Just wanted to put up a list of things i need to fix so i can keep this all in one place:
1. Remove crappy stickers - DONE
2. Clean int/ext - basic cleaning DONE, need to do a deep clean (shampoo, clay bar, wet sand, etc)
3. Clean tbody/maf/pcv - DONE with toothbrush and cleaner, runs MUCH better
4. Fix IMRC - DONE - hopefully permanent but if not ill get those vacuum clips. Feels great to have real power!
5. Tune up - plugs/wires for piece of mind, they seem fine engine is strong/smooth (pcv seems new, has a new fuel pump already, not sure about fuel filter, i would hope it was done with pump) - fuel filter is pretty rusty, will want to replace that too
6. Drivers Control arm - DONE
7. Both inner tie rods - bought $18 each, need to install
8. Motor/tran mounts/roll restrictors - have window weld, will do when dropping subframe for other stuff
9. Brakes - they seem fine but do pulsate bad. i will see how they feel after the control arm is fixed. seem fine now
10. Strut Mounts - not sure how many are bad or where they are, i think they are ok
11. Struts - hopefully save up enough for BAT kit
12. Sunroof fix - needs a new plastic gear, anyone know where to buy them? the motor was loose and missing a screw, i got it tight but the sunroof will move a few inches then make a stripping sound. i am wondering now if the dent on the roof is preventing the sunroof from moving back? the gears didnt look stripped when i took it apart. - New sunroof motor fixed this up
13. Rear window doesnt roll up all the way - DONE - pulled panel, greased up the window channel, worked it up and down, then cleaned the glass real good. seems to work now
14. Paint Grill - need to repaint the flat black grill
15. Fix all the plastic! - Did a lot of plastic fixing. Still have a few spots here and there but overall much better!
front bumper is a mess, bounces like crazy, all the tabs are broke, doesnt align right. headlight tabs are broke, grill tabs are broke, fixed the loose side skirt, fixed the headlights using scrap plastic and a soldering iron
16. Rear bumper missing the black mesh
17. Repaint trunk lid (clear coat coming off), sanded and painted this, it looks much better but i didnt do the best job getting the paint even
18. Rust - mostly surface rust under the doors and the common front window top area. For how old the car is and in michigan, its not that bad at all.
19. A/C recharge - DONE - so far its been working good all week.
20. Wheels - Cleaning/Painting -
Need to clean them real good DONE and fix chips/scratches/etc and re-paint
21. Wheels - Leaking front passenger side - rim was bent, BFG to the rescue, so far no leak
22. Front Speakers blown - replaced with new ones
23. Install amp/sub
24. Parking brake needs to be fixed asap DONE
25. HID light is out on pass side, fix asap, need to order bulb from somewhere
26. Broken Exhaust tab
27. Drivers fog light rattles - FIXED
28. Headlight tabs again - FIXED with plastic epoxy repair and aluminum scrap
29. Shifter bushings - tighten shifter and new linkage bushings needed
Looks like a lot but most of this doesn't bother me and the car was cheap.