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

theDreamer · 01-11-2010, 01:45 PM

Car is looking great.

RCZ · 01-11-2010, 02:13 PM

awesome to see the revival of this project Mike! I'm sure there's some good stuff coming from this thread in the future. Definitely one of the ones to watch.

M.Bonanni · 01-11-2010, 02:22 PM

Thanks guys! I am sure the modding wont be as fast paced as my last thread, but I will do my best to keep the momentum up on the development of this car! I am still trying to work with a lot of different companies to help test, promote, and develop new products.

Z1Performance · 01-11-2010, 04:23 PM

best of luck with future plans Mike, and if you ever need any help, drop me a line

M.Bonanni · 01-11-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1Performance

best of luck with future plans Mike, and if you ever need any help, drop me a line

Thanks! Is this Adam?

Z1Performance · 01-12-2010, 08:20 AM

yep

M.Bonanni · 01-12-2010, 03:05 PM

^^Nice to see you on here!

Anyways...so trying to come up with a cleaner yet still attention getting vinyl theme. Here's where I am at so far. Keep it minimalistic but make it pop with highlighter yellow outlines. Thoughts?

vipor · 01-12-2010, 04:40 PM

only on pearl white

M.Bonanni · 01-22-2010, 05:00 PM

Well, we finally figured out a plan with what this car will be used for this year! Its not racing, but it's definitely better than nothing! I for one, am very excited about it and hopefully it will be something that will continue to allow me to find sponsorship support and continue with this build.

BMS 370Z Used In Berk Technology Demo Car Program! Bonanni Motorsports Blog

vipor · 01-22-2010, 05:54 PM

that's awesome mike! sucks you're not racing but this is great for exposure

M.Bonanni · 01-22-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

that's awesome mike! sucks you're not racing but this is great for exposure

Oh I am racing, just not in this car.

Obviously I want to continue progression on building this car and after having to shut down DDM and realizing I would not be able to afford to race it this season, I was feeling pretty bad for some of my sponsors who came on late in the '09 season. With this new plan, those sponsors will get all the benefits of the large crowds and media exposure at the time attack events which makes me sleep easier. Hopefully I will be able to attract some new sponsors as well to continue helping develop and showcase new products for these cars with other companies.

I must admit, I am also kind of excited to shift focus back towards the looks on this car. Last year, any money I had to spend on the car went towards making it faster instead of making it look really good. I am excited to start working on trying to make the rest of the outside more agressive to match better with that giant wing.

vipor · 01-22-2010, 07:53 PM

amuse? lol

M.Bonanni · 01-22-2010, 08:04 PM

lol if I somehow find a lot of money then Amuse might be do-able. But then again, if I found a lot of money I would probably use it to pay for another season of racing in the Z.

So no...probably not Amuse. Will probably have to piece the exterior together unless I can find a full sponsorship from someone. I will probably start with a front lip, then sides, the rear, then hood, etc... Right now though I really want to switch up the wheels to something more along the lines of an SSR SP-3.

Mike · 01-22-2010, 08:36 PM

Great news!

And that giant wing should have a new look in the next couple days too! I think I shipped you the parts back last monday or tuesday, so any day now.

motoextreme · 01-22-2010, 09:53 PM

Really nice write up and your car is looking great bud! As I mentioned before, I know what your going through, closing MotoExtreme even though it was just a side thing for me was disheartening.

If you hit Willow, Fontana or one of our local CA tracks please let us know. I'd really like to see your Z in action.

Best of luck and if my new side venture takes off like I think it will then I'd love to help sponsor your ride. Keep the updates coming!

01-11-2010, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Car is looking great. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-11-2010, 02:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Thanks guys! I am sure the modding wont be as fast paced as my last thread, but I will do my best to keep the momentum up on the development of this car! I am still trying to work with a lot of different companies to help test, promote, and develop new products. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	^^Nice to see you on here! Anyways...so trying to come up with a cleaner yet still attention getting vinyl theme. Here's where I am at so far. Keep it minimalistic but make it pop with highlighter yellow outlines. Thoughts? __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-12-2010, 04:40 PM	#23 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	only on pearl white __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-22-2010, 05:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Well, we finally figured out a plan with what this car will be used for this year! Its not racing, but it's definitely better than nothing! I for one, am very excited about it and hopefully it will be something that will continue to allow me to find sponsorship support and continue with this build. BMS 370Z Used In Berk Technology Demo Car Program! Bonanni Motorsports Blog __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

01-11-2010, 02:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	awesome to see the revival of this project Mike! I'm sure there's some good stuff coming from this thread in the future. Definitely one of the ones to watch.

01-11-2010, 04:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	best of luck with future plans Mike, and if you ever need any help, drop me a line

01-12-2010, 08:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	yep

01-22-2010, 05:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	that's awesome mike! sucks you're not racing but this is great for exposure __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-22-2010, 07:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	amuse? lol __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-22-2010, 08:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	lol if I somehow find a lot of money then Amuse might be do-able. But then again, if I found a lot of money I would probably use it to pay for another season of racing in the Z. So no...probably not Amuse. Will probably have to piece the exterior together unless I can find a full sponsorship from someone. I will probably start with a front lip, then sides, the rear, then hood, etc... Right now though I really want to switch up the wheels to something more along the lines of an SSR SP-3. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form Last edited by M.Bonanni; 01-22-2010 at 08:07 PM.

01-22-2010, 08:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	Great news! And that giant wing should have a new look in the next couple days too! I think I shipped you the parts back last monday or tuesday, so any day now. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-22-2010, 09:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Really nice write up and your car is looking great bud! As I mentioned before, I know what your going through, closing MotoExtreme even though it was just a side thing for me was disheartening. If you hit Willow, Fontana or one of our local CA tracks please let us know. I'd really like to see your Z in action. Best of luck and if my new side venture takes off like I think it will then I'd love to help sponsor your ride. Keep the updates coming! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports