General Discussions - 300ZX Related

just conencted my boost solenoids up, and went for a blast (car pulling reall well!) all of a sudden pop/bang! like a bee*R overfueling sound. car started after it, bogging out. now doesnt start. ECU shows error code 12, which is the AFM? now this is the first time ive driven the car in boost since ive had the AFM. it was a little boggy when i had it, and the mesh was a bit crap, so cleaned the mesh, and sprayd WD40 onit. think ive bought a shit AFM? the car will not start now tho?? shal i unplug it?

what is the correct gear for a power run on a dyno please. now i thought it supposed to be 4 as thats the closest 1:1 ratio but most of the sheets state 3rd gear run. now with modern dynos i assume it doesnt matter as it calculate the loss through the drivetrain on the deceleration stage? im sooooo confused as i have been comparing dyno printouts on some cars and there are some interesting findings

Hello Everyone. I'm Dan from Bristol. I've just aquired a 300ZX TT. (Auto if that makes any difference?) I've been reliably informed that it needs a new nearside Turbo. Where can I go? What should I do? Who can I trust? How much should I pay? I have a very very good mechanic, so mail order parts are an option. I am wanting standard bits, I will only consider modified if they are cheaper. Thanks very much, hope to speak to a few of you soon! :D

Hi I got a Z32 1997 fairlady, and someone has put Recaro seats in. I want to take them out and replace with 300ZX seats. I can get hold of some seats from a 1990 300ZX which is the Z31 Cos mine is a Z32 does anyone know whether the older seat will fit the Z32 easily??

just bought a set of 18'' wheels of a skyline, the same ones that 8ace has in the cars for sale section, they fit perfectly but the car feels unsteady and seems to be pulling me all over the road, i had to use my original wheels nuts might this be the problem? the car was driving perfectly before i put them on. thanks.

I'm looking to see who's used which make or to find the best bearings, as i'm not sure which is the best option for the vg30dett, ACL look a good bearing with good reputation, but they only use one grade, Nissan use graded which need to be matched with plastisize (more acurate me thinks) Z1 use a different profile and machine the crank to use different bearings,,,too expensive what is the mostly recommended performance bearing used ???? rich

Quick one on changing from series 1 to series 2 PTU i understand that you need the harness for the series 2 but is it just a case of cutting the series one harness off and crimping the series 2 harness in? Marty

I cant make my mind up on them, I think I love them but not sure. I doubt he would send them to the UK though :blink: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ltd-Edition-JDM-Work-LS406-19-wheels-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ200432522818QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2eaab59642

Hi,i have recently inherited a 1994 300zx and i have decided to keep it as it is such a great car.The only problem is my owners manual is in japanese.Could you tell me what the rocker switch is just in front of the auto gear box marked A/T Power.When you depress it it comes on HOLD or POWER.Can anyone tell me what this does.Does anyone know where i can get a manual in english.Many thanks gdm

The paint job on my recently sprayed spoiler has cracked with the freezing weather leaving a mess at both ends of the spoiler. I have stripped the paint back with wet and dry and this has taken off the black paint leaving a sort of white primer, funnily enough there is no primer where the paint had lifted. I intend to take off the primer with more rubbing down and then treat the rubber with some sort of silicone treatment. Has anyone used such a method and what to use to seal the edges of the spoiler which have lifted. I appreciate that I could replace it with the f/glass unit but the original seems ok.

I have a SS exhaust system on my shorty but want to change the back boxes to suit the bodykit and look im after, its a 4 exit exhaust and im looking for single 3-4" exits each side. would you change the whole exhaust system (probably very hard to find) or just change the back boxes??? Cheers Craig

hello some of you may remember me from a while ago i still own my zed but gave up on here and got a s14a instead that i have been using for a while :) but after being in a car chrash on the 23rd i think its time that i sold the s14a and also break my 300 the only problem is that i dunno if its worth joining again and putting up a breaking thread as there might not be anybody interested in bits from my car so is there anybody interested if so then i will pay to join again and put up a thread hope everybody is well :)

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Hiya All Just been give some of the heat rap tap stuff. As my engine is out is it worth using it anywhere.. or is it not worth the bother.

Anyway near South Wales that offers suspension tuning, really need to get mine set up properly. I know there is a place near Zedworld but was hoping there was somewhere closer?

http://www.knightdalez.com/300zx-hesitation/ Thanks to Damo j for putting this website up intresting video on spark plugs is it true NGK sparkplugs are the only plugs you should fit? I have them fitted but I know other members have different plugs with no issues, what do you think zedders?

Hi Guys, I've just taken my steering column off for measurement, the column should be approx 746mm according to the manual and the lower shaft approx 315mm (RHD). I just want to confirm I'm measuring it correctly before I go and order any replacement parts. I'm measuring from either end of the shaft to the centre of the connecting UJ pinion. Measuring this way I've found the lower shaft is correct for a LHD model (approx 280mm) and the column itself is about right at 745mm. Perhaps the manual has LHD/RHD confused? Is anyone able to confirm the correct lower shaft length for a Jap spec RHD model please? Thanks in advance. RobH

Can anyone tell me where these wires connect to please? The one with the rubber gromet was on the passenger side under the engine but can't see where it goes to? The other two I think were on the drivers arch in the engine bay, are these to do with the HICAS as one looks like it connects to this? Thanks, Ant

Just came back from The MOT station and I am happy with the result! :clap:

Hi all, the Z is in need of a good service and heater matrix, and some bits and pieces. I live in Slough, can any one recomend where to take it to have the work lovingly carried out. Cheers Kev

Hi there again, just want to know if it is possible to change alot of vacuum pipes and water pipes when i take out my gearbox for conversion? i wish to be able to replace turbo water feeds, all other water pipes (as much as possible) and heater matrix pipes. would i be able to do alot fo this when the autobox is out, or is it an engine out job? possible to atleast change of my splitting water pipes, what do you reckon? cheers gang :thumbup1:

Well, I am looking at getting my car ready for early march. I tend to take it off the road for the worst of the winter months. I want to replace all break hoses underneath, I live in Crawley, is there any member in my area who has the facilities to do this and let me help and learn a bit too. I know I can take it to a garage, but I'd love to be able to get down and dirty with my car too? Thanks

chaps i have steering judder when breaking :cursing: i have energy suspension tension arm bushes i would say about 7 years old now do these wear out? or possibly warpped disks im using 324mm brembos with std calipers i doubt there warped but never know any ideas anyone cheers :drool:

Just letting you peeps know my first manual voyage was superb!!! Fu***n HELL its quick!! what a difference the manual box makes, spun the rears in 3rd and I was taking it easy! Too excited to put the bonnet back on, so took her out for a gentle 15 mins,very worried waiting for something to fall off, then felt a bit more confident and give it some throttle and shes off like a rocket!! The prop is vibrating like a T**t at 50mph, but I noticed the centre rubber was goosed when putting it back, so i need a new rubber or prop or 1 piece prop!! So i`m really chuffed with myself as i have never attempted anything like this before, and with help from you guys it made it so much…

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