major design flaw
07-12-2002 | 01:53 AM
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major design flaw
The fricken gas cap is on the wrong side of the car!
Are the nissan designers retarded?
Isn't it obvious that the gas cap should be on the drivers side.
And they can't use the antenna excuses that it would cost more, weigh more or whatever since clearly the gas cap has to go somewhere, why not put it in the right place.
This is the last straw, the antenna fiasco and now this,
I'm canceling my pre-order.
Oh wait, now I realize why it can't go on the drivers side,
the antenna is in the way, of course! it's so logical.
Actually the real reason they did this is so that it is on the
drivers side in Japan! And they know that those stupid americans are already used to the cap being on the wrong side
on their stupid american cars so let the Japanese customer have it the right way and keep more parts the same for left and right hand drive.
Well NISSAN you didn't fool me I see right through your sneaky plot to favor the Japanese consumer over Americans!
Are the nissan designers retarded?
Isn't it obvious that the gas cap should be on the drivers side.
And they can't use the antenna excuses that it would cost more, weigh more or whatever since clearly the gas cap has to go somewhere, why not put it in the right place.
This is the last straw, the antenna fiasco and now this,
I'm canceling my pre-order.
Oh wait, now I realize why it can't go on the drivers side,
the antenna is in the way, of course! it's so logical.
Actually the real reason they did this is so that it is on the
drivers side in Japan! And they know that those stupid americans are already used to the cap being on the wrong side
on their stupid american cars so let the Japanese customer have it the right way and keep more parts the same for left and right hand drive.
Well NISSAN you didn't fool me I see right through your sneaky plot to favor the Japanese consumer over Americans!
07-12-2002 | 02:02 AM
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It's very interesting you think it's on the wrong side of the car. I drive a German car and an American car and both of the gas caps are on the passenger side of the car. As a matter of fact, I've also driven a Honda and it's gas cap is on the driver's side. Makes you wonder how they come up with which side to put the thing on. Isn't the gas cap on the Vette in the center of the rear end?
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
07-12-2002 | 02:07 AM
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My 280ZX gas cap is on the passenger side. I prefer it there now, it seems I can always find an empty pump without having to turn all around.
My first post too, I've been lurking for a couple of months!
My first post too, I've been lurking for a couple of months!
07-12-2002 | 02:12 AM
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Oddly enough, I just had this argument with a co-worker yesterday.
In my opinion, the passanger side is the CORRECT side for the gas cap.
Why?
Simple.
So when you pull into the gas station, and get out to fill up the tank, you're not opening your driver door INTO THE GAS PUMP.
Talk about door dings a plenty.
Nope, Nissan actually made the right choice, following in the footsteps of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc.
In my opinion, the passanger side is the CORRECT side for the gas cap.
Why?
Simple.
So when you pull into the gas station, and get out to fill up the tank, you're not opening your driver door INTO THE GAS PUMP.
Talk about door dings a plenty.
Nope, Nissan actually made the right choice, following in the footsteps of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc.
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07-12-2002 | 03:07 AM
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But what if you have a careless or drunk passenger, they might swing the car door open and slam it into the gas pump. Worst case scenario the ding might produce a spark which ignites the gas fumes, which causes a chain reaction of events which leads to you kissing your z and charred *** goodbye!! It could happen...
07-12-2002 | 03:38 AM
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Here in nashville a while back there was a case where a driver was fueling his/her car on the divers side. They decided to go back into the car to get something and when they exited and shut the door BOOM. The news reported that static from the driver shutting the door sparked the fumes and caused an explosion. I like the gas on the other side for this reason. Just dont go popping the trunk while we fill, it's closer than the door!
07-12-2002 | 03:55 AM
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Originally posted by nizl
The passenger side is the only correct choice.
Whoever is lucky enough to ride with you in your Z should pay their dues by pumping your gas!
The passenger side is the only correct choice.
Whoever is lucky enough to ride with you in your Z should pay their dues by pumping your gas!
We're lazy ova' here! 
07-12-2002 | 04:18 AM
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Originally posted by ZGiRL
Lucky...In Jersey, we don't pump our own gas. We just sit in the car and let the guy/girl do it for us. We're lazy ova' here!
Lucky...In Jersey, we don't pump our own gas. We just sit in the car and let the guy/girl do it for us.
We're lazy ova' here!
07-12-2002 | 06:29 AM
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They should have a sign as you enter the state. The first time there, I got out only to the stand up and find myself inches away from a very disgruntled face who told me, as if explaining to a child, that a tip was not acceptable... I might have the mentality of a child, but I look much older so it was obviously an insult!
07-12-2002 | 06:47 AM
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The reason the gas cap is on the passenger side? A simple safety issue. If your car were to run out of gas, you would naturally pull over to the right shoulder. When you refill the tank (after the inevitable 3-mile hike) you are not exposed to traffic--a much higher danger than most realize. German cars have had this feature for years.
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07-12-2002 | 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by Sport Z Editor
The reason the gas cap is on the passenger side? A simple safety issue. If your car were to run out of gas, you would naturally pull over to the right shoulder. When you refill the tank (after the inevitable 3-mile hike) you are not exposed to traffic--a much higher danger than most realize. German cars have had this feature for years.
Dave Bexfield
Editor, Sport Z Magazine
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The reason the gas cap is on the passenger side? A simple safety issue. If your car were to run out of gas, you would naturally pull over to the right shoulder. When you refill the tank (after the inevitable 3-mile hike) you are not exposed to traffic--a much higher danger than most realize. German cars have had this feature for years.
Dave Bexfield
Editor, Sport Z Magazine
www.sportzmagazine.com
07-12-2002 | 07:52 AM
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Originally posted by VQracer
In Japan the Fairlady Z is right hand drive. Therefore the gascap is on the right side. I guess they did not want to relocate the cap on this model.
In Japan the Fairlady Z is right hand drive. Therefore the gascap is on the right side. I guess they did not want to relocate the cap on this model.
07-12-2002 | 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by LowFuel
So when you pull into the gas station, and get out to fill up the tank, you're not opening your driver door INTO THE GAS PUMP.
Talk about door dings a plenty.
So when you pull into the gas station, and get out to fill up the tank, you're not opening your driver door INTO THE GAS PUMP.
Talk about door dings a plenty.
07-12-2002 | 08:12 AM
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It's quite simple. For all the lonley Z drivers. The gas cap/tank is on the passenger side so when you fuel up the weight of the gas will balance with the weight of the driver.
See how simple that was.
See how simple that was.