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ZR1Vette · 01-03-2009

After I acquired my ZR-1 in December 2007, I embarked on the first round of winter projects starting in Jan 2008... this was the view for a couple months back then>>

Well, now one year later it is time for round two of winter projects so afamilar view>>

I had to replace the upper control arm (right side) due to a blown ball joint seal... in fact the entire seal was torn and smashed
Here is the old and new control arms>>

Job was really a lot easier than expected...the C4/ZR-1 shop manuals are really coming in handy...very specific torque specs required.

For anybody having to do this...just remove the center wheel well cover and strut actuator and you have easy access to the control arm nuts-to- frame and once removed control arm easily removes>>

Next job was to switch out brake pads and rotors... in last year's winter projects I installed EBC ceramic pads and EBC sport rotors.. well, I just did not like the feel so went back to OEM rotors (zinc coated) and my pads of choice- Porterfield R4S..

Next project are injectors etc....Phil and Dave have volunteered to come over and "hold my hand" being a newbie at removing the plenum. Also,decided to replace the tires... the GS-D3s are 7+ years old with very little mileage, but they are showing the aged induced hardening.

I think that is enough for this year's round ;-)

01-03-2009	#1
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Winter Projects One Year Later>>> After I acquired my ZR-1 in December 2007, I embarked on the first round of winter projects starting in Jan 2008... this was the view for a couple months back then>> Well, now one year later it is time for round two of winter projects so afamilar view>> I had to replace the upper control arm (right side) due to a blown ball joint seal... in fact the entire seal was torn and smashed Here is the old and new control arms>> Job was really a lot easier than expected...the C4/ZR-1 shop manuals are really coming in handy...very specific torque specs required. For anybody having to do this...just remove the center wheel well cover and strut actuator and you have easy access to the control arm nuts-to- frame and once removed control arm easily removes>> Next job was to switch out brake pads and rotors... in last year's winter projects I installed EBC ceramic pads and EBC sport rotors.. well, I just did not like the feel so went back to OEM rotors (zinc coated) and my pads of choice- Porterfield R4S.. Next project are injectors etc....Phil and Dave have volunteered to come over and "hold my hand" being a newbie at removing the plenum. Also,decided to replace the tires... the GS-D3s are 7+ years old with very little mileage, but they are showing the aged induced hardening. I think that is enough for this year's round ;-) __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE]