M.Bonanni's 370Z Project "Born Again"

A.J@CarbonSignal · 03-22-2011, 03:40 PM

I must say thats one properly built Z. Good job buddy!

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by A.J@CarbonSignal

I must say thats one properly built Z. Good job buddy!

It was. Then he unbuilt it. Now he is slowly adding things back

M.Bonanni · 03-22-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzero

Do you still have those forgestars

Nope, sold them when I put the car back to stock last year. Wish I still had them now.

M.Bonanni · 03-22-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by A.J@CarbonSignal

I must say thats one properly built Z. Good job buddy!

Thanks! Yes, as Chris said, it was at one point, then put back to stock to sell, and now being mildly re-built as a fun daily driver.

CrownR426 · 03-22-2011, 08:17 PM

Dear Mike, I wish we could trade our cats.
Thank you!

Scott @ RA · 03-23-2011, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Dear Mike, I wish we could trade our cats.
Thank you!

Ummm last I was at Mikes house he didn't have a cat, or any pets for that matter.... And if he did have a cat, not sure why he would wanna trade unless you had a cool tiger or something... LOL

Benz_05tsx · 04-11-2011, 11:50 AM

^ hahahhahaa....

but wow, that is one crazy track car.

M.Bonanni · 05-18-2011, 06:54 PM

Been a while since my last update but here's a new one!

One of the first things I installed on my 370Z way back in 2009 was a set of BC Racing ER series coilovers, the first set for the 370Z actually. I loved them and like everything else that was on the car when I decided to put it back to stock, they were sold. After deciding to keep the car, another set of BC Racing ER series coilovers was high on the hit list for my re-mod. Well, I finally got a second set, put them on the car, and wrote up an in depth review on my website. Check it out...

Mike Bonanni Motorsports | Official Driver Website for Mike Bonanni

All My Friends Have a Lowrider | Project 370Z Suspension Upgrade Pt. 1 | Mike Bonanni Motorsports | BLOG
(Direct Link^^)

ChrisSlicks · 05-18-2011, 08:32 PM

Nice review Mike. I love the flexibility of this setup.

M.Bonanni · 05-23-2011, 02:35 PM

This weekend I should be getting my old 18" Forgestar F14s back from the guy I sold them to! They are wrapped in Hankook RS-3 street tires this go round, which are INCREDIBLE street tires for the track. Very excited. Unfortunately I am trading him my stock wheels so these will have to pull double duty as daily/track wheels for a while until I can get another set for the street. Only thing left to get before I can hit the track again is some brake pads!

M.Bonanni · 06-03-2011, 01:22 PM

New track pads are here! Thanks Hawk Performance! This is the last thing needed before I can get the car back on track!

Nismo wheel studs are ordered from Scott@FontanaNissan as well. I just don't trust the stock ones for some reason.

Oh, and I got my old Forgestar F14 18" track wheels back from the guy I sold them to, this time wrapped in Hankook Ventus RS-3 street tires! Pictures coming later after I stop being lazy and wash the car.

M.Bonanni · 06-04-2011, 06:07 PM

Nismo 60mm wheel studs are here! Thanks Scott@FontanaNissan!

The high temp hose for my soon to be brake ducts also showed up! Shooting to have it back on track July 9th at Buttonwillow with Extreme Speed!

M.Bonanni · 06-06-2011, 01:02 PM

A few quick photos from the weekend with the Forgestar 18" wheels back on. She's starting to look like the real deal again!

ChrisSlicks · 06-06-2011, 01:26 PM

Looking good Mike!

How are you putting together the brake ducting? I really need to do something myself.

RCZ · 06-06-2011, 01:35 PM

Looks awesome Mike!

03-22-2011, 03:40 PM	#451 (permalink)
A.J@CarbonSignal Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 581 Drives: '05 TT350z, '07 Z06 Rep Power: 16	I must say thats one properly built Z. Good job buddy! __________________ CarbonSignal Automotive *Facebook*

03-22-2011, 08:17 PM	#455 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Dear Mike, I wish we could trade our cats. Thank you! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

05-18-2011, 06:54 PM	#458 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Been a while since my last update but here's a new one! One of the first things I installed on my 370Z way back in 2009 was a set of BC Racing ER series coilovers, the first set for the 370Z actually. I loved them and like everything else that was on the car when I decided to put it back to stock, they were sold. After deciding to keep the car, another set of BC Racing ER series coilovers was high on the hit list for my re-mod. Well, I finally got a second set, put them on the car, and wrote up an in depth review on my website. Check it out... Mike Bonanni Motorsports \| Official Driver Website for Mike Bonanni All My Friends Have a Lowrider \| Project 370Z Suspension Upgrade Pt. 1 \| Mike Bonanni Motorsports \| BLOG (Direct Link^^) __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-18-2011, 08:32 PM	#459 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Nice review Mike. I love the flexibility of this setup. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

05-23-2011, 02:35 PM	#460 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	This weekend I should be getting my old 18" Forgestar F14s back from the guy I sold them to! They are wrapped in Hankook RS-3 street tires this go round, which are INCREDIBLE street tires for the track. Very excited. Unfortunately I am trading him my stock wheels so these will have to pull double duty as daily/track wheels for a while until I can get another set for the street. Only thing left to get before I can hit the track again is some brake pads! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-11-2011, 11:50 AM	#457 (permalink)
Benz_05tsx Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 21 Drives: 2005 Acura TSX Rep Power: 14	^ hahahhahaa.... but wow, that is one crazy track car.

06-03-2011, 01:22 PM	#461 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	New track pads are here! Thanks Hawk Performance! This is the last thing needed before I can get the car back on track! Nismo wheel studs are ordered from Scott@FontanaNissan as well. I just don't trust the stock ones for some reason. Oh, and I got my old Forgestar F14 18" track wheels back from the guy I sold them to, this time wrapped in Hankook Ventus RS-3 street tires! Pictures coming later after I stop being lazy and wash the car. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-04-2011, 06:07 PM	#462 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Nismo 60mm wheel studs are here! Thanks Scott@FontanaNissan! The high temp hose for my soon to be brake ducts also showed up! Shooting to have it back on track July 9th at Buttonwillow with Extreme Speed! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-06-2011, 01:02 PM	#463 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	A few quick photos from the weekend with the Forgestar 18" wheels back on. She's starting to look like the real deal again! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-06-2011, 01:26 PM	#464 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Looking good Mike! How are you putting together the brake ducting? I really need to do something myself. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-06-2011, 01:35 PM	#465 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Looks awesome Mike!