M.Bonanni Project 370Z V3.0 | Clean Slate

gtkiller · 12-28-2011, 11:30 PM

Car's looking really mean, I love the look!

M.Bonanni · 12-29-2011, 12:29 PM

Thanks gtkiller!

For anyone interested, I'm going to be selling my SEIBON SR style front lip here soon. Already off the car just need to get it cleaned up and take pics. Only been on my car since SEMA (beginning of Nov.) and in perfect condition aside from the normal scratches on the bottom side from scraping things. Can't see them when its on the car. Removed it because I am going to build a custom splitter.

M.Bonanni · 01-02-2012, 03:55 PM

SEIBON SR Style Front Lip

Front lip is up for sale. Debating selling the SEIBON TS style hood too in favor of a different style that doesn't look as good but will provide better venting...

ChrisSlicks · 01-02-2012, 06:44 PM

I'm looking for a good vented hood myself, let me know what your search shows up.

M.Bonanni · 01-02-2012, 11:56 PM

SEIBON VSII is the best I've seen as far as vent size/design goes.

travisjb · 01-03-2012, 07:44 PM

I've thought about the Seibon hood Mike mentions, but will instead be going with the OEM hood and carefully placed DIY vents based upon pressure difference testing. Not enough weight loss to justify the Seibon, and I'm not certain they put the vent in the optimal spot.

Reaper42 · 01-08-2012, 02:46 PM

Any more pics of the car with the new wing?

SPOHN · 01-08-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I've thought about the Seibon hood Mike mentions, but will instead be going with the OEM hood and carefully placed DIY vents based upon pressure difference testing. Not enough weight loss to justify the Seibon, and I'm not certain they put the vent in the optimal spot.

Interested in the DIY hood. I'd like to do the same.

roplusbee · 01-08-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

I've thought about the Seibon hood Mike mentions, but will instead be going with the OEM hood and carefully placed DIY vents based upon pressure difference testing. Not enough weight loss to justify the Seibon, and I'm not certain they put the vent in the optimal spot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Interested in the DIY hood. I'd like to do the same.

with this
+1

M.Bonanni · 01-17-2012, 08:53 PM

Looking to buy some cheap used HFCs if anybody has some...

WTB: High Flow Cats

muetze.glatze · 02-03-2012, 06:03 PM

Wow. The car looks great.

M.Bonanni · 02-09-2012, 02:13 PM

Just wanted to pop in and give you guys some updates on the project! It's been slow moving since SEMA and by slow moving I mean nothing has really happened, but I have been working hard outside of the garage to get this thing as far along as my tiny budget will allow before the Global Time Attack event in April.

First update, and I am very excited, is that I will FINALLY be getting this thing back on the track in a few days! Unfortunately, I probably wont get the opportunity to do too many laps though as I am going out there to do some coaching so my track time is limited. I also don't really have enough tire to do a full day considering I have to drive the car 350 miles home after the event. So maybe its not as exciting as it could be, but this is the first time I have had this car on track in almost two years and I feel it will prove as valuable testing before the time attack in April which will be at the same track.

Goals:
1. Test ducted 25 row oil cooler setup.
2. Test brake ducts
3. Test new Hawk Performance brake pad split compound setup
4. Test & tune alignment, sway bar, suspension settings
5. Get baseline lap time.
6. Figure out what areas of the car need to be focused on before April.

I don't quite know what to expect as far as lap time goes since it's been a very long time since I have had this car at this track and the last time I was out there the car was handling at its very worst. The last time I had this car at this track was just days after SEMA back in 2009. The car was in SEMA and I had lowered the ride height far beyond the range of optimal suspension geometry. Furthermore I didn't even have the time to re-align it after lowering it so the rear toe was all out of whack. I didn't do any at-track tuning because I was driving another car at the same event that I put all of my focus into instead. On the flip side, the car had probably 30+ more horsepower back then and perhaps the biggest advantage is that it had a limited-slip differential in it. Now I am back to stock HFC and exhaust and a burnt up stock LSD. Now however I have a better sway bar setup with the Whitelines, a much better alignment, and better tires (very very worn out NT05s back then vs. very very worn out RS3s now). I think the biggest difference will be the lack of a good limited-slip differential, especially at this track so I don't think I will be any faster than I was last time out, but a part of me is very curious to see if better handling and hopefully better driving can overcome the lack of horsepower and an LSD compared to last time out.

Here's the good news, by the time April rolls around, this car will have an OS Giken LSD and a fresh set of Hankook RS3 rubber at the very least so if I can get close to my previous best this time out I will be very happy knowing that the car should be quite a bit faster come April.

I will update next week on how it went.

Unique_Z · 02-09-2012, 03:16 PM

Looking good bro! Any future plans for mods?

M.Bonanni · 02-09-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwan72

Looking good bro! Any future plans for mods?

Thanks! Of course, a man's modding is never done. I have a massive wish list that is constantly changing/evolving of things I want to buy/build. I am sure the list will have a major shift after the initial track test on Saturday so I can't even tell you whats next after the OS Giken LSD that I have on order and a few small things I already have and am procrastinating on like hood pins, radiator hoses, etc. I also have a license/software for an Uprev tune but I don't personally know how to tune it and I don't want to pay someone to tune it until I get rid of the stock HFC and exhaust which is likely my next goal unless this track test reveals a more pressing issue.

Unique_Z · 02-09-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Thanks! Of course, a man's modding is never done. I have a massive wish list that is constantly changing/evolving of things I want to buy/build. I am sure the list will have a major shift after the initial track test on Saturday so I can't even tell you whats next after the OS Giken LSD that I have on order and a few small things I already have and am procrastinating on like hood pins, radiator hoses, etc. I also have a license/software for an Uprev tune but I don't personally know how to tune it and I don't want to pay someone to tune it until I get rid of the stock HFC and exhaust which is likely my next goal unless this track test reveals a more pressing issue.

No biggie. Lol i couldnt agree more with that phrase. Same goes to me

well in that case, good luck with your track test this saturday. Hopefully that will clear things up for you to make up your mind for the mods

All the best,
Iwan

12-29-2011, 12:29 PM	#167 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Thanks gtkiller! For anyone interested, I'm going to be selling my SEIBON SR style front lip here soon. Already off the car just need to get it cleaned up and take pics. Only been on my car since SEMA (beginning of Nov.) and in perfect condition aside from the normal scratches on the bottom side from scraping things. Can't see them when its on the car. Removed it because I am going to build a custom splitter. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-02-2012, 03:55 PM	#168 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	SEIBON SR Style Front Lip Front lip is up for sale. Debating selling the SEIBON TS style hood too in favor of a different style that doesn't look as good but will provide better venting... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-02-2012, 06:44 PM	#169 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I'm looking for a good vented hood myself, let me know what your search shows up. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

01-02-2012, 11:56 PM	#170 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	SEIBON VSII is the best I've seen as far as vent size/design goes. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-03-2012, 07:44 PM	#171 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I've thought about the Seibon hood Mike mentions, but will instead be going with the OEM hood and carefully placed DIY vents based upon pressure difference testing. Not enough weight loss to justify the Seibon, and I'm not certain they put the vent in the optimal spot. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-28-2011, 11:30 PM	#166 (permalink)
gtkiller Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 474 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 3370	Car's looking really mean, I love the look!

01-08-2012, 02:46 PM	#172 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	Any more pics of the car with the new wing? __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-17-2012, 08:53 PM	#175 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Looking to buy some cheap used HFCs if anybody has some... WTB: High Flow Cats __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-03-2012, 06:03 PM	#176 (permalink)
muetze.glatze Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 13 Drives: 370Z Black MY11 Rep Power: 14	Wow. The car looks great. __________________ 2011 Black 370Z \| Invidia Gemini Exhaust \| Vast HFC \| UpRev \| Injen CAI \| Bilstein B16 PSS10 Coilover Kit \| Rohana RC10 9+11 x20" \| Cobra N+ Carbon Front and Diffuser \|

02-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#177 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Just wanted to pop in and give you guys some updates on the project! It's been slow moving since SEMA and by slow moving I mean nothing has really happened, but I have been working hard outside of the garage to get this thing as far along as my tiny budget will allow before the Global Time Attack event in April. First update, and I am very excited, is that I will FINALLY be getting this thing back on the track in a few days! Unfortunately, I probably wont get the opportunity to do too many laps though as I am going out there to do some coaching so my track time is limited. I also don't really have enough tire to do a full day considering I have to drive the car 350 miles home after the event. So maybe its not as exciting as it could be, but this is the first time I have had this car on track in almost two years and I feel it will prove as valuable testing before the time attack in April which will be at the same track. Goals: 1. Test ducted 25 row oil cooler setup. 2. Test brake ducts 3. Test new Hawk Performance brake pad split compound setup 4. Test & tune alignment, sway bar, suspension settings 5. Get baseline lap time. 6. Figure out what areas of the car need to be focused on before April. I don't quite know what to expect as far as lap time goes since it's been a very long time since I have had this car at this track and the last time I was out there the car was handling at its very worst. The last time I had this car at this track was just days after SEMA back in 2009. The car was in SEMA and I had lowered the ride height far beyond the range of optimal suspension geometry. Furthermore I didn't even have the time to re-align it after lowering it so the rear toe was all out of whack. I didn't do any at-track tuning because I was driving another car at the same event that I put all of my focus into instead. On the flip side, the car had probably 30+ more horsepower back then and perhaps the biggest advantage is that it had a limited-slip differential in it. Now I am back to stock HFC and exhaust and a burnt up stock LSD. Now however I have a better sway bar setup with the Whitelines, a much better alignment, and better tires (very very worn out NT05s back then vs. very very worn out RS3s now). I think the biggest difference will be the lack of a good limited-slip differential, especially at this track so I don't think I will be any faster than I was last time out, but a part of me is very curious to see if better handling and hopefully better driving can overcome the lack of horsepower and an LSD compared to last time out. Here's the good news, by the time April rolls around, this car will have an OS Giken LSD and a fresh set of Hankook RS3 rubber at the very least so if I can get close to my previous best this time out I will be very happy knowing that the car should be quite a bit faster come April. I will update next week on how it went. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-09-2012, 03:16 PM	#178 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 18	Looking good bro! Any future plans for mods? __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

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