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

vipor · 02-17-2010, 06:16 PM

You need a gunmetal tow hook. That or black. The red doesn't go with anything.

The wheel setup does look nice though. Hell, I think you could still push the rears out a bit lol.

I've always been a fan (if you have to do it) with either a vertical line near the forward door seam or across the bottom. Typically when they are just somewhat noticeable. Like a lighter silver for your car. Not sure if your sponsors would be okay with the "ghost" look for their logo though heh.

M.Bonanni · 02-17-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

You need a gunmetal tow hook. That or black. The red doesn't go with anything.

The wheel setup does look nice though. Hell, I think you could still push the rears out a bit lol.

I've always been a fan (if you have to do it) with either a vertical line near the forward door seam or across the bottom. Typically when they are just somewhat noticeable. Like a lighter silver for your car. Not sure if your sponsors would be okay with the "ghost" look for their logo though heh.

Yeah thinking of powdercoating the red part of the tow hook either black or my new accent color that will be on my car via the vinyl. Red is not in the works though, red/black/silver is soooo 2007.

Yeah I wouldn't do the "ghost" look for my sponsors. Even though most, if not all of them probably wouldn't say anything about it, I am better to my sponsors than that lol. A sponsor's logo on my car is a main staple of my sponsorships. If a company is willing to invest in me and help me out, the least I can do is make sure their logo is easily readable.

The color scheme of the car is actually chosen by my title sponsor Berk Technology this year. It will match the new look of their time attack BMW 135i which I will be driving for them in time attack. Its not a traditional "safe" color scheme though so don't get excited. I think it will look cool, it will be more along the lines of what I like to call a "Ken Block" style color scheme. You know how I love that neon.

GT Motoring · 02-17-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Yeah thinking of powdercoating the red part of the tow hook either black or my new accent color that will be on my car via the vinyl. Red is not in the works though, red/black/silver is soooo 2007.

Or you could ask your awesome sponsor for a black one to swap out.

M.Bonanni · 02-17-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GT Motoring

Or you could ask your awesome sponsor for a black one to swap out.

Thats true, but I am trying to save you $$$ here. I will let you pay the powdercoating bill if you want.

Paul@AEperformance · 02-17-2010, 06:56 PM

looking clean Mike,

Good to see the beast back on the streets =)

phelan · 02-17-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Red is not in the works though, red/black/silver is soooo 2007.

nothin' wrong with red! lol

M.Bonanni · 02-17-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

nothin' wrong with red! lol

Sure, the red/black/combo is still cool. Your iPod Shuffle isn't out of date yet either, don't worry.

vipor · 02-17-2010, 06:34 PM

Yeah his cars always looked sweet. The only qualms I ever had was the overuse of the DC logo as a pattern or texture.

I'm

to see how yours turns out. If it's the same dark gold color that's on your Bimmer then it'll definitely be a crapshoot but I'll stay positive

M.Bonanni · 02-17-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

Yeah his cars always looked sweet. The only qualms I ever had was the overuse of the DC logo as a pattern or texture.

I'm

to see how yours turns out. If it's the same dark gold color that's on your Bimmer then it'll definitely be a crapshoot but I'll stay positive

Rest assured that when I reference Ken Block's cars I am talking about his color choices. Usually pretty monotone with one or two bright "neon" colors. My car will not feature any patterns or textures, just simple one color logos with another color border. And no, the black/gold scheme of the Berk car in 2009 is gone so gold will not be making its way onto my car.

vipor · 02-19-2010, 03:20 PM

yay green and not gold/bronze!

I like it!

M.Bonanni · 02-19-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

yay green and not gold/bronze!

I like it!

Its yellow, like highlighter ink.

Yeah I would not have been down for gold/bronze...

M.Bonanni · 02-19-2010, 07:20 PM

Just installed the Blue Batmobile smoked third brake light overlay. Tried to install the tail light overlays, but apparently they are way beyond my skill level for that type of thing so those are ruined lol. Also swapped the JDM fog light for the stock piece. Looks much better with less bright red in the back. Pics next week after Hellaflush 3.5.

JB1 · 02-21-2010, 10:08 AM

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Just installed the Blue Batmobile smoked third brake light overlay. Tried to install the tail light overlays, but apparently they are way beyond my skill level for that type of thing so those are ruined lol. Also swapped the JDM fog light for the stock piece. Looks much better with less bright red in the back. Pics next week after Hellaflush 3.5.

You should get the rear valence overlay from Blue Batmobile, blacking out that lower part of the rear bumper would look great with the black wing!

dlmartin81 · 02-19-2010, 08:02 PM

The spacers in the rear make a big difference. Looks great!

dlmartin81 · 02-19-2010, 08:15 PM

Q: Are you rubbing in the front when turning and hitting a bump??

02-17-2010, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	You need a gunmetal tow hook. That or black. The red doesn't go with anything. The wheel setup does look nice though. Hell, I think you could still push the rears out a bit lol. I've always been a fan (if you have to do it) with either a vertical line near the forward door seam or across the bottom. Typically when they are just somewhat noticeable. Like a lighter silver for your car. Not sure if your sponsors would be okay with the "ghost" look for their logo though heh. __________________ 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

02-17-2010, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul@AEperformance The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At the Track Posts: 194 Drives: All sorts of Fast! Rep Power: 17	looking clean Mike, Good to see the beast back on the streets =) __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

02-17-2010, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	Yeah his cars always looked sweet. The only qualms I ever had was the overuse of the DC logo as a pattern or texture. I'm to see how yours turns out. If it's the same dark gold color that's on your Bimmer then it'll definitely be a crapshoot but I'll stay positive __________________ 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

02-19-2010, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	yay green and not gold/bronze! I like it! __________________ 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

02-19-2010, 07:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Just installed the Blue Batmobile smoked third brake light overlay. Tried to install the tail light overlays, but apparently they are way beyond my skill level for that type of thing so those are ruined lol. Also swapped the JDM fog light for the stock piece. Looks much better with less bright red in the back. Pics next week after Hellaflush 3.5. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-19-2010, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 44 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 609	The spacers in the rear make a big difference. Looks great!

02-19-2010, 08:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 44 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 609	Q: Are you rubbing in the front when turning and hitting a bump??