haven't updated in a while but a bunch has happened.
first off, i got the waterpump/timing belt maintenance done (and got new plugs and wires and a new fuel filter at the same time). the car runs like a dream now - no more ticking and the rumble-rumble is virtually gone.
i also got new speakers for christmas. they're Pioneer TS-1640R's:
tons more bass than stock, but the problem is that the stock speakers had plastic brackets attaching them to the doors which kept the bass going towards the cabin, whereas these speakers are screwed right into the metal, so the bass gets dispersed thru the door panels and muffled. i'm looking into dynamats to help alleviate the problem.
the next upgrade on the audio front is a new set of cleaner tweeters to complement the cleaner speakers.
i didn't get any interior painting done over the christmas break, but i plan on doing it bit by bit. i've got the exterior pretty much where it's gonna get for the time being, so i'm concentrating my work on restoring the interior. 3+ years of hardcore daily driving has taken its toll on things like door sills and door switches, etc.
the next major mod i'm saving up for? wheels and tires.
updates as they happen.