General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Well it had to happen sometime ! 5 years of trouble free running my second Z and the engine check light finally came on when i started her up. Fan kicked in straight away as well ???? I cant find the thread that shows me how to run a diagnostic check for fault codes. Can someone help please?

before and after

Need two of these, have you got any? let me know. Thanks James

Hi there i would just like to say thanks to 8ace for the sub boxes for my boot,got it all in at the weekend all wired up and working great,pics will follow.:hyper::smash::cool:

got 3 of them off no problem, but the 4th decided to round itself off and now i am stuck doh. cars looking really sad now too without its wheels or bodykit.

My Zed currently has a Pioneer Carrozzeria fitted, comprising 2 units: DEH-P500 (CD Player) KDS-P500 (Cassette) One of the 2 also seems to includes a pretty powerful amplifier. The unit is clearly at least 10 years old (or older), Japanese spec and was probably a very high end unit when fitted. I've been trying to figure out all of the features but am struggling and need to get hold of the user manual. I've looked everywhere on the net but no luck. Normally I would have just replaced it but as it seems to be a very high quality unit, I want to try and keep it if possible. Any ideas?

My car has coilovers fitted so looking at pics in my ride now wheels are on and camber correction kit at hand what would be a good(sensible) height for it? Would 30mm lowered be too much or cause problems etc speed bumps, rubbing or would 20mm down be ok?

My 1989 SWB import has always been a b.... to insure as far as the insurance companies were concerned...two heads, spawn of satan and not a UK car 1990 on, so not on their dropdowns so doesn't exist! And Adrian Flux was as bad! Two years ago I went through Endsleigh and got Norwich Union Fully Comp with £400 excesses @ £262.30 after a lot of aggro and talking to their new business manager directly. Last year they wanted to double it but settled @ £290 after argument. So, imagine my surprise when the renewal came through this morning @ £179.00 with £100 excesses... no brainer, accepted straightaway! Hope that gives someone hope! :hyper: Da…

Here is a picture of the drivers footwell fuse box in english. And also a link to run diagnosis on the ecu. Nice to see another Black TT Manual very close to me, as before if you need any bits let me know. Stu Ecu link - http://www.ttzd.com/tech/diagnostictech.html

Hello. Are these any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-Intercooler-Turbo-Hose-Kit-Fairlady-Z32-300ZX_W0QQitemZ320410549363QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a99f4fc73&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Just wondering how much they actually weigh. I've replaced my drivers door with the one from my S1. the series 2 door has a hefty lump of metal in it, which I'm assuming is side impact protection. The door minus all trim, glass, window reg and motor feels about the same weight as the S1 does fully loaded. So if you've got a S2 and want to save weight, change the doors for S1's.

I was most shocked to find myself following a blue 300zx through Lincoln tonight M***OFX... hope its someone on here but it never seems to be. :cry:

hi guys, iv just finished repairing my cooling system probs and iv filled the system up to check for leaks and all good! but.... is there a way in which i should be filling up the cooling system so to stop any air locks etc????? im guessing half fill it up, then continue filling with cap off and bleed screw off and while engine is started so to force air out, does this seem correct??? dan

I've just started work on getting it though an MOT, needs a bit of welding:( I am Looking to sell/swap to get a small diesel van. how much do you reacon I'll get for it? Its scruffy looking but the engine and manual gear box is spot on. How much would I get for it with/without an MOT? It has a red front bumper and the sills will be different colours. I can also replace other body panels to get rid of the dents but will be silver.

I bought an HID kit for my blue Zed...... ......I chose a 4300k set-up; I wanted function over appearance. The 4300k is more pure white than the blue of a 6000k kit. Now the OEM lights were not too bad but oh boy are the HIDs bright in comparison:bow: I took a couple of phone pics - now bring on the dark nights (not that I use the Z that much at night; but at least I can now):dance: Oh yes, and that thin metal strip inside the lower part of the front bumper - well I removed the surface rust you can see in the pics and coated it in black Hammerite;) Richard:cool:

So who,s gonna be the first to order this beauty ???????:rofl::rofl: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300-ZX-front-bumper-body-kit_W0QQitemZ220470459660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3355103d0c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I`ve been to a race meetng at Oulton park today, really good, put my car on the Zclub stand, lots of nice 240`s, 280`s etc A few good crashes on the track, heres some pics!! more to come

Have a great day matey :) :duffer: :duffer:

Keep getting code 34 everytime i start the vehicle so looks like the sensor has failed. have checked the sticky with the relocation to the top of the head but dont like the sound of that. what type of job is it to replace the sensor? what other alternatives are there? also what problems will this give me if the sensor isnt working? whats the best place to buy one from? Regards Andy

Hi All really need some help, im having problems with my Diag software, i brought the best usb to serial connector because the old one was giving me jumpy results. now they are steady. when i connect with ign on all is fine, but as soon as the vehicle starts the software freezes and the software looses communication with the vehicle and when i try and reconnect it says communication lost?? anyone came across this before?? Happens with 4 different types of diag software? Regards Andy

Can't post in sales as not subscribed and it's free to a good home anyway as moving soon, way too much stuff and just want to get rid. HKS 3106-S N010 Single exit (RHS from memory but could be wrong), two piece, two box, cat back system with removable tail pipe baffle. Rear box and 4 1/2 inch tailpipe are stainless. Came off my NA about seven years ago as I preferred the balanced Mongoose look (probably a little loud for an old got like me too!). Solid but filthy as thrown in the garage straight off the car. Mild steel parts have very little surface rust and stainless parts would polish up really well. Can probably find gasket and bolts if I look hard. …

Had this car about a year now and at last got round to putting my ride section together a little to keep track of things(that's where all my freekin money's gone) http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=812

I notice in most members signature including my own the picture is of the rear of the zed is this the best view of a 300zx or is it because its the only view most people see:D is it your favorite view or not?

Hi there, relatively new to the 300zx game, have noticed that the rear centre brake light panel is shattered and the rubber trim underneath is loose, is there a website/place that anyone can recommend where i may be able to get a replacement part? Sorry if this is obvious elsewhere on the site, still finding my way around. thanks chaps. [/img]

Guys, I would like to install a new setup into the Z very soon and am looking for some expert help. I have got a double din centre console panel so will be needing a screen to suit as well as the following. 1. The system has to be discreet - i dont want a massive bassbox that fills the entire boot! 2. I would like a system that could run diagnostics through it and perhaps display oil/water temperatures etc as well on the screen. I do not want to fill the car with gauges so would prefer it to be on screen. Any ideas?