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

LiquidZ · 04-21-2010, 09:22 AM

Mike, at what oil temp do you hover at during normal street driving?

PS thanks for the review.

M.Bonanni · 04-21-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Mike, at what oil temp do you hover at during normal street driving?

PS thanks for the review.

I actually haven't driven it on the street for more than 15 minutes at a time since putting the cooler on and its just getting to around 170-180 at that point.

370Zsteve · 04-21-2010, 11:02 AM

Mike, you hit ice mode?

What brake setup are you using again?

M.Bonanni · 04-21-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Mike, you hit ice mode?

What brake setup are you using again?

Yes I did. Stock Akebonos with Motul RBF600 fluid, Carbotech XP10/XP8 pads, and Stoptech slotted front rotors.

370Zsteve · 04-21-2010, 11:22 AM

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Yes I did. Stock Akebonos with Motul RBF600 fluid, Carbotech XP10/XP8 pads, and Stoptech slotted front rotors.

WTF???, the only thing you have in common with stock is the rotors? Damn!

edit: I wish Nissan Corp had the nuts to answer Car & Driver on that issue.

M.Bonanni · 04-21-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

WTF???, the only thing you have in common with stock is the rotors? Damn!

edit: I wish Nissan Corp had the nuts to answer Car & Driver on that issue.

The calipers and rear rotors are the only things left that are stock. I think its an ABS issue, not so much the brakes themselves.

The more I track this car, the more dissapointed I get. It has huge potential, but so many stupid little issues that completely screw it right off the bat. Between oil temps, fuel starvation, and this ice mode issue, the car needs a pretty substantial amount of reliability mods before it can truly be a good track car, even in nearly stock form. Thinking about selling the car after this season is over now.

ChrisSlicks · 04-21-2010, 11:41 AM

Mike, here's the ice-mode thread if you want to add a description of the conditions that triggered it.

Braking problem - malfunctioning ABS

vipor · 04-21-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

The calipers and rear rotors are the only things left that are stock. I think its an ABS issue, not so much the brakes themselves.

The more I track this car, the more dissapointed I get. It has huge potential, but so many stupid little issues that completely screw it right off the bat. Between oil temps, fuel starvation, and this ice mode issue, the car needs a pretty substantial amount of reliability mods before it can truly be a good track car, even in nearly stock form. Thinking about selling the car after this season is over now.

M.Bonanni · 04-21-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Mike, here's the ice-mode thread if you want to add a description of the conditions that triggered it.

Braking problem - malfunctioning ABS

Too much reading right now lol. Got to about page 6. So far I totally agree with stabbing the pedal causing the problem as I was doing just that to try and get the car to rotate on corner entry since I was battling pretty bad entry understeer. Back to smooth braking then and hopefully I wont have ice mode anymore.

Caravanshaka · 04-21-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

370Zsteve · 04-21-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

The calipers and rear rotors are the only things left that are stock. I think its an ABS issue, not so much the brakes themselves.

The more I track this car, the more dissapointed I get. It has huge potential, but so many stupid little issues that completely screw it right off the bat. Between oil temps, fuel starvation, and this ice mode issue, the car needs a pretty substantial amount of reliability mods before it can truly be a good track car, even in nearly stock form. Thinking about selling the car after this season is over now.

Fusz, could you forward this to Nissan Corporate? Thanks so much.

370zForever · 05-05-2010, 07:17 PM

Mike, sorry to change the subject, but what's ur opinion about the OS Giken vs the Carbonetic LSD. Based on streetability and track performance, which is the best??? Just for clarification, I drive my Z mostly on the road with other people coming and do spend many weekends on the track. I was leaning toward the OS Giken, but after seeing ur review and other comments, I'm reconsidering. What should I choose????

M.Bonanni · 05-06-2010, 04:09 PM

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Mike, sorry to change the subject, but what's ur opinion about the OS Giken vs the Carbonetic LSD. Based on streetability and track performance, which is the best??? Just for clarification, I drive my Z mostly on the road with other people coming and do spend many weekends on the track. I was leaning toward the OS Giken, but after seeing ur review and other comments, I'm reconsidering. What should I choose????

Both are great options, but after driving the Berk Technology 135i with the OS Giken, I would probably lean that way. Performance wise they are pretty comparable. Both are extremely street-able. The downfall to the Carbonetic is that it requires quite a bit of maintenance. Fluid must be changed after each track day or every 3000 miles, and you MUST use Carbonetic gear oil. So I would say both are excellent performers and excellent for daily driven cars, but the OS Giken is a little more user friendly.

370zForever · 05-06-2010, 04:14 PM

Cool, I'll stay with the OS Giken

Thanks

travisjb · 05-06-2010, 04:19 PM

I'm using Motul gear oil with the Carbonetic and all is fine

04-21-2010, 09:22 AM	#211 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Mike, at what oil temp do you hover at during normal street driving? PS thanks for the review. __________________

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Mike, you hit ice mode? What brake setup are you using again? __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Mike, here's the ice-mode thread if you want to add a description of the conditions that triggered it. Braking problem - malfunctioning ABS __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I'm using Motul gear oil with the Carbonetic and all is fine __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-05-2010, 07:17 PM	#222 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Mike, sorry to change the subject, but what's ur opinion about the OS Giken vs the Carbonetic LSD. Based on streetability and track performance, which is the best??? Just for clarification, I drive my Z mostly on the road with other people coming and do spend many weekends on the track. I was leaning toward the OS Giken, but after seeing ur review and other comments, I'm reconsidering. What should I choose????

05-06-2010, 04:14 PM	#224 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Cool, I'll stay with the OS Giken Thanks