Smallish update, the bean passed inspection with no issues. Surprisingly the damaged boots weren't mentioned, not sure if they looked that hard at it. Disabled TPMS and reset the airbag system with forscan to get the light off as it was coming back even with the resistor in place. Had to drag my PC to the garage because I don't have a laptop haha. Got creative mounting the front license plate with a 3d printed adapter for the grill from Undrilled Mounts on Amazon, combined with a frameless EU holder. Would like it to be a little lower but it works for now.
Next up is getting it 'Ring ready! Waiting on new OEM tie rods and caliper seals from rock auto, also picked up a set of WOR fabrications backing plates to install with the RSP engineering fog light ducts. Only other thing needed is a hose reducer as the backing plate opening is smaller, and relocating/cutting the washer fluid bottle to route the hose. Considering the VUDU aluminum reservoir with the ITG intake as it looks like the cleanest solution but definitely pricey. For now I may just try running the GLOC R14 pads and backing plates without the hose hooked up as the Nordschleife isn't crazy hard on brakes but the GP Track/Spa/Hockenheimring is another story. Also nearing 130k miles so timing belt replacement is on the radar, ideally would like to do it in conjunction with a S280 upgrade but we'll see how that plays out.
Will likely have to drop the struts to adjust the camber plates and get the car realigned as I'd like to get it to -3deg even up front.
