Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6?
09-03-2003, 01:21 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (2 Ag R8Cs)
I always thought that the gas cap location on the C3/C4s added some character to the car. Much like the C4 clam shell hood and the wiping pattern of the windshield wipers. Also, I miss that vacuum operated windshield wiper door ( that never properly worked ) on the C3s. :crazy:
09-04-2003, 11:36 AM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (vettemaan)
BEHIND THE LICENSE PLATE
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09-04-2003, 06:41 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (2 Ag R8Cs)
Looking cool isn’t a good reason.
I think the middle rear says Corvette. I've never liked the side door on the C5. Too much Chevy and not enough Vette.
But GM being GM, it'll go where the XLR has it just so they can use the same parts. The door might be a different shape for the Vette but it'll be in the same spot. The General is only building 6,000 XLRs so whatever they can scavage from Vette production they will. Its the difference between buying 39,000 assemblies and 33,000.
09-05-2003, 08:14 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (BuckyThreadkiller)
Looking cool isn’t a good reason.
Sure it is. All things being equal - put it where it looks best or harkens back to traditional Corvette styling.
I think the middle rear says Corvette. I've never liked the side door on the C5. Too much Chevy and not enough Vette.
But GM being GM, it'll go where the XLR has it just so they can use the same parts. The door might be a different shape for the Vette but it'll be in the same spot. The General is only building 6,000 XLRs so whatever they can scavage from Vette production they will. Its the difference between buying 39,000 assemblies and 33,000.
Sure it is. All things being equal - put it where it looks best or harkens back to traditional Corvette styling.
I think the middle rear says Corvette. I've never liked the side door on the C5. Too much Chevy and not enough Vette.
But GM being GM, it'll go where the XLR has it just so they can use the same parts. The door might be a different shape for the Vette but it'll be in the same spot. The General is only building 6,000 XLRs so whatever they can scavage from Vette production they will. Its the difference between buying 39,000 assemblies and 33,000.
09-06-2003, 10:57 AM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (2 Ag R8Cs)
With the gas tank located where it is (behind the seats) I don't see how they could possibly put the fuel door back in the center, not matter how much I'd enjoy seeing it there. They'd have to run a filler tube from the back center (it'd have to be aft of that long rear window) all the way up and around the trunk and transmission, into the fuel tank. No way would that work. The path would be too convoluted. I do like the central location on my C3, but I don't expect to see it return any time soon.
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09-06-2003, 06:11 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (LymanSS)
With the gas tank located where it is (behind the seats) I don't see how they could possibly put the fuel door back in the center, not matter how much I'd enjoy seeing it there. They'd have to run a filler tube from the back center (it'd have to be aft of that long rear window) all the way up and around the trunk and transmission, into the fuel tank. No way would that work. The path would be too convoluted. I do like the central location on my C3, but I don't expect to see it return any time soon.
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09-06-2003, 08:15 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (2 Ag R8Cs)
Behind the rear, outer tail lamp is good because it gives the car a smooth look. Extreme custom cars do this alot of the time. The tail lamp swings out on a hinge. :cool:
09-09-2003, 12:31 AM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (GDP)
Behind the rear, outer tail lamp is good because it gives the car a smooth look. Extreme custom cars do this alot of the time. The tail lamp swings out on a hinge. :cool:
09-09-2003, 08:54 AM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (Wilson6t7)
Behind the hatch/trunk. (ala C4)
09-09-2003, 05:17 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (2 Ag R8Cs)
Form follows function. Though the filler door is and will be in an unattractive location (same as the C5 & XLR), the tank design / location is excellent and any attempt to relocate the filler would be an inefficient use of space and weight. If Caddy could have moved it for the XLR, I'm sure they would have.
09-09-2003, 05:54 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (LongTimer)
Form follows function. Though the filler door is and will be in an unattractive location (same as the C5 & XLR), the tank design / location is excellent and any attempt to relocate the filler would be an inefficient use of space and weight. If Caddy could have moved it for the XLR, I'm sure they would have.
09-10-2003, 01:42 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (LongTimer)
Form follows function. Though the filler door is and will be in an unattractive location (same as the C5 & XLR), the tank design / location is excellent and any attempt to relocate the filler would be an inefficient use of space and weight. If Caddy could have moved it for the XLR, I'm sure they would have.
09-10-2003, 07:02 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (2 Ag R8Cs)
Form follows function. Though the filler door is and will be in an unattractive location (same as the C5 & XLR), the tank design / location is excellent and any attempt to relocate the filler would be an inefficient use of space and weight. If Caddy could have moved it for the XLR, I'm sure they would have.
I have been trying to explain that for the past few pages :banghead: somehow people can't seem to get it through their heads the the filler location is there for a reason.
[Modified by LongTimer, 12:03 AM 9/11/2003]
09-10-2003, 07:50 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (LongTimer)
Form follows function. Though the filler door is and will be in an unattractive location (same as the C5 & XLR), the tank design / location is excellent and any attempt to relocate the filler would be an inefficient use of space and weight. If Caddy could have moved it for the XLR, I'm sure they would have.I have been trying to explain that for the past few pages :banghead: somehow people can't seem to get it through their heads the the filler location is there for a reason.
I'm confused. Why are you quoting me, I agree with you.
[Modified by LongTimer, 12:03 AM 9/11/2003]
I'm confused. Why are you quoting me, I agree with you.
[Modified by LongTimer, 12:03 AM 9/11/2003]
12-19-2003, 05:42 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (vettemaan)
I really like my C4's location on the deck lid. By being different, it makes the car feel special.
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12-19-2003, 11:52 PM
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Re: Where whould you like to see the gas cap on the C6? (LongTimer)
Though the filler door is and will be in an unattractive location (same as the C5 & XLR)
