M.Bonanni Project 370Z V3.0 | Clean Slate

M.Bonanni · 08-26-2011, 11:31 AM

So I am thinking about entering the 370Z into the Mojave Mile coming up in October. Its a standing mile event, same thing as the Texas Mile, but in CA.

Mojave Mile: The Fastest Mile in the West

For those that don't follow my website/blog/facebook/etc. I have a series of posts about my automotive bucket list (click here to see the list). #12 on that list is to compete in a standing mile competition.

I am hesitant only because it probably wont be that cool in my 370Z which is completely bone stock as far as power mods go. There's a 370Z that ran the Texas Mile at 143mph and a lightly modified Nismo 350Z that ran the Mojave Mile also at 143mph so I figure thats right around where I will be with my 370Z. Going over 140mph is fast, but for me personally not that exciting, especially in a straight line. I go faster than that nearly every lap at most tracks I go to with the Berk Technology team and their time attack 135i. There are some tracks where I am entering turns in their car at 150+mph so 140mph in a straight line isn't going to make my socks roll up and down.

So if I were to go with the 370Z, the fun things for me will just be participating in the event, the atmosphere of the event, seeing some cool cars, and geeking out prior to the event trying to make little aero mods out of Home Depot materials that will give me a few more mph.

Has anyone ever been to a standing mile competition? If you have, would it be worth it to go with a basically stock 370Z or is it a type of event where you really need to have a fast car to have fun?

M.Bonanni · 08-26-2011, 08:44 PM

Nobody?

Well I asked the same question on my Facebook and another forum and the general consensus was to do it so I will....if my worn out Hankook RS-3 tires will pass tech. Gotta send them some photos and find out.

If they do ok the condition of the tires (its really just the outside edge that is worn) then I will get to work on some garage built drag reduction mods. Think I might set a goal of 150mph but that might be too optimistic. Step 1 is to get the tires approved.

Mike · 08-26-2011, 08:51 PM

I haven't, but it sounds fun. You don't have to win or be competitive at everything, just enjoy it! If we had one near here, I would.

M.Bonanni · 08-26-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I haven't, but it sounds fun. You don't have to win or be competitive at everything, just enjoy it! If we had one near here, I would.

No I would definitely be going just for fun. And I do have to be competitive with everyting, even if its just with myself haha. It's one of my favorite things about motorsports.

98intrigue · 08-27-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

No I would definitely be going just for fun. And I do have to be competitive with everyting, even if its just with myself haha. It's one of my favorite things about motorsports.

Exactly. The fun of it is competing against yourself. I'd love to do a standing mile event...especially with the HP I have. I just don't know of I have the faith in my car.

M.Bonanni · 09-08-2011, 04:24 PM

Whiteline sway bars on the way! WIN

Also got some more sheetmetal to make an attempt at some simple aero mods for the Mojave Mile event in a month. I looked through previous Texas Mile and Mojave Mile results from 2009 on and it looks as if the current 370Z speed record is 143.2mph. No idea what, if anything was done to that 370Z, but this is my goal...with a completely stock powertrain. If I am able to get tires in time and get everything else done in time for the event then the car will look like this come "race" day...

ChrisSlicks · 09-08-2011, 04:29 PM

Who does your graphics for you?

M.Bonanni · 09-08-2011, 04:32 PM

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Who does your graphics for you?

In real life, a company called 702 Graphics here in Vegas. In photoshop...me.

ChrisSlicks · 09-08-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

In real life, a company called 702 Graphics here in Vegas. In photoshop...me.

LOL, yes it was the real life part I was asking about

Are they vinyl appliques? Just asking in case I manage to pick up some minor sponsorship.

M.Bonanni · 09-08-2011, 04:57 PM

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LOL, yes it was the real life part I was asking about

Are they vinyl appliques? Just asking in case I manage to pick up some minor sponsorship.

Yeah just good 'ol stickers.

Mike · 09-08-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Whiteline sway bars on the way! WIN

Also got some more sheetmetal to make an attempt at some simple aero mods for the Mojave Mile event in a month. I looked through previous Texas Mile and Mojave Mile results from 2009 on and it looks as if the current 370Z speed record is 143.2mph. No idea what, if anything was done to that 370Z, but this is my goal...with a completely stock powertrain. If I am able to get tires in time and get everything else done in time for the event then the car will look like this come "race" day...

taller tires? Might give a little edge. Maybe skinny ones too, since its a straight line?

ChrisSlicks · 09-08-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

taller tires? Might give a little edge. Maybe skinny ones too, since its a straight line?

I was actually thinking shorter tires. It would give a gearing advantage similar to running a different rear end ratio.

Mike · 09-08-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I was actually thinking shorter tires. It would give a gearing advantage similar to running a different rear end ratio.

shorter would accelerate a little quicker, but taller would give a higher final speed. If going for top end, I would think that would be better. My speedo is 10% off with shorter tires. Would be interesting to see final straightaway speeds with stock sized vs. what I run.

ChrisSlicks · 09-08-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

shorter would accelerate a little quicker, but taller would give a higher final speed. If going for top end, I would think that would be better. My speedo is 10% off with shorter tires. Would be interesting to see final straightaway speeds with stock sized vs. what I run.

I calculate top speed as 160 mph in 5th with stock tire size. A 10% gearing advantage would make it 154 but he'll run out of road long before hitting that. The taller tire would work if it eliminated a gear change and he was able to hit the target in 4th. This works to my advantage on a couple of tracks I've run, can eliminate 3-4 extra up shifts a lap.

travisjb · 09-09-2011, 01:42 PM

how about practing your launch? not a natural act for TT / road race guys

08-26-2011, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	So I am thinking about entering the 370Z into the Mojave Mile coming up in October. Its a standing mile event, same thing as the Texas Mile, but in CA. Mojave Mile: The Fastest Mile in the West For those that don't follow my website/blog/facebook/etc. I have a series of posts about my automotive bucket list (click here to see the list). #12 on that list is to compete in a standing mile competition. I am hesitant only because it probably wont be that cool in my 370Z which is completely bone stock as far as power mods go. There's a 370Z that ran the Texas Mile at 143mph and a lightly modified Nismo 350Z that ran the Mojave Mile also at 143mph so I figure thats right around where I will be with my 370Z. Going over 140mph is fast, but for me personally not that exciting, especially in a straight line. I go faster than that nearly every lap at most tracks I go to with the Berk Technology team and their time attack 135i. There are some tracks where I am entering turns in their car at 150+mph so 140mph in a straight line isn't going to make my socks roll up and down. So if I were to go with the 370Z, the fun things for me will just be participating in the event, the atmosphere of the event, seeing some cool cars, and geeking out prior to the event trying to make little aero mods out of Home Depot materials that will give me a few more mph. Has anyone ever been to a standing mile competition? If you have, would it be worth it to go with a basically stock 370Z or is it a type of event where you really need to have a fast car to have fun? __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

08-26-2011, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Nobody? Well I asked the same question on my Facebook and another forum and the general consensus was to do it so I will....if my worn out Hankook RS-3 tires will pass tech. Gotta send them some photos and find out. If they do ok the condition of the tires (its really just the outside edge that is worn) then I will get to work on some garage built drag reduction mods. Think I might set a goal of 150mph but that might be too optimistic. Step 1 is to get the tires approved. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

08-26-2011, 08:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	I haven't, but it sounds fun. You don't have to win or be competitive at everything, just enjoy it! If we had one near here, I would. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-08-2011, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Whiteline sway bars on the way! WIN Also got some more sheetmetal to make an attempt at some simple aero mods for the Mojave Mile event in a month. I looked through previous Texas Mile and Mojave Mile results from 2009 on and it looks as if the current 370Z speed record is 143.2mph. No idea what, if anything was done to that 370Z, but this is my goal...with a completely stock powertrain. If I am able to get tires in time and get everything else done in time for the event then the car will look like this come "race" day... __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

09-08-2011, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Who does your graphics for you? __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-09-2011, 01:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	how about practing your launch? not a natural act for TT / road race guys __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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