Why didn't they add a capless gas cap?

winnre · 11-23-2013, 12:23 AM

Ford started the capless gas cap in 2009. I think it is a great idea. I don't know why one does not exist for the 370Z, heck gas caps have no changed in decades except for this one difference. I want to get one but I have to ask myself why Nissan did not add one to start with. Do they know something I don't know, or did they mis the boat, or am I ahead of the curve? Anyone have one or have opinions?

axmea? · 11-23-2013, 02:19 AM

It is for people who are always forgetful or too lazy to twist a cap or are always in a hurry trying to save two seconds. It does improve performance though.

gurneyeagle · 11-24-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Ford started the capless gas cap in 2009. I think it is a great idea. I don't know why one does not exist for the 370Z, heck gas caps have no changed in decades except for this one difference. I want to get one but I have to ask myself why Nissan did not add one to start with. Do they know something I don't know, or did they mis the boat, or am I ahead of the curve? Anyone have one or have opinions?

Since you asked, here's my opinion - of the things I'd like to see changed on the Z, a capless gas filler doesn't even register.

DEpointfive0 · 11-24-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Since you asked, here's my opinion - of the things I'd like to see changed on the Z, a capless gas filler doesn't even register.

LMAO!!!

falconfixer · 11-24-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

It is for people who are always forgetful or too lazy to twist a cap or are always in a hurry trying to save two seconds. It does improve performance though.

Weight savings?

DEpointfive0 · 11-24-2013, 01:47 PM

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Weight savings?

No, in case you take your 370 to NASCAR and need quick fillups

falconfixer · 11-24-2013, 01:49 PM

03g35coupe6mt · 11-24-2013, 01:58 PM

if it aint broke dont fix it gas caps have been around a long time and if it needs a new one an easy change . just one more thing to fail on a ford .

6MT · 11-24-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

It is for people who are always forgetful or too lazy to twist a cap or are always in a hurry trying to save two seconds. It does improve performance though.

Please enlighten us as to how...?

DEpointfive0 · 11-24-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Please enlighten us as to how...?

Refer to my above post, lol

6MT · 11-24-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Refer to my above post, lol

....ok(?)

DEpointfive0 · 11-24-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

....ok(?)

It was a joke (guess it didn't go over well... But I'll text AxMeA? to get his input)

03g35coupe6mt · 11-24-2013, 02:10 PM

http://www.carprousa.com/pros-and-co...s-car-pro-news
no embarassing cap dangle had me

IDZRVIT · 11-24-2013, 04:26 PM

I have a Stant capless gas cap. Not sure if they make them anymore.

waaaasabi · 11-24-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Ford started the capless gas cap in 2009. I think it is a great idea. I don't know why one does not exist for the 370Z, heck gas caps have no changed in decades except for this one difference. I want to get one but I have to ask myself why Nissan did not add one to start with. Do they know something I don't know, or did they mis the boat, or am I ahead of the curve? Anyone have one or have opinions?

Agreed, Nissan really dropped the ball on this one. Add that to the fact that they also didn't throw in crappy automatic wipers ala Ford, frequently burnt-out LED headlights ala Audi, an over cluttered iDrive system ala BMW, infrared night vision ala Merc, ringtone-riddled lane departure warning system ala Lincoln, electronic parking brake ala Jag...

Honestly, sometimes if something simple already works really well, why muck about with it? The hook does a really good job of keeping the cap off the paint, and you don't exactly need to be a weightlifter to unscrew the cap.

11-23-2013, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Why didn't they add a capless gas cap? Ford started the capless gas cap in 2009. I think it is a great idea. I don't know why one does not exist for the 370Z, heck gas caps have no changed in decades except for this one difference. I want to get one but I have to ask myself why Nissan did not add one to start with. Do they know something I don't know, or did they mis the boat, or am I ahead of the curve? Anyone have one or have opinions?

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I have a Stant capless gas cap. Not sure if they make them anymore. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	if it aint broke dont fix it gas caps have been around a long time and if it needs a new one an easy change . just one more thing to fail on a ford .

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03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	http://www.carprousa.com/pros-and-co...s-car-pro-news no embarassing cap dangle had me