Flush Fuel Filler Caps

[axisofunity]

Looks like the work has been carried out nicely.

Personally I wouldn't have one on my MR2, as it'd be just about the bigest waste of money I could imagine, but I suppose it's all about being different.

I have got one on my track car, but that's because the filler point is where there was no hole for one, so it was the only option.

I just detest using something that has function in its normal environment on a car that doesn't require it - seems a little like unnecessary posturing........ but I suppose that's the point!

I have to agree on this, it seems the biggest waste of money for a mod that's very small visually that doesn't change the performance of the car at all.

No matter how much work has gone to making it look good, the average person can't tell and it does seem 'corsa / saxo' like. You spent how much on it? If it was over £300 you could've had a lovely carbon fibre Engine Cowling... like mine Does three things; 1) More cooling, 2) Less weight, 3) More stylish! Yours does one thing! 1) More stylish...

Not value for money!

[lower]

No matter how much work has gone to making it look good, the average person can't tell and it does seem 'corsa / saxo' like. You spent how much on it? If it was over £300 you could've had a lovely carbon fibre Engine Cowling... like mine Does three things; 1) More cooling, 2) Less weight, 3) More stylish! Yours does one thing! 1) More stylish...

Not value for money!

and i would argue not even stylish. you may as well have gone for a stick on one. at least you could then remove it easily when the latest chav fashion changes.

[JohnnyC]

Yes, the one you've butchered onto the car not only sticks out further than the completely flush flap but it also stands out more visually (in a bad way) and looks like 50% of every other chaved up crapper out there.

Blimey Mr C, don't sit on the fence

Actually I agree too, but I don't think I'd be so blunt . But I can appreciate the huge amount of work/skill that has gone into that single mod alone - I don't think it can really be justified by the cost/time/effort/work involved for what it's actually achieved - which at the end of the day something you'd expect to find on a "Barry'd" Corsa or Saxo.

[PaddyG]

I'm with Michael on this one, there are some nice mods available, but this really is just following current "modifying" fashion with no discernable benefit, and with a negative visual impact.

Just doesn't do it for me at all.

Not necessarily related to this car, but it makes me laugh when the tagline of so many modders is always "I want my car to be different and original" but 99% of what is done has been done to every other ride out there, this particular mod being one very good example of that.

[philster_d]

hehe is that woman about to put a wreath on it.

Cinders hi. Mind if I ask how much was the paint job ?

very rich looking.
philster_d

[Joey]

While i appreciate the work that went into fitted it, it should be on a chaved up Nova not a MR2 IMO

[Dale_V]

a bit harsh, some of ya

[michael]

a bit harsh, some of ya

It's called honesty

[steve b]

On this picture you can clearly see it sticking out not being flush at all.... its different to stock, but in no way nore "flush" than the stock flap.

[lower]

a bit harsh, some of ya

i don't think it is. i think its a backlash against the fact that a lot of mr2's are getting chaved. modify by all means, but do it in an original way.

what is the point of the shopping list of manufacturers on the side of the car for example? loads of people have them, and it looks like the stickers come on a roll.

[WinFreak]

a bit harsh, some of ya

It's called honesty

It would be honest if the topicstarter asked for your opinions about them filler caps... but he didnt...




I don't like them either, but u dont see me flaming people for wanting to have one... it's their own choice now aint it...

I've seen worse mod's come by here where nobody says a thing...

[Dale_V]

a bit harsh, some of ya

i don't think it is. i think its a backlash against the fact that a lot of mr2's are getting chaved. modify by all means, but do it in an original way.

Care to explain the original way? If you look at her garage profile she has done everything properly, big brakes, a full stripped paint job (look at the engine bay ), coilovers, a quality leather re-trim. And she's also putting a tubby engine in. IMO chavved is when someone takes shortcuts to get the effect, and I can't see any shortcuts here!

I also agree with winfreak that theres been alot worse looking modifications that haven't been picked upon, But along comes a fuel cap thats had extensive work and it gets slated

Each to their own, and people can and do express their opinions, but theres ways of going about it!

[michael]

It would be honest if the topicstarter asked for your opinions about them filler caps... but he didnt...

It's an open discussion about the topic of flush fit filler caps, all points raised so far are valid.

I don't like them either

I thought you were under the impression that opinions didn't matter or weren't needed in this thread?

but u dont see me flaming people for wanting to have one... it's their own choice now aint it...

I'm not flaming, I'm expressing my opinion, as are others (both positive and negative), to give a balanced discussion about the subject raised. You mention 'choice' and I choose to comment on this thread so stop 'flaming' me

I've seen worse mod's come by here where nobody says a thing...

Feel free to point them out, I haven't been following the forum all that closely but once in a while I like to remind myself why I sold my MR2.

[pete h]

a bit harsh, some of ya

i don't think it is. i think its a backlash against the fact that a lot of mr2's are getting chaved. modify by all means, but do it in an original way.

There seems to be a very fine line to some people where modding is creative and great to all of a sudden been chaved!

My personal opinion is that i would not of got the mod done myself, for the reasons been pointed out previously cost/time/effort etc. But isnt modding being different from the next same model car?
Thats whats been done here, I dont think any other MR2 has this mod.

[michael]

she has done everything properly, big brakes, a full stripped paint job, coilovers, a quality leather re-trim. And she's also putting a tubby engine in. IMO chavved is when someone takes shortcuts to get the effect, and I can't see any shortcuts here!

I don't see shortcuts either but I do see excess and a lack of restraint leading to a car that looks OTT as a result. The 4 modifications you list above are perfectly 'acceptable' to most car enthusiasts but you fail to highlight the Lexus lights, the gold mesh, the 'graphics', the spotlights and the 'St Louis Gateway Arch' spoiler. Obviously the owner likes the modifications done but it amazes me when people create cars like this and expect everyone to bow down and praise them. Opinions and tastes vary.

I also agree with winfreak that theres been alot worse looking modifications that haven't been picked upon, But along comes a fuel cap thats had extensive work and it gets slated

You expressed joy for the modification, others didn't - it's a balanced thread of love and hate - I can't see too many people moaning that people have praised it so why complain when people don't?

Each to their own, and people can and do express their opinions, but theres ways of going about it!

Care to give me a quick crash course in "how to say something negative but in the right way"?

[lower]

but original i mean not following the herd. this owner has obiously spent a lot of money on this car, but ruins it by adding things seen on chav cars

eg shopping list down front edge of doors, chicken wire in the air intakes, aero style fuel filler, stickers plastered everywhere, the rear light style (are they meant to be lexus?), more stickers, more headlights etc.

Care to explain the original way? If you look at her garage profile she has done everything properly, big brakes, a full stripped paint job (look at the engine bay ), coilovers, a quality leather re-trim. And she's also putting a tubby engine in. IMO chavved is when someone takes shortcuts to get the effect, and I can't see any shortcuts here!

[tonigmr2]

Each to their own I say, I think it looks quite professional. Whether it is fashionable or usually on a certain type of car is a mute point really, if the owner likes it so what.
T
p.s. If people are going to spoil for a fight over it I will lock this topic!

[Dale_V]

Care to give me a quick crash course in "how to say something negative but in the right way"?

Just for you "im not too keen on that"

[Mark Mailer]

Toni, that's a "moot" point :p

Bit OTT for my likings... But then I've got an Exige which looks better from the factory

[pete h]

I don't see shortcuts either but I do see excess and a lack of restraint leading to a car that looks OTT as a result. The 4 modifications you list above are perfectly 'acceptable' to most car enthusiasts but you fail to highlight the Lexus lights, the gold mesh, the 'graphics', the spotlights and the 'St Louis Gateway Arch' spoiler. Obviously the owner likes the modifications done but it amazes me when people create cars like this and expect everyone to bow down and praise them. Opinions and tastes vary.

So in your opinion Michael, should all cars be just left standard, apart from an exhaust, and some wheels maybe? because anymore and your 'chaving your motor'...