DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 05-19-2009, 11:30 AM

Carbonetic 1.5 way LSD just showed up! It will get installed on Thursday morning.

wstar · 05-19-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Carbonetic 1.5 way LSD just showed up! It will get installed on Thursday morning.

Excellent, I'm waiting to hear how you like this on the track, and how it holds up under longer/hotter sessions vs the stock VSLD.

M.Bonanni · 05-19-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Excellent, I'm waiting to hear how you like this on the track, and how it holds up under longer/hotter sessions vs the stock VSLD.

Unfortunately Big Willow wont be too hard on the LSD compared to a track like Buttonwillow. Big Willow is big and fast, not many tight corners to power out of. What Big Willow will do though is put the Mishimoto Oil Cooler through the ultimate test since there will be A LOT of full throttle, sustained high RPMs and air temps close to or over 100 degrees.

RCZ · 05-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Hmm Brides....

Exciting stuff going on with your car Mike, Im staying tuned to your results!

phelan · 05-19-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Hmm Brides....

Exciting stuff going on with your car Mike, Im staying tuned to your results!

I'm loving this car too. Really excited for the Berk parts, and I'm really thinking about getting a pair of BRIDE seats...

Then again, $ comes from WHERE?!

M.Bonanni · 05-19-2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks guys.

travisjb · 05-19-2009, 08:45 PM

Sweeeet! Helpful update Mike!... and great news on the rails. I should have mine back this weekend too, with same diff and some other bits... going to update journal now

M.Bonanni · 05-21-2009, 11:21 AM

So I know I was supposed to have been working on it, but unfortunately I have been really sick the past few days so nothing has been done lol. I was supposed to have the diff installed this morning, but Travis has informed me that some other parts are needed to complete the install so I will have to wait until I get those. Looks like next week will be REALLY busy.

bboypuertoroc · 05-21-2009, 04:20 PM

Bad DDM. BAD.

LOL

M.Bonanni · 05-24-2009, 04:51 PM

FINALLY started to work on the Z a bit today. I got the Mishimoto oil cooler kit back on the car and realized that its not quite everything I was hoping for. I will not be making a mounting kit for this oil cooler just because it takes a bit too much work to make it fit well being a universal kit. The first time I mounted the cooler to the car I did a half *** job just to get it on the car for testing. This time I took the time to mount it better and although I have it on my car the way I want it, it just takes too much work to make it fit right for me to offer a proper mounting kit. Its still a great kit for those who don't mind spending the time to make everything fit perfect.

Mishimoto universal oil cooler kit:

Pure Power oil filter mated to Mishimoto sandwich plate.

I have also decided to hold off on installing the SPC rear toe bolts just because I don't need them at this point and because installation requires some drilling on the car to make the holes a bit bigger and I just don't want to do that for a part that I don't NEED at this point.

Tomorrow the Nismo wheel studs will go in, the Hawk HP+ brake pads will go back in, and the spare tire/tools/ trunk plastics will come back out.

eXo5 · 05-24-2009, 04:58 PM

I just realized a few days ago the mishimoto guys actually work out of my home town. I havent really seen much of what they have done yet. Im pretty sure theyre a fairly new company. Mayhaps if we can generate some kind of demand for the item they may be interested in making one specificially for the Z?

M.Bonanni · 05-24-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eXo5

I just realized a few days ago the mishimoto guys actually work out of my home town. I havent really seen much of what they have done yet. Im pretty sure theyre a fairly new company. Mayhaps if we can generate some kind of demand for the item they may be interested in making one specificially for the Z?

I spoke to them about that a while ago and they weren't at all enthusiastic about the idea unfortunately. They were more interested in doing a radiator which I am sure will come out soon.

import111 · 05-25-2009, 08:18 PM

Would any rear toe bolts for the 370Z require drilling on the car or just the SPC ones?

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

I have also decided to hold off on installing the SPC rear toe bolts just because I don't need them at this point and because installation requires some drilling on the car to make the holes a bit bigger and I just don't want to do that for a part that I don't NEED at this point.

M.Bonanni · 05-26-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by import111

Would any rear toe bolts for the 370Z require drilling on the car or just the SPC ones?

I am not sure. I am not sure of anyone else who makes them for the car though either. Eibach and SPC are the only ones I have seen and Eibach's are made by SPC so its the same part.

travisjb · 05-24-2009, 05:34 PM

no biggie, we already have plenty of options for oil cooler kits... from stillen to technosquare to the oem option... and I know of another one in development that will include significantly more cooling capacity... I'll share more on that last option within the next week or two

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Sweeeet! Helpful update Mike!... and great news on the rails. I should have mine back this weekend too, with same diff and some other bits... going to update journal now __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-21-2009, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	So I know I was supposed to have been working on it, but unfortunately I have been really sick the past few days so nothing has been done lol. I was supposed to have the diff installed this morning, but Travis has informed me that some other parts are needed to complete the install so I will have to wait until I get those. Looks like next week will be REALLY busy. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

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bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 389	Bad DDM. BAD. LOL __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Hmm Brides.... Exciting stuff going on with your car Mike, Im staying tuned to your results!

05-24-2009, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	FINALLY started to work on the Z a bit today. I got the Mishimoto oil cooler kit back on the car and realized that its not quite everything I was hoping for. I will not be making a mounting kit for this oil cooler just because it takes a bit too much work to make it fit well being a universal kit. The first time I mounted the cooler to the car I did a half * job just to get it on the car for testing. This time I took the time to mount it better and although I have it on my car the way I want it, it just takes too much work to make it fit right for me to offer a proper mounting kit. Its still a great kit for those who don't mind spending the time to make everything fit perfect. Mishimoto universal oil cooler kit: Pure Power oil filter mated to Mishimoto sandwich plate. I have also decided to hold off on installing the SPC rear toe bolts just because I don't need them at this point and because installation requires some drilling on the car to make the holes a bit bigger and I just don't want to do that for a part that I don't NEED at this point. Tomorrow the Nismo wheel studs will go in, the Hawk HP+ brake pads will go back in, and the spare tire/tools/ trunk plastics will come back out. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form**

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eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 673	I just realized a few days ago the mishimoto guys actually work out of my home town. I havent really seen much of what they have done yet. Im pretty sure theyre a fairly new company. Mayhaps if we can generate some kind of demand for the item they may be interested in making one specificially for the Z? __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

05-24-2009, 05:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	no biggie, we already have plenty of options for oil cooler kits... from stillen to technosquare to the oem option... and I know of another one in development that will include significantly more cooling capacity... I'll share more on that last option within the next week or two __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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