370Z gas cap door problems

freddiebear · 04-29-2010, 06:09 AM

I have broke off (2) gas cap doors on my Z, so far, in my opinion it is a bad design. It takes little effort to open the door. Has any one else had any problems?

simota1 · 04-29-2010, 06:15 AM

just get a stant dood

no need to take out the gas cap no more

STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap

Room42 · 04-29-2010, 06:28 AM

Broke the locking mechanism once bc dealer didn't tell me it locked with the car. If the car is unlocked, not sure what part would fail?

Vegitto-kun · 04-29-2010, 07:51 AM

Honestly people, how the hell do you guys break stuff like this?

370Zsteve · 04-29-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Honestly people, how the hell do you guys break stuff like this?

x2

PapoZalsa · 04-29-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Honestly people, how the hell do you guys break stuff like this?

All they have to do is push-in the gas door when the car is unlock.

But if they pry it then is different.

Vegitto-kun · 04-29-2010, 08:45 AM

Oh no

I have to push and it wont open I SHALL PULL ON IT USING A CROWBAR.

Oh no it broke

kannibul · 04-29-2010, 09:01 AM

I agree that the car must be unlocked for the gas cover to be, I mean, how hard would it be for them to put another proximity detector there, with like a 30" range?

CBRich · 04-29-2010, 09:03 AM

I just went and looked at my gas cap. You would really have to screw up to break this thing.

MblueZ34 · 04-29-2010, 09:16 AM

how the hell do u break this HAHAHAHAHHAHHA

m4a1mustang · 04-29-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Honestly people, how the hell do you guys break stuff like this?

+1000000

I don't really understand how some of the things that happen to people on the forums can even happen in the first place. I mean, some things are physically and/or logically impossible and yet people find ways to do it.

One dude dropped his key down a random hole in the dash then went MIA when he tried to go in after it and detonate a tactical nuke to get the key out... I mean... how the hell does this stuff happen?

antman22 · 04-29-2010, 09:41 AM

i think some ppl have no patience and when something doesnt work perfectly everytime, panic sets in and nukes go off.

"the gas door doesn't open...do i...try it again or maybe unlock the doors then try...orrr try to rip the crap out of it? lets go with the last option."

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-29-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by antman22

i think some ppl have no patience and when something doesnt work perfectly everytime, panic sets in and nukes go off.

"the gas door doesn't open...do i...try it again or maybe unlock the doors then try...orrr try to rip the crap out of it? lets go with the last option."

LMAO! That's funny!

6MT · 04-29-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by freddiebear

I have broke off (2) gas cap doors on my Z, so far, in my opinion it is a bad design. It takes little effort to open the door. Has any one else had any problems?

Hmm.... strange. I've never had any issues with the gas door. Mine works flawlessly. Good design, works everytime.

Vegitto-kun · 04-29-2010, 10:41 AM

Seriously I am still thinking about this.

HOW

Push, open.

but somehow with them its like

push

04-29-2010, 06:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
freddiebear Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 4 Drives: 09-370Z-red-A7 Rep Power: 16	370Z gas cap door problems I have broke off (2) gas cap doors on my Z, so far, in my opinion it is a bad design. It takes little effort to open the door. Has any one else had any problems?

04-29-2010, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	just get a stant dood no need to take out the gas cap no more STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

04-29-2010, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Room42 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370z white AT Rep Power: 16	Broke the locking mechanism once bc dealer didn't tell me it locked with the car. If the car is unlocked, not sure what part would fail? __________________ 20% tint \| Clear bra \| Invidia Gemini CB \| Stillen CAI Eibach Springs \| Stillen Sway Bars \| JDM rear fog light --------------------------------------------- Mustang Dyno - 291 \| Horsepower Logic

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04-29-2010, 07:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Honestly people, how the hell do you guys break stuff like this?

04-29-2010, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Oh no I have to push and it wont open I SHALL PULL ON IT USING A CROWBAR. Oh no it broke

04-29-2010, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I agree that the car must be unlocked for the gas cover to be, I mean, how hard would it be for them to put another proximity detector there, with like a 30" range?

04-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I just went and looked at my gas cap. You would really have to screw up to break this thing.

04-29-2010, 09:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
MblueZ34 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: miami Posts: 136 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	how the hell do u break this HAHAHAHAHHAHHA

04-29-2010, 09:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i think some ppl have no patience and when something doesnt work perfectly everytime, panic sets in and nukes go off. "the gas door doesn't open...do i...try it again or maybe unlock the doors then try...orrr try to rip the crap out of it? lets go with the last option."

04-29-2010, 10:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Seriously I am still thinking about this. HOW Push, open. but somehow with them its like push