Latest Update! Before and After of interior:
New M steering wheel, shifter knob, leather armrest has returned! (idk where it went), new BMW floor mats, Rennen Phone Holder, Fixed radio volume knob (even though the text doesn't light up in orange anymore lol....clock wasn't working anyway due to the cluster clock selector being broken - so I actually like it
New Cowl, new headlight rubber covers (dry rotted and gross before) and repaired gloss shadow line trim!
Replaced engine air filter & cabin air filter, repaired a few minor interior things not featured.
Up Next:
AC system checkup and re-charge
Brake fluid Flush and new rear brakes
Headlight gasket... fogged up after a car wash
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A final digital report inspection from a local place here in LA... they take images of everything and compile a digital report so I know condition of all major components etc. the previous shop did at the urgent repairs well (valve cover, oil pan gasket etc.) but they did not go out of their way to ensure everything was maintained. -- I am expecting full suspension, belts, tensioners, CCV/DISA etc. condition results.
Once all of the above is complete (aka my excessive mechanical paranoia... then paint work will commence, which is pretty $$$) If anyone knows anyone good, let me know! Respray of Roof, bumpers, fenders, and one fender repair + rear damage where someone keyed the paint.
Will keep it coming as work is done!