Why didn't they add a capless gas cap?

IDZRVIT · 11-25-2013, 03:56 PM

STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap

In other words, capless!

winnre · 11-25-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap

In other words, capless!

So it was cool in 2009 but today everyone hates it!

Dwight Frye · 11-25-2013, 05:21 PM

It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

winnre · 11-25-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

Well look at the bright side -- if you drop your car keys you can push your Z around until it beeps and finds them for you.

TerribleONE · 11-25-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

I have to disagree with this... I love not having to take my key out of my pocket.. and that you can start the car, lock it, and walk back in the house while its warming up..

IDZRVIT · 11-26-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

So it was cool in 2009 but today everyone hates it!

So who elected you to speak on behalf of "everyone"? Not me and I enjoy my capless gas cap. Now get over yourself.

4r3s · 11-26-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

Ever lock your keys in any of your previous cars? How many times have you locked your keys in your Z?

Haboob · 11-26-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd hear someone bitch about push button start.

Do you just hate science and technological advancement?

Do you hate cool?

Doesn't it also help prevent the ignition being punched and used with a screwdriver too?

MarkGideon · 11-26-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I have to disagree with this... I love not having to take my key out of my pocket.. and that you can start the car, lock it, and walk back in the house while its warming up..

While my Z lives in the garage, this is the reason I like have the same feature in my Altima, which lives outdoors. No need for an extra house key during cold weather. (Well, the couple weeks per year is is close to cold for SC.)

scottIN · 11-26-2013, 09:43 AM

Stant was one of my clients. They're pretty much moved their operations from the US so I don't do much with them anymore. But here's the embroidery we did for this product when it was first launched.

onzedge · 11-26-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Well look at the bright side -- if you drop your car keys you can push your Z around until it beeps and finds them for you.

winnre · 11-26-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

So who elected you to speak on behalf of "everyone"? Not me and I enjoy my capless gas cap. Now get over yourself.

Yay I have an ally!

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Ever lock your keys in any of your previous cars? How many times have you locked your keys in your Z?

Almost did it the other day. I typically do that with new cars. smh

Tazicon · 11-26-2013, 12:29 PM

I just bought a new Jeep and it still has a gas cap.........is that a fail? Not at all.

Red__Zed · 11-26-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

I just bought a new Jeep and it still has a gas cap.........is that a fail? Not at all.

Well if it's a real jeep it kind of needs a fuel cap, as there is no fuel door.

semtex · 11-26-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Blind Spot Indicator on side-mirror: for those stupid who forget/doesn't-check blind spot.

Auto-off turn signal: for those stupid who forget to turn off the signal after lane change.

Auto-park: for those stupid who doesn't have the skill to do a parallel-parking

Capless gas cap: for those stupid who always forget to put the gas-cap back in place and drive off when the hose was still attached.

You forgot one:

Synchro Rev Match: for those too stupid to blip the throttle on their own and don't know how to heel and toe.

11-25-2013, 03:56 PM	#46 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap In other words, capless! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

11-25-2013, 05:21 PM	#48 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	It's a solution to a non existent problem, just like the push button start. Things like this to awe the video game generation have unintended consequences. I am OK with the keyless entry but had Nissan stuck with a conventional arrangement to stick a key in an ignition switch we wouldn't have the stupid engineering of the steering lock that failed and wouldn't have a big wad of keys in our pockets or in the cup holder because they would be in the ignition where they worked pretty well for about the last 100 years.

11-26-2013, 09:43 AM	#55 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 54	Stant was one of my clients. They're pretty much moved their operations from the US so I don't do much with them anymore. But here's the embroidery we did for this product when it was first launched.

11-26-2013, 12:29 PM	#58 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	I just bought a new Jeep and it still has a gas cap.........is that a fail? Not at all.