I did end up starting a YouTube channel...it's very easy to tell that I'm a noob at this. I'm trying to find my groove with it. Just takes time I guess. Things that have happened since my last update are as follows:

130 lbs of parts from FCP


Everyone's favorite light:


Joined BMWCCA:


Started replacing things, preventatively...
Shocks:


Struts:


Bought some headers, going to get them ceramic coated this summer. Jet-Hot quoted me $300(!):


Got a clutch stop:


And got some tools, because I don't like headaches: