I've had OEM fuel pumps buzz loudly for 50,000 miles, don't worry the pump until it dies, then the Hella Piersburg for about $120 is a fine product around here lifetime warrantied from Advanced Auto. Brakes squeal, period (VW particularly). If the pads don't have the groove down the center like OEM, cutting such a groove (or finding even generics with it) my improve things, as might some of that anti squeal goop, or the aluminum foil backing shim stuff, but brakes squeal. Tires, whatever Tire Rack (www.tirerack.com) has cheapest if you want to save $$, probably a Continental (a fine tire despite what some EV owning whiners might say) in 185R14 reinforced under $50 each. Or anything in a C-loader in 185R, 195/75R, 205/70R or even a massive 27x8.5R14 (I'm running a neat reasonably priced Firestone AT in this size but it does affect your revs and speedo to the tune of about 5%, but the added 1" ground clearance can come in handy) You can seek out the lauded Yoko Y370?s if you want to blow more $$$, but IMHO avoid the Y356 highway ribbed tread tire. The Contis are likely the best bang for the buck for a stock correct tire. John |
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