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

M.Bonanni

Yes, you got it, Version 3.0 of my 370Z build. Version 1 was from when I bought it until December 2009 when I built it as a time attack car and promotional vehicle for my old company (Double Down Motorsports). Version 2 was after I closed up shop at Double Down until I put it back to stock after deciding to sell it. I didn't end up selling it obviously so now here I am back with Version 3.0, starting over again from scratch.

Click Here to see the Version 1.0 thread.
Click Here to see the Version 2.0 thread.

After keeping the Z stock for a long time, and after months of debating with myself on what to do with this car, I have decided yet again to go towards a track build, however this time it will be much more thought out. For these early stages I will be aiming to keep the car within the N.A.S.A. TT-A class rules, although due to scheduling conflicts I can't hit any of the remaining 2011 N.A.S.A. So-Cal races with the car. Because of this, 2011 will be a development year for the car aimed at testing and tuning.

This version of the build is going to be very different for a few reasons, one being the strict limitations of the N.A.S.A. TT-A class, the other being the strict limitations of my severely reduced budget. The result will be a slow but methodical progression of the car, taking into account every detail of what I have learned in my years of racing and what I am continuing to learn. I aim to do a lot with a little and hopefully will see good results from the fruits of my labor. I have no mechanical training, no fabrication skills, and no shop but what I do have is knowledge, determination, and a 2-car garage. I am hoping that this will be the most interesting version for the track junky to read as it will focus less on just throwing a bunch of bolt-ons at the car and more on creativity and fine tuning to get every hundredth of a second out of the car.

I have been slowly working on the 370Z over the last few months so below I will highlight everything I have done up to this point to get this thread up to speed.

__________________
MikeBonanni.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36
Function > Form