General Discussions - 300ZX Related

its a thought that keeps poping into my head, amougst the things i want to get done is an manual conversion. I think it will really give the car a funner edge and better driving experince. Im aware that zed world offer it as a service for a cost and taht is possibly an option, but whats the price difference doing it yourself? Ive done plently of clutch replacements so im not to bothered about the nuts and bolts of it. just the electrical side of it. im assuming i would need: manual gearbox manual gear selector flywheel uprated clutch(standard is crap?) clutch and brake pedal manual master cyldner? what else would i need and how much would should i expe…

I want to get some cream alcantara in material form so i can do some covering with it. anyone know where to get it? I've done a google search but just comes up with forums about people discussing it.

Ok here is a fun one for you, customer removed his own gearbox when rebuilding his engine, was surprised to find the damage you can see in the pics, so he replaced the front gearbox section ( the new silver bit) when unfortunately the box was removed again ( another issue) he was disappointed to find the damage had occurred again, so hence we ended up with the task of finding the cause and the cure, so ok guys get guessing. Will add more details / clues as we go on. Jeff TT

Recently had my fronts replaced and now time to get my rears done. I'm having Falken 452 all round. Had them on a previous car and really rate them. However, just wondering how you guys are finding prices at the moment? been quoted £120 each for 265/35/18. Is this good? Thanks for any input. :yinyang:

Has anyone ever taken their Z out onto a track? Toying with the idea of buying a trackday car but dollars not stretching to a dedicated track toy so wondered if I could take the Z instead? Just wondered if anyone had taken a Z onto the track - how do you find it? Are greasy/damp tracks a worry with rwd?

C'mon everyone, put up your most fave fave pic of your zeds, past and present. So many cars on here I haven't seen that I'd like to I'll start - nothing you ain't all seen before but Zedward is still the most handsome Zed ;) Lush! Ps - please not let this be another why are you selling up sesh! Have said loads I need a practical, cheaper to run RELIABLE daily driver so I can be a student nursey soon. And I am a mummy - not good with SWB!

Gear selection problems can be caused by many issues but one that seems to rear its head occasionally is pivot ball failure. For many years now up-rated ones have been available and usually come part of upgrade kits, we always advise fitting these as part of any change upgrade or standard as its not worth the hassle later. So here is a classic pivot ball failure with a little twist in the tail, the ball head breaks away but is often kept in place by the retaining clip, as a result the breakage can go unnoticed for a while however every time the clutch is depress the ball head is mashed in to the remaining pivot shaft until the lever arm slips sideways. In this case …

my zx was imported in 2005,is it jap restricted,if so how do i de-restrict it?

Hi ..people are probably getting used to seeing my probs on this section of the club..sorry! lol I just wonderd how i go about changing the gearbox fluid on my car.. its an early model ..registerd on a 1989 (G) and is a non turbo. think is the fairlady. I heard there is no drain hole on these? its a matter on removing the sump and letting the fluid out? Am i right ? looking at doing this tomorrow so any replies like i said before are much appreicated..thanks everyone for your time!..have a nice evening Matt

Just a quick one. I want to change all the oil in my car. What amounts do i need? Engine oil Gearbox oil Diff oil. Cheers

Hi Guys, would anyone use Quinton Hazell parts on there zed, ie, cam belt, water pump ect? Just that I`ve never heard of them? and I`ve always used Nissan parts. Thanks.

hi guys,what rpm are the turbos set to kick in?

My aftermarket Stack Boost Gauge does not rest at zero, it is under at approx 1.5 out :thumbdown: I also know it's 'out' as my EBC records the peak and is always a higher reading than what my eyes see on the gauge :pinch: It is this gauge http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p13905/STACK-BOOST-PRESSURE-GAUGE--30-TO-+30PSI/product_info.html As the thread title hints - how can I get it or adjust so it sits at zero. Thank you. :helpsmilie:

oki now the car was smoking on the right side badly and the car was running with out missing a beat beautifull and ive checked compression it was good both side reading the same cant remember it few days back now today i got the turbo out the exhaust manifold also has oil in it :S right hand side...

I read on these pages that somebody had what sounded like the exhaust blowing, one reply stated that the AIV as a cannister and this fills up, the noise could be coming from here which is somewhere near the wings on each side? Does this cannister need emptying is another question I have? Mine as been 'blowing' for about 6 weeks now, it just started one day and as not got any worse, not really causing me any bother. I have been under the car with it running and is near on impossible to locate where this noise is coming from, the exhaust is perfect by the way, it was suggested it could be from the manifold? :surrender: Now, lunchtime today, started perfect from …

How would these fit? front's offset 33 8j, rear's 38 offset 9j. all so what size tyres could i get on these?

Not looking like a decent set of 2nd handers around. had my existing 450cc injectors flow tested and wasn't happy {ignore my rides section... was told I had 740's by seller, but just wasn't the case}. if i don't find a good used set Tuesday, I am going to bite the bullet and buy a set of new ones. Any suggestions on where, why and for how much I should and probably will be looking at? I've got a pre '94 car.... so I may have to buy a rail also... depending on which way I go. I prefer 650cc's. am being pushed to get 740's,, but would look at 550's Regardless of cost, I'm going to have to order some by tuesday... so any advice, insight is much …

what stuff is there on my z that i dont need i all ready no about the AIV. EGR. Rear Steer.i just want to make it more simple. Like me! Lol

In the 3 years iv owned this car (na and tt) it's always had a crap battary. Ie it would be randomly flat if I left it over night and would leak from the top after a long drive. So I replaced it after the tt conversion, the exact same thing is happening again it's only been in for a few months and it's flat again not holding charge and it's leaking from the top... Assuming iv not accidentaly bought another duff battary that just happened to have the same problem I'm assuming there is some sort of voltage regulator? I get the feeling it's over charging? Is it a case of new alternater? Or new regulater? Because obvioulsy iv had the same battary fault with two diff…

Hi Im having really trouble with my 300zx..only brought it 2 weeks ago..firstly gearbox has decided to play up.. im now having another prob... i had it running for a few mins ats its not been used for a day or two and its not misfiring..it ticksover ok but is still missing. ..this misfire just randomly started and not sure why?? The car is very low on fuel could this be anything to do with it? Matt

Hi all, just a quick question, but where can you get a decatted zx mot'd (in north west)? Cheers

Mite sound a bit daft but ive just had a look round my engine bay and Ive not got an air filter ive took the panel of between the lights and ive just got 2 oval pipes 1 each side and a black sensor looking thing in the middle but nothing connected. Can any1 tell me where the filter goes and if it could have done any damage .

i spoke to our good old Jeff yesterday, he sent some pics of the car , in the body shop...its getting there now ....when its all done and back to life i will post up the pics..finally getting some enthusiasm to carry on with the project now ...lost all heart a year or so ago ..but now im hyper again :0 :0 watch this space

Turbo Wastegates Im looking at upgrading my hybrid turbo wastegates, Is their any point will it make much difference??? is so can universal ones like these be used http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/38MM-V-BAND-UNIVERSAL-WASTEGATE-TOYOTA-MR2-GTST-300ZX-/310250954180?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483c65ddc4 or can anyone recommend a good set? thanks Craig

i need some new front tyres for the z. ive done some home work and it seems that bridgestone potenza so2's are are good bet, but they are really hard to get hold of. Any others suggesstions would be much appriciated.