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

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?

Jeffblue · 10-13-2010, 05:23 PM

M.Bonanni · 10-13-2010, 05:23 PM

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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

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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.

ChrisSlicks · 10-26-2010, 11:02 AM

Wow that was wet!

Congrats on the championship, you must be psyched!

m4a1mustang · 10-26-2010, 11:04 AM

That first shot is pretty badass.

M.Bonanni · 10-26-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Wow that was wet!

Congrats on the championship, you must be psyched!

Thanks! It's a great feeling, but would feel even better if we can get the Berk car back on its feet and do well at the finals.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That first shot is pretty badass.

My favorite! It was not on purpose, but I did save it haha.

Jeffblue · 10-26-2010, 11:14 AM

hey mike, did you recieve/install your new shift knob yet?

M.Bonanni · 10-26-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

hey mike, did you recieve/install your new shift knob yet?

Yes I did.

Jeffblue · 10-26-2010, 11:21 AM

oh sweet, post some pics. i'm thinking of getting this one. how is after getting into a hot/cold car? does it just get warm/cool, or is it like burn your hand hot/freezing cold?

M.Bonanni · 10-26-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

oh sweet, post some pics. i'm thinking of getting this one. how is after getting into a hot/cold car? does it just get warm/cool, or is it like burn your hand hot/freezing cold?

Well I haven't had it in hot weather yet, but my old raw aluminum one got pretty hot in the Vegas summer. It doesn't get freezing cold though but again I haven't had it through a full winter yet. As for pics, I am waiting on my "color pack" so I can put a red washer on top to match my GTR engine start button haha.

Jeffblue · 10-26-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Well I haven't had it in hot weather yet, but my old raw aluminum one got pretty hot in the Vegas summer. It doesn't get freezing cold though but again I haven't had it through a full winter yet. As for pics, I am waiting on my "color pack" so I can put a red washer on top to match my GTR engine start button haha.

i know it might sound dumb, but what do you mean by hot? you know when you get into your car on a hot day and the seatbelt touches your upper arm and burns like hell, is it that hot? or is it like, a dish coming out of the dish washer kind of hot?

M.Bonanni · 10-26-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i know it might sound dumb, but what do you mean by hot? you know when you get into your car on a hot day and the seatbelt touches your upper arm and burns like hell, is it that hot? or is it like, a dish coming out of the dish washer kind of hot?

Dishwasher hot for sure.

Aluminum retains less heat than steel or most other metals so it won't get as hot as the seatbelt. Plus it cools off faster.

10-26-2010, 10:57 AM	#396 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	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

10-26-2010, 11:02 AM	#397 (permalink)
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10-13-2010, 05:22 PM	#391 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	That kinda makes me want to do it too Looks good, where's the cheapest place to buy?

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37

10-13-2010, 05:48 PM	#394 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	does it stick out so much that its distracting or can you tone it out?

10-26-2010, 11:14 AM	#400 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	hey mike, did you recieve/install your new shift knob yet?

10-26-2010, 11:21 AM	#402 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	oh sweet, post some pics. i'm thinking of getting this one. how is after getting into a hot/cold car? does it just get warm/cool, or is it like burn your hand hot/freezing cold?