DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 06-30-2009, 06:29 PM

Couple quick photos...

SPC Performance Front Upper Control Arms:

Hotchkis Sways (going in tomorrow):

travisjb · 06-30-2009, 08:02 PM

I have a 20" crack running horizontal along the base of windshield, so appreciate the info... wonder if there are any repair methods that could hold us over 6 mos while we wait for aftermarket glass?

I will update on oil cooler kit by end of week... diff cooler kit update in a couple weeks

M.Bonanni · 06-30-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

I will update on oil cooler kit by end of week... diff cooler kit update in a couple weeks

M.Bonanni · 07-01-2009, 02:32 PM

I installed the Hotchkis sways this morning! The front was incredibly easy to install, the rear was a little more complicated but I still would call it easy. Just have to un-bolt one of the factory chassis braces and part of the exhaust to get enough clearance to remove/install the sway. About 10 extra bolts in addition to the 6 on the sway bar, all easy to get to. Street driving impressions tomorrow.

Here's a shot of the front sway installed...

I set the rear sway in the middle position as I will be adding a lot more front grip via larger tires and negative camber. I fear that if I put the rear to full stiff while at the same time adding much more grip to the front, the car will be oversteer happy.

Speaking of tires, I also placed the order for a new set of Nitto NT05 tires for the 18" wheels. I went with 275/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear. I am limited to a 285 max width tire in the Redline Time Attack series and I still wanted to keep a little bit of stagger between front & rear.

travisjb · 07-01-2009, 02:55 PM

cool. we're running my rear sways at full soft... with fairly aggressive setup, still on street tires and diff out back, that's plenty stiff. once we move to sticky tires, may tighten it up a notch or two.

M.Bonanni · 07-02-2009, 02:00 PM

Just took the Z out for a little test drive after the sways/camber arms were installed just to make sure everything was working properly. I am amazed at how much difference the sways made even just mild street driving!

M.Bonanni · 07-02-2009, 04:31 PM

Was placing orders to stock back up on parts today and decided to order a set of 18"x9.5" front 18"x10.5" rear SSR Type F in matte black. I will keep these for myself as a back up plan in case the 18" Forgestars don't get here in time for this next time attack. If they do get here in time I will just keep them in stock ready to ship for a customer who wants them. If not, I will use them probably only once and sell them when the 18" Forgestars arrive.

Caravanshaka · 07-02-2009, 09:32 PM

ya, those are hot!

M.Bonanni · 07-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Just got word that the finned differential cover from Nismo that fits the 350Z/G35/Titan/Armada/etc. will not fit the 370Z.

Zat_Zuma · 07-03-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Just got word that the finned differential cover from Nismo that fits the 350Z/G35/Titan/Armada/etc. will not fit the 370Z.

Interesting ........ I would think because of the same differential (R200)being used, it would fit. Do you know what the difference is, that makes it not fit?

M.Bonanni · 07-03-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

Interesting ........ I would think because of the same differential (R200)being used, it would fit. Do you know what the difference is, that makes it not fit?

Just a different shape apparently.

nogoodname · 07-03-2009, 12:29 PM

^^ who would of guessed...lol

i was thinking it probably would....

M.Bonanni · 07-03-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

^^ who would of guessed...lol

i was thinking it probably would....

I was so confident that it would that I almost ordered one lol. Its the same LSD as the 350Z so I figured the whole rear end housing and everything was the same. Guess not.

nogoodname · 07-03-2009, 12:31 PM

is there any finned covers for the g37??

M.Bonanni · 07-03-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

is there any finned covers for the g37??

not that i am aware of

06-30-2009, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-30-2009, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	I have a 20" crack running horizontal along the base of windshield, so appreciate the info... wonder if there are any repair methods that could hold us over 6 mos while we wait for aftermarket glass? I will update on oil cooler kit by end of week... diff cooler kit update in a couple weeks __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

07-01-2009, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	I installed the Hotchkis sways this morning! The front was incredibly easy to install, the rear was a little more complicated but I still would call it easy. Just have to un-bolt one of the factory chassis braces and part of the exhaust to get enough clearance to remove/install the sway. About 10 extra bolts in addition to the 6 on the sway bar, all easy to get to. Street driving impressions tomorrow. Here's a shot of the front sway installed... I set the rear sway in the middle position as I will be adding a lot more front grip via larger tires and negative camber. I fear that if I put the rear to full stiff while at the same time adding much more grip to the front, the car will be oversteer happy. Speaking of tires, I also placed the order for a new set of Nitto NT05 tires for the 18" wheels. I went with 275/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear. I am limited to a 285 max width tire in the Redline Time Attack series and I still wanted to keep a little bit of stagger between front & rear. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form Last edited by M.Bonanni; 07-01-2009 at 02:42 PM.

07-01-2009, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	cool. we're running my rear sways at full soft... with fairly aggressive setup, still on street tires and diff out back, that's plenty stiff. once we move to sticky tires, may tighten it up a notch or two. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

07-02-2009, 02:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Just took the Z out for a little test drive after the sways/camber arms were installed just to make sure everything was working properly. I am amazed at how much difference the sways made even just mild street driving! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

07-02-2009, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Was placing orders to stock back up on parts today and decided to order a set of 18"x9.5" front 18"x10.5" rear SSR Type F in matte black. I will keep these for myself as a back up plan in case the 18" Forgestars don't get here in time for this next time attack. If they do get here in time I will just keep them in stock ready to ship for a customer who wants them. If not, I will use them probably only once and sell them when the 18" Forgestars arrive. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

07-02-2009, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 44	ya, those are hot!

07-03-2009, 12:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Just got word that the finned differential cover from Nismo that fits the 350Z/G35/Titan/Armada/etc. will not fit the 370Z. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

07-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ who would of guessed...lol i was thinking it probably would....

07-03-2009, 12:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	is there any finned covers for the g37??