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Yesterday the Victoria members of the Aus300zx forums enjoyed a massive cruise event spanning 500kms. So i thought id share the cruise photos i took from yesterday. The cruise got a record 35+ zeds and a couple of none zed participants which was a site to see for a zedder whos never seen this before. http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?p=706491#post706491 Basically the cruise travellers along a long stretch of road on the west coast of Victoria and follows the curves of the coastline creating alot of twisty roads, which alot of the vic members seem to enjoy driving through and the view from these roads of the coastline is specatluar. Anwyas the meeting point started close to the city of Melbourne, in victoria and from their we droive along a 4 lane hwy to the first stopping point. Having 35+ zeds zipping through traffic on the hwy was amazing and heaps of fun. By now we had reached the first stopping point in Torquy, a little coastal town. We stayed here for a bit and stretchout our legs as we had done about an hours drove from the city. 3rd stop of the day was at Apollo Bay another small coastal town. By this time we had driven all along the Great Ocean Road sry i didnt get any pix as the twisting roads require abit of concentration to navigate through safely. From Apollo bay we headed to what the cruise organises said was a special surprise normally wasnt allowed to the public to entry. Basically it was a site seeing Helicopter Toruist port where we lined all the zeds up and had the copters fly into the backdrop of the zedfest we had created. In addition members were offewr discounted helicopter flights which a few of them took. As this we finally got some lunch at around 3 oclock in the afternoon. And then headed home. Was a massive day and very tiring.

Currently im working on a 89 to 2k spec conversion on my zed and atm im stockpiling parts, OEM only so the car can be fully restored and updated all at once. I must admit id love having a geniune 99spec zed but i have always gone by this thought. I 89 2+2 NA Jspec is my first ever car and first ever zed and theres no way in hell id ever sell it. That being said I woulkd rather convert my zed to a 99spec then have a 99spec. I know the cost would be probably way higher then buying a 99spec in good condition but i love this car and i see my project as one of a kind in Australia and maybe the world for that matter. So far most of the 99spec look alike zeds ive seen are mainly 3/4 99spec conversions with most having the 2k front bar, 2k tailights and some have the 2k spoiler but i want it all. that means front bar Side shirts, HIDS, tailights, interior 2k spoiler, Chrome stockie rims everything i can get my hands on. Even engine parts. This is what will set my zed apart from the rest. But to answer the question no i would keep my current 89 model zed and convert it.

well its been 3 months since i got the blown auto replaced and ive continued to have this auto slip problem since then. Living with the problem knowing im not doing any damage to the box, (as far as i know) i have tried diagnosing the problem manually using the tech guides on the net but i couldnt get the diagnosis program to run (= no flashing lights on the dash). So at the start of this week i promised myself that if i had another slip in the auto while driving i would take it to an auto specialist asap. For the first few days of this week ive had no problems but on thursday while on the way back home after picking my sister up, i began hearing a very bad metal grinding sound coming from what i think (pretty sure) the box with a slight buzzing feeling as well in the car, and it sounded like the same sound i had when my torque converter broke off and destoryed my first box when all this started. The rattling sound occured whenever i gentle put my foot on the accelerator. If i put my foot down the sound would only last a sec before going away. So i rang one auto specialist i was recommended from the asu300zx forums, who pretty much gave me the doom and gloom scenario (box is ****ed) from what i told him, which im not finanically equipped for atm (full rebuild). Now my brother knew of a auto place closer to me and we found out they do free pickup, free road test, free diagnostics, so i decided to give these guys a call and they said they have had alot of experience with Z32. So the car is currently at their auto shop now. Im hoping they will be able to fix my auto problems for good. Im also hoping that i can afford whatever their solution is whether that be a full rebuild or a minor fault.

Ok lets see Distance well ive done about 1500 km with the box so far. The oil from the old box was a yellowy gold colour and it smelt fine when i inspected it before purchasing. I know the mechanic changed the oil as i did check the oil colour and level when i got it back home the day i got it fixed. The colour of the oil atm isnt that brown like i said very very clear. What im going to do is get my dads opinion on the oil colour and smell as he has probably experienced before whereas i havent. Also ive been driving with the O/D off/on for about 140 kms yesterday and i tell you what the auto performed alot better then just driving with O/D on all the time. Im doing this as a test to see if it will happen again with the O/D off when accelerating but this is not how i like to drive so i will still be going to a auto specialist and get them to check it. Do u guys think they will need to drop the box to fix this as thats what im savcing up for incase it needs to be done.

ok before i went to work i tried doing a auto diagnostic as you suggested, but i couldnt get the diagnostic to work. I followed the guide excactly but no flashing lights occured so i dont know why its not working. I tried for about 15 mins and yeh nothing. I even tried when the auto played up while on the way to work but still nothing. Now i decided to see how the car would go when i used the O/D switch turning it off at low speeds and turning it on at high speeds & using 4th gear. I actually found the auto shifted alot better and more consistantly and without the need for me to take my foot off the accerlate to shift up a gear. Also i checked the oil now i found 2 things which im not sure about 1, the oil level was at the top of the metal marker so im guessing plenty of trans oil. 2, The oil colour was either a very clear pink or a very clear light brown colour. couldnt tell it was more a clear colour then anything. I also did the smell test and from what i could tell it smelt burnt but then i dunno what burnt oil is surpose to smell like. I guess im hoping my auto is burning oil thats why i dont want to admit it could be.

well it happens in a couple of ways. 1, Sometimes it happens when after stopping at a set of traffic lights and i go to accelerate when the light goes green. I dont even rev very hard and yeh the car wont change gears. 2, It also happens while i am slowing down for a set of lights but dont come to a complete stop. Ill slow down to around 20 kmph and then as i accelerate i lose gears. This is happening randomly though while im driving. Ive been driving the zed like a granny atm so i havent been pushing the revs at all. I havent checked the oil level yet might have a look when ive got time and report back here. As for switching it off and on again ive noticed once ive done this the car will shift normally immediantly. As i said the problem occurs randomly, I dont think ive had the auto slip after ive switched it off and on again but im not driving long distances atm. Fuel saving bill thing im doing atm. Also just recently ive noticed sometimes after switching the zed on after the car has cooled down i can here a loud buzzing sound coming from the box for like 30 secs and then it disappears. its a pulsing buzz too. dunno if that has anythihg to do with it. Thanx too guys i reall appreicate all the help and advice your giving me on this problem, i know its kinda hard to know exactly know whats wrong with my auto from what im trying to descirbe to u guys. its probably the oil or the clutch as people have said but yeh will find out once ive taken it to an auto specialist soon.

ok sry i forgot to add the standalone oil cooler as the radiator cooler was stuffed cuz of u know what. The reason i thought it might be an electrical problem is doesnt the ecu reset everytime u turn the car off or something like that. Thought mayb the auto computer might be stuffed. i do intended to call my mechanic and ask him more questions ill ask about the oil they used etc ive only been putting it off so i could save some money incase i need to have the shop drop the auto for a check, was hoping it was something simple to fix. So it could also be air pockets in the tramission oil or is there anything else???

Ok at the end of last year (2007) i had my auto replaced by a second hand box due to my torque converter breaking off and destroying my box while doing 100 kmph:(. Anyways i had my the box serived and fitted by my zed mechanic and i trust the work he did was dont correctly and i know second hand boxes arent like brand new auto boxes when it comes to having problems and such. Ok so atm ive had the new box for about 2 months and ive been having a problem while driving at low speeds in first gear where my car would sometimes not want to change up 2 second gear. basically the car will rev but not accelerat at all. Now ive tried to manually shift the auto into 2nd and 1st gear but no change occurs. Ive also tried turning the O/D switch to off and still no difference. Ive also tried switching the POWER and HOLD settings to also have no change. Ive worked out if i pulled over and turn the car off and then on again the car will then shift normally. Now i rang my zed mechanic after the first time this happened and he said the clutch could be slipping or a seal was sticking inside the box. Would this sound right for this problem im having. I havent had it check/fixed yet as i almost went broken trying to replace the old auto with the new one. I am currently saving up so cash now so i dont get into this situation again but i just want to know if it could be an electrical problem causing the auto to no shift correctly.

So no1 can comfirm part numbers for me. I think ill have to go with the hard way and just got with what ive got. I can at least know one of the numbers is in both sets 25412-VP100 but i guess ill find out if its a passenger or drivers side finisher when i get it. I was hoping to get the original black trim style but it seems not avaliable as everyone ive seen who has it has either for the carbon fibre finsih or the wood grain finish.

Ok ive been looking into getting the updated late model 99spec upside window switches and i found a Japanese forums site with a tutorial on how to install them which gave me a list of part numbers. heres the listed numbers (English translated) Driver's seat switch 25401-4H110 Driver's seat Finisshar (Carbon) 25402-VP000 Driver's seat knob pad 80945-VP000 Passenger's seat switch 25411-0M010 Passenger's seat Finisshar(Carbon) 25412-VP100 Heres where i found the numbers; http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english/web/?wb_url=http://www.zcar-owners.net/club/&submit=?E?F?u?y?[?W?|?o&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2&wb_co=excitejapan Now i tried to get price checks from our Australia/jap parts guy here in our Australia forums but he emailed me back stating the numbers didnt match up and he couldnt promise me id get the correct parts, so i did some checking with old related threads on the aus forums, as we discussed these special little switches mid last year and 'Smithy' posted saying he had brought the switches and posted the part numbers for only the finishers which were this Drivers side- Finisher switch, C/F 25412-VP100 Pass side- Finisher switch, C/F 25402-VP100 Now as u can see the part numbers dont match so im buggered to know which one is the correct part number. I did pm smithy a few months ago to try and get the full list of part numbers but he never emailed me back after he replied he would look for me. Does any one know what the actual part numbers for these are and are there original black trim for the finishers part numbers as well??? And no i cant order from z32-zone as they dont ship to aus yet:( and MJP is a uk supplier and i have no means of paying overseas companies.

Ive been told the US ones are different and i would still need to wire it in.

Nah the COZ pre wired are for US spec zeds ive got a Jspec. Damn i knew this quyestion woukldnt be easy to get an answer. oh well ill keep searching and see what i can find. Cheers Smithy. I may pm u wen i remember to install the lights and ask for your wiring up method. But for now i dont want to install them until ive got a whole bunch of other new parts.

I tried posting this int Help Advice section but didnt get much of an answer so ill try here. Ok i know people say to just cut and wiring in the 2k headlights into the old headlight loom as the connectors are different. But there must be a wiring loom that the 2k zeds had to fit the 2k headlights that would be a simple plug and play method wouldnt there?? I know its probably the hard way to do this but i dont want to cut wires on my $2000 dollar headlights if there is a plug and play method. The other idea i have is to have an adaptor made up that will connect the old 2 connector headlight loom into the the new single connector 2k lights. All i need to know now is where i get the 3 pin connection connector for the 2k connector.

Ok i know people say to just cut and wiring in the 2k headlights into the old headlight loom as the connectors are different. But there must be a wiring loom that the 2k zeds had to fit the 2k headlights that would be a simple plug and play method wouldnt there?? I know its probably the hard way to do this but i dont want to cut wires on my $2000 dollar headlights if there is a plug and play method. The other idea i have is to have an adaptor made up that will connect the old 2 connector headlight loom into the the new single connector 2k lights. All i need to know now is where i get the 3 pin connection connector for the 2k connector.

Ok so it must be a connector swap then?? I know there probably isnt any difference in cruise control function with the 32bit computer but i still want to add the unit and thus im just researching atm. Ill eventually figure it out. Like i said ill be upgrading my ECU at some point so that might mean new wiring harness etc etc. And im committed to OEM parts for now.

you guys dont know??? :confused: The second one with the green circuit board. The orange board is the pre 92 model Cruise Control computer. Its a 16bit processor for the cruise control, whereas the 92+ computer is a 32bit processor. From what the guys on the aus300zx forums had told me the upgraded cruise control computer was installed by nissan because The series one ecu is a 16 bit setup and has a 16 pin connector, the series two is 32 bit and has a 20 pin connector, hence the different plugs. Im guessing now in order for me to add the new ASCD in ill need to upgrade my ECU to a 93+ onwards ECU which i do plan to do one day, if im lucky ill try anf get a 2000spec ECU but that will proabbyl be a long shot. But even a 95 or 96 ECU will be fine.

Im talking about these units funky, Series 1: ASCD 89 > 92 Series 2: 92+ ASCD well my goal is to upgrade everything on my zed, that i can find that was upgraded. No its not the stalk with airbag but i will be doing that eventually, so expect questions on that. No im talking about the cruise control ECU in the ECU bay looks like this; this is my current seresi 1 ASCD with a 16bit circuit board that looks like this But the one i got from the wreck has a different number and the board looks like this; maybe this will clear it up.

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I acquired a Newer model ASCD cruise control unit from a wreck today part number 18930-40P14, and was wondering how would i go about installing it into my 89 model zed that already has the series 1 ASCD unit. From what ive read the connectors dont match as the newer ASCD is a 32bit ECU whereas my current series 1 ASCD is a 16bit. Can anyone answer this please???

well that sounds more accruate then what the aus300 forums gave me, which they thought was leaking PCV hoses. What would cause the rocket covers to leak. I had my 100k serivce done 10 months ago and i think i remember my mechanic told me about if it leaks in the rocket covers its bad i think. I only ask as i did my normal 10k service a couple of months ago and i added more then the recommended about of oil into the engine just wondering if this would cause oil to leak out fo the engine into the rocket covers. I also forgot to mention i have a rear main seal leak as well but i dout they would be related. I have also been checking the oil on the mainfold and have noticed no more leaking so far.

The last few days i had been smelling something like burnt oil while i was driving and then my gf noticed a few small drops of oil on her driveway after i dropped her off home last night. So i inspected the area under the rear of the engine bay for five minutes but couldnt see ay dripping oil. It was at night to so i couldnt see anything in the engine bay until today when i saw this on the mainfold I tried to get a photo of where i suspect the leak is coming from but i couldnt get a good enough shot with my crappy camera. But to give you a rough idea its coming from just under the plemum here; Coming from what looks like an injector bractor with 2 bolts. Now i know its not the PCV hoses as i check them the day after and they are all fine with now breaks or leaks of anykind. My fear is i may need to do a plemum pull What do you guys think??

probably, not what i would do either but it might give some ppl ideas

Well for me i always thought the 99spec front bar looked abit to plain and not aggressive as most of you guys have put it, for my liking. I was always into big chunky body kits when i first got my zed and i was plaining to get a veliside front bar and then i saw a few wide arch bodykit which i then tunred my focus on getting but since i began my 2000spec conversion ive had to rethink my opinions on the 99spec front bar. The extra lip might work but i dunno yet. For me bodykits are the last thing i want to add to my zed as when you think about it a car should represent who you are, in a way and should showcase what you think looks best on your car to the outside world. I believe that everyone is different and has different tastes in things and just because it looks ugly to some people doesnt mean others wont like it. Atm im focusing on getting as much 99/00 spec parts as possible eg, lights, engine parts, interior parts etc. and then look at the 99spec bodykit. Another ideal could be this. This is what a japanese guy swaped for his 2000spec front bar on his 2000spec ZX.

All the 99 spec Headlights are for RHD zeds The US guys get there lights from Japan and your right since the US zeds stopped production at 96 the 99spec headlights were only designed for the Jspec which is a RHD car. I know now thanx to some aus300zx.com forums members who have the headlights installed the CZP pre-wired versions are only for the US zed light wiring harness and dont fit Jspec zeds so the cheaper versions are the way to go for Jspec model zeds. As ive stated in the FAQ section the place im planning on getting my headlights from has them at $1549.99 USD which = £761.93 GBP not including shipping. I emailed them and they only accept Credit cards for overseas transactions:(. They also have 99/00spec tailights for $390 USD with center panel which is £191.76 GBP pretty cheap i think.

Cheers thanx smithy, i really want to get these headlights asap and i finally have enough money to get a pair:D. Even if the lights dont come in the plug and play version im hoping for, i will get them professionally wired up like what you did:).