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XfireZ51 · 02-22-2016

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

which nuts are you referring to falling in the frame?

The trailing arms bolt to the bracket which is attached to the frame. The nut is on the backside of the bracket facing the chassis. There are holes there which allow the bolt end needed clearance. If you're not careful, the nut can fall into that hole and into the chassis rail.

secondchance · 02-22-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

The trailing arms bolt to the bracket which is attached to the frame. The nut is on the backside of the bracket facing the chassis. There are holes there which allow the bolt end needed clearance. If you're not careful, the nut can fall into that hole and into the chassis rail.

I dropped one one time replacing the bracket you are referring to on one of our WAZOO member car. Took me 20-30 minutes but was able to fish it out with a magnet on flex arm. Not fun...

XfireZ51 · 03-19-2016

Finally got starter rebuilt, re-installed, new plug wires on, plenum bolted down, and finally IGNITION. Motor started up once fuel got to injectors. Ran a bit rich at first but that's somewhat expected given BATT was disconnected.
Fired up and awarded up without much drama. Settled into a nice idle at ~ 850-900rpm. Coolant warmed up and fans kicked on.
All systems normal.

RussMcB · 03-20-2016

We need a "Like" button. :-)

XfireZ51 · 04-14-2016

UPDATE. So the car is now on the road. As part of my winter project, I removed the front fascia to have it repainted. Paint was bubbling and cracking off the bumper. Apparently it was symptoms of painting over paint. I took it to the shop that also did my plenum/cam covers. They had to take the paint down to the plastic. Did a great job w color match. What a PITA all those screws on that hold bumper on.
So took car out for a maiden run w new rotors and tires. Initial impression is that the Michelin SS feel and ride smoother than the Nittos. Maybe because they are new and so not hard. The 345s rub inner wheel well on some dips.
Steering feels lighter. Stops just fine, maybe a bit quicker. SuperSports BITE.
Also, w 285s up front ASR sensors appear to be happy.

XfireZ51 · 04-16-2016

Finally installed the lower control arm brackets w Pete's lift and help. Drove the car home w some negative camber showing. Tires cocked in at the bottom.
Got alignment this morning, everything set fine and it seems as if the alignment
cured issues of tire scrapping inner fender well. Car takes bumps w very good control. One bounce and that's it. Really nice ride. Really good control. I'm pleased.
So to summarize:
Lightweight rotors saving overall 36lbs.
Michelin SuperSport 285/345
DRM trailing arm relocation bracket
DRM lower rear control arm bracket
Strip and re-paint of front bumper fascia

03-19-2016	#33
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,697	Re: 4 Corner Winter Project Finally got starter rebuilt, re-installed, new plug wires on, plenum bolted down, and finally IGNITION. Motor started up once fuel got to injectors. Ran a bit rich at first but that's somewhat expected given BATT was disconnected. Fired up and awarded up without much drama. Settled into a nice idle at ~ 850-900rpm. Coolant warmed up and fans kicked on. All systems normal. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

03-20-2016	#34
RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Re: 4 Corner Winter Project We need a "Like" button. :-)

04-14-2016	#35
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,697	Re: 4 Corner Winter Project UPDATE. So the car is now on the road. As part of my winter project, I removed the front fascia to have it repainted. Paint was bubbling and cracking off the bumper. Apparently it was symptoms of painting over paint. I took it to the shop that also did my plenum/cam covers. They had to take the paint down to the plastic. Did a great job w color match. What a PITA all those screws on that hold bumper on. So took car out for a maiden run w new rotors and tires. Initial impression is that the Michelin SS feel and ride smoother than the Nittos. Maybe because they are new and so not hard. The 345s rub inner wheel well on some dips. Steering feels lighter. Stops just fine, maybe a bit quicker. SuperSports BITE. Also, w 285s up front ASR sensors appear to be happy. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

04-16-2016	#36
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,697	Re: 4 Corner Winter Project Finally installed the lower control arm brackets w Pete's lift and help. Drove the car home w some negative camber showing. Tires cocked in at the bottom. Got alignment this morning, everything set fine and it seems as if the alignment cured issues of tire scrapping inner fender well. Car takes bumps w very good control. One bounce and that's it. Really nice ride. Really good control. I'm pleased. So to summarize: Lightweight rotors saving overall 36lbs. Michelin SuperSport 285/345 DRM trailing arm relocation bracket DRM lower rear control arm bracket Strip and re-paint of front bumper fascia __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX Last edited by XfireZ51; 04-16-2016 at 11:01 PM.