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Old 10-14-2003, 03:27 PM
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Default fuel door not lined up??

gap seems to be a bit too much. not really a big problem for me... just wondering if anybody else's Z is like this. or is this how its suppose to be??
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here's a more wider shot....
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not how its supposed to be..i took mine off once...you just gotta loosen and adjust and then keep tryin it out
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hmmmm... arite... i'll try that
Old 10-14-2003, 03:55 PM
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is your car chrome.
Old 10-14-2003, 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by del105
is your car chrome.
Super Black.
Old 10-14-2003, 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by s9am_me
Super Black.
How many layers of Zaino did you apply? That looks awesome.

I'm also having some problem with my fuel door but it's not about the gap. I had to push the door button a few times to open the fuel door.
Old 10-14-2003, 04:50 PM
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I had the same problem just slowly bent it to fit with my hands.
Old 10-14-2003, 05:07 PM
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I just noticed that on my SB a few weeks ago ... oh well, we're just gonna have to live with it. I'm not gonna try to bend it into shape cause i'll probably break it.
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mines also not aligned very well, but not as bad as yours. let me know if you can successfully fix it.
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mine is really misaligned as well. Thought it was just me. phew
Old 10-14-2003, 06:32 PM
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Mine is not aligned totally, but not as bad as the picture shows. Check if the line that connect to the gas cap does not stick between the gas door and the body.
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Mine's the same, but not as bad
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this just happens from the constant opening and closing of the door....the way the bolts are set up it loosens every time it is opened...so the longer you have your z...the worse it should be

but its a simple fix
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Mine was like that to, I did bend it a little so its a little better now.
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Originally posted by SweatyPalm
How many layers of Zaino did you apply? That looks awesome.
No Zaino for me... I only use Blackfire (see sig)

thanks for the replies.. just glad i'm not the only one
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I think everyone has had this problem. The problem is the plastic line that holds the cap. Rotate it around to the right side of the cap after its twisted on and close the door. This works everytime for me.
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