come on when? Sidelights seem fine. However, when I put headlights on the two round headlight come on and that it. Should the square ones come on too? If I pull back the indicator stalk the main beam (flash) on the near side headlight comes one (the other square one cant as its not…

my thoughts are that I am seriously liking this motor :yes: My biggest criticisms would be the handling in the bad weather and the harsh ride on the rubbish cattle track roads we have over here. But the above aside, I like her! The looks of the car, the handling (in dry conditions) the smooth delivery of power from the V6, the subtle exhaust notes from the twins at the back and the many positive comments from the guys and girls at work amount to a smile on my face driving!

Hi, having a few electric window problems with my z!, they work once or twice when i first start the car if i havent used the car for a few hours. they both fail together, or work together. is the windows relay'd somewhere, ive looked under the bonnet but cant see any relays for the windows ,and in the car! anybody help on this? thanks

What clutch fluid do I need from halfrauds??? Thanks

hi all, just picked up a 300zx twin turbo, alway wanted one, an now happy i got one, but does need a bit of work tho, took it for a spin an when hit around 6,000 rev it hit a big flat spot an had no power, it does smell a bit oily an smoke a little, would this be turbos gone, ??

I'm going to be changing my alternator and starter motor today as they are both playing up, as well as a couple of other little bits. Just want to check a couple of things first. When changing the starter motor, is it as easy as unbolting the old one and bolting on the new?? Do i need to grease the new one first? And do i need to drain the oil?? Basics i know, but I've never changed a starter before, so worth asking IMO. Also, does anyone know the size, or better yet part number, for the alternator belt? Worth renewing that while i change the alternator i think. Lastly, anyone in my area fancy getting dirt under their fingernails? :p I don't really need help, …

Hi there I am the new owner of your old zed, its been sooo fantastic since i got it from Mickey B,s dad. There has been soooooooooooo many mods to this since you last owned it. Can you give me your tel no, or email addy ? Thanks Regards Chris

My zed has got the power steering problem I have bought replacement parts and still no joy. Thing is I also run a discovery V8 and have been using that for last 3 weeks, now I know I wouldn't have used the zed in this weather but I haven't missed it. I have had the car over 10 years now and no probs but this power steering fault is getting me down, it may be the end of a beautiful relationship. I am off work next week and will give it one more look at then thats it, it can stop in the garage with a sheet over it until we sell the house and is found by the new buyers. Bit like when an old farm is bought and an old classic is found in the barn. LOL.

I've got a pair of rims, 18" x 10" wide (ET +45) on the rear of my zed. They sit flush to the rear arch nicely (with big brake discs fitted and no spacer required). I've got a pair of 18" x 9" wide (ET +45) to go on the front, though I can't be sure that they'll sit flush/too far out/too far in of the front arches as the whole front suspension has been removed. (Q1) Do these offsets and dimensions sound about right for the front? cheers

Just seen a long advert for this game on TV and my son pointed out a yellow 300zx in the advert. Rewound the Sky+ and yes tis true. Guess it means its in the game as well.

Does anyone have any of the original concept sketches for the 300zx. Id love to see them, maybe turn them into a poster or something. And ofcourse id love to see peoples attempts. I suck at render sketches. :thumbup1:

Saw a red lwb southbound on the m61 around j8 at 2:10pm. Looked fairly standard, standard wheels etc! Nice to see one on the road! :-)

Hi All, So I came onto the dual carrage way, gave it a bit of gas upto 75. Immediately afterwards there was a loud bang followed by a horrendous grinding noise which sounds like my exhaust scraping on the floor. Pulled over and nothing underneath so drove 6 miles home at about 10mph sounding like a tractor! I jacked up the car when I got home and the grinding noise appears when I turn the wheels, it is more dominant when turning the wheels forward. Where the prop joins the diff there is ALOT of play which leads me to believe the pinion or (centre?) bearing has disintegrated? Is this right? What is the right bearing I need? Is this the correct dia…

Hi Guys. I have been asked to become a Vortex exhaust dealer. Has anyone had any dealing with this exhaust system? Any coments.? Regards daz

Hi All, I'd ideally like to fit my stock exhaust with some new, wider tail pipes. the problem i have is that i'd probably need to remove the tow rings to enable them to fit so my question is this. What are the tow rings for? towing the Z or to tow another car with the Z? Would i be ok to remove these? Cheers Peter

Ok so i put my breaker on Gumtree for parts and i got an email off a guy wanting to buy the complete thing so i emailed him saying that was possible and then was asked for a price without him even knowing what was left. I said a very reasonable £1000 then i got this email Hello Mate, Thanks for the mail, the price is affordable, so i want you to get back to me with your paypal email account or your bank details, so that i can proceed with the payment as soon as you get back to me with the details. Thanks and i await your fast response. Lennie. I then thought hold on you dont even know what the car looks like and what is left on it. Then af…

Ok, I've had my Zed less than a week and I've broken her! Snow or not I've been using the car on and off, just getting use to her. I haven't had any problems other than in-roads where there are two tyre tracks and a clump of ice / snow in the middle. Now my Zed has huge back boxes, behind these back boxes there seem to be addition silencers, these rub and catch on the snow. I assume its these catching. Anyway, I was driving along on a clear road when I could hear a rattle, which got increasingly louder. I figured I had knocked loose an exhaust clamp which was now rattling around the exhaust. The rattling / vibrating was making quite a bit of noise …

I have a 93 SWB TT but it doesnt have cruise control like my other's had. Can i fit the parts nessesary to give me cruise? James

Hi all, i have bought 3 gauges to fit in the panel Luke supplies from Z Centre:biggrin: air fuel ratio, boost and oil pressure (all electrical type). Can i pick up all the connections i need from the ECU which would be easier or to i need to link under bonnet? If ECU has anyone got a diagram/colour or number guide or if under bonnet same applies.. cheers James

Is this Eliza's old plate?-on the 'bay!:ninja:

hi folks, looking to get a compression guage, any recomendations ?

Got a hold of conzult and just wanted a knowing member to check out these readings and see if they make sense and if anything needs to be adjusted. I'm still thinking i've got some sort of leak down the passengers side of the engine; i've checked and carefully listened but cannot pinpoint it; seems to be down the back end of the right side of the balance bar - small hissing noise. Anyways heres the pics of conzult.

just to proof that your exbaby is NOT neglected ]] more pics will follow ..

I was just driving off to egham with the other half on Clarence Road in fleet and there was a chap with i'm assuming his other half on the corner then again on the M3 you went flying past in the outside lane. I was the chap in the silver mondeo estate staring at you trying to work out if i knew the car or the driver :D

I am having a problem with my gearbox. i have just put a new box in as there was a really loud noise at low revs. it was like something was biting away at the gear box. After renewing the gear box the problem still remains...... I have also just replaced the clutch and bearings. Can anyone please help????????? has anyone had the same problem???? Many thanks