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canzoomer 11-01-2003 01:13 AM

Brushed finish gas cap
 
Just got in a few sets of the brushed aluminum finish gas cap replacements.

canzoomer 11-01-2003 01:14 AM

Another pic

canzoomer 11-01-2003 01:14 AM

3rd pic

Kev 11-01-2003 01:17 AM

Hard to tell from those pics if the allen screws (real?) are a different colour.

Can we see it on the car? More importantly, can we see it on a red one? :D

Generally, is it more solid than the standard filler cap cover?

canzoomer 11-01-2003 09:05 AM

Screws are in bright finish.

I will try an post a couple of pics soon.
-16C outside right now, so mechanicing in the driveway is out today.

The replacement caps are definitely stiffer than the stock painted one.
But then i never noticed that to be any kind of an issue?

I mainly posted this as there are two versions of this part, one in bright finish and one in dull, brushed aluminum finish.

Both versions of pics are posted here on this thread for comparison.

Several people had asked me about the difference between them.

Personally I like the brushed finish as the tone is a better match to the stock wheels.

Irish_in_a_RX8 11-01-2003 07:30 PM

I have a few pics of the fuel lid on my RX8, just check out the link below, and view additions.

The Red One 11-01-2003 08:06 PM

Looks very nice. I'd like to see how it looks installed on an RX-8.

klegg 11-06-2003 10:31 AM

Are these from mazda?

mikeb 11-06-2003 05:24 PM

yes, its mazda equipment

my10ae 11-06-2003 05:29 PM

Price?

Irish_in_a_RX8 11-06-2003 10:32 PM

$200 and up right now. Installation is easy, just two bolts...took me 5 mins.

Zonker04 11-10-2003 06:36 PM

Sweet! I think AMP Research (of full-suspension mountain bike and bed Xtender fame) makes those lids under contract with Mazda. AMP has the patent on the design and makes them for Mitsubishi, too, IIRC.

oosik 11-11-2003 07:18 PM

Have any in Polished???? I definitely want!

mikeb 11-11-2003 07:50 PM

I order polished from canzoomer last week

huhsler 11-12-2003 08:25 AM

I just ordered some from Canzoomer. He gets back to me on my stupid questions really quickly.

For all, will a door where just the center opens be coming soon? Just like to know. Thanks.

ELX13 11-13-2003 04:10 PM

canzoomer -
could u post a pic of the back of the lid please?
i'll probably be grabbing one from u in a little while...this is just a curiosity request.

thnx!

canzoomer 11-14-2003 03:27 AM

Here is the back of the gas cap units:

canzoomer 11-14-2003 03:28 AM

Here is one completely disassembled into the components:

canzoomer 11-14-2003 03:29 AM

Here is one installed, and swung open:

Lock & Load 11-24-2003 10:52 AM

Canzoomer

Could be interested in the fuel caps ,however as my rx8 is yellow i was wondering if the caps could be coated to black , brushed or polished siver would do very little on a yellow car IMO.

Can the caps be powder coated to black???

costs ???
Michael

mikeb 11-24-2003 02:30 PM

If you have a speciality shop in your area that does powdercoating I'm sure it can be done

canzoomer 11-25-2003 02:23 AM


Originally posted by Lock & Load
Canzoomer

Could be interested in the fuel caps ,however as my rx8 is yellow i was wondering if the caps could be coated to black , brushed or polished siver would do very little on a yellow car IMO.

Can the caps be powder coated to black???

costs ???
Michael

Certainly. Gloss, semi, flat, Sandtex ( sandy tecture finish in sem black) ??

Cost around $30 max. Maybe less..

superl0co 12-03-2003 03:58 PM

I would like to buy one of your "polished gas cap covers. How can I get in touch with you to do so???

RX-8 friend 12-04-2003 10:58 AM

Send an e-mail to "maurice@harddata.com".

my10ae 01-09-2004 10:00 PM

Any price drops in the lid yet? :)


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