DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 04-22-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo

cant wait to see them mounted. didnt u have a pinstripe on ur street sets? or were those for the track

Nope, just the track ones.

ctzn · 04-23-2009, 01:37 PM

*patently awaiting mounted pics...

Thanks much for the weights, looks like it balances out just fine. Beautiful wheels!

M.Bonanni · 04-23-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

*patently awaiting mounted pics...

Thanks much for the weights, looks like it balances out just fine. Beautiful wheels!

The tires are mounted up!

I had to switch the wife cars for the day though so I could haul the wheels & tires down to get mounted so she has the Z with her at work.

Mounted picks will come tonight after she gets home.

theDreamer · 04-23-2009, 01:41 PM

I think she needs to be "sick" this afternoon and head home early.

Cannot wait for the pictures.

M.Bonanni · 04-23-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I think she needs to be "sick" this afternoon and head home early.

Cannot wait for the pictures.

Hahaha I know. I am trying to get her to meet me half way on her lunch break.

SOLISIMO · 04-23-2009, 01:43 PM

I have never seen anyone do such a great follow through on a post, great job

M.Bonanni · 04-23-2009, 09:16 PM

Wheels are on the car! First the pics...

Now my thoughts on my exact setup...

Pros:
- Love the style of wheel!
- Wheel quality is stellar.
- Very happy that a 275 tire fits up front!
- No rubbing with 275/305 stagger.

Cons:
- Strictly coming from a looks standpoint, a skinnier tire up front would have looked better.
- Rears could use a 5mm spacer since I am running -2.5 camber to look a bit more flush. Or I could just adjust my alignment before and after track days, but I am lazy

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theDreamer · 04-23-2009, 09:55 PM

What color car did you get, silver of PG? They look great, you have me wondering now.

M.Bonanni · 04-23-2009, 09:59 PM

The car is Brilliant Silver

theDreamer · 04-23-2009, 10:04 PM

Ah, are you going to do another photoshoot with the green pin stripe soon? I like the idea of picking a color for a pin stripe, and green is a bit out on a unique side of things.

M.Bonanni · 04-23-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Ah, are you going to do another photoshoot with the green pin stripe soon? I like the idea of picking a color for a pin stripe, and green is a bit out on a unique side of things.

I haven't even ordered that set yet. I wanted to see how the 9" fronts fit and if there was room for a 10" up front instead. I will probably order the pinstripe set early next week.

shabarivas · 04-24-2009, 01:50 PM

Those wheels look like sex!! but too bad the weight is so much... I LOVE the look but will probably stick w/ volk ce's or RE30's

370z4Steve · 04-24-2009, 06:09 PM

looks great..are these wheels available to order? How much? Also these wheels are mounted without the benefit of spacers right?

does this setup change the diameter of tires/wheel affecting the speedo reading?

M.Bonanni · 04-24-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

looks great..are these wheels available to order? How much? Also these wheels are mounted without the benefit of spacers right?

does this setup change the diameter of tires/wheel affecting the speedo reading?

Thanks Steve! Yes they are available to order. Each set is custom made to order and takes approx. 2 weeks build time. The wheels on my car do not have any spacers.

The for sale thread for the wheels is here...
DDMotorsports: Forgestar Wheels! Forged 1-Piece!

M.Bonanni · 04-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Ordered the second set of wheels/tires today for my track setup. I know we are trying to get Forgestar to make 18s, which would be more ideal for the track, but even if they went into production today, the first batch wouldn't be ready by the next time attack so I went with another set of 19s.

The wheels are Forgestar F14s again, but this time 19x9" front, 19x10" rear. The Redline Time Attack street class rules limit me to a 285 max width tire so an 11" rear rim would be too wide, hense the 10" rear instead. The color this go round will be the piano black (gloss black) with a neon green "time attack" stripe to celebrate the DDMotorsports colors!

The tires will be Nitto NT05, 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear. I debated about doing a 275/30/19 all the way around but decided against it for a few reasons. First, I think this car will want a bit of stagger, I do not want a tail happy car especially with the high speeds of Big Willow where the next time attack is. Also, since they are the same width as the stock sport package tires, this will give myself and Nitto a much better comparison of how their tire stacks up against the Bridgestone RE050. And the final reason is that although I am sure everything would be fine, I don't want to run into any power steering or suspension problems that could be caused by the added stress of running a bigger tire up front. After this next race, the time attack series goes to the east coast and midwest, not returning to the west coast until late September. Hopefully by then I will have lighter weight Forgestar 18s, better tire sizes, and adjustable front camber at the least!

Now its time to find out if the Nismo extended wheel studs from the 350Zs will fit the 370Z...

04-23-2009, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	I think she needs to be "sick" this afternoon and head home early. Cannot wait for the pictures. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-23-2009, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Wheels are on the car! First the pics... Now my thoughts on my exact setup... Pros: - Love the style of wheel! - Wheel quality is stellar. - Very happy that a 275 tire fits up front! - No rubbing with 275/305 stagger. Cons: - Strictly coming from a looks standpoint, a skinnier tire up front would have looked better. - Rears could use a 5mm spacer since I am running -2.5 camber to look a bit more flush. Or I could just adjust my alignment before and after track days, but I am lazy . __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-23-2009, 09:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	What color car did you get, silver of PG? They look great, you have me wondering now. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-23-2009, 09:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	The car is Brilliant Silver __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-23-2009, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Ah, are you going to do another photoshoot with the green pin stripe soon? I like the idea of picking a color for a pin stripe, and green is a bit out on a unique side of things. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 18	*patently awaiting mounted pics... Thanks much for the weights, looks like it balances out just fine. Beautiful wheels!

04-23-2009, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SOLISIMO Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 510 Drives: TOP SECRET G37S Rep Power: 19	I have never seen anyone do such a great follow through on a post, great job

04-24-2009, 01:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	Those wheels look like sex!! but too bad the weight is so much... I LOVE the look but will probably stick w/ volk ce's or RE30's

04-24-2009, 06:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 674	looks great..are these wheels available to order? How much? Also these wheels are mounted without the benefit of spacers right? does this setup change the diameter of tires/wheel affecting the speedo reading?

04-28-2009, 10:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Ordered the second set of wheels/tires today for my track setup. I know we are trying to get Forgestar to make 18s, which would be more ideal for the track, but even if they went into production today, the first batch wouldn't be ready by the next time attack so I went with another set of 19s. The wheels are Forgestar F14s again, but this time 19x9" front, 19x10" rear. The Redline Time Attack street class rules limit me to a 285 max width tire so an 11" rear rim would be too wide, hense the 10" rear instead. The color this go round will be the piano black (gloss black) with a neon green "time attack" stripe to celebrate the DDMotorsports colors! The tires will be Nitto NT05, 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear. I debated about doing a 275/30/19 all the way around but decided against it for a few reasons. First, I think this car will want a bit of stagger, I do not want a tail happy car especially with the high speeds of Big Willow where the next time attack is. Also, since they are the same width as the stock sport package tires, this will give myself and Nitto a much better comparison of how their tire stacks up against the Bridgestone RE050. And the final reason is that although I am sure everything would be fine, I don't want to run into any power steering or suspension problems that could be caused by the added stress of running a bigger tire up front. After this next race, the time attack series goes to the east coast and midwest, not returning to the west coast until late September. Hopefully by then I will have lighter weight Forgestar 18s, better tire sizes, and adjustable front camber at the least! Now its time to find out if the Nismo extended wheel studs from the 350Zs will fit the 370Z... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form