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

M.Bonanni · 10-02-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Did I see you on VOD cars the other day?

Yep! On Fast Lane Daily from this past Time Attack.

travisjb · 10-02-2010, 10:22 PM

sweet! nice job... you're becoming famous! we need to write them a note and tell them to stop calling you "that driver"!

PS all, here's Mike's coverage from FLD... lots of great shots of his Berk BMW ride and you can see him around 2:10

http://www.vodcars.com/fastlanedaily...-the-shakedown

M.Bonanni · 10-05-2010, 01:01 PM

Ordering Stillen J-Hook rotors today! Also ordered some OEM caliper re-build kits from Fontana Nissan. Brakes could use a re-freshing after all of the track days I have done.

M.Bonanni · 10-05-2010, 04:02 PM

Help me choose a caliper color... Go vote!

Help me choose a caliper color

RCZ · 10-05-2010, 05:59 PM

ahh so you're a mere mortal like all of us now too

christian370z · 10-05-2010, 06:08 PM

I voted, definately GTR Gold. It is very classy but not quite as flashy as bright yellow which complements the car.

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2010, 06:09 PM

Red or Yellow for the calipers!

M.Bonanni · 10-13-2010, 04:46 PM

It's all about the details. Cheap thrills while I save up for my brake system re-build...

Jeffblue · 10-13-2010, 05:23 PM

vipor · 10-13-2010, 05:03 PM

RCZ · 10-13-2010, 05:22 PM

That kinda makes me want to do it too

Looks good, where's the cheapest place to buy?

M.Bonanni · 10-13-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

That kinda makes me want to do it too

Looks good, where's the cheapest place to buy?

It's an OEM part so I got mine from Scott at Fontana Nissan.

RCZ · 10-13-2010, 05:48 PM

does it stick out so much that its distracting or can you tone it out?

M.Bonanni · 10-13-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

does it stick out so much that its distracting or can you tone it out?

Its subtle.

M.Bonanni · 10-26-2010, 10:57 AM

The Berk Technology 135i is suffering from electrical issues so it didn't make this last weekend's Redline Time Attack event up at Infineon. I decided to take my 370Z and enter it into Street Tire RWD class to get some points since points go with the driver not the car. It rained all weekened which leveled the playing field and I ended up winning my class by over 12 seconds in my bone stock Z! While that may sound cool, a lot of the fast "regulars" in my class weren't there and if the event were in the dry, I am sure the results would have been much different even with the cars that did show up. With the points gained and only one more round to go, I am officially the 2010 Street Tire RWD Champion!

The oil temps kept in check simply because of the lack of throttle I could apply in the extremely wet conditions. If it were dry I don't think the car would have lasted a full lap. Here are some photos from the event which show how wet it was, and it was worse than this at times...

In other 370Z news, Paul Dentice and AE Performance killed it yet again in the Enthusiast RWD class in the wet without traction control or ABS.

10-02-2010, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	sweet! nice job... you're becoming famous! we need to write them a note and tell them to stop calling you "that driver"! PS all, here's Mike's coverage from FLD... lots of great shots of his Berk BMW ride and you can see him around 2:10 http://www.vodcars.com/fastlanedaily...-the-shakedown __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 10-02-2010 at 10:34 PM.

10-05-2010, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Ordering Stillen J-Hook rotors today! Also ordered some OEM caliper re-build kits from Fontana Nissan. Brakes could use a re-freshing after all of the track days I have done. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form Last edited by M.Bonanni; 10-05-2010 at 02:06 PM.

10-05-2010, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Help me choose a caliper color... Go vote! Help me choose a caliper color __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

10-05-2010, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 434	I voted, definately GTR Gold. It is very classy but not quite as flashy as bright yellow which complements the car. __________________ -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

10-05-2010, 06:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Red or Yellow for the calipers! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-05-2010, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	ahh so you're a mere mortal like all of us now too

10-13-2010, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	It's all about the details. Cheap thrills while I save up for my brake system re-build... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

10-13-2010, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 39

10-13-2010, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 44 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 51	__________________ 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

10-13-2010, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	That kinda makes me want to do it too Looks good, where's the cheapest place to buy?

10-13-2010, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	does it stick out so much that its distracting or can you tone it out?

10-26-2010, 10:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	The Berk Technology 135i is suffering from electrical issues so it didn't make this last weekend's Redline Time Attack event up at Infineon. I decided to take my 370Z and enter it into Street Tire RWD class to get some points since points go with the driver not the car. It rained all weekened which leveled the playing field and I ended up winning my class by over 12 seconds in my bone stock Z! While that may sound cool, a lot of the fast "regulars" in my class weren't there and if the event were in the dry, I am sure the results would have been much different even with the cars that did show up. With the points gained and only one more round to go, I am officially the 2010 Street Tire RWD Champion! The oil temps kept in check simply because of the lack of throttle I could apply in the extremely wet conditions. If it were dry I don't think the car would have lasted a full lap. Here are some photos from the event which show how wet it was, and it was worse than this at times... In other 370Z news, Paul Dentice and AE Performance killed it yet again in the Enthusiast RWD class in the wet without traction control or ABS. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

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