General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Afternoon, Can anyone help with where these front bumper brackets go. I've an aftermarket Stillen bumper so do I need them all? The first ones seem to have been cut at some point which makes me think it might be something to do with having a Stillen bumper fitted. I've got a set off a breaker so you can see what they look like complete

Hi - I have removed my HICAS completely - should I remove the HICAS ECU in the passenger footwell as well? Is it just a case of unplugging - discarding - or are there any little resistors to solder in - or Main ECU 'modifications' required to keep it happy? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Hi Need to change timing belt and pulleys etc. Car is 1993 JDM NA. Is it hydraulic or standard tensioner on these? Rob

hi peeps, looking for some help on adjusting my idle as its a tad high, my tps is bang on set at 0.48v and i know where the idle adjustment screw is but what is the exact idle supposed to be and is there any particular sequence of adjustment. cheers davie

Hi guys, As the title says, I want to buy a 300ZX but I don't know how much I should be paying for one, or what to look out for. I have found one to look at... It's an import on a K plate, has done 80k, and he tells me that it's a short wheel base model, twin turbo with a chip so it (apperently) runs 380ish bhp. Other than that, its boggo standard. How much should I be paying for this car? This model also has the removable roof. Do these leak? Also what does 'slicktop' mean? Any help would be appriciated.... Cheers, Maz

Anyone know the weight of a manual gearbox

was just going down the dual carriage way poodling along as i do (in the zed), noticed a bus learner parked in the inside lane so indicated and moved over, well some :xxx: twat in a BM thought it'd be a good idea to sit on my ass haha not for long sucker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by the time i got to the end of the dual carrigeway my hands were shaking, shit that car is fast!!!! :bow:

Not happy, as my car failed the mot and not on anything structural or important. In the past 2 years mot's it has passed with flying colours with no cats. This year, different mot station, as the one i used before have closed down, they failed it on emissions due to no cats. Unfortunately it states on the logbook, first reg date 2004 (obviously when it was first registered in this country) The reg plate on the car is a K so 93' ish. I checked all the usual places, and the dates come back as 1990. So pre 92 doesnt need a cat test, however, trying to prove this to the tester is proving difficult What can i produce to prove beyond any reasonable dou…

My wheels have a really large offset or is it small offset Anyway they stick out the arches. Is it possible to change this offset so they don't stick out so far? This will involve cutting the metal centre down on the inside of the wheel. These were expensive made to order 3 piece wheels, is this a good idea even if it is possible? Obviously i wouldnt attempt myself and would take to a specialist but where could i take them?

My sisters are buying me a track day at Oulton Park for my crimbo prezzie :D So i need a helmet. I may aswell buy one as if i like the whole tracking experience i'd like to do it more often and also i'm guessing i'm gonna need one for the Nurburgring in the summer time. Only want summit cheap, can you get em for like £30? Recommendations please, with links if possible :) Taa, Isaac :cool:

I'm sure everyone has either seen these on ConceptZ or eBay but has anyone bought any ? They seem truly great value ! I think Nend mentioned a while back that he was getting some - if you see this did you get them ? If so what impressions ? Mark

...spotted by a work mate.

Spotted a black z with a big rear spoiler & blacked out lights parked up next to the milton interchange this morning, there was a copper sniffing around it! Anyone from here? Hope the z was ok!

Hi all, Im trying to set-up the programming for my new dash display! Can anyone tell me the following ratios for a standard Jap TT gearbox? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Also for the TT diff Thanks Dan

As anyone got any advice on the best AFR wide band guage to buy? Ive been looking at the AEM below any thoughts?? http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=67 Cheers Dan

I am thinking about getting a set of these in white, the price here seems really good for these work wheels. Firstly what size 19s do I need with a big brake stoptech kit?. Also has anyone dealt with this company before? and how much import duty do you think I would have to pay?. http://www.neweraparts.com/Default.aspx?tabid=68&CategoryID=180&List=0&Level=a&ProductID=411&Language=en-GB Was quoted £2850 plus Vat over here so about £3250 plus shipping buying in the uk.

Nothing too exciting here, a usual run of the mill leaking fuel tank in for change, you can clearly see the leak is in the all to common place under the corroded support strap. What though I wondered was your thoughts on the exhaust? its one of those made to measure one`s that are very popular these days and provided they are done well are ok if a little expensive. However this one has had the two rear silencer box brackets bolted directly to the fuel tank? it is one of those moments where you look at something and say no that`s not right :( but, well I dunno really its secure, insulated and not really a very heavy silencer, BUT again it just feels wrong, what…

just like to say a massive, massive, massive thanks to jimmer for rebuilding my heap of rubbish engine that blew up on me:cry:, and now is like a ferrari in comparison to what it was before:dance::D.(195bhp would you believe:x:) i would recommend him to anyone with a zed or looking at getting one. its very very rare to find someone who puts so much effort, time and care into his work. iam now the happiest zed owner :D:D jim you are a top fella mate:bow:, no doubt i will be seeing you again soon for my next hike in power :D i will be in touch

has anyone ever heard of a timing belt pulley breaking on a tt i didnt fit them with the rebuild , is it a must

Hi everyone! I`ve bought a 300zx from WRC sales for £7999. Couple of miles later (around 200) the engine failed. When I`ve told them about the problem they did not want to hear about it. They said that I have signed a disclaimer. Anyway, after 8 months and £7600 later my car is back on road. Yes £7600 for an engine replacement and coz my broken engine was modified I had to swap the important bits to my other engine wich is on the car now. I still can`t drive the car to it`s full performance coz the engine management isn`t set up. I have to go at dyno. Does anyone knows a good dyno around east London? Cheers

I have just fitted a new belt with the rebuild the pulleys seemed fine with no play and they seem robust should i change them ?? any help i would be grateful

hi. can someone recomend a good dyno testing garage? after 8 months in the garage i am back on the road but still need to set up the engime management and suspensions. cheers!

Ive had a quick search but not really found any good ideas on how to fix this. Whats the best way to unblock the water drain holes on the targas. cheers Craig:bow:

:confused:MY TT SEEMS TO BE CONVERTED FROM AN AUTO TO A MANUAL , AND WHEN I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE CLUTCH SAY HALF WAY DOWN AND IF I REV THE CAR THE PEDAL MOVES UP AND DOWN , I NOTICED THEIR IS A SERVO ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL COULD THAT BE ABOUT TO PACK UP:confused:

Want to know what aero wipers have the lowest profile, most of them look ok but on the section where it joins the arm they can be somewhat bulky! So who has the sleekest wipers?:hyper: