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SScattergunSS · 11-10-2008, 02:19 AM

I would have loved it if was on top like the concept...oh well! There's only one good thing about it being on the passenger side...I'll be able to talk to my dog while I'm filling up. But that's the only thing.

headpunter · 11-10-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

I would have loved it if was on top like the concept...oh well! There's only one good thing about it being on the passenger side...I'll be able to talk to my dog while I'm filling up. But that's the only thing.

+1 for people who take their dog with them in the car....

the other thing to consider (what they told us at indy) is that it was based off the g8/commodore platform were the gas door placement is correct since the car was designed for them. Now that statement doesnt mean that i dont think they could have swapped the door to the other side easily but....i think we can all find better things to complain about

Angrybird 12 · 11-10-2008, 08:51 AM

Actually it was mandated by the President's council on physical fitness, Americans don't get enough exercize so they had to put it on there for health benefits. All new cars will be designed with the gas cap on the passenger's side.

Seriously, It's not a big deal, the hardest part is when you have one car with it on the driver's side and one with it on the passengers side, Sometimes I have to look at the gas guage and see the little arrow to remember which side the gas cap is on...

HTWLSS · 11-10-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

are you serious?

Well, the car was designed in Australia...

USAFJeeper · 11-10-2008, 02:06 PM

My dog and his constantly shedding fur will NEVER see the inside of my Camaro! He has to stay in the Jeep!

Oh, and I don't know any gas stations even here in Middle Georgia that are one sided... It doesn't matter where the cap is!

NSCRFN3 · 11-10-2008, 02:30 PM

I may be a little late on this one but am I undersatnding that it will not even be an option to have the fille cap on top? And just for the record, I don't care what side it's on!

LS9CamaroSS · 11-10-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NSCRFN3

I may be a little late on this one but am I undersatnding that it will not even be an option to have the fille cap on top? And just for the record, I don't care what side it's on!

nope no option would cost too much to have 2 stampings for the quarter panels...

Chevyzone · 11-10-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NSCRFN3

And just for the record, I don't care what side it's on!

Amen!

lalometalik · 11-10-2008, 03:18 PM

it really isnt that big a deal. imo
easier to back it up

Chevyzone · 11-10-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SScattergunSS

There's only one good thing about it being on the passenger side...I'll be able to talk to my dog while I'm filling up. But that's the only thing.

And why wouldn't you be able to talk to your dog from the drivers side?

divvichild · 11-10-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

+1 for people who take their dog with them in the car....

I second that but i doubt that my dog will ever get to ride in my Camaro if I get what I am planning. Dogs + Leather = BAD THINGS.

SScattergunSS · 11-11-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyzone

And why wouldn't you be able to talk to your dog from the drivers side?

Because the dog stays on his seat, he doesn't get on mine. In both of my cars now, when I'm pumping the fuel we can't see each other. So if I did try talking to him without him being able to see me, not only will he get on my side, but there's a good chance he'll jump out the window thinking I want 'em to. And that wouldn't be a good thing!

Matrix · 11-11-2008, 05:42 AM

Any ideas why its not on the top? Why did they change it?

willisit · 11-11-2008, 05:54 AM

That question has been answered - due to the G8 (Zeta) platform and where it sits there. Also, on the top you can imagine a few people pouring fuel all over the place...

Fuel door location has nothing to do with where the steering wheel is - more to do with the exhaust location - although true-dual cars tend to be a bit different. There is an article somewhere explaining it all.

11-10-2008, 08:51 AM	#17
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11-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#20
NSCRFN3 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 36°13′12″N 82°20′17″W Posts: 492 View My Garage	I may be a little late on this one but am I undersatnding that it will not even be an option to have the fille cap on top? And just for the record, I don't care what side it's on! __________________

11-10-2008, 03:18 PM	#23
lalometalik killer bAnana Drives: 1985 z28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 694	it really isnt that big a deal. imo easier to back it up __________________ "Shut your noise tube, Taco Human!"

11-11-2008, 05:42 AM	#27
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Any ideas why its not on the top? Why did they change it? __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

11-11-2008, 05:54 AM	#28
willisit Drives: Vauxhall Monaro VXR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterlooville, UK Posts: 314	That question has been answered - due to the G8 (Zeta) platform and where it sits there. Also, on the top you can imagine a few people pouring fuel all over the place... Fuel door location has nothing to do with where the steering wheel is - more to do with the exhaust location - although true-dual cars tend to be a bit different. There is an article somewhere explaining it all. __________________ Dan 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Sport pac - Road Response Pac - Ripshifter 2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Sport (ug) 2001 Honda CBR 600 F

11-10-2008, 02:19 AM	#15
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I would have loved it if was on top like the concept...oh well! There's only one good thing about it being on the passenger side...I'll be able to talk to my dog while I'm filling up. But that's the only thing.

11-10-2008, 02:06 PM	#19
USAFJeeper Bringing mullets back Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 632 View My Garage	My dog and his constantly shedding fur will NEVER see the inside of my Camaro! He has to stay in the Jeep! Oh, and I don't know any gas stations even here in Middle Georgia that are one sided... It doesn't matter where the cap is!

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