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The Jerk · 05-18-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HIGHOCTANE

All you have to do is put a bend in the lanyard..it is stiff and that is what causes the problem. If you put a bend in it so it lays inside the hinge/door and follows the contour it stays perfectly on the hook. Takes about 5 seconds,just fold the laynard where you want the bend(see pic)....no more issues..

Agreed..Im not sure why people are still complaining about this issue when I also have been using the little hook for the gas cap and it never hits the paint of the car..

Berean · 05-18-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Myles

I've only had my car since 4-27-2010, however, I have NEVER had a problem with this. Mine looks just like the photo above when filling up..

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Thrillz · 05-18-2010, 04:33 PM

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This is the best solution imo. Once its bent the issue goes away.

zero · 05-18-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Just cut it off and hold it.

yeah thats what I done last few new cars..because the wife doesn`t go to self serve and I was paranoid of someone just letting it hang against the paint...cut it off problem solved

rcracer78 · 05-18-2010, 05:14 PM

Gas Cap Caddy sucks!! The adhesive weakens after a month and just falls off, especially in warm conditions. The cap doesn't even fit that snug anyway. I need to figure something else out cuz I'm tired of my cap falling off that flimsy hook and hitting my finish all the time.

I hope they broomed the engineer who came up with that idea!

marcao · 05-19-2010, 01:35 AM

Did they change the design of the hook on recently built cars? Mine was built in March, and I can tell you the gas cap holds perfectly on the hook. I had to fill her up today, and couldn't help but think of this thread while putting the cap on the hook. I tried to figure out what was the problem people were talking about...

Chad's ZL1 · 05-19-2010, 01:43 AM

That's why you should just get this.
Stant 11504 Locking Fuel Cap. You don't only get more security, but you can just take it off and lay it up on the pump until your done pumping and then put it back on. It only costs $15 on Amazon. I have the 2ss and it fits great.

gelboy1015 · 05-19-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad's 2ss

That's why you should just get this.
Stant 11504 Locking Fuel Cap. You don't only get more security, but you can just take it off and lay it up on the pump until your done pumping and then put it back on. It only costs $15 on Amazon. I have the 2ss and it fits great.

+1. After discovering that you could open the gas door when its parked, I went and took off the stock gas cap and replaced it with a locking cap. Doesnt throw any codes and helps to protect your tank from mischievious people.

*mlee* · 05-19-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by marcao

Did they change the design of the hook on recently built cars? Mine was built in March, and I can tell you the gas cap holds perfectly on the hook. I had to fill her up today, and couldn't help but think of this thread while putting the cap on the hook. I tried to figure out what was the problem people were talking about...

The answer is YES!!! and it works great now.

IT'S TOTALLY FIXED on the new cars!!!

GM listened to us.

youngoliver · 05-19-2010, 02:47 AM

I filled up for the first time other day as well and was thinking what the heck are people complaining about this works fine haha.. but i see that they changes the hooks now lol

*mlee* · 05-19-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by youngoliver

I filled up for the first time other day as well and was thinking what the heck are people complaining about this works fine haha.. but i see that they changes the hooks now lol

The old ones had a stiff cable that didn't flex enough to really "hang" on a hook. The hook is now a bit bigger too and there is absolutely no problem hanging the gas cap there now.

I traded in my old car with a gas cap caddy from Number 9 still on it... glad I didn't need it anymore...

topgun1 · 05-19-2010, 03:19 PM

i have the same issue, especially when it's cold. the cable is too stiff and never stays on the little hook. I actually drape it over the top of the fuel door and it doesn't hit the paint.

grocerygetter · 05-19-2010, 04:16 PM

oh c'mon...really...there's a thread about this? LOL...it feels like a Corvette forum here. LOL.
I hang mine over the pump handle...problem solved.

jshaf · 05-19-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

Just hang it over the door instead of on the mini hook.....problem solved.

yep thats what I do, gentely lay it over the door, no problem really

05-18-2010, 04:33 PM	#73
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	This is the best solution imo. Once its bent the issue goes away. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

05-19-2010, 01:35 AM	#76
marcao Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alma, QC, Canada Posts: 150	Did they change the design of the hook on recently built cars? Mine was built in March, and I can tell you the gas cap holds perfectly on the hook. I had to fill her up today, and couldn't help but think of this thread while putting the cap on the hook. I tried to figure out what was the problem people were talking about... __________________ IOM Camaro 2SS/RS Manual * Orange Interior & Engine Cover Built 03/18/2010 * Delivered 04/14/2010 1st mods: WIndow Tint * Heritage Grille

05-19-2010, 03:19 PM	#82
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	i have the same issue, especially when it's cold. the cable is too stiff and never stays on the little hook. I actually drape it over the top of the fuel door and it doesn't hit the paint. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

05-19-2010, 04:16 PM	#83
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	oh c'mon...really...there's a thread about this? LOL...it feels like a Corvette forum here. LOL. I hang mine over the pump handle...problem solved. __________________ -John S.

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05-18-2010, 05:14 PM	#75
rcracer78 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 211	Gas Cap Caddy sucks!! The adhesive weakens after a month and just falls off, especially in warm conditions. The cap doesn't even fit that snug anyway. I need to figure something else out cuz I'm tired of my cap falling off that flimsy hook and hitting my finish all the time. I hope they broomed the engineer who came up with that idea!

05-19-2010, 01:43 AM	#77
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	That's why you should just get this. Stant 11504 Locking Fuel Cap. You don't only get more security, but you can just take it off and lay it up on the pump until your done pumping and then put it back on. It only costs $15 on Amazon. I have the 2ss and it fits great.

05-19-2010, 02:47 AM	#80
youngoliver Drives: 2SS/RS SIM -- Lifted 99' GMC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 558	I filled up for the first time other day as well and was thinking what the heck are people complaining about this works fine haha.. but i see that they changes the hooks now lol