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Actually the Nylon fuel hose is pretty rugged stuff. Unless it is mechanically damaged or exposed to battery acid, it can last a long long time. You can buy a spool of gasoline service Nylon fuel hose from an industrial supply house. I believe I got some at McMaster-Carr mail order (they have online catalog) I replaced the hose in the engine bay because of battery acid damage. the stuff in my tunnel is still pliable and not discolored so I left it alone.
Todays new fuels do rot out the non lined rubber hoses, so only use the new lined hoses such as SAE rated 30R9 hose (it has a Teflon like inner liner) 5/16 inch works well for the bulk of the rubber hoses.
If you pull the gas tank, service the wiper motor and linkages (clean and lube) and the fresh air fan in the cowl, (likely will need lube) install a metal window screen over the factory plastic mesh to keep out small debris else the air box drains can clog and that will flood the fan. this is also a good time to install a front sway bar if you don't have one (and you will want one) all these service items are best done or can only be done with the gas tank removed.
for ultimate in stopping power get the Porterfeld racing front brake pads, they are noisy and dusty, but they can lock up the front wheels really well. They also make a street version, less noise and dust but they don't stop as well.
lots of things you can do to improve or restore on the car.
My friends and I have been using the frunk and runk terms for at least the last 15+ years. Didn't know Tesla is using our terminology, I should have trademarked it! Sad to think my tax money is going to someone to help them buy a $100,000 car and pay for the solar panels on his roof to charge it. plus he rides for free in the carpool lane with no passengers, ugh!!! what a racket!!! I think the guy with the $100,000 Tesla ought to pay my gasoline bill, and build me a 914 lane on the highway.
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