- Repair leaking Thermostat Housing & Prev. Maint. on Cooling System (DIY 1, DIY 2, Parts Kits: Tischer, Turner Motorsport, Thermostat Only Kit (ECS))
Repair leaking Oil Filter Housing +Oil Level Sensor: (Gasket: ECS, Sensor: Resource 1)- Replace Wheel Bearings (FWB, RWB) - Not so sure I need these anymore. Sound went away when brakes were replaced.
Winter TiresTake care of taillamp wiring recallPower Steering FluidValve Cover GasketReplace AC & Accessory BeltsFront Lower Control Arm BushingsReplace Brakes & Brake Fluid (Resource 1)Replace CCV/PCV/Oil Separator SystemReplace DISA/Intake Flapper
Nice-to-have Maintenance
- Leaking Differential Drain Plugs/Gasket (Parts Kit, Finned Diff Cover, DIY 1, DIY 2)
- Broken Engine Shields/Belly Pan/Lower Grilles (ECS, Grilles)
- Replace Delaminating Side Mirror with E-Spec Aspherical Mirrors (ECS Kit)
- Replace Centre Console (Base,
- Replace Trunk Carpet
- Pay for speeding ticket in Delaware
- Patch Drivers Side Outer Thigh Bolster
- Replace rear deck (faded to blue)
- Replace rear speaker grills, faded/cracking ECS
Repair Sunroof (Resource 1, Resource 2)Repair Intermittent Faulty HID Igniter- Hasn't been a problem in a year or so.Replace Window Regulators (ECS)Replace Window Seals/Trim (Matt Shadowline Trim Kit, again from ECS, Windshield Cowl)
Desired Upgrades
- Non-bent Summer Wheels
- Lip Spoiler (ECS)
- Rear sun blind (NLA, Check Tischer. DIY)
- Plug in Cooler ECS
- Cargo Nets/Tie Down Straps/Trunk Liner (ECS, ECS, ECS, ECS)
- BMW Performance Exhaust, Intake and Shifter (with matching parking brake handle and boot)
- Bumper & Side skirt (M-Tech II)
- Find a CF BMW Performance Strut Bar (for cheap)
Additional Resources