Soldering on the WeekendDecided to spend Saturday evening re-soldering a faulty ignition module for $200, because that sounds like a good way to kill some time.
Suspension calibration underwayHad to call in a friend with actual suspension knowledge because my skills are limited to banging things together.
Minor Suspension Tweaks DoneManaged to find a decent spot to swap in those new shocks without stripping any threads, miracle.
Less stress with software updateThe new firmware is marginally less buggy and I can finally get on with some actual driving rather than troubleshooting.
Not a New MotorReplaced the starter motor with a used unit from eBay and nothing seems to be broken yet.
Not thrilled with suspension upgradesCoilovers arrived yesterday, already having to redo the geometry for what feels like the tenth time.
Still Waiting for PerformanceIt's been three months since I dropped a whole box of performance parts on my car and I'm still waiting for decent results.
Finally got my handsSuccessfully swapped out the faulty ignition module without too much drama or catastrophic failure.
Rear Main Seal ReplacementSwear by the YouTube gods, someone must have done this a million times because it was a total breeze, even for me.
Minor tweaks done last nightManaged to not mess up any major components while making some minor adjustments to the suspension.
Brake Pads Replaced AlreadyGuess all the brake noise and vibration was just my brain playing tricks on me.
Replacing the stupid wiper bladesA $20 upgrade that's somehow more frustrating to install than the actual part itself is just great.
Finally got my hands dirtyFixed the annoying creaky door with some WD-40 and a few choice words at the manufacturer's expense.
A Break for MaintenanceHad to spend all day at the mechanic's shop instead of working on my own car, typical.
Brake Pads are Fine TooBecause who needs performance when you can stop just as well as everyone else on the road?
New Wheels Arrived SlowlyStill waiting on the brake pads to show up as the wheels were supposed to come with them allegedly.
Rebuilt engine finally doneCan't wait to watch it break down after a month of perfect silence and zero overheating issues.
Rear Axle Finally RebuiltSurprisingly, a decent shop actually did a good job and the axle is now slightly quieter than before.
Exhaust Finally Got ReplacedAfter three months of procrastination, the catback is back and the engine sounds somewhat tolerable again.
