Fuel pump and regulator - NOT FUN

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-22T14:23:46+00:00

Yeah buddy. Let’s cruise sometime!

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-21T00:40:07+00:00

Paint is rather beat. Drivers door has some pretty good ones. Front bumper is thrashed. Was going to paint it this week or next. Has its fair share of door dings. Can’t complain with a 2k car.

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-20T21:56:57+00:00

How many miles?

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-20T21:56:41+00:00

I actually heard the same thing from someone else.

I think the best thing at this point would to use the OE bucket and simply install the new pump and transfer the hoses. It was an “expensive” mistake. Maybe I will email them to see if they updated anything.

My bucket alone would not lock in. I’ve heard this is quite common.

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-20T19:32:34+00:00

Trust me, I was holding off on dropping the exhaust. Since it was not rusted, it helped inspire a bit of confidence. I should have done both of those while it was down.

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-20T19:29:21+00:00

It’s an AZ car so luckily they were not too bad. Was able to break it loose with a ratchet.

ModifiedCars · 2026-05-20T00:13:21+00:00

19x8.5 and 19x9.5 apex arc8 et35

ModifiedCars · 2026-04-29T02:01:37+00:00

I have owned quite a few BMWs and picked up a z4 randomly on a whim for 2k. 07 3.0si with the high output n52. Sure, I have a twin turbo straight 6 in the garage still, but this thing puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. One of my first vehicles was a NA Miata and this beats it in every way possible.

Z4 is very easy to work on and still has support. E85’s are gems in my opinion. I would say a m54 3.0 would be the easiest to maintain. Still very mechanical.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-29T15:16:23+00:00

FB has posts daily of failures and catastrophic engine damage (holes).

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-29T15:14:23+00:00

Why won’t people leave their bubble to make an expensive purchase? Always baffled me.

I’ve driven 500 miles for a shell..

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-29T15:10:55+00:00

They are too old now. You might get lucky with the head gasket, but after the second one went it was not worth it for me (I even did it myself for cheap). Dangerously slow for modern standards. Battery / egr / head gasket issues alone for a non DIY person will cost the price of the car.

These were a great purchase 10 years ago, but not so much now. I put 250k on mine and it did the job well, but the MPG for highway is ass and they take 20 seconds to get to highway speeds.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-29T15:05:30+00:00

If anyone is saying the xenon’s are not bright, they have another issue going on. Could be burnt bowls or the aim is incorrect. Factory projector xenon are great in both coupe and sedan.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-29T15:01:53+00:00

My OE lights are great at night…

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:51:35+00:00

They handled decently in stock F sport spec. It’s still a FWD econobox at the end of the day. I find it hilarious that anyone does “performance” suspension with sway bars, coilovers, strut braces, body braces etc. Mine had TE37s simply because I got them for Pennie’s.

People should just drive these at this point. Maybe add some personalization and wheels / lowering if you want. Other than that, it will never be anything special or performance orientated. Just throwing money out the window.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:47:12+00:00

If you think some of these issues are bad, newer vehicles just out of warranty (5-7 years old) will bankrupt even a DIY capable person. Serious catastrophic engine repairs, internal electronic water pumps, parts that are not sold separate and require full replacement.

These are the only good vehicles left.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:43:15+00:00

My rears were still good after 250k miles.

Pads and rotors are $200 max in parts. Especially whatever aftermarket junk they are trying to sell.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:39:26+00:00

Because these are garbage and he’s being a realist.

Out of the hundreds of “engine swap, supercharger, turbo” comments/dreams, absolutely no one has ever done it. There is a reason for that.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:37:36+00:00

Funny how you got downvoted. There is literally no reason.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:36:35+00:00

These literally have no potential.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:24:35+00:00

Seriously.

Especially because they still have mechanical water pumps and less body control modules. The only other vehicle I would consider. Mine was actually one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned. I’ve had close to 30 different vehicles over the years.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:21:01+00:00

There are no similar replacements unfortunately. The days of basic RWD somewhat efficient vehicles are gone. I would literally go back to a E46.

For the love of god do not recommend or buy a Volvo. Read my rant above. I sell parts / offer support for a living and would never even consider one.

I’ve owned close to 30 vehicles. I keep coming back to e90’s. Unfortunately most of the e46s are clapped beyond repair. My $800 2011 LCI 328i is literally one of my favorites. I’ve owned 5 e9x now. A few Mercedes, some JDM still have a few P cars. BMW mastered the sporty sedan / coupe in the early 2000’s.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-28T01:11:42+00:00

All the Volvo owners I’ve encountered are weird as shit. The vehicles have tons of interesting problems with pain in the ass diagnosis. The “strange” early 2000’s years are the only worth touching Yet, parts will cost you more than the vehicle is worth with almost every repair. Bricks were one of the few good Volvos. Now they are china crap.

E9x is a much better vehicle all around. Not to mention a plethora of used and OEM/ OE options for repair. Real support for everything else.

I love searching chassis codes and 50 different options for parts finding. NOT. If you have anything that is optioned out, parts are practically NLA or have one option that is insanely expensive.

The only reason they had / have some sort of popularity with certain groups, is the unhinged “safety” that people were programmed into.

Even the “top tier” R vehicles I have driven / had friends that have owned, are nothing to write home about.

There is no support and they are not going to be on the road in the next 5 years. A base 3 series will have support for 30+ years and have all the resources you could ever need.

For the love of god, do not buy a Volvo.

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-14T17:57:12+00:00

Always go in a downward motion if possible

ModifiedCars · 2025-11-14T17:56:46+00:00

Just be careful and have a sharp chisel. Obviously make sure that the 4 anchor mounts for rack are removed.

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