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cossie1600 03-21-2013 04:31 PM
That's more like a car that's been through a gangbang

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Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 2225741)
I almost pulled the trigger on a used Z06 from the Bondurant school. They wanted $12K after 1 year of track abuse.
You would have to come up with more than that, those M coupes are very rare and they hold their value. At the end of the day, you will have to spend money on nearly every car. There are very few cars you can buy for the money that can deliver the same performance. You would either have to buy an older car and sink a lot of mod money.

God forbid, there is the EVO and STI.

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni (Post 2225682)
Yeah that's my major dilemma as well. Mine is an '09 with 47k miles on it. There's just nothing else out there that I would rather have for what my Z is worth. I would have to come out of pocket a few grand to get something I would view as comparable in speed/looks/aftermarket support/mileage/condition as my Z. 2006-2008 BMW M Coupe (Z4 body style) is probably #1 on the list. Basically an E46 M3 with a different body that I think is better looking, plus it's a tad lighter. That car also has its own problems on the track though, but there are known fixes/preventative measures.

M.Bonanni 03-21-2013 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 2225784)
God forbid, there is the EVO and STI.
Eh, I have had two Evos. Been down that road. An EVO/STI would probably produce a better track car for the same amount of money, but I am a RWD guy at heart. Plus I don't like having the same car that 30 other people have at the track that day, which rules out the EVO/STI/S2000. Although I feel like the S2000 is the car I "should" get on paper...I just don't want one. Same goes for the FR-S and Miata.

Reaper42 03-21-2013 06:46 PM
Any link on to where to get this resevoir fix?

M.Bonanni 03-21-2013 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Reaper42 (Post 2226042)
Any link on to where to get this resevoir fix?
Mr. Gasket Vacuum Canisters 3701 - SummitRacing.com

It didn't fix mine though.

Mike 03-21-2013 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 2225741)
I almost pulled the trigger on a used Z06 from the Bondurant school. They wanted $12K after 1 year of track abuse.
A customer just sent me his brakes to refinish on one that he bought from bondurant. Those things were cooked!

cossie1600 03-21-2013 07:36 PM
You have no options than. Maybe a little MP3

There is always the forum favorite 5.0

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni (Post 2225800)
Eh, I have had two Evos. Been down that road. An EVO/STI would probably produce a better track car for the same amount of money, but I am a RWD guy at heart. Plus I don't like having the same car that 30 other people have at the track that day, which rules out the EVO/STI/S2000. Although I feel like the S2000 is the car I "should" get on paper...I just don't want one. Same goes for the FR-S and Miata.

M.Bonanni 03-21-2013 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 2226111)
There is always the forum favorite 5.0
Thought about that one too. Its on the list, just not near the top. IRS > Straight Axle

cossie1600 03-21-2013 11:01 PM
Can't have them all without spending the $$. You can get one of these

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8...09a47026_o.jpg

chknhawk 04-25-2013 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni (Post 2225775)
That could be an awesome deal or a crappy deal haha. The thing I don't like about the Z06 is the aluminum frame. Makes it a royal pain in the *** to do a roll cage since you can't weld the steel cage to the aluminum frame. You have to sleeve it through the frame, cap it on both sides, bolt on any gusseting, etc. It can be done by the right cage builder, but it wont be cheap. Plus you can make plenty of NA power with the LS2/LS3 anyway and you can buy Z06 or ZR1 front/rear fenders that bolt right on for extra tire clearance. The only big advantage to the Z06 is that it already comes with a halfway decent dry sump system. Long story short, for the price difference you normally get between the regular C6 and the Z06 you can probably build a better standard model for the same amount of money as buying the stock Z06.
Sorry I am checking in late... but not being able to weld steel and aluminum together is not entirely true. Although it might be expensive as hell there is a way. Developed by honda called friction stir welding.

here is the link friction Stir Welding. And great blog/post on your car. I just spent the better part of my afternoon reading your whole log. Nice work and I think it is really cool that you have so much backing from sponsors in the community. I am working on my first track/autox season at the moment. Been around cars and races all my life but never got the opportunity to try it. We will see how it goes. Thanks for all the info though!

oh.. and if your going to buy that porsche up there .. you might as well just get a GTR. Cheaper and faster.:rolleyes:

M.Bonanni 04-25-2013 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chknhawk (Post 2284996)
Sorry I am checking in late... but not being able to weld steel and aluminum together is not entirely true. Although it might be expensive as hell there is a way. Developed by honda called friction stir welding.

here is the link friction Stir Welding. And great blog/post on your car. I just spent the better part of my afternoon reading your whole log. Nice work and I think it is really cool that you have so much backing from sponsors in the community. I am working on my first track/autox season at the moment. Been around cars and races all my life but never got the opportunity to try it. We will see how it goes. Thanks for all the info though!

oh.. and if your going to buy that porsche up there .. you might as well just get a GTR. Cheaper and faster.:rolleyes:
Thanks! That friction stir welding is pretty cool! Still thought, the rulebooks require the sleeving method. Hopefully they will approve that method one day though. Good luck on your first season!

Rusty 04-25-2013 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by chknhawk (Post 2284996)
Sorry I am checking in late... but not being able to weld steel and aluminum together is not entirely true. Although it might be expensive as hell there is a way. Developed by honda called friction stir welding.

here is the link friction Stir Welding. And great blog/post on your car. I just spent the better part of my afternoon reading your whole log. Nice work and I think it is really cool that you have so much backing from sponsors in the community. I am working on my first track/autox season at the moment. Been around cars and races all my life but never got the opportunity to try it. We will see how it goes. Thanks for all the info though!

oh.. and if your going to buy that porsche up there .. you might as well just get a GTR. Cheaper and faster.:rolleyes:
Taking the thread off track abit. Friction Stir Welding is old news. Been doing that since the '70's, with aluminum since the '90's. The company I used to work for, Elliott TurboMachinery. I help in developing TIG welding aluminum to steel overlay. :D

chknhawk 04-30-2013 06:33 AM
That's awesome! It's neat to meet so many cool people with so much background and perspective.

Did my first autocross even over the weekend. Had a great time and the SCCA lived up to the hype. Everyone was helpful and nice.

I will continue to follow this build so I may learn the true ways of the Zedi master. :tup:


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M.Bonanni 01-31-2014 06:12 PM
Alas, this project has finally and officially come to an end. New car is on order and I am sure you'll all be surprised to find out that I will be switching to a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4-door) haha. Quite the change, I know.

Part-out has commenced. More to come as I get time to take them off the car.

-Summit Racing Vacuum Canister w/25' of brand new power brake hose | FS Thread
-Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers | Still on car
-Fast Intentions TDX Cat-Back w/100 cell HFC, 18" resonators, CF mufflers | Still on car
-NST Pulley set (underdrive crank, overdrive alternator) | Still on car
-BC Racing ER series double-adjustable coilovers | Still on car
-Whiteline Sway Bars | Still on car
-Whiteline Rear Sway Bar End Links | To be sold w/sways
-SPL Parts Pro Rear Camber Arms | Still on car
-Nismo 60mm wheel studs | Still on car
-Muteki open ended lug nuts | Still on car
-BC Forged HB29 19" Wheels w/tires | Still on car
-SEIBON NS Style CF side skirts partially painted Brilliant Silver | Still on car
-Stillen J-Hook Rotors | Still on car

SPOHN 01-31-2014 09:30 PM
Yea. That's a change for sure. Good luck to you.

Rusty 01-31-2014 10:06 PM
Change happens to everyone. Some sooner then others. Sad to see you change though. :( You've been a big help. :tup: Good luck with the Jeep. I'm on my 5th one. LOL


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