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IDZRVIT 11-25-2013 03:56 PM

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...4-gas-cap.html

In other words, capless!

winnre 11-25-2013 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT (Post 2582610)


So it was cool in 2009 but today everyone hates it!

Dwight Frye 11-25-2013 05:21 PM

It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

winnre 11-25-2013 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye (Post 2582715)
It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

Well look at the bright side -- if you drop your car keys you can push your Z around until it beeps and finds them for you. ;)

TerribleONE 11-25-2013 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye (Post 2582715)
It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

I have to disagree with this... I love not having to take my key out of my pocket.. and that you can start the car, lock it, and walk back in the house while its warming up..

IDZRVIT 11-26-2013 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre (Post 2582698)
So it was cool in 2009 but today everyone hates it!

So who elected you to speak on behalf of "everyone"? Not me and I enjoy my capless gas cap. Now get over yourself.:tup:

4r3s 11-26-2013 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye (Post 2582715)
It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

Ever lock your keys in any of your previous cars? How many times have you locked your keys in your Z?

Haboob 11-26-2013 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye (Post 2582715)
It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd hear someone bitch about push button start.

Do you just hate science and technological advancement?

Do you hate cool?

Doesn't it also help prevent the ignition being punched and used with a screwdriver too?

:rolleyes:

MarkGideon 11-26-2013 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE (Post 2582741)
I have to disagree with this... I love not having to take my key out of my pocket.. and that you can start the car, lock it, and walk back in the house while its warming up..

While my Z lives in the garage, this is the reason I like have the same feature in my Altima, which lives outdoors. No need for an extra house key during cold weather. (Well, the couple weeks per year is is close to cold for SC.)

scottIN 11-26-2013 09:43 AM

Stant was one of my clients. They're pretty much moved their operations from the US so I don't do much with them anymore. But here's the embroidery we did for this product when it was first launched.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps78352248.jpg

onzedge 11-26-2013 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre (Post 2582718)
Well look at the bright side -- if you drop your car keys you can push your Z around until it beeps and finds them for you. ;)

:icon17:

winnre 11-26-2013 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT (Post 2583348)
So who elected you to speak on behalf of "everyone"? Not me and I enjoy my capless gas cap. Now get over yourself.:tup:

Yay I have an ally!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4r3s (Post 2583369)
Ever lock your keys in any of your previous cars? How many times have you locked your keys in your Z?

Almost did it the other day. I typically do that with new cars. smh

Tazicon 11-26-2013 12:29 PM

I just bought a new Jeep and it still has a gas cap.........is that a fail? Not at all.

Red__Zed 11-26-2013 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 2584095)
I just bought a new Jeep and it still has a gas cap.........is that a fail? Not at all.

Well if it's a real jeep it kind of needs a fuel cap, as there is no fuel door.

semtex 11-26-2013 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2582196)
Blind Spot Indicator on side-mirror: for those stupid who forget/doesn't-check blind spot.

Auto-off turn signal: for those stupid who forget to turn off the signal after lane change.

Auto-park: for those stupid who doesn't have the skill to do a parallel-parking

Capless gas cap: for those stupid who always forget to put the gas-cap back in place and drive off when the hose was still attached.

You forgot one:

Synchro Rev Match: for those too stupid to blip the throttle on their own and don't know how to heel and toe.

:stirthepot: ;)


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