General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Red L Reg 2 +2 300zx seen today around 6pm on Catterick rd, Catterick Garrison.

Thanks again for all the advice and support earlier in the week. Since then I have given it some thought, and after long discussions with Marc, I've decided I am going to sell my zed. Well, hypothetically speaking anyway! I have a figure in my head of what I would like for the car, and if I can get this figure, then the plan is to get myself a crappy micra or starlet but something decent enough to get me through uni and my placements and then put the balance aside to start looking for another zed - but this time a TT. As much as I LOVE my zed, and I really do, I have just got back from a drive out and she is just beaut, I know that I need to use my head and not my heart, …

steve really did do a great job, he really knows his stuff andis happy to explain what he is doing, really pleased with the results. here is his site http://fctuning.com/fctwp/ video: http://fctuning.com/fctwp/?p=766 HP vs TQ what i went to steve with an what i left with... Power @ the wheels vs Tractive Effort (how much thrust/grip the car develops on the rollers - nearly 1500 Ft Ibs) HP vs Air Fuel Ratio (average engine fuel mixtures picked up from both Banks of the V6) Hp vs Boost 1.2 dropping to 1bar (very normal with STOCK actuators) only way to cure this solidly is HKS 1.2 BAR actuators with Much STIFFER springs) but atleast this time BOOST i…

Juts been shopping at asda and just brought 10-40 Mobil S 5ltr for only £10 Lot of other oils on offer and 5ltr of wash and wax for 50p I was slapping my bum all the way home :lol:

Hi people, Ok, my 300 has been suffering from a non firing cylinder when cold, and lately not at all. I first put the problem down to my airfilter getting damp and upsetting the maf, but this was not the case. I investigated fully today and this is what i found..... Engine not running on no.2 cylinder (first cylinder on right as you look at engine), so i checked the readings on the coilpack connector and found to be the same as the rest, thus good electrical connection and signal. So i pulled the plug on no.2 and was in good condition and wet from fuel. So i checked the injectors with a screwdriver for the "clicking", was good on all 6 but, found no.2 was clicking …

Exactly as above i cant get the Abflug website to convert to english properly and they seem to be the only people to order the type 2 spoiler from. Marty

when i brake quite hard i get a strange noise that could only be described as a honk or a cat meow... weird, the car seems to brake very well and doesnt do it on normal braking. Has anyone had this before? when im stationary and i pump the pedal hard it sounds like im pumping up a tyre under the car at the rear?? thanks James

Received a few samples today of alcantara today which is what im going to be using on the interior. Just got to choose what shade to go for now on a black zed. Im thinking of going quite dark now to keep it subtle.

Hi All, Due to circumstances may need to reluctantly sell (too much month at the end of the money as they say!). Just wondered ,if it does come to it how much I could hopefully achieve.I know any cars only worth what someone wants to pay you for it but would be grateful for an approx realistic price. Quick description a UK TT Manual 1992 345bhp. Photos in "Little REDZED" ,if it does have to go he'll be gutted, believe me. All the best REDZED + Little REDZED.

Hey folks i have managed to get hold of a manual gearbox which i am going to overhaul as the bearings on it where starting to wear. Is there any helpful aids on the internet or any members that have rebuilt these gearboxes before. Not really gonna be a problem splitting it apart it would just be helpful to know whos brain to pick if i can across any problems. Cheers Marty

Right sold my car today to a guy that is going to tour europe in it with a load of other zeds mainly z31s. Turns out the rally is in support of a hospice or something. So my zed is going to raise money for a good cause and he is staying in contact with pics of the tour. Turns out the guy races a ferrari, gtst skyline to. Owns a 3000gt, collects classic jap cars. Seen the pics of some of his cars and wow. He really appreciate the condition of my car having seen lots of them. True petrol heads and nice guy, car has gone to a good home. I will miss this car and forum, made some good friends. On a plus i may be the proud owner TL1000R. Will upload pic if i get it.

hey everyone, my friend and i are looking at installing mini media center pc's into the front of our cars, the building of the pc etc will not be a problem, nor will sourcing the pc parts. but what we are a little unsure of is what input cards i would need in the pc to take the reading from the various guages, rev counter etc, and also what software is available for this sort of thing? also, i dont spose any of the readings can be taken from the ecu could they? please could someone suggest what cards, software and cables i would need to do this. cheers :-)

Not really a problem as such - just curious. I noticed on my skyline too, that when you pop the petrol cap off it draws air into the tank as if there is a pretty substantial vacuum. Now I'm guessing its either because the tank is so air-tight that its simply the fuel being pumped out that creates the vacuum and/or changes in temp and atmospheric pressure. But It did strike me as odd that its possible to create such a strong vacuum. I also realise that there's a system that collects the tank fumes and feeds them back into the system, but wasn't sure if it was this or the afore mentioned reasons. Do all nissans of this era do this? cheers

Gearbox conversion has come to a holt as my bolts form the auto are too small and skinny. i reckon they supplied the auto bolts with my conversion kit :( need 8 Flywheel bolts to connect flywheel to crankshaft. i think they have 14mm Heads for the spanner. in desperate need :( where can i get some?

Hi Guy,s. I need to remove my cruise control unit from the engine bay as i am fitting the rear engine bay skin. Do I need to blank anything off ,once its removed ? Cheerz Chris

Decided to try some of these wipers, £6 on ebay delivered for the pair. Bit more modern looking :)

will i need to take a vacuum pipe off when setting timing ?if so which one photos would help if so.

Had to have the Zed looked at by the local grease monkey as it's losing coolant. He says he's traced it to the metal pipe attached to the near side turbo. (circled in pic') He's said that it's corroded and that's what's causing the coolant loss. He reckons he could shorten it but is of the opinion that the rubber pipe would be too close to the turbo and subsequently too hot. Can this pipe be replaced? If so, can it be done 'in-situ'? Can Jeff sell me one? He's also said that that turbo is leaking oil externally. Can anyone comment on that? Any help/advice gratefully recieved. Thanks in advance!!

Is there a difference, and how can you tell if you have a jap or uk ecu ?

Ok - how many of you are using my avatar now?! Dont go changing it as I love seeing my car all over the forum!! :yes::biggrin: All post in here!!!!

just bought a Falcon EVO 4 car alarm and before looking for fitters i thought i would post and see if any of you would be up for the job. money involved of-course and i can bring the car to your place. thought i would try my luck before going ahead with quotes

Hi all, just something i have noticed after my blast out and quick fix tonight. Car is a TT SWB Manual 93. cats are still in place and a S/S aftermarket exhaust has been fitted, cat back. In place is a balance box where as both pipes go into the box and out. Both rear cans have no baffle left in and i ripped the last loose pieces out by hand after looking inside them (4" tail pipe). the drivers side exhaust is hot to touch and burbles nicely. The passenger side is cold to touch and with my hand and ear next to it is only producing a small amount. Is it possible the balance box baffles have also collopsed? James

my older 91 and 90 300zx climate controls had an ambient temp (outdoor) why has my 93 not got this? all are imports but the 93 is a SWB. cheers James

Are the throttle body allen bolts 6mm? I cant undo them with a little allen key, would this be ok http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6MM-HEXAGON-X-50MM-3-8-SQUARE-DRIVE-SOCKET-BIT-/300382279869?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment

while ive got a bit of spare time ive been going over the old girl swapping and changing bits and cleaning connecters etc . general tinkering before a planned long run . i,d like to check the operation of the electric back up fan / air con fan . is there a simple test process for this to check its working ok cheers