Parts haul landed. Wallet slightly offended.

For the E30:
• New ground straps (yes, again)
• Idle control valve cleaner + gaskets
• A set of hardware I already owned three of, because future me is forgetful

For the WRX:
• Valve cover gasket kit
• Spark plug tube seals
• RTV that claims it cures underwater (we'll see)

Tonight's plan: mark every bolt with paint pen so I know what I've actually touched. Ambition: high. Skill issue probability: also high.

Anyone else buy the same part twice because the first one "went to the garage dimension"?

Quick one — if you're into E30s, WRXs, or Bay Area driveway therapy, I set up a few groups so we're not yelling into the void on the main feed.

Drop your current headache project below. I'll start: intermittent cold-start lean on the 325i that laughs at every "easy fix" YouTube video.

What's up bro. Welcome to the site.

Spun up a few hangouts if anyone wants a home base:

• Bay Area Cars & Coffee — local meet energy, no cover charge vibes
• E30 Garage — bushings, codes, and old German patience
• WRX Hatch Life — gaskets and questionable life choices

Come hang. Bring your current headache project.

My girl Maya came by the garage after work. E30 approved. I approved harder.

Told her we were just checking fluids. She said the only thing overheating was me.

Lucky guy. Don't @ me.

My man. How you doing?