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I made a mistake on the Ball Joints Installation

So as it turns out, you DO need to put some grease on the ball joints on the Ferrari F430 when replacing them. I just missed that step in the service manual, but my wonderful viewers made comments asking why I wasn’t putting in grease. I was suspicious that you should add grease, but my old ball joints clearly had no grease.

I found the spot in the service manual that calls for Fiat Tutella Zeta 2 grease, which I could not find in the US, so I just ordered some synthetic grease that should do the job. I had to remove the control arms again, pop off the ball joint boots, apply the grease, then reinstall everything and torque it down.

Here’s the video of the ball joint installation: https://youtu.be/TuEO4mjfPig

Grease I used: https://amzn.to/2EdvNsG
Grease gun: https://amzn.to/2EeEUJO

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Holy CRAP we got close – SUITE access baby!

Indycar will be at COTA March 22-24, so get tickets to Indycar at COTA here:
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/cota/EN/link/promotion/home/400467810341e6e6a07837e0da44a8b31976c856

Or talk to my buddy Mason Smothermon:
512-655-6353
mason.smothermon@thecircuit.com

I got the hookup on suite access to the Indycar spring training session at the Circuit of the Americas thanks to my buddy Mason. Not only was the suite amazing with excellent views of the pits, but we also had paddock and even pit access! We walked right up to the pits and could literally chat with the teams! You simply cannot get this kind of access at F1 unless you’re willing to shell out some serious coin, or know somebody who knows somebody.

Now I can’t wait for Indycar to be at COTA next month! The action should be exciting, and it won’t be as stuffy as F1. This should be a blast!

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How to replace the upper ball joints on a Ferrari F430 or 360


Ball Joints Kit – UBJ-360-K – https://bit.ly/2HyNFBM

Ball Joint extraction tool – UBJ-360-BRT – https://bit.ly/2sDNjQn

Hysol Glue – 184241 – https://bit.ly/2S2HFW4

Hysol Dispenser tool – 184241-T – https://bit.ly/2sDMvuH

In this video I will show how to replace the upper ball joints on a Ferrari F430 or 360. The parts were all supplied from Ricambi America through my partnership with them and are listed above. If you need to purchase Ferrari or Maserati Parts, please contact Ricambi America.

You will need to have some basic hand tools, floor jacks, c-clip pliers, a ball joint press, and an oven. Yes, you need to bake the ball joints to cure the Hysol glue once they are installed.

Ricambi America https://www.ricambiamerica.com

(336) 499.2500 USA

+44 (0) 1784 818 003 UK

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How to DIY Maserati Granturismo Major Service and SAVE $2,000!

Most of the parts you will need to do a DIY major service can be purchased at Ricambi America (https://www.ricambiamerica.com/) or on Amazon. Links are below.

Maserati Granturismo Major Service Kit – GTSK1 – https://bit.ly/2GoakP5

Oil Filter Wrench – https://bit.ly/2t8XvAC

Belt Stretch tool – https://amzn.to/2GpOGdh

Coolant – https://amzn.to/2GdLwdi

Motul 600 Brake Fluid – https://amzn.to/2TAanLy

36MM Socket – https://amzn.to/2GnQ0O2

Breaker Bar – https://amzn.to/2HS1Dik

Motive Pressure Bleeder – https://amzn.to/2Tx8aR9

Brake Fluid Vacuum Pump – https://amzn.to/2WDMx3z

Scan Tool – https://amzn.to/2UNC1oL

5w-40 Synthetic Oil – https://amzn.to/2GqBGEm

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How to Polish and Ceramic Coat – NOT PERFECT but DARN GOOD

Here’s what you’ll need to wash, clay bar, polish, and ceramic coat your car. Avalon King Armor Shield IX ceramic coating: https://avalonking.com/shop/armor-shield-ix-diy-kit/ref/normalguysupercar?coupon_code=ngs25

Pressure Washer: https://amzn.to/2sYwC1U

Detailing Kit with DA Polisher: https://amzn.to/2MKkzOZ

Wash Bucket with grit guard: https://amzn.to/2MITM5t

Microfiber Wash Mit: https://amzn.to/2TlEpTb

Maxi Suds car soap: https://amzn.to/2CYTp2q

Waffle Weave drying towel: https://amzn.to/2DPzHrv

Microfiber towels: https://amzn.to/2TqL6U6

Scratch and swirl remover: https://amzn.to/2DPjmTG

Finishing Polish: https://amzn.to/2ML2m3J

Leaf Blower: https://amzn.to/2DN6Tjb

Mothers Showtime & Clay Bar Kit: https://amzn.to/2t0Joxe