Thanks Dave. It is my Wife's car and she really missed it. I've had the block and head sealed after the machine shop sitting in the trunk a few years. Glad we held onto the car cause it's too clean example to let go. Was worth getting it back up to speed. I've to clear the bench for a good friend who needs a M50 race motor built this winter. Your user name looked familiar and I noticed you posted in my "is" build thread back in sheesh 2010. It's already been 5years wow.
Anyways reference the old thread; when doing the front struts I highly recommend trimming the bumpstops if using bilsteins. Otherwise travel is very limited and ride is bouncy cause your riding on the stops with sport springs. To trim them is simple before installing. You take a screwdriver and hammer; knock off the silver base plate in an outward motion. Revels the stop; trim two knuckles off and tap the cap back on. Makes a world of difference how the front end reacts when it has correct travel.
Happy Motoring.
