Finally got one!!

[dbronk11]

I've been a lurker for a while and I finally got my ZHP! Picked it up in SC and brought it back to Raleigh.

I got an '04 OB/NB 6MT with 123k miles.

She needs some proper TLC and I'll put up some pics when I get the chance for a good clean.

I'll also be looking to do a little maintenance in the upcoming weekends so if anyone in NC would be interested in joining, I would love for someone else with some experience and a little know how to join.

Some of the things I plan on addressing soon:
Sagging headliner/C pillar
fuel filter
rear diff fluid
removing rear tint

One question from my initial drive. There's a little play in the steering wheel on the highway, I can move the wheel back and forth a bit without any response. The previous owner said that he had the car aligned more neutrally to allow for the least wear on the tires and the play in the wheel is a result, does that sound accurate? I want to get rid of it so I want to know if an alignment is my solution.

[ELCID86]

Congrats. OB FTW.

[NoVAphotog]

Congrats! And that could be an alignment issue, I'm not sure though.

[Vas]

Car ever had the front control arm bushings replaced?

Congrats on the purchase.

[dbronk11]

That's a good question, I'm not sure. This the maintenance from the seller: (he also changed the window regulators)

03/15/10 107235 Serpentine Belts, Oil Change, Air filter
06/22/10 108638 Rear Stop Light – Driver Side
09/16/10 109543 Water Temp Sender O-ring 9/16 x 5/16x1/8
11/30/10 110244 225/40R18 Yokohama Avid Front Tires – Incl Shipping
12/04/10 110244 Mount & Balance Fronts + Alignment
02/12/11 110768 CCV Valve, Water Pump, Thermostat, 2- Drive Pulleys
05/15/11 112708 Oil Change, Air Temp Sensor, Cabin Filter, Hood Badge
01/29/12 115705 ZKW Bowls Lined with Aluminum Tape- Headlight Lens Polished with Sylvania Kit
01/21/12 115800 Liner Material Reglued to A-Pillars
02/05/12 115835 Idle Control Valve Cleaned,somewhat sticky. Lower Intake Boot found with cracks. Removed and cleaned throttle body.
02/11/12 115835 Installled new intake bellows, throttle body gasket, Ftube
02/25/12 115882 Vanos Seals, Valve Cover Gasket, Spark Plugs (NGK)
04/23/12 116282 New Yokohama 255/35-18 AVID
04/28/12 116282 Mount & Balance Rears
05/06/12 116314 Alignment – Sears
11/23/12 118784 Oil Change Mobile 10-30, Fram CH8081
06/07/12 123450 Oxygen Sensors- Pre Cat

[Vas]

It does not look like they were replaced according to that list. I would look into replacing them if they are still the factory ones.

Might even be able to get a printout of the alignment specs from sears as well to see what it looks like.

[dbronk11]

I have the printout from sears, though I have no idea what all of the different numbers mean. I could post it later if it would aid in the interpretation of the issue.

[Vas]

Sure post the specs from the alignment.

[dbronk11]

Will do, I'll post when I get home.

[danewilson77]

Woot!