Thinking about another 116

[1980sdga]

Well, 248 miles today with new shocks and a working cigarette lighter (For the GPS) and working windshield washers.  I just filled "Der Sturmmachine" up and I'm going to figure the mileage for the trip home.

I rolled 80-85 mph for a lot of the interstate and 60-70 on the backroads.  Even though I got cheapie shocks it made a BIG difference in how the car feels.  I have 2 new tie-rod assembly's on order (New sleeves and ends for both sides) and the tool to remove the old ones. It also looks like I'll need a new upper ball joint because one of mine is leaking. No noise, feels solid, just a rotted boot 

I wish I had the $$ to just do all new ball joints while I'm doing the tie-rods...

The engine hasn't leaked/used a drop of oil and it just seems to run better and better!

I think it's a good car 

The AC is funky (ACC issues) but I can run it by closing the vents and cycling the compressor off/on.  I may be foolish, but I think I'd like to get the ACC system working properly. I had it in my Caddy I sold and my wifes Caddy has it as well and the Cadillac system is NICE!  If I could get the old MB version working half as good as GM's I'd be soooo happy    XM, ipod integration, hardwired GPS, window tint (To keep the interior cool more than the look...) a cupholder and the Valentine 1 wired in and I'll be set!

Well, back to the mechanicals...