General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Which make are generally recommended? Are the more expensive makes worth splashing out on, and do they chuck out less dust?

Hi I remember stumbling across a thread that had the breakdown of members by location/car type/colour etc... and now i cant find it!! Can someone point ne in the right direction? Ric

Hi all, just to let you know the Zedworld team will be at JAE Wickstead Park this coming Saturday, hopefully be a good chance to put faces to names etc. and as per usual will have our trusty laptop for free ConZult checks anyone interested in that if you let me know here or by pm will give as many peeps a chance then, could be of interest as its a perfect chance to collate plenty of data on typical set up issues within the club. We will be distributing goody bags of which will give more details later but each one will be numbered and a raffle of sorts will be performed with 3 main workshop prize vouchers of £100, £50, and £25, and depending on the take up a few cons…

If I upgraded a my auto tt to 400hp. I mean, intake, ecu, cat-back, UD pulleys and re-map (and whatever else it takes to find the additional 120hp). Will the auto tt do the 0-60 any quicker? or is it about all round performance? or ? Can't find much that helps confirm what the results will be. Will the top end improve too? or, are these mods only going to remove turbo lag and improve overall responsiveness?? Would appreciate views from those who have done it... Many thanks, Alex

Can anyone recommend a good cat-back exhaust to install as part of an intake, ECU, UD pulley and re-map upgrade? I wanted to get the benefits out of the cat-back but don't want any significant noise over stock if I can help it. Any suggestions for what would work best in terms of a flow/noise balance? Many thanks, Alex

Hi all, What is the best adj fuel regulator to buy and model? Been looking at a few but none state for the 300zx? I also contacted a trade seller on ebay about a nismo jobbie but he couldnt give me an answer on what type i need. What type do i need or type do you have Cheers Dan

There seems to be a growing number of members in Sussex, ive tried to do a search in advanced, to search for just members by location ie. Sussex but there isnt an option to do this, how can i do it????

Firstly i had dett issues some 18 months ago, after by passing with a 1mohm resistor all was good. pulls like mad and is running 14psi with boost jets. However, whilst on route to Thorpe park today it started to feel lumpy at the top end of boost. It was quick, but not as much as before. Then i noticed it was running at safety boost only 7psi. A couple of days back i let it run a bit low trying to get to the petrol station. i checked the resistor and all is good, have re cleaned the throttle bodies and they are still very clean, after the day, i put some injector cleaner in with fuel. still running a bit pants, then all of a sudden it goes back to hitting 14psi, …

The z31 has been sitting for a couple of weeks until I get round to ordering a piece of pice of pipe with banjo bolt for the dif cooler but its tapped off just now anyway so I thought I'd give it a jump start and put some charge back in it with a short blast around...stopped at petrol station 30 mins later and steam started pi$$in out the bonnet, popped it and a steady flow of coolant spraying out the side of the engine...too gutted to inspect further, just drove home and dumped it

Cambelt inspection is a topic we come across often, but unfortunately access is limited to at best a top view by removing the right hand cover. Trouble is the belt is under tension and of course the underside of the belt is almost non viewable. Take a look at the two photo`s bearing in mind the belt is removed and so is not under tension so would actually look better if still fitted added to the restricted view when in place. The first picture showns both the top section and the underneath at the same time, this a luxury you do not have when its in place of course, either way its fair to say most viewers would concider leaving it well alone as in good order …

It's been a while since i last gave an update so I thought i'd say what's going on. Well last update was i was nearly sorted with the gauges well since then i've been finishing off the interior: Rough spray and a test fit: Wheels going back on, still need to add the 5mm spacers on the front to just knock them out but the ride height is spot on where i wanted it: Grinding out the custom steering column bracket to fit an original steering column. Just need to cut and lengthen the standard zed column by an inch to meet up with the lowered rack: Fitted the matching shocks and springs on the back:

Alternators often get a bad rep on Z buying guides without real reason really, yes they do fail on occassion but in the main its due to outside forces one of which is deep puddles and no undertrays! Take a look at the photo below this is the main cables that connects the loom to the alternator output, corrosion of the ring section can cause such a bad connection that a build up of heat leads to weekening of the cable cores and eventual damage to the output regulator. This is not the cause of every failure but one that seems to be on the increase. Unfortunatly due to the location of the alternator prevention of this is limited as the alternator needs removing to…

Adivice needed. I have a 95-96 engine can the injectors be changed without removing the plenum? :D

I currently have a triple pilar pod but the fitment is not that good can anybody who has one that fits perfectly let me know the make and post pic's if possible so I can compare. As you can see in the picture there is quite a gap between the pod and the widow, this is the same on the other side of the pod which is then letting in water as it does not push hard enough against the window seal. :smw:

Upon stripping the door handles off my JDM breaker today, I realised that the ring around the lock can be illuminated. Does anyone have these that work? Although the handles were fully intact there was no sign of any sort of lamp. Would it be easy installing bulbs there? :confused:

Ok, I am taking the Zed off the road for a bit, I want to do some bits to her and have a respray done for the new year. I intend to keep battery in to start her now and again though...is this a good idea any tips for looking after the o'l gal whilst she is not being driven please.....

had 10 z32's there today :D was a good meet and was nice to have a chat with everyone.

I have some bits i need from chrisd and i'm struggling to get there in the next week or so with work commitments. Happy to cover any costs :) If anyone can help it really would be appreciated ;) Many thanks Mike

My Z will be back going back down to Phil to fit my new gearbox and one piece prop and i have asked him to double check everything now i have done a few hundred miles in it. It is seriously overfuelling at present, due to running on a 740cc chip which doesnt fully support all the mods. It cost me a tank and a half of fuel to go 200 miles LOL! Anyway, it will be going from Phil's down to Thor racing for about a week to give them plenty of time to fit the AEM, Wideband UEGO, MAP sensor and Air Temp sensor. Is there anything that you guys recommend doing in preparation for getting it mapped so nothing is missed? Also, the spec is below. I have been wondering if i …

Having read up up bit on car audio forums this had to be done apparently. i was unconvinced until I actually fitted it to my doors this weekend. I got about 1.25 sq metres fitted to each door over a few layers inner and outer skins and the difference is unbelieveable. Even just closing the door on the car makes a huge sound difference. This is by far the best £40 I have ever spent on sound even changing from a £50 pair of speakers to a £250 pair didn't make as much difference. Also fitted the polyglass focal's too and it sounds stunning now. Tedious and a little mucky(bitumin based self adhesive) work but a BIG thumbs up for sound upgrade:cool:

As above, been offered a fully restored Triumph tr8 convertable 3.5, looked them up and they are dam ugly things, he says its worth £6000, would it be easyer to sell than the zed? Dont think I will sell my zed, just wondering.

As most of you will have seen my zed is up for sale, the question : Is it overpriced? is it underpriced? feedback mucho appreciated guys.

Not getting any interest in my ZED as a whole. Wondering if I should consider parting out. Any realistic estimates on what offers I'd get for Engine, Transmission? (w/out Tubs, Intercoolers, as I guess they would sell quicker, seperately? ) Engine: *Ran a little rich at one point which glazed the cylinder walls, so does leave a bit of blue in the rear-mirror under hard acceleration. But even with that, should still be worth a few bob considering dynos always come in at 480 - 550 bhp? Torque Developments International build. FARNDON Engineering -BILLET Crankshaft Fully Nitrided -Steel Connecting Rods Fully Machined JE RACING LOW COMP …

Just wondering, are they the same as on 350z

Hi folks!! Just sent a question away to a breaker to see if he has the full set of brakes discs calipers pads for a 350z hes breaking, these will fit the 300zx wont they? also................will the seats from the 350z fit into a 300? If so think i might go down that route depending on what price he comes back with.lol.