The following are the functional repairs, replacements and basic maintenance items that I've done on the car so far. Everything else mentioned above has been purely EXTRA either in terms of performance or cosmetics.
Replaced OEM Bridgestone RFT tires & wheels w/new Michelin PSS non-RFT tires and replaced the OEM sport shocks w/Koni FSDs at 88k miles. Brake pads were also changed from OEM pads to Akebonos in order to get rid of the brake dust at about the same time. Discs were turned at that time as well. See above.
Replaced all of the spark plugs/coils when a walnut blasting of the intake ports was done at around 89k miles, after developing an engine misfire due to a bad original coil. Also replaced the water reservoir and some reservoir hoses at that time because mechanic noticed that they were broken/fragile. See:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5#post15657925
Replaced the thermostat/water pump and connecting hose along w/a coolant flush today at 92k miles after having some overheating problems last week. See:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1039052
Also had AC recharged at that time. Only had 1/2lb of freon; needed 1 1/2. Was having problems w/AC taking too long to blow cold on hot days. See:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1024245
Planning to do a transmission fluid change, differential fluid change and oil change at 95k miles. This will complete all the basic maintenance items and the car should be LIKE NEW (and hopefully no other repairs/maintenance (except oil changes) will need to be done for some time) after the trans/diff fluid changes are done.
