General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Not a lot i know, but its the longest run so far and it did not skip a beat. One problem was the bloody targa top leaking as it was the first time its been out in the rain and boy did it rain. Wet bum later, went to zed world for some targa blinds (and he had blue ones to match my spec :xxx:). Good old Jeff and Jamie also sorted my leak out so thanks guys you are true gents. Damien

**EDIT** Link removed The gods have spoken ;) Sorry bud removed the link as reg users are not allowed to advertise or sell goods. Mike

Hi all, Well some may remember a while back that I had an issue with my car failing the balance test, well I had a compression test done and that showed results of between 175 and 168. Now we swapped coil packs and plugs with no change although there was some corrosion on the plug and pack on cylinder 6 which is the one that is failing the test, this was cleaned but still have the problem. There is a slight misfire on on tick over which is pointing to a problem althought the car seems to pull fine with no hesitation. The misfire clears if I raise the fuel pressure by 7% in conzult but I couldn't tell you if this fixes the balance test issue as you can…

Hi,i'm french and i would like to buy a 300zx (my third 300zx) but a ukspec because the homologation is very easy in France when it's a ukspec. Could you tell me how many characters (numbers and letters) for a VIN Ukspec ,i think that it's 17 and 12 characters for a japan spec ? Could you confirm that ? Best regards José.

This may be obvious but where do i click to upload my profile pic? Maybe ive been stairing at the screen to long as i can't see haha. Cheers.

Hi guys, Reacently my Z has started to splutter even under low presure & maybe over fule? as it smells pritty strong. This is not always the case as sometimes it will run smoothly, any ideas? if i can't sort it myself i will be over to Zedworld. . . If! i can make it. It would be good to have a Haynes manual for the beast but this is the only car ive EVER had that they don't do one for!! dose anyone know why? AAARRRR!!! Did they simply ignore the fact that it was even built!?. . . I need to let off some steam!. . . One day i will know everything about the Z32 but for now, my frustration continues. Regards Matt

What fluid goes in the power steering resevoir? Is it standard dot 4, or summat special....? cheers

Hello. Not sure how many there is that hold it on but i bought a new throttle cover with no bolts, and my car doesnt have one on so dont have any old bolts to use. Just wondering if anybody has some spare bolts for securing it available? Cheers

right i have the middle pipes off the exhuast to take to work to de cat.. on sat afternoon will be hopefully fitting my HKS exhaust:dance: but its single sided so will see groover on monday get the japspeed one and see which i prefer.. which of the 2 will be the better exhaust?? and what is the small pipe that comes from the de cat and goes in the flexi pipe?? do i need to block this up..or just reconnect it does it make any difference?? will it effect the smoking on the turbos? cheers pete

I`m thinking of a rear bumper for my vert! anyone like this?

Was trying to track down quite a big boost leak today around the idle control valve area when a big gust of wind came out of no where, picked up my bonnet and flipped the fooker over the windscreen :( its bent the bonnet and cracked the scuttle trim :cry:

My tailgate spoiler is fubar, so i have a replacement on in grp/glass fibre??.. anyway, its a spoiler. Now i could just put it on and put the rear brake light back in, however , when i put my car PC in i have a rear view camera as well to install. problem is as always, where to put it, I was thinking of placing the camera in the middle of the brake light slot and have a brake light either side.. What do you think? Now just have to find a suitable brake light that fits. picture of camera (next to mouse for size reference) and a picture of the spoiler brake light slot So what do you think? Ric

Hi all, Whilst clearing out my garage I found a new, boxed radiator cap. On the box it's listed as a Denso (part number 022510-0580) and on the cap itself is a Nismo sticker with the rating 0.13Mpa (1.3kg/cm2). I've read some bad things about the Nismo cap on here; but this looks like a Denso with a Nismo sticker. Do you reckon it's safe to fit or should I bin it? Thanks, Richard:cool:

The only thing that's never worked in my Z in the 4+ years I've had it is the illuminated ignition surround. Just never got round to replacing the bulb, or sorting the connection out. Low and behold, went for a ride in the Z and hey presto! It mysteriously works!

i live in Hereford (Herefordshire) do eney of you now of a good window tinting CO in a 50-70 mile radios. thanks.

Hey Guys, After waiting 3 years to get my zed back, It's finally arrived so i'm now paid up again. I want to start doing a few modifications... Japspeed exhaust and downpipes maybe?? Anyone got any sound clips of it?? Thanks in advance Richie

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C110085/ Now i know its non turbo, but what do you think. Come on and stay a Zed owner.

Hi ya Right i am fitting new zorst to my car hopefully on sat.. i still have the cats on mine What is involved in gutting the cats? how do you do it ? whats the easiest method? cheers also one to my turbo seals is well on the way out and on puff when been stationary for about 5 mins its being changed end of the month.. but if i gut my cat this weekend how much worse will the smoke get?? cheers

Hi all, just checked the injectors on my vehicle and while messing about i seen that the throttle bodies dont seem to open all the way. looks like 95% fully open? i took some pics of them closed and open, is this the way they should be or can i open them some more? if so how would i do that?? Closed Fully Open Regards Andy

hi guys, just today for no reason as far as i can see the passenger electric window has stopped working?? the window will not work from the switch on the drivers door or the passenger door switch tho the drivers window works fine??? are the windows in different fuses or is this proberly the window motor has just decided to stop working?? dan

:hyper: Got my new Fibreglass Rear Diffuser through the post today! weighs around 1.5kgs and fits perfectly between the two 'blades' coming off my rear bumper. Is super smooth in black and is at an 7degree angle which is a good angle (read between 5-12degrees was best) and it completely covers the fuel tank and ends just before the Diff so fitting shouldnt take to long (although no time, no tools atm and no space) Couple of piccies A Quick Trial Fit obviously the Box wont be there on final fitment and it will be a tighter flush to the bumper Got my flat floor plan done and dusted i reckon so once this is on and funds are back up then will be buying a…

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nology-Silver-Spark-Plugs-Nissan-300ZX-300-ZX-ZXi-ZXT_W0QQitemZ310165177161QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4837490349&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 any body tried these?

any recommendations? Zcentre kits seem expensive but quality is no doubt good.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch1.auctions.yahoo.co.jp%2Fjp%2Fsearch%2Fauc%3Fp%3D300zx%26auccat%3D26318%26alocale%3D0jp%26acc%3Djp some nice zed parts on yahoo including a stillen front bumper :D

I can't seem to find these anywhere... Does anyone know of a place which stocks them... I know Z centre has; 99 spec front bumper 99 spec spoiler The rear bumper was +/- the same? 99 spec sides Any help appreciated! André.