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Old 01-13-2006, 11:25 AM
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The fuel inlet location??

Is the fuel inlet & cap location a Fed. regulated location, or is it possible to get it OFF the fender and to the center of the rear facia, maybe?
For a cleaner, more symetrical look..
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Old 01-13-2006, 11:42 AM
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

Won't be there. At least I do'nt want it there. Too much of a possibility to drop gas on the paint, and we all know gas and paint doesn't mix!!!

I'd like to see it go somewhere behind the license plate, but I don't remember if that is regulation or not...
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Old 01-13-2006, 02:49 PM
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Doubt that would make production. I think they might have learned from the C4 filler location.
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Old 01-13-2006, 02:51 PM
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

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Doubt that would make production. I think they might have learned from the C4 filler location.
I had completely forgot about that work of art
Thanks for reminding me.
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Old 01-13-2006, 06:16 PM
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

the GM B-bodies had the filler behind the license plate. I really like it. You can pull up to pumps on either side, there is no filler door/cap to break up the lines, and the filler neck doesn't snake all through the bodywork so much.
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Old 01-13-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

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the GM B-bodies had the filler behind the license plate.
Yeah, but that was a big car with plenty of space for the tank and trunk. I don't know if it will be possible with this type of design.
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Old 01-13-2006, 07:47 PM
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

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Yeah, but that was a big car with plenty of space for the tank and trunk. I don't know if it will be possible with this type of design.

also have to take into account the new gas tank location for rear impact safety standards. the filler neck will have to go from behind the plate, over the rear axle, and past the exhaust to get to the tank.
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Old 01-13-2006, 08:39 PM
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

Originally Posted by AdioSS
the GM B-bodies had the filler behind the license plate. I really like it. You can pull up to pumps on either side, there is no filler door/cap to break up the lines, and the filler neck doesn't snake all through the bodywork so much.
The Zetas (like the Sigmas) have their fuel tank under the rear seat. B-bodies had it hanging out back behind the rear axle.

Plus you have rear crash standards up at 50 mph without any fuel leakage or rupture.

You AREN'T going to see any type of fuel filler out back, let alone behind any lisense plate.
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Old 01-14-2006, 08:33 AM
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Might stay where it is...
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Old 01-14-2006, 10:58 AM
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I like it where it is perfect for the car to be put into forms of racing makes it very fast to gas up on a pit stop with fuel cans
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How about inside the car?
In the center console..........
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Re: The fuel inlet location??

I like the way it looks where it is, but as mentioned above I don't want to have to wipe drips off all the time...but then again, maybe since you're pulling more vertically, there will be less to drip - I see myself throwing a hand under the nozzle every time I remove it, and in return, receiving awkward stares.
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