DDM Project 370Z

miguez · 04-28-2009, 11:22 AM

Hey DDM,

Awesome wheel!

I looked up the series calendar and unfortunately you're not coming to Ohio, otherwise I'd be there!

I am curious, are you going to drive your car to the events all over the country or trailer it?

M.Bonanni · 04-28-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Hey DDM,

Awesome wheel!

I looked up the series calendar and unfortunately you're not coming to Ohio, otherwise I'd be there!

I am curious, are you going to drive your car to the events all over the country or trailer it?

As of right now I only have enough budget to go to the west coast races unfortunately. I am always looking for new sponsors though so maybe a big one will come along that will allow me to do the whole season, nothing like that in the pipeline right now though.

When I do go to races I usually trailer the car just because I have a trailer, and I bring more stuff (tools, spare parts, etc) than I can fit in the Z alone. The car is my daily driver though so it is more than streetable and I plan to keep it that way.

miguez · 04-28-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

As of right now I only have enough budget to go to the west coast races unfortunately. I am always looking for new sponsors though so maybe a big one will come along that will allow me to do the whole season, nothing like that in the pipeline right now though.

When I do go to races I usually trailer the car just because I have a trailer, and I bring more stuff (tools, spare parts, etc) than I can fit in the Z alone. The car is my daily driver though so it is more than streetable and I plan to keep it that way.

Very cool. I am just starting in the world of tracking sports cars, so I have a lot to learn, but it's nice to get ideas and habits from guys like you, thanks for your help!

M.Bonanni · 04-28-2009, 06:44 PM

Pretty cool Redline Time Attack video from Round #1 at Buttonwillow. You can see a quick shot of the DDMotorsports Project 370Z in action at 2:12...

Round 1 of the Redline Time Attack- Video

miguez · 04-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Looks like you hit the proper line pretty well, lots of others were hitting the dirt after the apex...

M.Bonanni · 04-29-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Looks like you hit the proper line pretty well, lots of others were hitting the dirt after the apex...

I couldn't get fast enough out of that corner to go into the dirt lol. That was one of the corners that the OEM LSD didn't like too well.

miguez · 04-29-2009, 05:53 AM

Was this with different oil in your transmission and LSD?

LiquidZ · 04-29-2009, 08:22 AM

Do the Muteki lug nuts not fit?

I haven't heard of aftermarket lugs, but it looks to be an easy way to shed 3 lbs. from each corner.

Also, I am assuming one isn't a "locking" nut, so Joe Blow could be able to take your wheels. Is that correct?

M.Bonanni · 04-29-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Was this with different oil in your transmission and LSD?

Nope. I didn't get time to change out the LSD or Transmission fluid.

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Do the Muteki lug nuts not fit?

I haven't heard of aftermarket lugs, but it looks to be an easy way to shed 3 lbs. from each corner.

Also, I am assuming one isn't a "locking" nut, so Joe Blow could be able to take your wheels. Is that correct?

The Muteki lugs fit, however the total weight savings is 3 lbs all together, not 3 lbs. per wheel. They are a spline drive nut so you need one of their keys to get them off. So basically they are all "locking" lugs.

LiquidZ · 04-29-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

The Muteki lugs fit, however the total weight savings is 3 lbs all together, not 3 lbs. per wheel. They are a spline drive nut so you need one of their keys to get them off. So basically they are all "locking" lugs.

Ooops. Thanks for the clarification. Good to see that they are locking.

How are Nitto Invo tires for street/track use? I have no experience with Nittos, but I know the Mustang guys swore by them.

M.Bonanni · 04-29-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Ooops. Thanks for the clarification. Good to see that they are locking.

How are Nitto Invo tires for street/track use? I have no experience with Nittos, but I know the Mustang guys swore by them.

The Invos are awesome on the street. Very quiet. For a track tire though I probably wouldn't suggest them. The have a harder compound which improves tread life, but its not as ideal for track use. The Nitto NT05 is their stickiest "street" tire and has gotten rave reviews from the track and time attack world.

LiquidZ · 04-29-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

The Invos are awesome on the street. Very quiet. For a track tire though I probably wouldn't suggest them. The have a harder compound which improves tread life, but its not as ideal for track use. The Nitto NT05 is their stickiest "street" tire and has gotten rave reviews from the track and time attack world.

I am assuming that you won't get the NT05 since you stated this Z won't be a full blown track car?

M.Bonanni · 04-29-2009, 05:17 PM

Nismo 60mm wheel studs ordered...

M.Bonanni · 05-04-2009, 01:22 PM

GTSPEC 4-Point Ladder Brace prototype installed! It fits and these braces are now going into production! (NOTE: Production pieces will be GTSPEC Blue, not black).

This brace ties together points on the front sub-frame stiffening it up and allowing for sharper turn-in and added rigidity. The brace has no effect on ride quality, but where you notice it, is in situations where your chassis would normally be subjected to flex like going over a speed bump at an angle. The full potential of this modification will be realized at the track and I cannot wait to test it out. Hopefully there will be more to come soon from the guys at GTSPEC!

M.Bonanni · 05-04-2009, 04:16 PM

The DDMotorsports Project 370Z is now at Berk Technology for the next week or two! Berk Technology Cat-Back Exhaust system to be released soon!

04-28-2009, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Pretty cool Redline Time Attack video from Round #1 at Buttonwillow. You can see a quick shot of the DDMotorsports Project 370Z in action at 2:12... Round 1 of the Redline Time Attack- Video __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-29-2009, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Do the Muteki lug nuts not fit? I haven't heard of aftermarket lugs, but it looks to be an easy way to shed 3 lbs. from each corner. Also, I am assuming one isn't a "locking" nut, so Joe Blow could be able to take your wheels. Is that correct? __________________

04-29-2009, 05:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Nismo 60mm wheel studs ordered... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-04-2009, 01:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	GTSPEC 4-Point Ladder Brace prototype installed! It fits and these braces are now going into production! (NOTE: Production pieces will be GTSPEC Blue, not black). This brace ties together points on the front sub-frame stiffening it up and allowing for sharper turn-in and added rigidity. The brace has no effect on ride quality, but where you notice it, is in situations where your chassis would normally be subjected to flex like going over a speed bump at an angle. The full potential of this modification will be realized at the track and I cannot wait to test it out. Hopefully there will be more to come soon from the guys at GTSPEC! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	The DDMotorsports Project 370Z is now at Berk Technology for the next week or two! Berk Technology Cat-Back Exhaust system to be released soon! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-28-2009, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Hey DDM, Awesome wheel! I looked up the series calendar and unfortunately you're not coming to Ohio, otherwise I'd be there! I am curious, are you going to drive your car to the events all over the country or trailer it?

04-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Looks like you hit the proper line pretty well, lots of others were hitting the dirt after the apex...

04-29-2009, 05:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	Was this with different oil in your transmission and LSD?