General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi People Just started ripping old suspension components off car to fit new components. i have the following to fit to the front :- Adjustable camber arms Adjustable Tension Rods Energy Suspension Master Kit Stillen Uprated anti-roll bars Adjustable link arms Tein Monoflex Suspension EDFC. In the picture below:- I have got the poly bush which fits where the yellow spot is. Can you get new improved rubber/ polyurathane parts? Can they be replaced? Is it worth doing? I have also got a set of 6 pot AP brakes to go on. What is the best way to remove the brake shield complete? Is it welded to the hub? I wondered if i cut through, wh…

Hi Guys, Been having probs with the steering feeling notchy so decided to try a replacement UJ. The old one was sloppy but I have another problem, please see the attached pics. The UJ only just hangs on the the bottom of the steering column when connected to the rack, the pinch bolt isn't really located over the flat area in the splines of the column, it's on the very end of the column. Surely this can't be right?? Perhaps something else has gone awry? I've attached some pics in case I'm not explaining myself very well... Any advice/input appreciated. Cheers RobH

Looking to purchase oil hose to go from the oil cooler to the engine. Does this have to be High pressure oil pipe? I'm just having trouble finding this. All I can find is the low pressure stuff. I'm probably just being stupid and looking in the wrong place. Thanks, Ant

Guys, The Lower plenum gaskets (x2) - when should these be changed???... a:/ Always after the lower plenum has been removed b:/ Every 60K or whenever the Lower Plenum is off, or whatever comes first. c:/ Gaskets are reusable - go for it - if they look ok. d:/ Stop whinging about the £90.00 and just change them! Your guidance appreciated - as ever. :alucard: :helpsmilie:

My heater Matrix imploded before xmas and thanks to Boldy he gave me the link to a good matrix and saved me over £200. Thanks very much fella, Joining this forum has to be the best £20 ive ever spent. Im gonna owe alot of drinks to peeps at JAE. All the best Craig

Hi just a random question ! ive got a leak in my hicas system and getting a lockout bar to replace at the rear, been doing hours and hours of looking for the best way to bypass the hicas, now a lot of people are saying join the hicas feed line back to the pas pot,now would it be okay for me to do the bypass to the pot and still drive my z , before i fit the awaiting lockout bar, just a thought!!!

here she waits all scorned and unloved..not seen tarmac since last november and waiting for spring to arrive then vrroooommmmmm:cool3:

Thanks to D2 i now have my Z back . Has new mot service and the speedo now works. Its was great to drive it again. And see how fast im going.

Just thought I would post a few pics of what I picked up recently from Jerrick owner of MeisterR recently, have to say that he knows what he's talking about and the items are very high quality. Can't wait to get them on hte car! Fully 16 way adjustable with pillow ball mount I have never dealt with Jerrick before but would certainly recommend him to any forum members for furhter info have a look at his site. http://www.meisterR.com ver competitive price to with a few deals to be had at the moment. If you can't see what you want suspension wise give him a call as he does the adjustable chamber arms & tension rods as well through his other com…

about 2 days ago my car ('91 NA Jap Spec) stalled when i was changing gear (from 3rd down to 2nd, but before i lifted my foot off the clutch the engine was dead). Sometimes the idle can be perfectly stable at around 800 revs but other times it really fluctuates and drops to 400 revs (when it drops below it stalls), there doesnt seem to be a pattern as to when it happens, eg hot vs cold engine etc. Also i have to accelerate really really gently as if i try to accelerate a decent amount (when joining onto a fast road) the car really loses performance and feels like driving a 1l corsa, you can really feel the resistance (almost as if the engine isnt getting enough fuel). …

Guys just fitting lots of new goodies to the car and was wondering if there is a right/wrong way to fit thes ( see pic below) or does it not matter? passenger side shown if it makes any difference Obviously I will make sure the locking screw are accessible and not like pic B once fitted lol So A or B cheers H.

Hi guys. So i've been offered a set of 17" 'superadvan'? wheels in exchange for my stock set + a few quid. The seller claims they fit'straight on' + are the same offset. As usual i'm not convinced, any one know for sure? :taz:

I've finaly got around to swapping my stock exhaust for the Fujitsubo Giken one I had lying around. I knew the stock one was on its way out, but only now have I realised the extent of it. One side had rusted all the way through so that the backbox wasnt even joined to anything.. :| Anyway I'm fitting downpipes in the process, and am having a bit of trouble getting to the two bolts on the top of the stock turbo elbows.. any advice on how to get at these would be appreciated. I could imagine that on an auto it is easier as you could reach down from the top of the engine bay, but on the manual the clutch cylinder is in the way... Secondly the new exhaust system …

Some days I hate my job, when a zed owner puts their trust in you to advise on a problem been the messenger of bad news can suck! So as the photo's show the guy had an apparent small interaction with a lorry tyre or section of (we think) on the motorway. The first impact marks look innocent enough as the front bumper edge looks only grazed, however as the wheel hopped over the debris it whipped it up violently into the sill and door leaving huge dent area and lots of rubber marking. Closer inspection shows the wing had been displaced too, but and importantly it had not been hit directly, despite a dent in the wing this is more of a stress mark than an impact …

cant decide if its nice or not, does anyone have any pics of one fitted?

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Hi all !! I am a newbie and a Nissan 300 zx twin turbo owner. I recently had my top end rebuilt and had new bigger hybrid turbos fitted, after a while I started getting a mild knocking sound, which turned louder , its sounds like two hammers knocking together and resulted in a lose of power. I have verbally rang an nissan expertise gargage and they have said its the bottom end. The expertise gargae i used to do the rebuild on top end have said the same, but i am really annoyed at the money spent on the rebuild of top end and their expertise why they never suggested any thing abt the botton end when i had the top end rebuilt??? Can I have ur views on this??…

I`ve noticed today (I rarely use it)that when I switch on rear wiper it is very slow to get moving .Is that a fault with the relay or the wiper motor. Cheers

I've heard lots about you from .. well everybody! Seems as though you are the man in the know with ecu chipping. Hope this is within forum rules but could you please email me about your services? Im looking to have my ECU chipped so I can run 15psi on an otherwise stock-ish engine (intake exhaust the usual entry level crap). But I'd like to ideally post my ecu down and have it soldered in as I'm crap with a soldering iron! I've emailed the few companies in the uk that I can find and nobody gets back to me. My email is dlongmu@hotmail.com Many thanks! David

So i had my new zed out for the first time today, had the brakes sorted and fixed the headlight beam alignment. Nipped to a local supermarket and wondered to the back of the carpark to hide from usual people that like to dent doors... And would you adam and F'in believe it i spotted this, a Yellow UK TT Manual with a black 99 spec spoiler on a H plate parked at the bottom of the carpark. Didnt look too bad but im not a fan of the chrome v6 and tt badges :s and also GTR power??!

Just wondering if anyone can tell me the size of pipe i need for replacing the existing copper brake pipes? Also, where will i get the correct flaring tool for making the ends?

i was thinking of retrimming my new zed, once i get it going. does anyone have any pics of a red alcantara interior

Just wanted to say a big thanks to the Zedworld guys for transforming my Zed, she now feels like a new car with the new suspension parts and full service. I can't recommend these guys enough for quality of service and sound advice. Looking forward to my next visit. Cheers

Hi, I phoned Nissan Crosby (Liverpool) to order my bushing for the gearbox this morning and have to say they were VERY helpful!! They didnt have one in stock so i had to go to Wallasey to collect,but for your information the part number has changed; from 32202-b9500 to 32202-7F401 The new part fitted perfect and meant i could carry on with my conversion. The new bushing cost me £5.01 Regards Daz.

right i have been trying to help someone with his z which stopped starting a while back now it turns over fine. he has replaced fuel pump cleaned alot of the connectors now i went over there today to have a look firstly there is a code 21 which is ignition system circuit. Malfunction Caused By:The ignition signal in the primary circuit is not entered during engine cranking or running. check :Harness and connector Power Transistor Unit now i tried my series 2 ptu on his car reset the ecu which i thought was long enough (10 mins) and tried again. it still gives a code 21 we did eventially manage to get a little cough out of th…