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1FASTZ · 11-09-2008, 07:09 PM

All of the Camaro photos that I've seen so far have the gas filler on the passenger side. Is this where it's really going to be? Just seems odd. I was hoping that it would really be on the driver's side or in the rear like my '69. Does anyone know if it's officially going to be on the passenger side?

diddiyo · 11-09-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

Just seems odd or more European since they tend to drive on the other side of the road.

are you serious?

1FASTZ · 11-09-2008, 07:15 PM

Nope not at all...

*The_Blur* · 11-09-2008, 07:17 PM

A lot of cars have passenger fuel doors, including the one I drive right now. That is the final placement for the Camaro.

1FASTZ · 11-09-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

A lot of cars have passenger fuel doors, including the one I drive right now. That is the final placement for the Camaro.

Thanks, guess I never really noticed it on US cars. My boss' new Mercedes has it on the passenger side, but I thought it might be a European thing. Since, I've never owned a car with a passenger side filler, do you find it a pain at the pump?

diddiyo · 11-09-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

Nope not at all...

you might want to check out this picture...

red = right hand traffic
blue - left hand traffic

btw, even my old cavalier has it on the passenger side.

*The_Blur* · 11-09-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

you might want to check out this picture...

red = right hand traffic
blue - left hand traffic

btw, even my old cavalier has it on the passenger side.

That is a really great link. Everyone should check it out.

Inspector 17 · 11-09-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

Thanks, guess I never really noticed it on US cars. My boss' new Mercedes has it on the passenger side, but I thought it might be a European thing. Since, I've never owned a car with a passenger side filler, do you find it a pain at the pump?

Huge pain. You can only get gas at stations that either have pumps on the right or have really long hoses.

kashtrey · 11-09-2008, 07:31 PM

Is that for real? It's hard to believe that.

CWI · 11-09-2008, 07:34 PM

I've never had a right hand gas fill. I was actuall hoping it would be on top like the concept.

As for filling in the back, although it filled on the side, i'm thinking Pinto put an end to rearend gas tanks.

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-09-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

Huge pain. You can only get gas at stations that either have pumps on the right or have really long hoses.

why would it be a pain? most gas stations ive seen have pumps with hoses for both sides, you just have to pull in on the left of the pump instead of the right now...

tho if it were my choice....

1. on the top like the concept
2. on the drivers side
3. i guess on the pass side...

bob2the2nd · 11-09-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTZ

Thanks, guess I never really noticed it on US cars. My boss' new Mercedes has it on the passenger side, but I thought it might be a European thing. Since, I've never owned a car with a passenger side filler, do you find it a pain at the pump?

i find it much easier. as you pointed out most cars have the gas cap on the drivers side meaning most people have to pull up to that side. generally it seems as though its easier to find an open gas pump as most people have to go the other way

MB2010CC · 11-09-2008, 11:36 PM

My current car...yes the beretta in my sig...has the filler on the passenger side. It does not make a difference what side it is on just which way you pull in. I like it on the passenger side. This way you have less of a chance of hitting your door on one of those little poles at the pumps. Im happy cause i will be used to it when my Camaro gets here

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Jamestwilliams · 11-09-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kashtrey

Is that for real? It's hard to believe that.

Is that for real? The gas cap is on the passenger side and gas stations are not road ways park with the side of the car that the filler is on beside the pump. Please say this wasn't for real and you aren't all this stupid. It reminds me of an episode of married with children were Al cut and rewelded 7 shaped braces to make them L shaped.

11-09-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
1FASTZ Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	Filler Cap question All of the Camaro photos that I've seen so far have the gas filler on the passenger side. Is this where it's really going to be? Just seems odd. I was hoping that it would really be on the driver's side or in the rear like my '69. Does anyone know if it's officially going to be on the passenger side?

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The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	A lot of cars have passenger fuel doors, including the one I drive right now. That is the final placement for the Camaro. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	I've never had a right hand gas fill. I was actuall hoping it would be on top like the concept. As for filling in the back, although it filled on the side, i'm thinking Pinto put an end to rearend gas tanks. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

11-09-2008, 11:36 PM	#13
MB2010CC Back in Black Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 172	My current car...yes the beretta in my sig...has the filler on the passenger side. It does not make a difference what side it is on just which way you pull in. I like it on the passenger side. This way you have less of a chance of hitting your door on one of those little poles at the pumps. Im happy cause i will be used to it when my Camaro gets here. __________________ Currently Drives: Purple 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Nicknamed The Purple People Eater NOT ANYMORE!!!(Which is exactly why I am getting a 2010 Chevy Camaro )

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11-09-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
1FASTZ Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	Nope not at all...

11-09-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
kashtrey Drives: '02 Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 23	Is that for real? It's hard to believe that.