DDM Project 370Z

CBRich · 05-24-2009, 05:43 PM

DIY on the LSD sometime soon? That would be nice.

M.Bonanni · 05-24-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

DIY on the LSD sometime soon? That would be nice.

Nope. I am not even attempting that install. I will have a professional do it

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M.Bonanni · 05-25-2009, 06:44 PM

Nismo wheel studs are in as are the Hawk HP+ brake pads. Pre race nut & bolt check complete as well. Removal of the spare/tools/plastics, alignment, and re-corner balance tomorrow.

Nismo 60mm wheel studs compared to stock...

Nismo 60mm wheel studs installed...

miguez · 05-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Cool Mike. I've never done that, is it hard swaping those bolts?

Also, I see what I believe are the Eibach springs in there. Still using the stock dampers?

M.Bonanni · 05-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez

Cool Mike. I've never done that, is it hard swaping those bolts?

Also, I see what I believe are the Eibach springs in there. Still using the stock dampers?

No it is fairly easy to swap the studs. You have to remove the rotor, pound the old ones out, then put the new ones in.

I am not running the Eibach springs, they are the springs that came on the BC Racing ER Type coilovers. Usually they are black but since mine was the test fit set they were red for some reason.

ChrisSlicks · 05-25-2009, 08:13 PM

If you have access to a press it is easier to remove the whole wheel hub assembly (held in by the one large nut in the middle).

But a big hammer works just as well.

M.Bonanni · 05-26-2009, 06:06 PM

UPDATE:

Alignment is done. I don't have adjustable arms on the front so I am stuck at -1.7 deg. camber up front. Set my rear camber to -2.5 via the SPL Parts rear camber arms. Zero toe front and rear. This is just a baseline for the track and I will adjust as necessary throughout the race weekend.

My second set of 19" Forgestars are done and supposed to be shipping today. Unfortunately they ran out of time and couldn't do the neon green pinstripe so they will just be solid Piano Black. Once they are here (hopefully Thurs.) I will get the Nitto NT05 tires mounted.

The Carbonetic 1.5 way limited slip diff will not be installed until after the race unfortunately. Just no time and a scheduling conflict with the shop that will be doing the install.

Since that will not get done, all I will do back there is swap out the diff fluid.

Re-check corner balance and swap diff fluid tomorrow as well as a wash/wax. New vinyl layout, wheels, tires on Thursday (hopefully).

Also be sure to follow us on Twitter! I will be posting progress on the car throughout the Redline Time Attack weekend!

Mike Bonanni (DDMotorsports) on Twitter

miguez · 05-26-2009, 06:22 PM

Following!

M.Bonanni · 05-27-2009, 01:34 PM

My second set of Forgesars came in today! This is the set I will be using for the time attack this weekend. I am limited to a 285 width tire in my class so I couldn't go with an 11" rear. This set is 19x9 up front and 19x10 out back. 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear. I went with the stock wheel/tire sizes so I can provide a direct comparison between the Nitto NT05 tire and the stock Bridgestone tire.

Anyways, I got a weight on the 19x10" rear for those wondering. Weighs the same as the 19x9" front at 25 lbs...

Also, if anyone is interested I will be selling this set of wheels & tires after this weekend since I will be getting my 18" Forgestars fairly soon for track duty.

shabarivas · 05-27-2009, 02:49 PM

wow looks nice but those are HEAVY - so its more like a cast wheel less like a forged when it comes to weight...

M.Bonanni · 05-27-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

wow looks nice but those are HEAVY - so its more like a cast wheel less like a forged when it comes to weight...

I don't think thats heavy at all for a 19x10" wheel.

travisjb · 05-27-2009, 03:15 PM

agree, not heavy... stock is heavier... check these out, the lightest are around 26 lbs in this size, and cost a lot more !
Wheels for 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Sport Package

there are some 19x10.5s that would be more like 23 lbs like the te37, but again 2-3x as much $ to save 2 lbs

18s are it, if you're going for weight !

NIZMOZ · 05-27-2009, 04:17 PM

Enkei RPF1's I would have gotten for a track wheel as those are extremely light. 18's are around 18 lb.

M.Bonanni · 05-27-2009, 05:13 PM

Ok so temporary track wheels/tires are on.

Forgestar F14 19x9" front, 19x10" rear. Piano Black
Nitto NT05 tires, 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear

And the little bird that tells me about new 370Z products before anyone else knows.

ChrisSlicks · 05-27-2009, 05:17 PM

Looking good! Must be nice having a tire sponser

05-25-2009, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Nismo wheel studs are in as are the Hawk HP+ brake pads. Pre race nut & bolt check complete as well. Removal of the spare/tools/plastics, alignment, and re-corner balance tomorrow. Nismo 60mm wheel studs compared to stock... Nismo 60mm wheel studs installed... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-26-2009, 06:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	UPDATE: Alignment is done. I don't have adjustable arms on the front so I am stuck at -1.7 deg. camber up front. Set my rear camber to -2.5 via the SPL Parts rear camber arms. Zero toe front and rear. This is just a baseline for the track and I will adjust as necessary throughout the race weekend. My second set of 19" Forgestars are done and supposed to be shipping today. Unfortunately they ran out of time and couldn't do the neon green pinstripe so they will just be solid Piano Black. Once they are here (hopefully Thurs.) I will get the Nitto NT05 tires mounted. The Carbonetic 1.5 way limited slip diff will not be installed until after the race unfortunately. Just no time and a scheduling conflict with the shop that will be doing the install. Since that will not get done, all I will do back there is swap out the diff fluid. Re-check corner balance and swap diff fluid tomorrow as well as a wash/wax. New vinyl layout, wheels, tires on Thursday (hopefully). Also be sure to follow us on Twitter! I will be posting progress on the car throughout the Redline Time Attack weekend! Mike Bonanni (DDMotorsports) on Twitter __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form Last edited by M.Bonanni; 05-26-2009 at 06:42 PM.

05-27-2009, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	My second set of Forgesars came in today! This is the set I will be using for the time attack this weekend. I am limited to a 285 width tire in my class so I couldn't go with an 11" rear. This set is 19x9 up front and 19x10 out back. 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear. I went with the stock wheel/tire sizes so I can provide a direct comparison between the Nitto NT05 tire and the stock Bridgestone tire. Anyways, I got a weight on the 19x10" rear for those wondering. Weighs the same as the 19x9" front at 25 lbs... Also, if anyone is interested I will be selling this set of wheels & tires after this weekend since I will be getting my 18" Forgestars fairly soon for track duty. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-27-2009, 03:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	agree, not heavy... stock is heavier... check these out, the lightest are around 26 lbs in this size, and cost a lot more ! Wheels for 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Sport Package there are some 19x10.5s that would be more like 23 lbs like the te37, but again 2-3x as much $ to save 2 lbs 18s are it, if you're going for weight ! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-27-2009, 04:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	Enkei RPF1's I would have gotten for a track wheel as those are extremely light. 18's are around 18 lb. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

05-24-2009, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	DIY on the LSD sometime soon? That would be nice.

05-25-2009, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 183	Cool Mike. I've never done that, is it hard swaping those bolts? Also, I see what I believe are the Eibach springs in there. Still using the stock dampers?

05-25-2009, 08:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	If you have access to a press it is easier to remove the whole wheel hub assembly (held in by the one large nut in the middle). But a big hammer works just as well.

05-26-2009, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 183	Following!

05-27-2009, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	wow looks nice but those are HEAVY - so its more like a cast wheel less like a forged when it comes to weight...

05-27-2009, 05:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Ok so temporary track wheels/tires are on. Forgestar F14 19x9" front, 19x10" rear. Piano Black Nitto NT05 tires, 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear And the little bird that tells me about new 370Z products before anyone else knows. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-27-2009, 05:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Looking good! Must be nice having a tire sponser

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