DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 06-24-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

I'd offer to put you up at my in-law's place but I'll spare you that ! lol

Hope you can make it - will be my first time at that track so I could use some coaching

lol

I will let you know if I end up making it.

M.Bonanni · 06-25-2009, 12:14 PM

SPC front camber arms will be here Monday, Hotchkis Sways come on Tuesday.

Caravanshaka · 06-25-2009, 12:23 PM

yay for front camber adjustment, your track times will thank you

M.Bonanni · 06-25-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

yay for front camber adjustment, your track times will thank you

As will my tires.

Caravanshaka · 06-25-2009, 12:28 PM

you mean your tire sponsor?

M.Bonanni · 06-25-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

you mean your tire sponsor?

Nah they don't care. I still have to pay for the tires, just not as much

. I am sure they still make a bit of profit off of me.

Caravanshaka · 06-25-2009, 12:38 PM

partial sponsorship certainly beats no sponsorship!

nogoodname · 06-25-2009, 12:40 PM

^ Yeah lol

M.Bonanni · 06-25-2009, 01:32 PM

Also looking into seeing if the Nismo finned differential cover for the 350Z/G35/Titan will fit the 370Z. I am 90% sure it will. This will help with cooling the diff. Getting in touch with my Nismo supplier now...

nogoodname · 06-25-2009, 01:33 PM

Nice lid. That will help quite a bit at the track.

ChrisSlicks · 06-25-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

Nice lid. That will help quite a bit at the track.

It will help but it won't be enough by itself for the track junkies. A pump and radiator will still be required, every little bit helps though.

M.Bonanni · 06-25-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It will help but it won't be enough by itself for the track junkies. A pump and radiator will still be required, every little bit helps though.

It might not be enough by itself for the stock VLSD, but with an aftermarket LSD that generates less heat it might. Only one way to find out.

M.Bonanni · 06-29-2009, 03:07 PM

A little update on whats to come.

Berk Cat-Back: It was supposed to be done and ready for me to pick up and take home on Sunday when I was down in Southern California, but it didn't get done, they promised me it would ship this week so this is on standby again for now.

SPC Front Control Arms: These are out for delivery on a UPS truck right now so I will have them today, install probably tomorrow.

Hotchkis Sways: Scheduled for delivery tomorrow, install probably Wednesday or Thursday.

Carbonetic Rear Diff: Still going through the break in process. I am going a little more overkill with my break in than the directions state, but Carbonetic forwarded me the break in procedure they suggest for my application so I am following that. The procedure is 15-20 minutes of figure 8s immediately after install, change fluid, 15-20 minutes of figure 8s again, change fluid, drive 700 miles, change fluid. I still need to do the second set of figure 8s and change the fluid again before driving 700 miles.

Side Skirts: I couldn't resist and ordered the carbon side skirt add on things that VIP Status had on his car. Don't think they will provide much aerodynamic performance gain, but they look so damn cool! Those will hopefully get here near the end of the week as well.

Nismo Diff Cover: Still haven't gotten confirmation from Nissan as to whether or not the 350Z diff cover will work on the 370Z so this hasn't been ordered yet.

Project Kics Magnetic Diff Plug: On backorder for now, but I am getting a number of them in. I believe they will work on the engine oil plug as well.

ssqpolo · 06-29-2009, 06:37 PM

i love those sideskirt things!! and im reallllllllly waiting for berk's catback. its been way overdue

M.Bonanni · 06-29-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo

i love those sideskirt things!! and im reallllllllly waiting for berk's catback. its been way overdue

I know, and they feel bad about it too but they have been really busy trying to fill backorders they said, which comes first naturally.

On another note. SPC front control arms came in today. Will install them tomorrow along with the Hotchkis sways if they show up in the early part of the day.

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M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Also looking into seeing if the Nismo finned differential cover for the 350Z/G35/Titan will fit the 370Z. I am 90% sure it will. This will help with cooling the diff. Getting in touch with my Nismo supplier now... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	A little update on whats to come. Berk Cat-Back: It was supposed to be done and ready for me to pick up and take home on Sunday when I was down in Southern California, but it didn't get done, they promised me it would ship this week so this is on standby again for now. SPC Front Control Arms: These are out for delivery on a UPS truck right now so I will have them today, install probably tomorrow. Hotchkis Sways: Scheduled for delivery tomorrow, install probably Wednesday or Thursday. Carbonetic Rear Diff: Still going through the break in process. I am going a little more overkill with my break in than the directions state, but Carbonetic forwarded me the break in procedure they suggest for my application so I am following that. The procedure is 15-20 minutes of figure 8s immediately after install, change fluid, 15-20 minutes of figure 8s again, change fluid, drive 700 miles, change fluid. I still need to do the second set of figure 8s and change the fluid again before driving 700 miles. Side Skirts: I couldn't resist and ordered the carbon side skirt add on things that VIP Status had on his car. Don't think they will provide much aerodynamic performance gain, but they look so damn cool! Those will hopefully get here near the end of the week as well. Nismo Diff Cover: Still haven't gotten confirmation from Nissan as to whether or not the 350Z diff cover will work on the 370Z so this hasn't been ordered yet. Project Kics Magnetic Diff Plug: On backorder for now, but I am getting a number of them in. I believe they will work on the engine oil plug as well. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 43	yay for front camber adjustment, your track times will thank you

06-25-2009, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 43	you mean your tire sponsor?

06-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 43	partial sponsorship certainly beats no sponsorship!

06-25-2009, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^ Yeah lol

06-25-2009, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Nice lid. That will help quite a bit at the track.

06-29-2009, 06:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 268	i love those sideskirt things!! and im reallllllllly waiting for berk's catback. its been way overdue