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

M.Bonanni · 10-28-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

was something wrong with your calipers? Since mike is rebuilding them? What color did you go with?

The seals cold use a refreshing after 12 track days. They aren't that bad but figured as long as they are getting torn apart from powdercoating might as well put them back together with all new seals and dust boots.

WShade · 10-28-2010, 01:29 PM

What color is your shift knob? I can’t really tell on this crappy work monitor. It looks like a perfect match to the interior trim.

M.Bonanni · 10-28-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

What color is your shift knob? I can’t really tell on this crappy work monitor. It looks like a perfect match to the interior trim.

Yeah it matches really well. Its their "titanium" color.

Jeffblue · 10-29-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

You can order a "color pack" from them that includes a bunch of different color washers including red. As far as the height, its about the same as stock, but I like it because you can grip it differently. Just a wierd personal preference, but I like grabbing the shaft rather than the head...

...but seriously I can't think of any way to explain it that doesn't sound ghey so might as well go all the way with it.

i see what you mean. hmm i'm more of a head grabber as of late

. when i shift into 5th and sixth i usually push it away instead of pulling it away.

Mike · 10-30-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Sweet! Got any ideas for a red that is cooler than standard red, but doesn't look maroon from far away?

yes I do. I will bring a sample to SEMA for you. Its called fire red, and its really neat in person.

M.Bonanni · 11-24-2010, 04:53 PM

Woot! Brake re-build blog post is up on my blog!

Slow Your Role | Project 370Z Brake Re-Build Mike Bonanni Motorsports | BLOG

M.Bonanni · 12-20-2010, 12:47 PM

Not much going on here lately unfortunately, but I did recently get some FX Carbon Fiber film to try out. It's really pretty sweet stuff, its textured like real dry CF, reflects light the same as real dry CF, and looks flat out awesome. I only had enough to have my rear bumper valance done, but will be getting more soon to do some other small things like mirrors, front fangs, and maybe the roof.

http://www.fxcarbonfiberfilm.com

Fly1 Motorsports · 12-20-2010, 01:41 PM

Looks great! Would probably go well w/ my CF mufflers...hmmm....

M.Bonanni · 12-28-2010, 01:22 PM

Swift Spec-R springs on order from Scott@FontanaNissan!

ETA next week.

Was saving up for coilovers but it was taking too long so I decided to go springs instead since its just a daily driver and use the leftover money as a good start for my exhaust fund.

CrownR426 · 12-28-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Swift Spec-R springs on order from Scott@FontanaNissan!

ETA next week.

Was saving up for coilovers but it was taking too long so I decided to go springs instead since its just a daily driver and use the leftover money as a good start for my exhaust fund.

Nice to have you back!
Which exhaust are you going to go with?
I like stillen exhaust but the damn muffler is too restricted...

M.Bonanni · 12-28-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Nice to have you back!
Which exhaust are you going to go with?
I like stillen exhaust but the damn muffler is too restricted...

Berk Technology exhaust hands down. Not even considering anything else.

christian370z · 12-28-2010, 04:52 PM

Nice choice on the springs Mike! I am really interested in your opinion on them once you get some seat time, I love mine so far but you have a lot more experience than I am at discerning suspension setups.

M.Bonanni · 12-30-2010, 03:39 PM

Change of plans on the suspension setup. Springs are out, going back to BC Racing ER Type coilovers! Couldn't pass up this deal.

ChrisSlicks · 12-30-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Change of plans on the suspension setup. Springs are out, going back to BC Racing ER Type coilovers! Couldn't pass up this deal.

Hah! What spring rates?

M.Bonanni · 12-30-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Hah! What spring rates?

Same, just the off-the-shelf 12/10 setup.

10-28-2010, 01:29 PM	#422 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	What color is your shift knob? I can’t really tell on this crappy work monitor. It looks like a perfect match to the interior trim. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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12-20-2010, 12:47 PM	#427 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Not much going on here lately unfortunately, but I did recently get some FX Carbon Fiber film to try out. It's really pretty sweet stuff, its textured like real dry CF, reflects light the same as real dry CF, and looks flat out awesome. I only had enough to have my rear bumper valance done, but will be getting more soon to do some other small things like mirrors, front fangs, and maybe the roof. http://www.fxcarbonfiberfilm.com __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

12-28-2010, 01:22 PM	#429 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Swift Spec-R springs on order from Scott@FontanaNissan! ETA next week. Was saving up for coilovers but it was taking too long so I decided to go springs instead since its just a daily driver and use the leftover money as a good start for my exhaust fund. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

12-28-2010, 04:52 PM	#432 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Nice choice on the springs Mike! I am really interested in your opinion on them once you get some seat time, I love mine so far but you have a lot more experience than I am at discerning suspension setups. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

12-20-2010, 01:41 PM	#428 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	Looks great! Would probably go well w/ my CF mufflers...hmmm....

12-30-2010, 03:39 PM	#433 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Change of plans on the suspension setup. Springs are out, going back to BC Racing ER Type coilovers! Couldn't pass up this deal. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form