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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: StavFC on June 02, 2009, 10:21:56 PM

Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: StavFC on June 02, 2009, 10:21:56 PM
As title!
 
The bit that, when you full the fuel filler handle, retracts, and lets the flap pop open!
 
Mine has been snapped off (along with the filler flap, which i now have replaced) flush with the body, so does bugger all, meaning the flap can flap about as and when it fancies.
 
I could add a bonnet pin style thing to replace it, but if I could replace it it would be better!
 
I would just glue a new bit on the end, but its flush with the rest, so would prob end up sticking itself to the car :Hammer
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: m1tch on June 02, 2009, 10:56:25 PM
My one of these things keeps getting stuck in, perhaps someone could think of a better fuel flap lug thingy to hold the flap closed lol
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: dthebuk on June 02, 2009, 11:13:21 PM
What about the switch for the lights when you open the door. My egi has two and only the driver side one operates the lights. It looks very similar to the one of the petrol cap (minus the rubber cover). Sorry its dark so i could only guess, seems similar enough though.
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: StavFC on June 02, 2009, 11:27:29 PM
I dont even know if mine has these? Hell, its not even got electric windows, never mind that kind of poshness, lol.
 
I think id be pretty lucky if its the same to be fair, especially however it mounts to the wire and pull handle.
 
Unfortunately this is something i cant fix with cable ties for once :3Confused
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: dthebuk on June 02, 2009, 11:30:47 PM
well its like the same size, moves in the same way, feels similar. Its worth taking the passenger one out and at least comparing it. Quite a chance it could be the same, mazda do design some weird things :P
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: L18M on June 02, 2009, 11:56:42 PM
Quote from: m1tch;612902My one of these things keeps getting stuck in, perhaps someone could think of a better fuel flap lug thingy to hold the flap closed lol

Quote from: StavFC;612911Unfortunately this is something i cant fix with cable ties for once :3Confused

the next best thing to cable ties...
















duck tape :p
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: StavFC on June 03, 2009, 09:37:16 PM
Came back tonight and my old man goes, literally, the first thing he said...
"I know how to hold your filler flap shut!"
I reckon he\'d been thinking about it all day, lol.
 
A small magnet! And it works too, perfectly, and there was loads lying round in drawers etc in the house so was no effort. Sticks to both surfaces, strong enough to hold it shut, weak enough to easily open by hand by pushing the other side, and didnt involve any cutting, drilling, glueing, cable ties, or money. Good times.
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on June 03, 2009, 09:41:48 PM
Nice one fella. Is your dad Grinder by any chance? (its the sort of solution he would come up with).
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: dthebuk on June 03, 2009, 10:23:49 PM
he asked if he could buy my car for HALF of the asking price, definitely trained by ginder!
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: m1tch on June 04, 2009, 08:04:01 AM
Liam, its not duck tape, its heavy duty speed enhancing light weight binding agent :D
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: FlikstRR on June 04, 2009, 02:32:38 PM
lolol wait wait wait...
your filler cap is held shut by a magnet??  best be a strong one..  a single scandi-flick when drifting or a tyre wall tap  and it wont be there  after you come back to pits lol.
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: flatout on June 04, 2009, 02:59:55 PM
going to see if i have one now, got boxes a fc stuff,
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: flatout on June 04, 2009, 05:22:49 PM
ya got one,text me your address and i will post it to ya first thing 2moro Stav, if ya still want one, or pm me on DW, same useser name as here,   00353879611008
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: StavFC on June 04, 2009, 08:06:07 PM
Quote from: FlikstRR;613343lolol wait wait wait...
your filler cap is held shut by a magnet?? best be a strong one.. a single scandi-flick when drifting or a tyre wall tap and it wont be there after you come back to pits lol.

Yes, its a strong one. Thanks for your expert opinion.
 
And the reason it had no flap in the first place is because of wall rubbing, thats not going to save you.
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: FlikstRR on June 04, 2009, 11:08:04 PM
lol chilllll stav...   put ure dummy back in.. made me chuckle is all.
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: flatout on June 05, 2009, 01:07:45 AM
sorry i even looked for it now, took me an hour:2Rolleyes     i offerd to send one to you, hope your magnet works out
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: StavFC on June 05, 2009, 10:14:28 AM
Quote from: flatout;613499sorry i even looked for it now, took me an hour:2Rolleyes i offerd to send one to you, hope your magnet works out

I had already done it by time you said you had one, and didnt notice your post as was in a hurry, no need for the rolleyes! Id love it if you had it, certainly better than the magnet!
 
Quote from: FlikstRR;613490lol chilllll stav... put ure dummy back in.. made me chuckle is all.

Seems like every post on here and DW where you mention my car you try to have a little dig, like you feel threatened or something, as you so keen to promote your car you think mine is stealing your thunder or something like that... Dunno, but the gay little digs are plentiful...
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: grinder on June 05, 2009, 11:56:23 AM
careful chaps - dont want this thread turning into a slanging match of any shape , form or fashion ;)
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: FlikstRR on June 05, 2009, 12:48:00 PM
Quote from: StavFC;613527Seems like every post on here and DW where you mention my car you try to have a little dig, like you feel threatened or something, as you so keen to promote your car you think mine is stealing your thunder or something like that... Dunno, but the gay little digs are plentiful...

eh?? not my intension at all dude. i joke about alot.. but hardly threatened by yet another FC??? I didnt realise it was a competition. Besides:
-Beezys is epic...
-Niel has a SAVAGE BN kitted car that blows my cars look out the water.
-retroboy g has the smoothest fc ever
-you own the lairiest...

- i own mine.

lol. i cant WAIT to see that car skidding and i look forward to some twinnage at pod or something.. photos would be epic..thats why i asked if you were skidding it or just showing it (probably something you thought was a dig :rolleyes: ).

I just didnt think a magnet would work. the concept made me laugh. dont take everything so personally.

phil


ps. grinder dont worry. thats my last comment on stavs car. dont want it taken wrong way... :3Confused
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: flatout on June 05, 2009, 12:51:23 PM
text me your add if ya want the part, i am happy to pop it in the post for ya its in perfect condition,    the :2Rolleyes were because it took me a hour to find a part in my garage, (such a miss)  :)
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: StavFC on June 11, 2009, 08:38:51 PM
FLATOUT = LEGEND
:god:god:god:god:god:god
 
The part I needed arrived in the post this morning :D
 
Thanks so much man, REALLY helpful :godOwe you one
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: grinder on June 11, 2009, 11:08:31 PM
we are such an accomodating club .. maybe you should sign up to be a full member ;)

wooohooo and that was my 9000\'th post :D :D :D
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on June 11, 2009, 11:12:36 PM
I didn\'t get an invite to the party Stu :(
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: L18M on June 12, 2009, 12:12:10 AM
it wont be much of a party for a budget of £49.99 :p
Title: REALLY obscure FC part needed! Fuel flap opening plastic nipple thingy!
Post by: flatout on June 13, 2009, 11:22:13 AM
Quote from: StavFC;615451FLATOUT = LEGEND
:god:god:god:god:god:god
 
The part I needed arrived in the post this morning :D
 
Thanks so much man, REALLY helpful :godOwe you one
ha ha , thanx man,     your more than welcome