General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I need to replace my alternator and starter motor as they have both started to play up. Gonzo12c has both for sale in the for sale thread but they are from an Auto. My Question is, will they both fit and work with my UK manual? This is what he said when i asked, but i just want to double check before i part with my money :p Any help would be much appreciated :)

Morning all, looking for some more help !, i decided to replace the standard gauges in my jap spec 93 300 ZX TT, i bought a new set from a later model which are a lovely silver white colour on the face, when comparing the two units whilst they are similar save for the following , the new type unit has slightly different connections on the back, nor does it have two sockets either side of the binnacle like ears, physically they are the same size, can i simply insert the new clocks into the old panel, will they still work correctly etc

What are the differences as i cant tell with them next to each other left one is supposed to be auto

Morning all, looking for some more help !, i decided to replace the standard gauges in my jap spec 93 300 ZX TT, i bought a new set from a later model which are a lovely silver white coulour on the face, when comparing the two units whilst they are similar the new type unit has slightly different connections on the back, nor does it have two sockets either side of the binnacle like ears, physically they are the same size, can i simply insert the new clocks into the old panel, will they still work correctly etc

anybody have phils number? i need it to send his parcel out. if you do please pm me regards gaz

I've seen this company who offer grounding kits for loads of different cars (including Z32's) and wondered if anyone has experimented with improving their vehicle earthing? I know in the electronics world, earthing components correctly has a massive impact on the overall performance of the circuits and I am interested to know if anyone has tried this on their Zed and if there was any significant difference? The link is http://www.groundingkits.co.uk/ After reading the blurb, click on "products" and scroll down to see the link for the Z32 kit...

HI!, I have a friend that has been put off the engine of the car, and now, he want to buy new turbs. Now he want run with stock injectors, with decat pipes, apexi intake, bigger radiator.... It is possible run with GT525 boosting around 0,6-0,7 bar with stock injectors and chipped ECU? What do you think? I need helP!!!!!!:tank:

Just when you thought I would be off....... I'm back, I'm pleased to say I am Zed'd again, thanks to pmf300zx, we have agreed a deal on a 92 auto TT :hyper::hyper: So will do some basics to get a MOT and her back on the road, a few suitable mods and cosmetic work. That'll tide me over into next spring/summer while I hatch my plan....... Watch this space, another BIG power one again me thinks :devil2::devil2:

just bought a pair of 70mm smleds as im going 99 spec and dont want fog/side lights they are a little on the ugly side though and having second thoughts. i know some will think they are naff but i thing they will be good if evecuted well i was thinking i will either make my own from some clear rod or perhaps just put some clear rod infront of the ring (bent into a ring of course.) also do i need resistors or as i suspect are they built in. i need these to look spot on as my car is all about the detail. on a side note has anyone ever thought about using projectors for the main beams and can you get main beam hid kits?

Passed my Mot today, not strictly me but my Zed did. Only problem was lack of foglight, but a quick solution was found and straight through she went. So pleased I went out and bought GT5 and I don't even like computer games. Busily crashing an F40 as I write this :cool3::walkman::gun_bandana:

Basically i've manage to fill my engine with dirty water, filling piston 1,3 and five and flooding one side of the engine. But because i wasnt near my house but then knew i had to act quickly before the rusting started, so used what i had which ended up to be diesel mixed with oil, so i used this to free my engine and now its running fine with no noises! (lucky me) but the problem is i was on my way to the MOT center, so now have no tax or MOT but have smoke coming from the exhasts, from the diesel and oil sitting in them! How do i get it out as dont think it will pass its omissions test like this!!

Yesterday Jimmer got my car running...:tongue_smilie: started straight up and purrrrred into life. Few bits left to do like a gearbox leak MOT and some bits on the suspension then all the mechanical stuff is done. What is also remarkable is that was with John Dixons Emerald fitting done without the car running. John and Jimmer are going to do the final Emeraldl adjustments soon, sort the traction control out, full throttle gear changes, and the NOS then this little baby will finally be tearing the rubber up :shifty: at long long last. The NOS is going to come on at low revs so their will be less than no lag. I cant wait to get this baby on the dyno! Word…

Hi folks i know there is loads of threads on manual conversions but i just wanted to make sure that i have everything needed and off the car prop manual ecu clutch and flywheel with bolts gearbox with gearshift mech and gear knob 10 x bell housing bolts 6 x gearbox mount bolts spacer plate interior piece starter motor Is there anything that i have forget and also is everything needed there like the bell housing bolts and gearbox mount bolts? Id like to keep as much as possible if i do not need to sell it with the manual conversion. Cheers Marty

Well, after the small indent i managed to get after a date with a central reservation barrier that didn't work out too well, and then sorting out the water leak, went and bought a 50 pioneer plasma last night off of ebay, the guy was quite nice and let me go pick it up, even though it was in Thetford, some 79 miles away. Anyway, was a nice drive. loved every minute of it. didn't push it at all, she held her temp, no strange incidents with the rear end or the sudden rev's, in fact she was that nice to drive i didn't want to get out once i had got to the guys house. anyway, lowered the back seats, and slotted the 50" in, just laid it on top of a quilt i took with me, …

SO a few people have done V8 conversions.. I've seen an american zed with a Supra JZ1 turbo lump in it.. What else has people stuck under the zed's bonnet? Anyone ever done a RB conversion? (RB25, RB26 etc) Whats the smallest engine ever put in a Zed? CHeers

Wondering if any one has found a good supplier for repair panels and if they can vouch for fit and quality. Ill be replacing n/s sill and possibly a section of rear arch. Or will i be better off using a donar car?

I have a 91 import zx and it has TWEED SEATS!! anyway I would love to replace them at somepoint with leather but I don't have the money at the moment. I was just wondering what i could do to reapair the seat for the time being. Its a blue grey tweed seat and the rip is where they normally go on the right hand side of the drivers bolster. Everytime I get in and out of the car foam from the seat just flakes of onto the floor and its really annoying and looks rubbish, so what can i do? cheers people :rockon:

As above, got out the car after a short steady drive and whilst walking away noticed exhaust smoking a little. Not noticed it before, could it just be the cold weather? Going for it's mot today, and then got to book it in with Mark as it's over fueling, is this another connected reason perhaps? Any advice/opinions welcome. Thanks.

Another call to arms folks... if anyone is about this Sunday and gets bored with sitting on the sofa watching Eastenders reruns, we will be working on my car in Ascot trying desperately to get the manual conversion done as soon as possible. This week i think i will be making some nice authentic Chinese food for anyone who is kind enough to lend a hand - poping down the chinese supermarket tomorrow to get some supplies..... or if that fails i will just have to think of something else to cook equally tastey. Thanks guys, and thanks again to those who have already helped us out so far.

It turns over and there's deffinatly fuel getting to it, it was fine yesterday, only thing I did was top up with antifreeze, could it have something to do with my lack of an egr valve? I mean I was trying for ages and it didn't even try to fire up???

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I don't know if anyone can help me at all basically I have just got my car running and it has just started juddering if I put my foot on the accelerator it revs then dies then revs again in short bursts there is also alot of noise coming from the coil packs and I don't know what is going on please can someone help at all cheers

I am just ordering some snow chains for my wifes 4x4 they are 22 inch wheels but need the width If the tyres are 285 35 r 22 what is the width?

I have just had the Hicas warning lamp appear on my 1990 uk tt manual i think i have a leak on the steering system as found red colour oil puddle under the car! has anybody got advice on common sights of leaks or indeed suffered the same problem? cheers