Gas Cap Placement - Camaro Forum - 2011 Camaro 2010 Camaro / Camaro Z28 SS Forums

kamisxy · 07-25-2008, 12:30 AM

Man I wish they would have left the gas cap on top....that would have been so sweet.....it was something that was not only eye-catching... but unique....what do you guys think? I wonder why they didnt leave it there? Does anyone know?

NOODLESgoneWILD · 07-25-2008, 12:33 AM

Nope...gone...ont the back left quarter panel, like every other GM product.

Crash safty issues...but it was noce to dream about!

Nickdago · 07-25-2008, 12:37 AM

It would have been sweet just like them leaving the mid section of the car alone instead of making wider and loosing that coke bottle look. Ugh they ruined my car!

pinkcamaro10 · 07-25-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickdago

It would have been sweet just like them leaving the mid section of the car alone instead of making wider and loosing that coke bottle look. Ugh they ruined my car!

Seriously!!!! it seems like every post you make says the same exact thing... we heard you. We know you dont like it, dont buy the car then.

MAC · 07-25-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkcamaro10

Seriously!!!! it seems like every post you make says the same exact thing... we heard you. We know you dont like it, dont buy the car then.

But maybe they'll bend over backwards and make a special one just for someone, if one complains enough...

stovt001 · 07-25-2008, 01:05 AM

Wait they changed the midsection of the car? I never noticed...

Anyway, yes, the Camaro's platform (modified Zeta) won't allow for the a top-of-the-fender gas cap placement and have it meet safety requirements. It did look great, but it just couldn't be done.

Skyman 08 · 07-25-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NOODLESgoneWILD

Nope...gone...ont the back left quarter panel, like every other GM product.

Crash safty issues...but it was noce to dream about!

it's not on the left it's on the right.
probably also a cost cutting measure, those fancy chrome gas caps would be expensive to produce compared to the little plastic door...

*radz28* · 07-25-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

it's not on the left it's on the right.
probably also a cost cutting measure, those fancy chrome gas caps would be expensive to produce compared to the little plastic door...

Sheesh; do you have anything positive to say about this car? IMHO, the posts I've read lately are mostly dark on the car. If you don't like it so much, perhaps there is and older model you should consider.

Just my .02.

Txturbo · 07-25-2008, 11:02 AM

I think it said the chrome gas cap thingy would be available as an accessory through GMPP.

RB43TD · 07-25-2008, 11:47 AM

I love the chrome gas cap and hope to get the accessory. I would have loved the cap being on top, but I certainly understand why it was moved.

chevyXstacy · 08-01-2008, 05:57 PM

I just hope that is wont be placed on the right side of the car that is annoying when tryin to pull into a gas station when my other cars have the cap located on the left side

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-01-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

it's not on the left it's on the right.
probably also a cost cutting measure, those fancy chrome gas caps would be expensive to produce compared to the little plastic door...

that and its a safety hazard as this will be a widely sold car (and there will be morons who buy this car) having it on the top like that could lead to gas pooling on the back of the car instead of draining down. then while you pull out of the gas station, you light a smoke... flick the ash.. and boom. lol

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Originally Posted by radz282003

Sheesh; do you have anything positive to say about this car? IMHO, the posts I've read lately are mostly dark on the car. If you don't like it so much, perhaps there is and older model you should consider.

Just my .02.

maybe he's just pointing out things that stick out to him. there are plenty of things i dont like about the car (like the lack of a Z28 at this time...lol), and ive expressed my opinions about them. nobody said a word to me.... then again, i expressed my opinions mostly before the official specs were released, and before we got this massive flood of 15 post counters.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-01-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyXstacy

I just hope that is wont be placed on the right side of the car that is annoying when tryin to pull into a gas station when my other cars have the cap located on the left side

dont most gas stations have a hose on either side of the pump?

Black5thgen · 08-08-2008, 11:25 AM

I love how people think things like the gas cap are going to change at this point.

shank0668 · 08-08-2008, 11:29 AM

gas cap in our vettes in da middle

pinkcamaro10 · 08-08-2008, 12:48 PM

and what does that have to do with anything?

*TAG UR IT* · 08-08-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

I love how people think things like the gas cap are going to change at this point.

They are going to change gas cap location?!?!?!

<-- A joke.

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Originally Posted by pinkcamaro10

and what does that have to do with anything?

If they can't put the actual gas cap location on the back, top drivers side, they could at least put the cap there and put the gas intake behind the rear plate like the vette. It's actually been talked about quite a bit.

pinkcamaro10 · 08-08-2008, 01:45 PM

yes, but i dont think it's gonna chane now....

RB43TD · 08-08-2008, 02:26 PM

Don't throw anything at me, but why exactly is it a safety concern? What makes the side safer than the top?

tsg1391 · 08-08-2008, 03:32 PM

i love the gas cap being in the back, reminds me of all the older muscle/pony cars

Silverghost · 08-08-2008, 07:08 PM

another reason for not having it on top of the fender is The imbeciles that will purchase the car and will dribble gas on the fender, then do a warranty claim when their paint gets eaten up. Or the ones who will leave a little gas sitting next to the fill point, get in the car and light the cigarette, then flick it out the window down the road only to go BOOM when it lands on the fender lit.

EllwynX · 08-08-2008, 08:47 PM

It looked nice on top like the concept, but to be honest I think I prefer it on the passenger side (though I'd rather it was the drivers side) than on top. Mainly so the worry of gas getting on the car is gone.

Had it stayed on the top of the fender I would have opted for the chrome gas cap, but when on the side of the car I think the chrome just breaks up the smooth lines of a car and sticks out like a sore thumb.

*The_Blur* · 08-09-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EllwynX

It looked nice on top like the concept, but to be honest I think I prefer it on the passenger side (though I'd rather it was the drivers side) than on top. Mainly so the worry of gas getting on the car is gone.

Had it stayed on the top of the fender I would have opted for the chrome gas cap, but when on the side of the car I think the chrome just breaks up the smooth lines of a car and sticks out like a sore thumb.

I think the chrome would look nice on top, as well. I'm concerned that it will look like a riced out Eclipse or something with the chrome on the side. I don't think that's an option GMPP should pursue.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-09-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RB43TD

Don't throw anything at me, but why exactly is it a safety concern? What makes the side safer than the top?

x 80 gabillion zillion.

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Originally Posted by Silverghost

another reason for not having it on top of the fender is The imbeciles that will purchase the car and will dribble gas on the fender, then do a warranty claim when their paint gets eaten up. Or the ones who will leave a little gas sitting next to the fill point, get in the car and light the cigarette, then flick it out the window down the road only to go BOOM when it lands on the fender lit.

It that person can't figure how to put a gas cap back on, AND smokes in his/her Camaro.....maybe BOOM is a .....wait....I wouldn't want that for the car....

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I think the chrome would look nice on top, as well. I'm concerned that it will look like a riced out Eclipse or something with the chrome on the side. I don't think that's an option GMPP should pursue.

It does look a little weird.

Nexus6 · 08-09-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverghost

another reason for not having it on top of the fender is The imbeciles that will purchase the car and will dribble gas on the fender, then do a warranty claim when their paint gets eaten up. Or the ones who will leave a little gas sitting next to the fill point, get in the car and light the cigarette, then flick it out the window down the road only to go BOOM when it lands on the fender lit.

man if i spilled gas on it i would be freakin out."sorry , i cant go to the club, i have to go home and wash my car ,there is a spot of gas on it"

07-25-2008, 12:30 AM	#1
kamisxy Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Gas Cap Placement Man I wish they would have left the gas cap on top....that would have been so sweet.....it was something that was not only eye-catching... but unique....what do you guys think? I wonder why they didnt leave it there? Does anyone know?

07-25-2008, 12:33 AM	#2
NOODLESgoneWILD IS IT 2009 YET??? Drives: '05 Z51 Black Vette & '06 H2 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 412	Nope...gone...ont the back left quarter panel, like every other GM product. Crash safty issues...but it was noce to dream about! __________________ *Don't love me just for my FBod*

07-25-2008, 01:05 AM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,838	Wait they changed the midsection of the car? I never noticed... Anyway, yes, the Camaro's platform (modified Zeta) won't allow for the a top-of-the-fender gas cap placement and have it meet safety requirements. It did look great, but it just couldn't be done. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

07-25-2008, 11:02 AM	#9
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,382 View My Garage	I think it said the chrome gas cap thingy would be available as an accessory through GMPP. __________________ ClassicChevy Order #10-2010 Camaro SS/RS....coming soon to a stop light near you! 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

07-25-2008, 11:47 AM	#10
RB43TD Me Likey My Camaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 360 View My Garage	I love the chrome gas cap and hope to get the accessory. I would have loved the cap being on top, but I certainly understand why it was moved. __________________ People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally retarded.

07-25-2008, 12:37 AM	#3
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 408	It would have been sweet just like them leaving the mid section of the car alone instead of making wider and loosing that coke bottle look. Ugh they ruined my car!

08-01-2008, 05:57 PM	#11
chevyXstacy Drives: Chevy Malibu Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atl, Ga Posts: 15	I just hope that is wont be placed on the right side of the car that is annoying when tryin to pull into a gas station when my other cars have the cap located on the left side

08-08-2008, 11:25 AM	#14
Black5thgen Darkness is spreading Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 1,332 View My Garage	I love how people think things like the gas cap are going to change at this point. __________________ BACK IN BLACK Ordered 10-25-08 Built 4-17-09 Delivered 4-30-09

08-08-2008, 12:48 PM	#16
pinkcamaro10 Belle Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,651 View My Garage	and what does that have to do with anything? __________________ 3000 3/26 3300:4/30 3400:5/7 3800:5/14 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 4104:5/20 4200:5/30 "Patiently" waiting thanks to all the pink milk people!

08-08-2008, 01:45 PM	#18
pinkcamaro10 Belle Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,651 View My Garage	yes, but i dont think it's gonna chane now.... __________________ 3000 3/26 3300:4/30 3400:5/7 3800:5/14 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 4104:5/20 4200:5/30 "Patiently" waiting thanks to all the pink milk people!

08-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#19
RB43TD Me Likey My Camaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 360 View My Garage	Don't throw anything at me, but why exactly is it a safety concern? What makes the side safer than the top? __________________ People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally retarded.

08-08-2008, 03:32 PM	#20
tsg1391 Drives: 79 formula 'bird, 5th gen soon Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 252	i love the gas cap being in the back, reminds me of all the older muscle/pony cars

08-08-2008, 07:08 PM	#21
Silverghost Drives: Z28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 503	another reason for not having it on top of the fender is The imbeciles that will purchase the car and will dribble gas on the fender, then do a warranty claim when their paint gets eaten up. Or the ones who will leave a little gas sitting next to the fill point, get in the car and light the cigarette, then flick it out the window down the road only to go BOOM when it lands on the fender lit. __________________ Speed Kills - Drive a Ford and live forever! www.rivercityperformance.com

08-08-2008, 08:47 PM	#22
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,271	It looked nice on top like the concept, but to be honest I think I prefer it on the passenger side (though I'd rather it was the drivers side) than on top. Mainly so the worry of gas getting on the car is gone. Had it stayed on the top of the fender I would have opted for the chrome gas cap, but when on the side of the car I think the chrome just breaks up the smooth lines of a car and sticks out like a sore thumb.

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