DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 04-29-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I am assuming that you won't get the NT05 since you stated this Z won't be a full blown track car?

I have a second set of Forgestars and a set of NT05s on order already for track use.

I just wont ever strip the interior or anything crazy like that.

LiquidZ · 04-29-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

I have a second set of Forgestars and a set of NT05s on order already for track use.

I just wont ever strip the interior or anything crazy like that.

Ok. Well let us know how the tires treat you

M.Bonanni · 04-29-2009, 05:17 PM

Nismo 60mm wheel studs ordered...

M.Bonanni · 05-04-2009, 01:22 PM

GTSPEC 4-Point Ladder Brace prototype installed! It fits and these braces are now going into production! (NOTE: Production pieces will be GTSPEC Blue, not black).

This brace ties together points on the front sub-frame stiffening it up and allowing for sharper turn-in and added rigidity. The brace has no effect on ride quality, but where you notice it, is in situations where your chassis would normally be subjected to flex like going over a speed bump at an angle. The full potential of this modification will be realized at the track and I cannot wait to test it out. Hopefully there will be more to come soon from the guys at GTSPEC!

M.Bonanni · 05-04-2009, 04:16 PM

The DDMotorsports Project 370Z is now at Berk Technology for the next week or two! Berk Technology Cat-Back Exhaust system to be released soon!

miguez · 05-05-2009, 04:05 PM

Wow, can't wait for that cat-back!!! And the Ladder Brace looks pretty cool, will be even better in blue! Prices?

M.Bonanni · 05-05-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Wow, can't wait for that cat-back!!! And the Ladder Brace looks pretty cool, will be even better in blue! Prices?

No price on the cat-back yet, but I have a for sale thread on the GTSPEC braces here...

DDMotorsports: GTSPEC 4 Point Ladder Brace!

imag · 05-06-2009, 09:37 PM

People just keep coming up with stuff I want. It's like consumerist heaven in here... buy! buy! BUY!

: )

This one is definitely added to my list. Thanks for offering it.

M.Bonanni · 05-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Preparation for Round #2 of the Redline Time Attack has begun! The next race is May 30th & 31st out at Willow Springs. Here is the punch list to do before the event...

- Berk Technology exhaust development (in progress @ Berk Technology)
- Change oil & re-install Mishimoto oil cooler
- Re-install Hawk HP+ brake pads
- Install Nismo 60mm wheel studs
- Get Nitto NT05 tires mounted on 19" Forgestar F14 wheels
- Get cracked windshield fixed

- Remove trunk area plastics/spare tire/subwoofer
- Re-align and corner balance if necessary.
- Get new vinyl decal layout on the car

Unfortunately the 18" Forgestar F14s wont be ready in time for this upcoming race so I went ahead and ordered a second set of 19" in 19x9 front, 19x10 rear.

The Nitto NT05 tires showed up yesterday! 245 front, 275 rear...

The 60mm Nismo wheel studs also showed up...

And here is a crappy rendering of how the car will look with the new wheels and vinyl layout for Round #2...

shabarivas · 05-07-2009, 12:32 PM

looks good man

Frick@DDM · 05-07-2009, 02:02 PM

Loving the green accents. The second round will be a lot of fun!

miguez · 05-07-2009, 03:55 PM

How did you crack your windshield?

M.Bonanni · 05-07-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez

How did you crack your windshield?

Picked up a rock on the way down to to the JTuned Meet a few weekends ago. I called a glass repair place and they told me that they didn't have any windshields for the 370Zs yet and to call back in a month lol.

miguez · 05-07-2009, 04:03 PM

Damn, that blows! How much is a new windshield?

M.Bonanni · 05-07-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez

Damn, that blows! How much is a new windshield?

Don't know yet.

04-29-2009, 05:17 PM	#123 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Nismo 60mm wheel studs ordered... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-04-2009, 01:22 PM	#124 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	GTSPEC 4-Point Ladder Brace prototype installed! It fits and these braces are now going into production! (NOTE: Production pieces will be GTSPEC Blue, not black). This brace ties together points on the front sub-frame stiffening it up and allowing for sharper turn-in and added rigidity. The brace has no effect on ride quality, but where you notice it, is in situations where your chassis would normally be subjected to flex like going over a speed bump at an angle. The full potential of this modification will be realized at the track and I cannot wait to test it out. Hopefully there will be more to come soon from the guys at GTSPEC! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#125 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	The DDMotorsports Project 370Z is now at Berk Technology for the next week or two! Berk Technology Cat-Back Exhaust system to be released soon! __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#129 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Preparation for Round #2 of the Redline Time Attack has begun! The next race is May 30th & 31st out at Willow Springs. Here is the punch list to do before the event... - Berk Technology exhaust development (in progress @ Berk Technology) - Change oil & re-install Mishimoto oil cooler - Re-install Hawk HP+ brake pads - Install Nismo 60mm wheel studs - Get Nitto NT05 tires mounted on 19" Forgestar F14 wheels - Get cracked windshield fixed - Remove trunk area plastics/spare tire/subwoofer - Re-align and corner balance if necessary. - Get new vinyl decal layout on the car Unfortunately the 18" Forgestar F14s wont be ready in time for this upcoming race so I went ahead and ordered a second set of 19" in 19x9 front, 19x10 rear. The Nitto NT05 tires showed up yesterday! 245 front, 275 rear... The 60mm Nismo wheel studs also showed up... And here is a crappy rendering of how the car will look with the new wheels and vinyl layout for Round #2... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-05-2009, 04:05 PM	#126 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Wow, can't wait for that cat-back!!! And the Ladder Brace looks pretty cool, will be even better in blue! Prices?

05-06-2009, 09:37 PM	#128 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	People just keep coming up with stuff I want. It's like consumerist heaven in here... buy! buy! BUY! : ) This one is definitely added to my list. Thanks for offering it.

05-07-2009, 12:32 PM	#130 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	looks good man

05-07-2009, 02:02 PM	#131 (permalink)
Frick@DDM The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 71 Drives: Danger Ranger Rep Power: 16	Loving the green accents. The second round will be a lot of fun!

05-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#132 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	How did you crack your windshield?

05-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#134 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Damn, that blows! How much is a new windshield?