Updates

Here's a run through on the items I recently replaced:

Upper Control Arms (aluminum Lemforder)

Lower Control Arms (Lemforder w/750 bushing)

Drag Link

Tie Rods

Intake boot

Air cleaner boot

Air filter

Water Pump

Shift lever (Z3 factory)

Shifter bushing

I also got the aftermarket exhaust I bought on Craigslist installed. It's a perfect fit. A little loud for my tastes, but not too bad. MUCH better than the old one. I found 2 very big holes (you could just about put your fist through them) on the top of the stock muffler up where you can't see them when it's installed.

I also found that it was buzzing a fair amount from behind the cluster at 60mph, turned out it was the passenger side wiper rubbing on the hood, so I re-adjusted it. While I had the gauge cluster out I removed the SRS light as I plan to do a Momo wheel, and also put a small piece of electrical tape over the LED backup for the SRS light, so no more light.

After my valve adjustment check, it seems to still be ticking. Not sure if this is because I can just hear it now since the exhaust has been fixed, but I'm going to take it down to the local shop for a 2nd set of eyes on it and go over it to see if I've missed anything.

The clunk when releasing the clutch is still there. I'm guessing the clutch has some issue, but we'll see how it holds up.

With the front end fixed up she's pretty solid. I did notice that the HVAC fan isn't working, so there are still some electrical issues to work out, but should be much of a big deal.