http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/ Discuss all Z related non-Technical topics here - where to source products or service, cosmetic upgrades etc en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:42:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/ http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303690&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:24:00 GMT Hi,

For anyone who has an Australian delivered 300zx (mine is a 96 model but I don't think that it makes too much of a difference), here are a couple of tips when sourcing blank keys and car alarm remotes

The Nissan genuine part number for the 300zx blank key (KEY-BLANK.MASTR 080908) is KEY00-00095. I got a blank and took it down to my local key cutter to get a spare key made up.

If you have a Code Alarm system installed in your Aussie spec 300zx, check the FCC ID on the back and then search for it on this website

http://www.autoalarmpro.com/replacement_remotes

For example, using the FFC ID I found on the back I looked up the CodeAlarm part number which was CRCX-3.

I found an Aussie distributor called Zylux (zylux.com.au) in Melbourne who sells CodeAlarm parts. They sold me the complete remote for $95. I had a spare CodeAlarm circuit board so I also bought a plastic case (with extra replacement rubber buttons) for $30. Both remotes were already programmed so I did not need to "mate" them with my car alarm. It arrived in 2 days after I ordered over the phone.

I now have 2 genuine 300zx keys and 2 CodeAlarm remotes. Given that my car is a sleeper (it looks stock all over but has a twin turbo underneath), this is very important to me.

I hope this helps. Send me a message if you have any questions.

cru1sr ]]> Z Related - Non Technical cru1sr http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303690 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303689&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:18:00 GMT i was on the way to work and the gear stick felt like it snapped when i changed gears... turns out the rubber that holds the shifter up on the metal... i was on the way to work and the gear stick felt like it snapped when i changed gears... turns out the rubber that holds the shifter up on the metal plate broke. I still drove to work but it felt like i was driving with a walking stick as I'd always have to lift the stick each time to change gears:p. I was thinking about a really strong glue till i get it replaced as i need to go to city and paint balling tomorrow, got any ideas anyone? ]]> Z Related - Non Technical sammy http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303689 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303683&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:49:38 GMT I've had the plenum off for some time now and have been doing the water bypass and egr removal. But i've been looking at my injectors and fuel rail and have concerns about them. The plug pins have green stuff on them. And upon removing the injector caps there was a bit dirt built up inside the caps. The engine had previously been sitting out in a paddock for quite some time. But it does run, as i've had it running before.


But my question is. At this point in time would it be worth buying a new fuel rail and OEM sized injectors to freshen up the engine a bit? As well as the fuel temp sensor. And possibly the detonation sensor (can it be accessed without moving the center part of the plenum? looks tricky?) ]]> Z Related - Non Technical Chesutiko http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303683 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303680&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:42:32 GMT Hey Zedophiles I would like to smear the gbox with vas and insert it in a very dark place of the auto trans specialist, specialist...:rofl:, who... Hey Zedophiles

I would like to smear the gbox with vas and insert it in a very dark place of the auto trans specialist, specialist...:rofl:, who after stripping my gbox down and replacing the band after serious slippage in 2nd gear and telling me all the clutch plates & the rest of the box is in perfect nick, pocketing close to a grand for his efforts and bleeting about how effin good he is...blah blah
Now it slips in first and second gear but not every time, when its warmed up it sometimes, only sometimes goes just fine like when i am near his place:mad:
I am turning right at an intersection and after going half way across it slips and i am left at a standstill with trucks bearing down on me from both sides, it then decides to grip with a slam at 5k revs and I live to see another day, thank budda.
I would leave it with him to see for himself the problems if I thought he wasn't the Dr pattel of the auto industry!
thanks for listening, I feel a little better now...
If you are considering using a so called specialist in Noosaville pm me first and I will tell you which one to avoid like plague ;) ]]> Z Related - Non Technical Red Dwarf http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303680 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303678&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:48:30 GMT Well finished up my HID install today and after seeing many posts and requests on the matter, i thought i would list a basic tech quide to hopefully... Well finished up my HID install today and after seeing many posts and requests on the matter, i thought i would list a basic tech quide to hopefully assist in the future.

My engine bay, A bit more cramped then some. ..




Parts and tools needed.
1X HID Low beam set (mine are slimline ballasts)
1X HID High beam set
Socket set, 12mm, 10mm,
Perhaps some Tape even.
screwdrivers and a shit load of patience :)

Step 1 (optional) Headlight Removal
Remove headlights,
This is not necisary to do as some of you may be able to mount the ballasts under neath the nose panel, I myself could not do so but found other reasons for removing the headlights such as cleaning the projector lens which was FILTHY!:eek:
(search in TECH there is a article i used)



Step 2, Removal of Stock air intake piping/annoying objects.
Once headlights are removed, if your fussy like me give the area a clean.
Now for those of you lucky enough to have removed, or had removed the stock air piping underneath the headlights, everything becomes easier for you.
However, for me, I had to remove the side indicators and attack the plastic with a screwdriver to seperate it and remove it. This gives you easier access later to reinstall the headlights or ever remove them again and frees up space for the next steps.

Step 3, Ballast Mounting Points.
Select mounting points for the ballasts.
Low beam, Slimlines i mounted on the bottom of the headlight.


High Beam's however i used the space created by removing the stock air piping, and bolted in the ballasts underneath the headlights, feeding the wires up behind them.





Step 4, Re-Installation of headlights.
After mounting the ballasts, cleaning the headlights. you can begin to reinstall them. be Careful not to trap wires (shortening them) and to keep your wires fed out the back neatly. Headlights should be sitting flush back in their hole.

Step 5, Connect and TEST
Connect and wire up everything.. And before bolting the headlights back in and resecuring TEST your bulbs and connections, cable tie them together if you wish to try and neaten the installation.
Now the wiring , depending which kit you get. IS SIMPLE.. note my pictures
Spade Connectors simply plug/slot into the original lighting connectors.


Simply repeat the process for the opposite side.

Step 6, Bolting back up!
Re-aim, secure and bolt in headlights, close the car up, and drive home or around without the fear of not seeing what is 15m infront of you because your headlights only light up 10m infront of you! . :


DONE :cool:




Thanks and i HOPE this has helped some people :D :zlove::zlove: Happy driving and lighting :) ]]> Z Related - Non Technical ProckyZ89 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303678 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303671&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:11:06 GMT ok just a few things im suspecting a weak coil pack on my left bank as lately i have noticed at idle a slight disturbance in the perfect exhaust note... ok just a few things im suspecting a weak coil pack on my left bank as lately i have noticed at idle a slight disturbance in the perfect exhaust note as one of the cylinders sound like its got a slight pop to it, also smells pretty rich exhaust fumes, also when the engine is reved then backed off then reved again the slightest of black smoke comes from the left hand bank muffler, and finally i checked the plugs and replaced them right hand bank look all spot on with a half tan/ light grey colour but on the left hand bank they dont have as much tan but more greyisher. o2 sensors been checked by local mechanic and he said on conzult they seam normal, anyone agree its a coilpack gone or am i missing something? ]]> Z Related - Non Technical smeath01 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303671 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303665&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:17:58 GMT I have a coolant leak dripping from just in front of the sump only when the engine is not going,[nil pressure in radiator] this is normally caused by a faulty water pump seal unless someone knows of this problem and can advice me where it is leaking from.Cannot see where the leak is coming from with out removing the fan and radiator.If it is the water pump, Can any won answer me? do you have to remove Harmonic Balancer to remove water pump. ]]> Z Related - Non Technical Bob Lloyd-Jones http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303665 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303655&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:49 GMT Was going through the spare room at home and found a whole box of assorted leather. real leather! :zlove: thought to myself, hmm wonder how hard... Was going through the spare room at home and found a whole box of assorted leather. real leather! :zlove:

thought to myself, hmm wonder how hard it is to make a shift boot.
so after tracing the design from another and stabbing myself with pins for a fair while, and some help from mum with the sowing machine, i made my own :)

even though i've already got a leather interior in my zed im planning to have a go at redoing a tweet interior to leather and see how it goes.
anyways heres what i've accomplished with my night.



]]> Z Related - Non Technical ashhh http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303655 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303652&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:41:44 GMT Cool party trick.. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuTfw...layer_embedded

Cam, can you do better? :D ]]> Z Related - Non Technical Evil Twin http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303652 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303648&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:02:09 GMT Anyone being offered an aluminium TT imtercooler for sale by a guy named Andrew Whelan from Tasmania...BEWARE!! He obtained it by false pretences... Anyone being offered an aluminium TT imtercooler for sale by a guy named Andrew Whelan from Tasmania...BEWARE!!
He obtained it by false pretences from a shop (seller on eBay) in Vic. He did not bid on the item, nor pay for it (I DID!!), and by pretending to the seller that he had done so, obtained the item. It is about to be the subject of police action, so, again, BEWARE!!
Anyone knowing this character might warn him to return the intercooler as requested by the original seller, before the proverbial hits...
Mikemd ]]> Z Related - Non Technical mikemd http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303648 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303645&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:20:15 GMT I have replaced the A/C belt and tensioner bearing. Yet, there is still a loud whining that gets louder and louder depending on the RPM. The... I have replaced the A/C belt and tensioner bearing.

Yet, there is still a loud whining that gets louder and louder depending on the RPM.

The whine is only there when the A/C is on and yes, it's loud and everybody points it out or comments on it.

Compressor maybe?

Anyone else got any info for me? ]]> Z Related - Non Technical Pepper http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303645 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303631&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:53:28 GMT I'm sure you all have heard/read about MartiniZ's accident on 29th August.

To help Martin get back on the road and rebuild a newer and better Zed, anyone wanting to:

- donate money to help buy parts;
- donate spare parts; or
- even your time (to help out with the rebuild)

Please let me know. If you're wanting to donate money, please shoot me a PM and account details will be given.

A list of parts that will be needed will be posted shortly, as will details about upcoming tech day(s) to help Martin get going again.

Thanks Everyone.

:zlove: ]]> Z Related - Non Technical MEGZED http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303631 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303618&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:53:07 GMT Got myself some Tein Flex coilovers, Just a few pics will have to get some good ones over the weekend. Hopefully guards will be rolled on Saturday so... Got myself some Tein Flex coilovers, Just a few pics will have to get some good ones over the weekend. Hopefully guards will be rolled on Saturday so I can make the car driveable. ;)
Coilovers were actually set around an inch or so higher than what the picture shows, that just due to suspension compression from poorly designed steep driveways. :mad:

Can go alot lower but means I will rip my guards apart not to mention the tyres and undercarrige of the car.




Will have to get some good pics up soon, hopefully someone at techday whos good with a camera can do something for me. :) ]]> Z Related - Non Technical zedboy http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303618 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303593&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:43:58 GMT Hopefully not a repost click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJnyjJ1KB3M) Hopefully not a repost
click ]]> Z Related - Non Technical mmmdreg http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303593 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303592&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:13:11 GMT Anyone got a na rom they could send me? Anyone got a na rom they could send me? ]]> Z Related - Non Technical smeath01 http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303592